Stunning shots of world’s biggest-ever land art project
An army of sand artists have created the world's largest-ever land art project - by carving intricate Hindu symbols into beaches across the globe. The attempt began on September 2 when artist Julian Richardson carved a 400ft-wide mosaic into Brean beach in Somerset. It took seven hours for Julian and his six helpers to create the enormous figure of the 'Sri Yantra' - an ancient symbol representing balance between opposing forces. Since then a further 15 artists have created similar...
Top Grammar school for girls operated an unlawful admissions policy for prospective sixth form students
A top grammar school has been rapped by education watchdogs for operating an unlawful admissions policy. Maidstone Grammar School for Girls (MGGS) in Kent applied a secret points system to chose prospective sixth form students. The school requires pupils to have six GCSEs at grade A* to C, including at least four B grades as well as B grades in the subjects they are taking at A-level. However the Local Govenrment Ombudsman found school bosses were making offers based on...
Rant + Rave bring the beats in London to raise money for charity
The next installment of Rant + Rave is heading to London this weekend to hep raise money for charity, helping to prevent male suicide. The Rant + Rave team have partnered up with Basement Sate, Soho for a charity night in aid of CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably), a charity dedicated to preventing male suicide, the single biggest killer of men under the age of 45 in the UK. The night will include DJ sets covering an eclectic mix of...
Bar of the week: Coupette
In amongst the shops of Bethnal Green Road you’ll find the 160-year old, inconspicuous blue façade of what used to be a pub called The Albion. Since this summer, though, this the home of Coupette, the presence merely given away by a wholly unremarkable branded doormat. Blink and you’ll miss it. Coupette describes itself as a ‘neighbourhood bar with a local aesthetic and French accent to everything’. The ‘everything’ being both the extensive drinks menu and the comparatively sparse food...
NINE Care Homes Investigated Over The Deaths Of 12 Residents
Nine care homes, all owned by one company, are being investigated by police looking into the deaths of 12 residents. Initially only two homes were named by the local authority, but now seven more care homes at the centre of the police investigation have also been revealed. A total of nine homes - all run by Sussex Health Care - are now being scrutinised following serious concerns over the safety of patients. Last month West Sussex County Council admitted that...
Watch – May’s speech descends into chaos after she is handed P45
Theresa May's conference speech descended into chaos after TV prankster Lee Nelson interrupted her appearance to hand her a P45. The Prime Minister was forced to pause her keynote address to the Tory gathering after she was handed the end of employment form. The comedian said "Boris asked me to give you this." She also has an awful cough, which made the whole affair pretty awful. Especially as her Conservative Party Conference 17 speech comes in a week that it...
How To Be a Leader in Business
Doing business well is one thing and being a great leader in business is another. A good business leader has skills and knowledge that can help him achieve business goals regardless of the situation he finds himself or his company in. Those interested in becoming good leaders in business should know that there are some tips that can help them. 1. Great communication skills A person that possesses excellent communication skills can expect to make progress in the world of...
David Davis urged to keep border controls in Calais after Brexit to prevent more illegal immigrants entering Britain
Border controls should be kept at Calais after Brexit to prevent more illegal migrants and asylum seekers entering Britain, according to council chiefs in Kent. The leaders of both Dover and Shepway councils have warned Brexit minister David Davis that bringing back controls to the UK as part of any deal risks further increasing the number of migrants that would have to be dealt with. A joint letter signed by the leaders of both local authorities states: “Dover and Shepway...
Austerity Britain – Homeless person dealing with cold…by living in a fridge
A homeless man has been beating the autumn cold - by living in a fridge. Eyebrows were raised when his den was discovered – inside a massive refridgerator. The rough-sleeper set up home in the industrial fridge, which was dumped near an abandoned grocery shop, and set up camp. His abode was stumbled upon by unwary council workers investigating the rubbish-strewn back alley in Harrow, north west London. The massive fridge in which the homeless man had made his home....