China stocks inch up as property shares rise on policy hopes

SHANGHAI Dec 9 China stocks edged up on Wednesday, with property shares surging on policy support hopes as well as signs that insurers are scrambling for stakes in major real estate firms.The market was also aided by stabilizing resource shares, bolstered by evidence that Beijing is accelerating consolidation among metal producers.The blue-chip CSI300 index rose 0.4 percent, to 3,635.94, while the Shanghai Composite Index gained 0.1 percent, to 3,472.44 points. Investors seemed Read more [...]

Spot where the new joins the old at Bridge Cottage, Uckfield

Can you spot where the new joins the old in the fabric of Bridge Cottage, Uckfield? The picture below shows the back of the 15th century Grade II listed building and two extensions are visible, writes Cathy Watson. New look for the back of Bridge Cottage, Uckfield. You might spot the first floor extension to the left of the picture which overhangs the part of the building that was once a jeweller’s shop and latterly accommodated the Uckfield Lions bookshop. Below there’s a better view of Read more [...]

New York investigates sale of ‘speculative’ Bruce Springsteen tickets

The New York attorney general is investigating why so-called “speculative” tickets to a series of upcoming Bruce Springsteen concerts were listed for sale on websites owned by eBay and two other companies. Letters sent by New York attorney general Eric Schneiderman’s office to StubHub Inc, Connecticut-based TicketNetwork Inc and Illinois-based Vivid Seats Ltd earlier this month order them to immediately remove any listings by ticket resellers for the non-existent Springsteen tickets. Related: Read more [...]

New York probes sale of ‘speculative’ Bruce Springsteen tickets on StubHub

By Sarah N. LynchWASHINGTON (Reuters) - The New York Attorney General is investigating why so-called "speculative" tickets to a series of upcoming Bruce Springsteen concerts were listed for sale on websites owned by eBay and two other companies, according to letters seen by Reuters.The Dec. 7 letters, sent by New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman's office to eBay-owned StubHub Inc., Connecticut-based TicketNetwork Inc. and Illinois-based Vivid Seats Ltd., order them to immediately remove any Read more [...]

New York probes sale of ‘speculative’ Bruce Springsteen tickets on StubHub

WASHINGTON The New York Attorney General is investigating why so-called "speculative" tickets to a series of upcoming Bruce Springsteen concerts were listed for sale on websites owned by eBay and two other companies, according to letters seen by Reuters.The Dec. 7 letters, sent by New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman's office to eBay-owned StubHub Inc., Connecticut-based TicketNetwork Inc. and Illinois-based Vivid Seats Ltd., order them to immediately remove any listings by ticket re-sellers Read more [...]

New York probes sale of ‘speculative’ Bruce Springsteen tickets on StubHub

WASHINGTON The New York Attorney General is investigating why so-called "speculative" tickets to a series of upcoming Bruce Springsteen concerts were listed for sale on websites owned by eBay and two other companies, according to letters seen by Reuters.The Dec. 7 letters, sent by New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman's office to eBay-owned StubHub Inc., Connecticut-based TicketNetwork Inc. and Illinois-based Vivid Seats Ltd., order them to immediately remove any listings by ticket re-sellers Read more [...]

2015 Amsterdam Cup Preview: Manaudou Possibly Taking On 200 Free

2015 Amsterdam CupFriday, December 11- Sunday, 13thSloterparkbad of Amsterdam (LCM)Prelims at 8:45am local/2:45am Eastern; Finals at 3:30pm local/9:30am EasternEntry ListsEvent ScheduleResults (when available)The 2015 Amsterdam Cup is set to transpire at the Sloterparkbad this Friday through Sunday with the field stacked on both the men’s and women’s sides. Competition will take place in the 50 LCM format with prelims and finals taking place in the morning and afternoon, respectively, each day.Earlier Read more [...]

‘Why I sold my listed house in Wales, and Wales needs to rethink its approach …

In June this year, I sold Cefntilla Court, the historic house in Monmouthshire in and around which I spent most of my early years. It was the saddest decision of my life, for there was a time when I thought I would move back to Wales from where I live in Los Angeles. But in the end it was inevitable, because Wales’ unrealistic conservation rules bear no relation to its income. The result is that the country, unable to afford perfection, is abandoning its best buildings. Wales is not exactly poor, Read more [...]

Home is Grade II listed

Autumn is a season of vibrant colours – and opportunities to discover new things as you kick through fallen leaves. Autumn House at Rowlands Castle also leaves new opportunities for its next owners after the current occupiers found they were just too busy to carry out all their plans for the house.The Grade II-listed property is part of a former rectory, a type of building that in times gone by needed good interior space to fulfil the role of parish meeting place Read more [...]