Monthly Archives: August 2014

Opening doors to the past

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Properties and attractions will be opening their doors for free, as part of the annual Heritage Open Days event next month. The long weekend provides a once-a-year chance to discover architectural treasures and enjoy tours and activities that bring history to life.The 2014 showcase, from Thursday, September 11, to Sunday, September 14, is extra-special too, as it marks the event’s 20th anniversary.Attractions and properties to take part include Alnwick’s Bailiffgate Read more [...]

Prince Charles selling 45-acre Cornish beauty spot for £40000

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Comments (1) Prince Charles is selling off 45 acres of unspoilt countryside for just £40,000 - complete with a listed engine house, coastal views, and even a private waterfall. The former slate quarry in the breathtaking Trebarwith Valley, in Cornwall, is popular with walkers and houses an engine house used to haul slate and pump water until 1890. But the Duchy of Cornwall estate is auctioning off the beauty spot simply because it is too Read more [...]

Heritage open days bring city history to life

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The heritage of the city will be showcased as part of a festival celebrating architecture and culture. From September 11 to 14 a range of tours, events and activities will help to bring local history and culture to life as part of Heritage Open Days event. The grade II listed Newmillerdam boathouse will be open daily during the festival and tree warden, Roger Parkinson, will deliver a talk on “Woodland and Wildlife” on Friday, September 12 at 10.30am and September Read more [...]

Bedford War Memorial given listed status by English Heritage during centenary …

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The war memorial on the Embankment in Bedford, has been listed at Grade II as part of an English Heritage scheme to list up to 500 war memorials a year over the next five years to mark the centenary of the First World War. The English Heritage scheme has the backing of Culture Secretary, Sajid Javid, who leads for the Government on First World War commemorations.Unveiled in 1922, Bedford War Memorial was designed by the eminent sculptor Charles Sargeant Jagger to commemorate Read more [...]

Concerns over £150m Guildford rail plan

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A plan to transform Guildford’s railway station through a £150 million redevelopment project has been given a mixed reception from residents’ representatives. While the developers have been praised for listening to previous comments in omitting a hotel and supermarket from the plans, concerns over congestion, the multi-storey tower and that the station is being developed before the local plan is finalised have been raised. The scheme, from Solum Regeneration, includes a 14-storey tower block, Read more [...]

Concerns over £150m plan for Guildford rail station

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A plan to transform Guildford’s railway station through a £150 million redevelopment project has been given a mixed reception from residents’ representatives. While the developers have been praised for listening to previous comments in omitting a hotel and supermarket from the plans, concerns over congestion, the multi-storey tower and that the station is being developed before the local plan is finalised have been raised. The scheme, from Solum Regeneration, includes a 14-storey tower block, Read more [...]

Macmillan looking for volunteers in March and Chatteris

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A charity is calling on people to ensure cancer patients don’t suffer alone by sparing time to raise awareness and boost fundraising. Macmillan Cancer Support is looking for people in the March and Chatteris areas to support the charity in a range of volunteering roles on a regular or ad hoc basis.Whether you’re a group of friends who would love to organise an event, or an individual who would like to help out at collections, the charity would love to hear from Read more [...]

BSE shifts 9 companies listed on Bangalore Stock Exchange to dissemination …

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MUMBAI: To protect interests of investors of companies listed solely on de-recognised exchanges, BSE has shifted nine firms listed on the Bangalore Stock Exchange to the dissemination board. The move would help buyers and sellers of the securities of these companies to disseminate their bids/offers using the services of the trading members of BSE. BSE dissemination board is an information disseminating mechanism made available on the bourse's website for buyers and sellers of companies, that Read more [...]

Pizza Hut in £1.7m investment in Scotland

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PIZZA Hut is embarking on a £1.7 million programme of ­investment in its Scottish ­restaurants as the chain seeks to grab a larger slice of the ­casual dining market. Having recently taken the wraps off its revamped site at Hamilton’s Palace Grounds retail park in Lanarkshire, the firm has now turned its attention to refurbishing its other “flagship” venues at Silverburn in Glasgow and Aberdeen’s Union Square shopping centre.Head of operations Mike Spencer Read more [...]