(Restaurant News Release) Flhip.com has released its latest restaurant openings report, providing restaurant vendors with a sampling of fresh sales and marketing leads that can be found on their website.

Flhip provides regularly updated lead lists, allowing vendors to check for updates at any time. To see leads in your sales area click here.

Click on the map above to see how Flhip can get you in the door first of new restaurants!

Orlando, FL White CastleThe first-ever White Castle opened in September of 1921. Nearly 100 years later, the chain is bracing to open the doors to its largest free-standing restaurant everand its castle themed. The 4,567-square-foot restaurant will feature a modern industrial-style design with indoor and outdoor seating. Two drive-thru lanes will offer customers speedy and safe ways to enjoy some of the fast-food chains iconic sliders. Construction is currently under way near Walt Disney World in the southwest area of Orlando, with a targeted opening of spring 2021.

Reston, VA MatchboxThe regional wood-fired pizza franchise Matchbox just announced plans to move into Reston early next year. The franchise just signed a lease for 1900 Reston Metro Plaza Drive in Suite 100, according to a statement from a public relations agency representing Matchbox. The space is 5,500 square feet and offers expansive patio dining, the agency said in an email. The veteran D.C. restaurant group is currently focused on regional expansion within the DMV, targeting smaller, neighborhood-focused properties.

Louisville, KY Maple Street Biscuit Co.The vacant Yang Kee Noodle building in the Highlands will be occupied by Louisvilles first Maple Street Biscuit Co., a restaurant serving biscuits, salads, coffee and other comfort food with a modern twist. The building at 1004 Bardstown Road has been vacant since the Asian stir fry concept closed in February 2019.

Hialeah, FL Chick-fil-ASeven new Chick-fil-A restaurants soon will open from West Boca to Miami-Dade, employing 700 people and offering South Floridians plenty of additional sites to get fresh chicken sandwiches. In total, these restaurants will create more than 700 full- and part-time job opportunities in South Florida, the company said in a statement. Chick-fil-A expects to continue this strong growth in the South Florida market for the years to come with a focus on the greater Miami area.

Fort Worth, TX Towne GrillRestaurateur Felipe Armenta, operator of three local restaurants including the Tavern, will open a new bar-and-grill early next year in Alliance Town Center in far north Fort Worth. Towne Grill will be similar to the Tavern, his original Fort Worth restaurant, Armenta said. It will open at 9365 Rain Lily Trail, a former location of the Kansas-based Houlihans chain.

Pensacola, FL Freddys Frozen Custard & SteakburgersFreddys Frozen Custard & Steakburgers announced Wednesday it has signed a multi-unit franchise agreement to develop 50 new restaurants over the next several years across the Southeast. As part of this agreement, Freddys will grow its footprint throughout the Florida west coast and panhandle, with locations currently under development and slated to open next year in Pensacola and Tampa.

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The stone and shingle colonial house at 18 Beachside Common sits on a 2.10-acre level property with views of salt marshes and Long Island Sound.

The stone and shingle colonial house at 18 Beachside Common sits on a 2.10-acre level property with views of salt marshes and Long Island Sound.

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The stone and shingle colonial house at 18 Beachside Common sits on a 2.10-acre level property with views of salt marshes and Long Island Sound.

The stone and shingle colonial house at 18 Beachside Common sits on a 2.10-acre level property with views of salt marshes and Long Island Sound.

On the Market: Westport home has beautiful coastal views

WESTPORT One room in the classic stone and shingle colonial house at 18 Beachside Common is adorned with a framed poster of the Cernay Cottage Hotel.

Cernay is a village in northeastern France along the River Thur. The village is beautiful, to be sure, and the poster serves as a daily reminder that this family appreciates beautiful places. Although, visitors to this home need not glimpse the poster to realize that. They need only look out the windows in almost any one of this homes 10 rooms or simply step outside. The view will underscore that point.

This beige house enjoys views of a scenic salt marsh and vistas of Long Island Sound just beyond. And, whereas denizens of Cernay have an abundance of storks, Beachside Common residents can enjoy herons, egrets, cormorants and other waterfowl.

Cernay may have a beautiful setting that welcomes people to stroll and explore, according to the website France-voyage.com. The residents of Beachside Common can stroll in their own beautiful setting along the sands of Burying Hill Beach, just a very short walk from the house. Also within easy walking distance is Greens Farms Academy and the Greens Farms Metro North Railroad train station - making this a dream location for commuters.

No need to wait years for a parking sticker, one former resident said.

The 4,284-square-foot house was built in 1979 in Westports Greens Farms section at the end of a picturesque and friendly, multi-million dollar coastal cul-de-sac, according to the listing agent.

One former, long-time neighbor said Beachside Common offers a real family neighborhood with warm and supportive fellow residents. The residents of this unique community have held annual block parties and a monthly book club, she said.

Aside from the beautiful and peaceful setting, and the welcoming neighbors, the house itself is quite a draw. A fabulous floor plan awaits you - sun-drenched, generously sized living and dining rooms, huge paneled family room with a large stone hearth, as well as an adjacent country kitchen and expansive deck - all overlooking the level, park-like, exceedingly private yard, the enviable (in-ground swimming) pool area and putting green, the agent said.

French doors, flanked by tall sidelights, open into the foyer. The open floor plan and numerous large windows provide views of the peaceful 2.10-acre level property. In the living room there is a built-in window seat. The dining room features wainscoting on the lower walls and sliding doors to the raised deck. There is a floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace and paneling on the walls in the spacious family room, a portion of which has a cathedral ceiling. This room also has sliding doors to the deck.

A third set of sliding doors is found in the eat-in section of the country kitchen, which also features oak cabinetry, granite counters, a built-in desk area and high-end appliances.

Upstairs, there are four amply sized bedrooms, including the oversized master suite, which features a vaulted ceiling, ceiling fan, spa bath, dressing room and walk-in closets.

STYLE: Colonial

ADDRESS: 18 Beachside Common

PRICE: $1,399,000

ROOMS: 10

FEATURES: water community, direct waterfront property, views of scenic salt marsh and Long Island Sound, putting green, in-ground swimming pool, easy walking distance to Greens Farms Metro North Railroad train station and Burying Hill Beach, 2.10-acre level property, located on a on tree-lined cul-de-sac, covered deck, patio, exterior lighting, porch, cable - available, one fireplace, zoned central air conditioning, natural gas heat, attic, walk-out lower level, attached three-car garage, circular driveway, stone wall, public water connection, septic system, possible in-law or au pair suite, storage room, four bedrooms, three full and one half baths

SCHOOLS: Greens Farms Elementary, Bedford Middle, Staples High School

ASSESSMENT: $1,451,100

MILL RATE: 16.71 mills

TAXES: $24,248

On the finished walk-out lower level there is a play, recreation or game room, a study, another room and a full bath. The addition of a bath on this level allows for flexibility of use of the space. There could be a fifth bedroom or an au pair or in-law suite, or a home office with a private entrance. All three of the rooms on this level have a slate floor and two of them - the play room and office have sliding doors to the backyard, where there is a gate to the salt marshes.

For more information or to make an appointment to see the house contact Joni Usdan of Coldwell Banker Realty at 203-216-7654 or Joni@JoniHomes.com.

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Since the lockdowns, prospective house buyers have been eyeing up rural destinations like Surrey because they offer more properties with garden space, views and privacy.

According to one Surrey estate agent, the pattern has emerged as people are looking to accommodate working from home long term.

After the first lockdown, figures show that average house prices soared in the county as a result of stamp duty holidays, searches for bigger homes, and pent up demand.

With this uplift in mind, and with the housing market staying open during the second national lockdown, we have shone a spotlight on a selection of the best two-bedroom houses on the market with enviable gardens.

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First off, we are able to take a look inside this Grade II-listed cottage close to Oxted. It is on the market for 650,000.

The home, in The Walk, was originally two of four cottages and is believed to date back to around 1640.

The property is full of period features including exposed beams, latch doors and inglenook fireplaces.

A stable door opens into the sitting room which has a working inglenook fireplace, formerly housing the old bread oven.

Steps lead up to the cottage gardens which have pretty trellis archways and flower beds. There is also a compost area, a wood store and a shed outside.

At the back of the property, the garden is mainly paved and has a terrace featuring a fish pond.

Steps lead down to an office which is ideal for working from home in the pandemic.

Next we look inside this two-bedroom thatched cottage in Farley Green, near to Albury which sits south east of Guildford.

The rural hamlet of Farley Green is situated in the heart of the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and is well known for its history as one of the largest Romano British settlements in Surrey.

A short distance away, the villages of Shamley Green, Albury and Shere offer convenience shops and post offices, in addition to a farm shop, caf and delicatessen, churches and pubs. It is on the market for 795,000.

The detached thatched cottage is set in beautiful gardens and has planning permission granted to rebuild a four-bedroom house.

The property, called Thatch Cottage, dates back to around 1920. It has a light living room leading to the kitchen which has views over the rear garden.

The larger of the two bedrooms is on the ground floor with a bathroom en-suite. It is south-west facing and has views over the front garden and surrounding countryside.

The gardens which surround the cottage are beautiful and feature trees, hedges and an array of flower and shrub beds.

Third on the list is this two-bedroom home in Weybridge with a garden that backs onto the River Wey.

The house, in Glencoe Road, has an asking price of 650,000. Its location is described as "rare and enviable" on Rightmove - it is in a tranquil spot, being on a no through road, but is still only a few hundred yards away from the town centre, pubs and riverside walks.

The ground floor is largely open plan with a reception area separated from the dining area by a partially open staircase and chimney.

The kitchen has a tiled floor, traditional kitchen units finished with granite work surfaces, a sky light window to one side and folding doors overlooking and leading to the rear garden - which is the property's standout feature.

The lawn widens towards the river and has a timber shed perfect for housing kayaks and paddleboards. The garden finishes with brick steps down to a private mooring.

The next house we can take a look inside is this semi-detached cottage in West Molesey which is currently on the market for 985,000.

The 17th Century and Grade II-listed home has parking for five cars and it situated less than two miles from Hampton Court station which has a twice-hourly service to London Waterloo. A short walk away is Hurst Park and the river.

The kitchen is open plan with a stunning conservatory attached to it. The beamed sitting-room has a wood-burning stove and an old bread oven containing a pull-out wine rack.

Both bedrooms, which have built-in wardrobes, have either an en-suite bathroom or shower room with underfloor heating.

Its garden is secluded and includes a home office, a potting shed, bike storage and lighting. It also has planning permission to extend.

Lastly, we take a look inside this thatched cottage in Portsmouth Road, Esher, on the market for 799,950.

The cottage sits three miles away from Esher train station and 2.7 from Cobham station. Each provide regular services to London Waterloo and have high streets offering an array of amenities.

The thatched cottage has charming features including a feature fireplace in the reception room.

The kitchen has wooden units, a stable door and adjacent is a utility room which leads to a large room with a high ceiling and doors to the garden.

There is a self-contained annexe which has a reception room, bedroom, kitchen and bathroom.

The garden is private and secluded thanks to mature trees, shrubs and plants.

There is also a separate courtyard which can be accessed by the sitting room via patio doors. To the front and side of the property there is a lot of space for off-street parking.

Property viewings can still take place during lockdown but the following precautions must be taken to ensure you can be as safe as possible.

Anyone experiencing coronavirus symptoms should stay at home and should neither attend nor host a viewing.

An initial viewing should be done virtually, wherever possible, with the assistance of property agents.

Viewings should be arranged by appointment only and members of the public who are viewing a property in person should wear a suitable face covering unless they are exempt.

For further details, view our dedicated story on house viewings and sales in lockdown 2 here.

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GEMMA ANNE MCNICHOL, aged 33 and of Westover Road, admits committing fraud in that she dishonestly made a false representation, namely using a bank card that was not his, to buy items for himself in St Michaels Road, Bournemouth, on June 4. Committed to prison for four weeks, suspended for six months. To pay 128 surcharge and 85 costs. Also admits committing fraud in that she dishonestly made a false representation, namely using a bank card that was not his, to buy items for himself in St Michaels Road, Bournemouth, on June 5. Committed to prison for four weeks concurrent, suspended for six months. Also admits committing fraud in that she dishonestly made a false representation, namely using a bank card that was not his, to buy items for himself in St Michaels Road, Bournemouth, on June 5. Committed to prison for four weeks concurrent, suspended for six months. Also admits commission of a further offence during the operational period of a suspended sentence order made on April 8 for the offences of threatening behaviour, fraud and theft. Suspended sentence of 18 weeks imprisonment, suspended for 12 months, amended by extending operational period to 13 months. Also admits failing to comply with the supervision requirements imposed following release from a period of imprisonment in that she failed to attend appointments with her supervising officer on April 9 and April 17 and failed to reside at an address she gave to the court on April 8. Fined 20. To pay 60 costs.

JAMES CHASE SMITH, aged 35 and of no fixed abode, admits sending by means of a public electronic communications network a message that was grossly offensive or of an indecent, obscene or menacing character in Anstey Road, Bournemouth, on July 29. Restraining order made, which lasts until April 28, 2022. Fined 200. To pay 34 surcharge and 85 costs. Also admits being drunk and disorderly in Anstey Road, Bournemouth, on July 29. No separate penalty.

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RIO ALEXANDRA CHECKLEY, aged 29 and of Fitzmaurice Road, Christchurch, admits driving a Renault Clio in Duncliff Road, Bournemouth, on March 28 with not less than 3.2 micrograms of THC per litre of blood. Fined 120. To pay 32 surcharge. To pay 20 costs. Disqualified from holding or obtaining a driving licence for 12 months. Also admits using a Renault Clio in Duncliff Road, Bournemouth, on March 28 without insurance. Fined 120. Driving record endorsed.

MATTHEW SIMON CROUCH, aged 44 and of Avenue Road, Christchurch, admits without the consent of the owner of a Volvo XC90, taking it and using it for himself or another and after the vehicle was unlawfully taken and before it was recovered, damaged of less than 5,000 was caused to the vehicle in Christchurch on April 7. Community order made whereby the defendant must attend appointments and take part in activities for 30 days. Fined 20. To pay 600 compensation. Disqualified from holding or obtaining a driving licence for 12 months. Also admits resisting PC Laura Naim, a constable in the execution of her duty, in Christchurch on April 7. Community order made. Also admits driving a Volvo XC90 in Christchurch on April 7 without a licence. No separate penalty. Driving record endorsed. Also admits driving a Volvo XC90 in Christchurch on April 7 without insurance. No separate penalty. Driving record endorsed.

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STEPHEN MARTINDALE, aged 39 and of Sutton, Wimborne, admits destroying patio doors to the value of 490.66 belonging to AJ Developments in Fabricus Gardens, Broadstone, on June 19, 2019. Fined 1,344. To pay 490.66. To pay 134 surcharge and 85 costs.

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A recent report shows the pandemic has been especially difficult for business owners from diverse backgrounds.

BUFFALO, New York Soda Kuczkowski is in the business of sleep. In addition to her seminars, Kuczkowski owned a brick and mortar shop on Hertel Avenue for hosting consultations. A part of the space was also used for retail purposes. Her operations slowed down significantly as a result of the Coronavirus pandemic.

"I was doing a ton of live seminars so when the pandemic happened a lot of those were initially were canceled. A lot of conferences locally were canceled," she told 2 On your side's Karys Belger.

Like many others, Kuzkowski shut down her shop and began to work remotely. She recently reopening her shop, but her working hours have been limited.

"I have a 6-year-old daughter, so when she switched to the hybrid model. It was my responsibility to be with her five days a week."

Kuczkowski told 2 On Your Side, her husband's work is considered essential and she's worked with his schedule to make sure they're both able to help with her daughter. For her, this means less time in her shop.

"Quite honestly, its only three hours on Friday and four hours on Saturday. Its seven days a week. Its not a lot."

What's helped is her ability to occasionally take on remote clients in different cities in both the United States and other parts of the world. The time changes allow her to work when her daughter is asleep. Kuczkowski said, she continued to pay rent for her space as if it was operating but did not apply for any assistance for her businesses because she did not meet the qualifications for most of the loans.

She also says she has money put away in case of an emergency, but she's aware of other Hispanic-owned businesses in the area that were not so lucky. She says the women entrepreneurs she knows are having an especially hard time.

"I can honestly say that the majority of the women-owned Hispanic businesses. I know of one that, she already closed, she had to close, two or three months into the pandemic."

This trend is also happening across the country. A report from the National Bureau of Economic Research says the number of Latinx small-business owners has decreased from 32 percent to 28 percent during the pandemic. The report specifically discusses the disproportionate effect the pandemic has had on communities of color.

Kuczkowski told 2 On Your Side the key to making sure revenue continues to come in is to find innovative ways to make things work. She's not the only one who is finding new ways to make things work.

Jonathan Vargas is the manager at Taqueria Ranchos La Delicias on Niagara Street. Vargas said the restaurant has been following the guidelines set by the state. Using delivery apps has helped keep them afloat.

"We just have to follow the guidelines you know and just see what we can and cannot do," Vargas said.

The restaurant is currently operating at half-capacity, complete with caution tape on the booths to enforce social distancing. Opening the patio and doing delivery in addition to the food truck helped during the summer, but with winter theres still a concern.

In the meantime, therere limits to staff schedules and gloves at the salsa bar. And like Kuczkowski, Vargas is hoping to see more improvement as he learns to navigate the changes.

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Bought by:Matthew Boorhees,cofounder of the accounts-payable company Anybill.

Bought by:Matthew Boorhees,cofounder of the accounts-payable company Anybill.

Listed:$5,350,000.

Sold:$5,000,000.

Days on market:64.

Where:Spring Valley.

Style:Colonial.

Bragging points:Nearly 6,000 square feet on almost an acre, with six bedrooms, eight bathrooms, five fireplaces, and a pool.

Bought by:Brian Roehrkasse,vice president of communications at Facebook, andMegan Gerking,a partner at Morrison Foerster.

Listed:$3,250,000.

Sold:$3,250,000.

Days on market:1.

Where:Cleveland Park.

Style:Traditional.

Bragging points:A renovated 1909 house with seven bedrooms and six baths, custom trim and moldings, and lots of natural light.

Bought by:Kristin Fisher,Fox News correspondent, andWalker Forehand,a partner at the investment firm Canapi Ventures.

Listed:$2,995,000.

Sold:$2,900,000.

Days on market:70.

Where:Kent.

Style:Colonial.

Bragging points:New construction, with five bedrooms, six baths, a patio and outdoor fireplace, and a two-car garage.

Sold by:Shaun Donovan,former Secretary of Housing and Urban Development and New York City mayoral candidate, andLiza Gilbert,a landscape architect.

Listed:$2,850,000.

Sold:$2,850,000.

Days on market:4.

Where:Cathedral Heights.

Style:Foursquare.

Bragging points:On a large corner lot, with six bedrooms, five baths, and original 1920s millwork, floors, and doors.

Sold by:Mark Segraves,a reporter with NBC4.

Listed:$1,299,000.

Sold:$1,407,000.

Days on market:5.

Where:North Cleveland Park.

Style:Colonial.

Bragging points:Four bedrooms and three baths, plus a sunroom, English-garden-style landscaping, and two fireplaces.

Sold by:Marcus Goodwin,a real-estate developer running for DC Council.

Listed:$1,095,000.

Sold:$1,200,000.

Days on market:3.

Where:16th Street Heights.

Style:Foursquare.

Bragging points: Six bedrooms and four baths, with a wraparound porch, a rear patio, and a detached carriage house.

Bought by:Tarek Helou,a partner at Wilson Sonsini.

Listed:$2,400,000.

Sold:$2,325,000.

Days on market:Not publicly listed.

Where:Vienna.

Style:Craftsman.

Bragging points:Five bedrooms and six baths, with a spacious front porch, a two-car garage, and two fireplaces.

Some sales information provided by American City Business Leads and Diana Hart of Washington Fine Properties.

Photographs Courtesy of HomeVisit

This article appears in the November 2020issue ofWashingtonian.

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A three-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bathroom beachside condominium in a 1975 complex

This condominium complex is about a mile from the entrance to Zuma Beach, a county beach known for its surfing and wide stretches of sand. Less developed than the nearby Malibu and Santa Monica beaches, Zuma is popular with locals. Several public schools, including Point Dume Elementary and Malibu High School, are a five-minute drive, as is Kanan-Dume Road, which connects this part of Malibu to the western San Fernando Valley.

Size: 1,584 square feet

Price per square foot: $1,057

Indoors: The units front door opens into a large living area with sliding-glass doors out to a balcony that offers partial views of the Pacific Ocean. This space has hardwood floors, white wainscoting and a tiled fireplace set into a corner. Opposite the fireplace is an open staircase that leads to the second floor.

To the right of the living room, facing the back of the unit, is a wide doorway to the kitchen, which also has hardwood floors. The sellers, who bought the home in 2015, added new cream-colored wood cabinets. Off the kitchen is an enclosed patio; once additional outdoor space, the room is now used for dining.

Upstairs, there are three bedrooms. The primary suite, at the top of the stairs, has two large windows with an ocean view, a walk-in closet and a bathroom with a combination tub and shower. One of the two guest rooms is currently used as a home office. Both rooms have treetop views; they share a bathroom with an orange-tiled shower and a white vanity.

Outdoor space: From the living room, double-paned sliding-glass doors open to a balcony that overlooks other buildings in the complex. The balcony is wide enough to hold several chairs and a small table. Building amenities include a saltwater swimming pool, tennis facilities and a clubhouse that can be rented for events. A garage attached to this unit holds two cars.

Taxes: $21,276 (estimated), plus a $1,079 monthly homeowner association fee

Contact: Kristina Theard, 310-245-9262, the Agency; theagencyre.com

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Our stretch of record-breaking November warmth is about to come to a windy and abrupt end later tonight as a cold front moves across Michigan, possibly touching off thunderstorms and packing some big winds.

According to the National Weather Service, gusty winds will start kicking in this afternoon, and may hit 30 to 40 mph. Stronger winds are forecast for tonight, with gusts up to 55 mph.

If thunderstorms develop this evening, that could boost winds even higher, with some gusts topping 60 mph, the NWS has said.

Now is the best time to secure all loose items and make sure you have supplies ready in case of a power outage, the NWS staff in Grand Rapids said. The strong winds will end by sunrise. Temperatures will also be much cooler by that point.

Daytime temperatures on Wednesday are expected to be about 30 degrees colder than today, reaching just into the 40s in the Lower Peninsula.

In the Upper Peninsula, Gale Warnings over Lake Superior will kick in after midnight tonight.

Because of the expected high winds tonight, downed trees and power outages are possible across the state.

Consumers Energy issued a cautionary statement on the forecast, alerting people to the wind issue:

Consumers Energy reminds the public to stay at least 25 feet away from a downed wire and anything it is touching. Report downed wires by calling 9-1-1 and Consumers Energy at 800-477-5050. Always assume a downed wire, even if not sparking, is energized.

Customers are also reminded, if they lose power, to never use a generator in an attached garage, basement, enclosed patio or near any air intakes. Doing so could cause a generator to produce hazardous levels of carbon monoxide, an odorless, colorless and deadly gas. Portable generators should be operated 25 feet outside of any building, away from windows, doors and vents.

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HEARTLESS burglars smashed their way into a young widows home as she went to visit relatives for the first time since her husbands death.

Bolton Crown Court heard how Nishat Akbar had visited her husbands grave every day following his death, at a young age, just months before the burglary at their Lostock home on September 2.

But at the end of August the widow, who had young children, decided to visit relatives in Sheffield.

Michael Blakey, prosecuting, told how, while there, she received a call from her security company to say there had been a power outage and then another message informing her that the alarm had been triggered.

Police who were called found the electric gates to the property ajar and spotted 49-year-old Mark Johnson hiding behind a car.

He was arrested and property which had been stolen from the house, was on him.

Officers then spotted Simon Davies lying face down under a bush .

A trail of footprints was found inside the house leading from a patio door and Mrs Akbar returned home.

She was extremely distressed, said Mr Blakey. She was concerned that the burglars had taken sentimental property belonging to her husband and indeed they had.

The electricity mains wires had been pulled out, six internal doors had been smashed and all the bedrooms including those used by her two children, had been ransacked.

Drawers had been pulled out and a number of jewellery boxes had been emptied and were lying on the floor, said Mr Blakey.

The stolen items, worth around 10,000, were recovered, including a 5,100 Tag Heuer watch belonging to the late Mr Akbar, which Davies initially tried to claim belonged to him.

Davies, aged 47, of Portugal Street, Bolton, and Johnson, of Duke Street, Bolton, both pleaded guilty to burglary.

In a victim statement Mrs Akbar told how she had been devastated by the burglary, especially after the death of her husband.

He was so young and we had out whole lives together, she said.

I have remained in Bolton as I havent wanted to leave as I go to my husbands grave every day.

This was the first time I had built up the confidence to leave Bolton and visit my family for a few days. The fact that this break-in occurred whilst I was away has devastated me and the fact that my husbands property had been taken is something that will stay with me forever.

Nicholas Ross, defending, said Davies, who has a lengthy criminal record, had checked there was no one at the property before burgling it and was not aware of the familys tragedy. He very much wishes me to express his real and very genuine remorse. Once he found out the circumstances of the victim he felt, as he should do, profoundly guilty, said Mr Ross

He added that Davies, who committed his first burglary aged just 12, had also suffered tragedy with his wife dying four years ago.

Judge Graeme Smith sentenced him to 40 months in prison and told him: It has been said on your behalf that you showed real and genuine remorse once you found out about the personal circumstances of Nishat Akbar.

The problem is, when you embark on a burglary, you take a chance. You are invading the property of someone you dont know.

Davies accomplice, Johnson, is isolating and his sentence was adjourned until November 30.

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