Listed buildings – from cottages to phone boxes

SUS-150406-111006001 Regularly in the paper we read that a building is listed, has a Blue Plaque, or is in a Conservation area, which made me think about these situations, and I thought that I would have a look at a number of these buildings around our area. Listed buildings are those which are deemed to be of special architectural or historic interest. SUS-150406-111018001 The Secretary of State for Read more [...]

Listed buildings – from cottages to phone boxes

SUS-150406-111006001 Regularly in the paper we read that a building is listed, has a Blue Plaque, or is in a Conservation area, which made me think about these situations, and I thought that I would have a look at a number of these buildings around our area. Listed buildings are those which are deemed to be of special architectural or historic interest. SUS-150406-111018001 The Secretary of State for Read more [...]

Cancer drug firms to cash in on $9bn immunotherapy market

Cancer drug companies are set to unlock a $9bn market after a breakthrough with a pioneering new treatment - but sky-high costs could curb its availability. Firms are developing new drugs based on immunotherapy, which works by stimulating the body’s natural defences to fight cancer cells. Results of trials revealed earlier this month showed it may revolutionise treatment of melanoma skin cancer and lung cancer. The market for the treatment in the US, Europe and Japan is expected to be worth Read more [...]

Historians say iconic Oxford Ice Rink is cool enough to become listed

A HISTORY group wants to get Oxford Ice Rink listed as a building of architectural and historical value. Oxfordshire Architectural and Historical Society said the rink, in Oxpens Road, was one of the city’s landmark buildings and had an innovative and high-tech design. It has asked heritage body Historic England to consider listing it so it will gain extra protection under planning laws. A listed building is not automatically protected from demolition, but a council Read more [...]

Historians say iconic Oxford Ice Rink is cool enough to become listed

A HISTORY group wants to get Oxford Ice Rink listed as a building of architectural and historical value. Oxfordshire Architectural and Historical Society said the rink, in Oxpens Road, was one of the city’s landmark buildings and had an innovative and high-tech design. It has asked heritage body Historic England to consider listing it so it will gain extra protection under planning laws. A listed building is not automatically protected from demolition, but a council Read more [...]

Inspector to rule on homes bid in mansion grounds

Planning inquiry hears arguments for and against 40-home development in grounds of country mansion EHDC councillor rejected the plans last year A government inspector is hearing the case for whether 40 new homes should be built in the grounds of an historic mansion. Last year, East Hampshire District Council’s planning committee turned down plans to build the homes in the grounds of Grade II-listed Cadlington House, in Blendworth Lane, Blendworth, Read more [...]

13 Nepse-listed cos claim severe damage

KATHMANDU, JUN 11 - Thirteen companies listed on the Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) are reported to have suffered severe damage to their office structures in the devastating April 25 earthquake and aftershocks. Of the 69 companies that have reported at the Nepse, 24 companies said to have undergone partial damages while 32 have remained unaffected with the earthquake. Infrastructure Develop-ment Bank, Sunrise Read more [...]