Scary Halloween holidays 2016 – TNT Magazine

Stay at home at your risk this Halloween. It’s the spookiest night of the year, so you could be visited by all sorts of evil beings or horrifying sights. And we’re not referring to supernatural ones, we’re speaking about the roaming children.

The truth about Halloween here in the UK is that any terrifying noises coming from your back garden are most likely coming from some kid throwing eggs and flour at your door, while wearing some kind of crazy dress.

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Inside Lana Del Rey’s $5.87 Million Multi-Home Compound | Celebrity Net Worth


It appears one home just isn’t enough for singer Lana Del Rey.

American singer-songwriter Lana Del Rey’s bank account is short $5.87 million, after she bought not one, but two homes on adjoining Hollywood Hills lots. “More is better” was certainly the motto when Del Rey snatched up a $3.77 million mansion, following a $2.1 million closing on the single-family home next door.

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The first of Del Rey’s newest real estate forays is this three-bedroom, two-bathroo… (View original article)

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£12.5m Park Lane townhouse set to be home to Middle Eastern royal youngster | Daily Mail Online

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07:27 EST, 26 September 2016
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08:02 EST, 26 September 2016

Many students have to contend with mould on the walls, dated décor and draughty rooms in dilapidated digs.

But there are unlikely to be such problems at this luxury townhouse in London’s Mayfair which is set to become one of the world’s most expensive student houses – with an eye-watering rental price of £4,000 a week.

The new 3,540 sq ft three-bedroom home on Park Lane – which is… (View original article)

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Directory: Autumn 2016 | The National


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Elegant Resorts, Scotland

If you’re a car enthusiast, or simply want a different kind of holiday, book into Elegant Resorts’ Journeys with Aston Martin – Scottish Legends. This six-night itinerary explores the Scottish Highlands from behind the wheel of an Aston Martin. Stops include The Trossachs National Park, Loch Fyne, Kyle of Lochalsh, Skye Bridge and Chanonry Point. Visitors will enjoy afternoon teas, walks, a cookery lesson, dolphin spotting,… (View original article)

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[PICS] Kim Kardashian & Kanye West’s Huge Mansion: Hair Salon & Movie Theater – Hollywood Life


Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s $20 million mansion is almost finished, and it’s most massive than anyone could ever imagine! The five-acre compound features a hair salon, movie theater, and so much more, according to a new report! Click through to see pics!
Welcome to the good life! It’s not as if Kim Kardashian and Kanye West have been slumming it while living with Kris Jenner in her mega mansion, but nothing will compare to their insane, five-acre compound! Think of the biggest, most lu… (View original article)

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Beautifully Restored 17th Century French Chateau Is a Steal at $3 Million | Real Estate

Beautifully Restored 17th Century French Chateau Is a Steal at $3 Million

17th century Normandy chateau

17th century Normandy chateau

17th century Normandy chateau

17th century Normandy chateau

17th century Normandy chateau

17th century Normandy chateau

17th century Normandy chateau

17th century Normandy chateau

Elegantly situated on 42 acres of spr… (View original article)

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More time needed for tourists to storm the castle : Limerick Post Newspaper

AN extension to the opening season for Desmond Castle in Newcastle West is being sought from the Office of Public Works (OPW) to increase tourist activity in West Limerick.
Local Sinn Féin councillor Seamus Browne, who called on Limerick City and County Council to request that the season runs from April to September instead of from May to August, said that this would have the potential to increase tourist revenues for Newcastle West and the West Limerick area.

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Footballer star Wes Brown halves asking price of mansion – which could now be yours for £2.4m – Daily Record


These pictures show the inside of former Manchester United star Wes Brown’s mansion – on the market for £2.4m.

The stunning five-bedroom mansion in Cheshire – which the footballer shares with his Real Housewives of Cheshire star wife, Leanne – is on the market for £2,450,000.

Despite being an amazing home in one of the North’s most sought-after areas, the ex-United star has been unable to find a buyer.

It was first put on the market in 2010, for £4,500,000. But now th… (View original article)

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Rare opportunity to acquire Perthshire property – The Courier


A Highland Perthshire mansion is being sold for the first time in two centuries.

Calvine House near Pitlochry has had a chequered past with Atholl Estates records revealing it has been home to a variety of occupants from sheep farm managers to artists over the years.

In the 1950s, 60s and 70s, it was a hostel for forestry training and before that it was part of a very large and prosperous farm.

Jane Anderson, archivist at Blair Castle, said: “In the 19th century the … (View original article)

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Want to dig at one of the North East’s finest castles? Here’s your chance – Chronicle Live


An archaeological dig starts on Monday as part of a £4.4m scheme to bring a historic site back into community use.

The excavations are at the 14th century Hylton Castle in Sunderland.

Earlier this year, the castle project was awarded £2.9m from the Heritage Lottery Fund to add to £1.5m in match funding from Sunderland City Council.

As well as bringing the castle back into use as an educational, community and visitor attraction, the project will also safeguard the long… (View original article)

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