Parliamentary sketch 25th Feb – Miliband McFlys into Cameron
By Joe Mellor, Deputy Editor Ed was dashing, daring and decisive, I expected him to pull his face mask off and reveal his brother. But no, this was all Ed, he reminded me of (if you are not a Robert Zemeckis fan, see you in the next paragraph/article) George McFly in Back to the Future, who somehow manages to turn from weakling to hero, knocking out his bullying nemesis Biff Tannen. Today, Miliband used every question to get the PM...
Most Famous Landmarks Worldwide
Countries are defined in many ways, one of which are the landmarks that make these areas memorable. Global property platform Lamudi takes a look at some of the most famous landmarks across the globe, and what they represent. The White House - America The White House is world-renowned as the heart of the American political landscape. As the residence and office of the President of the United States of America, the White House has been the building that has most...
Interview – Hawk Eyes
With ten years, one name change and three critically-acclaimed albums under their belt, why aren't Leeds hard rockers Hawk Eyes on the radar of every punk, metalhead and heavy music enthusiast in the country? It's hard to say, but with the release of their latest album 'Everything Is Fine' earlier this month; 'the most thrilling and visceral of listens', the band looks set to seize a slice of the recognition they deserve. We caught up with Hawk Eyes drummer John Mackenzie at...
Is it ok to use your Instagram Feed as a Day-to-Day Food Diary?
By Jonathan Hatchman Since its launch back in 2010 the photo-sharing social network Instagram has increasingly become a hub for users to share streams of food related posts, for better or for worse, sparking plenty of debate both in favour and against the culinary takeover. It’s clear to see that the app has become a utopia for “foodies” and hipsters from across the globe to show off their eating habits for the whole World to see, with a stream that hosts millions...
Improvement Needed to Protect Victims of Domestic Violence
By Siobhan Weare, Expert on domestic violence from Lancaster University’s Law School Measures to protect victims of domestic abuse have featured prominently in the news recently, and any steps taken to address the issue and offer increased legal protection for victims are welcome. But, there still needs to be improvements in both the police and the criminal justice system’s responses to domestic abuse and increased investment in the support services which are so valuable to victims. A recent report by...
Finance Made Social
By Kerim Derhalli, CEO and Founder of invstr Seven years after the onset of the financial crisis not much has changed structurally in the financial system. Regulators, central banks, politicians, shareholders and the public at large remain dissatisfied with the performance of the banks. Heavy fines and attempts to regulate compensation have done little to assuage the resentment felt against the sector. This is a cause for concern. Historically, the efficient recycling of savings into investment has been fundamental to economic growth....
TLE meets…Gary Delaney
By Joe Mellor, Deputy Editor We caught up with Gary Delaney, the one-liner maestro, who a lot of people will know from his guest appearances on the TV show Mock on the Week. However, he is also an accomplished comedy writer, contributing to a lot of major comedy/light entertainment shows. We spoke to him as he starts the new leg of his "Purist" tour. Hello Gary how are you today? I’m good, thank you. How are you? Today I have mostly been...
Entrepreneurial skills aren’t just for adults’
He may have incurred the wrath of Lord Sugar on The Apprentice, but lawyer and entrepreneur Felipe Alviar-Baquero has lost none of his passion for inspiring the next generation By Felipe Alviar-Baquero My appearance on The Apprentice this year was quite an experience although I couldn’t really say it has changed my life. The impact of the show is a huge, with millions of viewers, so of course people recognise me in the street, which is really nice, and we have a chat. My main...
Still Alice – Film Review
Corrina Antrobus @corrinacorrina A best selling weepy with a critically acclaimed cast? No wonder there's an Oscar whiff about the theatrical adaptation of Lisa Genova's book Still Alice. This $5m to make movie entered Toronto Film Festival with no distribution ties and left with the wet ink of Sony Pictures Classics (and not a dry eye in the house). This is no drama, it's more of a horror story for anyone with a bird brain. Ever forgotten to put the...