Twilight distributor aims to put a stake through the heart of rivals October 11, 2010 LAST month Entertainment One chief executive Darren Throop was being served cocktails by a vampire. Nearby, a werewolf dressed only in a pair of tattered denim shorts performed an elaborate handstand. He was celebrating the release of one of the year’s biggest movies, the latest installment of the Twilight Saga, at a lavish party at [...]
Cotswolds classics are always in demand July 1, 2010 PICTURE the idyllic country home and the chances are you’ll conjure up some quaint, mullioned stone cottage in the Cotswolds. Far beyond a fad, the Cotswolds are home to what many consider England’s most appealing rural villages. They ooze a well-heeled ambiance but provide countryside and an equestrian community that is second to none, all [...]
Sarah Burton is named as Alexander McQueen’s successor as creative head May 27, 2010 THE fashion house Alexander McQueen has appointed in-house designer Sarah Burton to succeed its eponymous founder and star designer, who committed suicide in February. Yesterday’s move ends months of speculation about the future artistic direction of the fashion company whose sales have boomed since the designer’s death. When Alexander McQueen’s final collection, inspired by painting’s [...]
Bovis says house prices are on the up but warns of an uncertain year to come May 6, 2010 BOVIS Homes said yesterday it had sold houses at prices slightly ahead of its expectations so far this year. However, it warned the general election had created uncertainty in the housing market and that a recovery was too early to call. Chief executive David Ritchie said: “We expect trading to continue to be stable, although [...]
Rock falls into the red but its bad arm heals August 3, 2010 NORTHERN ROCK’S boss insisted there was no timetable for returning the bailed-out bank to private ownership yesterday as it slumped to a £142.6m loss in the first half. Chief executive Gary Hoffman said there was no deadline for a sale of the “good” part of Northern Rock, which holds savings accounts and lends new mortgages, [...]
DS Smith makes bid for Otor July 7, 2010 PACKAGING and office products company DS Smith has extended its reach in Europe with the purchase of Otor from private equity group Carlyle. DS Smith has made a £206m bid for 95 per cent of the French packaging firm, with the rest of the deal value consisting of assumed debt. The firm, which has a [...]
DS Smith makes bid for Otor July 7, 2010 PACKAGING and office products company DS Smith has extended its reach in Europe with the purchase of Otor from private equity group Carlyle. DS Smith has made a £206m bid for 95 per cent of the French packaging firm, with the rest of the deal value consisting of assumed debt. The firm, which has a [...]
FOCUS ON: HARLOW, ESSEX June 10, 2010 APPLEBY Price: £885,000 A late Victorian detached house, this five double bedroom property is ideal for families. It is set in grounds of 0.3 acres and also has a detached coach house – perfect for an annexe or a home office. There are four reception rooms, including a separate dining room and a conservatory. There [...]
FOCUS ON: CROUCH END, N8 June 17, 2010 PRIORY ROAD, N8 8LH Price: £785,000 This two-storey terraced house has the potential for a loft conversion, should you desire extra space. There are already four bedrooms and two reception rooms in this period property. The house is conveniently located for Alexandra Palace mainline station, which is approximately 23 minutes from Bank. There is also [...]
International Power in GDF merger talks July 19, 2010 BRITISH energy firm International Power (IP) confirmed it had revived merger talks with GDF Energy yesterday, sending its share price soaring. The companies have restarted long-running talks over France’s GDF buying up new shares in IP. Previous talks collapsed in January after the firms failed to agree terms. GDF, already one of the world’s largest [...]