Petition launched against plans for homes on former college campus

A petition opposing plans to build 70 houses on the derelict East Berkshire College site has been started by a group of concerned residents.The action group say they welcome the redevelopment of the Boyn Hill site which has become a crumbling eyesore. But there are fears that the plans are inappropriate in a conservation area and will lead to over development and parking issues.Claire Stretton, who lives opposite the site and is involved in the petition, said: "I believe this site has the only Read more [...]

5 Things: College Sweatshirt Day, Recreation Commission Meets

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Bahamas Petroleum to raise 45.6 mln stg via shr sale

* To place about 243.1 mln shrs at 18.75 pence/shr * Placing at 2.6 pct discount to Tuesday close * Proceeds to fund exploration and raise working capital March 16 (Reuters) - London-listed oil explorer Bahamas Petroleum Co said it planned to raise 45.6 million pounds through a discounted share placing mainly to fund its existing exploration programme and other working capital expenses. The Bahamas-focused explorer, which owns five exploration licences Read more [...]

Canucks recall defenceman Sauve; Salo listed day-to-day after puck hits left arm

By The Associated Press (CP) – 10 hours ago VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Canucks recalled defenceman Yann Sauve from Manitoba of the American Hockey League on Tuesday after Sami Salo was injured Monday night against Minnesota.Salo went straight to the medical room late in the first period of a 4-2 win over the Wild after getting hit near the elbow of his left arm by a rising slap shot. The 36-year-old Salo, who missed the first four months recovering from a torn Achilles tendon, did not practice Read more [...]

Market hall homes scheme submitted

Market hall homes scheme submitted 6:10am Wednesday 16th March 2011 Print Email Share Comments(0) THE conversion of Llandeilo's historic market hall into 13 residential units is the subject of a planning application to Carmarthenshire Council. The Grade ll listed building, at the junction of Carmarthen Street and New Road, was formerly occupied by the engineering company Brockington Scott. Various Read more [...]

Five Things March 15: Open Jam at Mexicali

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Grand, Australian Sale to Test Market

By Andrew Starke North Queensland pubs owned by Oaks Hotels Resorts founder and former CEO Brett Pointon have been listed for sale under instructions from receivers with strong buyer competition anticipated. Receivers and managers, Guy Edwards, Darryl Kirk and Paul Kirk of PwC have appointed CBRE Hotels, represented by Craig Harley and Joel Fisher, as the selling agents for the Grand Hotel at Gladstone and The Australian Hotel in Townsville. The hotels, which are part of Pointon's privately Read more [...]