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Features 08 Events Agenda What’s on, in and around the region, in the coming months.

16 Celebrity Profile - Eddie Redmayne 2015 will be a year that Oscar Winner Eddie Redmayne will never forget.

18 Essential Section The latest Films, DVD’s, Cds, Books and Gadgets available.

102 LONDON 5 STAR FEATURE Page 89

24 Celebrity Profile - Julianne Moore The star of many films and now the 2015 Best Actress Oscar Winner

36 In The Kitchen Three seasonal dishes from the kitchen of the Tom Browns

50 Festival Flair Women’s Fashion - Get ready to channel your inner Hippie Chick!

52 Prints Charming Men’s fashion - Printed fashion is abound, have a little fun and stand out this season.

55 Pretty In Pink This season’s stylish colour. We dare you not to love this look.

58 Just Keep Swimming It’s time to break out the sun cream, sunglasses and of course, that perfect swimsuit.

64 Hair Envy Celeb hair envy? These products will get you well on your way to perfect hair.

70 RSViP Business Directory The RSViP directory featuring some of their recommended businesses.

74 Interior Themes Trends in interior design that are taking centre stage in our homes.

89 5 Star London City Life visit and review some of London’s finest 5 star hotels.

94 Our Property Man In Spain Looking for a property abroad, then tour the Costa Blanca with our man in Spain.

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102 New Range Rover Evoque The ground-breaking compact SUV gets a facelift and new engines for 2015.

104 The New Ferrari 488 GTB Behold, the 660-hp turbo V8 replacement for the Ferrari 458 Italia.

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Welcome...

It’s nearly holiday season and many of you will be jetting off abroad to find somewhere hotter than here. Although, I generally do the same I have always thought it an odd concept. We moan but put up with the wet miserable days which make up most of our year, then when we are most likely to enjoy this country’s finer weather, we hop on a plane and go somewhere else where we can then moan about it being too hot, and even funnier whilst away is our obsession with what the weather is then like back at home. If you are going abroad and haven’t yet chosen what to wear around the pool or on the beach have a look at our swimwear feature on pages 58/59.

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We travel back to London to experience more of the best 5 star hotels in the city and bring you two more highly recommended venues, The Goring, which has recently undergone a major refurbishment and is most recently famous for being the hotel that Kate Middleton stayed at the night prior to the Royal Wedding. Also, Hotel Café Royal, a luxurious hotel with a glamorous history situated on Regent Street.

In the celebrity profiles for this issue we have chosen the two people who won the major awards at this year’s Oscars. Best Actor Oscar winner Eddie Redmayne for his portrayal of motor neurone disease sufferer Stephen Hawking and Best Actress winner Julianne Moore for her portrayal of an Alzheimer’s sufferer. A winning trend may be appearing, especially following last years Best Actor winner Matthew McConaughey who portrayed an Aids patient and lost 3 stone for the part.

In the motoring section we feature the new Ferrari 488 GTB, the replacement for the 458 italia, which will be roaring down a street near you soon. Unfortunately, unless I strike it lucky on the lottery, I won’t be driving it. We also feature the 2015 Range Rover Evoque which has undergone a facelift and been fitted with a new range of engines.

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Commencing Monday 29 June, two friends, Clive (the fat lad but soon to be thin) and Bob (young at heart only) will set off from Pisa in Italy in an attempt to cycle 500+ miles through Italy, Switzerland, France, Belgium and UK in order to raise funds for Macmillan Cancer Support, Breast Cancer Research, Marie Curie, The Karen Green Trust and also to aid a number of smaller charities that do not command such a high profile.

Clive lost his mother to complications following breast cancer surgery on 16 November 2014 and would like to dedicate this event to her memory.

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CELEBRITY

2015 Academy Award Best Actor Winner

Eddie Redmayne

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2015 will be a year that Eddie Redmayne will never forget, the year he won his first Oscar; we simply assume that this talented actor has the potential to achieve one or two more!

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Though to some, Eddie Redmayne is still a relatively new name, the actor has actually been working his way from theatre to the silver screen for over a decade.

we look at the histories of other actors, some who spent decades to achieve their big break; I suppose we could call Eddie Redmayne one of the exceptions.

Born in 1982 in London, Eddie studied at the prestigious Eton College; in the same year as Prince Wills, no less. It was during his early teens that Eddie made his stage debut in a production of ‘Oliver!’ directed by none other than Sam Mendes, though Eddie sadly never met the world famous director, telling the Telegraph “I was workhouse boy number 40. It was such a minor part that I didn’t meet Sam Mendes.”

He soon landed a role in ‘The Goat, or Who Is Sylvia?’, a play by Edward Albee.

Eddie’s performance won him his first set of accolades, including the Evening Standard Newcomer Award in 2004.

He eventually went on to attend Cambridge University where he studied Art History.

After completing his degree, Eddie decided that he would give himself one year to become an actor, if he were to fail in this time then he would give up. Though this seems like an almost impossible feat when

In 2006, Eddie landed his first two film parts, a supporting role alongside Robert De Niro and Matt Damon in ‘The Good Shepherd’ and a starring role in psychological thriller ‘Like Minds’ in which he played a troubled young man who murders his schoolmate.

The following year, Redmayne played alongside fellow Oscar Winner Julianne Moore in 2007’s ‘Savage Grace’ a dramatization of the shocking Barbara

Daly Baekeland murder case; Eddie and Julianne played the controversial, incestuous mother and son.

In the same year Eddie played a supporting role as Thomas Babington in ‘Elizabeth: The Golden Age’. It was here that his talent for period drama’s was discovered.

In 2008 he landed the role of Gordy, a southern teenager on an unusual road trip in ‘The Yellow Handkerchief’ alongside Kristen Stewart and William Hurt. In the same year Eddie made a return to period drama’s with ‘The Other Boleyn Girl’ in which he played the husband of Mary Boleyn, played by Scarlett Johansson, who is fighting for the affection of King Henry VIII with her sister.

After minor success in the world of cinema, Eddie returned to the stage to perform in ‘Red’ opposite Alfred Molina; Molina

played artist Mark Rothko and Redmayne portrayed his assistant.

Eddie’s performance in the play earned him two of the most highly sought after awards in theatre; an Olivier Award for Best Actor in a supporting role and a Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a play.

It was in 2011 that Eddie Redmayne played his first majorly recognised leading role, as Colin Clark, an employee of Sir Laurence Olivier in ‘My Week with Marilyn’. Eddie stars opposite Michelle Williams, who plays Marilyn Monroe. The film, set in England in 1956, tells the story of Colin Clark, who lands a job as a production assistant on the set of “The Prince and the Showgirl”. In his time on set, Clark has a brief look into the real person behind the icon that is Marilyn Monroe.

2012 would bring a role that we imagine will always be considered as one of Eddie’s biggest. The film adaptation of Broadway musical ‘Les Misérables’ offered a small handful of some of the most longed for roles in musical theatre; the lucky few to play these roles on the big screen were Hugh Jackman as Jean Valjean, Russell Crowe as Javert, Amanda Seyfried as Cosette, Anne Hathaway as Fantine and of course Eddie Redmayne as Marius.

As a child Eddie and his brother, James, would often sing songs from the musical, after being inspired at the young age of 7 when he first saw the show. It has always been a life-long dream for Eddie to perform in the musical, but to attain a starring role in the highly anticipated film adaptation was beyond his wildest dreams.

‘Les Misérables’ was a huge success at the Box Office and Redmayne’s performance was widely praised, leading to an enormous rise in his popularity. All of a sudden young girls, and women alike, were swooning over Mr Redmayne.

Eddie’s new stardom led to the role that would change his life forever, he was cast as the lead for 2014’s biographical film ‘The Theory of Everything’, in the hugely intimidating yet endlessly rewarding part of Stephen Hawking. Mostly based on the memoirs of Stephen’s first wife, Jane Hawking, the film tells the beautiful story behind the groundbreaking scientist and his devastating ALS diagnosis.

Eddie’s performance was all but screamed about worldwide and even Hawking himself praised Eddie on his portrayal, telling the actor that he was proud of him.

The film is as moving as it is brilliant and Redmayne’s perfectly executed performance had critics applauding all over.

In preparation for the role, Eddie had visited a neurological clinic in London where he was educated on the disease and where he met dozens of sufferers, in order to correctly and respectfully portray the scientist. His efforts would prove worthwhile as Eddie went on to win a Golden Globe and an Academy Award for his performance in the film.

2014 proved to be an amazing year for Eddie Redmayne, as not only did he play this all important role, but in December, he married his lifelong friend, Hannah Bagshawe.

After such a sudden explosion of success, we are sure to see much more from Eddie Redmayne. Already announced is the upcoming biographical drama ‘The Danish Girl’ in which Redmayne will play painter Einar Wegener, the first recipient of successful gender reassignment surgery.

The role is, once again, a brave one to take on and already people are predicting a second Academy Award nomination for Eddie Redmayne.

It has recently been rumoured that Eddie is going to be joining the legendary world of Harry Potter, though the original series is of course completed, a spin off trilogy named ‘Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them’ has been announced.

Set in New York roughly 70 years before the days of Harry Potter, “Fantastic Beasts” is based on the Hogwarts textbook of the same name and follows the adventures of its author, Newt Scamander. It is

being heavily suggested that the role of Scamander will be going to Eddie, though these reports are yet to be confirmed.

We personally believe that Mr Redmayne would fit perfectly into the Wizarding World.

At only 33, Eddie Redmayne has already tackled and perfected several difficult roles and we cannot wait to see what the future holds for this young talent.

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In an interview with People magazine, Eddie admitted that as a child he had “wanted to be Gavroche,” a young boy who supports the revolutionaries, when he first saw the musical many years ago. But as an adult, Redmayne earned the part of Marius, an idealistic revolutionary who falls wildly in love with Cosette.

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Films

Mad Max: Fury Road CITY LIFE

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“Mad Max: Fury Road” is the fourth film of George Miller’s Road Warrior/Mad Max franchise co-written and directed by Miller. The post-apocalyptic action film is set in the furthest reaches of our planet, in a stark desert landscape where humanity is broken, and most everyone is crazed fighting for the necessities of life. Within this world of fire and blood exist two rebels on the run who just might be able to restore order… There’s Max (played

by Tom Hardy from “The Dark Knight Rises”), a man of action and a man of few words, who seeks peace of mind following the loss of his wife and child in the aftermath of the chaos. And… Furiosa (played by Charlize Theron from “Prometheus”), a woman of action and a woman who believes her path to survival may be achieved if she can make it across the desert back to her childhood homeland.

Ant Man

Jurassic World

Ted 2

The next evolution of the Marvel Cinematic Universe brings a founding member of The Avengers to the big screen for the first time with Marvel Studios’ “Ant-Man.” Armed with the astonishing ability to shrink in scale but increase in strength, master thief Scott Lang must embrace his inner-hero and help his mentor, Dr. Hank Pym, protect the secret behind his spectacular Ant-Man suit from a new generation of towering threats. Against seemingly insurmountable obstacles, Pym and Lang must plan and pull off a heist that will save the world.

Twenty-two years after the events of Jurassic Park (1993), Isla Nublar now features a fully functioning dinosaur theme park, Jurassic World, as originally envisioned by John Hammond. After 10 years of operation and visitor rates declining, in order to fulfill a corporate mandate, a new attraction is created to re-spark visitor’s interest, which backfires horribly.

Seth MacFarlane returns as writer, director and voice star of TED 2, the highly anticipated follow-up to the highestgrossing original R-rated comedy of all time.

Newlywed couple Ted (Seth MacFarlane) and Tami-Lynn (Jessica Barth) want to have a baby, but in order to qualify to be a parent, John (Mark Wahlberg) will have to prove his foul-mouthed teddy bear is a person in a court of law with the help of attorney Samantha (Amanda Seyfried).

Expect many crude jokes and even more laughs!

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Insidious 3

The Cobbler

The Barden Bella’s are back and it’s senior year! Elizabeth Banks takes the wheel as director and we are very happy to confirm the return of Anna Kendrick, as Becca and Rebel Wilson, as Fat Amy. After their victory in freshman year, the Bella’s are now competing in an international acapella competition that no American team has ever won before… Prepare yourselves for a second round of biting humour and fantastic musical mash ups!

The newest chapter in the terrifying horror series is written and directed by franchise co-creator Leigh Whannell. A twisted new tale of terror begins for a teenage girl and her family, predating the haunting of the Lambert family in the earlier movies and revealing more mysteries of the otherworldly realm, The Further.

Max Simkin (Adam Sandler) repairs shoes in the same New York shop that has been in his family for generations. Disenchanted with the grind of daily life, Max stumbles upon a magical heirloom that allows him to step into the lives of his customers and see the world in a new way. Sometimes walking in another man’s shoes is the only way one can discover who they really are.

Minions

Avengers: Age of Ultron

Inside Out

The story of Universal Pictures and Illumination Entertainment’s Minions begins at the dawn of time. Starting as single-celled yellow organisms, Minions evolve through the ages, perpetually serving the most despicable of masters. After accidentally killing off so many of them - from T. Rex to Napoleon - the Minions find themselves without a master to serve and fall into a deep depression. But one Minion named Kevin has a plan, and he - alongside teenage rebel Stuart and lovable little Bob - ventures out into the world to find a new evil boss for his brethren to follow. The trio embarks upon an adventure that ultimately leads them to their next potential master, Scarlet Overkill (Sandra Bullock), the world’s first-ever female super-villain. They travel from frigid Antarctica to 1960s New York City, ending in mod London, where they must face their biggest challenge to date: saving all of Minionkind…from annihilation.

Marvel Studios presents “Avengers: Age of Ultron,” the epic follow-up to the biggest Superhero movie of all time. When Tony Stark tries to jumpstart a dormant peacekeeping program, things go awry and Earth’s Mightiest Heroes are put to the ultimate test as the fate of the planet hangs in the balance. As the villainous Ultron emerges, it is up to the Avengers to stop him from enacting his terrible plans, and soon uneasy alliances and unexpected action pave the way for an epic and unique global adventure. In “Age of Ultron”, the team must reassemble to defeat James Spader as Ultron, a terrifying technological villain hell-bent on human extinction. Along the way, they confront two mysterious and powerful newcomers, Wanda Maximoff (Scarlet Witch) and Pietro Maximoff (Quicksilver), and meet an old friend in a new form when Paul Bettany becomes Vision.

Growing up can be a bumpy road, and it’s no exception for Riley, who is uprooted from her Midwest life when her father starts a new job in San Francisco. Like all of us, Riley is guided by her emotions – Joy (Amy Poehler), Fear (Bill Hader), Anger (Lewis Black), Disgust (Mindy Kaling) and Sadness (Phyllis Smith). The emotions live in Headquarters, the control center inside Riley’s mind, where they help advise her through everyday life. As Riley and her emotions struggle to adjust to a new life in San Francisco, turmoil ensues in Headquarters. Although Joy, Riley’s main and most important emotion, tries to keep things positive, the emotions conflict on how best to navigate a new city, house and school.

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DVDs Big Eyes From the whimsical mind of director Tim Burton, “Big Eyes” tells the outrageous true story of one of the most epic art frauds in history. In the late 1950s and early 1960s, painter Walter Keane (Christoph Waltz) had reached success beyond belief, revolutionizing the commercialization of popular art with his enigmatic paintings of waifs with big eyes. The bizarre and shocking truth would eventually be discovered though: Walter’s works were actually not created by him at all, but by his wife Margaret (Amy Adams). The Keanes, it seemed, had been living a colossal lie that had fooled the entire world. A tale too incredible to be fiction, “Big Eyes” centers on Margaret’s awakening as an artist, the phenomenal success of her paintings and her tumultuous relationship with her husband, who was catapulted to international fame while taking credit for her work.

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Paddington

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What We Do in the Shadows

A young Peruvian bear with a passion for all things British travels to London in search of a home. Finding himself lost and alone at Paddington Station, he begins to realize that city life is not all he had imagined - until he meets the kindly Brown family, who read the label around his neck (‘Please look after this bear. Thank you.’) and offer him a temporary haven. It looks as though his luck has changed until this rarest of bears catches the eye of a museum taxidermist.

In this indie drama, the sarcastically witty Claire Simmons (Jennifer Aniston) is crippled under the weight of her personal problems, and copes in part by being a member of a chronic pain support group.

When one of her fellow members in the group tragically commits suicide, Claire tries to find out why. She quickly becomes obsessed with the case, and as her investigation intensifies, her own problems begin to rear their ugly head.

This comedy mockumentary has been raking in rave reviews all over, marked as one of the funniest hidden gems of the year.

Viago, Deacon, and Vladislav are vampires who are finding that modern life has them struggling with the mundane - like paying rent, keeping up with the chore wheel, trying to get into nightclubs and overcoming flatmate conflicts.

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A mentally unhinged factory worker (Ryan Reynolds) must decide whether to listen to his talking cat and become a killer, or follow his dog’s advice to keep striving for normalcy.

If your dog is barking or if your cat is meowing, you may want to cover your ears because your pet is likely trying to take over your mind…

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Muse - Drones Drones is the eagerly awaited follow-up to 2012’s ‘The 2nd Law’, from one of the world’s biggest alternative rock bands.

Speaking about their plans for the new album, front man Matt Bellamy hinted: “I have this strong feeling that the next album should be something that really does strip away the additional things that we’ve experimented with on the last two albums, which is electronics, symphonics and orchestral work.” This may mean we can expect a return to the older, rockier style that the band do best!

Florence & the Machine - How Big How Blue How Beautiful ‘How Big How Blue How Beautiful’ is the highly anticipated third album from Britain’s Florence + the Machine! Written and recorded over the course of 2014, the album was produced by Markus Dravs (Björk, Arcade Fire, Coldplay) with contributions from Paul Epworth, Kid Harpoon and John Hill. Live-sounding, tune-rich and unhinged in all the right places, ‘How Big How Blue How Beautiful’ is powerful in all the best ways. In voice and, ultimately, outlook Florence has never sounded better.

Bon Appetempt: A Coming-of-Age Story (with Recipes!) by Amelia Morris When Amelia Morris saw a towering, beautiful chocolate cake in Bon Appétit and took the recipe home to recreate it for a Christmas day brunch she was hosting, it resulted in a terrible (but tasty) mess that had to be served in an oversize bowl. It was also a revelation. Both delicious and damaged, it seemed a physical metaphor for the many curious and unexpected situations she’s found herself in throughout her life, from her brief career as a six-year-old wrestler to her Brady Bunch-style family (minus the housekeeper and the familial harmony) to her ill-fated twenty-something job at the School of Rock in Los Angeles.

Rebel Heart is the upcoming thirteenth studio album by pop superstar Madonna.

After a flurry of unexpected album content leaks, including thirteen early demos in December 2014, the record’s release was locked in for March 2015, and six of its tracks were officially released onto iTunes on December 20, 2014. On the same day, “Living for Love” was released as the album’s lead single.

Books Descent by Tim Johnston The Rocky Mountains have cast their spell over the Courtlands, a young family from the plains taking a last summer vacation before their daughter begins college.

For eighteen-year-old Caitlin, the mountains loom as the ultimate test of her runner’s heart, while her parents hope that so much beauty, so much grandeur, will somehow repair a damaged marriage. But when Caitlin and her younger brother, Sean, go out for an early morning run and only Sean returns, the mountains become as terrifying as they are majestic, as suddenly this family find themselves living the kind of nightmare they’ve only read about in headlines or seen on TV. Written with a precision that captures every emotion, every moment of fear, as each member of the family searches for answers, Descent is a perfectly crafted thriller that races like an avalanche toward its heart-pounding conclusion, and heralds the arrival of a master storyteller.

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Full of hilarious observations about food, family, unemployment, romance, and the extremes of modern L.A., and featuring recipes as basic as Toasted Cheerios and as advanced as gâteau de crêpes, BON APPÉTEMPT is sure to resonate with anyone who has tried and failed, and been all the better for it.

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Gadgets

Smarter Coffee The world’s first Wifi Coffee Machine!

This ingenious device grinds and brews fresh coffee on demand, with nothing but a few effortless taps and swipes on your smartphone.

Smarter Coffee not only gives you the option to decide how coarse your beans are ground, but also lets you choose the strength of your coffee so that it’s tailored to your personal tastes – pleasantly subtle as a light afternoon pick-me-up or super strong to subdue the effects of last night’s reckless indulgences.

You can now have your coffee ready for you the moment you walk through door, and thanks to the Wake Up mode you can literally wake up and smell the coffee!

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DJI Phantom 2

Homedics iHeal

An amazing 1080p, 14mp camera, a 3-axis stabilised gimbal on the reliable, high performance Phantom craft create an all-inone ready to fly quadcopter that is perfect for beginners or professionals alike. With no extras or add-ons needed, it makes it possible to shoot smooth, stabilised aerial footage straight from the box.

The iHeal PEMF Pain Relief Device is a brilliant way to relieve yourself of aches and pains throughout the day in a discreet manner. PEMF stands for pulsed electromagnetic field, and the iHeal uses PEMF waves to stimulate the body’s natural healing process.

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The Phantom 2 Vision Plus is simple to set up and super easy to fly, making it the first aerial filmmaking system for everyone. Now you can shoot fully stabilized video from the sky.

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The Phantom 2 Vision+ contains a high quality camera that is capable of shooting full HD video at 1080p at 30fps and also shoots in 720p at 60fps for slow motion footage. The stills are captured at a fantastic 14 megapixels. The camera has a super wide angle lens but you can choose to set it to medium or narrow fields of view if you wish. It has a resolution of 4384x3288 and a recording field of view of 110°/85°.

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Used by physiotherapists, the iHeal is clinically proven to boost healing speed by up to 30% and is completely safe to use. It has been proven to help with ailments such as: tendonitis, tennis/golfer’s elbow, painful/ arthritic joints, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, poor circulation, sports strains, repetitive strain injury and aching muscles.

The iHeal works by sending out PEMF waves that improve blood flow, increase cell activity and repair the recovering muscles in a swifter manner. The best part about this product is that it is only 38mm long so it can be worn under clothing without being conspicuous so you can have relief on the go. The battery life lasts for 10 hours so the iHeal can carry you through most of the day.

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Boombox Wireless Touch Speaker The Boombox Touch Speaker by Thumbs Up allows you to place your phone or device onto the speaker to instantly amplify the sound.

No wires or pairing is required! This wireless speaker is perfect for outdoor entertaining or as a travel speaker with the built in rechargeable battery blasting away for up to 10 hours per charge! New technology allows the device to interact with the speaker on your device so that the sound is instantly magnified! With no need for wires, docks or connections, the Boom Box is compatible with any device which has an external speaker.

You’ll be amazed by the sound boost you get just from touching your phone to the speaker!

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Primera Trio All-in-One Printer

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Printing on the go just got practical! The book-sized, 2.7-lb. Primera Trio is the world’s smallest and lightest all-in-one printer, copier and scanner. Use it on the road – whether you’re a business traveller, service technician, insurance agent or more – or in tight spaces like dorm rooms, home offices, small apartments and retail counters.

Are you tired of taking flat, lifeless 2D images that don’t quite do justice to the actual moments you’re trying to capture? The Poppy 3D transforms your iPhone into an impressive three-dimensional camera and viewer, so you can record and share your experiences as they really are. Just install the free iPhone app, slide your phone into this slightly retro-looking device and you’re ready to go.

Primera Trio Printers include one color ink cartridge, printer drivers for Windows® Vista/7/8,8.1 and OS X v10.6 or higher, power supply with plug adapters for EU, UK, Australia and Asia (USA/Canada plug is standard), scanner calibration card, micro USB to standard USB cable and quick reference sheet.

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Jawbone UP24, Wireless Activity and Sleep Tracking Wristband Ring Video Doorbell Answer the door from anywhere in the world!

£199.00 ring.com

The new UP app is always connected to UP24 via Bluetooth Smart, displaying movement and sleep details in easy to understand graphs. The UP Insight Engine collects the data provided by UP24 and ties it all together, helping you find connections and patterns in your daily and nightly activities and providing tips to improve your quality of life. The UP Insight Engine will suggest daily goals based on your unique patterns to help you go farther, stay hydrated and sleep better. The app also celebrates your milestones and challenges you to improve every day adding a sense of achievement to your progress. You can even share your progress with friends by connecting to them in the UP App or sharing your progress on Facebook or Twitter.

£99.95 John Lewis

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Ring, a Wi-Fi enabled video doorbell, allows you to see and talk with visitors through your smartphone from anywhere - whether you’re in the kitchen or halfway around the world.

An extra eye on your front door means an extra layer of home security. When a visitor presses Ring, it will chime simultaneously on all your connected devices, linking you directly to your frontdoor visitor. “Answer” the door and get a live video stream directly to your smartphone or tablet. Get alerted when dinner guests arrive or when a delivery shows up at your second home or rental property. Whether near or far, Ring gives you added peace of mind.

The UP24 wristband will help you understand more about how you sleep, move and eat. It’s always connected to your iOS or Android device through the use of Bluetooth Smart, and works with the UP app to deliver real time information and insights. It’s rain, splash, sweat and shower resistant, though it shouldn’t be submerged under water. The band features a battery life of about 7 days and can be charged via USB to 2.5mm jack.

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2015 Academy Award Best Actress Winner

JULIANNE MOORE Academy Award winner Julianne Moore began her life in Fayetteville, North Carolina in 1960 as Julie Anne Smith.

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Daughter of Scottish-born psychiatric social worker Ann and US Army Judge Peter, Julianne labels herself as a “proud army brat”.

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From early on in life, Julianne’s family travelled frequently for Peter’s work, living in army bases as far as Alabama, New Jersey, Nebraska, Alaska, Panama and Germany around two dozen locations, all in all.

Though some would expect a child to resent this, Julianne has always spoken with nothing but kind words about her childhood, stating that the constant moving did not affect her negatively as some would claim. She went on to graduate from Frankfurt High School in Germany in 1979, it was here that she was initially encouraged to pursue acting by her English teacher.

The seed was planted and Julianne had her heart set on the profession, though her parents weren’t so keen on the idea, wishing that their daughter would start a career in something more stable and sensible.

In the end they came to a compromise, Julianne attended the College of Fine Arts in Boston, where she majored in Drama; here she was able to develop her acting skills whilst also continuing her education.

After earning her Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree, Julianne decided that moving to New York was the best next step towards becoming an actress. It was when she tried to register with the Screen Actor’s Guild and discovered that there was already an actress named Julie Smith, that she had to change her name from the homely Julie Anne Smith to the glamorous Julianne Moore.

Julianne Moore began as many actresses do, working as a waitress while avidly working for her “Big Break”. To begin with she focused on stage acting, she quickly found work in off-Broadway productions, such as ‘Ice Cream with Hot Fudge’ and ‘Serious Man’.

It didn’t take long for Julianne to move up to television acting, she gained roles in several popular soap opera’s, including ‘As

the World Turns’ a long running daytime show. Around this time Julianne met her first husband and fellow actor, John Gould Rubin, who she married in 1986.

It was her role as Frannie in ‘As the World Turns’ that earned Julianne her first award, an Emmy for Outstanding Ingenue in a Drama Series in 1988.

After achieving such success on the stage and small screen, Julianne decided it was time to set her aims higher and break into movie acting, at first she was only able to grab roles in small horrors and sci fi’s; it wasn’t until 1992’s ‘The Hand that Rocks the Cradle’ that Julianne was able to land a substantial role.

It was after this that she began receiving more and more parts, including a small role alongside Harrison Ford in ‘The Fugitive’, which resulted in Julianne gaining the attention of Steven Spielberg.

Spielberg was so impressed with Julianne’s performance in ‘The Fugitive’ that he went

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on to cast her as Dr Sarah Harding, Jeff Goldblum’s paleontologist girlfriend in 1997’s ‘Jurassic Park 2’.

It was in the same year that Julianne played Amber Waves, a porn star with a soft side, in Paul Thomas Anderson’s ‘Boogie Nights’. Her performance in the movie was rewarded by a great deal of praise from critics and earned her both Golden Globe and Academy Award nominations, though sadly, the awards went to other nominees.

Following this, Julianne landed several high profile jobs, the first being Maude Lebowski, in the Coen Brothers cult classic ‘The Big Lebowski’.

At this point, Julianne Moore was becoming a hugely recognised name in Hollywood and it would seem that her dreams were coming true, though as it turns out her personal life was crumbling. Her marriage to John Gould Rubin had collapsed and was closely followed by a long line of self destructive relationships. Eventually, Julianne was requested to read for the role of Mia in ‘Myth of Fingerprints’ by director Bart Freundlich, who immediately demanded that she take the role, even though she actually argued that she wasn’t the person for the job. Bart insisted that she was perfect for the role and though Julianne was initially reluctant, she soon accepted the offer.

It didn’t take long for Julianne to realise that she was quickly falling for the director, and against the advice of her friends, she decided to make her feelings known.

Soon after, the pair publicly announced their relationship. They proved to be a strong couple, when in 2003, after 6 long years, the couple finally tied the knot, Julianne and Bart went on to have two children, Caleb and Liv Helen.

The following year Julianne starred alongside Dennis Quaid in ‘Far from Heaven’ as Cathy Whitaker, a 1950’s suburban housewife, living the good life, at least that’s how it seems.

In the same year, Julianne once again played an oppressed 1950’s housewife in ‘The Hours’, she played Laura Brown, a suicidal, pregnant woman trapped in a loveless marriage. The role earned Julianne another Academy Award nomination, making Moore one of only 10 actors who have been nominated twice in one year.

After various other successes including ‘Children of Men’ and ‘Savage Grace’, in 2006 Julianne made a return to stage acting; she made her long-awaited Broadway debut in a play called ‘The Vertical Hour’, directed by Sam Mendes and penned by David Hare. Julianne played a Yale professor whose life is changed forever when she meets a stranger - played by Bill Nighy.

In 2009, Moore had great success in the psychological thriller ‘Chloe’, in which she starred as the jealous wife of Liam Neeson.

2010 brought along the film ‘The Kids are All Right’ in which Julianne and Annette Benning play a lesbian couple raising their teenage children, the film was nominated for four Academy Awards and Julianne herself, was awarded with a Comedy Film Award for Best Actress and nominated for a number of accolades, including a Bafta, Golden Globe, Screen Actors Guild and Satellite Award.

The comedic roles continued as she took a starring part in 2011’s ‘Crazy Stupid Love’ in which she appeared alongside Steve Carell, Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone, the film was a huge success and is considered to be a great example of a perfectly crafted Rom-Com. In 2013, Moore claimed a starring role in the film ‘Don Jon’ which was entirely written and directed by co-star Joseph Gordon-Levitt.

Julianne’s character was a sharp contrast to the shallow and emotionless image of society that is so heavily mocked in the film, her performance as a woman battling with

grief over the deaths of both her son and husband, yet somehow finding the strength to see beauty in life was enormously moving and widely praised.

Last year we saw Julianne play two huge yet vastly different roles. We saw her take on the role of President Coin in the third installment of the Hunger Games series, Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1, alongside Jennifer Lawrence and Philip Seymour Hoffman. But it was her role in ‘Still Alice’ that proved to be one of the most important parts she would ever play.

Julianne played Dr. Alice Howland, a renowned linguistics professor at Columbia University. But when words begin to escape her and she finds herself growing confused over simple tasks, the vibrant, intelligent woman must come to terms with an awful truth, she is developing early-onset Alzheimers disease. As Alice begins to lose every element of herself that she holds dear, her three grown children must sit and watch as they slowly lose their mother.

The film is a devastating and honest look into the disease and Julianne portrayed the character with such raw emotion and understanding that she finally won the award that we all knew she deserved.

Julianne received the Academy Award for Best Actress for her part in ‘Still Alice’.

The year’s nominee’s made it tough to predict a winner, Julianne was up against some extremely powerful performances including Rosamund Pike in ‘Gone Girl’ and Felicity Jones in ‘The Theory of Everything’.

Before the awards ceremony, Julianne herself actually told interviewers that it would be a travesty if Marion Cotillard didn’t win the award for her role in ‘Two Days, One Night’. Though we’re not complaining about the winner, Julianne was long overdue receiving this prestigious award, after decades of proving herself as one of the most versatile and gifted actresses around, she finally has the title that so many long for; ‘Academy Award Winner.’

With other works on the way, including the final installment of the Hunger Games series, we can expect to see a great deal more from Julianne and a little more of that well deserved recognition.

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Thankfully, Julianne’s career remained strong throughout the years and in 2001 she landed the highly coveted role of Clarice Starling in ‘Silence of the Lambs’ sequel ‘Hannibal’.

Her husband (Quaid) turns out to be a closet homosexual and Cathy goes on to fall madly in love with their black gardener; the family’s reputation is destroyed when the taboo secrets become public knowledge. The role led to an Academy Award nomination for best actress for Julianne, but once again the award evaded her.

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Alea Nottingham Bollywood Night Alea Nottinghams Bollywood night took place on Sunday 26th April with award winning Indian restaurant Memsaab.

Throughout the evening 200 guests got to enjoy a true taste of Bollywood, with Memsaab providing an exquisite buffet.

Bollywood dancing was then in full force by R&R Productions followed by DJ Ajay taking it well into the early hours.

Christmas Showcase at Alea Nottingham

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It's never too early to plan your Christmas party, and at Alea Nottingham and Marco Pierre White Steakhouse Bar & Grill there is plenty in store to help you celebrate in style.

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Alea is showcasing its “Christmas in Winter Wonderland” on Thursday 9th July, complete with Christmas cocktails on arrival and festive canapés which sample the Celebration menus available in Marco's this Christmas. Guests will also be treated to a goody bag and entertained by the party band TI Funk, who will be the resident band for shared parties at Alea this Christmas.

The showcase will be held in the venue's glamorous Hidden bar and Salon area. However, the parties this Christmas will take place in Alea's newly refurbished Face to Face venue. Currently seating 80 for a sit down meal, the room is being extended and upgraded to hold up to 250 guests, making it the idea venue for

a large Christmas celebration. Although the room is not due to open until August 2015 with an official launch a month later, showcase guests will get exclusive sight of the new function suite, set to become a jewel in the crown of Alea Nottingham.

And for one night only, Alea is offering guests 10% off all bookings taken on that evening - that's for a shared or private party, meal in Marco's or New Years Eve booking.

The special offers don't stop there. Be sure to drop your business card into the draw at Marco Pierre White Steakhouse Bar & Grill Nottingham for a chance to win a meal for two.

To RSVP to this event please email our events team at lswift@aleacasinos.com or jswift@aleacasinos.com or call 0115 8719 252

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Riverbank Bar And Kitchen 5th Birthday

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The Riverbank Bar and Kitchen celebrated it's fifth birthday and kicked off the festival season early!! The evening saw a variety of local bands and acoustic acts performing over 3 rooms and outdoor terrace. Also featuring cabaret acts, burlesque, and shimmer DJ's in the 'backroom' restaurant.

Around 650 guests came to celebrate the birthday and what a great night it was! The fireworks display over the river was truly impressive! Thank you to everyone who joined us to celebrate and here's to many more years of fantastic food, delicious drinks and excellent events!

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Champions' Celebrities Celebrate 14th Annual ball An exciting year of events culminated in a fantastic Caribbean themed charity ball at the King Power Stadium, all hosted by brand agency Champions (UK) plc. The evening allowed guests of Champions to come together and enjoy a night of food and entertainment to celebrate the success of the past year. Guests included celebrities and friends of the Midlands based company, all gathering for the glamorous black tie event.

Snooker legend, Willie Thorne hosted the charity evening, heading up the array of celebrities attending the Leicester based evening. The star-studded guest list included Coronation Street legend, William Roache MBE, retired boxing manager, Kellie Maloney, broadcaster Vanessa Feltz, former professional Leicester city football player, Matt Elliot, television actor Dean Andrews, English darts player, Bobby George, British record holder for the 400m sprint, Derek Redman, former world record holder of 5,000 metres, David Moorcroft OBE, Sheffield United legend Tony Currie, former world Welterweight champion, John H Stracey and Golfing, Ryder cup legend, Paul Broadhurst to name a few.

Guests enjoyed a Grand Cru Champagne reception, followed by a delicious four course meal. Richie Sampson's Drifters Tribute Revue performed a number of classics throughout the night, ensuring that everyone was up on their feet. Songs were also performed by pianist and singer, Adrian Dixon and a set from band, Urban Intro with a soulful performance by Acapella group, Black Voices.

The evening was a great opportunity to raise money for Champions' chosen charity, Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People as well as a superb way to entertain clients and colleagues.

Throughout the year's events, Champions has showed continuous support to facilitate Rainbows' cause, raising a superb ÂŁ1.2 million for local charities over the last four years and celebrating its 14th year in support of this fantastic charity.

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The event was a sparkling celebration of the 2014 achievements of Champions (UK), as well as a fantastic opportunity to provide vital funds to Rainbows.

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The launch of SHIMMER Saturdays at the Riverbank The musical concept of SHIMMER with resident DJ Damian Wells at the helm is to draw from iconic tracks across multiple genres that have kept the coolest dance floors bouncing for the past two decades and treat them to a relevant house music tone creating one cohesive past, present future sound. You won't miss a beat as Bruno Mars flows seamlessly with the likes of Arrested Development or Clean Bandit merges with Sister Sledge. Whether its a birthday celebration, girls night out or evening with friends, what ever age, this is music to suit all tastes. The best comment made on social media following last weeks private press launch was simply, 'apparently you can please everyone' It just works.

In essence the Riverbank is the perfect night out!! Arrive for drinks on the terrace, dine in the restaurant and then from 10.30pm onward dance the night away in the bar. You will be amazed at the transformation once the venue gets its SHIMMER on! Part of Riverbanks recent refurbishment was in preparation for this club night and its continuing its live music on a Friday night. Expect state of the art sound and lighting and all of the attention to detail that the group who also have, Tom Browns and Farndon Boathouse, are synonymous with in Nottingham.

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To summarise it is safe to say we welcome SHIMMER as reason enough to take the 4minute journey from the city centre or the two minute journey from central avenue to dance the night away. But don't worry, If its a quite relaxed meal your after, the entertainment in the bar doesn't start until 10.30pm

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RECENT REFURBISHMENT TO CELEBRATE 10TH ANNIVERSARY.

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Chino Latino’s Annual Birthday Party CHERRY blossoms, origami and bubble tea cocktails were all part of Chino Latino's annual birthday party – in Nottingham's first ever 'hanami' celebration.

Chino Latino, a modern Pan-Asian Restaurant and Latin bar, which welcomed more than 200 people was transformed by cherry, bringing a piece of Japan, and the 'hanami' to the people of Nottingham.

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The food served included Chino Latino classics presenting guests with a wide range of different foods to try and an origami artist also taught guests to fold their own samurai hats, wowing people with her paper folding skills.

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Raglan Road Brings Irish Charm To The Heart Of Nottingham...

Raglan Road Irish Bar is an exciting addition to the pubs and restaurants in Nottingham city centre. Located on Derby Road between Canning Circus and the Nottingham Playhouse, it is a venue that caters to all tastes. It combines the warm welcome of a traditional Irish pub, with a fun, lively party atmosphere hosting fabulous live bands and singers performing every weekend.

On a Thursday evening, it is also the place to be - they hold an 'Open Mic' night, which is a great opportunity to listen to new talented artists, have a sing and a dance, or even showcase your own skills!

A delicious menu of fresh, home cooked food is also available, served from 12pm, 7 days a week. The kitchen also caters for private parties on request. In fact, they have already established themselves as a popular venue for a wide range of events, from birthdays and christenings, to office parties.

Raglan Road also prides itself on being one of Nottingham's premiere sports bars - showing all major sporting events on numerous big screens. Split on two levels (the upstairs having a fantastic outside terraced area) the bar is able to show up to three different games or matches at the same time.

Being an Irish bar, they naturally pride themselves on serving a wonderful pint of Guinness, as well as a great selection of real ales to compete with the surrounding pubs - either of which, you may be tempted to enjoy with a chaser from their extensive selection of whiskeys.

It is a venue where the customer can enjoy a relaxing pint of Caffrey's with a homemade steak and ale pie, a cold pint of Peroni while watching the match, a refreshing gin and tonic over some bar snacks on the terrace after work, as well as those who enjoy a fruity cocktail, a 'great craic' and a good dance at the weekend.

In essence, Raglan Road Irish Bar is everybody's friendly local, set in the historic caves of Nottingham's buzzing city centre.

Make sure you don't miss out, and pay them a visit!

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RSViP Business Network Social & 7th Birthday at The Malt Cross Well known Business Network RSViP celebrated its 7th Anniversary this month with a gathering at the famously historical Nottingham venue Malt Cross, members of the network were treated to 'Flora Dora's' courtesy of sponsors Hendrick's gin, real ale from Springhead who appropriately offered Maid Marian & Robin Hood themed bottled beer and delicious canapÊs by Smoked. Lots of freebies were on offer including goodie bags courtesy of Yu Energy & miniature Hendricks gin bottles. Mini tours of the caves under the building were in progress throughout the evening & the Birthday cake was baked by the lovely Audrey Thorpe – a fantastic evening was had by all- Happy birthday RSViP Photography by Louise Mills-www.louisemillsphotography.co.uk

RSViP Business Network Social at Revolution, Hockley Members and friends of RSViP met once again, this time at the brand newly refurbished Revolution, Hockley for relaxed networking amongst East Midlands business professionals.

Guests enjoyed a glass of fizz or two and delicious bites from the menu including mini fish & mushy peas and mini pulled pork burgers. A cocktail master class took place during the night, giving eight lucky guests a chance at mixing their own cocktails and exhibitors included SiIls MacLaren Britton Solicitors, KuKu Designs and Arcadia Physiotherapy.

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Photography by Louise Mills www.louisemillsphotography.co.uk

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Yumacha 1st Birthday Celebrations

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Yumacha, celebrated their first birthday in glamorous style. The theme for the occasion was Great Gatsby, 1920's and guests dressed to impress. Champagne was served on arrival followed by delicious canapes throughout the night. Entertainment was plentiful, with guests being treated to a traditional Lion Dance, a burlesque show courtesy of Honey Cabaret and music from Ultra Lounge. The party continued well into the night!

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Strawberry & Basil Mojito A twist on the classic mojito, don't knock it until you've tried it Ingredients: 8-10 Basil Leaves 30ml Brugal Especial Rum 20ml Strawberry Liqueur 20ml Strawberry Syrup 30ml Fresh Lime Juice 2 Fresh Strawberries Method: Add all ingredients to base of glass and muddle lightly Add crushed ice to 2/3 fill your glass and churn with a long spoon, gradually add more ice churning everytime until the glass is full and garnish with a fresh strawberry.

Passionfruit Mojito We didn't think you could make the original mojito any better but this sure has proved us wrong!

Ingredients: 8-10 Mint Leaves 30ml Brugal Anejo 20ml Passoa (Passionfruit liqueur) 20ml Passionfruit Syrup 30ml Lime Juice 1 whole Passionfruit Method: Add all ingredients to base of glass add crushed ice to 2/3 fill your glass and churn with a long spoon, gradually add more ice churning everytime until the glass is full and garnish with half a passionfruit.

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Cucumber Mojito

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A quintessentially British variation on the Cuban favourite, made with Hendricks gin and cucumber its perfect for sipping on our terrace!

Ingredients 8-10 Mint Leaves 2 inches peeled cucumber 50ml Hendricks Gin 30ml Fresh Lime Juice 20ml Sugar Syrup Method: Add cucumber to the base of your glass and muddle, add other ingredients and top with crushed ice, churn with a long spoon and keep topping with crushed ice until the glass is full. Garnished with cucumber fan.

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Charity Challenge To Reach The Summit Of Mount Kilimanjaro On 31st January, 18 friends, family and regulars of The Plough Inn, Normanton on the Wolds set off on an eight day challenge to reach the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania, the tallest freestanding mountain in the world at 5,895 metres (19,341 feet), in aid of two local causes; Amy's Fund and Dove Cottage Day Hospice.

In August 2013, Amy Duffield, a much loved member of The Plough's team passed away suddenly at the age of 23 from a viral infection in the heart. Since then her mother, Sharon has been devoted to raising money for The Nottingham University Hospital Critical Care Unit who took excellent care of Amy in the final days of her life.

Dove Cottage is a small respite daycare and hospice facility based in the Vale of Belvoir. Although they receive some funding from the NHS, they have to self-fund two-thirds of their income. They support those with life limiting and terminal illnesses, and their families in the South Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Melton and Rutland areas.

Not knowing quite what to expect the group arrived in 25-degree sunshine at Londorosi Gate to be met by their Sherpa's, guides and support team to begin the trek. Over the next six days the altitude and intensity of the daily routine increased as the temperature gradually decreased. The final days before the summit attempt involved 7-8 hours trekking per day at ever-thinning oxygen levels with a good few members of the group suffering from vomiting and headaches that are associated with altitude sickness. Food was plentiful (although flavoured heavily with garlic!) but forcing yourself to eat at altitude isn't easy. This combined with a required daily water intake of 4 litres per person was very tough going for everyone.

In the afternoon of day six the group reached Kibo Hut (4,720 metres), their last camp prior to the summit attempt. After a short rest, a hearty meal and a couple of hours sleep (for those who managed any at all) the nervous group began their summit walk at midnight with head-torches lighting the way. Half way up the steep path of constant switch-backs one member of the team succumbed to mountain sickness and was forced to return to camp. The remaining 17 plodded on with frozen water packs, and after almost seven hours of trekking the sun began to rise and the end was in sight. After a quick cuppa in -15 degrees at Gilman's Point (5,685 metres), whilst taking in the breathtaking views, the group progressed slowly to Uhuru Peak, the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro. With emotions running high everyone made the most of the photo opportunity whilst remembering why they were all really there. The seven hour trek back to base camp was something that none of the group had really prepared for but with exhaustion, aching limbs and numb feet everyone made it down safely.

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Through sponsorship, fundraising and a charity ball that we featured in the last edition the group raised an amazing ÂŁ42,000 that will be split equally between their two chosen causes.

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Black Floral Print Mesh Detail Swimsuit £35.00, River Island

Secret Slimming Lime Plunge Swimsuit £29.50, Marks & Spencer

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Bustier Top £16.00 Low Rise Bikini Bottoms £12.00 River Island

Paphos Deep Plunge Fringe One Piece £20.00, Boohoo

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1. Ogx Ever Straight Brazilian Keratin Smooth Shampoo £6.99, feelunique.com 2. Bumble and Bumble Straight Conditioner £25.00, Boots 3. Kiehl’s Argan Smoothing Hair Mask £25.00, House of Fraser

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4. ghd Eclipse Hair Styler £125.00, John Lewis

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5. Redken Glass Look 01 £6.69, lookfantastic.com 6. Pantene Ice Shine Hair Spray £1.84, Superdrug 7. Aveda Wooden Paddle Brush £19.00, Aveda.co.uk

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The science and art of Aesthetic dentistry can take the form of Orthodontics (Straightening teeth with invisible braces or Six month smiles or conventional braces) or Cosmetic dentistry such as minimally recontouring your natural teeth or Cosmetic Veneers, we have many ways to improve your smile, always advising that the least invasive options are best, this will bring out the real you, we have seen it so often, that the patients confidence changes totally, once the teeth are sorted from dress sense to hair and makeup you'll see the confidence it brings you is priceless. CARE dental has the answer for you, what's more is you can come in for a FREE no obligation consultation, we take pride in looking after your best asset “your smile.”

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Dr Savan Zala BDS (Lond), MFGDP RCS Savan, graduated from Kings College London in 2004 and has since adopted a multi-disciplinary approach towards dentistry. He completed his Vocational Training in Leicester, after which he spent 2 years as a Senior House Officer within the Oral Maxillofacial Surgery Department and Community Dental Care Services.

In 2007 he left hospital dentistry to further his skills within a General Dental environment. Here he attained his Membership for the Faculty of General Practitioners (MFGDP) and focused his efforts towards the treatment of anxious and dental phobic patients. Being predominantly within a private dental environment allowed him to fully explore various advanced restorative principles, ranging from simple orthodontics to full mouth rehabilitation cases.

Dr Savan's particular interests lies within the fields of oral surgery.

Prior to starting in general dental practice, he spent a few years working in various oral surgery units around the UK. This experience provided him with the knowledge and skills to

undertake the more complex surgical procedures including dental implants.

His experience in treating aesthetic cases ranges from single teeth to full mouth rehabilitation, with most of his knowledge and training arising from well know cosmetic centres within the UK and the USA. In the past he has taken part in various dental implant programmes, and the most influential of them, was run by the wellrespected Professor Cemal Ucer.

As a committed individual to postgraduate education he is looking to complete his Membership to the Royal College of Surgeons (MFDS) and is currently within the end stages of completing a Masters Programme (MSc) in Dental Implantology at Warwick University. He routinely also practices general dentistry, and has under taken various courses within this field to further enhance the quality of his work. This can be seen by the attainment of the Membership of the Faculty of Dental Practitioners (MFGDP).

To compliment his passion for surgery, he has attained various levels of training for the treatment of anxious and dental phobic patients. His training has ranged from conscious sedation techniques, to advanced NLP & hypnosis.

Dr Savan says “ Over the years, my varied experience within the profession of dentistry, has led me to look past the “tooth” and focus more on the “patient”.

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We offer free consultations in all cosmetic treatment Cosmetic and aesthetic dentistry Orthodontics (’invisalign’ and cosmetic) Sedation for nervous patients

Ashwin graduated from the University of Birmingham with a degree in Dentistry in addition to a degree in Biomedical Materials Science. After graduating, Ashwin gained experience working in several busy NHS general dental practices treating patients of diverse backgrounds with a wide range of dental needs. He works well with children and anxious patients and takes pride in providing minimally invasive dentistry.

Cosmetic veneers Cerec technology - Same day crowns & veneers Family friendly practice 6 hour smile makeover Routine dental treatments Full mouth rehabilitation including root canal treatments In house laboratory Same day Emergency appointments Preventative and family dentistry

He has an interest in direct aesthetic restorative dentistry (tooth coloured materials) and is highly motivated in providing quality dental care to patients using the finest materials and equipment.

He likes to keep up to date with the ever evolving field of dentistry by attending training courses and lectures on the latest technology and techniques. Ashwin has also been involved in lecturing undergraduate dental students at the University of Birmingham as well as postgraduate master's students at the University of Manchester.

Ashwin is enthusiastic about continuing education and has attended several dental conferences around the UK and also in the USA. He is part way through completing his membership to the Royal College of Surgeons (MJDF) and is always willing to learn and develop new skills which will benefit the care he provides to his patients. Ashwin understands the importance of regular dental care to prevent dental disease and enjoys watching a person's self confidence develop with improvements to their health and smile.

Outside of work Ashwin enjoys sports such as football, basketball and badminton. He is an avid skier and has taken part in one of the most extreme sports – skydiving! Ashwin is a formula 1 fan, has a love for cars and a keen interest in photography and travelling. In the past he trained in martial arts and achieved the grade of 2nd Dan black belt in karate.

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Welcome to The Rum House Restaurant and Cocktail Bar. The Rum House’s Prohibition era design is warm and inviting; a place to chill out in style. Caribbean Tapas and Rumspirational Cocktails – what’s not to love!

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The Rum House food brings an exciting mix of tastes and flavours fusing Caribbean spices into traditional tapas. Try our Signature dishes – The Rum House Curried Goat, One Pot Fish Stew and our Tropical Mess dessert to finish. Our Chicken Lollipops and Sweet Potato Fries are customer favourites and not to be missed.

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Stand Out PR & Comms Consultancy RedTree is an influential PR and communications consultancy based in Nottingham. Through the creation and delivery of bespoke PR and communications campaigns, RedTree secures the exposure which ensures clients benefit from being seen in the right places, whether that is digital, print, broadcast or social media.

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With over 20 years combined Recruitment experience across an array of diverse industries, we offer tailor made recruitment packages to suit all business needs priding ourselves on our high calibre of candidates within the permanent and temporary market. We fully immerse ourselves in your business to achieve the ultimate goal; placing the right candidate.

For all RSVIP members we will offer an introduction fee of 10% contact us for more details to create your tailor made recruitment package. (Our standard fee is fixed at 15%)

Nottingham Office Space & Rooms We provide offices, meeting rooms and studio space at Lace Market House, a vibrant and friendly business centre for creative, media, marketing, architectural, legal, recruitment and finance businesses, including local and national famous faces - such as the Terrence Higgins Trust.

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Dr Bobby Ahmed is a medical doctor with a special interest and higher training in Travel Medicine.

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A huge breakthrough in the fight against the most serious form of meningitis Why is it such a big deal?

The charity Meningitis UK, estimates that there are around 3000 cases of meningitis B each year in the UK. Meningitis B is most common in children under five years old, and in particular in babies under the age of one. This disease kills around 1 in 10 of those affected and a significant proportion of survivors are left with life-affecting disabilities.

What is this vaccine for?

It has been developed to give protection against meningococcal group B disease, the most common type of bacterial meningitis and septicaemia in the UK. There are other types of meningitis that will not be prevented by this vaccine. It is vital that everyone knows the signs and symptoms of meningitis and septicaemia, and gets urgent medical help if they are concerned.

Why do we need a vaccine, can't we protect against meningitis in any other way?

Bacterial meningitis and meningococcal septicaemia are lifethreatening diseases. The only effective way to prevent these diseases is through vaccination.

Is the vaccine safe?

It was licensed by the European Medical Association in January 2013 and all vaccines are extensively tested for safety and effectiveness before being licensed.

How many children were in the trials?

Approximately 7,500 infants, children, adolescents and adults.

How effective would this vaccine be and does it cover all strains?

This vaccine is the first one to demonstrate potential coverage of (protection against) the majority of Meningitis B strains.

However, the vaccine will not protect against all cases of Meningitis B, but coverage estimates show that 73% of Men B infection will be covered.

Why doesn't it cover all strains?

There are many different Meningitis B strains. This vaccine has been developed to offer protection against as many as possible. Once it has been in use for some time, it will be possible to calculate the coverage and continue with vaccine research to improve the protection it gives. Knowing the signs and symptoms and seeking early medical help remain vital in saving lives. Clinical trials have shown that this vaccine (as do all vaccines) stimulates the body's immune system to generate protective antibodies.

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Does the vaccine have any known side-effects?

In infants and children (less than 2 years of age) the most common adverse reactions observed in clinical trials were tenderness and swelling at the injection site, fever and irritability. Taking paracetamol or similar painkillers at the time of vaccination or shortly afterwards can help reduce the risk of such reactions. Remember painkillers should only be taken as instructed.

Can the vaccine actually cause meningitis? Is it live?

No, the vaccine cannot cause meningitis. It is inactivated.

Why has it taken so long to develop a vaccine for Meningitis B? Most vaccines are made from part of the outer coating of a bacterial cell. The outer coating of the meningococcal B strain is very complex, so the usual methods of producing a vaccine have not been successful. Many years of research have been undertaken to develop new ways of producing a vaccine.

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Bohemian Style Altava Bronze Lantern £75.00, thefarthing.co.uk

Habitat Evelyn Patterned Cushion £12.00, Argos

Fearne Cotton Havana Printed Pom Pom Cushion £24.00, Littlewoods Distressed Bohemian Olive Green Lantern £17.65, fishpond.co.uk

Heart Printed Cushion £12.00, Very

Accessorize Fluoro Paisley Embroidered Filled Round Cushion £29.00, K&Co

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Borrby Lantern £7.00, Ikea

Transport yourself to faraway lands by bringing this bold and vivid style to your own garden. Think Woodstock without all the mud and Morocco without the travel expenses! Have fun with colour and create a wonderful hang out spot right in your back yard!

Barlow Tyrie Kirar Collection Deep Seating Tête à Tête Daybed £2236.00, gardensite.co.uk

Sky Blue Moroccan leather Pouf Ottoman £75.00, ebay.co.uk

Prima Firepit £84.99, Amazon

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Tuscany Rattan Garden Set £449.00, very.co.uk

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Ellie Elephant Mint Green Table Lamp £20.00, purpleholly.co.uk Wild and Wolf Phone £37.00, redcandy.co.uk Umbra Woodrow Waste Bin £20.00, black-by-design.co.uk

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Mint Green Ocean Pastel Canvas Print £161.95, zazzle.co.uk

Mint Green Contrary to popular belief, it actually is quite easy being green! In fact Minty shades of green are being seen everywhere this season and we think it looks particularly stunning in our homes! Usher in the summer with a light, fresh colour without resorting to boring beige or cream!

Eglo Vintage Mint Tripod Floor Light £96.00, dusklights.co.uk

Nobodinoz Bean Bag, Mint Diamonds £52.00, mollymeg.com

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Out&About with City Life & County Living Magazine

Trent Valley, Nottingham, Open New Conservatory Village Trent Valley's brand new Conservatory Village in Bilborough, Nottingham, is now open and they invited some VIP guests to help celebrate.

Gem106 star Dan Wood was on hand to help the MD Gary McCartan to cut the ribbon.

Trent Valley, a company with a long heritage of providing top quality windows, doors and conservatories, have been trading in Nottingham for 25 years.

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The Conservatory Village is now open and boasts the most comprehensive, contemporary display of conservatories in the Midlands. With 5 very distinct styles on display Trent Valley offers the best in design, style and the latest technology to create beautiful, comfortable rooms all year round, that add value to your home and everyday living.

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Burlap Deer Cushion £46.94, etsy.com

French Woven Basset Hound Throw Pillow £42.50, overstock.com

Nautical Rustic Red Stripe Throw Pillow £35.95, zazzle.co.uk

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Emerson Burnt Orange 4pc Bed Set £45.36, bonanzamarket.co.uk

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Walnut and Ash Windsor Chair £695.00, notonthehighstreet.com

Cherished Chesterfield Vintage Brown Leather Sofa £1565.00, frenchbedroomcompany.co.uk

Searchlight Lighting Cartwheel Wrought Iron Ceiling Light £264.00, castlegatelights.co.uk

Corona Pine 2 Drawer Wardrobe £199.00, furniturevalue.co.uk

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Rustic decor, country designs or log cabin chic; whatever you call it, it’s impossible not to love. Comforting and homey yet extremely stylish, this trend is finding it’s way into our homes and bringing with it worn leather, distressed wood and plenty of cozy throw pillows.

Fallen Fruits Deer Wall Decoration £16.95, toysandinteriors.co.uk

Luxury Camel Richmond Button Back Chair £783.00, blackorchidinteriors.co.uk

Rustic Red Weave Blanket £26.00, ruralurban.co.uk

Occa Vintage Parquet Dining Table £2601.00, Occa-Home

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City Life Touring the Costa Blanca ...’Denia’.

The Jewel In The Crown Of The Costa Blanca Denia is a delightful cosmopolitan town located along the Mediterranean coastline, where the sun shines almost all year.

Its climate of mild temperatures and its 20 kms of sandy beaches and rocky coves make Denia an ideal place for family beach holidays.

Denia central to the Costa Blanca is situated 110 kilometres from Alicante and its airport and 95 km from the city of Valencia and its airport both are approximately 1 hour 15 minutes away.

The town faces north-east, looking out across the sea towards the Balearic islands.

Denia has a sophisticated infrastructure has well has preserved ancient walls and bastions. From the hilltop esplanade there is an excellent view of Denia and its surrounding countryside.

Denia enjoys almost twenty kilometres of coastline. To the north of the town, there are beaches of fine sand and shallow waters.

To the south lie a series of small coves along the rocky coast, known as Les Rotes, which is a paradise for fishermen and divers. Denia lies in a fertile plain, backed by mountains Recreation and Leisure Denia offers a variety of water sports, including: sailing, windsurfing, diving, fishing, rowing, and swimming.

For those who prefer land to sea, there is also an extensive range of activities to choose from: mountain climbing, hanggliding, mountain biking and hiking.

Golf Denia has its own 18-hole golf club, located very close to the town, the Club La Sella was designed by JosĂŠ Maria Olazabal.

Further courses can be found at Oliva, Moriara, and Javea.

Eating out There are many welcoming restaurants along the promenade facing the marina. The marina itself has a modern commercial area where you can dine overlooking the moored yachts bobbing in the water.

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Excursions It's possible to take the ferry to the Balearic islands directly from the port in Denia.

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Climate Denia enjoys a typical Mediterranean climate, with cool sea breezes in summer and protection by surrounding mountains against the cold North winds in winter. The area averages nearly 3,000 hours of sunshine each year and the average temperature easily exceeds 20 degrees.

In 1986 the World Health Organisation recommended the climate of the area as one of the most equitable in the world neither too hot in the summer nor too cold in the winter. On average it can boast 325 sunny days each year making it an ideal all year round destination

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Sales at Castle Point, one of Nottingham's landmark buildings have continued to be in high demand, with complete sell out of phase 2 and only a few remaining apartments in phase 1.

Phase one comprises 15 beautifully converted luxurious apartments in Castle Point, a landmark building that has served as a textile mill and more recently as a bank. Phase two which is on Peveril Drive just by the gates to The Park Estate is converted from its former use as insurance and accountants offices into two 2 bed apartments, two 3 bed duplex apartments and a 2 bed coach house.

These first two of the three phases benefit from the spectacular location beneath The Castle at the junction of Castle Boulevard and Peveril Drive. The prestigious position is matched by the longstanding reputation and connection with the City of the developer Pickering Developments who built and ran the Savoy and Royal Hotels in Nottingham.

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All of the properties within the development have been painstakingly designed to be as light as possible and benefit from the views so large glass expanses have been used wherever possible creating space and a modern feel.

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Apartments are contemporary in style and content. High speed internet access is readily available and HDMI cabling has been installed in the lounge and both bedrooms to provide multi-media and offer a choice between Virgin and Sky for its delivery.

The new double glazing and acoustic separation of each apartment provides a home superbly insulated against noise and heat loss to the latest building standards. The additional benefit of gas fired under floor heating provides a clean, efficient and cost effective warmth!

Kitchens are well equipped with Neff ceramic hob, oven, microwave, dishwasher and fridge freezer. There is also an Indesit washer/tumbler.

Specification of each apartment is identical and the floor areas are similar at around 1,000 square feet although room shapes vary giving a personal feel. Each apartment also benefits from a lockable store of 100 square feet in the basement – the perfect storage solution for busy professionals who enjoy a range of sporting hobbies.

Generous bespoke floor to ceiling soft glide wardrobes and fitted carpets have been installed in all bedrooms maximising storage without compromising space.

Oak laminate floors grace the kitchen and lounge-dining room and the bathrooms are fully tiled and furnished with the latest in contemporary style sanitary ware.

The car park area is to be landscaped to increase privacy with a designated parking space for each apartment. Additionally there will be a provision for visitor parking spaces.

The superb location provides easy walking access to the designer shops, exclusive restaurants and bars of the Lacemarket and Castle Rock area's as well as the riverside retail and adjacent corporate offices of the canal side redevelopment.

An exciting addition is the New Release of Phase 3 six new build apartments of spectacular design and layout appealing to those buyers looking for premium location & extraordinary attention to detail.

Phase 3 offers exciting additions to the already superb style and content of pase 1 and 2. ●

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New Range Rover Evoque

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The facelifted 2016 Range Rover Evoque was revealed at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show – and while visual changes are modest, lots more has been done beneath the surface.

The ground-breaking compact SUV gets new Brit-built Ingenium diesel engines, allnew InControl infotainment and a suite of advanced safety features.

It is the first Land Rover to offer full LED adaptive headlights, complete with new LED daytime running light signature – which will be even more striking when the vehicle indicates, because the orange flasher now 'sweeps' across the full length of the LED pattern.

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bumper, and a choice of two grille designs. Five-door HSE Dynamic and Autobiography Evoques can also now be fitted with the bonnet vents formerly reserved for the three-door coupe Evoque.

It's an intentionally subtle facelift. Gerry McGovern, Land Rover design director and chief creative officer said: “The Range Rover Evoque first established and then dominated the luxury compact SUV sector generating worldwide acclaim and sales success.

“Our challenge has been to evolve the Evoque design without diluting its distinctive character.”

Big news under the bonnet is the introduction of Jaguar Land Rover's all-new 2.0-litre Ingenium diesel, first seen in the new Jaguar XE. Offered in 150hp and 180hp guise, the new Ingenium Td4 is up to 30kg lighter than the outgoing 2.2-litre diesel and significantly more fuel efficient.

The 150hp eD4 2WD now averages up to 68mpg and emits as little as 109g/km CO2: this version will be signified by 'ECapability' branding, complete with blue Evoque badge on the

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Model: 2.0 L TD4 Engine: 1,999cc Power: 180bhp 0-62mph: 9.5 secs Top Speed: 124mph Price: £30.800 (from)

rear (normally, it's red). There's also a sub-130g/km CO2 allwheel drive version for the first time.

The 180hp version will do 59mpg and emit from 125g/km – making it 18 per cent greener than the outgoing high-power diesel Evoque. The new Ingenium engines have extended service intervals of up to 21,000 miles, which Land Rover says will help lower total cost of ownership by several thousand pounds.

The performance 240hp 2.0-litre turbo petrol will also remain; Land Rover claims 0-62mph in 7.6 seconds and economy of up to 36mpg.

All versions' off-road capabilities are enhanced by the availability of Land Rover's new All-Terrain Progress Control; the 'off-road cruise control' system maintains a steady speed, allowing the driver to concentrate on tackling the terrain ahead.

The current Evoque's dated infotainment system is replaced by the all-new InControl Touch system, complete with eight-inch high-res touchscreen. Standard on all Evoque variants, it has smartphone swipe functionality, full app integration and a much more logical menu system.

The interior is upgraded with more upmarket materials, new seats and door trims, an upgraded instrument pack and even the option of massaging front seats – no other premium

Up to 12 interior colour combinations are now offered and there's also fully configurable mutli-colour ambient lighting. A foot-operated automatic tailgate is available as well.

A new front-mounted stereo digital camera means that extra safety features are available, including lane-keeping assist, autonomous emergency braking and city-centre collision avoidance auto-braking. There's a driver drowsiness monitor too.

The new 2016 Range Rover Evoque model range now mirrors the Range Rover Sport: SE, HSE Dynamic and Autobiography.

Jeremy Hicks, Jaguar Land Rover UK managing director said: “The Evoque has proven to be an enormous success in the UK with sales of 62,000 since its launch back in 2011.”

Over 400,000 Evoques have been built to date – and 2014 was its most successful year yet, with 125,364 sold in more than 170 countries around the world.

“The 2016 model year Evoque builds on this achievement with a new engine line up delivering outstanding CO2 emissions down to 109g/km and for the first time; an all-wheel drive version under 130g/km.

“This combined with intelligent and relevant technology will ensure that the Range Rover Evoque is an attractive proposition to both private and fleet & business customers.”

The new 2016 Range Rover Evoque, will go on sale over the summer with first deliveries due in August 2015:.

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InControl Touch Plus is standard on HSE Dynamic and Autobiography versions: this includes standard sat nav and rear-seat entertainment system, complete with twin eight-inch screens in the back.

compact SUV yet offers these.

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The Game Changer

The New Ferrari 488 GTB

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Behold, the 660-hp turbo V8 replacement for the...

Ferrari 458 Italia.

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Ladies and gentlemen, feast your eyes on the new Ferrari 488 GTB. Unveiled to line up with the 40th anniversary of Ferrari's first mid-engined V8 model, the 308 GTB, the latest Ferrari made its official debut at the Geneva Auto Show in March. A successor to the venerable 458 Italia, the 488 GTB was developed to provide even more precise and nimble handling, even at the hands of an amateur driver.

Ferrari hasn't forgotten about acceleration either, equipping the 488 GTB with a 3.9 litre, eight cylinder engine that makes 660 horsepower and 560 pound-feet of torque, enough to launch the 488 GTB from zero to 60 miles per hour in three seconds.

The zero-to-60 time isn't quite as indicative of just how fast this newest Ferrari is, however, as the manufacturer also claims that it can run from zero to 125 miles per hour in a mere 8.3 seconds. Compared to the Ferrari 458 Italia that it replaces, that's nearly a second faster. Keep the pedal to the metal though, and the 488 GTB will keep accelerating up to at least 205 miles per hour.If you're thinking that's fast, you're right. It's very, very fast.

The 488 GTB also marks a major change for Ferrari in the engine department, as all that power is made with the help of a turbocharger. No, this isn't the first turbocharged engine that Ferrari has ever used in a production car, but in order to increase power and performance while improving emissions, the 458 Italia's naturally aspirated V8 engine had to go. While it's a little sad that Ferrari will probably no longer be making naturally aspirated V8s, it's hard to complain about a change that manages to extract more than 600 horsepower out of an engine with less than four litres of displacement.

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Model: 488 GTB Engine: 3902cc Power: 660bhp 0-62mph: 2.9 secs Top Speed: 205mph Price: ÂŁ181.849 (from)

When turbo power came to F1, suddenly the naturally-aspirated cars were fighting it out at the back of the grid. The new 3902cc V8 turbo in the 488 GTB looks like doing the same to the supercar class. Its 670 metric horsepower is around 70 more than that of the 458 Speciale, itself one of the most highly-rated sports cars of the 21st century.

Harnessing that power, the gearbox features Variable Torque Management to distribute the torque smoothly and powerfully across the rev range, while the evolved version of the Side Slip Angle Control system, or Drift Control to you or I, is more precise, less invasive and provides greater longitudinal acceleration out of corners. As well as integrating with the 488 GTB's F1-Trac and E-Diff, SSC2 now controls the active dampers to keep the car flatter and more stable in extremis. Put all that together and you get a mid-engined V8 Ferrari that can lap the Fiorano track in just 1.23�. A game changer for Ferrari.

Game over for its rivals?

In short, there's little danger of the 488 GTB being mistaken for its predecessor, even before you get the stopwatches out.

Inside the new satellite control clusters, angled air vents and instrument panel heightens the feeling that the cockpit is

Barring a few examples here and there, Ferraris have always been fast and placed an emphasis on handling, but they have also been attractive. Whether you're looking at the Ferrari 250 GTO, 206 Dino, or even the 360 Modena, it's clear that Ferrari has a tradition of making cars that don't just focus on performance. In order to be a proper Ferrari, a new model should be beautiful to look at as well as great to drive.

The Ferrari 488 GTB is a car that really looks like it was drawn with passion. It takes all the best design cues from the 458 Italia and improves on them. The headlights still aren't exactly beautiful, but the mustachioed front end is finally gone, replaced with an aggressive and more attractive grille. The rear end is smoothed out and is now beautiful, while the profile view is curvy and dramatic.

The purchase price may be out of many of our pockets and even those deep enough will have to get in line as the waiting lists for any new Ferrari is notoriously long.

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Luckily, the appearance of the 488 GTB has also been improved over the 458 Italia. The design isn't a complete change from the previous generation, and you can still see a strong resemblance between the two, but the 488 GTB's look is more refined and is much more attractive overall. Ferrari's commitment to aerodynamics is as strong as ever, but over the last few years, its designs have focused so much on extracting the absolute maximum performance out of each car, the aesthetics have suffered.

tailored around the driver. Settle into the driving seat and you'll find the multifunctional steering wheel with manettino driving mode selector, while the graphics and interface of the infotainment system have been completely redesigned.

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