President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari, the Sultan of Sokoto, Saád Abubakar, and a Maiduguri-based Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ibrahim Saleh, have all been named among the World’s 50 most influential Muslim leaders.An annual publication of the World’s 500 most influential Muslims – The Muslim 500 – recognised the three Nigerian leaders in its 7th edition published recently.According to the publication, of the 1.7 billion Muslims in the world today, those recognised have a sense of belonging to Read more [...]

Just in time for the new real estate season, a lakefront estate on the South End’s Billionaires Row has landed in the local multiple listing service with a whopper of a price approaching $70 million.That makes Villa Venezia at 1485 S. Ocean Blvd., priced at $67.5 million, the second-most expensive estate in the Palm Beach Board of Realtors MLS, earning a spot behind an under-construction house on the North End asking $84.5 million. That one is 1071 N. Ocean Blvd., owned by Vahan and Danielle Gureghian.Both Read more [...]

With Microsoft set to release several new devices on Tuesday, we are continuing to see “leaks” appear online. We are expecting Satya Nadella and his Windows team to release the Lumia 950, Lumia 950 XL, the Lumia 550, the Surface Pro 4, and the Microsoft Band 2. Just yesterday even, we posted a few hi-res photos of the Lumia trio. In anticipation for these devices it looks as though accessories are already finding their way online. Amazon has quite a few accessories for the Lumia 950 and Read more [...]

Running back Marshawn Lynch is officially listed as questionable for Monday night’s game against the Detroit Lions on the Seahawks’ final injury report of the week. Lynch is battling a sore hamstring and coach Pete Carroll has already said that it is unlikely that Lynch’s status will be determined until close to the 5p.m. kickoff for the contest against Detroit at CenturyLink Field. The questionable designation officially means a player has a 50-50 chance of playing. Lynch was also Read more [...]

Banbury’s war memorial has been awarded listed building status by Historic England. The monument, in People’s Park, has been added to the list of Buildings of Special Historic Interest.Approval for the Grade ll listing, which came into effect last Wednesday, was given by John Whittingdale, the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, after Historic England submitted its recommendations. Leader of Banbury Town Council, Kieron Mallon, said: “The monument is something Read more [...]

A couple of days ago, Huawei tweeted Smartphones list from lower to higher end lined-up for a upcoming marshmallow update. Similarly, we have some good news for Motorola Smartphone users. After a great launch of Android marshmallow that step out with Nexus devices, Google is all set to roll out an OS update for previously released Smartphones and tablet. Motorola listed out 9 devices in the session to get a latest marshmallow update. This news was first spotted in company official post, in which Read more [...]

Mill Springs (yellow cap): pulled two and a quarter lengths clear   PICTURE: Mark Cranham (racingpost.com/photos)   Report: Ascot, Friday Londonmetric Noel Murless Stakes (Listed Race) 1m6f, 3yo JOHN GOSDEN set himself up for what could be a monumental weekend for the Newmarket trainer by securing a Listed one-two with Mill Springs beating Secateur in the Noel Murless Stakes at Ascot. Robert Havlin, aboard Mill Springs, tracked the presumed Gosden first string of Secateur throughout Read more [...]

Mill Springs (yellow cap): pulled two and a quarter lengths clear   PICTURE: Mark Cranham (racingpost.com/photos)   Report: Ascot, Friday Londonmetric Noel Murless Stakes (Listed Race) 1m6f, 3yo JOHN GOSDEN set himself up for what could be a monumental weekend for the Newmarket trainer by securing a Listed one-two with Mill Springs beating Secateur in the Noel Murless Stakes at Ascot. Robert Havlin, aboard Mill Springs, tracked the presumed Gosden first string of Secateur throughout Read more [...]

Image copyright Google Image caption The signal box and crossing gates at Plumpton are Grade II listed A plan to repair and renew a Grade II-listed level crossing, closed on safety grounds, has been rejected. Network Rail said the Read more [...]

Comments (0) Not only is The Coach House steeped in history, it's surrounded by it and the glorious countryside of Gate Burton Estate.A grade two listed property, this former chauffeur's quarters has undergone quite a transformation over the years at the hands of the current owners. Many original features, the French stove in the vast living area for example, remain while more modern developments, such as the underfloor heating, have been added.For the current Read more [...]