The State of Alabama is back up for auction on eBay

An eBay item description for the state of Alabama, which one wiley seller put up for auction on March 13, 2015. (eBay/Special to AL.com)   See update below. The bidding for the State of Alabama - all 52,000 square miles, from mountains in the north to the loamy soil of the Black Belt, to the speed traps of Lower Alabama and the sugary sand beaches of the Gulf Coast - was not intense, at least in terms of money. Though there were at least 25 bids, by all accounts (we have only one, actually) Read more [...]

ARCHIVE: This event has now finished IOWmcc motorcycle trial – The Jeffries Cup

Share The next round of the IOWmcc's motorcycle Winter Trials Championship (The Jeffries Cup) will be held at Apes Down (Just outside of Newport on the Calbourne road) on Sunday the 22nd March, start time will be 12 noon. The Club caters for riders of all abilities from absolute beginners (youth Adult) through to Expert standard riders. Spectators are always more than welcome to come along. If you would like to learn more about the sport or would like to get involved please Read more [...]

IOWmcc motorcycle trial – The Jeffries Cup

Share The next round of the IOWmcc's motorcycle Winter Trials Championship (The Jeffries Cup) will be held at Apes Down (Just outside of Newport on the Calbourne road) on Sunday the 22nd March, start time will be 12 noon. The Club caters for riders of all abilities from absolute beginners (youth Adult) through to Expert standard riders. Spectators are always more than welcome to come along. If you would like to learn more about the sport or would like to get involved please Read more [...]

Cafe plan for listed building

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The State of Alabama was briefly listed for sale on eBay

An eBay item description for the state of Alabama, which one wiley seller put up for auction on March 13, 2015. (eBay/Special to AL.com)   The bidding for the State of Alabama - all 52,000 square miles, from mountains in the north to the loamy soil of the Black Belt, to the speed traps of Lower Alabama and the sugary sand beaches of the Gulf Coast - was not intense, at least in terms of money. Though there were at least 25 bids, by all accounts (we have only one, actually) bidding for Read more [...]

Claim a property that Versace almost called home

Follow in the fashionable footsteps of Gianni Versace and fall in love with the Milanese style of 50 Charles Street. Though buyers will need £15million to snap up the Grade II listed Mayfair mansion the Italian fashion house founder so nearly called home. Built in the 18th Century, the 5,756sq ft of luxury was re-designed with a diamond patterned marble entrance hall, glass conservatory and paved terrace to spark Versace’s interest in 1995. It has now been released on the market by Wetherell. Read more [...]

Consent sought for major revamp of crumbling Repton Manor Barn in Sir …

A Grade II listed barn, formerly used by the Ministry of Defence, could be turned into a restaurant, bar and coffee shop. Listed building consent is being sought to transform Repton Manor Barn in Sir Bernard Paget Avenue, Repton Park, and if successful eight small retail units would also be created as well as a garden area and parking spaces. An aerial view of Repton Manor Barn - opposite Waitrose supermarket. Picture courtesy: Simon Burchett The barn is on the former Read more [...]

Leeds Law Society move premises as major restaurant chain comes to city

What is Bdaily? Bdaily is a regional business news website, covering content in the North East, North West, South East and Yorkshire. We deliver a daily email bulletin directly to your inbox, featuring the latest news and event listings in your area. On the site we have a main news section, where our journalists publish breaking business news throughout the day.  In addition we have a members’ news section, where our members can upload their own stories using the self-publishing Read more [...]

Battersea Arts Centre fire: Investigators sifting through the ashes for clues …

The venue’s Grand Hall was badly damaged but half of the centre was saved from the flames that appeared to spread from the roof. Devastated locals were seen crying in the street as crowds watched that blaze take hold from 4.20pm yesterday afternoon. Footage from the scene showed huge clouds of black smoke and giant flames rising from the historic building, which originally opened in 1893 as Battersea Town Hall. People living and working nearby to were advised to keep their doors and windows closed Read more [...]