Huawei Mate S listed on the Oppomart online store, includes Force Touch

Huawei Mate S appears on OppomartAlthough it is not supposed to be unveiled until September 2nd, the Huawei Mate S already appears on the Oppomart online store. The device is listed at a price of $599, although we are not certain if this is merely a place holder. The listing also includes specs for the phone, which includes a 5.7-inch, 1080 x 1920 resolution screen. That works out to a 386ppi pixel density. The description of the phone also mentions that it includes Force Touch. This is the feature Read more [...]

Hero Company Original Anime DVD Listed to Ship on October 5

Japanese retailer Manga-Oh is listing that the original anime DVD (OAD) that is slated to ship with the eighth volume of Kazuhiko Shimamoto's Hero Company manga will ship on October 5. Manga-Oh is listing that the limited edition bundle will cost 864 yen (about US$7) with tax. The action comedy manga follows workers at a giant corporation that is dedicated to protecting people from disasters and other events all over the world. Together, they transform into the superheroes Dessert Five: Choco Read more [...]

This "Paparazzi Proof" Penthouse Is Listed for a Mere $50 Million

It's a rough life for Hollywood celebrities—constantly in the public eye and swarmed with paparazzi everywhere they go. Coupled with that fame though, is fortune, with which L.A.'s elite can pay for the privacy they so desperately seek.A 12,000-square-foot "paparazzi proof" penthouse just outside of Beverly Hills has been listed for a cool $50 million. Jonathan Genton of developer Genton Property Group has based his entire company on this principle: making privacy accessible to those who want it Read more [...]

Owners of listed pub could be forced to tear down wall after council rejection

OWNERS of a listed pub could be forced to demolish a wall which was put up without planning permission. The wall was constructed from multicoloured bricks and stainless steel flower tubs at the Brewers Arms, in Victoria Place, Brightlingsea. It was created outside to separate the pub car park from road. A retrospective planning application was rejected by Tendring Council. It decided the structure is not in keeping with the Grade II listed Read more [...]

Oppo R5s listed for Europe at €199

It’s safe to say the Oppo R5 isn’t long in the tooth yet, considering it was just announced late last year. The Oppo R5s has just popped up online as an updated version of the R5, and it appears to be bound for Europe. The Oppo R5s hasn’t received an official announcement, but it is now listed on the company’s official European website. Despite the silent release, the smartphone has gotten a nice upgrade under the hood so it may be worth a look if you missed it the first time around. The Read more [...]

Property of the week: See inside £149500 grade two listed town house

IF YOU have ever wanted to own a grade two listed home in a quiet area of a market town then this outstanding traditional house might be what you are looking for.Located in the historic Barton-Upon-Humber, this home is well-proportioned and dates back to 1750, later extended to add an entrance hall, living room, dining room and kitchen.The entrance hall is the perfect welcome as it comprises period panelling and attractive Indian slate flooring.The living room is an attractive space, Read more [...]

Bring our listed buildings back up to standard

It is good news that the famous Floral Hall is to be restored. In the meantime Belfast City Council is looking at getting the outside of the building painted - and not before time - as it is now almost black and green with moss.'; } s += 'Ads by Google'; if (google_ads[0].bidtype == "CPC") { google_adnum = google_adnum + google_ads.length; Read more [...]

Cambridge junction listed as Britain’s ‘second worst’ cycling accident blackspot

Comments (1) A junction in Cambridge has claimed second place in a new list of Britain's worst cycling blackspots. The analysis, published this week by The Times, puts Lensfield Road roundabout as the second worst for spot in the country for accidents, only being pipped to the top spot by Warton Road in Stratford, London. According to the national newspaper's interactive map, the roundabout was the scene of seven accidents involving bikes last year. This is Read more [...]

Art Deco-style Hall of Memory is now a Grade 1 Listed building

Ninety years ago an important memorial was unveiled in Centenary Square that now stands as a poignant reminder to what we have to thank our ancestors for. Paid for by public subscriptions, the £60,000, Art Deco-style Hall of Memory is now a Grade 1 Listed building. Made from Portland Stone the foundation stone was laid by The Prince of Wales on June 12, 1923, and was opened by Prince Arthur of Connaught, Queen Victoria’s grandson, on July 4, 1925, to a crowd of 30,000 people. An octagonal building Read more [...]