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Economic Times
8 hours ago
- Business
- Economic Times
Now you can buy a Welsh island fortress with a helipad, rooftop bar, and million-dollar views; Know the price
A Victorian-era fort, Thorne Island, off the Welsh coast, is for sale at $4 million. Tech entrepreneur Mike Conner meticulously restored the derelict fortress into a luxurious, self-sufficient island retreat. Originally built in the 1850s to defend against invasion, it now boasts modern amenities and awaits a new owner with vision. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Restoration process Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Perched alone in the choppy waters off Wales' Pembrokeshire coast, a Victorian-era fort that once braced for French warships is now looking for a new commander, with an asking price of about $4 Island, a 2.49-acre private outcrop three nautical miles from the mainland, has gone on the market complete with a restored 19th-century fort, helipad, rooftop bar, and sweeping sea views. The Grade II-listed fortress, built between 1852 and 1854 to guard the Milford Haven Waterway, was originally designed to house 100 soldiers during a feared Napoleonic its thick granite walls enclose five plush bedrooms, grand dining halls, and terraces sheltered from Atlantic winds. The property, listed by Strutt & Parker , is reachable only by boat or tech entrepreneur Mike Conner bought the island in 2017 for £500,000 ($670,000) after spotting it in a YouTube video. Back then, the fort was a derelict shell, waterlogged, windowless, and without basic became a four-year mission. Builders lived in the original barracks, and 350 helicopter trips over two days ferried in everything from topsoil to heat pumps. Sandblasting the salt-stained walls alone took six months. By the time work finished earlier this year, Conner had spent more than £2 million ($2.7 million), including £300,000 ($400,000) on renewable energy, solar panels, battery storage, and a biodigester for wastewater, making the site fully Island's history stretches beyond its military roots. Sold for the first time in 1932, it later served as both a family home and a hotel. Now, Conner believes its next chapter could be as a luxury retreat, a private residence, or even a research base. "I think now everything's done, well, I just want to find another project that really excites me.'
Time of India
9 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
Now you can buy a Welsh island fortress with a helipad, rooftop bar , and million-dollar views; Know the price
Perched alone in the choppy waters off Wales' Pembrokeshire coast, a Victorian-era fort that once braced for French warships is now looking for a new commander, with an asking price of about $4 million. Thorne Island, a 2.49-acre private outcrop three nautical miles from the mainland, has gone on the market complete with a restored 19th-century fort, helipad, rooftop bar, and sweeping sea views. The Grade II-listed fortress, built between 1852 and 1854 to guard the Milford Haven Waterway, was originally designed to house 100 soldiers during a feared Napoleonic invasion. Productivity Tool Zero to Hero in Microsoft Excel: Complete Excel guide By Metla Sudha Sekhar View Program Finance Introduction to Technical Analysis & Candlestick Theory By Dinesh Nagpal View Program Finance Financial Literacy i e Lets Crack the Billionaire Code By CA Rahul Gupta View Program Digital Marketing Digital Marketing Masterclass by Neil Patel By Neil Patel View Program Finance Technical Analysis Demystified- A Complete Guide to Trading By Kunal Patel View Program Productivity Tool Excel Essentials to Expert: Your Complete Guide By Study at home View Program Artificial Intelligence AI For Business Professionals Batch 2 By Ansh Mehra View Program Today, its thick granite walls enclose five plush bedrooms, grand dining halls, and terraces sheltered from Atlantic winds. The property, listed by Strutt & Parker, is reachable only by boat or helicopter. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like No annual fees for life UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo British tech entrepreneur Mike Conner bought the island in 2017 for £500,000 ($670,000) after spotting it in a YouTube video. Back then, the fort was a derelict shell, waterlogged, windowless, and without basic utilities. Restoration process Live Events Restoration became a four-year mission. Builders lived in the original barracks, and 350 helicopter trips over two days ferried in everything from topsoil to heat pumps. Sandblasting the salt-stained walls alone took six months. By the time work finished earlier this year, Conner had spent more than £2 million ($2.7 million), including £300,000 ($400,000) on renewable energy, solar panels, battery storage, and a biodigester for wastewater, making the site fully self-sufficient. Thorne Island's history stretches beyond its military roots. Sold for the first time in 1932, it later served as both a family home and a hotel. Now, Conner believes its next chapter could be as a luxury retreat, a private residence, or even a research base. "I think now everything's done, well, I just want to find another project that really excites me.'
USA Today
5 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Cardinals training camp: Offense 'can't shy away' from shared RB role in 2025
"We want to be we want to be the best rushing team in football, so we need that from him and the rest of the backs." During the offseason program, second-year running back Trey Benson said that he believed he and James Conner could become a "pair of RB1s." That notion continues into training camp. Benson is expected to become a critical part of the offense. That will be a big change for Conner, who led the team with 236 rushing attempts last season, nearly four times more than Benson, who was second among running backs in rushing attempts in 2024. Conner has had over 200 carries in three of his four seasons with the Cardinals and has surpassed 220 total touches in all four seasons with them. Conner believes the concept of two top running backs can work here. "It's not always like that, but in this situation it is," he said on Saturday at training camp. Why can it be that way? "Just with the talent (Benson) has and what he's capable of doing, and that's pretty much it," he said. Benson has breakaway speed. He added almost 10 pounds to his frame, putting him at about 226 pounds, which puts him close to Conner's weight of 231 pounds. Benson is 6-0 and Conner 6-1. " "It's just a situation we're in and we can't shy away from it," Conner said. "We've just got to talk about it and understand what's to be expected. "We want to be we want to be the best rushing team in football, so we need that from him and the rest of the backs. All of them come to compete every single day, so we can't shy away from those conversations." Benson was slow to start his rookie season, looking hesitant in his limited playing time. As the season progressed, he was productive, including 87 total yards against the New York Jets. Having two backs capable of being an RB1 will hedge against injuries. It will keep both fresh in games and over the course of the season, and should mean more drives that last longer or result in more points. Conner had a career-high 1,094 rushing yards last season, his second consecutive 1,000-yard season. He surpassed 1,500 total yards from scrimmage for the first time in his career. Benson had 350 total yards from scrimmage. Imagine if both had 1,000 total scrimmage yards in 2025, that would be even more combined production than last season. Could it happen? That is what we will be watching for once the regular season begins. Get more Cardinals and NFL coverage from Cards Wire's Jess Root and others by listening to the latest on the Rise Up, See Red podcast. Subscribe on Spotify, YouTube or Apple podcasts.
Chicago Tribune
6 days ago
- Sport
- Chicago Tribune
Today in Chicago History: Futuristic, Helmut Jahn-designed United Airlines terminal opens at O'Hare
Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Aug. 4, according to the Tribune's archives. Is an important event missing from this date? Email us. Weather records (from the National Weather Service, Chicago) 1984: Blond-haired Morton Grove native Bart Conner produced a flawless performance in the parallel bars to earn his first gold medal, which was quite a feat considering he had surgery the previous December to repair a torn bicep muscle. Then, he helped the U.S. men's team secure its first team all-around Olympic gymnastics gold medal in 80 years. Conner married three-time gold-medal winner Romanian gymnast Nadia Comaneci — who dazzled the world at just 14 with perfect 10s at the 1976 Montreal Olympics — in 1996. Together they run a gymnastics academy in Norman, Oklahoma. Conner and Comaneci were part of the Chicago delegation that traveled to Copenhagen in 2009, to make an appeal before the International Olympic Committee to be the host city for the 2016 Summer Games. 1987: The United Airlines terminal opened at O'Hare International Airport. The $540 million, Helmut Jahn-designed glass and aluminum complex included two buildings connected by an underground walkway featuring a 744-foot flashing neon sculpture, galactic synthesizer music and moving sidewalks. O'Hare International Airport: From farm to global terminalThe 85-acre facility — which would include 42 gates upon completion in December 1988 — also featured a $38 million, computerized baggage-handling system that could process 480 bags a minute. 1993: White Sox third baseman Robin Ventura, then 26, sprinted at 46-year-old Texas Rangers pitcher Nolan Ryan, who had just plunked Ventura in the right elbow with a fastball in the third inning. Ventura was incensed. He took Ryan's actions to be retaliation, plain and simple, for a series of incidents. Yes, Robin Ventura remembers that one-sided fight with Nolan Ryan. And he can laugh about it.'If you know the game, it's no secret what he was doing,' said Ventura, his elbow encased in an elastic brace. 'If you don't think he did it on purpose, you don't know the game.' Ryan put the 26-year-old Ventura in a headlock and started pummeling him. Chicago's history with hosting Democratic and Republican conventions dates back to 18601994: Chicago beat out San Antonio to host the 1996 Democratic National Convention. Democratic Chairman David Wilhelm announced during a news conference at Navy Pier that the world would once again be watching Chicago. Subscribe to the free Vintage Chicago Tribune newsletter, join our Chicagoland history Facebook group, stay current with Today in Chicago History and follow us on Instagram for more from Chicago's past.
USA Today
7 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Cardinals RB James Conner likes to get downhill, not dance around
James Conner doesn't need fancy footwork to leave his footprints Arizona Cardinals running back James Conner finished the 2024 NFL season with 236 carries, 14th in the league, but he ranked No. 11 with a career-high 1,094 rushing yards and scored eight rushing touchdowns for the beloved Cardinals franchise. Whether offensive coordinator Drew Petzing prioritizes the run or makes the pass game primary, Conner will continue to train to be the endurance-built physical runner he has been heading into his ninth NFL season. Conner's play style doesn't make for the most astonishing of highlights, but defensive coordinators know they must account for him and his tenacious downhill running style. Conner could potentially be even more impactful if he begins avoiding attrition. Petzing can accomplish this by optimizing a dual-threat rushing attack, allowing second-year running back Trey Benson to be more involved. With eight touchdowns last season, Conner has shown his power and determination in the red zone and short-yardage situations. Petzing should note this and frequently defer to Conner when the Cardinals have red-zone opportunities. Rather than do all sorts of lateral dancing, Petzing can count on Conner to head north and south when his number is called in the offense and work as a feasible pass blocker when the team chooses to air it out. Ultimately, the Cardinals will want to continue using Conner in increments to keep the defense honest. If Petzing can mainatin a balanced attack through 2025, the Cardinals offense will be very difficult to defend. Get more Cardinals and NFL coverage from Cards Wire's Jess Root and others by listening to the latest on the Rise Up, See Red podcast. Subscribe on Spotify, YouTube or Apple podcasts.
