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Troubled developer North Point Global has left Liverpool scarred with a patchwork of stalled developments at high-profile sites across the city. The group was once heralded as a powerhouse of regeneration set to deliver two stunning gateways to the city centre and a portfolio of sister projects. Yet after being hit with legal action by Liverpool Council and with its founder subjected to allegations, which he has always denied, of links to criminals, the company is now set to withdraw from its work due to its directors’ own belief that its reputation lies in tatters. North Point Global announced it would dispose of its Liverpool projects in a detailed 1, 100 word press statement sent to the ECHO on Monday afternoon. New Chinatown developer to withdraw from projects after image 'damaged beyond salvage' Blaming ECHO coverage and the “vitriolic” actions of Liverpool Council, the company suggested its position was no longer sustainable in the city. But in reality its withdraw...

A new mural in the Baltic Triangle appears to take aim at those who stripped a Banksy from public view, never to return to the city. The mural has been created in Jamaica Street, next to the newly painted and increasingly popular Liver Bird Wings . The new mural, which appears to be in the Banksy style, includes an image of a monkey alongside a statement, which reads: “You can rob a bank and get away with 10 grand and serve 8 years or you can rob a Banksy and get away with a 100 grand and serve Caviar.” Speculation is mounting as to who has created the piece - and whether it could have been done by the world famous street artist himself. Baltic triangle - a mural with a Banksy mention" src="src" /> The latest addition in the Baltic triangle - a mural with a Banksy mention The message on the mural could be seen as a nod to the latest news, reported in the ECHO this month, that two works by Banksy - the Rat and the Love Plane - that were taken off walls in Live...

Legendary artist Banksy looks to have 'hit back' at thieves who stripped one of his artworks from a city centre street in the best possible way. The mystery painter seems to have created a mural in Liverpool after one of his original paintings was stripped from close to the newly painted Liver Bird Wings . It includes a monkey alongside the statement "you can rob a bank and get away with 10 grand and serve 8 years or you can rob a Banksy and get away with a 100 grand and serve Caviar". The painting appears to be Banksey's style as speculation mounts as to who has created the piece - and whether it could have been done by the world famous street artist himself. The new mural has appeared in Liverpool city centre (Image: Liverpool Echo WS ) The mural appears to be in Banksy's style (Image: Liverpool Echo WS ) Read More The message on the mural could be seen as a nod to the latest news that two works by Banksy - the Rat and the Love Plane - that were take...

Name: Jean Mortlock Location: Sea Point, Cape Town, South Africa Size: 947 square feet Years lived in: 3 years, owned When Jean bought this apartment three years ago, not much needed to be done at all. Unfortunately, just one year later the apartment flooded — not once but twice — and all within two months! All the floors, cabinets and carpets had to be ripped out and replaced. Luckily, this meant Jean got to choose new paint colors, rugs and flooring, which made up for the inconvenience. Jean is a photographer by trade and has been working in the advertising industry for a while as an art buyer and producer. Only recently has she decided to take the leap, follow her heart and branch out into the interiors and art industry. Judging by her home and Instagram feed alone, this is a field that Jean will excel in. Jean's home is awash with color, artwork and sentimental items collected on travels, all of which have a story and personal meaning. This has created a home with a hea...