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Year: 2016

Two cinema developments in Omagh by Omniplex and Multiplex

Ffion Davies

| New seven screen cinema and major investment in newly acquired cinema. Planning approval has been officially granted for a new £5million seven screen cinema and restaurant complex in Omagh. The Irish cinema chain Omniplex confirmed that when complete, the new development will employ 65 people on a full and part-time basis. Omniplex first revealed its development plans for the former Desmond’s Factory site in the Kevlin Road area of the town almost two years ago. Planning approval was officially passed last week at a committee meeting of Fermanagh and…

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Mathematics gallery designed by Zaha Hadid architects opens in Science Museum

Ffion Davies

| A new permanent gallery dedicated to “the importance of mathematics in our everyday lives” has been designed by Zaha Hadid Architects and is opening at the Science Museum. | The pioneering new gallery explores how mathematicians, their tools and ideas have helped to shape the modern world over the last four hundred years. The ambitious design represents the sweeping field of turbulence, which forms around an aerodynamic aeroplane wing. In the gallery it delineates spaces and helps to dictate the layout of the exhibition. More than 100 treasures from…

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Stafford cinema on the market for £750k

Ffion Davies

| Stafford’s cinema has been put up for sale for £750,000 as plans for a new 800-seat Odeon cinema in the town moved a step closer. | The landmark cinema is being offered for sale by Stafford-based estate agen ts Millar Sandy. Alternatively it can be rented for £75,000 a year. It was built in the 1930s and became a landmark in the town. It has three screens and is in a prime town centre location. According to Kevin Millar, from the estate agents, the lease on the building runs…

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