October 31st, 2008

Lord Nelson delays casino scheme

Another story from the BBC:

A decision about a proposed Â£35m casino complex in Norfolk has been delayed until next month because of worries over a monument to Lord Nelson.

The project on a derelict caravan site south of Great Yarmouth’s Pleasure Beach would include a bowling alley and cinema, and could create 1,000 jobs.

The developers have already scaled back their plans after concerns were raised about how the complex would look.

English Heritage has warned the project could have an impact on the monument.

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Man denies bookmaker manslaughter

Another story from the BBC:

A 37-year-old man has denied the manslaughter of a bookmaker, who died in a row over a bet.

Jeffrey Hilland, 52, collapsed after a struggle at Pagebet in Pelton, County Durham on 2 June. He died of a heart attack four days later in hospital.

Trevor Hall, of Hilda Terrace, Chester-le-Street, pleaded not guilty to unlawful killing at Newcastle Crown Court on Friday.

He was bailed until a trial at the court on 5 January.

Posted by casino man in Gambling News at 3:41 PM GMT