IC VIEW:

Valuing Imperial is not dissimilar to valuing early-stage biotechnology companies – haphazard. The shares trade at a big premium to book value, but that’s because of the value locked up in the unquoted portfolio. However, with little sign that the next Circassia is just around the corner, we downgrade to hold.

Last IC view: Buy, 470p, 15 October 2014

VIEW GALLERY This stunning and unique 17th century property in Northop has gone on the market for £735,000. The Grade II listed detached house has been restored and refurbished while retaining its original features. It is a house full of character and history and located within beautifully landscaped gardens. The property also comes with outbuildings including a former coach house, a small barn, workshop and garage. As the house featured on BBC's House Detectives, the owners have the full Read more [...]

Historic St James Church, where paedophile priest abused boys for decades, burns to the ground in Melbourne.

The war memorial was originally erected in 1920 as a tribute to the local men killed in World War One A war memorial in Gloucester has been given listed building status.The monument, at the junction of Green Lane and Hucclecote Road in Hucclecote, was put up in 1920 as a tribute to local men killed in World War One.It has been added to Historic England's list of buildings of special architectural or historic interest and is now Read more [...]

The residents' parking zone signs were put up earlier this year English Heritage has told Bristol City Council it would be "prudent" to apply for listed building consent for some of its parking signs.Earlier this year, signs for the Clifton Village residents' parking zone appeared but some were fixed to railings which are Grade II* listed.It prompted complaints that the signs were spoiling a conservation area.The council said Read more [...]

Historic building in line for a facelift An iconic A-listed building in Milngavie is to undergo renovation work with extensive roof repairs and a new lick of paint to the outside. The striking black and white structure on the corner of Douglas Street and Main Street above Boots the chemist – which owns the whole building – will be clad in scaffolding in order for the work to be carried out. It is expected the Read more [...]

A St. John's man is investing millions of dollars to restore a historic home in the centre of the city — a home that isn't protected by heritage status. Bruce Blackwood and his partner are revamping the 12,000-square-foot mansion at 55 Rennie's Mill Road.The grand English oak staircase inside the mansion was especially designed for Lord Edward Patrick Morriss, a lawyer and the 12th Prime Minister of Newfoundland. (CBC) The home was constructed in 1889 by Lord Edward Patrick Morriss, Read more [...]

VIEW GALLERY This stunning and unique 17th Century property in Northop has gone on the market for £735,000. The Grade II listed detached house has been restored and refurbished while retaining its original features. It is a house full of character and history and located within beautifully landscaped gardens. The property also comes with outbuildings including a former coach house, a small barn, workshop and garage. As the house featured on BBC's House Detectives, the owners have the full Read more [...]

By Laura Chesters For The Daily Mail Published: 22:03 GMT, 27 March 2015 | Updated: 22:03 GMT, 27 March 2015 View comments The AA is to launch a dedicated tyre-fitting fleet as part of its strategy as a listed company.Punctures and tyre-related breakdowns are the second-most common reason for calling the AA, after flat batteries, accounting for 15 per centof calls. The Read more [...]

REGENERATION PROJECT: The Friarage Manor House. A DERELICT grade II listed building on Hartlepool’s Headland is set to be transformed into affordable housing in a £4.65m regeneration programme. Housing Hartlepool, which is part of the Thirteen Group, is spearheading the project to rescue the Friarage Manor House with support from Hartlepool Council. The scheme will support 40 jobs during the construction phase. “For Read more [...]