A reader sent David Uclés a Civil War bomb (without explosive, just as a gift). Another reader, who has an optician, gave her some prescription glasses. And another—to the parrot—gave…
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Community
Disused public toilets in West Norwood and Isle of Dogs up for auction
by News Roomby News Room“It’s not every day you see public toilets come to auction, which is exactly what makes these lots so intriguing,” says Max Mason at Savills auctions. “Unusual properties like this…
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The issue relates to customs declarations on Asos shipments crossing the German border over several years.
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Connection warning for data centre developers Data centre developers are far too optimistic about the time it will take to secure connections to the electricity grid, according to a report.…
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An attempt to push through cuts to benefits earlier this year led to an embarrassing last-minute U-turn for the Government.
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I often wish I owned a pub. One that looks like the Prince Arthur, preferably. The building is a striking three storeys, with grand Victorian signage. The top two thirds…
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Community
London sees rental slowdown while North East England named buy-to-let hotspot
by News Roomby News RoomLondon is driving the rental slowdown, with average rents falling by 2.7 per cent annually or £65 per month, according to a report by Hamptons. Monthly rents on new lets…
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The FTSE 100 index closed down 81.52 points, or 0.9%, at 9,354.57.
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Culture
The Spanish language congress in Arequipa closes without the usual announcement of the venue of the next meeting | Culture
by News Roomby News RoomThe tenth International Congress of the Spanish Language (CILE), which ended this Friday in Arequipa (Peru), has closed without announcing which city will take over in three years, as is…
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Business
UK banks in ‘eye of the storm’ amid US credit jitters and car finance payouts
by News Roomby News RoomShares in British banking giants were falling on Friday, weighing on the UK’s FTSE 100 index.