Leicester s uninspiring Old Town transformed into jewel in the city s crown
Millions of pounds have been invested in the streets around the cathedral over the past five years
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Greyfriars heritage scheme offers blueprint for future city centre investment.
Grade II-listed former Leicester Saving Bank at 4 St Martins was one of the first properties to benefit from the Greyfriars THI scheme. (Image: Leicester Mercury / Chris Gordon)
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Twenty dollars doesn t buy you much these days but it can land you a night hidden private island in Dunedin.
Twenty dollars doesn t buy you much these days. Perhaps smashed avocado, if the café isn’t too pricey. You can t even window-shop in central Auckland for $20 – you need to pull out a small mortgage just to cover the exorbitant parking expenses. So, $20 for a night on a private island seems like a steal. And it is. Tucked away in the Otago Harbour is a little slice of windswept paradise, with a fascinating history. Welcome to Quarantine Island/Kamau Taurua.