Ed Sheeran – X
By Ben Royston One would be forgiven for making the assumption singer/songwriter Ed Sheeran’s follow up album would not diverge much from his debut album, +. His first album was a tried and tested version of his previous released EPs, which shone with strong song writing and brilliant performances. Here is a growing solo artist with boundless talent. Although much of X could be seen as an extension of his debut, this album finds Sheeran in a very different place...
Doncaster are title contenders, they just don’t know it yet
Sport News 24/7 By Jack Peat Seven games into the season and Doncaster Rovers sit one point above the relegation zone, yet to win at home and already hit by injury woes; hardly the start dreams are made of, but it's not all doom and gloom for Donny. For the people on the terraces at Ashton Gate at the weekend - most of whom were calling for Dickov's head and lambasted the players at full time - forgiving our apathetic start may...
Top 23 John Lennon Quotes
John Lennon wasn’t just a songwriter, he was a man who inspired millions of people with his wisdom. He yearned for a peaceful world, where only love reigned. Shockingly he died in the most violent way imaginable. It is worth revisiting some of his most famous quotes. Very few modern performers entire back catalogue, could match the impact of one of his quotes. We have assembled his top 23 sentences, enjoy 23. Art is only a way of expressing pain....
The military threat posed by Islamic State
By Guy Dorrell, Defence Correspondent @GuyDorrellEsq The appalling murder of British aid worker David Haines, in a video released on Saturday, together with the murders of James Foley and Steven Sotloff have done much to quicken the pace at which World leaders have pledged to fight the growing threat of Islamic State (IS) militants. In a conference held in Paris on Monday, 30 leaders signed up to the efforts coordinated by US Secretary of State John Kerry during his whirlwind,...
Why businesses are flocking to the West End
Over the past ten years London’s economic fabric has been permanently altered by key business zones, with start-ups flocking to Silicon Roundabout and a renewed appetite for East End properties following the 2012 Olympic Games. But of late the prestige of the West End has seen home-grown and international businesses flock in their droves. The area is home to a number of industries – investment and law firms flock to exclusive Mayfair for a postcode guaranteed to impress clients, while...
New look England or another false dawn?
Sport News 24/7 By David de Winter, Sports Editor @Sport_TLE @davidjdewinter Two games, two wins. You can’t ask for much more after the debacle that was the World Cup in Brazil. Except you can if you are the English media. An admittedly drab 1-0 victory against a limited Norway side had sections of the press questioning manager Roy Hodgson’s position. Has he taken England as far as he can? Is he out of his depth at the top level? What about someone...
Scotland Votes NO to Independence
06:20am: Scotland has voted No to independence, 55 per cent to 45 per cent. But while Edinburgh voted No, Glasgow voted Yes and the close nature of the results is likely to shake-up the political fabric of the UK. A total 1.6 million Scots voted for independence, First Minister Alex Salmond has thanked those who voted in favour. David Cameron is expected to announce today how he plans to sow Britain back together. 09:10am: Lord Smith of Kelvin to oversee further devolution: A...
Building confidence with Sweet weight loss Tips
Obesity has become a big problem in the UK, estimated to affect around one in every four adults and around one in every five children aged ten to 11 in the UK. But to what extent does overeating impact our emotional wellbeing and happiness? Whether you’re a secret eater or just an overeater, many of us struggle with weight issues. There are many reasons why there has been an increase in obesity, one of which is linked to self-perception. For many Brits...
Most of London’s small businesses still confused about sorting rubbish
A new survey has revealed there is a concerning lack of knowledge amongst Britain's small business when it comes to disposing of hazardous waste. The study of more than 1,000 SMEs, conducted by waste and recycling company Biffa, found eight out of ten are leaving themselves open to fines and prosecutions, with only 20 per cent of companies disposing of their hazardous waste legally. Despite an overriding confidence in how to manage their business waste (95 per cent said it wasn't...