A QATARI billionaire is planning a major restoration that could become London’s first £300million mansion, it was revealed today. Hamad bin Jassim bin Jaber Al Thani is believed to have purchased the six-storey Forbes House in Belgravia for about £150million. Refurbishments are expected to double the property’s value. The Forbes House is sandwiched in between Buckingham Palace and Hyde Park in Central London and is spread across an acre of land. Sheikh Hamad is worth about £1billion and already owns the Candy brothers’ apartment block in Knightsbridge at One Hyde Park. The 59-year-old is part of the Qatari Royal Family which already owns Harrods, the Shard, Canary Wharf and the Chelsea Barracks. The sheikh’s new Belgravia pad has 25 bedrooms, parking for 32 vehicles and a carriage driveway that goes through its landscaped lawn. It was previously owned by the billionaire Barclay brothers and was designed by the creator of the British Museum Sir … [Read more...] about Qatari billionaire plans London’s first £300MILLION home with six storeys, 25 bedrooms, a cinema, library, sauna and Turkish bath
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London stabbings: CCTV shows moment 15-year-old Jay Hughes knifed to death on street
CCTV footage has emerged of the moment a 15-year-old boy was fatally stabbed outside a fried chicken shop. Jay Hughes died in hospital after being attacked in Bellingham, southeast London, last Thursday.Police are yet to make any arrests over one of the latest violent incidents on the streets of the capital, and those keen to see someone held responsible for the death have tried to force the issue by releasing CCTV images.The footage was shared online by a number of people on social media, with one user - Ray Phil - tweeting: "I don't normally push this topic but this is something that the authorities must see and act upon as soon as possible."It's already out of control and emergency meetings must be done ASAP. We need to stop this." According to his aunt Rochelle, Jay wanted to become a cartoonist and loved riding his mountain bike.She told the Evening Standard her nephew was not involved in gangs, adding: "He said he was going out to get some food and he never came back. "He was … [Read more...] about London stabbings: CCTV shows moment 15-year-old Jay Hughes knifed to death on street
Federer sees no reason to move ATP Finals from London
By Martyn Herman LONDON (Reuters) - Roger Federer would like the ATP Finals to remain in London beyond 2020 unless there is a compelling case to move the tournament. The Swiss has won two of his record six titles at the event at London's O2 Arena where the ATP's prestigious season-ender has been playing to packed crowds since 2009. Despite the popularity of the London venue with fans and players alike, the ATP announced in August that it was inviting bids from other host cities for 2021 onwards. "I think if they stay (in London) it's definitely a good choice," the 37-year-old 20-times Grand Slam champion told a new conference on Friday as he prepared for his 16th appearance. "I don't know what the options are. But if the O2's happy and the crowds keep flocking and coming to this venue and the Tour has a good deal, obviously why not stay here? "I don't see a reason to change, unless there is somebody else, a city that really wants it badly and is willing to come in and really support … [Read more...] about Federer sees no reason to move ATP Finals from London
Letter bomb sent to London bitcoin firm over password snub
News / UK and world by Press Association November 9, 2018, 3:19 pm FacebookTwitterLinkedInWhatsAppEmail Sign up to our Daily newsletter A Swedish man has been jailed for sending a “potentially lethal” letter bomb to a London bitcoin company after the firm refused to send him a new password. Michael Salonen, 43, was convicted of attempted murder in Stockholm on Friday over posting a package containing two pipe bomb-like devices to Cryptopay, It was addressed to two employees and sent care of an accounting firm based in an office block in Hackney, north London, where it was opened but the device did not explode. Scotland Yard’s counter-terror police matched DNA found on the bomb to Salonen, who was known to Swedish authorities. Detectives believe Cryptopay customer Salonen sent the package because the company refused to change his password as it contravened its privacy policy. Commander Clarke Jarrett, head of the Met’s Counter Terrorism … [Read more...] about Letter bomb sent to London bitcoin firm over password snub
Airport news: Southwest’s dual boarding, LAX rental cars, Atlanta, MEX, DFW, London
A roundup of the latest airport developments Chris McGinnis Updated 7:04 am PST, Friday, November 9, 2018 Southwest's dual-door boarding at four California airports Southwest's dual-door boarding at four California airports Photo: Southwest Rendering of the new consolidated rental car center coming to LAX. Rendering of the new consolidated rental car center coming to LAX. Photo: Los Angeles World Airports A Minute Suites airport rental unit. A Minute Suites airport rental unit. Photo: Minute Suites Dallas/Ft. Worth will use biometrics for flights to London next year. Dallas/Ft. Worth will use biometrics for flights to London next year. Photo: DFW Airport window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ … [Read more...] about Airport news: Southwest’s dual boarding, LAX rental cars, Atlanta, MEX, DFW, London