Rotherhithe activist fights for Greenland Dock listed status

A Rotherhithe activist is applying for listed heritage status for Greenland Dock, a move she hopes will protect it from future “inappropriate” development plans. Andie Byrnes, who lives in Onega Gate overlooking the historic dock, decided to take matters into her own hands when she heard that a floating swimming pool was being proposed at the site. She said: “The first thing that should be highlighted is that the adjacent lock is already listed. I feel that the lock and dock should Read more [...]

Gay Sydney: a guide to clubs, bars, cabaret and culture

Outsiders consider Sydney to be something of a queer mecca: a city that hosts wildly popular events such as the annual Mardi Gras parade, celebrates exhibitionism on dozens of packed beaches, and charms visitors of all stripes with progressive culture and laid-back locals. In many respects, it is one of the best places in the world to be queer, boasting a proud history, a vibrant alternative arts movement, and strong legal protections for minorities. Same-sex marriage is apparently just around the Read more [...]

St Laurence Church in Stroud seeking to host new events to raise money for …

By Saul Cooke-Black STROUD’S ‘iconic’ parish church needs around £1.5million for repairs to the building. St Laurence Church, in The Shambles conservation area, is in need of new tiles for the roof of the main building and the hall, as well as new toilets, kitchen facilities and an underfloor heating system. The church is currently making an operating loss on its day-to-day finances, with a small and ageing congregation of around Read more [...]

St Laurence Church in Stroud seeking to host new events to raise money for repairs

By Saul Cooke-Black STROUD’S ‘iconic’ parish church needs around £1.5million for repairs to the building. St Laurence Church, in The Shambles conservation area, is in need of new tiles for the roof of the main building and the hall, as well as new toilets, kitchen facilities and an underfloor heating system. The church is currently making an operating loss on its day-to-day finances, with a small and ageing congregation of around Read more [...]

Beverly Hills Estate of Kirk Kerkorian Listed at $22 Million (EXCLUSIVE)

SELLER: Estate of Kirk KerkorianLOCATION: Beverly Hills, CAPRICE: $22,000,000SIZE: 9,732 square feet, 6 bedrooms, 6.25 bathrooms YOUR MAMA’S NOTES: Thanks to vigilant informant Lucky Spillerguts we learned that the Beverly Hills estate of the recently deceased self-made multi-billionaire Kirk Kerkorian popped up for sale at $22 million. Property records suggest the hard-charging businessman, the rags-to-riches Read more [...]

Samsung Galaxy On5, Galaxy On7 Listed on Company Site

Samsung has quietly listed the new Galaxy On5 smartphone on its India website. Additionally, the company has also listed details of the Galaxy On7.The South Korean company is touting its all-new Galaxy On5 smartphone to feature "sleek design" alongside a camera that can "click brighter, more detailed images, and superb selfies." Unfortunately, there is no word on the pricing of the Samsung Galaxy On5 smartphone or details og when the handset will go on sale. We can expect the smartphone to Read more [...]

Watchdog finds ‘lack of clarity’ in terms and conditions of ticket resale sites

Which? found tickets to a Six Nations Scotland versus England game sold through Seatwave with a face value of £0.00 and seats to a One Direction concert through Viagogo where the original cost was listed as between £44.55 and £72.60.The World Ticket Shop website listed tickets to a Madonna Rebel Heart concert for £237.13 without displaying the original value, and Get Me In displayed tickets to a U2 concert with a block number but no details of row or seat.Which? found all the Read more [...]

Assael gets OK for listed Bristol work

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Ferrari in pole position for New York listing – but is it worth it?

Supercar maker Ferrari achieved a top-of-the range stock market valuation as its shares were priced at $52 each, giving it a market capitalisation of $9.8bn. The company filed for an Initial Public Offering (IPO) in July and will begin trading on the New York Stock Exchange on Wednesday under the stock ticker RACE, in one of the most highly anticipated public offerings of the past 12 months.  Traders expect an early starting-grid scramble among investors with a penchant for trophy assets, Read more [...]

Watchdog finds ‘lack of clarity’ in terms and conditions of ticket resale sites

Some of the best-known ticket resale websites are failing to show customers the original price or seat information for top concerts and sporting events, a consumer watchdog has found. Which? found tickets to a Six Nations Scotland versus England game sold through Seatwave with a face value of £0.00 and seats to a One Direction concert through Viagogo where the original cost was listed as between £44.55 and £72.60. The World Ticket Shop website listed tickets to a Madonna Rebel Heart concert for Read more [...]