Billionaire offers £80 million to anyone who can turn his lesbian daughter straight
A billionaire property magnate has doubled an earlier offer of £40 million to anyone who could “turn” his lesbian daughter “straight”. (more…)
Category: MOVERS & SHAKERS
The snakes and ladders of society.
A chronicle of drama, scandal and success in London, Paris, New York and elsewhere
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Richard Dinan: “What’s on your mantelpiece?”
20 questions with businessman and ‘Made in Chelsea’ star Richard Dinan
The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom”. What’s your guiding force?
Imagination.
“Don’t get even, get medieval” is, in our humble opinion, a great motto. What’s yours?
When the going gets ugly, that’s when the ugly get going.
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All’s well that ends well
Missing Romanian tourist found safe and well
When a 63-year old Romanian tourist, Vasile Belea, became separated from his son when a tube train door closed before he could get on, a “living nightmare” began for his family. Thankfully, this morning, it has been revealed that he was found last night. (more…)
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Till death do us (not) part
House complete with previous owner comes to market in Teddington
House sales occasionally include unusual extras such as a flock of geese, cars and even an “emaciated spaniel” but with the launch of a Teddington, Middlesex house to the market, a buyer will also get the remains of two dead former owners. (more…)
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Jonathan Raggett: “What’s on your mantelpiece?”
20 questions with Red Carnation Hotels managing director Jonathan Raggett
The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom”. What’s your guiding force?
The harder you work, the luckier you are.
“Don’t get even, get medieval” is, in our humble opinion, a great motto. What’s yours?
At Red Carnation Hotels our motto is: “No request is too large, no detail too small”.
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Martyn Thompson: “What’s on your mantelpiece?”
20 questions with photographer and author Martyn Thompson
The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom”. What’s your guiding force?
Gratitude.
“Don’t get even, get medieval” is, in our humble opinion, a great motto. What’s yours?
“What’s the upside of this?”
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Wally of the Week: Kim Jong-un
Kim Jong-un is a megalomaniac with no moral compass
Kim Jong-un could easily be a Bond villain but in reality he is a monster. Having executed his own uncle, this 30-year old tyrant has used his New Year’s Day message to describe Chang Song-thaek’s killing as “resolute action” to strengthen his country. (more…)
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The arrivals and departures of 2013
The births, deaths and innovations of the year
2013 has been a year of change. Much new has reached us but sadly many have left us and amongst them have been Iain Banks, Joan Fontaine, Sir David Frost, Richard Griffiths, Cory Monteith, James Gandolfini, Lou Reed and Paul Walker. (more…)
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The arrivals and departures of 2013
The births, deaths and innovations of the year
2013 has been a year of change. Much new has reached us but sadly many have left us and amongst them have been Iain Banks, Joan Fontaine, Sir David Frost, Richard Griffiths, Cory Monteith, James Gandolfini, Lou Reed and Paul Walker. (more…)
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Cyrus Mahboubian: “What’s on your mantelpiece?”
20 questions with photographer Cyrus Mahboubian
The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom”. What’s your guiding force?
Artistic pursuits take up most of my time.
“Don’t get even, get medieval” is, in our humble opinion, a great motto. What’s yours?
I think the ethic of reciprocity “do unto others as you would have them do to you” is a good way to live.