Sales from the riverside: Here’s how new build homes are changing the face of London’s marinas April 9, 2015 FULHAM RIVERSIDE, FULHAM This stretch of riverside by Imperial Wharf Marina in the exclusive postcode of SW6 is currently being developed by Barratt London. New public walkways through landscaped piazzas, podium gardens and a continuation of the Thames river walk will grace this area and a waterfront cafe is proposed along the riverside. This [...]
This dairy is now a multi-million pound Mayfair mansion worth £25m April 16, 2015 A former dairy farm in the heart of one central London's most prestigious locations has been transformed from a simple cowshed into a multi-million pound home worthy of countesses, rather than cows. The more than 8,000 sq ft site on Farm Street in Mayfair, which is close to Grosvenor Square and The Dorchester and just [...]
Finsbury Foods doubles profit as Britons gobble up Disney cakes March 23, 2015 Finsbury Food said yesterday its profit nearly doubled in the first half of the year thanks to its recent acquisition of rival baker Fletchers and soaring demand for Disney’s Frozen celebration cakes. The sponge cake, featuring Olaf the snowman, flew off the shelves at Chistmas, helping to lift sales by 24 per cent to £107.6m. [...]
Where are London’s best terraces for al-fresco dining? It’s time to get outside for lunch June 16, 2015 Don’t stay cooped up inside for lunch. Get out and explore the city’s terraces. COMPAGNIE DES VINS SURNATURELS Capture the spirit of the cobbled backstreets of Paris tucked away in Neal’s Yard in Covent Garden. This eaterie serves French fine dining on tables spread across the colourful courtyard. Highlights from the spring menu [...]
From the glitterbomb to Bloomberg down: Here’s what got us talking this week April 17, 2015 There was a debate. There was a glitterbomb. And for most of Friday, around the world, there was very little trading being done. Here's what got us talking this week. 1. Bloomberg down Friday morning was either a disaster or a small gift from a benevolent and powerful entity. Bloomberg Professional went down [...]
The Mencap Step Up Challenge: Charity runners conquer 1,672 steps to top of the Walkie Talkie March 9, 2015 Sundays are normally reserved for lazing around the house, doing chores or spending the afternoon in the pub. But not for the energetic fundraisers who ploughed through a charity fun run in the City yesterday. The Mencap Step Up Challenge saw participants run up three of the capital’s tallest buildings – ending with a dash [...]
Happy St George’s Day: Why another bank holiday would be a terrible idea April 23, 2015 Happy St George's Day. Today people across England will celebrate the country's rich history – not to mention a plethora of weird and wonderful traditions that make up this vibrant culture. But lest we forget amid the merriment: we are in the middle of a General Election. No good time will be allowed to pass [...]
St Patrick’s Day 2015: From Greenwich Dance’s Ceili and The Shard’s silent disco to the St Patrick’s Day parade, here are the best things to do this weekend March 12, 2015 It's that time of year when your liver either cries and begs you to stay in for the night, or rubs its hands with glee at the thought of getting some of the black stuff. Whether you hate the crowds of drunks staggering around in oversized hats, or indeed are one of those said staggerers, [...]
Focus on Wimbledon property: A game of two halves in SW19 June 25, 2015 The world’s eyes will make their annual pilgrimage to Wimbledon on Monday, where they’ll spend several hours swivelling backwards and forwards watching the greatest tennis tournament on earth. While this leafy corner of south west London is primarily known for racquet sports, the rest of the year it’s one of the fastest-growing local property markets [...]
M&B sees some Christmas cheer as sales increase January 29, 2015 PUB GROUP Mitchells & Butlers yesterday said it saw a good performance over the festive trading period. However, it warned its margins remained under pressure owing to the integration of the Orchid business, which it purchased for £266m last June, and pricing pressures. The FTSE 250-listed company said sales in the 17 weeks to 27 January [...]