By Callum Towler (@CallumTowler) Always ahead of the curve, wasn't he? Almost annoying so. David Bowie’s interviews - to which I’ve dedicated a lot of time recently - reveal just how fiercely intelligent he was; always with one of those mysterious eyes fixed on the future. I wouldn’t say I’m a die-hard acolyte. Sadly, I wasn’t there in the 70′s to experience the fervent anticipation that was a new Bowie album. That “what on earth is he going to do...
By Jonathan Hatchman, Food Editor, @TLE_Food With each passing year, it’s always commonplace for the world of foodies, bloggers and critics to cast their presumptuous predictions for food and restaurant trends to bloom and flourish across the next 12 months. One of those trends that’s been prominent with forecasts for 2016 is the rising popularity of Middle-Eastern food in London. Throughout last year a number of restaurants with this particular focus opened their doors to wide acclaim, including The Palomar...
Sport News 24/7 By Richard de Winter & David de Winter - Sports Editor @rgdewinter @davidjdewinter @TLE_Sport TLE Sports Editor David de Winter is joined by Richard de Winter as they discuss England's series victory in South Africa, debate the recent match-fixing revelations in tennis, review the weekend's football action, and touch upon the genius of Ronnie O'Sullivan after his stunning victory at the Masters.
By Bea Patel, TLE Property Editor and Director of Shop for an Agent 2015 was an interesting year for real estate in the emerging markets. While there were a number of challenges because of fluctuating oil prices, currency stability and changing investment laws, the New Year may bring new prospects. But what will the next 12 months hold for developing countries and their real estate markets? Global real estate platform Lamudi reveals the real estate markets to watch this year....
By Natasha Benjamin - Founder & Managing Director www.freeyourmindcic.com Domestic Violence in Childhood is a major problem of our times, effecting 1.8 million children across the UK and even more alarmingly 1 in 3 will have a mental illness as a result. Since launching Free Your Mind in 2013, I have worked to create better awareness of this issue and to create a support system for children affected after realising that there was no specific service for them, only finding that...
By Joe Mellor, Deputy Editor Westminster Council has spent a vast sum of money on luxury limos while at the same time decimating childcare. The Tory-run council is splashing out on cars while at the same time slashing children’s services. Westminster council spent £90k on Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph to be used by the Mayor and other esteemed individuals. Additionally, they also spent almost £30k over the previous three years leasing a luxury Audi. In the last twelve months Westminster council...
Pollsters have finally admitted that they got the election result tragically wrong, because conservative voters didn’t give them the time of day. Sally Thomas, 24, who works for Ipsos MORI said: “I would walk up to huge houses, but the people there would chase me off their land, occasionally I would ask a groundsman who they were voting for and noted that down. We actually predicted Cobham, in Surrey, would go red.” James Avery, 26, from Gallup, said: “We knew...
“I was just about to learn the Spanish for ‘two beers” but I just couldn’t find the time, I’ve only been here eight years."
By Joe Mellor, Deputy Editor The PM has just announced plans for an English language test to all partners who join their spouse to live in UK. The examination would take place two and a half years after they have arrived on these shores. If they do not meet the required standard it could count against the person's right to remain living in the UK, and they could return to their country of origin, against their will. The PM said:...
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