Watch: Freerunners Run Wild Aboard A Docked DFDS Ship
World-class freerunners Ryan Doyle and Will Sutton were let loose aboard a docked DFDS ship last Friday. The pair had the run of the vessel while it was moored at Newcastle and performed a variety of stunts and tricks gliding through passenger restaurants, accommodation and vast outdodeck spaces. A video of the stunt has become an online sensation having reached more than 100,000 people through views, likes and shares across social media channels. Max Foster, Passenger Director at DFDS commented: “We were thrilled to see...
Turkey suspends European convention on human rights in wake of failed coup
The fall-out from the coup attempt in Turkey has taken another twist, as the country suspends the European convention on human rights. The deputy prime minister, Numan Kurtulmus, said: “Turkey will suspend the European convention on human rights insofar as it does not conflict with its international obligations.” Over two hundred people were killed and thousands were wounded in the violence that followed the coup attempt. Erdoğan himself was almost captured but escaped while he was at staying in the holiday...
Mrs Thatcher’s son’s “corrupt” Middle Eastern secrets hidden until 2053
There have been claims of an establishment over-up, as government records relating to Mark Thatcher, the late PM’s son, will remain under lock and key until 2053. Under the 30-year-rule the National Archives are releasing notes and records from Government cabinet meetings from 86-88, the height of Mrs Thatcher’s premiership, reports the Daily Mirror. However, there is widespread concern why two files named “Cementation contract: Mark Thatcher and the Omanis” and “Request by Electronic Data Systems to employ Mark Thatcher,”...
183,000 membership applications for Labour in just 48 hours
There has been a huge spike in Labour membership, as over 180 thousand people paid £25 to become registered supporters of the party in 48 hours. The amount of sing-ups in this space of time is more than the Tories have in total. It is assumed that many of these new recruits to the Labour ranks will vote for Jeremy Corbyn in the upcoming leadership contest against Owen Smith. Without paying the inflated fee by the Wednesday deadline, they would...
Russian athletes ban will remain in place, concludes Cas
An appeal to re-enter 68 banned Russian athletes has failed after Cas (Court of Arbitration for Sport) decided the original decision would remain in place. The IAAF had suspended Russia after widespread doping was uncovered. It could even get worse for the country as they might be banned entirely from the Olympic Games in Rio. The appeal was brought by the Russian Olympic committee, but it fell on deaf ears as Cas voted unanimously to keep the IAAF ban. Revelations...
TLE Sports Podcast 21.07.16
Sport News 24/7 By Richard de Winter, Martin Lamb & Lauren Johnson @TLE_Sport @rgdewinter @martinlamb @History_Lauren The London Economic's Richard de Winter is joined by cricket nut Martin Lamb and cycling aficionado Lauren Johnson as they discuss England's recent defeat to Pakistan at Lords and Chris Froome's progress as the Tour de France reaches its denoument.
Beer of the Week – Freedom Prototype Pale Ale
Brewed: Abbots Bromley, Staffordshire Strength: 4.2% ABV Britain’s longest-established brewer of craft lager, Freedom Brewery has been operating since 1995. However, it’s not until very recently that they’ve finally started to delve into the world of ales. Following a huge expansion project, which saw a brand new brew house and 20 new vessels, the brewery set out to craft a prototype of their first pale ale. As well as being sustainably brewed and vegan-friendly, the beer is also the first...
Claims over 73 civilians killed in Syria, victims of US airstrike
Horrific news has been received from northern Syria that a huge number of people have been killed after an American airstrike on a Syrian village. The attack just before defence ministers from the anti-Isis coalition gathered outside in the US to discuss progress against ISIS. US military investigators are looking into claims of the mass killing in Manbij. If the bombing error is proven to be from coalition forces it would be the worst attack on non-combatants in the on-going...
Mad Mods and a Camera – Creating a Scene on Carnaby Street
Buckingham Palace Rideout 1st May The weather was on my side and what a day it was. Just seeing Carnaby Street rammed with Mods and their trusted Vespas and Lambrettas was a cracking sight and every tourist’s dream! What I’ve learnt in the short time I’ve been documenting the Mods is when they say they’re arriving at a certain time, they really mean it. So it was an early start from North London to make sure I didn’t miss a thing....