The Darlington Railway Preservation Society, which manages Head of Steam at the 1861 Goods Shed, at North Road Station, Station Road, Darlington, submitted the plans as part of ongoing, extensive works at the site. The works mainly refer to eaves-level stonework to all four elevations, which has been found to be in much poorer state …
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FORT MYERS SHORES, Fla. — A bunch of roofing nails got stuck in all four tires of one Fort Myers Shores resident’s truck during a car wash visit on Sunday. Lisa Lemp hopes this serves as a reminder to contractors to be careful with their equipment, and to close lids to products like nails. She …
St Mary’s Church on Edward Road is appealing for funds after its most recent ‘quinquennial inspection’ – the inspection of church buildings carried out by the Church of England every five years – found that the church would need a substantial sum for repairs. The inspection, conducted last summer, found that parts of the church roof are in …
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A shed isn’t just a storage space; it’s a sanctuary for your hobbies, a hub for your gardening tools, or even an extension of your home. Building your dream shed is a rewarding project, but once it’s complete, the journey doesn’t end there. Proper maintenance is key to ensuring your shed remains functional and appealing …
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A 6’4” headless bronze statue is leaving the Cleveland Museum of Art after 37 years as part of an international art looting investigation. Last month, a New York judge signed a warrant to seize the statue, which is believed to have been trafficked through New York. The museum’s current listing for the statue is titled …
Florida – Friday September 31, 2023: Governor DeSantis is asking the federal government to make additional Florida counties impacted by Hurricane Idalia eligible for emergency relief. President Biden has approved Florida’s request for a Major Disaster Declaration for in seven counties: Citrus, Dixie, Hamilton, Lafayette, Levy, Suwannee, and Taylor. That declaration allows for the reimbursement …
Cleveland Memory Project Irishtown Bend, 1870 A team of archaeologists hired by the Port Authority have recovered more than 60,000 historical artifacts from the Irishtown Bend site, the firm hired to carry out the dig told Cleveland Scene. In a 20-person dig orchestrated throughout June and July, a team led by Maumee, Ohio-based archaeologist Robert …
Officials at the Massachusetts School Building Authority highlighted the resources and flexibility that the new state budget provided for it and its inflation-impacted projects, and said they’re in active conversation about what “even more support” for the agency that helps cities and towns build or renovate their schools could include. School building projects have become …
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DORMONT, Pa. (KDKA) — Two companies donated their labor and supplies to give back to a local veteran in need. A few months ago, a veteran walked into JP Roofing and Metal Buildings, Inc. and asked the owner if he could make small payments to repair his roof. On Friday, the veteran got a brand-new …
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Even as Denver’s investing more than $233 million in expanding the Colorado Convention Center with a new terrace, the existing 2.2 million square foot structure is falling into ill repair because there isn’t enough money for upkeep. The city is more than $62 million behind in deferred maintenance costs and the Denver Arts and Venues …