Tuesday, April 17, 2007

Monkey Island, Hotel on River Thames Near London Goes on Sale

Monkey Island, Hotel on River Thames Near London Goes on Sale

By Peter Woodifield

April 16, 2007 (Bloomberg) -- Monkey Island, a five-acre island with a 26-bedroom hotel in the middle of the U.K.'s River Thames, was put up for sale for 7.5 million pounds ($15 million) by its Dubai-based owners.

The island, reachable only by walkway, boat or helicopter, is 30 miles west of London near the village of Bray, London-based real estate brokers Knight Frank LLC said in a statement today

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American Embassy Moving From Heart of London?

American Embassy Moving From Heart of London?

Kevin McCandless, CNS News

Apr 2007

London (CNSNews.com) - After years of wrangling with its wealthy neighbors, the American Embassy here is considering moving out of its historic address in the heart of the city. Located in upscale Grosvenor Square, the embassy has endured years of controversy over security measures put into place after Sept. 11, 2001.

While embassy officials have repeatedly stressed the need to protect the building against terrorist attack, many neighbors have complained bitterly that it's felt like they were living in the middle of an armed camp.

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