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After six years on the market, Britain's 'tackiest house' sells for 36 million - half the asking price (video)

Sat Jan 28, 2012 1:56 PM EST
By Carloz

  These are videos of Updown Court, which The Telegraph calls 'the tackiest house in Britain.' Today the newspaper is reporting that this mega-monstrosity has sold for £36 million ($57 million) -- half of the what was originally asked when the manse was put on the mar …

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PRESS NEWS REMOVED FROM UK TV MEDIA

Sat Jan 21, 2012 6:18 PM EST
By TERESA OLEARY

OFTEL has revoked Press TV's licence and is now no longer available on satelite in the UK.  Do you watch Press TV News Channel?  Do you know what is going on?

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Scotland gaining enthusiasm for independence

Sat Jan 14, 2012 3:55 AM EST
By Jill Lawless, Associated Press (Clipped by Michael Sautter)

In this green swath of Scotland, you can stay at the King Robert Hotel, eat at Bruce's Bistro and drink in the William Wallace pub — all named for leaders who fought the English here 700 years ago.

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Netflix unveils video service in UK, Ireland

Mon Jan 9, 2012 2:20 PM EST
By Associated Press (Clipped by Michael Sautter)

Netflix's Internet video service made its debut in the United Kingdom and Ireland Monday as part of a previously announced expansion that is expected to saddle the company with its first annual loss in a decade.

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Man killed amid Britain's post-Christmas sales

Mon Dec 26, 2011 5:49 AM EST
By Sylvia Hui, Associated Press (Clipped by Michael Sautter)

A teenager was fatally stabbed and a second man wounded in attacks on London's most famous retail street as thousands of shoppers flocked to Britain's capital seeking post-Christmas bargains.

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'The Iron Lady' shows Thatcher still divides Brits

Wed Dec 21, 2011 6:10 AM EST
By Jill Lawless, Associated Press (Clipped by Michael Sautter)

With hairdo, handbag and hubris, she dominated — and divided — Britain for a decade. Now a film about Margaret Thatcher is doing it all over again.

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Valuable Hepworth sculpture stolen from UK park

Tue Dec 20, 2011 1:45 PM EST
By Associated Press (Clipped by Michael Sautter)

Thieves have stolen a large bronze sculpture by one of Britain's most important modern sculptors from a London park.

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Paul McCartney releasing an album of standards

Mon Dec 19, 2011 10:47 AM EST
By Associated Press (Clipped by Michael Sautter)

Paul McCartney is releasing an album of standards — plus two new songs of his own.

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UK experts: Too soon to use brain science in court

Mon Dec 12, 2011 7:01 PM EST
By Maria Cheng, AP Medical Writer (Clipped by Michael Sautter)

Criminal behavior can't be blamed on how someone's brain is wired, at least not yet, says a report from British experts who examined how neuroscience is being used in some court cases.

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