Monthly Archives: August 2013

10 weird and wonderful listed buildings

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PA/PA Archive/Press Association Images If you're told that a building has been granted listed status, then you may naturally assume it's a beautiful historic house, or thatched cottage, nestled in an untouched and perfect part of the country. However, this isn't necessarily the case. Listed status is far more eclectic than this, and has reached as far as 1970s shopping centres, 1960s motorway service stations, and selected road furniture. We reveal ten of the oddest stories of listed property. Read more [...]

Amadeus lands £1m Birmingham Town Hall contract

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The NEC Group catering business was awarded the contract following a six-way tender process. It will include catering for all commercial hire events, as well as the creation of a range of exclusive Town Hall signature menus. The Grade I listed building is managed with Birmingham's Symphony Hall by charity Performance Birmingham, and has previously hosted a range of events including conferences, gala dinners, awards ceremonies, catwalk shows, drinks receptions and film screenings. Kevin Watson, managing Read more [...]

Hong Kong battens down for severe typhoon Utor

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HONG KONG — Hong Kong battened down on Wednesday as severe typhoon Utor — which left six people dead in the Philippines — forced the closure of the city’s financial market and schools, and disrupted hundreds of flights.Gusts of more than 100km/h were recorded in Hong Kong, with rain lashing down, as the Hong Kong Observatory issued a "number eight" storm warning — the third-highest level.The Airport Authority said on Wednesday 110 flights would be cancelled due to Read more [...]

Fifield villagers seek to have last pub listed

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14 August 2013 Last updated at 05:00 GMT The Fifield Inn is the last pub remaining in the village after two others were closed for housing Residents of a Berkshire village have applied to have their last pub listed in a bid to protect it from being sold off for housing. The Fifield Inn in Fifield could be marked an "asset of community value", if its nomination is approved by Windsor Read more [...]

Wallin audit referred to RCMP as new expense details emerge

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The release of a detailed audit of Pamela Wallin’s expense claims is deepening political problems for the Harper government, with the Saskatchewan senator accused of billing more than $121,000 in questionable expenses since taking office.The Senate committee that ordered the independent audit confirmed Tuesday that it would refer the matter to the RCMP as it unveiled a report that listed dozens of travel claims Ms. Wallin made to the Senate for trips auditors said were related to personal and Read more [...]

Theresa Caputo Tickets Now On Sale at TicketProcess.com

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Tickets for live reading shows staged by the popular long Island Medium Theresa Caputo are on sale today at TicketProcess.com. (PRWEB) August 13, 2013 One need not be able to communicate with those in the afterlife to understand that amazing deals on Theresa Caputo can now be easily accessed at TicketProcess.com here. While the star of the cable reality series Long Island Medium certainly has her share of doubters and skeptics, those who purchase Theresa Caputo tickets and pack the buildings Read more [...]

Fun in Beaverton is the aim of this online group for older adults

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Bethany-area residents Dawn and Mark Anderson have tapped into an innovative way to connect neighbors and others throughout the Beaverton area who are interested in an active lifestyle. They have created a Meetup.com group called Beaverton Fun, Fitness Friends, and anyone over 45 can join. Since the group started in May, about 60 people have signed up to meet for gatherings such as hikes, trips to the farmers market, concerts, theater performances and more. The Andersons would like to see many Read more [...]