STRATFORD February 24, 2011 DOWNSELL ROAD Price: £239,995 This two bedroom Victorian cottage would make an appealing starter property for young professionals. It has been recently redecorated in soft neutral colours and boasts a compact but pretty garden. Ideally located for commuters on the Stratford/Leyton border, with no less than five rail or tube stations under a mile away. [...]
RENTING February 24, 2011 DIRECTOR OF CENTRAL LONDON LETTINGS FIRM, DRAKER LETTINGS WWW.DRAKER.CO.UK Q.I have a rental property that has been on the market for some time now. I have also not heard from my agent for a while. Is there anything I can do to speed things up? A.There are four things you can do when a property [...]
PROPERTY NEWS February 24, 2011 HOMEBUYERS GAIN INVESTOR POWERS A new service which will enable homebuyers to enjoy many of the same perks as property investors has been launched this week by property company Assetz. “Assetz Homes” will help buyers to secure the best properties at the most competitive prices by negotiating discounts on their behalf – a significant advantage [...]
Monster raving brilliance on stage February 24, 2011 Theatre FRANKENSTEIN National Theatre, Olivier EPIC in every way – from its vast scenery to its geographical sweep (Switzerland, Scotland, Arctic tundra) via themes that include creation, love, original sin, revenge, sexual politics, religion – this adaptation of Mary Shelley’s masterpiece is as memorable a piece of theatre as you’ll find. Directed by Oscar winner Danny [...]
ALSO OUT THIS WEEKEND February 24, 2011 FILM I AM NUMBER FOUR Ropey sci-fi drama with Alex Pettyfer in peril as an alien survivor on Earth. ANIMAL KINGDOM Highly-acclaimed, award-winning Australian crime drama. THE RITE Antony Hopkins stars in this not-very-scary excorcism thriller. DVD DESPICABLE ME Enjoyable kids’ animation, with Steve Carrel on lead vocal duties. BURKE & HARE Simon Pegg and [...]
Luxe power-dressing ruled at LFW February 24, 2011 WOMEN fond of statement power-dressing and cosy-sexy outfits rejoice: Autumn/Winter 2011 promises to be a riot of silky knits, tweedy suits, luxuriant fabrics and stunning colours in hyper-autumnal hues. At City favourite Aquascutum there was strident architectural outwear – coats and jackets in sharp boxy shapes (see picture). There was a real emphasis on suit [...]
Get the red carpet look February 24, 2011 1 For ladies with perfect all-round bods: Rachel Gilbert Sasha dress (£1,052) 2 For skinny minis who need to create curves: Madame X blue and gold dress (£695) 3 For the curvy hour glass figure: Rachel Gilbert black sparkle dress (£832) 4 For women with broader upper bodies who prefer to show their legs and [...]
HOW TO GET DRESSED: OSCAR SPECIAL February 24, 2011 FOUNDERS OF ROUS ILAND MEMBERS’ BOUTIQUE, WWW.ROUSILAND.COM Q.With the Oscars on Sunday, I fancy going all-out with a big, glamorous dress soon. Any tips on how I can look like a star? A.Looking like a star is all about radiating confidence and inner poise – see Sandra Bullock, last year’s Best Actress winner, pictured right. [...]
WIN AND A PRAYER February 23, 2011 ARSENAL1 vs STOKE 0 ARSENAL captain Cesc Fabregas last night vowed to win his race to be fit for Sunday’s Carling Cup final after injuries to him and Theo Walcott soured a victory over Stoke that lifted the Gunners to within one point of Premier League leaders Manchester United. Fabregas (right) was taken off with [...]
Fergie seeks home comfort February 23, 2011 MARSEILLE 0 vs MANCHESTER UTD 0 MANCHESTER UNITED manager Sir Alex Ferguson hopes home advantage will have a decisive say in the outcome of his side’s delicately poised last 16 Champions League tie against Marseille. The French champions managed to avoid the concession of an away goal but failed to force United goalkeeper Edwin van [...]
