M&S bank wrongly listed Alison Lattimer as DEAD – throwing her life into chaos

Alison Lattimer, of Stakeford, Northumbs, had all her payments cancelledPost Office sent condolence note to family before ending home insurance Married Mrs Lattimer left on the verge of a 'nervous breakdown' over errorMS bank have apologised and have given Mrs Lattimer, 56, compensationBy Steph Cockroft for MailOnline Published: 12:22 GMT, 3 August 2015 | Updated: 13:38 GMT, 3 August 2015 Read more [...]

Wirral heritage chief ‘delighted’ after Bebington library becomes a listed …

A Wirral library is among seven highlighted as among the best examples of late 20th century library buildings in the country. Bebington Central Library – which now includes a medial centre and council One Stop Shop – has been listed as Grade II by the Government. Matthew Crook, senior conservation officer at Wirral council, said: “I am delighted by the Grade II listing for Bebington Central Library. “Its every detail and junction is considered in the classical manner. Smooth, dark slate Read more [...]

BUZZ-Australia-listed shares of Henderson Group rise to record high

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Detroit stone cottage listed for foreclosure at $26k now up for auction for $280k

The house, first built in 1900, was badly damaged by a flood in 2011It went into foreclosure and listed for $26,000, eventually selling at auction for $31,000 After extensive renovations over the years, including new plumbing, it is now listed for $279,000It has five bedrooms, three bathrooms and three fireplaces  By Dailymail.com Reporter Published: 15:08 GMT, 2 August 2015 | Updated: 18:09 GMT, 2 August 2015 Read more [...]

Transformation of Tymperleys- town’s cherished Grade II listed building

The beautiful manicured gardens of Tymperleys restaurant tea rooms are a sea of tranquillity. Tucked away off Trinity Street in Colchester, they are a stone’s throw from the hubbub of the town centre, but they may as well be another world. But in the not too distant past, this peaceful haven was the centre of a political storm. In 2010, Tymperleys, a Grade II* listed building, once home to Royal physician William Gilberd, had been closed Read more [...]

Take a tour of Plymouth’s listed treasures this weekend

Comments (0) When walking around Plymouth it's easy to miss hidden pieces of history lurking in the corners – that's why SARAH WADDINGTON took a guided tour of the waterfront to discover the "jewels waiting to be discovered" in Britain's Ocean City.WE START our journey at Cattedown and the first thing my tour guide, waterfront manager Sarah O'Leary, points out is how spectacular Plymouth looks from this corner of the city."It's my favourite place to view it Read more [...]

Contentious British Library Achieves Grade 1 Listed Status As Public Opinion …

Love it or loath it, the ever controversial British Library at St Pancras designed by architect Sir Colin St John Wilson and his partner MJ Long between 1982 and 1999 has been granted Grade 1 listed status. Heritage Minister, Tracey Crouch on the advice of Historic England said: “The British Library divided opinion from the moment its design was revealed, but I am glad that expert advice now allows me to list it, ensuring that its iconic design  is protected for future generations to enjoy.” It Read more [...]

British Library becomes Grade I listed building

The British Library was built between 1982 and 1997 The British Library has become one of the youngest buildings to be given Grade I listed status for "outstanding architectural and historic interest". It is the largest public building built in the UK in the 20th Century and was designed by architect Sir Colin St John Wilson and his partner Read more [...]