Category Archives: Listed

London-listed Shire to acquire American biotech company Dyax for $5.9bn

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London-listed biopharmaceutical company Shire has struck a deal to buy Dyax, an American biotech company for $5.9bn. Post the deal, Shire will be the world's biggest manufacturer of rare disease drugs by sales.Dyax, having achieved a breakthrough in a rare disease treatment, seemed attractive to Shire as its products would have otherwise rivalled directly with portions of the London-listed company's portfolio. The drug, codenamed 'DX-2930', has completed its early-stage trials. In July, it was fast-tracked Read more [...]

Grade II listed house in Manningtree set to be restored to former glory

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A LISTED building n Manningtree that dates back to the early 19th Century is set to be restored to its former glory. Eugene House, in South Street, has been listed as being at risk since 1993 and is classed as 'poor' on the Essex Heritage at Risk register. Plans for the Grade II listed building include rebuilding a collapsed and derelict side extension, as well as a new pitched roof to the north side of the property, reinstatement of attic Read more [...]

Blitz on ‘additions’ to preserve heritage of listed buildings in Beverley

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Comments (2) A BLITZ has been launched by council planners on unauthorised additions to historic buildings in Beverley.It comes after East Riding Council was accused of allowing illegal alterations to get out of control, leaving the town looking a shambles.More than 200 unauthorised changes to buildings were flagged up to East Riding Council by ex-property developer John Dawson, who accused the planning department of ignoring complaints.Mr Dawson said the addition Read more [...]

Region’s listed firms continue to grow

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North west’s listed businesses have continued to perform strongly, adding over £800m to their collective market capitalisation, according to research by Deloitte. The business advisory firm’s North West Share Index reveals that the value of the region’s listed businesses is now just shy of the £30bn mark, with companies witnessing growth of 2.77 per cent in the last three months. This result comes despite the Chinese economic slowdown in August, which led to market slumps around the world. Read more [...]

Ex-Pink Floyd guitarist to rescue derelict listed building

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The former Pink Floyd guitarist David Gilmour and his wife, the author Polly Samson, are set to give a derelict historic building a new lease of life by converting it into a luxury home. The couple were given the building for free by a local developer who was frustrated in his attempts to gain permission to knock it down and build a block of flats. Related: David Gilmour: behind the scenes with a guitar legend – in pictures The 120-year-old three-storey building, called Medina House, is believed Read more [...]

Northampton Cenotaph upgraded to Grade I Listed monument by culture secretary

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A Northampton landmark that honours those who made the ultimate sacrifice has been awarded Grade I listing to recognise its importance locally and to the nation. The Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport upgraded the status of the Northampton Cenotaph to become a Grade One Listed monument on the List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. The announcement is being made ahead of the town coming together at the Cenotaph in Wood Hill to mark Remembrance Read more [...]

Heritage-listed Brighton mansion Spurling House is destroyed by fire

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The fire at 38 Black Street, Brighton happened on Friday nightSpurling House last changed hands in 2014 for $2.4 million It was designed by architect John Horbury Hunt and built in 1888 By Nicole Low For Daily Mail Australia Published: 14:40 GMT, 30 October 2015 | Updated: 15:57 GMT, 30 October 2015 13 View comments A multi-million dollar historic house Read more [...]