The Vikings star talks to TLE all about female warriors, her role as Helga, and boarding school vibes on set… What attracted you to the role of Helga, are there any similarities between you? She came into the script as this kind of carefree, Viking hippie, who was a fundamental pagan. She was kind of a wild character, and that’s always a fun thing for an actor to play. She’s become a strong, independent woman who’s had to deal with...

John Powers, 17, a soldier from Barnsley, is annoyed that the government have decided that he is capable of killing for his country, but is now banned from share sexy texts and images with his girlfriend, who lives 200 miles away from the army barracks, until he is 18. John said: “This morning we were out on the range, I fired a rocket capable of piercing a tank and killing anyone unlucky enough to be inside, threw live grenades into...

By James McAllistair @jamesmca90 As Emma Stone’s Olive Penderghast observed in Easy A, the one thing the movies don’t tell you is “how shitty it feels to be an outcast”. The reality is that kids can be mean, and growing up is no picnic; trying to cement a position for yourself within the social standings of the schoolyard can leave you anxious, sometimes helpless… and as The Edge of Seventeen – screenwriter Kelly Fremon Craig’s admirable directorial debut – recognises, these...

New Year’s Eve isn’t for everyone. Head out to the bars and you’ll often find packed venues, inflated drinks prices and even charges to get in places that are normally free. Of course, a house party is a great alternative to trudging around the British bars and queuing for ages for a drink. But what if you’re totally sick of the New Year celebrations in the UK and fancy something completely different? We caught up with the experts at Travelbag.co.uk...

The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was to convince the world he didn't exist. After two terms of crippling austerity cuts, dismantling of the welfare state and a referendum that was used as bait to secure a second term the latest polls show that The Conservatives lead has risen to sixteen per cent, with the Tories above Labour in every social group, including working class voters. That's the same working class voters who have less than £10 a month left over...

We don’t need to rehash the general importance of mobile. The overwhelming majority of brands are now acutely aware of the very real need to ensure their digital experiences cater to customers on desktops, tablets and mobiles alike. Of course, not everyone executes mobile particularly well and there’s a notable amount of room for improvement on even some of the biggest brand web offerings. But we’re seeing things getting gradually better for users regardless of device. We’ve seen a lot...

By Bea Patel, TLE Property Editor and Director of Shop for an Agent The Beacon, due to complete in 2018 has launched as the world’s most sustainable residential tower. It will save residents up to £11,000 a year in living expenses. Located 24 minutes from London Euston, bordered by over 400 acres of protected Boxmoor Trust Green Belt land at the heart of Hemel Hempstead’s regeneration district, the 17-storey tower will generate sufficient heat and power from on-site renewable energy...

Cosmetics and beauty products are a multi-billion dollar business, and nothing is more valuable for a cosmetics brand than a celebrity endorsement. But many of today’s most famous stars are turning to a much cheaper option for their beauty routine: essential oils. Essential oils such as argan oil have earned the praise of A-list stars and international models, who claim they play a major role in keeping their hair, skin and nails healthy. Earlier this year, the Mail Online reported...

TheLondonEconomic.com Sport brings you Flats and Shanks Rugby Review. This week, the lads chat about life with Brian O’Driscoll and he ends up feeling weird about Shanks’ invite to meet up in Dubai.  So awks... http://rss.acast.com/flatsandshanks/episode13-brianodriscollandhislife/media.mp3 David Flatman and Tom Shanklin are two former professional rugby players. Having been flatmates while playing at Saracens, their friendship endured, and now they’d like to share with you bunches of views and thoughts and jokes. Flats and Shanks David Luke Flatman or 'Flats' is a...