Little ‘uns no match for big guns from Dubai – Racinguk.com

Laura King Little ‘uns no match for big guns from Dubai 13 January 2016 Columnist Laura King was on the mark last week with 3-1 chance Le Bernardin and followed up with One Man Band, who was sent off at 4-5. Meydan hosts a super card on Thursday, with some useful three-year-olds on show in the two Classic Trials in addition to two competitive Listed events. Although we didn’t see much of it during last week’s opening meeting, one of the Carnival’s Read more [...]

Little ‘uns no match for big guns from Dubai – Racinguk.com

Laura King Little ‘uns no match for big guns from Dubai 13 January 2016 Columnist Laura King was on the mark last week with 3-1 chance Le Bernardin and followed up with One Man Band, who was sent off at 4-5. Meydan hosts a super card on Thursday, with some useful three-year-olds on show in the two Classic Trials in addition to two competitive Listed events. Although we didn’t see much of it during last week’s opening meeting, one of the Carnival’s Read more [...]

David Bowie’s ‘Blackstar’ album sells out on vinyl as copies listed online for …

David Bowie's final album 'Blackstar' has sold out on vinyl in the UK just four days after being released. Bowie released his final album 'Blackstar' on his 69th birthday last week (January 8). Two days later he passed away. With 'Blackstar' expected to top the charts in both the UK and US this week, The Vinyl Factory reports that the UK first pressing has completely sold out with retailers unable to satisfy the huge increase in demand. It is reported that up to 10,000 vinyl copies of the record Read more [...]

Smithills Coaching House development – a short history of the Grade II listed …

NINE modern new properties have been created within the historic Smithills Coaching House site but the history of the building goes back nearly a 700 years. THE first historical records relating to Smithills Hall come from when William Radcliffe obtained the manor from the Hulton family in 1335. When the last of the Radcliffe family to own the estate died in 1485 — without a male heir — the hall was passed on to the wealthy Barton family. The Bartons remained Read more [...]

English national anthem: MPs to debate whether England should stop singing God …

MPs are to debate whether God Save the Queen should be replaced by a new English national anthem at sporting events. God Save the Queen, the UK’s national anthem, is usually used to represent English teams and athletes during competitions. But Chesterfield MP Toby Perkins thinks England deserves its own anthem, with the Bill he proposed due to be debated in Parliament. Alternatives to God Save the Queen, which some have described as a "dirge", include the song Jerusalem, which Read more [...]

Barnet: Yiadom, Vilhete and Tomlinson transfer-listed

Barnet have transfer-listed Andy Yiadom after the defender rejected the club's offer of a new contract. Mauro Vilhete, 22, who is on loan at Boreham Wood, and Ben Tomlinson, 26, have also been made available. Yiadom, 24, has made 161 appearances for the Bees since joining them in January 2012, scoring 11 goals. "As he is out of contract this summer, we felt that it was best to make Andy available now," Read more [...]

Why BP Collins is Made to Last as it celebrates 50 years

Date: 13 Jan 2016 With partners listed among the 100 most influential men and women in the county; a corporate team which has been named “best in England” across eight regions; and recognition as the sixth most influential law firm on Twitter - B P Collins LLP has plenty to celebrate as it prepares to mark its 50th anniversary in 2016. Throughout this year there will be a series of events and activities under the Made to Last banner, which encapsulates the depth of relationships and support that Read more [...]

Derbyshire homes plan ‘would harm stunning heritage site’

South Wingfield campaigners flocked to the opening of a public inquiry in their fight to save the setting of a local landmark which has been earmarked for housing. Amber Valley Borough Council has gone head to head with Gladman Developments, who have appealed the council’s rejection of its planning application for 70 houses on greenfield land around Wingfield Manor, on Inns Lane.South Wingfield Action Group has been campaigning for more than a year to protect the Read more [...]

Derbyshire homes plan ‘would harm stunning heritage site’

South Wingfield campaigners flocked to the opening of a public inquiry in their fight to save the setting of a local landmark which has been earmarked for housing. Amber Valley Borough Council has gone head to head with Gladman Developments, who have appealed the council’s rejection of its planning application for 70 houses on greenfield land around Wingfield Manor, on Inns Lane.South Wingfield Action Group has been campaigning for more than a year to protect the Read more [...]