Medieval remains row over Hartlepool housing plans

RESIDENTS are calling for plans for new housing to be blocked to protect important medieval remains. Objectors say Hartlepool could be “robbed” of a valuable heritage site if permission for seven self-build plots are granted by councillors.Agents Leebell Developments are seeking outline planning permission for Bellway Homes for the creation of seven self-build plots on land at Worset Lane, between Hart and High Throston, in Hartlepool.But residents say the site is home Read more [...]

Lib Dem donor leaves Belgravia neighbours fuming over ‘grotesque’ two-storey …

One next-door neighbour, a mother whose family have lived in the area for three generations, told The Evening Standard: “This is all that's grotesque in the world. Nobody lives here and there’s nothing left.” Brian Callan, a property manager who lives opposite, said he feels “petty powerless” to stop the development. The plans include a steam room, sauna and treatment room in the basement, all accessed by lift. Mr Choudhrie will also knock down a conservatory behind Read more [...]

Lisa Marie Varon’s Squared Circle Restaurant Listed For Sale, Note On Possible …

Note on Wrestlemania 31 Match According to the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, if the rumored/hinted Bray Wyatt versus Undertaker match does take place at Wrestlemania 31, it would be placed later on the card.  The reason for this is if WWE wants to use Undertaker and Wyatt’s traditional entrances, they would need to do it after the sun sets on the west coast. Because of the time difference, much of the Wrestlemania 31 show will take place during daylight; the sunset Read more [...]

Grade II listed building at 95 Piccadilly to become £70 MILLION Victorian home

95 Piccadilly will become a four-bedroom home worth £70millionFormerly the American Club, the building has been vacant for 30 yearsBillionaire Reuben brothers bought it and No 94 for £130 million in 2011No 94 was home to Duke of Cambridge and Prime Minister Lord PalmerstonBy Michael Gadd for MailOnline Published: 14:40 GMT, 20 February 2015 | Updated: 18:06 GMT, 20 February 2015 Read more [...]

New York couple evicted from apartment after it was listed on Airbnb

Henry Ikezi, 35, and his wife evicted from their Hell's Kitchen apartment for violating city's Rent Stabilization code after listing it on AirbnbHe pays two-thirds of the $9,000-plus market priceA listing was found by Ikezi on the rental site advertising it for $649 a night - triple of what he pays monthly in rent, or $18,172On Airbnb, he wrote amenities included a private fitness club by Equinox, a heated indoor lap pool and full-size indoor basketball and volleyball courtsJudge said Ikezi Read more [...]

SFVR #8 Taking Place New Week, New VR Hardware and Videogame to be …

It can be hard to keep up with the sheer amount of virtual reality (VR) community meetups that are taking place at the moment. That said, it sounds like it will be well worth keeping track of the San Francisco Virtual Reality (SFVR) meetup next week, which takes place on 26th February 2015. The event’s organisers have just announced the initial line-up, promising some exclusive announcements as well as talks from VR figureheads and, of course, hands-on demos with the latest VR experiences Read more [...]

New community hub promotes creativity

A TOWN centre shop will be transformed into an exciting creative, artistic and heritage hub for Leigh when it opens its doors this week. The unit on Market Street will become a facility for several community groups including the borough’s first hackspace, the team renovating a landmark historic building and a successful band.The shop opposite the town hall will be officially launched with a ceremony on Friday afternoon after Tyldesley community interest company (CIC) Cadence Read more [...]

Two major residential developments listed for sale in Kent County

Two new major mixed-use residential developments are coming to Kent County. Homestead is a 182-acre site in Milford. Spring Hall is a 238-acre site in Frederica. NAI Emory Hill’s Jon Hickey of the New Castle office and Ann Bailey of the Lewes office will be representing the landowner of the two developments which were just listed for sale. “These two developments will literally change the face of Kent County,” said Hickey. Homestead’s site plan includes provisions for 1,057 residential units Read more [...]