Robshaw favourite to lead England as Wood ruled out January 19, 2012 HARLEQUINS back-rower Chris Robshaw appears destined to skipper England for the start of next month’s Six Nations after his principal rival for the role, Tom Wood, was yesterday ruled out of the tournament’s first two matches with a toe injury. England begin their Six Nations defence at Murrayfield against Scotland on 4 February before a [...]
Villas-Boas: Terry OK to play in QPR showdown January 19, 2012 CHELSEA boss Andre Villas-Boas insists he has no qualms about fielding captain John Terry in next week’s powderkeg FA Cup tie with QPR. The Blues return to Loftus Road on Saturday week, four days before Terry is due in court over claims he racially abused Rangers defender Anton Ferdinand in October. But, asked whether he [...]
Idowu gold medal boost after champ Evora injured January 19, 2012 BRITISH triple-jump star Phillips Idowu’s hopes of claiming gold at London 2012 have received a boost after reigning Olympic champion Nelson Evora was ruled out. Portuguese Evora, who beat Idowu into silver medal position in Beijing four years ago, suffered a recurrence of a stress fracture on his right shinbone while training. “Given the necessary [...]
Brave Clarke vying for best comeback of 2011 honour January 19, 2012 THERE was no more heart-warming sporting moment in 2011 than Darren Clarke’s victory in the Open Championship. At the age of 42, at his 20th attempt, the odds were decidedly stacked against him. His victory came at the end of difficult personal time for him following the death of his wife four years earlier. As [...]
Rangers agree Taiwo deal January 19, 2012 FOOTBALL: New QPR manager Mark Hughes has stepped up his January recruitment drive by agreeing a deal to bring AC Milan left-back Taye Taiwo to Loftus Road. Hughes is keen to strengthen his defence after succeeding Neil Warnock as manager, with Chelsea stopper Alex and Manchester City’s Nedum Onuoha also on his radar.
Ashton confirms Sarries switch January 19, 2012 RUGBY UNION: Saracens have completed the signing of Northampton and England wing Chris Ashton on a “long-term” contract. The 24-year-old, whose Saints deal expires in the summer, will join the current Premiership champions for the 2012-13 campaign.
From Kensington to Farringdon: why London’s prices are buoyant January 19, 2012 WHY ARE PROPERTY VALUES IN CENTRAL LONDON RISING FASTER THAN REST OF THE UK? Prices in Prime Central London are indeed out-performing the rest of the country. Over the last 12 months, average house prices across the UK have remained broadly stable, meanwhile in Prime Central London (PCL), prices rose by 12.1 per cent in [...]
PROPERTY NEWS January 19, 2012 HOUSE PRICES FALL AGAIN Knight Frank/Markit’s January House Price Sentiment Index (HPSI) shows the rate of decline in house prices was similar to December. Around five per cent of households said the value of their home had risen since December, while around 19 per cent reported a fall. The resulting HPSI figure of 43.2 is [...]
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RENT January 19, 2012 HEAD OF RENTALS AYLESFORD INTERNATIONAL Q. I’m looking to invest in a buy-to-let property and wonder whether one with off street parking and/or a garage might be a good bet in terms of increased rental return. Could I also benefit from renting the garage under a separate agreement? A. There is currently a shortage of [...]
