Alien autopsy performed in London’s old mail rail tunnels
The UK’s first alien autopsy was performed last night in front of astounded guests in the subterranean lair of London's old mail rail tunnels. Members of the public were invited to the yet-to-be-opened Postal Museum in the spooky Mount Pleasant sorting office for the event hosted by Audible, to launch X-Files: Cold Cases. They were joined by former Ministry Of Defence UFO expert Nick Pope who has been described as a 'real life Fox Mulder'. With Pope on hand to...
Endangered baby snow leopards take first steps in public after born at Twycross Zoo
This is the moment two adorable endangered baby snow leopards took their first steps in public after being born at a British zoo. The cute cubs were welcomed into the world back in April and have spent three months getting used to their new surroundings. The pair, who have yet to be named, are now on show at Twycross Zoo, Leics., after they were born to proud parents Suou and Irma. Zoo staff hope the two will become the next...
QuotedData investment companies roundup – July 2017
QuotedData investment companies roundup – July 2017 – is our latest roundup of news; price, NAV and discount movements; flows in and out of the sector and report on full year dividends announced over the month of May 2017. Kindly sponsored by Baillie Gifford. July Investment Companies Roundup Money raised in July Newly launched in June were AEW UK Long Lease REIT and ScotGems which raised £80.5m and £50.3m respectively. It might be fair to say that both funds were hoping to...
Civitas Social Housing buys New Walk portfolio
Civitas Social Housing buys New Walk portfolio - The Board of Civitas Social Housing has announced the purchase of a portfolio of regulated social housing for a total consideration of GBP18.5 million, comprising the freehold interest in 41 properties, with 194 tenancies, in North East England. The portfolio is immediately income generating with an initial net yield in line with the Company's expectations and was sourced off-market by Civitas Housing Advisors Limited, the Company's Investment Manager. Each property is subject to a...
Target Healthcare REIT buys in Leicestershire and Merseyside
Target Healthcare REIT buys in Leicestershire and Merseyside - it has completed the acquisition of two properties for a total value of GBP16.6 million (including acquisition and forward funding costs): The Amwell in Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, is an 88 bed home which opened its doors to residents in March 2017. Situated in a prominent location adjacent to the town centre, the home boasts large bedrooms over four floors and full ensuite bathrooms with wetroom showers. The home benefits from excellent...
Modern Timeshare : The Savvy Traveller’s Key To Luxury London
Discover London Timeshare Ownership: Luxury at its Finest The term "timeshare" has gotten a bad reputation over the years. Often times people purchase these properties that they don't really want at prices they can't afford after being pressured during a stressful sales pitch. The resale market has helped to shed a positive light on vacation ownership as a financially savvy way of owning a holiday home. While timeshares are known for being overpriced, the resale market debunks that myth. Without...
Mince On Toast? A Complete Guide to Britain’s ACTUAL Comfort Food
America is not the world. And how on earth did they decide that our British comfort food includes MINCE ON TOAST? The final straw should really have come when American ‘grocery store’ Trader Joe’s claimed to have invented what’s best known here as a sausage roll. While the original concept of wrapping meat in dough has been linked to Classical Greek and Roman eras, the humble sausage roll has – over the past 300 years – become known as a...
Yob fined for asking Muslims if they were planning terrorist attack
A racist middle-aged yob has been fined for shouting abuse at a group of Muslims in the street - and asking them if they were "planning a terrorist attack". Neil Hotchkiss, 44, shocked passersby when he ranted at a businessman and his friends for seven minutes last Friday (7/7). Street vendor, Selasie Clarke, 42, captured bald-headed Hotchkiss on camera and posted pictures of him on Facebook and contacted police. Hotchkiss was arrested and on Monday (10/7) he appeared at Worcester...
Premier Energy and Water – ‘Significant latent value’
Premier Energy and Water - 'Significant latent value' Helped by its significant zero dividend preference share borrowings, sterling depreciation and some notable successes within its portfolio, Premier Energy and Water Trust (PEW’s) NAV and share price have beaten the MSCI Utilities Index over the 12 months to the end of June 2017. The portfolio has a high allocation to higher growth, emerging markets (45.9% as at 30 June), attracted by the discount at which emerging market utilities trade relative to...