Monthly Archives: February 2012

Royal Exchange put up for sale by Anglo Irish

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It said this "delivers an opportunity for IBRC to maximise investor returns and deliver value for the Irish taxpayer". However, the deal still needs approval from the Irish government, Among the other assets to be sold is the upmarket Metquarter shopping centre in Liverpool and the Finsbury Dials office block in the City. However, the Royal Exchange is likely to receive the most attention as a trophy London asset. Given its title by Queen Elizabeth I in 1571, it was twice destroyed Read more [...]

Newry bank fire is listed building

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18 February 2012 Last updated at 21:50 GMT Fire fighters are dealing with a blaze at a Bank of Ireland in Newry. The Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service was called to the Trevor Hill branch on Saturday evening. The bank is in a Grade B1 listed building. Built as a bank in 1826, it was the first branch of the Bank of Ireland to be established in Ulster. SDLP MLA for Read more [...]

Ruairi Quinn’s mystery mystery ¿1400 mileage claim: Minister says he drove …

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By Ken FoxeLast updated at 12:59 AM on 19th February 2012 Comments (0) Share Seeking clarity: Minister for Education Ruairi Quinn faces questions over his mileage expense claims Education Minister Ruairi Quinn is refusing to explain how he clocked up a mammoth mileage claim that earned him a €1,400 payout from taxpayers.Mr Quinn has rejected a string of requests to clarify how he drove 5,100km on official business in the month of July.Mr Quinn was in America for six Read more [...]

Whitney Houston Funeral Schedule of Speakers Listed in Order

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Several speakers will attend the Whitney Houston funeral in Newark, New Jersey before she is buried at Fairview Cemetery in Westfield on Saturday. Many celebrities have already been named to speak at Houston's services, such as Kevin Costner, Clive Davis, and other family members. Her family has let the public know they do not want her memorial to be "a parade," but to have an intimate feel.Whitney was loved by a multitude of singers, actors, and other famous individuals. They will all take Read more [...]

What has the Laganside Events Grant scheme been spent on?

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What has the Laganside Events Grant scheme been spent on? After an unexpected intervention on Thursday night, some of the data requested from the Department for Social Development was emailed to me at lunchtime on Friday. It covers the last three years of the Laganside Events Grant, specifying the organisations as well as the amounts they have received. In 2009/10, the largest grant was awarded to Belfast Festival At Queen’s which received 22,650. (This is the last year I remember Read more [...]

Free Listing for Cheshire Businesses

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There are over a thousand businesses listed in Cheshire Patch Places. It's a spot where readers can find descriptions, hours, services and photos for businesses in town. The reward comes for business owners when they "claim" their listing. Here's how: Owners or managers should search for their business listing and select "claim your listing."  A form will pop up asking for your name, contact information, and proof of ownership. Within a few days, someone from Patch should contact you to verify Read more [...]