Film review: American Sniper wide of mark January 15, 2015 Cert 15 | ★★★☆☆ Clint Eastwood’s directorial career rivals even that of Woody Allen in terms of sheer volume of output, encompassing 30-odd movies over 40-odd years. But the theme of violence – usually carried out by men – and its place in the American psyche is an itch he just can’t seem to scratch. [...]
Something for the weekend January 15, 2015 Eat Amaru Restaurant London’s latest Japanese-South American cross-over restaurant is something special, with delicate sashimi, Peruvian ceviche and the odd truffle shaving. A welcome addition to St Katharine Dock. Visit amaru.london or call 0207 704765. THINK TEDXCLAPHAM Head down south for the inaugral TEDxClapham conference this Saturday. Speakers include brains behind Movember Justin Coghlan and [...]
Luxury extras for new London homes: From rooftop yoga in Hammersmith to virtual golf on the Thames January 15, 2015 New homes now come with luxury extras as standard to lure in Londoners with busy schedules. Developers are continually trying to outdo their competitors by incorporating extra leisure facilities into the service charge. And, in time-honoured property fashion, the need to keep up with the Jones’ has led to ever more outlandish services, from virtual [...]
54 Eaton Square: The Belgravia apartment that upstages all others January 15, 2015 If you’re interested in literature or science, there are a multitude of properties that once housed prestigious individuals in their fields. Architectural admirers, too, have a plethora of period properties in the capital that are considered historical gems. But for movie fans, the homes of their silver screen heroes remain relatively illusive. An apartment on [...]
Brits drawn to Soho homes: 15 Hollen Street is latest development in once subversive London district January 15, 2015 In Victorian times, Soho was a murky and dangerous district. Home to London’s original red light district, it was the place where the gentry mixed with poverty-stricken artists. Nowadays, you’re more likely to bump into an advertising executive sipping a mocktail than a lady of the night, but it’s still a thriving cultural hub with [...]
Focus on Blackfriars: The rise and rise of City towers on the South Bank January 15, 2015 Of all the makeovers the City of London has undergone in the ancient heart of the capital, Blackfriars is set to be one of the most breathtaking. The opening of Blackfriars South in 2013 marked the first new train station to open on the south bank of the Thames in 120 years. Commuters will no [...]
Private View: On the market in blackfriars January 15, 2015 THE RESIDENCE from £499,950 Developer Linden Homes presents this collection of 59 studio, one, two and three bedroom apartments, each with a balcony or terrace, in the heart of Blackfriars. The sixth floor is home to a communal garden and all apartments come with oak-faced front doors, built-in wardrobes and ready for video entry systems. [...]
Pink Sands in The Bahamas: Plots go on sale at this elite resort January 15, 2015 There are few places one can retreat to at this time of year that offers both solitude and sunshine. The Bahamas certainly has the heat, but its islands tend to spill over with winter sunseekers, confined to large resort hotels. But what if you had your own pocket of paradise on a private island? While [...]
Arsenal turn to Krystian Bielik transfer after twin injury blow January 15, 2015 Arsenal are poised to complete the signing of 17-year-old Polish midfielder Krystian Bielik after captain Mikel Arteta and defender Mathieu Debuchy were both ruled out for three months. Bielik is expected to fly to London today for a medical, after his club Legia Warsaw confirmed the Gunners had seen off rival interest from Hamburg with [...]
Bucks dispatch Knicks as London hosts NBA glitz January 15, 2015 THE MILWAUKEE Bucks soundly beat the more celebrated New York Knicks last night in the NBA’s latest glitzy visit to the O2 -– another step towards a permanent franchise affiliated to the American basketball league in the capital. Shooting guard OJ Mayo’s 22 points helped the Bucks beat the out-of-form Knicks, who boast the NBA’s [...]
