Monthly Archives: August 2015

Gramophone Awards 2015 winners announced

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The winners of the prestigious classical music awards have been announced ahead of the ceremony on 17th September where the hotly contested Recording of the Year will be announced.Special awards like Artist of the Year (nominations listed below), Young Artist of the Year, Label of the Year and Lifetime Achievement have not been unveiled and will also be revealed at the ceremony. The winners are:Baroque instrumentalBach: Cello Suites - David Watkin (vc)Baroque vocalMonteverdi: Vespers - Read more [...]

Rare chance for business to set up HQ in listed building in Newcastle city centre

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The rare opportunity has arisen for a company to base themselves in a listed building in the centre of Newcastle. Estate agent Bradley Hall has been appointed to sell 8 Mosley Street, a five-storey, Grade II listed building in the city centre. The 3,500 sq ft property is available for sale for offers in the region of £650,000 and offers a number of potential uses. Bradley Hall director Neil Hart said: “8 Mosley Street represents a rare opportunity for a business that is currently leasing its Read more [...]

Shoreham air crash victim Mark Reeves had parked motorbike to photograph planes

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Mark Reeves, 53, had never been to the Shoreham Airshow before tragedy struck when a vintage Hawker Hunter jet plummeted on to the A27 in West Sussex.Computer-aided design technician Mr Reeves, from Seaford, near Eastbourne, East Sussex, was among at least 11 people who died in the disaster on Saturday afternoon.His family said he was combining two of his favourite hobbies of riding his cherished Honda bike to take photographs at the popular air show when the crash happened.In a statement, Read more [...]

Apax’s buyout assets drive listed fund up

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A LISTED fund floated by private equity firm Apax earlier this year unveiled an eight per cent rise in the adjusted value of investments in maiden results yesterday. The company floated on the London stock exchange in June and is comprised of investments made by Apax executives – including chairman Martin Halusa – and the firm’s buyout funds. The listed fund’s adjusted net asset value rose to €877.9m (£567.7m) from €812.9m for the half year period but fell Read more [...]

British Cycling announces long-list for UCI Road World Championships

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British Cycling has today announced the long list of riders from which the final Great Britain Cycling Team for the forthcoming UCI Road World Championships in Richmond, Virginia, will be confirmed. Two-time Tour de France winner Chris Froome is long-listed for both the road race and time trial events whilst 2011 world champion Mark Cavendish has been long-listed for the road race. Lizzie Armitstead, who won the World Cup series in 2014, is long-listed for the elite Read more [...]

Planners advise against approval for restaurant plan in listed Newport house

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THIRTY-seven people living on Newport's Stow Park Circle have objected to plans to turn one of its listed former houses into a restaurant and boutique hotel. And city planners are recommending that the proposal, from the brothers behind the Italian restaurant Gemelli's, be refused planning permission due to concerns over parking, access, and the potential impact on bats and trees. Restaurateur brothers Sergio and Pasquale Cinotti bought Rothbury Read more [...]

Teen volunteer opportunities listed

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Teens, did you know volunteer service can transfer to work experience and looks great on your college application? Volunteering is fun because you get to decide to work in a field that interests you. Interested in environmental work? • Evergreen Conservancy can use your help with water monitoring and other environmental projects. Minimum age: 16. Contact (724) 471-6020 or (724) 463-8138. Thinking about becoming a veterinarian? • Indiana County Humane Society could use your assistance. Volunteers Read more [...]

Covent Garden now full of 100000 white balloons

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Covent Garden is now full of 100,000 white balloons, as part of an art installation by the French artist Charles Pétillon. The balloons, which are all individually sized, took 25 people five nights to blow up to size. Throughout yesterday and today, they were guided into place in the Grade II listed South Hall. They mark the first time Mr Pétillon has publically displayed his work outside of France.  The artwork will officially be open from August 27 and will stay in place for a month, Read more [...]