ICON launches London restaurant site

After Rome’s celebrated La Rosetta and 40 years of culinary excellence, chef Massimo Riccioli brings to London the exclusive specialty restaurant that bears his name.Massimo Restaurant and Oyster Bar is all about style and Italian passion. Set in an inspiringly elegant ambient that combines fine marble decorations with richly-textured fabrics, the restaurant offers tantalising dishes that satisfy the very best of gourmets. Teaming up with ICON, a...

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Where to save and splurge with London vacation packages

Fashion magazines say it all the time: When building an outfit, find items to splurge on and save on the rest. The same can certainly be said for travel. If you have a pricey destination like London on your bucket list, don't be discouraged. When it comes to going on your dream trip, smart travelers know that where there's a will, there's a way.When it comes to flights to London, you - and your wallet - could very well be in luck. Because London...

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STRING of Hollywood stars is being touted to feature in a film that has the Costa del Sol at the centre of the action. Ralph Fiennes, Philip Seymour Hoffman and James Spader have all been approached to play the lead role

STRING of Hollywood stars is being touted to feature in a film that has the Costa del Sol at the centre of the action. Ralph Fiennes, Philip Seymour Hoffman and James Spader have all been approached to play the lead role in The Enigmatic Mr Phelps, based on a series of novels inspired by Nerja. Meanwhile British star Edward Fox has asked to have a role in the movie based...

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Jaguar to begin production of its C-X75 Hybrid Supercar

The ultimate expression of Jaguar design and engineering innovation, the C-X75 ‘C’ for Concept and ‘X’ for Experimental was the highlight of the 2010 Paris Motor Show where Jaguar fans witnessed for the very first time the prowess behind the British Luxury sportscar makers sustainable mobility program.While, most may have been quite skeptical about the turbine powered electric...

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Lamborghini have overtaken the Bugatti Veyron Super Sport by producing the world’s most expensive sports car costing £1.77 million.

Lamborghini have overtaken the Bugatti Veyron Super Sport by producing the world’s most expensive sports car costing £1.77 million.Despite its hefty price tag and cutting edge technology, there is one major drawback with this luxurious car: it can’t be driven legally on US roads.The Lamborghini Sesto Elemento boasts a top speed of 200mph and can accelerate from 0-62mph in just 2.5 seconds, but all of this speed and power comes at a price, as Lamborghini...

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THE football star protected by a super-injunction over his affair with Big Brother star Imogen Thomas is about to be named.

The exposure in a popular Spanish newspaper is planned to coincide with an important date for the player, causing maximum personal impact to him and allegedly putting him off his game. Tabloid daily newspaper El Mundo Deportivo will print the name of the Premier League idol who won a gagging order last month to suppress claims he cheated on his wife in a six-month fling with gorgeous Imogen.But the injunction only prevents British publications from...

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Galliano's Jewish lawyer quits weeks before anti-semetism trial

Disgraced designer John Galliano has been abandoned by his Jewish lawyer weeks before he stands trial for allegedly hurling anti-Semitic abuse in a Paris bar.Stephen Zerbib had represented Galliano, left, since his arrest in February. The designer could face up to six months in prison and a £20,000 fine following two alleged rants against fellow drinkers. His lawyer has quit, with a source claiming: "Mr Zerbib has had enough."Galliano, 50, who was...

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Princess Diana’s former lover James Hewitt has put the record straight saying he is not Prince Harry’s father.

When repeatedly questioned in an interview with Inside Edition on the question regarding Harry’s paternity and the possibility that Harry may be a genetic abbreviation of himself, Hewitt said “No I am not“.“I am not happy talking about it.”  and added “It’s out of respect for everyone.”Speculation has been rife over the similarities between Harry and James since the news of Diana’s affair with Hewitt broke, but the affair is not meant to have...

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James Hewitt has claimed he considered committing suicide following his five-year affair with Princess Diana.

The former military man said he had planned to shoot himself during a trip to France - until his mother made him take her along. 'I got in my car and loaded a few things up to get on the ferry to go to France - to shoot myself,' he said. The former military man told Inside Edition he had planned to shoot himself during a trip to France - until his mother made him take...

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Melanie Griffith was rubbing shoulders with royalty last night as she and husband Antonio Banderas met the Spanish royal family at a Gala dinner in Madrid.

Melanie Griffith was rubbing shoulders with royalty last night as she and husband Antonio Banderas met the Spanish royal family at a Gala dinner in Madrid. Looking glamorous in a long black sparkling number, the 53-year-old star happily chatted to a very thin looking Princess Letizia during a family line up. Meet and greet: Melanie Griffith shakes hands with Prince Felipe...

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Italian and Manchester City soccer star Mario Balotelli has had his luxury car impounded 27 times and has had to pay 10,000 pounds in fines.

Mario Balotelli According to The Sun, Balotelli has left liaison officers at the club tearing their hair out as they have had to go back time and time again to reclaim his Maserati. The 100,000-pound-a-week Italian striker has had an average of three parking tickets a day since he signed for the Premier League club last year. In contrast, he has had ten yellow cards and...

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Europe’s first ‘Grand Hotel’, The Langham, London will launch Europe’s first Chuan Spa in February 2011.

Europe’s first ‘Grand Hotel’, The Langham, London will launch Europe’s first Chuan Spa in February 2011.  Offering a tranquil haven in the heart of London, Chuan Spa will be London’s first hotel spa (http://www.chuanspa.co.uk) to incorporate ancient principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) into its signature treatments, ambiance and décor. “Chuan” in Chinese means flowing water and water is considered the foundation of life. Dating back...

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Wildenstein Scandal

Guy Wildenstein and his brother Alec have been surrounded by more scandal than any other wealthy family bar the Kennedys. The 65 year old billionaire, who is the president of Wildenstein & Co. presided over one of the most prestigious art dealerships in the world, which dates back five generations and is still family run. Wildenstein is now facing charges by French anti-fraud...

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Holidaymakers are being overcharged hundreds of pounds because of a suspected hotel price-fixing scandal

Hotels are accused of secretly ordering travel agents not to offer discounted rooms, according to leaked documents. Those cutting the price of hotels beneath the secretly fixed prices are banned from selling rooms in future. The scandal has allegedly stopped some agents reducing the price of hotel rooms at well-known properties around the world by up to 25 per cent. The Office of Fair Trading has started an investigation into price-fixing by hotels...

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Kate Middleton was spotted shopping for panties being sold at a discounted price of 3.90 pounds.

The half-price "Brazilian-style" lacy briefs were part of another pre-wedding shopping trip for thrifty Middleton, 29, who also bought two bikinis, ahead of her wedding to Prince William. "I certainly didn't expect her to be browsing at the bottom end of the range," the Sun quoted one shopper as saying. Middleton's red-faced Royal protection officers waited outside as...

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When Playboy’s new London club opens later this year, its bunnies will have access to an unusual perk: an employee whose sole job it is to help them adhere to its 'strict' dress code.

When Playboy’s new London club opens later this year, its bunnies will have access to an unusual perk: an employee whose sole job it is to help them adhere to its 'strict' dress code. The club will be employing a bunny mother to fluff tails, make sure bunny costumes are pressed, and ensure that hair and make-up is flawless. It is also the job of the mother bunny to mentor...

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Ukraine's richest man spends record amount for a UK home after buying two Knightsbridge flats totalling 25,000 sq ft

Ukraine's richest man, Rinat Akhmetov, has paid the highest price for a UK residence, buying an apartment in the One Hyde Park development in Knightsbridge. Land Registry documents show that two properties on the seventh and eighth floor of the luxury development have been bought by a single buyer, the total consideration amounting to £136.4m. Confirmation of the sale had...

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Peter Andre is a 'dirty' lover

Peter Andre admits he's a "dirty little rotter" in bed. The singer - who recently split from Spanish model Elen Rivas after a brief romance - says he is very adventurous when it comes to sex and is confident any woman who sleeps with him won't be disappointed. He said: "I'm a gentleman, but I'm fiery, too. I'm a hot-blooded male! I'm a sexual man, definitely. "I'm pure...

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World's 50 best restaurants

Every year, San Pellegrino water sponsors a contest and names the world's best restaurants. It's pretty prestigious. This year, for the second year in a row, top honors go to an eatery few outside Europe have heard of. No, it's not in a renowned foodie destination such as Paris or the rest of France, or Italy or Spain. It's Noma, an eatery in Denmark, where you can feast...

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George Benson to return to Marbella

Performing at the Hotel Puente Romano Tennis Club in Marbella on June 25th 2011, George Benson is quite simply one of the greatest guitarists in Jazz history and he is back in Marbella by popular demand, entertaining us with his greatest hits including Never give up on a good thing, On Broadway, Give me the Night and many more. At various points along the four-decade continuum...

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