A TV star couple who renovated a crumbling French castle for hit Channel 4 show Escape To The Chateau are now cashing in millions after transforming it into a lucrative wedding venue. Dick Strawbridge and Angel Adoree bought the run-down 45-room chateau for just £280,000 in 2015 but are now raking in the cash by charging couples fat fees for a fairytale wedding at the moated property in the Pays de la Loire region. The sprawling 19th century building has now been valued at £2million, with Dick, 60, and Angel, 41, receiving a staggering £38,000 per wedding. Dick Strawbridge and Angel Adoree bought the run-down 45-room chateau for just £280,000 in 2015 but are now raking in the cash by charging couples fat fees for a fairytale wedding The couple - who swapped their two-bed home in east London after searching for the chateau for four years - also cash in through the increase in TV rights from Channel 4 for the series and its day-time spin off. TV … [Read more...] about Escape to the Chateau (then cash in): How Ch4 couple Dick and Angel are making MILLIONS after turning tumbledown £280,000 French castle into £2m wedding venue – and charging up to £38,000 per event
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Police charge man, 26, with murdering 27-year-old who was stabbed to death when a fight broke out at a party in east London
A man has been charged with the murder of a 27-year-old who died at a party in east London.Police were called to Buckle Street, Whitechapel, shortly before 9am on November 23 to reports of a stabbing.Randy Skuse was found with knife wounds after a fight broke out at a house party. He was pronounced dead at the scene at 9.38am. Randy Skuse, 27, pictured, died after suffering stab wounds at a house party in Tower Hamlets on November 26. Sahal Abdi of Whitechapel was charged with Mr Skuse's murder and is expected to appear later today at Bromley Magistrates' CourtThree other men were stabbed but their injuries were not life-threatening, the Met Police said.Sahal Abdi from Whitechapel, was charged on Thursday with murder and three counts of wounding with intent. RELATED ARTICLES Previous 1 Next Woman who went on a Tinder date with Grace Millane's killer... Miami Beach or Essex? This curvy art deco property listed... Share this article Share The 26-year-old will appear in … [Read more...] about Police charge man, 26, with murdering 27-year-old who was stabbed to death when a fight broke out at a party in east London
Supporters keep slain Rio politician’s legacy alive
Behind the mottled and graffiti-covered concrete wall of the Museum of Mare lies a world separate from the well-worn images of drug gangs and violence that so often characterize similar communities in Rio de Janeiro. A youth workshop takes place alongside a visit from Angolan poet Ermi Panzo, all against the backdrop of decades of struggle, prejudice and urbanization that produced Mare — an informal complex of 16 low-rise, low-income settlements near Rio's international airport. And soon, the museum will have one more artifact testifying to the divisions and barriers faced daily by Mare's 130,000 residents: the office door of the late city councilwoman Marielle Franco, murdered a month ago, on March 14. Read more: Death of Brazilian councilor marks birth of movement for new politics "This idea came about when the council was taking apart her office, the furnishings, and called the museum to offer Marielle's door," said Antonio Carlos Vieira, one of the museum's … [Read more...] about Supporters keep slain Rio politician’s legacy alive
Wendy Williams thinks Jessica Biel forced Justin Timberlake to issue apology… and says it reveals their marriage ‘must be in scrambles right now’
Wendy Williams, on her talk show Thursday, said she thinks Jessica Biel prompted Justin Timberlake to issue an apology for his cozy behavior with a female co-star, and speculated that it reveals their marriage 'must be in scrambles right now.' The New York City native, 55, told viewers on The Wendy Williams Show that Timberlake, 38, made a media misstep with the apology, as it inadvertently brought the story - in which Timberlake cozied up to actress Alisha Wainwright, 30, at a New Orleans bar last month - back into the headlines. 'We do Hot Topics, that's our business,' the talk show host said. 'I forgot all about you, Jessica Biel, the co-star and the whole bit and now you're apologizing? It must be hell at home, honey!' The latest: Wendy Williams, on her talk show Thursday, said she thinks Jessica Biel, 37, prompted Justin Timberlake, 38, to issue an apology for his cozy behavior with a female co-star, and speculated that it reveals their marriage 'must be in scrambles right … [Read more...] about Wendy Williams thinks Jessica Biel forced Justin Timberlake to issue apology… and says it reveals their marriage ‘must be in scrambles right now’
Family of Russian billionaire killed in a mysterious Surrey car crash urge witnesses to come forward as they pay tribute to ‘most amazing quiet and private man’
The family of a Russian tycoon knocked down and killed near his £6million Surrey mansion have urged any witnesses to the crash to come forward. Billionaire Dmitry Obretetskiy, 49, was hit by a car as he walked his dog in the wealthy village of Oxshott on November 25. He was in a coma for several days before he passed away on Saturday. Last night, his wife and three children released a statement saying he was the 'most amazing person' who 'filled' their lives. A statement released by relatives said: 'Dmitry was a quiet and private man. We have lost a most amazing person who filled our lives. 'We thank everyone for their support at this awful time and take courage and strength from the sympathy expressed.' They urged witnesses to come forward and asked others not to speculate on the incident for fear of impacting the investigation. Police have named a man knocked down and killed in Surrey as tycoon Dmitry Obretetsky The Russian businessman, 49, was killed in a … [Read more...] about Family of Russian billionaire killed in a mysterious Surrey car crash urge witnesses to come forward as they pay tribute to ‘most amazing quiet and private man’