SURVEY: Threatened Hoddesdon Open Air Pool tops list of sites to be protected

WE want to hear what you think about the council’s decision to demolish the popular attraction. Fill in the form at the bottom of this article. HODDESDON Open Air Pool campaigner John Sutton claimed he has uncovered data which shows that the borough’s favourite place to be put on a list of cherished sites is the pool. Broxbourne Council had been asking residents to nominate buildings they value in the local area which are not on the statutory listed buildings register but could be of great Read more [...]

Spring primary candidates listed

The Reporter Staff • January 20, 2011 <!--TOTAL ELEMENTS IN ARRAY: 7TOTAL CHARACTERS IN ARRAY: 1102TOTAL CHARACTERS IN PAGES: LAST PAGE CONTAINS: 1102--><!--Saxotech Paragraph Count: 7-->The Fond du Lac County Clerk's Office has released the list of candidates for the spring primary election to be held Tuesday, Feb. 15. Voters in the town of Osceola will narrow the list of candidates for the positions of town chairman and town treasurer.Candidates running for chairman are Read more [...]

Man Group reports ninth quarter of client outflows

Man Group has posted a difficult set of quarterly numbers as the loss of a $1 billion mandate hit assets. The world's largest listed hedge fund has now reported nine quarters of client outflows despite the firm's improving performance numbers. In its Q4 2010 results it reported overall asset growth to $68.6 billion, due to positive investment performance. This includes the $25.4 billion in assets it took on following its acquisition of GLG last year. It had been hoped that the firm would Read more [...]

Odeon to remain a listed building

Jersey's former Odeon Cinema will remain a listed building. The owners Le Masurier's, who had plans for a £40m redevelopment of the site and surrounding area have withdrawn their scheme, as it involved pulling down the former cinema. The Planning Minister, Senator Freddie Cohen made the decision to maintain the listing following a request by the owners that its special status be removed. Le Masurier group wanted to demolish the building to make way for flats, shops and restaurants. They argued Read more [...]

Pikmin 3DS listed in error on Zavvi

UK retailer got everyone excited by mistake. Zavvi.com got everyone excited about Pikmin is coming to the 3DS after a listing on its website, but the retailer has since confirmed that the game was listed in error.Recent comments made by Satoru Iwata, president and CEO of Nintendo, had spurred speculation of a Pikmin title for 3DS, but he was merely looking at a still image created to show off the 3DS' 3D display.No Pikmin title for the 3DS has been announced by Nintendo.VideoGamer.com AnalysisRetailers Read more [...]

Victorian Society criticizes Royal Sussex County Hospital redevelopment scheme

The Victorian Society in the UK, the champion for Victorian and Edwardian buildings, has written to the NHS Trust which runs the hospital to express concern at the level of demolition planned for the historic Royal Sussex site, including the destruction of a Grade II-listed chapel.Central to the redevelopment and modernisation of the county hospital in Brighton will allow specialist services to sit alongside facilities and equipment for Read more [...]

Featured Destination

Machu Picchu No other city in Peru exemplifies its rich ancient and colonial history more than Cusco. Located in the south of the country, Cusco was once the capital of the Incan Empire and thus, houses many archaeological relics from that era. World heritage listed in 1983, the region combines spectacular landscapes, culture and architecture, creating a visual wonderland. Cusco’s main attraction, though clichéd is truly impressive. The once Read more [...]

AWARD-winning restaurant San Pietro has the recipe for success after making it …

AWARD-winning restaurant San Pietro has the recipe for success after making it into the prestigious Michelin Red Guide. Celebrating its 100th anniversary, the Michelin Red Guide for Great Britain and Ireland is an annual publication of top restaurants. It recommends a large and diverse selection of hotels, guest houses, restaurants and pubs in all price categories and across every region. And for the first time, Scunthorpe's San Pietro restaurant has been selected by culinary judges Read more [...]