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BBC News
7 days ago
- Automotive
- BBC News
Full overnight road closures for A34 in Stafford
Overnight closures are planned for a main road in Staffordshire as part of a major improvement A34 Queensville rail bridge in Stafford will be fully closed from 20:00-06:00 BST between 21-23 County Council said diversions would be in place via the A449, with the route chosen to reduce the impact on businesses and emergency section of road is currently under one-way traffic control, heading out of town, and will be until mid-October from Riverway to the Queensville roundabout. The authority said the maintenance and resurfacing was part of a scheme that included improvements to two roundabout junctions, road and footway reconstruction, new pedestrian crossings and cycleways as well as strengthening of two of Radford river bridge took place earlier this month and has now been director for highways James Bailey said the authority was now in the final phase of the scheme from Queensville to Riverway."We understand these closures and traffic order cause significant disruption, but this allows the scheme to be completed as soon as possible," he added the council had been providing regular updates and would continue to do road surface was expected to last for between 20-30 years, the authority added. Follow BBC Stoke & Staffordshire on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
Eater
10-07-2025
- Business
- Eater
A Popular Bakery From China Brings Wagyu Croissants to Its First U.S. Location in Beverly Hills
is an editor of the Southern California/Southwest region, who covers the evolving landscape of LA's food scene. Rendering of Hi Bake in Beverly Hills Hi Bake A new destination for custard tarts and red bean croissants is opening in the heart of Beverly Hills. Hi Bake, an Asian bakery founded in Hong Kong but now based in Chengdu, is opening its first U.S. location in Beverly Hills on July 17. Founded in 2012, Hi Bake has expanded to 60 stores across China. The bakery will open in partnership with Chubby Group, which operates restaurants including Niku X, Chubby Cattle, and Chubby Curry. Hi Bake's signature lineup of French and Asian-inspired sweets include delicate, buttery croissants stuffed with molten chocolate lava or wagyu beef. Tarts go beyond the classic custard with flavors like strawberry, pistachio, and chocolate. Sweet and savory toasts will come topped with red bean, meat floss, pork jerky, and coconut. Hi Bake is the latest arrival in a year that witnessed multiple Asia-based bakeries expand to the U.S. Popular South Korean dessert cafe, Cafe Knotted, opened at Westfield Century City in April, and Japan's Bread, Espresso & landed in Redondo Beach in January. Hi Bake will be located at 235 N. Canon Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210. Pre-order tacos and burritos from El Ruso Famed taco truck El Ruso may be temporarily closed, but this weekend there's still a chance to enjoy owner Walter Soto's cooking. Soto is taking pre-orders for tacos and burritos for pickup on Sunday, July 13, in Silver Lake. Orders can be placed by calling or texting 213-502-1272, but supplies are limited. A new executive chef at Majordomo James Bailey, the new chef of Majordomo in Los Angeles. Majordomo There's a new executive chef at Chinatown restaurant Majordomo. James Bailey, who was most recently the executive chef of Momofuku Las Vegas, has stepped into the role. Beyond Momofuku, Bailey's resume includes Bouchon Las Vegas, Carbone Las Vegas, and Noma. Chez Jay's anniversary party Santa Monica restaurant Chez Jay is celebrating its 66th Anniversary on August 9 with a full day of events. Look forward to live music, a classic car display, and a three-course prix fixe dinner in the main dining room. Book tickets on Resy. Summer specials at Ggiata As summer heats up, Ggiata has dropped its latest lineup of specials. Starting Friday, July 11, the Italian sandwich shop will serve a Chinese chicken salad wrap, a California club sandwich, and a classic Chinese chicken salad at all of its locations. Eater LA All your essential food and restaurant intel delivered to you Email (required) Sign Up By submitting your email, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Notice . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Yahoo
06-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
The 1.25million five-bed Sutton house with original features and own pub
A five-bedroom Edwardian semi-detached house is for sale in Cheam's Landseer Conservation area for £1.25 million. Listed by James Bailey Sales & Lettings, the Derby Road property covers 2,306 square feet and features modern updates alongside original period elements. The home includes a front reception room with a feature fireplace and an open-plan kitchen, dining, and lounge area. Reception room at the front of the house featuring a fireplace and traditional proportions (Image: James Bailey Sales & Lettings) It also has a downstairs utility room and shower room. A notable feature is the private garden, which includes a patio area and a summer house. Outbuilding currently used as a pub and games room, with power, heating, and air conditioning (Image: James Bailey Sales & Lettings) Currently, the summer house is set up as a pub and games room called 'Sullys', however, it is a fully insulated space with power, heating and air conditioning, allowing it to be repurposed for any use. Private rear garden with patio area and access to an insulated summer house (Image: James Bailey Sales & Lettings) The first floor has three large double bedrooms, a single bedroom, and a family bathroom. The master bedroom, located on the top floor, boasts a large storage cupboard, walk-in wardrobe, and en-suite shower room. The home is described as having an "abundance of character" with modern touches throughout. Extended ground floor space combining kitchen, dining, and lounge areas with access to the rear garden (Image: James Bailey Sales & Lettings) The property includes off-street parking for two cars and unrestricted road parking for guests. The location is a key selling point, with Derby Road being one of the most sought-after roads in the area. The house is within a mile of 18 local schools, making it ideal for families. Cheam national rail station is 0.3 miles away, providing a direct service to Balham, Clapham Junction, London Victoria, and London Bridge. Read more Southern trains through Croydon to get cancelled as temperatures soar this week The most expensive streets to live on in Carshalton revealed Croydon named the 'unhappiest place to live' in south London Can my neighbour hang or attach things to my fence? Check the rules The property has an EPC Rating of D and is freehold. James Bailey Sales & Lettings describes it as an "incredible five-bedroom Edwardian semi-detached family home" with "sensational open-plan living". The listing also highlights the master dressing room, utility room, and summer house. The house is priced at £542 per square foot, with potential buyers advised to see how much they could borrow for the purchase. For more details or to arrange a viewing, interested parties can contact the estate agent directly.
Malaysian Reserve
30-06-2025
- Business
- Malaysian Reserve
Lake Street Capital Partners Establishes New Residential Services Platform HighPoint Exterior Home Services by Partnering with Choufani & Bailey Roofing & Restoration
CHICAGO, June 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Lake Street Capital Partners, LP ('Lake Street Capital Partners' or 'Lake Street Cap'), a Chicago-based private equity firm, is pleased to announce the establishment of Exterior Home Services, LLC, doing business as HighPoint Exterior Home Services ('HighPoint'), a new investment platform focused on roofing and related exterior residential services. In combination with this launch, Lake Street Capital Partners has also completed its majority investment in Choufani & Bailey Roofing & Restoration, LLC ('Choufani & Bailey' or the 'Company'). Choufani & Bailey is a North Carolina based provider of exterior home repair, replacement, and remodeling services. Founded in Wilmington, North Carolina, Choufani & Bailey has established itself as a trusted partner to homeowners, property managers, and HOA organizations in need of critical roofing, gutter, siding, and window repair or replacement. The Company's primary focus is to provide retail services to these customers while also bringing the industry expertise to service any, and all, insurance related work for its customer base. More recently, Choufani & Bailey successfully demonstrated the transferability of its model with the recent expansion to the Raleigh market, bringing its differentiated go-to-market strategy and core focus of delivering exceptional customer service and quality to this strategic growth market. 'We are extremely excited to be partnering with the Lake Street Capital Partners team to support and accelerate the growth plans we are executing on at Choufani & Bailey,' said James Bailey, Co-Founder of Choufani & Bailey. 'James and I were committed to finding a proven growth partner to continue to bring our Company's unique value proposition to more customers across the East Coast, ' added Sharbel Choufani, Co-Founder of Choufani & Bailey. 'The opportunity to create a partnership with Justin, Brant, and the rest of the Lake Street Capital team to achieve this goal was a no-brainer.' 'Choufani & Bailey represents the perfect company to launch our new platform, HighPoint Exterior Home Services,' said Brant Wilczek, Managing Director of Lake Street Capital Partners. 'James, Sharbel, and the rest of the Choufani & Bailey team have created tremendous brand equity within their core market. Providing them with the resources and strategic support to continue expanding their presence to other highly attractive markets represented a compelling opportunity for us at Lake Street Cap.' 'This latest transaction demonstrates the continued momentum we are experiencing across the residential services sector at Lake Street Cap,' added Justin Terzo, Managing Partner of Lake Street Capital Partners. 'Home services continue to remain attractive due to its recession resilient nature, untapped organic growth potential within many of the sector's operating companies, and opportunity for strategic regional and national market expansion.' As part of the transaction, Lake Street Capital Partners was represented by Stinson LLP and Miller Cooper & Co., Ltd. Choufani & Bailey was advised by Amdel Associates, Inc. About HighPoint Exterior Home Services HighPoint Exterior Home Services was created in 2025 as a platform focused on local and regional companies providing exceptional roofing and related exterior services to homeowners and property managers. The platform was launched in concert with the investment in Choufani & Bailey, an expert in residential roofing replacement and renovation projects serving the Raleigh and Wilmington, North Carolina markets. For more information on HighPoint Exterior Home Services and Choufani & Bailey, please visit About Lake Street Capital Partners, LP Lake Street Capital Partners, LP ('Lake Street Cap') is a Chicago-based private equity firm focused on making control, significant minority, and co-investments in North American based lower middle market companies across the consumer, services, and distribution sectors. Lake Street Cap seeks to invest in growth-oriented founders and family-owned businesses in search of a strategic and value-added capital partner. Lake Street Cap typically makes equity investments of $5 million to $15 million per transaction. For more information, please visit or contact info@
Yahoo
25-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Waitrose sales grow at fastest pace in three years amid M&S crisis
Sales at Waitrose have grown at their fastest pace in at least three years after rival M&S was struck down by a devastating cyber attack. Sales rose 5.5pc in the 12 weeks to June 14 at the John Lewis-owned supermarket, according to figures from NIQ, which also revealed a slowdown at M&S. Analysts said Waitrose had 'good sales momentum' in the period, with the supermarket recording its strongest growth since at least the summer of 2022. This coincided with struggles at M&S, which was left battling empty shelves in the wake of April's hack. As well as disrupting the retailer's deliveries for weeks, cyber criminals brought down the company's digital store to prevent shoppers from buying M&S clothes and homeware online. The retailer only brought its website back online earlier this month, with bosses claiming that all of its store operations are now back to normal. Challenges caused by the cyber attack led to M&S's sales growth slowing to 9.1pc in the 12 weeks to June, compared with 10.8pc in the month to May. Meanwhile, the step up in sales growth at Waitrose also follows a major turnaround drive at the John Lewis Partnership, steered by its new chairman Jason Tarry, the former UK chief of Tesco. Bosses have said they are now 'relentlessly focused' on retail again, after years where the group attempted to diversify into new areas, including financial services and rental homes As part of the revival plans, the partnership has set aside £1bn for opening new supermarkets and improving another 150 sites over the next three years. James Bailey, executive director for Waitrose, last week said: 'We are moving up a gear in store investment as we open in new locations and modernise our existing estate to bring the quality, service and value that customers love about Waitrose closer to more people.' Earlier this week, it emerged that Waitrose ranked top in an assessment by the UK's grocery watchdog, which maps how well supermarkets treat their suppliers. More than 60pc of Waitrose suppliers said the business consistently adhered to the rules about treatment, which include paying them on time and resolving any issues. Broaden your horizons with award-winning British journalism. Try The Telegraph free for 1 month with unlimited access to our award-winning website, exclusive app, money-saving offers and more.
