50 Books which Every Child Should Read
A list of 50 books which every child should read has been compiled by reading enthusiasts in the run-up to World Book Day. The study places Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory at the top of the list with Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland finishing runner-up. A list of the top 20 best-loved children's book characters was also compiled with Paddington Bear emerging as the best-loved children’s book character, followed by Winnie the Pooh, The Hungry Caterpillar and Postman Pat....
Pensioners “Unseen and Unheard” by Major Political Parties
New research has revealed three-quarters of people aged over 60 believe they are "unseen and unheard" by the major political parties in a damaging blow to all concerned in the upcoming General Election. The report, released by Churchill Retirement Living, found just eight per cent of the 1,000 respondents are happy with how the government is treating our older generation and trust in politicians is slipping to an all-time low. More than half of respondents describe themselves as ‘frustrated’ about how they...
Pride – DVD Review
By Anna Power Pride is a funny, heartwarming, celebratory film about the real-life union between gay rights campaigners in London and striking Welsh miners. Set in the 80’s, depicting a time when the harsh policies of Margaret Thatcher’s government made insurgents out of the least likely, crossing societal divisions of class, race, gender and sexual identity, when politically the only side to be on was - any side but Thatcher’s side. Throw into the mix a stonking 80’s soundtrack (The...
White Bird in a Blizzard – Film Review
By Sam Inglis @24fpsUK 24fps.org.uk Gregg Araki started off as a true underground figure, making distinctive and divisive films like The Living End and his 'teen apocalypse' trilogy. Over the past decade, however, he seems to have been trying to square his auteurism and his favoured topics with at least some level of commercial appeal. Some films, like Mysterious Skin and Kaboom veer more towards his auteurist side, while Smiley Face was an unabashed tilt at the mainstream. White...
Erith and Belvedere vs North Shields; FA Vase
By Jack Peat, Editor of The London Economic A damp afternoon in South East London welcomed Graham Fenton's travelling army of Tynesiders. As Wembley is prepared to host Chelsea and Spurs in the Capital One Cup the quarter final of the FA’s non-league trophy is about to get under way at Welling United’s Park View Road Stadium as Erith and Belvedere of the Southern Counties East League play host to the Northern League’s North Shields. The Robins have made easy...
Arsène Wenger’s greatest failure? Allowing Arsenal to become boring
Sport News 24/7 By William Magee @TLE_Sport I’m struggling to care what happens to Arsenal’s season from here on out after Wednesday night’s abysmal Champions League defeat to Monaco. If that sounds snide or petulant, it’s not meant to be. I’m a passionate Arsenal fan, I have no particular tendency to froth at the mouth after defeats and I certainly don’t identify as a WOB – one of the elite ‘Wenger Out Brigade’, for anyone not acquainted with the laughable...
Selling your home through auction is not just for distressed properties
By Bea Patel, Director of Shop for an agent – The Estate Agent Comparison Site “We believe that whether you are buying or selling a property, the process should be exciting, simple and certain. Auctions are a way to achieve this,” says the CEO of Bamboo Auctions. In Australia, 40-50 per cent of properties are sold through auction compared to 3-4 per cent in England and Wales. With over 110,000 new homes built last year, Robin Rathore, CEO of Bamboo Auctions...
Why is Improvisation the most important creative skill?
By Steve Taggart To quote Adam Smith – is “Every man lives by sharing”. The simple fact of stepping onto a stage, with no idea of what your fellow improvisers are going to say or do, means you have to be open and receptive, and ready to reciprocate. A core improvisation rule is “Yes… and” i.e. take an idea, react positively and then respond. Taking what is offered to you and adding something to that offer yourself is perhaps one...
London’s Best Restaurant Openings – March
By Jonathan Hatchman BAO – Soho Following the success of their six seat bar and Netil Market stall, the three founders behind BAO are set to open their first restaurant venture later in the month. Taking on a Soho premises, BAO will offer a selection of dishes inspired by the founders’ travels across Asia over the years, with the trio’s signature steamed milk buns taking pride of place on the restaurant menu. Handmade onsite daily the selection of Bao rolls...