Monthly Archives: August 2011

Where children rule in a spirit of progress

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One of the school buildings designed by Kevin Borland THE "fives" of Preshil are playing a curious game. One by one, the boys and girls take a run-up along a wobbly plank, launch themselves off the end and land face first on a jumbo-sized bean bag. The madcap, risky game has not broken out while the teacher wasn't looking. She is standing at the foot of the beanbag, cheering Read more [...]

Mills & Reeve advises on sale of Cambridge Water plc

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CKI is the largest publicly listed infrastructure company in Hong Kong and is part of the Cheung Kong and Hutchison Whampoa group of companies. Globally, it is one of the leading investors in infrastructure and CKI has owned Cambridge Water since its acquisition from the Spanish Union Fenosa group in 2004. The sale of Cambridge Water has enabled a consortium, led by CKI, to launch a recommended takeover bid for Northumbrian Water Group plc (NWG), the UK listed water company. The completion of the Read more [...]

14:45 Haydock Park

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Verdict A fine renewal of this Group 3. Class Is Class refused to settle in a Group 2 at York won by Twice Over and a stronger pace here will certainly aid his cause. He was a long way in front of Fallen Idol at Sandown previously and the latter may prefer quicker ground. Hot Prospect made a decent return to action in a Listed contest at Newbury last month and will have come on for the run but the changed going appears to hand the initiative to Godolphin with their pair of entries Simon Read more [...]

Real estate market creates opportunities and challenges for Washington County …

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<!--Saxotech Paragraph Count: 14-->"These lower-end properties are inching their way up," he said,Hoping to find an affordable three-bedroom home, Heather said she and her husband have more options in today's market."We're finding five-bedroom (homes) in our price range," she said. "Now there are actual options out there that are decent."McCullough said approximately 2,300 homes are listed for sale in Washington County, representing an 8 percent decline from last year."This is an excellent Read more [...]

Cameron County Fair opens Sunday; full schedule of events listed

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It’s an old-time country fair that offers timeless entertainment and a chance to kick back with friends. The Cameron County Fair opens on Sunday with more of the traditional events returning. Schedule of events is as follows: • Saturday, Aug. 6: noon to 7, competitive Exhibits accepted; 7, benefit concert by Almost Practical, $5.00 entrance fee.--------------------------------------------------------------------- You must be an online subscriber to view this story. The full version of this Read more [...]

Sale of Kohl’s complex ‘in contract’

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Even as a possible buyer for the Town Center steps forward, a second key parcel in downtown Napa is for sale and may also have a buyer in the works. Commercial real estate brokerage Cassidy Turley has listed the 77,280-square-foot Kohl’s Parkway Plaza mall for sale. As of last week, the property was listed as being “in contract.” The price for the property, Read more [...]

Andover War Memorial listed by English Heritage

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Andover War Memorial listed by English Heritage 11:00am Sunday 7th August 2011 Print Email Comments(0) ENGLISH Heritage has listed the Andover War Memorial within St Mary's Churchyard, as a structure of special architectural or historic interest. The stone memorial, which dates from 1920, was originally positioned in front of the Guildhall and has been the Read more [...]

The value of a home

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ST. GEORGE - Washington County's residential real estate market has changed dramatically in recent years, creating opportunities for prospective homebuyers and additional obstacles for many sellers.Buyers now have the opportunity to choose from a vast selection of affordable homes in Washington County, including many bank-owned properties, forcing some residents hoping to sell their homes to reduce both their expectations and their prices.Although some sellers have been troubled by significant Read more [...]