Editorial comment from Matthew Steeples.
Our editor tells it like it is and he rarely minces his words
A letter to the FT strikes a chord with thousands
Though I’ve yet been unable to confirm categorically that it is indeed from him, a letter to the Financial Times last week from, I presume, my old friend Sheikh Khaled Naser Hamoud Al-Sabah of the London office of the Kuwait Investment Office (KIO), is a must read. (more…)
Matthew Steeples argues that the detainment of David Miranda again illustrates why a clearer communications strategy is required on the part of the police
David Miranda’s detainment may have been legitimate and he may indeed have been carrying information that could be considered dangerous to Britain. Equally, though, these charges could simply be, as most suspect, trumped up by the Met. The main wrong in this story, however, is the way in which our police and their press departments have handled it. (more…)
‘The Steeple Times’ stands firm against hackers
We’ve become known for our stance against the bad in society and in turn we’ve offended a few. For that reason, for the last few days, The Steeple Times has been temporarily affected by a curse that came in the form of hackers. (more…)
As Charles Saatchi has his daughter speak to the ‘Mail’ about Nigella Lawson, one can only ask which of the pair is the worse
Charles Saatchi and Nigella Lawson’s marriage is over. On that basis, one would imagine both would like to move on. Clearly, that’s not the case. (more…)
Charities need to rethink how they pay their executives
It’s hardly news that many charity bosses (AKA ‘charitycats’) are earning in excess of £100,000 a year but once again the toothless Charity Commission is bleating instead of acting. (more…)
‘Forbes’ contributor argues Twitter ‘can make you a better writer’
Forbes is a deservedly respected magazine that was established in 1917. An article it published this week written by Victor Lipman, however, makes a mockery of this otherwise fine title. (more…)
Thomas Joseph McLoughlin jailed
Some would argue that it isn’t fair to kick a man when he’s down. In the case of Thomas McLoughlin, jailed today for 14 months at Isleworth Crown Court, I’ll make a much deserved exception. (more…)
Pigeons, cats and bicycles don’t necessarily make for the best of friends
The Telegraph’s ‘Mandrake’ and the Mail Online both reported yesterday that Ben Goldsmith could be prosecuted after colliding with a pigeon whilst on his bicycle in Glasshouse Street, close to London’s Piccadilly Circus. (more…)
Pigeons, cats and bicycles don’t necessarily make for the best of friends
The Telegraph’s ‘Mandrake’ and the Mail Online both reported yesterday that Ben Goldsmith could be prosecuted after colliding with a pigeon whilst on his bicycle in Glasshouse Street, close to London’s Piccadilly Circus. (more…)
As it is revealed that the late Baroness Thatcher attempted to get Jimmy Savile knighted four times, we call for a wholescale review of the British honours system
Today, The Independent revealed that it took the late Margaret Thatcher four attempts to get the late Jimmy Savile knighted. (more…)