Monthly Archives: March 2015

Police watchdog to investigate claims Met covered up child abuse

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The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) is investigating allegations of police corruption in London relating to child sex offences dating back to the 1970s, including that officers colluded in the coverup of a high-level paedophile ring. The allegations, referred by the Metropolitan police, include suppressing evidence, hindering or halting investigations and covering up offences because of the involvement of MPs and police officers. “These allegations are of historic[al], high-level Read more [...]

House asking prices rise to near all-time high in England and Wales

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Asking prices for homes coming on to the market in England and Wales rose by 1% in the month to mid-March and the average has almost recovered to the all-time high reach last summer, according to the latest figures from property listings website Rightmove. The site said there had been a 3.2% increase in the number of homes listed for sale over the past 30 days, but supply remained tight in the types of homes targeted by first-time buyers and what it dubbed “granlords” – investors who may be Read more [...]

Donald Trump’s ‘starter’ mansion listed by new owners for $54M

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Donald and Ivana Trump bought the 5.8-acre estate, originally built in 1939, for $4million in 1982Seven years after their 1991 divorce, Ivana Trump sold the place for $15millionThe new owners renovated the home in 2000, adding tennis courts, guest rooms and an indoor poolBy Kelly Mclaughlin For Dailymail.com Published: 00:36 GMT, 16 March 2015 | Updated: 10:46 GMT, 16 March 2015 Read more [...]

Former Michigan Inn property listed for sale at $3.5M

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Nearly seven years after purchasing the property, the owners of the former Michigan Inn hotel have listed the property for sale. The 4.5-acre property located at 2800 Jackson Ave. in Ann Arbor is listed for $3.5 million with Colliers International agents Jim Chaconas and Dick Timmons. The property is owned by the Michiginns Real Estate LLC, according to city records. Currently zoned R-5, the site is only designated for use as a hotel. Any changes to the property's use would have to be Read more [...]

Harbour & Jones Events reveals six new venues added to growing portfolio

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Harbour Jones Events reveals six new venues added to growing portfolio Details Category: Venues Events Created on Monday, 16 March 2015 09:15 Harbour Jones Events has announced it has secured six new listings at London event venues for 2015. Joining the venue collection is Building Six at The O2, Merlin Events London, and Trinity House. Merlin Events brings its complete portfolio of venues: Madame Tussauds, SEALIFE London Aquarium, Read more [...]

Listed IFA’s revenue growth fuels ambition for acquisition

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Listed IFA AFH Financial Group has reported total revenue growth of £4.2m to £15m for the period ending 31 October, whilst gross margins were held at 51 per cent.Recurring revenue was also up, accounting for £8.2m of total revenue during the year, compared to £5.5m in 2013. The increase in recurring revenue as a percentage of total revenue can be attributed in part to the acquisitions.The group reported that its total advisers increased to 136, with seven Read more [...]

American War Memorial not given listed status

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The American War Memorial at Cromore House in Portstewart will not become a listed building the Northern Ireland Environment Agency has confirmed. On behalf of the Portstewart Branch of the Royal British Legion, Coleraine Council submitted a request that the memorial, sited within the grounds of Cromore House, be listed.The War Memorial has listed status as part of the Cromore House listing. However, concern was expressed by the local branch of the Royal British Legion that in light of the Read more [...]

Group wants views on how to make best use of Dereham’s £2.3m memorial hall

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History of Dereham Memorial Hall Dereham Memorial Hall was built in 1818.The the now Grade II listed Norwich Street building first housed a coachworks. It was said to have had a high reputation, making carriages for the nobility and even some foreign royalty.After the coachbuilding business declined, in 1908 the building was put up for sale and was purchased for use as a public hall. The building’s middle floors were removed, a balcony was created at the south end and a proscenium arch Read more [...]

City funds near £1bn deal for British Car Auctions

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A City-backed investment vehicle is on the verge of driving away with Europe’s biggest second-hand car dealership BCA Marketplace in a £1bn takeover deal. Listed investment fund Haversham, which is backed by City fund houses like Aviva, Schroders, Invesco and Artemis, is in advanced talks with the private equity owners of BCA to take a majority stake in the business. A stock market announcement is expected this morning and shares in Haversham, which floated in November, are Read more [...]