Patterns are one of the most fundamental facets of art and architectural design alike. From the application of patterns in Ancient Egyptian and Celtic art, to the decorative and geometric patterns of Greek temples and mosques, the use of patterns in art is as old as art itself. This fixation with patterns in art has continued throughout history, and there are innumerable examples of famous pattern artists that have utilised them in recent times. From Andy Warhol’s famous Cow Wallpaper...

Labour is set to cast its gaze on the Tory "crown jewels" in the May local elections, chasing some seats which have been Conservative-held for more than 50 years. Jeremy Corbyn's party sent tremors through the Conservative ranks in last year's General Election when it stole several safe seats in the capital. And now they are looking to replicate that success, targeting Westminster and Kensington & Chelsea for the first time, as well as Wandsworth council and Barnet, which is currently...

A leaked Home Office document has confirmed suspicions that a fall in police numbers is likely to have contributed to a rise in serious violent crime. Former Met Commissioner Ian Blair echoed sentiments of Jeremy Corbyn last week saying "if you take 20 per cent of the Met’s funding away something gives". And now an official document leaked from Amber Rudd's office has hammered the last nail into the coffin, confirming that a lack of resources and fewer charges may have "encouraged"...

Firearms cops rushed to the scene at around 3:50am after receiving calls about a man making threats and claiming he had a firearm.

A new dating app has been launched for people who were privately educated. The app promises to pair people with partners "from similar backgrounds", with users able to adjust their preferences to find people who are their right "cup of tea". From city workers to country living, the app delivers an up-market version of Tinder for it's "toff" userbase, enabling people to  "start the courting" when a match has been made. Its Facebook page has memes mocking people who book an...

Nearly 20 banks have committed to launching new European Union hubs in Frankfurt since the Brexit vote with a further 60 firms still in the decision process. According to the economy minister for the state of Hesse, where Frankfurt is situated, the city is confident it will become home to many financial institutions fleeing Britain in the wake of the Brexit vote. Several big banks like JP Morgan and Goldman Sachs have already made their location decisions, with a swathe of...

Summer holidays. Six weeks that, when you’re ten or eleven, seem to stretch out endlessly before you. The days are long, there’s no school and often not much to do, so you have to find ways to occupy yourself. For me, that often meant the cinema, or running around in the fields and building dens with my friends and my little brother. For Scotty Smalls (Tom Guiry), a recent transplant to a small town, the summer of 1962 means learning...

Whether you’re thinking about investing in residential or student property, the UK buy to let market has the potential to provide a lucrative investment opportunity. However, there are a number of things to consider before embarking on your first venture into buy to let property. Know Your Tenant Deciphering what tenants you want to attract should be the first step you take on your journey into property investment. Student property benefits from an unremitting student population searching for accommodation in...

If there is one thing British politics does not need right now it is another elitist party run by the well off, but according to an Observer revelation published today that is precisely what it may be getting thanks to a new “centrist” movement spearheaded by a former Labour benefactor. With dozens of powerful Blairites cast aside by Labour’s shift to the left it seems a new dawn for the former PM’s re-hashed Thatcherism could be in the offing, with...