Nona Avery, from Sheffield, 84 has been hand writing letters to her pen friend longest than most people live, sending over a 1,000 letters... In 1942 I saw an advert in the Girl's crystal annual for girl’s who lived all over the world, who wanted a pen friend. One advert caught my eye it was for a girl called Alice who was also twelve and lived in Columbus, Ohio in America. It sounded so exotic and so far away. I...

Game Digital has found a new home on the FTSE whilst WHSmith are expanding its oversees operations Following on from the Scottish referendum there has been numerous election campaigns getting underway ahead of the next general election in early May. The stock market has not really changed over the past few weeks but these campaigns can often impact the market depending on the stance of each political party. It is key for market analysts to take stock of what is...

By Seb Dean from Find London Apartments. 1.     Foxcroft & Ginger 3 Berwick Street, W1F Foxcroft & Ginger serves wonderful coffee efficiently, which is surprising to say that they get rather busy. They also serve the light snacks that you’d expect of a coffee shop, including croissants which, we must say, provide a lovely breakfast! 2.     Speakeasy Espresso Bar 3 Lowndes Court, W1F Located just off Carnaby Street, the Speakeasy Espresso Bar is a perfect place for a mid-day coffee-stop...

The London Economic has launched a new blog competition with a first place prize of £50 and a runner-up prize of £25. As a blog sharing platform TLE is looking to discover the best talent in the market, which is why we've launched this competition to give bloggers a chance of winning two cash prizes and get their work seen by tens of thousands of people. All entrants will have the chance to get their post featured on The London...

By Charlotte Hope, Lifestyle Editor @TLE_Lifestyle I absolutely love caffeine. Don’t you? In particular, I seriously love coffee. Last night I actually fell asleep easier knowing I had set my alarm early enough to enjoy a leisurely coffee in the morning. I think this is complimented by the fact that I own one of those little Bialetti coffee percolators, something which, despite years of owning, still fills me with delight and joy when that sweet, hot, caffeinated nectar starts meandering...

By Charlotte Hope, Lifestyle Editor @TLE_Lifestyle The rise and fall of Amanda Bynes I was a fan of The Amanda Show when I was younger but even then it was quite clear that Amanda Bynes had some relatively serious mental problems. I put it down to friendly old ADHD and forgot about her until the last year or so. Then she had some sort of breakdown in which she shaved her head and insisted on wearing incredibly cheap wigs pulled...

When I think of North London the names Highgate, Camden and Belsize Park trickle through my mind like a babbling brook. When I think of South London the names Catford, Brockley and West Norwood feel like a conker slapping against my cranium on a blustery November morning. But it doesn’t need to be that way, conkers used to be fun remember? The area has some great and affordable properties, a brank spanking new leisure centre and the West Norwood Feast...

By Andy Irwin Septembers - the debut novel from Birmingham-born writer Christopher Prendergast - charts the experiences of Matt, a young history teacher, through an on-off relationship and unstable career in Sheffield and Birmingham via episodes in the life of Franz von Papen (vice-Chancellor of Germany in the early 1930s). The novel charts a period of downfall in Matt’s life, with insecurities and disasters that span the personal and the professional. Despite those themes, there is a pervasive tenderness throughout...

By Steve Taggart The days of a quick pint down the local with close friends and family the night before your biggest day of your life, are long gone. These days a stag or hen do is a huge event and it is getting pricier every year. Expect an empty wallet and sore head by the time it is over. So get ready to splash the cash if you’re off on a hen or stag do soon, as research has revealed...