Secret Teacher – September is a poor time to be a teacher

Are we sitting comfortably? Then I’ll begin. I have read of countries in the world that actually fund their key services properly to ensure the country can keep its citizens well-educated, healthy and safe in times of emergency. Alas, they are all far away from here and, as a recent well-documented ‘survey’ suggests, half our population believes these European chaps have got it all wrong anyway and we have nothing to learn from them. Our education system, like the police...

The Weekly Cocktail Recipe – White Lyan’s ‘Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Nitro Martini’

Generally regarded as one of London’s finest and most innovative bars, White Lyan in Hoxton have teamed up with Jack Daniel's for their first collaborative cocktail. Since opening, the bar has become renowned for crafting some ingeniously unique cocktails, all of which are pre-batched and use no perishable ingredients. White Lyan’s take on the classic espresso martini, for instance, uses Jack Daniel’s Old No.7 instead of a more traditional vodka base and is poured from a tap using nitrogen gas....

Most controversial song ever? Ängie sings “Smoke Weed Eat P***y”

A new track by pink haired star Ängie has left many music listeners in a state of shook. Her song is called “Smoke Weed Eat P***y” and it isn’t one you might want to sing in public. It is doubtful it will get much radio play, as the lyrics are highly explicit and the video contains constants images of the singer smoking joints. Don’t expect it to be on Magic radio in the near future. The track isn’t a call...

In Numbers: The Life of an Office Worker

A new study that spoke to 2,000 people has charted the habits of the average British office worker. With Brits working for an estimated 47 years’ employees have been found to arrive to the office late 1,026 times, take 98 days off sick and endure 1,174 meetings. It may come as no surprise that offices are not the most harmonious environment with the average worker falling out with colleagues 479 times. The biggest cause of conflict at work is the...

NFL Season Preview

Sport News 24/7 By Sean Simara  @Sean_FottyMad  @TLE_Sport The NFL made its triumphant return last week as we start on the long and bumpy road to Houston Texas for Super Bowl LI.  During the break of course there's been a hell of a lot of highs and lows. Some players have departed and some will return.  Some have caused controversy but as ever all eyes were locked in game week one, and the hopes of many that their team got...

Eight Apps that empower people with disabilities

There are thousands of apps and technologies out there that make able-bodied people’s lives easier. Anything from hiring a cleaner through a smartphone or hailing a taxi at the touch of a button. But what is there for less able people? Well, there are apps being created that not only improve these individuals’ quality of life but also give them an added sense of independence. Here are a list of apps which are doing just that… 1. DAD is an...

Porn block reducing Russian men to ogle topless pics of Putin

Russian men have been reduced to ogling topless pictures of Putin after porn sites have been banned, by the state. In a desperate search for some kinky topless action, the only huge stock they can find is of their own President. Frustrated Dmitri Kusalev, 17, said: “I’m not even gay, but it is the only picture of a naked torso I can find on the Russian internet. “There are loads of them, it’s like Friends, ‘the one where he is fishing,’...

Paltry two-day suspension looming Tory MP who leaked report to Wonga

A Tory MP has issued a “full and unreserved apology,” after it was discovered he leaked a draft report to pay day loan company Wonga. The company has come under constant attack from the public for charging sky-high rates of interest and preying on the vulnerable and desperate, who can’t seek credit elsewhere. North Swindon MP Justin Tomlinson, will be handed a two-day suspension from the Commons for leaking a draft committee report to the credit company. Many people will...

Mussel Beach Comes to Shoreditch

An immersive exploration of the sights, smells and flavours of Scotland’s mussels has come to the streets of Shoreditch. Shining a light on one of Britain’s most interesting – and often underrated - produce, the unique experience will give the public the opportunity to explore the Isle of Mull and the Scottish mussel. Inspired by the peak of the mussel season, which runs September to March when British mussels are at their best, ‘Mussel Beach’ will recreate the stunning scenery...

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