Boris Johnson's decision to support the 'Out' party in the referendum on Europe has resulted in a public swing of two per cent towards staying ‘In’ the EU, new research has revealed. Data from betting exchange Matchbook has revealed that Britain is in favour of remaining in the EU, with punters believing the ‘IN’ campaign has a near 72 per cent likelihood of winning. David Cameron’s ‘better deal ‘ shifted the UK public’s desire to stay IN the EU by nearly ten...
"Make no mistake", our taxi driver, a black South African told us on the way back from a shark diving expedition, "racism is as rife as it ever has been in our country." Politics had been on the agenda as soon as we stepped off the plane in Cape Town's international airport. The shanti towns that skirt the runway make an apparent impression on unsuspecting tourists less au-fait to the visible scars of poverty. But according to our driver Ulysses, the...
By Joe Mellor, Deputy Editor Lord Hall has apologised to the hundreds of victims and their families who were abused by the two twisted BBC celebrities. He admitted the corporation fell short when it came to protecting the public from these two A-list stars. Watch video here
Film Student from Milton Keynes Creates Heart Wrenching Documentary on the Syrian Refugee Crisis For most of us, the genre of ‘student film’ sparks connotations of budget sets and pranks. But one student has pushed the boundaries of the genre with his poignant exploration of the ramifications of the war in Syria and can reveal those living in the camp would prefer to be seen as ‘visitors’ than refugees. For his film ‘Oh Syria, My Syria’, 29-year old Ismael Ahmed,...
Tinder has released data on the “Most Right-Swiped” jobs on its dating app, with pilots coming out on top for men and Physical Therapists for women. Founder/Entrepreneur, Teacher and Model ranked highly for both males and females, and media jobs are also popular. Job and education integration, which was introduced in November, has been one of the most requested features from Tinder profiles, allowing users to make more informed choices when deciding to swipe left, right, or even up to indicate a...
By Joe Mellor, Deputy Editor In 2015 there were 44,722,000 registered to vote down from 45,325,100 the previous year. The Office for National Statistics has shown that 603,000 less people are now able to vote in elections. This drastic reduction has led to claims that the Conservative party is trying to “rig the system.” The 1.3 per cent fall has come after a change in the way voters put themselves on the electoral register. Supporters of the shake-up have argued...
By Joe Mellor, Deputy Editor The PM, a multi-millionaire who wear two grand suits, decided to mock Jeremy Corbyn's dress sense at PMQs. The outburst came as he was heckled by Labour MPs over what his mother would think about the NHS crisis. An angry Mr Cameron shot back: "Ask my mother? I think I know what my mother would say. “I think she would look across the despatch box and she would say 'Put on a proper suit, do...
The Flying Scotsman departed London King's Cross this morning en route to York on its inaugural run after restoration. After ten years and £4.2 million spent the loco has been restored to its historic British Rail green and is now running the famous route up the East Coast of Britain - dubbed the 'route of the Flying Scotsman' - where it will terminate in York around midday today. A huge number of spectators turned up to see the departure at King's...
By Jonathan Hatchman, Food Editor, @TLE_Food Strength: 4.5% ABV Brewed: Brixton, London Founded in 2013 by two local couples, inspired by the energy of Brixton, with its history, noise and vibrant mix of cultures and people, Brixton Brewery make beer in the heart of the neighbourhood. Drawing on traditional techniques, flavours and ingredients, with a dash of bold New World flair for distinctiveness, the Brewery is a small family run operation that brews its Beer in small batches, inspired by...
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