An Idiot’s Adventures In Gameland: Steve McNeil
#12: Playstation Plus Hello, dear reader. I’m writing this just moments after finishing my weekly stream on twitch with hairy game-chum Chris Slight (http://www.twitch.tv/twomorewhiteguys/) . Once again, we’ve been streaming from my PS4, as we find it the easiest and most reliable solution. Every time we’ve tried with the Xbox One we’ve had issues with sound or buffering so we pretty much exclusively stream PS4 games now. As we mostly just use the streams as an excuse to chat with...
Review: The Spitfires – Response
By Will Bateman (@WillBateman6611) After years of touring, building word of mouth support the old-fashioned way, The Spitfires have started to make an impact. The Watford 4-piece have recently come off support slots for Paul Weller and The Specials- both personal invites, both personal idols for the band. Now, with their latest album, Response, comes a reaction to the "musical drought of meaningful music and lyrics". According to front man and songwriter Billy Sullivan, the album is the sound of...
Kevin Who?
Sport News 24/7 By David de Winter - Sports Editor @davidjdewinter @TLE_Sport Rewind just six months and English cricket was in a very different state to the victorious euphoria it currently finds itself in. England had just suffered a disastrous World Cup, topped off by a humiliating defeat to Bangladesh in their final group match and they were being led by an uber-intense coach, in his second spell, with a ropey record at international level. All sounds a far cry...
Public Health Scandal over Children’s Shoes
By Jasmine Stephens, Family Editor Millions of children's feet are being damaged by ill-fitting shoes according to barefoot shoes pioneer Vivobarefoot. Supported by medical professionals and parents, the shoe brand is launching a campaign to raise awareness of the dangers of conventional footwear design on a child's natural foot development. Until the age of ten, the bones in a child's foot are soft and in a matter of weeks their foot development can be compromised simply by wearing poorly-fitting shoes....
Beer of the Week – BrewDog #MashTag ‘15
By Jonathan Hatchman, Food Editor, @TLE_Food Strength: 10% Brewed: Ellon, Scotland Tired of a market dominated by industrially brewed Lagers and Ales, the team behind BrewDog set up the world’s first crowd-funded brewery in 2007. Now operating from a site in Ellon, just north of Aberdeen, a community of over 14,500 investors owns the business, with shares in the brewery still available. And what’s more, the brewery that’s made for the people, by the people is still constantly striving to...
The Man from U.N.C.L.E. : Film Review
By Stephen Mayne @finalreel Russia’s increasing global belligerence raises concerns in most, but not all quarters. One part of America in particular is likely to relish the return of the old enemy. For Hollywood, there will be no need to drag out hard to locate Islamic terrorists, bland corporate villains or implausible neo-Nazis. The Cold War is back and it’s time to hang the celluloid bunting. Time has moved on of course. Celluloid is turning digital across the film industry,...
Mr Reliable: Is CAMRA Missing a Trick?
By Arthur Coda Yesterday at the Great British Beer Festival beer experts from across the UK congregated to sample concoctions of hop varieties and natural substances that have been mixed by brewers determined to create an award-winning beer. The judges demonstrate their expertise at identifying each hop variety that they are blind tasting, then decided which ale deserves to be the Champion Beer of Britain, giving the prestigious award to Tiny Rebel's Cwtch for its "drinkabilty" and "balance" that derives...
Restaurant Review – Suvlaki
By Jonathan Hatchman, Food Editor, @TLE_Food Alike many of life’s joys, Greek food is one of those things that I often forget just how much I truly adore. As is the case with all cuisines, Greek can be executed remarkably awfully, yet when perfected; Greek food is absolutely sensational. Plump Kalamata Olives dressed in local Olive Oil, Tzatziki (a Yoghurt and Cucumber-based dip), dried Oregano used as a third seasoning, subtle Feta Cheese, an almost magical use of Filo Pastry,...
The UK’s best infinity pools
You don't have to traverse over foreign waters to find some incredible infinity pools - the UK's poolside offerings allows guests to take a dip while soaking in some spectacular and seamless views. The meeting of smart design, luxury and holiday fun can be found in some unexpected places on our shores - meaning all you need for that holiday feeling is a car, swimsuit and a free Sunday. Here are our top finds. 1. Watergate Bay Hotel, Cornwall This...