FTSE tumbles to three-month closing low on energy worries June 23, 2011 MINERS and energy stocks were the worst hit members of Britain’s sharply lower FTSE 100 index yesterday, hit by heightened fears of a slowdown in global growth. The FTSE 100 ended down 98.61 points, or 1.7 per cent, at 5,674.38, its lowest close since 16 March when markets were plunging in the immediate aftermath of [...]
Greece’s austerity deal lifts Wall St June 23, 2011 US stocks closed way off session lows yesterday on news Greece agreed to a five-year austerity plan, but lingering economic uncertainty ultimately drove indexes mostly lower, keeping a downward trend in place. The Nasdaq wiped out all its losses, ending the session higher and back in the black for the year. The news out of [...]
A gross-out comedy for the ladies June 23, 2011 Film BRIDESMAIDS Cert: 15 PRODUCED by the multi-faceted Judd Apatow, Bridesmaids follows in the footsteps of a recent wave of offbeat comedies such as Anchorman, The 40 Year Old Virgin, Superbad and Knocked Up – with the crucial difference that instead of overgrown frat boys, the protagonists here are women. Saturday Night Live regular Kristen [...]
Russia’s lucrative residential offering June 23, 2011 WITH luxury property developer Yoo launching two new developments in Moscow this year, buying a home in Russia’s booming financial hub looks a more tempting prospect. While the heady days that saw Moscow’s property prices rocket 110 per cent in value are behind us, the more mature market for homes in Moscow is still intriguing. [...]
HERTFORD, HERTS June 23, 2011 COACH HOUSE 6, BALLS PARK Price: £480,000 This grade II-listed first floor apartment overlooks Balls Park. It has two double bedrooms, two en-suite bathrooms, a bespoke kitchen and a family room. It has restored sash windows, oak flooring, porcelain tiling, a double staircase among other period features. Contact: Balls Park 01992 551 777 or go [...]
IMPROVE June 23, 2011 CREATIVE DIRECTOR AT DESIGN CONSULTANCY APD INTERIORS Q. I would like to update my kitchen. What’s trendy at the moment and how can I make sure it will still look good in a few years? A. The choice of kitchen cabinets should generally depend on your future plans. If you think you will never move [...]
PROPERTY NEWS June 23, 2011 HAVE YOURSELF A CASTLE HOME Taymouth Castle in Scotland has been granted planning permission to a private developer to build a luxury hotel, golf course and a collection of private residences on the historic estate. Each residence will offer views over the golf course and surrounding landscape. The development is already in negociations with leading [...]
Rare objects of beauty for everyone to see June 23, 2011 THE country’s leading private art galleries, antique shops and jewellery stores, stocked to the rafters as they tend to be with objects that are beautiful, rare and pricey, can be intimidating places if you just fancy a browse. Enduring the gaze of a sales assistant who knows you have no intention of buying anything is [...]
ALSO OUT THIS WEEKEND June 23, 2011 FILM COUNTDOWN TO ZERO Disturbing documentary about the nuclear weapons industry. Be afraid. CUTTER’S WAY Re-release for the lauded Seventies thriller, starring a dashing young Jeff Bridges. INCENDIES A gruelling drama set in Canada and the Middle East by Quebecois director Dominic Villeneuve. DVD BON IVER Eponymous sophomore album from soulful, talented singer-songwriter Justin Vernon. [...]
Murray to progress but it won’t be easy against Ljubicic June 23, 2011 ANDY MURRAY vs IVAN LJUBICIC TODAY – FROM 1PM, BBC WIMBLEDON’S large contingent of British fans has been happy to declare Andy Murray as its own so far, but he’ll soon be dismissed as a grumpy Scot if he bites the dust against his third round opponent Ivan Ljubicic. Murray has come through his opening [...]
