Monthly Archives: August 2014

Stockton builders fined for work on listed house

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13 August 2014 Last updated at 16:32 Work was carried out on the Grade II-listed house without permission The owners of a Grade II-listed house have been fined for working on it without permission. Dennis Harley Developments and James Harley admitted carrying out work on the 170-year-old house in Stockton without listed planning consent. They claimed the repairs were essential to stop further Read more [...]

Ryedale buildings win design awards

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A SERIES of buildings across Ryedale have won awards for their outstanding design. The awards were made as part of the 2014 Local Authority Building Control Excellence Awards. Among the winners were the Peat Rigg Outdoor Training Centre at Cropton near Pickering which scooped the Best Educational Building Category. Peat Rigg, which is owned by Tees Valley Community Foundations, provides a unique service to young people and their leaders through their provision of Outdoor Read more [...]

100 of the best things to do in London – part two

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Image: Alamy Rising 18 metres above the ground, the Xstrata Treetop Walkway at Kew Gardens gives naturalists the opportunity to examine soaring lime, chestnut and oak trees up close, as well as providing impressive views of the Gardens’ sprawling grounds. 30. Drink in history London's mottled history means interesting stories are never far away. You can drink in some of the city's most curious tales by undertaking a tour of the historically relevant pubs and bars that stand Read more [...]

Why CGI is now the estate agent’s best friend

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“Inquiries went up, viewings went up and it sold very quickly,” says Berry The house had been on the market at £630,000. With the new plans and images, it went back on the market at £710,000 and sold for £699,000. “We envisaged an extension which provided a utility room on the ground floor, a bedroom above and pulled out the roof to create two gables which made much more space inside.” He estimated building costs at £75,000 to £80,000. Sellers are increasingly letting Read more [...]

A Look at Robin Williams’ Estate After His Tragic Death

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The three children of Robin Williams could stand to inherit millions from the late comedian's estate, including an extensive Napa Valley winery that his real estate agent confirmed is still listed for sale at $29.9 million, though his debts are not known. Though the actor, 63, admitted in interviews over the years that he had lost a significant amount of money from his divorces in 1998 and 2008, he still had significant assets. When asked if he lost all his money from the separations, Read more [...]

Robin Williams dead: ‘Hook’ Peter Pan costume worn by actor listed on eBay …

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Police were called to the 63-year-old’s home in the Californian town of Tiburon at around 11.55am on Monday morning. Emergency services arrived on the scene five minutes later, but the much-loved Oscar-winning actor was pronounced dead by asphyxiation at 12.02pm, the sheriff's office said. Officers believed he killed himself.The costume was advertised on eBay at 00.23am GMT, just over 21 minutes after the actor died.Williams appeared in the star-studded film directed by Steven Spielberg alongside Read more [...]

Revitalization plan brings new homes to Crown Hill area

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A subsidized, 15-home project under way in the Crown Hill neighborhood aims to help spur a revitalization of the area. The not-for-profit Near North Development Corp. this month is wrapping up construction on the first property, a 1,600-square-foot, four-bedroom home at 3154 N. Kenwood Ave., just northwest of the Children’s Museum of Indianapolis. The project is funded by Read more [...]

Centenary Stage Company goes ‘Curtain Up! With Paul Reiser’ on Sept. 13 – The Star

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Paul Reiser  Stand-up comedian, actor, and writer Paul Reiser, re-emerges on the comedy scene with his quick wit and comedic timing. Hitting the road again and making a stop at Centenary Stage Company. Audiences are in for a real treat as Reiser splits the sides of Centenary Stage Company’s new season with his hilarious and distinctive take on life in “Curtain Up! With Paul Reiser.” Voted one of the “100 Greatest Stand-ups of All Time” Centenary Stage Company brings Reiser’s return Read more [...]