ICT listed as flagship project in Baltic Sea strategy action plan

The European Commission has integrated the flagship ICT for Health project into the EU Baltic Sea strategy action plan. The European Union’s Baltic Sea Region Programme 2007-2013 is a European Territorial Cooperation Programme which promotes regional development through trans-national cooperation. It provides funding to projects fostering innovations, improving accessibility, managing environmental resources and strengthening cities and regions in countries surrounding the Baltic Sea. An ENPI Read more [...]

Eversheds advises on deal to create UK’s largest listed primary healthcare …

AHMP is a property investment company that develops and manages medical centres and doctors’ surgeries. Set up in 2004, originally as a stapled security to the shares of Ashley Houseplc, AHMP changed its name to AH Medical Properties plc in January 2007 when the shares were de-stapled from Ashley House shares and admitted to trading on PLUS Markets. AHMP has reached agreement with Assura on a £28.3m recommended offer, which comprises 0.85 new Assura shares for each AHMP share. There is a Read more [...]

Egypt turmoil affects UK listed companies

By Robert AdungoThe ongoing political crisis in Egypt has had an impact on UK companies operating in the travel sector, with those listed on the stock exchange suffering share falls, it has been revealed.According to the BBC, shares in UK-listed travel firms and airlines have been affected, with Thomas Cook seeing a fall of 4.7 per cent, while BA and Iberia's airline group, IAG, suffered a 2.6 per cent decline.Protestors have been on the streets of Egypt's cities over the last few days Read more [...]

Housing plans for former pub

Housing plans for former pub 5:00pm Monday 31st January 2011 Print Email Share Comments(0) A DEVELOPER has put in a planning application to convert an empty pub into housing. Stephen Jolley of Putley has applied to convert the Ring Of Bells in New Street, Ledbury, into a four-bedroom house, and to build five new three-bedroom townhouses in the grounds. Two of the proposed new houses will be next to Read more [...]

Champion boxer Alex Arthur joins fight to save Southside cinema building

Campaigners recently produced this artist's impression of their proposed facade for Edinburgh's old OdeonA community effort to save an Edinburgh cinema has been stepped up. Southside Community Council is calling on the City of Edinburgh Council to take action to save the former Odeon cinema building on Clerk Street. The community group has written to the council asking for compulsory "urgent" repairs to be carried out and to set in motion compulsory purchase proceedings. Former WBO super Read more [...]

Dovercourt: Councillors “keeping an eye on” grade II building

Dovercourt: Councillors "keeping an eye on" grade II building 3:46pm Monday 31st January 2011 Print Email Share Comments(0) MAJOR concerns have been raised about a grade II listed building after reports part of it has collapsed. Residents and councillors have written to Tendring Council expressing concern about Pound Farm, in Dovercourt. Roof tiles on the historic Read more [...]

Houghs Neck in Quincy kicks off 375th anniversary events

The peninsula threw a party Sunday. Houghs Neck residents kicked off a six-month celebration of its founding 375 years ago by Atherton Hough. Like the neighborhood itself, the day’s emphasis was on family, community pride and sharing – stories, photos, memories and the latest news about one another. No one was exactly claiming bragging rights, but folks were quick to tell just how many generations in their families had lived in “The Neck” and were “Neckers.” And how many sisters, Read more [...]

TNA Impact preview: A full list of advertised matches and events for …

The following matches and events are advertised for Thursday's TNA Impact television show, which will be taped tonight in Orlando, Fla. -Hulk Hogan plans to regain his power from TNA President Dixie Carter, according to Eric Bischoff. "What's next in their legal war?" asks the official preview. -Mr. Anderson vs. Jeff Hardy for the TNA Title. -"They" are coming. "But who this time?" asked the preview. Powell's Read more [...]

Events listed for Feb. 2

Wed, February 2, 2011 Soup kitchens: 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Immanuel Baptist Church, 1615-2nd St. SE, and from 5 to 6:30 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 1000-3rd St. NE. Minot State University's Center for Engaged Teaching and Learning invites the community to an Engagement Fair and Poster Session: noon to 1:30 p.m., MSU's Old Main. The fair will include short presentations on engaged teaching and learning in the classroom and community, booths by community organizations and MSU Read more [...]