Monthly Archives: April 2015

Grade I Listed Clandon House Gutted By Flames

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Firefighters battled a blaze at an 18th century mansion on Wednesday, which started in the basement of Clandon House before spreading to the roof. Sixteen crews tackled the flames at the National Trust property in Clandon Park, near Guildford in Surrey. Thick black smoke poured from the building with flames gutting the inside. Witness Chris Nicholson, tweeted: "The smell of burning and the thick smoke is continuing and we have to close the windows." Read more [...]

Chandni Nigam inquest: Death of straight A student could not have been avoided

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The death of a brilliant Lower Earley student who threw herself in front of a high-speed train after becoming stressed over her studies could not have been avoided, a coroner ruled on Wednesday. “Perfectionist” Chandni Nigam, who achieved straight-As in her exams, was terrified of being forced to take medication having spent six years battling demons which spawned from an obsession to do well at school, an inquest into her death was told. Miss Nigam, who was aged 19 years when she died, would Read more [...]

Chandni Nigam inquest: Death of straight A student could not have been avoided

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The death of a brilliant Lower Earley student who threw herself in front of a high-speed train after becoming stressed over her studies could not have been avoided, a coroner ruled on Wednesday. “Perfectionist” Chandni Nigam, who achieved straight-As in her exams, was terrified of being forced to take medication having spent six years battling demons which spawned from an obsession to do well at school, an inquest into her death was told. Miss Nigam, who was aged 19 years when she died, would Read more [...]

Pacquiao-Mayweather Weigh-in Tickets Have Higher Secondary Market …

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There’s been so much anticipation for the “Fight of the Century” that events even somewhat related have seen high demand for attendance. Viewing parties have been popping up all over the country, some being more expensive than the fight itself. There will also be closed circuit offerings for the fight at various casinos across the country with some tickets exceeding $400 to watch the fight. One of the biggest events will take place before either fighter steps foot in the ring, however Read more [...]

PS4s With Pre-Installed PT Listed on eBay for as Much as $1800

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Konami's P.T., a "playable teaser" for the now-canceled horror game Silent Hills, is scheduled to be removed from the PlayStation Store later today. That means the free PlayStation 4 game is soon to become something of a rarity. Not surprisingly, then, some gamers have turned to eBay in an attempt to cash in.As reported by VG247, multiple eBay auctions for systems with P.T. on their hard drives have popped up this week. Two are from users in the United Kingdom, who have each specified a £1,000 ($1,500) Read more [...]

FTSE falls as poor US GDP data hits markets but InterContinental climbs

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In another uncertain day, with leading shares losing ground again after poor US GDP figures, one of the main risers was InterContinental Hotels. The group has long been suggested as a possible takeover target for a rival chain, and comments by US group Starwood put the spotlight back on the business. Starwood, with a $14bn market capitalisation, said it had decided to “explore a full range of strategic and financial alternatives to increase shareholder value.” It has appointed Lazard to help Read more [...]

FTSE falls as poor US GDP data hits markets but InterContinental climbs

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In another uncertain day, with leading shares losing ground again after poor US GDP figures, one of the main risers was InterContinental Hotels. The group has long been suggested as a possible takeover target for a rival chain, and comments by US group Starwood put the spotlight back on the business. Starwood, with a $14bn market capitalisation, said it had decided to “explore a full range of strategic and financial alternatives to increase shareholder value.” It has appointed Lazard to help Read more [...]

Which channel is Mayweather vs Pacquiao on? How to watch this Saturday’s big …

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Manny Pacquiao will bid to end Floyd Mayweather's reign of invincibility when the pair finally meet in Las Vegas on Saturday night. Pretty Boy Mayweather has won all 47 of his bouts and has revealed that the bout with Pacquiao will be his penultimate duel. Pac-Man, who has suffered five defeats in his career, is back in form having won his last two fights and will most likely give Mayweather the biggest test of his career. The duel simply cannot be missed, and, luckily for you, you won't miss it Read more [...]