Parliamentary Sketch 18th Nov – A declaration of war…and should we attack IS
By Joe Mellor, Deputy Editor Cameron is itching to get involved in the Syrian conflict, and he reiterated this point again during today’s PMQS. But all-out war has already broken out in the Labour ranks. Only hours before PMQs Ken Livingstone, recently installed to evaluate defence policy, said Kevan Jones, Lab, the Shadow Defence Minister, who has suffered with depression, might need some psychiatric help. Ken then refused to apologise for his comments afterwards until Mr Jones did first, he...
Upcycle a jumper to save money and the planet this Christmas
By Naomi Evetts from www.loveyourclothes.org.uk It’s that time of year again where people’s woollies start getting a little bit more festive. Why not get creative this year and transform an existing jumper into a one-off Christmas master piece. It is a great way of adding some ‘green’ style to your wardrobe, and saving some cash at the same time. Our research has revealed that over ten million people in the UK are likely to buy a Christmas jumper this festive season,...
Jack Daniel’s To Host Film Screening Event To Launch Limited-Edition Sinatra Century
By Jonathan Hatchman, Food Editor, @TLE_Food Tying in with various celebrations of what would’ve been Frank Sinatra’s 100th Birthday, next month, Jack Daniel's have released a brand new, limited edition - Jack Daniel’s Sinatra Century. It’s no secret that Mr. Sinatra was a big fan on Jack Daniel’s during his lifetime and the new Sinatra Select is the ultimate salute to one of the globe’s most iconic singers. Matured in grooved oak barrels to create a bold, amber drink with...
Bobby Moore Fund’s Annual Celebrity Sports Quiz
Sport News 24/7 By Richard de Winter @rgdewinter @TLE_Sport Last Thursday saw TLE Sport dig out its best suit, polish the old size 11s and select its least offensive tie in preparation for the Bobby Moore Fund’s annual sports quiz. Held in London, this year’s edition took place at The Brewery in Moorgate, hugely convenient for one half of the TLE contingent who had spent the day in Liverpool Street, less so for the other half who had to rush...
An Idiot’s Adventures In Gameland – Steve McNeil
25: AAArgh! Hello, dear reader! It’s “Triple-A” Season in Gameland at the moment. “What’s Triple-A Season?” I hear you all ask, or at least those of you who’ve never heard of “Triple-A Season” and are curious as to what “Triple-A Season” means. “Triple-A Season” is a phrase brought to you by the same tedious husks who give things 11-out-of-10. It means “big budget games we need to sell tonnes of copies of, to make our money back”, so they’re ranked...
Landlords left out of pocket by unkempt tenants
By Bea Patel, TLE Property Editor and Director of Shop for an Agent Time is money, a phrase once used by Benjamin Franklin in Advice to a Young Tradesman, Written by an Old One – and one that stands true to rental properties. Undoubtedly, there are rogue landlords taking advantage of tenants or providing sub-standard properties. But on the other side of the fence, new research shows landlords are clearing up after unprincipled tenants and left out of pocket. The...
One in Eight British Jobs Pay Over £50k, but Only One in Twenty Candidates want them
By Nathan Lee, TLE Correspondent Ahead of the ONS latest report on the highest paid jobs in Britain new research has found 12.5 per cent of jobs in the UK pay over £50,000, but just 5 per cent of candidates are seeking premium salaries. Job site CV-Library looked at roles advertised between 1st November 2014 to 31st October 2015 and discovered that over 189,000 of the 1.5 million jobs offered a salary of over £50,000. Furthermore, data from the same...
Will we Ever See Another Jonah?
By Nathan Lee, TLE Correspondent This morning the sad news that All Black legend Jonah Lomu has passed away filtered across the newswires. A loving Dad, family man and a staunch patriot he will live in the hearts of fans in New Zealand and across the World for years to come. But he will be mostly remembered for his rugby prowess and his role in helping rugby union enter the professional era. In tribute to Jonah, here's one of his...
Why Farage is Unknowingly Aping 17th Century Anti-Catholic Language
By Darragh Roche In 1605, a group of religious extremists nearly bombed the state opening of parliament. If these terrorists had succeeded, the entire English ruling class, including the King, would have been wiped out in an instant. These fanatics hoped the ensuing chaos and panic would give their religion the opportunity to seize power and impose itself on an infidel population. English schoolchildren are taught the story of the Gunpowder Plot with rhymes and songs and every year local communities...