News about James Burton

EXCLUSIVE: A tumultuous row has erupted in Tunbridge Wells, where a pair of monumental £1 million houses, earmarked to be a new national museum honoring one of Britain's greatest architects, were instead abruptly put up for auction by the local council. Decimus Burton, an architect who created some of London's most prominent buildings, including Wellington Arch and portions of Kew Gardens, had a widely supported museum installation in the upmarket commuter belt town. The museum was supposed to be located in two empty Regency villas designed by Burton, 9 and 10 Crescent Road and an adjacent parking lot, with the intention of converting it into a major tourist attraction in Tunbridge Wells, TWBC). But this week, it emerged that Tunbridge Wells Borough Council (TWBC) had listed it as a 'development opportunity,' prompting outrage from supporters of the scheme.

Asiah Kudi, 20 months old, died in her cot after her mother, Verphy Kudi, 18, (18th), left her alone in a Brighton flat for six days while she went out partying. In December 2019, the child died from dehydration and starvation as a result of flu. After admitting to one count of manslaughter at Lewes Crown Court, Kudi was sentenced to nine years in August 2021. Social workers were concerned about her care in the weeks leading up to her death, and an inquest into Asiah's death heard today.

He may have lost out on a spot in Britain's Got Talent's grand finals, but his career is just getting off, with a new name. Harry Churchill, an 11-year-old guitarist, was delighted to be invited to perform at London's Palladium by idol Sir Brian May, 75, this week. The teen was left speechless after he discovered himself on a zoom call with the renowned Queen actress, who lauded the teen's musical abilities.

The Clock House, a Grade II listed building in St Leonards-on-Sea in East Sussex, is up for auction for £2.5 million. The Clock House has many unusual features, including arched gothic doorways. B L Vulliamy, the clockmaker to King George III, has four clocks in the clock tower. The house has been in the same family for more than 30 years and is now being sold by M&W Sales and Lettings.