Anyone for Slovakia v Paraguay?

Should all games in the FIFA World Cup and UEFA European Championships be available on free-to-air television? This was the decision facing the European General Court (EGC) recently, when it was asked to determine whether the UK’s categorisation of those matches as “listed events” was compatible with European law. The EGC ruled that the tournaments should each be considered to be “single events” for the purposes of the “listed events” regime rather than a series of individual games Read more [...]

Two on Most Wanted list located, one in San Quentin

Click photo to enlargeCAPITOLA - A 20-year-old man was arrested Tuesday who appeared on the Santa Cruz County law enforcement's Most Wanted list on Thursday, authorities said. Law enforcement agencies compiled the list before its publication, and verified the outstanding warrant hours before the man's arrest, Sheriff Phil Wowak said. Daniel Lee Ferreira, 20, was wanted by Scotts Valley Police for battery, unlawful entry and possessing stolen property. He was arrested about 7:20 a.m. Tuesday during Read more [...]

Saturday March 5th Ascot Race Day Betting Update

Ascot Racecourse is not to be forgotten this Saturday March 5th with a full day of racing planned in the far west including three Listed events. We’ve had a look through Luxbet and found some great information to put together an Ascot Race Day Betting Update on the feature races. The Listed Perth Stakes over 1100m is the first of three major events jumping third on the program with ten horses to line up at the gates. Current favourite on the Luxbet fixed price markets is #1 Bennys Halo which Read more [...]

Bidvest expects up to R400m from Mumbai airport sale

JSE-listed diversified industrial group Bidvest subsidiary Bid Services Division has agreed to sell half of its interest in Mumbai International Airport to a subsidiary of Indian infrastructure company GVK Power Infrastructure. Bidvest said that the sale was expected to have a positive impact of between R300-million and R400-million on the headline earnings of the group, resulting from the estimated funding costs, transaction costs and the carrying amount Read more [...]

Williams F1 Team listed on Frankfurt stock exchange

Not a billionaire but want to own an F1 team? It’s now possible to own at least part of the Williams Formula 1 Team as they’re now listed on the Frankfurt stock exchange, the first F1 team to sell shares to the public. Williams’ initial public offering comprised 2,409,383 existing shares at 25 euros each, valuing the placement at 60 million euros. The Grove based team’s stock declined 2.5% to 24.38 euros on its debut day. The majority shareholder is still Sir Frank Williams, who has over Read more [...]

In Some Places, Multicar Garages Are Standard

Yet some kibitzers in online forums have professed to being underwhelmed, because of the garage. “All that luxury, and room — but ONLY 4 garages? FOUR??,” a West Orange resident calling himself Sandy wrote on Baristanet.com, a Montclair-based blog, when the listing appeared as a news item last month. “My house would probably fit into just three of his rooms, and I have a five-car garage,” wrote Sandy, who was later contacted but did not want to be identified further for Read more [...]

Annapolis County Events

NOTICE Annapolis County Events space is provided for local non-profit organizations. Space is limited to about 25 words. There is no guarantee that notices will be printed. Contact 825-3457, 532-2219, fax 825-6707, email editor@annapolisspectator.ca, or drop them off at 87 Commercial Street, Middleton. Deadline is Thursday at 4 p.m. Events are also listed at www.novanewsnow.com Tattoo You Ongoing Tattoo You exhibit, featuring the work of tattoo artist Read more [...]

Hotel up for sale following administration

A hotel in Wisbech town centre has been put onto the market following its administration. The Rose and Crown Hotel - a Keyhole Heritage Hotel - has been listed for sale by agents Colliers for £500,000. Formerly owned and managed by Jonathan Davies, the property, described as a 'landmark hotel' in the sales brochure, is Grade II listed and comprises 29 en-suite bedrooms, restaurant, bar and private car park. The hotel also Read more [...]