Freddie Mercury on vocals, Eric Clapton on guitar, Paul McCartney on bass and Phil Collins on drums – not a bad little combo. That’s the dream line-up for the perfect 70s supergroup as voted for in a poll of 2,000 music fans to mark the launch of Sky Atlantic’s new rock and roll TV drama ‘Vinyl’ available exclusively on the channel from 15 February. The ultimate band would have an amazing choice of original material for their set-list – everything...

The use of mobile phones at the dinner table has been identified as the biggest threat to romance during a Valentine’s Day meal, according to a new study. More than two in five people identified banning the use of mobile phones and tablets at the dinner table as top of their list of “romance rules” to help prevent the atmosphere being ruined on one of the most romantic days of the year. Other romance spoilers identified included the presence of children,...

The new Top Gear lineup has just been revealed on Chris Evan's BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show It's seven heaven as the new Top Gear lineup has been announced. Chris Evans and the team have broken the mould from the traditional threesome and have employed a diverse and extensive mega-team to replace the outgoing cast.   Here's the full lineup, from left to right: Rory Reid. Rory is a motoring journalist and was selected as a Top Gear host through Chris Evan's...

By Harold Stone Thousands of people have been flooded out of their homes in the last few months, as they were in 2014, 2013, 2012, 2009 and 2007. Two weeks ago our MPs launched a flooding inquiry, and they invited George Monbiot to explain the situation. This is what happened. Streamlining floods Floods happen when there is too much water, and this water submerges the dry land. The way to prevent floods, Mr Monbiot began by explaining, was to slow...

BY Daniel Harding New LONDON fringe production raises the tough questions that MEN don’t like to answer. ‘Beetles from the West’ is the debut play by James Hartnell, at the Lion and Unicorn Theatre. Tackling the very real issues surrounding men’s health and how we shy away from dealing with it. Promising a raw and emotional glimpse into what happens when your world comes crashing down. The show which follows a cast of three, sees a son deal with one...

Sport News 24/7 By Richard de Winter  @rgdewinter  @TLE_Sport Imagine, if you will, that you are an ageing footballer.  You have had a fine career at the top of your profession, but your legs have gone, and you can’t really cut it at the highest level any more. However, you have got used to a certain amount of luxury, and would like one final lucrative contract to fund this lifestyle.  You don’t worry; instead you remember Park Ji-Sung, Jose Bosingwa,...

By Joe Mellor, Deputy Editor It’s a shame Labour doesn’t back the Junior Doctors’ strike (still not quite sure why, answers on a post card, or to Cobyn’s PMQ question hotline) and that the Leader of the Opposition didn’t bother to mention Cameron’s mum is fighting her own son’s public sector cuts. Corbyn wore an “I love Unions,” badge but didn’t mention the strike action outside our beloved hospitals. It reminded me of the freshers who used to walk around...

by Rosie Benson, travel writer Valentine’s Day is approaching, and whether you’re the type who loves to celebrate it, or can’t stand the excess of it, either way it’s a great excuse to escape for the weekend. So where in the world should you go? At TLE, we’ve picked our top five Valentine’s Day destinations in the world - with Paris a given! Morocco It’s February in the UK, so obviously we’re all dreaming of a little more sun. A...

By Jonathan Hatchman, Food Editor, @TLE_Food Artisan bakeries, cake shops, and patisseries (mainly in gentrified East London) have certainly witnessed a boom in popularity in recent years. Something that’s peculiar given that now, more than ever, we’re constantly encouraged to limit our sugar intake, thus becoming more health conscious than ever. One establishment that has grown to receive particularly positive acclaim in recent years, however, is Cutter & Squidge – having opened their first permanent residence at the tail end...