Monthly Archives: February 2016

Gladman submits plans for 235 homes for Middlewich

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MIDDLEWICH is earmarked for an extra 235 houses to add to the hundreds of properties being built on the edge of the town. Gladman Developments wants to construct the new estate off Warmingham Lane, and is seeking outline planning approval for the scheme. The site pinpointed for the 235 houses comprises six fields used for arable purposes. To the west lies further farmland, which drops towards the River Wheelock, and to the south west is the listed Pettywood Farm and Read more [...]

Bid to keep historic pub, The Royal Oak, in Cooling Road, Frindsbury out of developer’s hands

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Campaigners are hoping to stop the demolition of a 300-year-old pub by getting the building listed. Residents in Frindsbury are unhappy about plans to knock down the Royal Oak pub in Cooling Road to make way for six three-bedroom houses. A petition started by Joe O’Donnell calls on Medway Council to issue a building preservation notice to prevent the Georgian pub being demolished. It has already been signed by almost 1,000 people. The Royal Oak Pub could be demolished Agent Nicholas Taylor Read more [...]

Meavy War Memorial one of hundreds to receive listed status

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Monday, 1 February 2016 By Tom French in Community News The heart of Meavy, with the war memorial in the left of the picture. MEAVY War Memorial is one of hundreds to have received listed status over the last year through Historic England’s pledge to protect 2,500 memorials by 2018, 100 years since the end of the First World War. Built by communities in the years following the conflict, these memorials are a poignant, physical reminder of Read more [...]

Historic block of terraced houses go on sale in Bristol

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Comments (1) ONE of the oldest block of terraced houses in Bristol is to get a new lease of life. The houses were built more than 250 years ago and come with one of the very best views in the city centre.Developers have been granted planning permission to turn six houses on the iconic Redcliffe Parade West into up-market city centre flats.The terrace of brightly coloured houses are perched on a hill over-looking the Floating Harbour and come with one of the best Read more [...]

Historic Ormskirk pub Buck’i’th Vine for sale

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An historic Ormskirk pub has been placed on the market again, after planning permission to transform part of the building into student accommodation was passed. The Buck I'th'Vine is listed for sale with Southport's Fitton Estates, with offers in excess of £550,000 sought. Last year there was a public outcry when plans to transform the first floor of the building into student flats was passed by councillors. Developers planned to keep the ground floor as a pub, but to create 13 bedrooms in the Read more [...]

Militant pro-rape ‘pick up artist’ has organised events in eight UK cities

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A controversial ‘pick up artist’ who believes ‘rape should be legalised on private property’ has organised events in eight UK cities so like-minded men can meet up. The anti-feminist blogger Daryush Valizadeh, who goes by the name ‘Roosh V’, shares tips on how to ‘pick-up' women on his website – such as “stop asking for permission” – and in his self-published books, which give advice on how to have more sex with women in different countries. Some of his titles include Read more [...]

Extreme weather events are here to stay. Britain must change to survive

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On 5 May 2016 there will be 10 different elections in the United Kingdom: London Mayor, Bristol Mayor, Salford Mayor, Liverpool Mayor, Scottish Parliament, Welsh Assembly, Northern Irish Assembly, Greater London Authority, Police and Crime Commissioner, and local elections across the whole country. Labour will field candidates in nine of them, giving Corbyn’s critics nine separate means to gauge his success as leader. It will also mean the Labour Party’s resources stretched thin, only a Read more [...]

Lime Street developers hit back over criticism of £35m plans

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The developers behind plans for a £35m overhaul of Lime Street have accused heritage campaigners fighting the proposals of “scaremongering”. Bosses at Neptune, the company working on the project with the backing of Liverpool council , say the scheme is a sensitive attempt to radically improve a shockingly dilapidated and derelict street . The comments come as SAVE Britain’s Heritage continues to battle the plans, with the group hoping to submit a new appeal at the end of the week. The Read more [...]

Event of the Year 2015 is now open – in association with the National Triathlon Show

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Last year was an amazing year for long distance triathlon in the UK and Ireland – with more events than ever before offering domestic races fantastic choice, variety and conditions to race in. Whether you were looking for a big event feel, Kona qualification or a cross-country challenge, the UK and Ireland has it all in buckets meaning that you no longer have to go abroad to get your racing fix and Read more [...]

The case for listed small-caps

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Joseph Mariathasan finds evidence that the listed small-cap and mid-cap market could be a better place for investors to start when considering a move into private equity At a glance• Private equity and smaller companies have a complex relationship.• The fees involved in private equity bring down real returns.• The extent of leverage distinguishes private equity investment.• Listed small and mid-caps may provide better risk-adjusted returns after fees.Smaller companies represent the cutting Read more [...]