Monthly Archives: November 2015

Inside the meeting that saved Battersea Park’s Formula E race

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The Battersea Park Formula E race's future was secured in a crunch Wandsworth Council vote on Tuesday night. SCOTT MITCHELL analyses how the arguments unfoldedThe 'not in my backyard' brigade appeared a concerning adversary to Formula E's London round, but it was ultimately a noisy minority.I was irritated, though not surprised, when councillors who pointed out that a generous estimate of 10,000 vocal opponents to FE in Battersea Park compared to a total Read more [...]

Next stage for Albert Dock

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Albert Dock Liverpool is in talks with a developer to bring forward a scheme at Salthouse Dock, delivering revamped public realm and increasing footfall, according to Sue Grindrod, the newly-appointed chief executive of the grade one-listed waterfront landmark. Grindrod will join Albert Dock, the trading name for Gower Street Estates, at the end of December from her role as head of Read more [...]

More than 60 residents object to ‘bespoke’ homes plan in Eaglescliffe

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Plans to redevelop a farm site in Eaglescliffe with 12 new “bespoke” family homes have been met with more than 60 objections from residents. The development of redundant sites at Manor House Farm, off Back Lane, will include the restoration and extension of the Grade II listed Old Hall. The application site is split across two sites at Manor Farm, the remaining working farm in Egglescliffe village . On the north site two existing barns will be converted into two homes, and agricultural buildings Read more [...]

China Oil Giants Seek Asset Sales as Clock Ticks to Year-End

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China’s biggest energy companies are seeking to unload assets and urging workers to cut costs in a last-minute rush to meet annual government-set growth targets as lower crude prices drag down earnings.China Petrochemical Corp. faces “unprecedented pressure” amid falling prices and workers should “give their full efforts,” according to a statement on its website Tuesday. PetroChina Co. and its state-owned parent plan to sell assets that may include pipelines and refineries before the Read more [...]

PHOTOS: Inside Hampshire’s million pound homes – which one would you spend …

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The Lotto jackpot tonight is a double roll over of £8.9m - so which of these Hampshire homes would you buy if you won big? • Million pound homes in Southampton and Hampshire - in pictures If you scooped the big prize tonight, the urge would be splash out - and why not? However, you might be surprised at exactly how much house you can get for that sort of cash. You could go for the riverside mansion, set in acres of woodland for £1.95m Read more [...]

Lumia 950 XL pre-orders start shipping in US

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When Microsoft started taking pre-orders for the Lumia 950 XL smartphone in the US last week, it was revealed that the device will begin shipping by November 25. However, some of those who pre-ordered the device last week have already received their shipment email. Those planning to order to the phone now are out of luck as the handset seems to be out of stock at Microsoft Store currently - it's listed as 'coming soon' with 'Email me when available' button at the bottom. As for the smaller Read more [...]

More than 100 homes planned for historic mill site and nearby land

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A DEVELOPER wants to build 120 new homes on the site of a listed mill. But the proposal for the Bridgehouse Mill site in Haworth has prompted concern from some members of Haworth, Cross Roads and Stanbury Parish Council, who were shown the plans by planning consultant Jo Steel on Monday evening. Mr Steel was acting on behalf of development firm Skipton Properties, which wants to build 77 houses and 43 one and two-bedroom retirement flats on the site off Bridgehouse Lane. Read more [...]

Ace Hardware Black Friday 2015: Tools, Drills, Hardware, Lights Among Sales … – OR

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Ace Hardware’s Black Friday 2015 sale will offer massive savings on tools, drills, hardware, lights, and many other practical items everyone needs for daily use. Pabaon News reports that the Ace Hardware Black Friday sale will begin on November 25 and continue through November 29. The company’s 12-page ad reveals a Thanksgiving 5-Day Sale that commingles with the Black Friday sale. Deals galore will be on hardware and tools. According to the report, the Ace Rewards Program is worth checking Read more [...]

WWE Rumors: Sami Zayn Returning for NXT UK Events?

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Former NXT Champion Sami Zayn may be returning very soon. Was there an inadvertent hint dropped by WWE? Sami Zayn has been out of action since NXT TakeOver: Unstoppable, when then-NXT Champion Kevin Owens injured him during their NXT Championship match. The reality was Zayn re-aggravated a shoulder injury seconds before his debut match on WWE Raw against John Cena. Since then, Zayn has made one NXT TV appearance and showed up for two EVOLVE events last month. ALSO ON DAILY DDT: Ranking All 28 WWE Read more [...]