Cook up a storm in Barnes: Scarth House is a rare period property with kitchen space for four ovens April 23, 2015 London is fortunate enough to have a multitude of Victorian and Georgian houses that are still in a good enough condition to be a decent family home. But you don't hear so much about houses that were built in the reign of William IV, who was king for only seven years between 1830-37. But [...]
A vision for the future of King’s Cross: Show apartment is unveiled at The Plimsoll Building April 23, 2015 King’s Cross is one of the largest and most exciting regenerations currently underway in London, and visitors got their first taste of what it would be like to live in one of its apartments last week. The interior-designed show flat at The Plimsoll Building was unveiled on the site next to Regent’s Canal and [...]
Interior designer Lisa-Marie Mosca on bringing Gatsby glamour to London in Sophia House April 23, 2015 SOPHIA HOUSE, ELLERTON ROAD, WIMBLEDON, £6.95M On a quiet private road bordering the Royal Wimbledon Golf Course, there’s a pocket of 1920s Parisian glamour. Opulent light fixtures and plush upholstery welcome prospective buyers to Sophia House, one of two six-bedroom family houses recently built by luxury developer Newcourt Residential. From the outside, it looks [...]
Focus on Soho: West End hotspot proves that central London never stops moving April 23, 2015 Moments away from Oxford Street and its swinging sister Carnaby Street, Soho has been frequented by artists, writers and more than a few ladies of the night over the centuries. But the recent influx of boutiques, gourmet burger chains and private members’ clubs means the area has caught the eye of London’s prime property developers. [...]
Transport for London chief Sir Peter Hendy brands trains into London “s**t” as Southeastern causes chaos at London Bridge April 23, 2015 The painfully early start, followed by a delayed train, and once on-board it's usually so rammed commuters are lucky if they get even a seat. All of this makes commuting into central London an absolute nightmare. So it's no wonder the commissioner of Transport for London has said the commuter trains which ferry hundreds of [...]
London Marathon 2015: Canada Water station to be renamed Buxton Water for one day only April 23, 2015 Canada Water station will be renamed "Buxton Water" during the London Marathon, Transport for London (TfL) has said. The renaming – during which all the Canada Water roundels will be replaced, and Buxton Water branding will be put up around the station – is part of plans by TfL to make £3.4bn from "non-fare income" [...]
Veteran dealmaker Rupert Hume-Kendall calls time on City career at Bank of America Merrill Lynch April 22, 2015 One of London’s best-known investment bankers is bowing out after 18 years at Bank of America Merrill Lynch. Rupert Hume-Kendall, one of the best-known dealmakers in the City, is stepping down from his position as chairman of global corporate and investment banking for Europe, the Middle East and Africa at Bank of America Merrill Lynch. [...]
General Election 2015: Mastercard’s Ann Cairns wants greater devolution and more technological innovation April 21, 2015 ELECTION COUNTDOWN: 15 DAYS TO GO Every day until the final week of the election campaign, we ask a business leader to say what policies would entice them to vote for a particular party. ANN CAIRNS: PRESIDENT, INTERNATIONAL MARKETS, MASTERCARD ■ Reduce reliance on cash to drive economic growth – Cash costs [...]
London taxi drivers protest on Oxford Street: Everything you need to know April 21, 2015 Black cab drivers today staged a highly visible protest that caused significant inconvenience in central London. Here's everything you need to know about the action by London cabbies. Where and when did the protest take place? The drivers started the "go-slow" protest on Oxford Street in the heart of London at 2:00pm, bringing Oxford Street [...]
Central Line still hit by delays after derailed train and person on the track April 21, 2015 Central Line travellers faced more delays during the evening rush hour, as service resumed with severe delays following the derailing of an engineers' train in the early hours of this morning and a person on the track in the middle of the afternoon. The morning rush hour was thrown into chaos after the train derailed [...]