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Monthly Archives: September 2015
Listed hotel set for makeover
THE owner of a hotel, built more than 150 years ago, has announced plans to give it a major facelift.
The plans, if approved, will see the listed Pier Hotel’s front balcony expanded and turned into a new outdoor seating area for its first-floor restaurant.
The Pier Hotel, in Harwich's conservation area, was built in 1860 on the site of a former brewery.
Its blue-and-white frontage, cast-iron railings and rooftop “lantern” feature, Read more [...]
UK’s oldest gay pub awarded listed status
14 September 2015 | By Joe Quirke
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In an era in which many of London’s best known gay clubs and pubs have merged with the mainstream, closed their doors, or are under threat, the UK’s oldest example has joined the establishment: the Royal Vauxhall Tavern in the south-east of the city has been awarded listed status.
The pub had been under threat after a recent Read more [...]
Segarra, Bronin Spend Sunday Campaigning In Hartford Mayoral Race
HARTFORD — The last Sunday of campaigning in a Democratic primary race for mayor between incumbent Pedro Segarra and party-endorsed challenger Luke Bronin appeared quite different for the two candidates, at least officially.Segarra started a full schedule of campaign-listed events in his uphill battle for re-election with morning services at Mount Olive in the North End.Segarra, dressed in a dark suit and red tie, shook hands Read more [...]
Historic home of Sunderland’s Backhouse family up for sale
Bosses at the University of Sunderland are standing by their decision to sell a historic city building.
Ashburne House, in Sunderland, was gifted to the Corporation of Sunderland in 1922 by its last private owner Thomas William Backhouse.
Ashburne House, Sunderland, 1872.
He asked that the building in Ryhope Road – along with the surrounding Ashburne Park, now known as Backhouse Park – be used as a teacher college or hostel.
And in 1931 consent was given by Read more [...]
Events Being Planned Locally In Conjunction With Fair
The Hillsboro Chamber of Commerce recently announced several new events that will be part of this years Hillsboro Cotton Pickin Fair. A family carnival with rides, games and other activities will be held Thursday-Sunday, September 24-27. In addition, the Bossier Ram Western Show will offer bronc and bull riding, mutton bustin and scramble for viewing Saturday, September 26 and Sunday, September 27. To close off the weekends festivities, a Tejano rodeo will take place Sunday, September 27, featuring Read more [...]
Listed: Back To School
It's Monday morning, someway between the start of school term and the recall of students to college or university. This moment when the routine of study is reimposed creates some of our strongest memories. As the original voice of teenage rebellion, it’s perhaps not surprising that rock ‘n roll voices the pain of education more than the joy.More interesting, though, is the sheer variety of attitudes expressed, and the engrossing drama of each song. From the gentle, sentimental isolation of Read more [...]
Trafford Centre owner unveils indoor mapping and deals app
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Lauren Davidson
8:00PM BST 13 Sep 2015
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Intu, the UK's largest listed shopping centre operator in the UK, is rolling out a new app that sends offers to customers’ mobile phones based on their location. Users will be able to see their location as a blue dot on a digital map of the shopping centre, plan a route Read more [...]
Colts linebacker Mathis listed as inactive against Bills
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) -- Colts linebacker Robert Mathis is inactive for Indianapolis' season opener against the Buffalo Bills on Sunday.Though Mathis has resumed practicing, the six-time Pro Bowl selection and the NFL's 2013 leader in sacks is still not fully recovered from a torn Achilles tendon that forced him to miss last season. Reserve running back Vick Ballard (hamstring), who did not travel to Buffalo, and cornerback Greg Toler (neck) are also among the Colts Read more [...]
BSE May Soon Form New Groups for its Exclusively Listed Companies
