Monthly Archives: December 2014

Tesco plans dramatic change at listed pub

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A Grade II-listed building in Boston Spa looks set to change dramatically as Tesco moves in to make alterations. The Crown Hotel, a former pub on the village high street, could undergo several modifications before it becomes a Tesco Express store, if planning permission is granted by Leeds City Council (LCC).These changes include removing windows, partially demolishing walls, removing the majority of internal fixtures, removing the timber canopy, and closing up the Read more [...]

Tesco plans dramatic change at listed pub

Posted on by Listify Me
A Grade II-listed building in Boston Spa looks set to change dramatically as Tesco moves in to make alterations. The Crown Hotel, a former pub on the village high street, could undergo several modifications before it becomes a Tesco Express store, if planning permission is granted by Leeds City Council (LCC).These changes include removing windows, partially demolishing walls, removing the majority of internal fixtures, removing the timber canopy, and closing up the Read more [...]

Holiday App Sales Taking Place on Google Play, Many Great Titles Listed at …

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Taking place on Google Play, thanks to the holidays, you can find a nice long list of great apps and games, all on sale for a limited time. Included in this sale are a few very well known titles, such as Rayman Jungle Run ($0.10) and Rayman Fiesta Run ($0.50), as well as The Room Two ($0.99) and Deus Ex: The Fall ($0.99). Many of these games go for way more than just a dollar, so getting them at such a bargain is fantastic. If you need a few games to keep you busy over the holidays, Read more [...]

New towers plan for Broad Street replaces vision for city’s tallest building

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VIEW GALLERY  Major plans for two towers on the site of what would have been Birmingham's tallest building have been submitted. Midland firm Regal Property Group is proposing to build a 22-storey apartment block and an 18-storey Innside hotel and restaurant on land off Broad Street. The company was previously behind the £125 million Regal Tower – which was supposed to be more than 150ft taller than the BT Tower – but the new plans have now been significantly scaled down. Instead, Warwickshire-based Read more [...]

Why this Christmas will be different for us: Four people, four life-changing …

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Sam and I met at university in 2003 and we knew immediately that we wanted a family. Sam has younger siblings and we loved having them over for weekends. Once we'd graduated and got our own place, we officially registered our interest in 2007.But after getting the information pack, we realised we weren't ready and spent the next few years enjoying our twenties.Then, at Christmas 2012, we were at a family party when a friend arrived with two adopted children. Sam burst into tears and said: "I think Read more [...]

Planning applications to Peterboroguh City Council – 18 December 2014

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A selection of applications made to the city council. Homes: Erection of up to nine dwellings at rear of 39 Station Road Thorney, Peterborough. Applicant is Mr N Sherwood of Wisbech Road, Thorney.Homes: Demolish existing non-listed farm buildings and construct five detached dwellings and garages, together with the construction of a new double garage and parking for No.4 Peakirk Road and No.11 Welmore Road at Scotts Farm Welmore Road ,Glinton. Applicant is Mr Read more [...]

Melted snowman for sale on eBay

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#RIPSnowman (Picture: jth073/eBay)Now this is the gift that keeps on giving… Some genius has listed a melted snowman for sale on eBay. You read right. (Presumably s/he ran out of striped paint and elbow grease to flog.) The ex-frosted fella is up for sale with the title ‘Snowman, last year’s’ – and a picture of a glass bowl, a carrot (nose), two blueberries (eyes) and some water (body and soul). Bidding started at £0.99 (£2.80 pp) but, CHRISTMAS IS RUINED, we’ve missed the deadline! Perhaps Read more [...]

Bennetthorpe war memorial granted listed status

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A treasured Doncaster war memorial has been granted listed status due to its historical and architectural significance. Bennetthorpe War Memorial in Doncaster has been added to the List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport. The memorial is now listed at Grade II.Ros Jones, Mayor of Doncaster, said: “The memorial bears witness to the tragic impact of world events on this community, and the sacrifices Read more [...]

Bennetthorpe war memorial granted listed status

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A treasured Doncaster war memorial has been granted listed status due to its historical and architectural significance. Bennetthorpe War Memorial in Doncaster has been added to the List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport. The memorial is now listed at Grade II.Ros Jones, Mayor of Doncaster, said: “The memorial bears witness to the tragic impact of world events on this community, and the sacrifices Read more [...]

Bennetthorpe war memorial granted listed status

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A treasured Doncaster war memorial has been granted listed status due to its historical and architectural significance. Bennetthorpe War Memorial in Doncaster has been added to the List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport. The memorial is now listed at Grade II.Ros Jones, Mayor of Doncaster, said: “The memorial bears witness to the tragic impact of world events on this community, and the sacrifices Read more [...]