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The Irish Sun
21 hours ago
- Business
- The Irish Sun
The £75million renovation set to transform historic UK city with huge outdoor market and new central fountains
THE historic city of Cambridge is set to undergo major upgrades, including the restoration of an ancient fountain. Known as the Civic Quarter project, the council is planning on upgrading the Cambridge Market, Corn Exchange and Guildhall at an estimated cost of £75million. Advertisement 5 The Cambridge market will get permanent stalls if the plans go ahead Credit: Engage Cambridge 5 The market has been a focal point of the city for years Credit: Alamy The Cambridge City Council has revealed plans for upgrades for the city, which is known for its top university, beautiful buildings and punting along the River Cam. Locals have been invited to give feedback on the more detailed plans in preparation for a planning application which will be submitted in 2025. The scheme, which would begin in October 2026 at the earliest, will see three areas of Cambridge upgraded. The Advertisement Read More on Cambridge It also added that the project will enhance heritage sites as well as reduce water use and carbon emissions. The Cambridge Market is a huge part of the city, having begun operating in the Middle Ages. It is currently open Monday to Saturday with around 100 stalls selling all sorts, from food to flowers, locally made clothes and accessories. As part of the project, the market will open seven days a week and will have new permanent stalls alongside the temporary fixtures. Advertisement Most read in City breaks Exclusive For passers-by there will be a new covered seating area and the size of the existing canopy will be reduced. The historic fountain in the centre will be retained and restored to its former glory too. Punting chauffeur reveals affordable way top explore city 5 The fountain dates back to the 1600s but hasn't been used in years Credit: Alamy 5 The Corn Exchange will have new bars and concessions Credit: Engage Cambridge Advertisement The fountain is a long-standing feature of the city having been built in 1614 to give clean drinking water to the people of Cambridge. It hasn't had running water for a long time and is often used as seating by the public. The Corn Exchange is a Grade II listed building which is used as an events and concert space and is also set to undergo some changes. As it is listed not many changes can be made, but the venue will be improved with energy-saving features , like solar panels. Advertisement There will also be the addition of a sound and audio system to improve the overall experience at the venue. The capacity for attendees will be able to increase, and there will be more concessions and bar areas. The Guildhall, which is a civic building, is used for events like weddings, craft workshops and exhibitions. Improvements made will be to reduce energy use and install a customer service centre, public cafe and work spaces. Advertisement One She adds that one particularly busy tourist hot spot is Sophie also has advice on punting, and the times to avoid because every amateur punter takes to the water. Plus, here are more Advertisement 5 The Civic Quarter project is set to cost around £75million Credit: Engage Cambridge
Scottish Sun
21 hours ago
- Business
- Scottish Sun
The £75million renovation set to transform historic UK city with huge outdoor market and new central fountains
Plus, one Sun Travel writer reveals secret Cambridge hotspots to avoid tourists BIG CITY The £75million renovation set to transform historic UK city with huge outdoor market and new central fountains THE historic city of Cambridge is set to undergo major upgrades, including the restoration of an ancient fountain. Known as the Civic Quarter project, the council is planning on upgrading the Cambridge Market, Corn Exchange and Guildhall at an estimated cost of £75million. Advertisement 5 The Cambridge market will get permanent stalls if the plans go ahead Credit: Engage Cambridge 5 The market has been a focal point of the city for years Credit: Alamy The Cambridge City Council has revealed plans for upgrades for the city, which is known for its top university, beautiful buildings and punting along the River Cam. Locals have been invited to give feedback on the more detailed plans in preparation for a planning application which will be submitted in 2025. The scheme, which would begin in October 2026 at the earliest, will see three areas of Cambridge upgraded. The council website explained: "The ambition of the Civic Quarter project is to improve the experience of everyone visiting the city centre by creating more inclusive and accessible buildings, and better public spaces where people can meet and enjoy cultural events." Advertisement It also added that the project will enhance heritage sites as well as reduce water use and carbon emissions. The Cambridge Market is a huge part of the city, having begun operating in the Middle Ages. It is currently open Monday to Saturday with around 100 stalls selling all sorts, from food to flowers, locally made clothes and accessories. As part of the project, the market will open seven days a week and will have new permanent stalls alongside the temporary fixtures. Advertisement For passers-by there will be a new covered seating area and the size of the existing canopy will be reduced. The historic fountain in the centre will be retained and restored to its former glory too. Punting chauffeur reveals affordable way top explore city 5 The fountain dates back to the 1600s but hasn't been used in years Credit: Alamy 5 The Corn Exchange will have new bars and concessions Credit: Engage Cambridge Advertisement The fountain is a long-standing feature of the city having been built in 1614 to give clean drinking water to the people of Cambridge. It hasn't had running water for a long time and is often used as seating by the public. The Corn Exchange is a Grade II listed building which is used as an events and concert space and is also set to undergo some changes. As it is listed not many changes can be made, but the venue will be improved with energy-saving features, like solar panels. Advertisement There will also be the addition of a sound and audio system to improve the overall experience at the venue. The capacity for attendees will be able to increase, and there will be more concessions and bar areas. The Guildhall, which is a civic building, is used for events like weddings, craft workshops and exhibitions. Improvements made will be to reduce energy use and install a customer service centre, public cafe and work spaces. Advertisement One Sun reporter, Sophie Warburton, lives in Cambridge and reveals the perfect time that visitors should visit the city. She adds that one particularly busy tourist hot spot is Kings Parade which is beautiful, but there's another spot she'd rather go to. Sophie also has advice on punting, and the times to avoid because every amateur punter takes to the water. Plus, here are more things to do in Cambridge and how to spend a day there. Advertisement
South Wales Argus
03-06-2025
- Business
- South Wales Argus
The Corn Exchange pub in Newport awarded five stars
The Corn Exchange, located on High Street, was inspected on May 6, 2025, and received the top marks in all areas. The standards found at the time of inspection were very good in hygienic food handling, cleanliness and condition of facilities and building, and management of food safety. Food safety officers found that the food was handled hygienically and prepared, cooked, re-heated, cooled, and stored correctly. The cleanliness and condition of the facilities and building, including the layout, ventilation, hand washing facilities, and pest control, were all found to be very good. The pub also scored very well in the management of food safety, meaning there were systems and checks in place to ensure that food sold or served is safe to eat. There was also evidence that staff know about food safety, and the food safety officer had confidence that standards will be maintained in the future. The Food Hygiene Rating Act 2013 became law in Wales on March 4, 2013, requiring all businesses selling food in Wales - including pubs, cafes, restaurants, hotels, takeaways, schools, hospitals, canteens, care homes, and corner shops - to display hygiene ratings in a prominent place, and to provide the information verbally if requested over the phone. Inspections are carried out by the local authority officers, and ratings - from zero, meaning urgent improvement is necessary or they may risk closure; to five, meaning standards are excellent - are updated on the FSA website. Businesses have the right to appeal against ratings. Each inspection is carried out under three categories - hygienic food handling; cleanliness and condition of facilities and building; and the management of food safety, which is defined as the system or checks in place to ensure that food sold or served is safe to eat.
Scottish Sun
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Major rock legends stun fans by announcing Scottish gig in just a few weeks
Find out when tickets go on sale for the highly-anticipated event RAISE THE ROOF Major rock legends stun fans by announcing Scottish gig in just a few weeks A MAJOR rock band stunned fans after announcing a Scottish gig taking place within weeks. Kasabian will take to the stage at Edinburgh's Corn Exchange this summer. Advertisement 1 Kasabian will take to the stage at Edinburgh's Corn Exchange Credit: Getty The group, comprising lead singer Serge Pizzorno, bassist Chris Edwards, drummer Ian Matthews and guitarist Tim Carter, rocketed to fame with their albums Kasabian and Empire in the 2000s. They have won a BRIT Award, seven NME Awards, four Q Awards and have headlined Glastonbury Festival, as well as Reading & Leeds and T in the Park. Fans flocked to the comments to react to the exciting announcement today. One wrote: "Not missing out this time!" Advertisement Another said: "Who's coming?!" A third put: "Oh, brilliant!" A fourth added: "I need tickets!" A fifth weighed in: "Look who's back." Advertisement Kasabian will take to the stage at Edinburgh's Corn Exchange on Wednesday, July 23 2025. Tickets go on general sale this Friday, June 6, at 9.30am. Olly Murs dramatically scraps Scots show after just 20 MINUTES amid health fears The four-piece previously visited the capital in July 2024.
Powys County Times
02-06-2025
- Business
- Powys County Times
Natural Weigh, Wales' first zero waste shop, on the move
WALES' first zero waste shop is expanding into new premises after eight years. Natural Weigh first opened its doors in the Corn Exchange on Crickhowell 's High Street in 2018, with the historic former pub bought by the community to prevent it being turned into a national-chain supermarket. The community-owned building provided a secure and supportive site for the shop to get established. Despite a turbulent few years through Covid, the Ukraine war affecting the price of products and Brexit, Natural Weigh has found a home in the Powys town and managed to thrive. Natural Weigh led the way for zero waste shopping in Wales as the first of its kind in the country. The shop focusses on organic wholefoods and refillable cleaning products and tries to support as many local producers as possible in the area. All products are sold entirely free from single use plastic. Customers are encouraged to bring their own, reusable containers to refill with anything from porridge oats to walnuts, all sold by weight. Natural Weigh is now moving across the road, into a larger premises which used to be the town's bakery. The remarkable story of the local community coming together to buy the old Corn Exchange is one of the reasons Natural Weigh owners Robin and Chloe Masefield chose to open in Crickhowell. 'It was really important for us to remain in Crickhowell, ' said co-owner Robin. 'We have built up such a strong customer base here and the community have been so welcoming, that we couldn't leave.' Chloe added: 'One of our favourite things about Crickhowell, and possibly the reason we have done so well, is that there is a complete offering on the high street for all your shopping needs. 'With the bakery closing we were concerned that this would change the whole feel of the town. 'While we recognise that Natural Weigh is not a bakery, we will continue to sell products from The Angel Bakery in Abergavenny, and we are determined that local bread is still available on the High Street. 'We will also be bringing in a local cook to bake some products on site.' With the extra space in the new shop, Natural Weigh will also be adding to their range, with organic wine on tap, frozen British berries by the scoop, sweet and savoury treats baked on site and sourdough and focaccia sandwiches to go. The new premises will be open from this Wednesday, June 4. The shop will be closed Monday and Tuesday this week, while the move is being completed.
