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Edinburgh Reporter
29-07-2025
- Automotive
- Edinburgh Reporter
Plans to transform Edinburgh factory into 28 townhouses set to be approved
Plans to transform a historic Edinburgh factory into 28 townhouses are set to be approved by Edinburgh councillors. The production block on the Madelvic House estate in Granton has stood for almost 130 years, and is believed to be the first purpose-built automobile factory in the UK. Now, a social housing trust is looking to convert it into two banks of 14 townhouses, divided by a courtyard that was part of the factory. Lar Housing Trust announced plans in 2024 to launch the conversion, which they say will aim to 'minimise any alteration to the original form and fabric of the building'. One of the townhouses will be a two-bed unit, while the remaining units will have three beds each. According to a design statement published by Lar, the redevelopment will see a 'compromise' of the original building to accommodate a planned flat block adjacent to it. Two stairwells will be built into the factory, which will serve the new flat block when it is built. Each of the townhomes will run over two stories, with the developers saying that the majority of the units would be able to be adapted for wheelchair use if needed. Details of the development were provisionally approved by councillors in May of this year, pending agreement by the firm on how much it would contribute to local infrastructure. However, the application is now returning to councillors, as it emerged that an error in the trust's planning application would have seen it overcharged for these contributions. In May, councillors signed off on a contribution of £1,716.50 per townhouse towards bike lanes and similar infrastructure, and £192.50 per unit towards a 'mobility hub'. But now councillors are being asked to approve £1,524 per unit for bike lanes and similar infrastructure, and £192.50 per unit for a mobility hub. This would be a total contribution per unit of £1,716.50 per townhouse on the development site. Officers have recommended that councillors approve the planning application with the revised contribution totals at a meeting next Wednesday. On the Madelvic site, the developers say they want to retain the 'unique building with its own specific heritage' for future generations. And they say that the structure is appreciated in the neighbourhood, as well as the heritage that comes with it. The factory began construction in 1898 as a purpose-built automobile factory, intended for the production of electric cars. At the site, 'electric powered horseless carriages' and two-seater electric buggies were built – but the Madelvic Carriage Company folded in 1900. However, a series of companies continued automobile manufacturing on the site until 1911, after which it went dormant. During the First World War, the site was used for torpedo storage – however it fell out of use again after hostilities ceased. But from 1925 until 2001, it played host to the United Wire Works, becoming its Granton Factory, being used to produce wire cloth. The company still runs a factory on the former Madelvic estate, however it is located elsewhere on the property, and runs at a smaller scale. It won class B listing in 1998, with the office and the power generating station also built as part of the factory site also being listed at the same time. The site is located off Waterfront Avenue in Granton, nearby West Granton Avenue, with nine bus routes stopping near the proposed development. Additionally, the site sits next to a safeguarded tram route along Waterfront Avenue, which could be constructed as part of the next stage of Edinburgh's tram system. By Joseph Sullivan Local Democracy Reporter Like this: Like Related
Daily Record
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Friday the 13th star Lar Park Lincoln dead at 63
Friday the 13th and Knots Landing star Lar Park Lincoln has died at the age of 63 after a brave battle with breast cancer. The actress graced our screens for over four decades and quickly became a household name. Her sad death with announced by the Actors Audition Studios, a company she founded in her hometown of Dallas, Texas, the Mirror reports. In a lengthy statement, the company paid tribute to Lar who passed away on April 22. The statement, posted on Facebook, read: "It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Lar Park Lincoln, celebrated actress, founder of Actors Audition Studios, and America's beloved Audition Coach, on April 22, 2025. Over her 45-year career, Lar left an unforgettable mark on Hollywood through her dynamic performances and dedication to mentoring aspiring actors. "A Dallas-based entrepreneur, Lar founded Actors Audition Studios and authored Get Started, Not Scammed. Her television legacy includes her iconic five-year role as dual characters on Knots Landing, alongside Michele Lee and William Devane, and her powerful lead performance in Children of the Night opposite Kathleen Quinlan and Mario Van Peebles. She also guest-starred alongside legends like Michael Landon, Angela Lansbury, and Christina Applegate." Lar played Linda Fairgate on hit show Knots Landing alongside her on-screen rival Paige Matheson, played by Nicolette Sheridan. Speaking about her successes, the statement continued: "Lar earned the Bronze Halo Award for her contributions to entertainment and is best remembered as the telekinetic "scream queen" Tina Sheppard in Friday the 13th Part VII." The statement concluded: "The family requests privacy during this time and is grateful for the outpouring of love over Lar's four-decade career. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The SAG-AFTRA Foundation or The Entertainment Community Fund." Lar was married to her husband of 14 years, Michael, until his death in 2015 from cancer at the age of just 43. She also has a daughter, Piper, and son, Trevor, as well as her sister and brother and four grandchildren called Aura, Benjamin, Jack, and Mia Grace). She also leaves behind her poodle called Charlie. Lar was born Laurie Jill Park and in school, she had already decided she wanted to go in acting. She began in showbiz as a model but "always had her eye on acting" and took classes to hone her skills as an actress. Speaking about her most famous role in Knots Landing, she said: "I would guess Linda was popular because she was so rotten and so fun at the same time. I studied a few people to become Linda, as she went from the brown hair to the blonde meanie."
Perth Now
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
‘Profound sadness': American actress dies aged 63
American actress Lar Park Lincoln has died, aged 63. The Knots Landing and Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood actress — whose real name was Laurie Jill Park — passed away on April 22 after battling breast cancer since 2008, her company Actors Audition Studios have announced. The firm said in a Facebook post: 'It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Lar Park Lincoln, celebrated actress, founder of Actors Audition Studios, and America's beloved Audition Coach, on April 22, 2025. 'Over her 45-year career, Lar left an unforgettable mark on Hollywood through her dynamic performances and dedication to mentoring aspiring actors. 'A Dallas-based entrepreneur, Lar founded Actors Audition Studios and authored Get Started, Not Scammed. 'Her television legacy includes her iconic five-year role as dual characters on 'Knots Landing', alongside Michele Lee and William Devane, and her powerful lead performance in 'Children of the Night' opposite Kathleen Quinlan and Mario Van Peebles. 'She also guest-starred alongside legends like Michael Landon, Angela Lansbury, and Christina Applegate. 'Lar earned the Bronze Halo Award for her contributions to entertainment and is best remembered as the telekinetic 'scream queen' Tina Sheppard in Friday the 13th Part VII.' Lar Park Lincoln Credit: BANG - Entertainment News Lar is survived by her daughter Piper and son Trevor — whom she had with her late husband Michael Lincoln, who died from cancer at the age of 43 in 2015 — as well as sister Karen, brother Michael, her four grandchildren, Aura, Benjamin, Jack, and Mia, and her poodle, Charlie. The statement continued: 'The family requests privacy during this time and is grateful for the outpouring of love over Lar's four-decade career. 'In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The SAG-AFTRA Foundation or The Entertainment Community Fund.' Lar was born in Dallas, Texas, and made her acting debut in telefilm Children of the Night in 1985. Her other credits included appearances in the likes of Heart of the City, Highway to Heaven, The Princess Academy, Murder, She Wrote, and Beverly Hills, 90210. Lar's most famous small-screen role was the scheming Linda Fairgate in Knots Landing, who she played during the ninth season in 1987, before returning for the 11th season in 1989 and staying until her character was murdered during season 13. On the big screen, she was best known for playing Tina Shepard in the gruesome horror flick, 'Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood' in 1988. She later reprised the role in 2021's 'Rose Blood: A Friday the 13th Fan Film'. As well as acting and her business, Lar published a book in 2008 called 'Get Started, Not Scammed' - which offered advice to budding actors on how to make it in showbusiness. She was also a guest on the QVC channel for almost 20 years, where she showed off her Piper Alexander Collection clothing line, as well as beauty and travel items.
Perth Now
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Lar Park Lincoln dead at 63
Lar Park Lincoln has died. The 'Knots Landing' and 'Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood' actress - whose real name was Laurie Jill Park - passed away on April 22 at the age of 63 after battling breast cancer since 2008, her company Actors Audition Studios have announced. The firm said in a Facebook post: "It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Lar Park Lincoln, celebrated actress, founder of Actors Audition Studios, and America's beloved Audition Coach, on April 22, 2025. "Over her 45-year career, Lar left an unforgettable mark on Hollywood through her dynamic performances and dedication to mentoring aspiring actors. "A Dallas-based entrepreneur, Lar founded Actors Audition Studios and authored Get Started, Not Scammed. "Her television legacy includes her iconic five-year role as dual characters on 'Knots Landing', alongside Michele Lee and William Devane, and her powerful lead performance in 'Children of the Night' opposite Kathleen Quinlan and Mario Van Peebles. "She also guest-starred alongside legends like Michael Landon, Angela Lansbury, and Christina Applegate. "Lar earned the Bronze Halo Award for her contributions to entertainment and is best remembered as the telekinetic "scream queen" Tina Sheppard in Friday the 13th Part VII." Lar is survived by her daughter Piper and son Trevor - whom she had with her late husband Michael Lincoln, who died from cancer at the age of 43 in 2015 – as well as sister Karen, brother Michael, her four grandchildren, Aura, Benjamin, Jack, and Mia, and her poodle, Charlie. The statement continued: "The family requests privacy during this time and is grateful for the outpouring of love over Lar's four-decade career. "In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The SAG-AFTRA Foundation or The Entertainment Community Fund." Lar was born in Dallas, Texas, and made her acting debut in telefilm 'Children of the Night' in 1985. Her other credits included appearances in the likes of 'Heart of the City', 'Highway to Heaven', The Princess Academy', 'Murder, She Wrote', and 'Beverly Hills, 90210'. Lar's most famous small-screen role was the scheming Linda Fairgate in 'Knots Landing', who she played during the ninth season in 1987, before returning for the 11th season in 1989 and staying until her character was murdered during season 13. On the big screen, she was best known for playing Tina Shepard in the gruesome horror flick, 'Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood' in 1988. She later reprised the role in 2021's 'Rose Blood: A Friday the 13th Fan Film'. As well as acting and her business, Lar published a book in 2008 called 'Get Started, Not Scammed' - which offered advice to budding actors on how to make it in showbusiness. She was also a guest on the QVC channel for almost 20 years, where she showed off her Piper Alexander Collection clothing line, as well as beauty and travel items.
Metro
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Soap star and horror film legend Lar Park Lincoln dies aged 63
Lar Park-Lincoln, a star from American soap Knots Landing, has died at the age of 63. The star played the character of Linda Fairgate in the show on and off from 1987 through to 1991. Shortly before she joined the soap, Lar became a cast member of horror film Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood. She portrayed a woman with telekinesis, who went up against Jason Voorhees. Across her incredible career, Lar was also a guest star on Murder, She Wrote, and often featured on the home shopping channel QVC. Her cause of death remains undisclosed, with her dead being announced by the Actors Audition Studios on Thursday. Posting on social media platform Facebook to confirm the news, the firm – which was founded by Lar – said her family 'requests privacy' at this time and also noted: 'In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The SAG-AFTRA Foundation or The Entertainment Community Fund.' When Lar was a child, she decided she wanted to become an actor. She was born Laurie Jill Park to a military family in Dallas. She dipped her toe in the industry as a model, but previously stated that she always had her 'eye on acting'. Lar also featured in adverts and attended acting classes, passionate about learning more about the craft. Ultimately, Lar's dream of breaking into the acting world came in 1985, in the TV film Children of the Night. View More » Lar was diagnosed with breast cancer in the past, and underwent 17 surgeries in the space of around five years. MORE: Hee Haw star Lulu Roman, gospel singer with 'voice of an angel', dies aged 78 MORE: Malcolm in the Middle fans 'crying' after Frankie Muniz reunites with 00s co-stars MORE: WWE star, 43, open to first match in 13 years after forced retirement
