Brookfield Residential Files Meeting Materials

CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwired - Jan 13, 2015) - Brookfield Residential Properties Inc. ("Brookfield Residential") (BRP.TO)(BRP) is pleased to announce that it has filed its meeting materials on SEDAR and EDGAR, including a management information circular of Brookfield Residential dated January 12, 2015 (the "Circular"), in connection with its previously announced going-private transaction (the "Transaction"). Pursuant to the Transaction, 1927726 Ontario Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Brookfield Read more [...]

Total market value of Scotland’s AIM-listed firms dropped 13.8% in 2014

The combined market capitalisation of Scottish companies listed on the Alternative Investment Market (AIM) fell by 13.8 per cent during 2014, according to research from accountants BDO. BDO's research found the overall share value of Scotland’s 27 AIM-listed companies dropped by £243 million in 2014, from £1.75 billion to £1.51 billion. However the research also suggests Scottish AIM-listed firms faired better than the AIM Allshare market, which was down 17.2 per cent in the year. Shares in Read more [...]

Blenkinsopp Castle For Sale, Haunted Landmark Listed For $500000

Blenkinsopp Castle is currently listed for sale with The Grade II. The historic landmark, which was built during the fourteenth century, is being sold for just under $500,000. In addition to four bedrooms, two family rooms, and a courtyard, the castle comes with its own ghost. The original castle was built by Thomas de Blenkinsopp in 1339. By the early fifteenth century, the castle was occupied by Bryan de Blenkinsopp — a medieval patriot with a reputation for greed. According to legend, Bryan Read more [...]

Grade II-listed Middleton Hall ‘cut off’ by Warwickshire Council

13 January 2015 Last updated at 16:25 The trust says the hall has been completely cut off by the council A "unique" Grade II-listed country house in Staffordshire has been cut off to visitors by a neighbouring council's highway works. Middleton Hall, near Tamworth, says it could lose "thousands of pounds" as a result of the two-and-a-half week works by Warwickshire County Council. The property, Read more [...]

Inside the Grade II listed cottage that’s just 400m from the beach

VIEW GALLERY  Set in an elevated position, this picturesque detached Grade II listed cottage with a 250-year history, enjoys beautiful views over the beach front at Dale and is located just 400 metres from the water.The current owners have sympathetically re-mastered and restored the four-bedroom home in the last 12 to 13 years, and now offers comfortable living space with a mix of contemporary features yet still retains much of its charm and character.A bonus feature is the potential to Read more [...]

One thousand new flats could be built on land next to The Lowry Hotel in Salford

Plans for 1,000 new apartments and shops next to The Lowry Hotel will be considered by council bosses this week.Developers Acroy, part of the Dandara Group, want to build 995 rental homes in four blocks on the Chapel Wharf site in Salford, next to the swanky five-star hotel.Four towers - between 12 and 22 storeys high - will front on to the River Irwell and stand next to the distinctive slopes of The Edge buildings.It is part of a major redevelopment of the Chapel Wharf area by the company, which Read more [...]

SSE Hydro ranked second in global venues listing

The SSE Hydro has been ranked the world's second busiest live entertainment arena, according to a ranking by entertainment industry publication, Pollstar.Its quarterly listing of 'Top 100 Worldwide Arena Venues', based on arena attendance for concerts and special events, has moved up from a third-placed ranking in the July listing, which had been achieved within 10 months of the venue opening.The top listed venue in the latest Pollstar listing is the 02 Arena in London.SSE Hydro said this latest Read more [...]

Harrogate Hospital Radio short-listed for four National awards

2015 has got off to a flying start for Harrogate Hospital Radio after the charity was nominated for a string of national broadcasting awards. The radio station, which is located in Harrogate District Hospital and has been on air since October 1977, has been nominated in four categories in this year’s Hospital Broadcasting Association awards. Martin Fretwell is short-listed for Best Male Presenter; Mark Field for Best Newcomer; Ellie Jackson, a previous awards winner and multiple Read more [...]