Monthly Archives: June 2015

Fun at The Florrie as stunning community centre opens its doors for the day

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Community leaders flung open the doors to The Florrie today in a bid to give visitors a taste of what goes on inside. From learning circus skills to touring the stunning Grade II listed building, there were plenty of activities to keep guests entertained. The community open day was labelled a success by organisers who were delighted with amount of interest shown in the centre. Paige Embaye, 4, enjoys the circus skills classes at the Florrie Community Open Day People from all generations took the Read more [...]

Walsall businesses face £20k fines for listed building alterations

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Comments (0) BUSINESSES in a Walsall town centre street "could go bankrupt" if action is taken against them over alterations made to their buildings, traders have warned.Ten businesses in Bradford Street have received a letter from Walsall Council, claiming that they have carried out work to their properties – which are listed buildings – without acquiring the proper consent.The authority adds that they have no formal record of permission for works at the Read more [...]

Suite dreams are made of this

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Sorry, we're having problems with our video player at the moment, but are working to fix it as soon as we can Waiting for Video... Rudby Hall has a new lease of life thanks to a seafaring couple who brought their on-board experience to the country house. Sharon Dale reports. Pictures by Steve Riding. The top deck of a double-decker bus proved to be a great vantage point for Sandra Johnson when she first viewed her future Read more [...]

Get information on events listed in Weekend Watch

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This coming weekend has a ton of events happening around the Bay Area. Take a look below for info and links on some of the events Ken Wayne talked about in this edition of the Weekend Watch for June 12-14!Friday night, the Giants begin a weekend home stand against the Arizona Diamondbacks. First game is at 7:30 p.m. at ATT Park. MORE INFORemember "The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald," the 1976 hit by Canadian singer/songwriter Gordon Lightfoot? He headlines a sold-out show at City Winery in Napa Read more [...]

Finnish firm Metso and US-listed Pentair emerge as frontrunners to acquire …

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MUMBAI: LT may be close to selling off its valves business for around $500 million with Finnish firm Metso and US-listed Pentair emerging as frontrunners to acquire the unit, according to sources aware of the negotiations. The sale of the unit is part of an exercise by LT to exit non-core businesses and sell stakes in others to streamline operations and focus on businesses with scale. These sales could fetch LT $1 billion, the people cited said. "LT Valves is a profitable business. But it is Read more [...]

South Yorkshire athletes hopeful of medals in Manchester

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Sprinter Ransford Anthony. Picture: Marie Caley South Yorkshire athletes are medal hunting across the Pennines this weekend. The Northern Senior and Junior (Under 20) Championships take place today and tomorrow at SportCity, Manchester with several of our travelling competitors expected to be among the honours.Ransford Anthony (Doncaster AC) defends his title in the 100 metres whilst Tim Burn (City of Sheffield and Read more [...]

South Yorkshire athletes hopeful of medals in Manchester

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Sprinter Ransford Anthony. Picture: Marie Caley South Yorkshire athletes are medal hunting across the Pennines this weekend. The Northern Senior and Junior (Under 20) Championships take place today and tomorrow at SportCity, Manchester with several of our travelling competitors expected to be among the honours.Ransford Anthony (Doncaster AC) defends his title in the 100 metres whilst Tim Burn (City of Sheffield and Read more [...]

Chicago Expensive Homes: Former Playboy Bunny Mansion Listed At $14.5 MM

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This gold coast mansion at 1336 N State Parkway was once home to the Playboy bunnies in residence and was attached to the original Playboy mansion. It sold in November 2013 for $7.125 MM. 1 1/2 years later, after renovations, it is back on  the market as Chicago's third most expensive home currently listed. The price has more than doubled now to $14.5 MM. The house was originally built by Dr. George Isham, who lived next door, for his daughter. He sold it to Playboy in 1959 Read more [...]

Research chimps to be listed as ‘endangered’

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The presence of Jane Goodall was a giveaway. In a press conference today that featured the famed primatologist, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) announced that it will classify all captive chimpanzees as endangered under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). The move gives captive chimps the same status as their wild counterparts, ending an odd split designation, and could deal a significant blow to biomedical research involving the animals. More than 700 chimps are involved in research in Read more [...]

Revealed: Tony Blair worth a staggering £60m

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• Revealed: The true scale of Tony Blair's global business empire • How Tony Blair makes his millions Mr and Mrs Blair jointly hold title deeds to a £7.5 million Grade II listed townhouse close to Hyde Park, the £1.7 million mews house behind it, and an £8 million Grade I-listed 17th century manor house, formerly owned by Sir John Gielgud, near Aylesbury, Bucks. Cherie and Euan, 31, own the £4.4 million Georgian townhouse in Marylebone, West London, where he lives with wife Suzanne. Read more [...]