A joint venture between Chancerygate, a fund managed by Credit Suisse Asset Management, and global real estate firm Hines, has forward sold a 172,000 sq ft urban logistics development in Dagenham to a fund managed by BlackRock, for an undisclosed sum. Dagenham Council has approved plans to speculatively build …
Read More »Princess Beatrice watches The Rolling Stones at Hyde Park
Bea’s still rocking! Princess Beatrice dons an orange skirt and denim jacket to watch The Rolling Stones at Hyde Park a week after attending Glastonbury Princess Beatrice, 33, attended The Rolling Stones concert at Hyde Park The royal looked summery and relaxed in a white sweatshirt and orange skirt She …
Read More »Royal Thai Navy budgeting 4 billion baht for seven Israeli made drones
The procurement contract will be drafted by a committee before being presented to the commander-in-chief Adm Somprasong Nilsamai, with the signing to take place at the Ban Chang naval air base in Rayong. The Royal Thai Navy has announced plans to acquire seven Hermes 900 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) from …
Read More »Reverse waterfalls appear at Royal National Park, south of Sydney, amid wild weather
The severe weather lashing New South Wales’ coast has triggered an incredible natural phenomenon, with the wild winds forcing waterfalls to move in the opposite direction. Water was seen flying over the top of the cliffs of the Royal National Park, south of Sydney, on Monday as wind gusts reached …
Read More »Belfast posties reported 49 dog bites last year
Belfast posties made 49 dog bite reports last year after encounters with pets as they worked to delivery letters and parcels. The average of almost one a week in the city is the second highest recorded rate in the UK, just two reports behind Sheffield and five ahead of the …
Read More »Bionic valve implant from pig can spare patients major heart surgery
Patients with a debilitating heart condition could be spared major surgery by a bionic valve implant. The tiny device, which can be fitted in under an hour using local anaesthetic, is designed to treat aortic regurgitation, a condition that starves the body of oxygenated blood and leaves patients fatigued and …
Read More »Sweet moment photographer surprises his mother at Royal Academy
Sweet moment photographer surprises his mother as she realises his work is hanging in the Royal Academy Joshua Paul Akers, 35, from London, surprised his mum in a sweet video His picture got selected for the Summer Exhibition at the Royal Academy Instead of telling his mum, Sally, he decided to wait …
Read More »Prince Albert of Monaco returns to royal duties after celebrating 11th anniversary with Charlene
Prince Albert II of Monaco looked statesman-like as he signed the Golden Book on a visit to the German town of Bremen today. The Prince, who has recently celebrated his 11th wedding anniversary with Princess Charlene, is on a visit to the northern German town until Friday. He will be …
Read More »Dog Awareness Week: Royal Mail reports over 1,600 attacks on Posties last year
Royal Mail has announced there were 1,673 dog attacks reported on its staff last year, an average of 32 attacks every week across the UK, with some leading to permanent and disabling injuries. The figures have been released at the start of the 10th Dog Awareness Week which runs from …
Read More »Shop owner says Royal Mail van is putting people at risk every day
A shop owner believes it’s only a matter of time before someone is knocked down by a Royal Mail van that parks inches away from a her business every day. Shona Rattray, who is also a local councillor, owns a shop in Sibson Road. Birstall, where there are there are …
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