Another pair of Chelsea fraudsters bite the dust
The Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea, as we’ve repeatedly pointed out, attracts criminals and the case of the latest dodgy pair to come to our attention won’t surprise many of our readers sadly. Meet Emmanuel and Behnaz Scotts, a duo who funded a “high rolling lifestyle” via a £280,000 VAT fraud (more…)
Henry Irwin Pesch reviews ‘D’ORA: The Romanian Immigrant’
D’ORA by Delia Antal is not just another film. No, it’s not a film made by some amateur looking to get into the film business. It’s not the story about Romanian immigrants or any other stereotype you have in mind right now. What do you think of when you hear of a Romanian who comes to London? And when that Romanian comes over with their whole family and friends? (more…)
Vicky Pryce shares her New Year’s resolutions with ‘The Telegraph’
Vicky Pryce, the disgraced former wife of the equally disgraceful Chris Huhne, shared her New Year’s resolutions with The Telegraph yesterday. They summed her up well. (more…)
Bentley owned by Gregory Peck for 34 years goes to auction
Gregory Peck loved his 1961 Bentley S2 Continental Flying Spur so much that he kept it for 34 years. The very same car is set to be auctioned on 17th January by RM Auctions. (more…)
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…)
Wear a crown to Brasserie Zédel on the 6th January and get a free meal on the house
Both most worthily awarded OBE’s in the New Year Honours List, Chris Corbin and Jeremy King would appear towards the top of any list of the best restaurateurs in London. Always innovative and true trendsetters, with their latest promotion at Brasserie Zédel, this fine duo have come up with another clever marketing idea. (more…)
20 questions with Paralympic cyclist Colin Lynch
The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom”. What’s your guiding force?
I’m a fiercely competitive person. Many people find it annoying actually. From the need to always be right, to the desire to win and prove myself better than my competition, I always like to push myself to my limits.
“Don’t get even, get medieval” is, in our humble opinion, a great motto. What’s yours?
“Pain today means glory tomorrow”. Fairly basic really: Work hard now and racing (and winning) will come easier. The hard work you do today will make the harder work of racing seem easier.
Thoughts for the year ahead
2013 has not been the best of years. We’ve lost Margaret Thatcher and Sir David Frost and the word “selfie” has entered the Oxford English Dictionary. The economy has not got better – despite the nonsense spouted on the BBC – and the slaying of Private Rigby summed up the very lowest level humanity can reach. (more…)
20 questions with food writer and car collector Morgan Murphy
The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom”. What’s your guiding force?
Bourbon and bacon, which is, by the way, the title of my next book coming out from Time Inc. next year. No, it’s not a diet book.
“Don’t get even, get medieval” is, in our humble opinion, a great motto. What’s yours?
“Life is too short to be boring”. Also: “Don’t eat food from a box.”
A salute to those taking on challenges this Christmas
As the majority settle down to their Christmas feasts, give a thought to The Atlantic Polo Team who are racing across the Atlantic in a seven metre by two metre rowing boat unaided and Parker Liautaud, a young man who has just become the youngest man to ski to the South Pole. (more…)