Man who labels satire “fake news” thinks Muslims are eating Christian kids in Batley
Paul Chalmers, 37 from Romford, has been labelling Satire articles fake news all over Facebook, because he heard Donald Trump mention it, while the US President was actually sharing fake news (ok alternative facts) with the world. An article with a headline that read “Emperor Trump holds first interview for Sith Lord apprentice” and was labelled ‘satire’ in the comments above article, over the article picture, and was also used as the name of the contributor. He wrote: “leftard fake...
10 Amazing London Live Music Venues.
By Carl Allen, author of London Gig Venues London has a rich and varied history of live music venues from pubs to theatres, churches to warehouses. A new book –‘London Gig Venues’ by Carl Allen explores almost 600 of the capital’s venues from the lost and forgotten to the internationally famous. We asked Carl to share some of the most interesting venues and gigs that have happened in the capital. 1.Islington Assembly Hall A 1930s civic dancehall that sprang into...
While world watches Trump – Russia decriminalises domestic abuse
The last few weeks have seen media attention like never before around a single word that historically refers to an emission of wind from the anus. The Trump storm that has engulfed the media has actually been good news for the incoming president, playing in to the hands of his “shock and awe” campaign to destabilise Congress while reassuring his base that he would follow through on his campaign commitments. But it has also provided a similar boon to his allies across...
List of 114 MPs voted against Article 50 bill, brave or foolish?
114 MPs voted against giving the European Union (Notification of Withdrawl) Bill a second reading. The Bill gives Theresa May the power to invoke Article 50 and start the two year, irreversible process of Brexit. The group included 50 SNP MPs, 47 Labour, seven Liberal Democrats alongside Tory Ken Clarke and nine others. This is the full list (see below) Lady Hermon (Independent - North Down) Meg Hillier (Labour (Co-op) - Hackney South and Shoreditch) Stewart Hosie (Scottish National Party...
Scotch Egg Challenge returns to Islington
The Scotch Egg Challenge returns to Islington for its sixth year next week, with contestants taking to the kitchen in a head-to-head competition. Shortlisted contestants will compete in two categories, with chefs from Ealing Park Tavern and The Rat Inn taking part in the Traditional Egg category honouring the classic Scotch Egg. Whilst the Unconventional Eggcategory allows a little more culinary freedom, rustling up their egg-centric creations will be chefs from The Cinnamon Collection and Tang. The Canonbury Tavern hosts the free...
“Today’s White Paper borders on a fairy tale,” says Union Chief
The government has just published its White Paper setting out its Brexit plans. The document sets out the government’s 12 principles including migration control and "taking control of our own laws". Brexit Secretary David Davis said the UK's "best days are still to come", outside the EU. However one union has reacted angrily to the news, Tim Roache, GMB General Secretary, said: “Today’s white papers borders on a fairy tale. “The lack of detail is so glaring that another white paper has already...
Hockney has wittingly trolled The Sun’s unwitting half-wits
Anybody approaching newsstands for tomorrow's press will be forgiven for thinking the Sun's masthead had been designed by a 5-year-old child. It has, as it happens, been created by acclaimed artist David Hockney, a man who is considered one of the most influential British artists of the 20th century. The prominent 'Sun' wording is mirrored by a schoolboy sun sketch, a stroke of genius by Hockney's account, who said of the opportunity: “I was delighted to be asked. Once I thought...
Super-Brainy Teen Creates Her Own Language With 1,500 Unique Words
A talented teenager has invented a brand new language with 1,500 unique words and a completely original script – at the age of 18. Multi-lingual Melissa May already speaks fluent German, French and Spanish and reads Portuguese, Norwegian, Italian, Swedish and Danish. She has dabbled in Latin and Old Norse, is learning Chinese and Dutch and has applied to study Anglo-Saxon, Norse and Celtic at Cambridge University. But not content with that the brainy student decided to invent her own...
WATCH : Police Release CCTV Of Hit-And-Run Driver Ploughing Into Cyclist
A shocking video shows a hit and run motorist knocking down a cyclist – and then turning off their lights as they drive away. Police released a 25-second CCTV clip of the 4.30am incident in a bid to catch the runaway driver. It shows the moment a Vauxhall Corsa-type car pulls out of a junction in Swindon, Wilts., and hits a male cyclist pedalling past. The man is knocked off his bike and tumbles to the ground before getting...