Newcastle head coach Steve McClaren said United were close on “one or two” players after the friendly clash with Club Atlas – and the Magpies still have plenty of work to do to re-stock their squad ahead of the season opener against Southampton. Georginio Wijnaldum is the first through the door, but United want four more, at least, and all should be expected to battle for a first-team place. So where do the club stand on some of the players we know they’re interested in? Here’s a comprehensive Read more [...]

Listed law firm Gateley, which made its stock market debut in June, said it continued to perfrom well in the second half of its financial year. The commercial law firm, which has an office in Leeds, said it expects full year revenues of at least £60m, up 10 per cent against the previous year. Gateley said core earnings would be in line with management expectations. Michael Ward, CEO of Gateley, said: “We are encouraged to report such a strong trading statement, our first as Read more [...]

Wrexham council is applying for listed building consent to revamp a dated public toilet. The application forms part of the authority’s plans to upgrade its town centre loos and charge people 20p to spend a penny. Council chiefs are firstly seeking planning permission and listed building consent to renovate the Henblas Street toilets, which are part of the General Market building dating back to 1879. The upgrade will see the current female-only lavatory provide toilets for both sexes along with Read more [...]

Comments (0) A man has been arrested on suspicion of arson after an inferno ravaged a listed building.Nearly a third of the county's fire crews were called out as flames roared through the Grade Two listed Node Court in Codicote, where an estimated 70 firefighters battled the blaze.Modelled on the country retreat of Queen Marie Antoinette, Hameau de la Reine, the building had a thatched roof which burned for hours on Sunday, suffering a partial collapse.A 23-year-old Read more [...]

Comments (0) A man has been arrested on suspicion of arson after an inferno ravaged a listed building.Nearly a third of the county's fire crews were called out as flames roared through the Grade Two listed Node Court in Codicote, where an estimated 70 firefighters battled the blaze.Modelled on the country retreat of Queen Marie Antoinette, Hameau de la Reine, the building had a thatched roof which burned for hours on Sunday, suffering a partial collapse.A 23-year-old Read more [...]

Teachers in Berkshire are among some of the highest paid in the country, according to official figures. The average staff salary at Churchend Primary School Academy in Calcot is £48,823 a year, the ninth most in any school outside London. Research by Trinity Mirror’s data team revealed the 10 schools with the lowest and highest average pay across Reading, Wokingham, West Berkshire and Bracknell. Oakbank in Wokingham is the highest paying secondary school, with an average salary of £43,494. At Read more [...]

An historic Welsh market hall which has been derelict for years and considered “the poorest condition civic building in Wales” is to be transformed. Anglesey Council will place a Compulsory Purchase Order (CPO) on Holyhead’s Grade II Listed former Market Hall as part of its plans to run the town’s library from the building. The building - designed in 1855 by J Edwards Thomas and commissioned by W O Stanley of Penrhos - has been in a state of disrepair for many years. According to the Welsh Read more [...]

From drugs and violence to homelessness and bullying, these six young people have all faced incredible adversity and daunting challenges. But they have turned their lives around with determination and hard work, helping and inspiring others along the way. Now they are the finalists for the the Prince’s Trust Achiever of the Year at the Daily Mirror’s Pride of Britain Awards 2015. The winner, chosen by a panel including Prince’s Trust ambassador Alesha Dixon and Mirror and ITV executives, Read more [...]

When it opened just over 75 years ago, The Barber Institute of Fine Arts was described by The Times as being the “purest example” of the work of a key British architect. A leading architect in the 20s and 30s, his name was Robert Atkinson, and the Barber Institute, located on the University of Birmingham campus, is regarded as one of his greatest achievements. This purpose built gallery boasts an “outstanding collection” of works from Old Masters – which include Rubens, Renoir and Monet Read more [...]

When it opened just over 75 years ago, The Barber Institute of Fine Arts was described by The Times as being the “purest example” of the work of a key British architect. A leading architect in the 20s and 30s, his name was Robert Atkinson, and the Barber Institute, located on the University of Birmingham campus, is regarded as one of his greatest achievements. This purpose built gallery boasts an “outstanding collection” of works from Old Masters – which include Rubens, Renoir and Monet Read more [...]