Night Tube series: Top seven places to buy a house in London along the Jubilee Line September 4, 2015 With the Night Tube delayed for the time being, now is the best time to consider buying in an area that’s set to benefit from it. Research shows that when new transport links come in, house prices only rise once the trains start running so it’s worth taking a punt before the asking prices shoot [...]
Premier League preview: Arsenal now ready to reclaim title, Chelsea to prioritise Europe and Manchester United neeed a striker August 7, 2015 For the first time in more than a decade it feels like the conditions are right and the ingredients in place for Arsene Wenger to add to his three Premier League titles. Read more: Jose swipe as Arsenal land the first blow Retaining the FA Cup and improving on their league position last [...]
Earthquakes in the UK: Why do they happen, how often do they happen, when was the largest and how does it compare with the rest of the world? May 22, 2015 Last night hundreds of people in Kent were woken by a 4.2 magnitude earthquake, which occurred just before 3am. This is the second-biggest earthquake in nearly a decade: back in 2007, Folkestone was rocked by tremors measuring 4.7 magnitude. The UK is not known for being a hive of tectonic activity, but according [...]
The best oysters in London: Where to enjoy chilled seafood this summer May 5, 2015 Few things can beat a plate of chilled oysters on a warm summer’s day. We pick out some of our favourite spots to enjoy them. WRIGHT BROTHERS, SPITALFIELDS A short stroll from Liverpool Street is the most recent outpost of renowned seafood chain Wright Brothers. It features the most advanced oyster tanks in the [...]
Frackers rejoice after council warms to shale as Cuadrilla’s Lancashire proposal wins backing June 15, 2015 Frackers yesterday welcomed planning officers’ backing of Cuadrilla’s shale gas proposal at a site in Lancashire, saying it shows that communities are starting to warm to the controversial energy extraction technique. Lancashire council planning officers recommended that the council should approve Cuadrilla’s fracking application at the Preston New Road site when a decision is [...]
David Cameron’s housing construction shake-up fails to build market confidence: Experts disagree residential planning overhaul is game changer July 12, 2015 Housing developers had a bit of a rollercoaster ride last week. First the Budget rocked shares, with changes to tax relief on buy-to-let mortgages – and then, on Friday, the government unexpectedly put house building at the centre of its plan to boost the UK’s productivity. With the cost of a home jumping by 45 [...]
Back or sack Moores now, says Ashes hero Hoggard May 5, 2015 ENGLAND must learn from recent mistakes and either sack under-pressure head coach Peter Moores now or commit to keeping him until the end of the Ashes, according to former seamer Matthew Hoggard. Moores’s tenure is under the spotlight after England’s group-stage exit at the World Cup in March and a drawn Test series against the [...]
Saudi Stock Exchange opens to foreign investment: Meet the biggest companies you’ve never heard of June 15, 2015 Saudi Arabia’s largest natural resource is oil. Yet there is one deep, very different well that remains still untapped: direct foreign investment in the Tadawul, better known as the Saudi Stock Exchange. With a market capitalisation of more than $560bn (£360bn) it is the final major capital market not yet open to direct foreign investment. [...]
Vinyl revival: See what the fuss is about and head to a record store April 13, 2015 FLASHBACK 50 Essex Road, Islington This scrupulously organised collection is set over two floors, with CDs on top and vinyl in the basement. Find new, second-hand and reissued classics ranging from rock to soul to reggae. SISTER RAY 34-35 Berwick Street, Soho No matter what music you’re into, you’re sure to find [...]
Chip Week 2015: This East London chippy The Golden Fish has been named the best in the UK February 19, 2015 If you're searching for the nation's best plate of fish and chips look no further. The Golden Fish in Dagenham has been crowned the Best Chippy in the country, battering the rest of the 900 restaurants competing to take first plaice. The awards are run by the Potato Council as part of Chip [...]