THIS is the horrifying moment a machete-wielding moped gang smashed their way into a luxury watch shop before making off with a haul of high-end jewellery. Six robbers clad in matching black motorbike gear stormed Oxford Street's Watches of Switzerland this morning as terrified bystanders watched on. The gang used a red motorbike as a battering ram as they smashed down the shop doors before ransacking the store. One of the gang members paced menacingly on the pavement with a two-foot SWORD as pals plundered the outlet. Two group members squeezed through the door as smoke billowed from the smashed windows. A further four stood guard outside, ready to flee at a moment's notice. A Scotland Yard spokesman said: "Police were called to a commercial property in Oxford Street at 0951hrs on Saturday, 7 April to reports of a robbery in progress. "At this early stage it is believed that a number of persons on mopeds, possibly armed with metal bars, forced entry to the door of the venue and may … [Read more...] about Machete moped gang attack Oxford Street jewellers before fleeing with luxury watches
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Moped thieves armed with machetes ram luxury watch store in smash-and-grab raid
Moped-riding thieves armed with MACHETES and an AXE today smashed their way into a luxury watch shop during a daring raid in broad daylight. A gang-of-six raiders targeted Watches of Switzerland - which stocks Rolex and Cartier pieces worth tens of thousands of pounds - in London's Oxford Street just before 10am today when they descended on four mopeds. Two robbers, whose faces were obscured by motorcycle helmets, burst into the store - after one moped was used to ram the front door open. Once inside, the pair spent just a minute ransacking display cabinets as four others remained on the pavement armed with machetes and an axe. The gang were filmed in broad daylight appearing to confront bystanders during the brazen raid on the capital's busiest shopping street. At one point, the duo inside the store appear to be trapped, forcing the thieves to ram the door again with another moped. Moments later the pair escape with one thief clutching a black-coloured rucksack, seemingly stuffed with … [Read more...] about Moped thieves armed with machetes ram luxury watch store in smash-and-grab raid
A luxury space hotel is launching in three years – and it will cost you £567k a night
Space tourism just took a step towards reality with a US company announcing plans to open a luxury space hotel in 2021.The ambitious Aurora Station project was revealed by Orion Span at Space 2.0 Summit in California and has room for six people – which includes two crew members.The hotel aims to offer a “completely authentic, once-in-a-lifetime astronaut experience”, allowing guests to take in spectacular views of the Earth while experiencing zero gravity.The station, which is expected to launch in three years with passengers set to be welcomed in 2022, will take space travellers on a 12-day odyssey where they will witness around 16 sunrises and sunsets a day.Soaring 200 miles above the Earth’s surface, the guests will also have a chance to take part in research experiments such as growing food in orbit and trying out virtual reality technology.High-speed internet will allow people to post some truly incredible Instagram-worthy photos and stories.Frank Bunger, … [Read more...] about A luxury space hotel is launching in three years – and it will cost you £567k a night
Council puts revamp of Desmond’s luxury Dublin 4 home on hold
By Gordon DeeganDublin City Council has put on hold a luxury home revamp by a trust firm associated with billionaire Dermot Desmond over concerns that the proposals will compromise the stability and integrity of the structure and the neighbouring property.Earlier this year, Celtic Trustees Ltd - which acts for a Trust associated with Mr Desmond’s family - lodged plans with the Council for a revamp of the home on millionaires’ row at 51 Ailesbury Road in Dublin 4.The semi-detached Victorian House was put on the market with a guide price of €5.75m in October 2015 and documentation lodged with the city council confirm that Celtic Trustees Ltd now own the property.Already, the Desmond associated Trust purchased one of the most sought after properties on Shrewsbury Road, Walford for €14.25m in December 2016.The Sunday Times Rich List recently put a value of €2bn on Mr Desmond’s fortune and is ranked the 5th wealthiest person in the country.In the revamp … [Read more...] about Council puts revamp of Desmond’s luxury Dublin 4 home on hold
A luxury space hotel is launching in 2021
US company Orion Span has announced plans to open a luxury space hotel in 2021, giving guests a feel for zero gravity and, you'd imagine, some pretty spectacular views. The Aurora Station, as it has been named, will house six people at any one time for a 12-day stay, with one or more of those including professional astronauts from space agencies around the world. The station is expected to launch in three years, with passengers being hosted in 2022. Read more: SpaceX's latest rocket has delivered a UK satellite to tackle "space junk" The plans are for the station to allow passengers to grow food in space at an altitude of 200 miles, while an orbit will be completed every 90 minutes so those on board will see "countless sunrises and sunsets". In a blog on the company's site, Frank Bunger, Orion Span's chief executive and founder, wrote: We’re proud to announce Aurora Station – our first orbital community - will launch in late 2021 as the world's first luxury space … [Read more...] about A luxury space hotel is launching in 2021