Founded in 2014 by brothers Ed and Sim Cotton, The London Beer Factory operates from South-East London’s increasingly trendy West Norwood. Dedicated to crafting beers with character, unique flavours and distinctive qualities, they are also the first ever UK brewery to use 360° cans, with a unique ring pull design that allows the lid to be removed completely, allowing a full spectrum of tastes and aromas to be enjoyed, without the need for any glassware (or washing-up). What’s more, alongside...

We're all aware that wine is generally regarded as the ideal drink when it comes to accompanying food, yet in recent years a new contender has risen to prominence, with so many restaurants now offering specific beers paired alongside dishes, as well as (or sometimes instead of) wine pairing. Of course, food and beer have always been close friends, yet it is only more recently that so many of London’s restaurants other than a select few of London’s absolute finest,...

The entire population of the World could fit into Hertfordshire and a few surrounding counties, according to new geographical data. According to a graphic released in the Independent, if everyone in the world stood together taking a metre squared each it would fit into an area of roughly 7,400km. A map was mocked up for the US and showed that it wouldn't even make a dent in the state of California. As for the UK, it would take up a small...

With the economy shrinking and incomes stagnating, the domestic second hand car market is expected to see a boom. If you're thinking about buying a second hand car, once you’ve pondered the decision and decided to go for it, take a look at these handy tips for making sure you get the best and, most importantly, safest car for your money.   How to inspect the car After arranging to view a selection of used cars that you’ve found and...

Everyone knows how damaging booze, cigarettes and sun can be for your health and looks - but have you ever considered your iPhone should be added to that list? According to a recent study the average Brit checks their device 85 times a day, and spends five hours surfing the web and playing on apps. Alarmingly, this adds up to an astonishing 5 hours a day - almost a third of the time we spend awake. Sadly, I was one of...

When the UK summer starts, after weeks of biting cold, you should be able to ditch the coat. But it’s August and I’m still donning a winter wardrobe. With that depressing thought in mind, it makes the time we spend away from our desks even more precious. The weekend getaway is fast becoming our ‘go to’ option and just the medicine we need to cheer us up. And rather surprisingly, you don’t have to venture too far in order to...

With Rio 2016 just a few days away a poll of 2,000 Brits has revealed the top ten Olympic Games moments of all time. In a stunning 44 minute spell, Super Saturday has come out on top with Mo Farah, Jessica Ennis-Hill and Greg Rutherford all winning gold for Team GB. Usain Bolt’s gold medals in the 2008 Beijing Olympics came in second place, with Danny Boyle’s spectacular opening ceremony claiming a bronze medal. Jessica Bridge of Ladbrokes, which conducted the...

I’d heard excellent things about Italian restaurant Fed By Water, but nothing could have prepared me for the level of awesomeness I was about to experience. Firstly, you are spoilt for choice by the large, innovative menu which features plant based food prepared and cooked in pure water - hence the name. The difficult part is knowing which meals to order, here are so many mouth watering options to choose from. In the end, we opted for warm handmade focaccia...

Sport News 24/7 By Richard de Winter & David de Winter - Sports Editor @rgdewinter  @davidjdewinter  @TLE_Sport In the latest episode of TLE Sports Podcast, David de Winter & Richard de Winter discuss the upcoming Olympic Games, the Russian doping scandal, drugs in sport, the 3rd test between England & Pakistan and Sam Allardyce's appointment as England manager.