Sergei Kolesnikov, initially a collaborator on the project but then a whistle-blower after fleeing to the West, said what had started as a single house had become 20 buildings and with a budget that had long passed the billion-dollar mark. The opulence, he said, was reminiscent of the last days of the Tsars. … [Read more...] about Vladimir Putin’s £1bn palace of pleasure: Grander than Versailles, it’s a monument to the Russian leader’s vanity – complete with lap-dancing room and ice hockey rink… allegedly paid for by oligarchs desperate for his patronage, writes RICHARD KAY
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Going for a song: Penthouse apartment that was once music studios where Band Aid recorded Do They Know It’s Christmas and Bob Marley, Queen and Madonna also worked is up for sale for £2.5m
Other acts from the record label to use the studio in Notting Hill included Free, Bad Company, Jimmy Cliff, Sparks, Fairport Convention, King Crimson, John Martyn, Mott the Hoople, Quintessence, Roxy Music, Spooky Tooth, Traffic, If, Jethro Tull, the Average White Band and Sensational Alex Harvey Band. … [Read more...] about Going for a song: Penthouse apartment that was once music studios where Band Aid recorded Do They Know It’s Christmas and Bob Marley, Queen and Madonna also worked is up for sale for £2.5m
Kamala’s nephew-in-law Nikolas steals the show at inauguration by rocking rare $2,200 Dior Jordan 1 sneakers, leaving Twitter asking if he’s ‘going to be heading up the Department of Drip?’
'History was made today with @KamalaHarris as first woman of color VP, #Amandagorman as youngest poet to perform at an #Inauguration and let's not forget Kamala's nephew who made history by walking a mile in a pair of rare #Jordan #Dior kicks,' tweeted one sneaker fanatic. 'My face cringed with every step.' … [Read more...] about Kamala’s nephew-in-law Nikolas steals the show at inauguration by rocking rare $2,200 Dior Jordan 1 sneakers, leaving Twitter asking if he’s ‘going to be heading up the Department of Drip?’
Sainsbury’s Valentine’s Day meal deal includes oysters, steak and GU desserts
Taste the Difference Sirloin Steaks with Heart Butter - TBC Plant Pioneers 2 Vegan Steaks 227g - usually £3 Taste the Difference Salmon en croute (470g) - usually £4.75 Taste the Difference Fish Pie (800g) - usually £6.50 Taste the Difference Mozzarella & Cherry Tomato Pizza (480g) - usually £4.50 Taste the Difference Chicken & King Prawn Paella (800g) - usually £6 Taste the Difference Pesto Crusted Cod & Ratatouille (760g) - usually £10 Taste the Difference Nut Roast with Cranberry Glaze (550g) - TBC Taste the Difference Lasange (800g) - usually £6 Taste the Difference Lamb Moussaka (800g) - usually £6 Taste the Difference Chicken with Spinach, Bacon and Mushroom (450g) - usually £8 Taste the Difference Cottage Pie (800g) - usually £6 Taste the Difference Beef Bourguignon (500g) - usually £8 Taste the Difference Vintage Cheddar Mac & Cheese (750g) - usually £6 Lamb Shanks with Red Wine (750g) - … [Read more...] about Sainsbury’s Valentine’s Day meal deal includes oysters, steak and GU desserts
First-time buyer, 25, transforms kitchen for £1,500 and it’s completely unrecognisable
"I would absolutely recommend looking at second-hand kitchens if you have a budget you wish to stick to. Our kitchen was a bargain purchase on eBay for £850 and it came with all the units, the sink, the built-in fridge and freezer, and the range cooker," Sarah said. … [Read more...] about First-time buyer, 25, transforms kitchen for £1,500 and it’s completely unrecognisable
