Scotland virtually powers all households for a month using wind power
More good renewable news from north of the border as Scotland produced 87 per cent of the electrical energy for its household, using wind power, in October. The data, supplied by WWF Scotland, showed that the power of the wind created almost 40 per cent of Scotland’s entire electricity requirement last month. It is hoped that this positive renewable news will encourage politicians to continue to push for investment in the renewable sector. the news could persuade politicians to push...
On The Campaign Trail: TLE in New York
By Marcus Hendriks Arriving in NYC just five days before Election Day makes the task of seeking an understanding of the political landscape, beyond that provided by the media back across the Atlantic, a daunting one. Walking through JFK airport, the numerous TV screens displaying 24/7 news coverage revealed just how much the country is being immured by political frenzy. It is quite literally everywhere, always. In light of this, it was inevitable that conversation with the taxi driver taking me...
Labour could block Article 50, says Corbyn
Jeremy Corbyn has said that his party would consider voting against invoking Article 50 if the Conservative party can’t ensure the UK has access to the single market. Corbyn told the Sunday Mirror the Tories need to meet their “Brexit bottom line,” or they would rebel against the result of the EU referendum. Corbyn would join with Tory Remain MPs, Liberal Democrats and SNP members to try and block the bill. If there were enough dissenting Tory MPs Brexit could...
The Secret Chef: On Catering For Ultra High Net Worth Individuals
Well it appears I'm your secret chef. To protect the innocent, the guilty and myself, not quite everything I tell you will be entirely true. Being a secret chef is something I know very little about. However I have spent two decades being a private chef for High Net Worth (HNW) and Ultra High Net Worth (UHNW) clients all over Europe and on super yachts. What I have become experienced at is keeping secrets. Being a private chef basically involves...
Is This The End For The Lollipop?
The end could be nigh for lollipop men and ladies as the popular crossing guards face the axe across the country. Cash-strapped Bristol City Council plans to ditch the patrol staff at 80 schools in a bid to slash £360,000 off its budget as it looks to meet a shortfall of £43 million after central Government cuts. A petition blocking the move has so far gathered nearly 1,000 signatures. In a letter to the lollipop men and women, the service director...
The Weekly Cocktail Recipe – Behind This Wall’s ‘Vieux Over Manhattan’
Smoked cocktails have become increasingly popular over the past year, and with Bonfire Night just around the corner – there’s no excuse to avoid getting involved with the trend at home. This twist on the classic Manhattan, from Dalston's Behind This Wall, combines rye whisky, sweet vermouth, pisco and herbal liqueur with cold apple cedar smoke. It’s by no means the simplest drink to recreate at home, though the extra effort is guaranteed to impress guests this weekend. Alternatively, the...
Only 11% Of Brits Would Vote Trump
Donald Trump would get absolutely pummelled in the polls if it was up to Brits. The outspoken Republican would garner just 11 per cent of the votes with Hilary Clinton romping home with a 58 per cent share. Clinton is way ahead of Trump in Aberdeen, Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Glasgow, London and Newcastle when it comes to bets placed, with only Leeds, Liverpool and Manchester are putting more dosh on Donald. TheNominant.com survey also confirmed that the Democratic candidate would...
Nocturnal Animals: LFF Film Review
By Anna Power Tom Ford’s long awaited follow up to A Single Man is a tale of heartbreak and revenge on an epic scale. Opulent, toxic and devastatingly dark, Nocturnal Animals’ double narrative unfurls with the slow-drip bitterness of the broken enmeshed with Ford’s mesmerising style, underpinned with a caustic derision of wealth and meaningless materialism. Based on Austin Wright’s 1993 novel Tony and Susan, the film opens in the lavish world of art gallery owner Susan Morrow, played brilliantly...
Heading to Monaco? Here’s What to Expect
Sport News 24/7 Tottenham Hotspur fans heading to Monaco for the corresponding Wembley clash can expect an intimate stadium experience in a glamorous city, according to a new city guide to European away games. The clash on 22nd November will be a must-win for Spurs who sit third in the group after four games. Monaco came away with a 2-1 win at Tottenham's first game at Wembley in front of a record-breaking crowd of 85,011. But the North London club can...