THE TIPSTER BEATING THE RECESSION MENTALITY September 20, 2009 RETAIL sales figures last week might have been disappointing news for the high street, but video game retailer Game Group has typically outperformed other less resilient companies. We will find out whether Game Group is continuing to perform well when it releases its quarterly earnings on Wednesday. The share price has been relatively flat throughout [...]
For a British break with a twist, stay in a historic house September 20, 2009 HAVE you ever slept in a Tudor folly? I have, and very enjoyable it is too. Thanks to the Landmark Trust, the building conservation scheme that uses proceeds from guests to renovate and maintain old buildings, I stayed in one near Ipswich this summer. Organisations like the Landmark Trust and the National Trust, which also [...]
A Tudor folly with five floors, a great local and superlative views September 20, 2009 FRESTON Tower is located on the River Orwell near Ipswich – from its rooftop you can see the cargo ships approaching from miles off, making their leisurely way to and from the dramatic Orwell Bridge. The tower was built in 1578 by a wealthy Ipswich merchant called Thomas Gooding, though the exact reason for its [...]
For peace, nothing beats a lighthouse September 20, 2009 ON arriving at Bull Point lighthouse and its keepers’ cottages, we were left in no doubt as to why this spectacular spot on the north Devon cliffs was chosen for a lighthouse. The views out over the Bristol Channel are wonderful and on a clear day you can see both the Welsh coast and Lundy [...]
GREAT ESCAPES September 20, 2009 Gothic Temple, BucksThis exquisite temple was built in 1741 and now belongs to Stowe School. It has one of the most important and beautiful landscape gardens in the country: it is one of the last additions to the garden at Stowe formed for Lord Cobham by Charles Bridgeman and his successor, William Kent. That same [...]
Vitamin cocktails and mango soup: fashion food hits London September 20, 2009 LULU GUINNESS DESIGNER TEAThe Metropolitan Hotel, home of the original London Nobu, is delivering its fashion week offering in typical high style. Enter the Lulu Guinness designed “afternoon de-light treat” – a tea composed of edible accessories made from healthy ingredients. Expect low-fat lip, oversized rose and clutch-shaped cupcakes and cookies in anticipation of Guinness’s [...]
Owen strikes late to snatch derby spoils September 20, 2009 SEETHING Manchester City manager Mark Hughes railed at referee Martin Atkinson after seeing his side sunk in arguably the most scintillating Manchester derby ever by Michael Owen’s controversial last-gasp strike. Hughes was fuming after substitute Owen steered home the winning goal in the 96th minute, despite Atkinson having indicated there would be only four minutes [...]
Drogba dazzles but injury mars milestone victory September 20, 2009 CHELSEA manager Carlo Ancelotti insists his side can cope without Didier Drogba after the talismanic striker was carried off in the win over London rivals Tottenham. Drogba continued his impressive early season form, setting up Ashley Cole for the opener and scoring himself to seal a club-record 11th successive Premier League victory that keeps Chelsea [...]
Murray: GB not good enough September 20, 2009 BRITISH No1 Andy Murray refused to commit to Davis Cup duty after defeat to Poland saw Great Britain relegated to the competition’s third tier. Murray won his second singles match to set up a decider, only for 19-year-old debutant Dan Evans to lose in straight sets to Polish No2 Michal Przysiezny. World No3 Murray’s commitment [...]
Fulham slain by Wolves September 20, 2009 FULHAM boss Roy Hodgson blasted a sloppy performance after slipping to a fourth defeat in six games. Summer signing Kevin Doyle headed his first goal for Wolves to open the scoring after 18 minutes, and midfielder David Edwards rattled in a second just after half time. Fulham midfielder Danny Murphy pulled one back from the [...]
