London's top shops: LN-CC boutique, Dalston

London's top shops: LN-CC boutique, Dalston - Daily Telegraph

The same thoughtful approach is applied to the collection of stylish garments on offer. Shopping at LN-CC is a world away from browsing the rails in one of the high-street chains. The experience is more like visiting an exhibition, leaving fast fashion far behind. And it goes without saying that you shouldn't expect fast-fashion prices either – Harvey Nichols and Dover Street Market price points would be more comparable.

A core group of designers (think Ann Demeulemeester, Dries Van Noten and Haider Ackermann) are constants in the boutique's stable of brands, while garments from new, emerging talents such as St Martins graduate Yang Li ensure that stock remains fresh and inspiring. It's evident that co-founder and ex-buyer for Harrods and oki-ni John Skelton has an expert eye for style, putting together a collection of pieces that feel innovative and reflect contemporary fashion without bowing to seasonal trends.

“We support young designers from all over the globe,” says Mitchell, as evidenced by offerings such as the store’s exciting range of Japanese streetwear. International brands aside, LN-CC's Dalston location was a considered choice for both founders: “Many people initially questioned the location, but one year later we have many loyal local customers. It was a great move in hindsight, this area is now booming with interesting galleries, stores, bars and cafés.”

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And Dalston's development echoes the continued success of LN-CC; there are plans for two new rooms within the concept store (including a dedicated accessories showroom), both created through a further collaboration with Gary Card. Despite the boutique's expansion, LN-CC promises to remain a relaxed, laidback environment. “Anyone can come down - not only to shop but listen to music or just hang,” promises Mitchell. Yet more reasons to pay LN-CC a visit. Just make sure you take a map.

Address: Late Night Chameleon Café, 18 Shacklewell Lane, London E8 2EZ
Opening hours: To make an appointment to visit LN-CC, telephone 0203 174 0727 or email appointments@ln-cc.com with your preferred time and date.
Getting there: by Overground to Dalston Kingsland or Dalston Junction.

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Hard-pressed motorists see 3p drop in the cost of a litre of petrol as Sainsbury's and Asda start forecourt price war - Daily Mail

New prices will come into effect tomorrow
Move comes after a warning from Government that it was looking at ways to ensure petrol retailers do not delay price cuts when wholesale costs fall
Lowest price in over a year as prices have fallen 11p since their peak in April
But cost of petrol will start to rise again in the summer because of Government plans for fuel duty increase in August

By Jill Reilly

PUBLISHED: 05:26 EST, 12 June 2012 | UPDATED: 08:12 EST, 12 June 2012

A fresh supermarket price war on the forecourts is underway with giants Asda and Sainsbury's cutting up to 3p a litre from the price of fuel.

The retailers said the new charges would come into effect tomorrow.

The slash follows April’s record high petrol prices, which pushed the price of filling a family car to 100.

Slashed: Supermarket giants Asda and Sainsbury's are cutting up to 3p a litre from the price of fuel. The retailers said the new prices would come into effect tomorrow

The cuts mean that filling a typical car will be the cheapest since February 2011, according to experts.

Asda said an ease in global oil prices has enabled it to pass those savings on to motorists.

Transport Secretary Justine Greening said the Government would be prepared to introduce new laws to control prices

Drivers filling up at any of Asda's 195 forecourts nationwide will now pay no more than 129.7p per litre for unleaded and 134.7p per litre for diesel.

Andy Peake, Asda's director of petrol trading, said: 'Motorists will be pleased to know fuel is now at the lowest price in over a year as prices have fallen 11p since their peak in April.

'Unlike other retailers, our price cuts benefit everyone across the country, meaning that no-one filling up at Asda will be forced to pay a premium for their fuel.'

A Sainsbury's spokesman said: 'From tomorrow we will be cutting petrol and diesel prices in our petrol stations by up to 3p per litre. Sainsbury's is committed to delivering great value and helping customers cut down on cost wherever possible.'

A spokesman for the AA welcomed the cuts, saying that motorists would be getting a 'good price' for fuel.

But the cost of petrol looks set to rise again in the summer - in August the Government has planned 3.02 pence per litre rise in fuel duty.

The move to pass on lower prices to drivers comes after a warning from Government that it was looking at ways to ensure petrol retailers do not delay price cuts when wholesale costs fall.

Two weeks ago, Transport Secretary Justine Greening said companies should develop a code of practice to stop the 'indefensible' practice of petrol companies raising prices at the pump as soon as wholesale petrol and oil prices rise, only to delay lowering them again when costs fall.

She said the Government would be prepared to introduce new laws to bring about the change if companies failed to come up with a code of their own.

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And of course Asda has put the "temporarily" fuel price decrease as an increase on their in-store Pizza's and other food - so not impressed.

- ian, gloucester, 12/6/2012 14:16

Transport Secretary Justine Greening said the Government would be prepared to introduce new laws to control prices.......... just another waste of pixels

- David Clemmett, Bolton, 12/6/2012 14:01

someone needs to give us motorists a drop of around 30p a litre to make any REAL difference to our back pocket! 1 a litre is MORE than enough for fuel!

- John H, Bolton, 12/6/2012 13:17

Does Justine Greening see the irony in her comment? Her boss 'call me dave' promised a fair fuel stabiliser' to regulate prices before the last election, but that was before his best mate started putting them up with his extra duty. I aren't entirely sure how her law would work though, presumably someone would look at the wholesale price, and the pump price, decide the difference was too big (what exactly would be defined as too big?), then decide whether it was the refiner, the distrubutor, or the petrol station was making the excess profit, then fine them in some way. Can anyone see this being very workable? One last point, the coalition promised that they would get rid of a law every time they introduced one, how about when ministers make stupid statements like this someone asks which law they will repeal at the same time? If they can find one to repeal there is a case for that law going regardless

- Paul, Halifax, 12/6/2012 13:09

Obviously not a recent picture of the Asda forecourt.

- Susan, Gloucestershire, 12/6/2012 13:07

Asdas price has been 130.7p since the 23rd May so that will be just 1p not 3p then.

- steve, kent, 12/6/2012 13:05

Ah 94.9 a litre, wish it was like that now :(

- Zak, UK, 12/6/2012 12:59

Same old fraud. It goes up 10p and comes down 3p.

- CriminalGovernmentAtWork, EUSSR, 12/6/2012 12:54

This government just does not give a toss about motorists. How very noble of them to change the law to make companies bring prices down but in the same breath push ahead with the rise in duty. Given with one hand taken away with the other !!

- ma, england, 12/6/2012 12:50

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Trap rules out major changes - SkySports

The Irish take on holders Spain in Gdansk on Thursday desperate to take something from the game following their 3-1 defeat to Croatia in their Group C opener.

There have been calls for change in the starting XI following the Republic's limp display against Croatia, but Trapattoni is ready to keep faith with the majority of his players.

"Our team usually play better against famous teams, famous players. We must believe in our quality, the reasons that got us here," noted Trapattoni.

"Usually Spain dominate the midfield. I think we can adapt ourselves with the players we have. We have other players that can do double jobs. For example, Cox and Walters. They can help."

"Our team usually play better against famous teams, famous players. We must believe in our quality, the reasons that got us here."
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When asked whether it would be skipper Robbie Keane who made way, Trapattoni added: "Keane is very important. He has personality, experience."

Trapattoni also suggested he is unlikely to throw in Sunderland's James McClean against Spain, preferring to stick with his experienced players.

"It is important to [introduce young players] at a quiet opportunity, not when we need a performance under pressure. It's a heavy weight on his shoulders," added Trapattoni.

No second guessing

Meanwhile, Trapattoni admits he does not know what to expect from Spain counterpart Vicente del Bosque as the pair prepare for Euro 2012 battle.

Del Bosque caused raised eyebrows when he named his team for Sunday night's Group C opener against Italy and did not include a single specialist striker.

That left £50million Fernando Torres and Athletic Bilbao star Fernando Llorente, among others, kicking their heels on the bench.

However, Republic of Ireland manager Trapattoni is not about to try to second-guess an old foe ahead of Thursday night's must-win encounter between the two nations in Gdansk.

"I think after I saw the game, maybe, maybe, he will play with Torres. Maybe. But Vicente decides his own tactics," said Trapattoni.

"Maybe he thought the Italians have a good defence and he would play with these small, fast and tactical players.

"He changed when he understood. At this moment, he had the necessity to put up front a big striker and he [Torres] had a good opportunity.

"I don't know how he will play against us. Sure, we know which team we have in front of us, what quality they have. I have an idea, but at this moment, I couldn't say 'this' or 'this' or 'this'.

"But I can't think about if they will play with Torres or without Torres, also Llorente or the other strikers. That's not my job, it's Vicente's job."

Olympic hours for Sunday shoppers - Westmidlands.com

Shopping centres will open for longer on Sundays throughout the summer to cash in on the Olympics as a boom in visitors is expected in the country, bosses revealed today.

The Bullring in Birmingham will open for an extra three hours during the Games. While the Guildhall Shopping Centre in Stafford and Merry Hill in Dudley will be open for two hours longer on Sundays.

Meanwhile, bosses at both the Mander Centre and the Wulfrun Centre in Wolverhampton today said they were also considering extending their opening hours.

The Government has relaxed the Sunday trading laws to help boost trade during the Olympics, when it is estimated more than one million people will visit the UK. Chancellor George Osborne first proposed emergency legislation so large shops in England and Wales can trade for more than six hours in his budget.

The laws have been suspended for eight weekends from July 22 during the Olympics and Paralympics.

At the Bullring, the weekday opening hours will remain the same but the centre will be opening longer on Sundays between July 29 and September 9, from 10am until 7pm, instead of 11am until 5pm.

While Merry Hill will be open between 10am and 6pm from July 22 and September 9, instead of 11am until 5pm.

Westfield, which owns the centre, says it will be running special events and hosting entertainment during the summer.

Centre manager Lucas Ross said: “Department stores and speciality stores will be open and we anticipate shoppers will love the extra flexibility to shop later on Sundays during this time.”

Wolverhampton’s Mander Centre director Nicholas Pitt said the venue was in discussions with tenants about extended opening hours.

He said: “We are looking at what can be done so our tenants can capitalise on trade. For some it might not make sense, depending on costs involved with remaining open. We hope to make an announcement in the next few days.”

The Guildhall Shopping Centre will be open between 9.30am and 5.30pm on Sundays from July 22, instead of 10.30am – 4.30pm.

Meanwhile, Wulfrun Centre bosses are expected to speak to traders about the possibility of extending opening hours today.

Queens Square Shopping Centre in West Bromwich will not be extending its opening hours.

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