Combining a mix of society's last word and both wit and wisdom, The Steeple Times covers food, drink and fine dining as well as luxury, travel, the arts, individuals of influence and current affairs in the United Kingdom, America and elsewhere. We are best described as being akin to "a cross between The Huffington Post and Private Eye".
The magazine's following is affluent, engaged and international. With 41% of readers coming from the UK and 38% from America, The Steeple Times also has strong presence within Canadian, Italian, German and Australian territories.
December 21, 2018
by Matthew Steeples
Matthew Steeples suggests it is right that Michael Barrymore’s payout from the police is reduced from £2.4 million to a “nominal” sum and suggests ITV develops a moral compass in regard to helping him achieve a comeback In recent days, in some quarters, there has been outrage that the “entertainer” Michael Barrymore lost the … Continue reading “Baloney and Barrymore”
October 25, 2018
by Matthew Steeples
David Pun arrested at a party in London Last night in Mayfair, David Pun was arrested in full view of invited guests. Cuffed and taken to a police station, this renowned party crasher finally was brought to book. Having pretended to own Harvey Nichols and Peninsula Hotels on occasions, Pun is the very … Continue reading “Pun Parties With Police”
February 12, 2018
by Matthew Steeples
Matthew Steeples questions Katie Price’s newfound interest in abuse on social media and how it is dealt with When Katie Price appeared on the BBC’s Daily Politics last week to highlight her campaign to criminalise online trolling, I joined those saluting her. Having myself been part of the case that ultimately resulted in … Continue reading “Pricey Abuse”
November 29, 2017
by Matthew Steeples
Neglected Georgian mansion that has been home to Sir Dirk Bogarde, Basil Dearden, Sharon and Ozzy Osbourne, Matt Aitken and Robert Kilroy-Silk for sale for 39% less than it sold for in 2014 A dilapidated Grade II* listed country house whose extensive roster of owners numbers aristocrats, rock and film stars and politicians is … Continue reading “The Stars of Beel”
September 19, 2017
by Matthew Steeples
Irresponsible cyclist whose out-of-control fixed gear bike killed a mother of two in London deserved to be jailed; the law must now change Perhaps also an ‘Aggressor of our Age’, our ‘Moron of the Moment’ just had to be a reckless cyclist whose actions resulted in the death of a mother of two. … Continue reading “Moron of the Moment – Killer Cyclist Charlie Alliston”
May 6, 2017
by General
Dopey drugs mule Michaella McCollum was one half of the ‘Peru Two’ jailed in 2013 for attempting to smuggle £1.5 million of cocaine to Spain with her friend Melissa Reid. Hailing from Dungannon, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland, shameless former model McCollum was pictured in a distinctive prison orange coloured outfit in May 2017 clutching a … Continue reading “Michaella McCollum”
April 19, 2017
by Matthew Steeples
Twenty-four hours ago Arthur Collins was the toast of OK! magazine; he’s now on the run and a wanted man Twenty-four hours ago, the Mail Online gushed about Ferne McCann and Arthur Collins, a couple most of our readers will never have heard of. Now, that article is gone and instead the press are … Continue reading “What a Difference a Day Makes”
March 12, 2017
by Matthew Steeples
That a convicted paedophile is able to avoid a jail sentence is an utter disgrace especially given pensioners get locked up for non-payment of TV licence fees; Old Etonian Andrew Picard shouldn’t be on the streets, he should be in the clink Andrew Picard (AKA Andrew Laurence and Andrew Boeckman) was caught with 1,185 … Continue reading “Power Pays”
December 9, 2016
by Matthew Steeples
‘Bride of Wildenstein’ got her claws out in New York; her boyfriend learns a lesson about playing with cats Spanish writer Miguel de Cervantes once remarked: “Those who’ll play with cats must expect to be scratched” and now, it seems, 76-year old plastic surgery obsessive and feline lookalike Jocelyn Wildenstein’s boyfriend has ended up … Continue reading “A Catty Catastrophe”
November 28, 2016
by Matthew Steeples
YouTube “star” has his ridiculous gold wrapped BMW smashed with a baseball bat during a photo shoot in New York whilst blocking traffic Though he has 2.7 million subscribers to his feed on YouTube and 201,000 followers on Instagram, New Yorker Coby Persin is someone most of our readers will unlikely ever heard. He … Continue reading “Smashing a “Star””
August 15, 2016
by Matthew Steeples
Unlucky mansion in Yorkshire with 13 bedrooms for sale for a lower sum than it was marketed for in 2007 – despite having been renovated internally in the time since Offered for sale for less than it was last marketed in a “dilapidated condition” in 2007, Whinburn Hall in the gritty West Yorkshire mill … Continue reading “An unlucky mansion”
March 10, 2016
by Matthew Steeples
Could Khamprasong Thammavong be the stupidest criminal on the planet?
August 13, 2015
by Matthew Steeples
It is entirely right that Lord Janner be forced to face the charges against him
July 12, 2015
by Matthew Steeples
As Michael Barrymore announces he is to sue the police who arrested him for an alleged murder, it is time he instead took responsibility for his actions
July 4, 2015
by Matthew Steeples
Paedophile Max Clifford charged with allegation of indecent assault
March 5, 2015
by Matthew Steeples
Former MP and one-time shirt shop owner Harvey Proctor’s house raided by officers from Operation Midland
February 14, 2015
by steepleadmin
Estée Lauder heir Ronald S. Lauder deals a body blow to Romanian film industry
December 23, 2014
by General
Featured in the late Dominick Dunne’s Power, Privilege and Justice, Linda Sandler is the ex-wife of a multi-millionaire named Joel Sandler.
September 1, 2014
by Matthew Steeples
Three Arabic men decide to enjoy a spot of shisha on the A4 as Cara Delevingne looks on The ‘Ramadan Rush’ is nearly over but in spotting the image that we make our Picture of the Week, Monika Agata Maron truly captured how ridiculous Knightsbridge has become during this period.
August 28, 2014
by Matthew Steeples
Car dealer Andy Lee House faces jail after wrecking a Bugatti Veyron In November 2009, Andy Lee House, an American car dealer, thought he’d come up with the perfect scam when he decided to crash a 2006 Bugatti Veyron worth £603,332 ($1 million) into a swamp in East Texas. His scheme – which he … Continue reading “Wally of the Week: Andy Lee House”
August 22, 2014
by Matthew Steeples
A drill used in the Knightsbridge Security Deposit robbery on display at Christie’s is a reminder of the world’s biggest bank heist Former banker David Gainsborough Roberts has amassed an extraordinary collection of items owned by famous and infamous individuals. A selection of them are currently on display at Christie’s in South Kensington and … Continue reading “Drilling a bank robbery”
August 14, 2014
by Matthew Steeples
As Sir Cliff Richard’s home is searched, The Steeple Times suggests it is time that this pop star was properly questioned Christian pop star Sir Cliff Richard may be away on a summer holiday, but it hasn’t stopped his Berkshire home being searched by police in regard to an alleged sexual offence involving a … Continue reading “Off the Cliff”
May 4, 2014
by steepleadmin
R. K. Patrick reports on the first May Day parade in Red Square since the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991 MOSCOW — Last Thursday, over 100,000 people paraded through Moscow’s Red Square to celebrate May Day. It was the first time any such parade has happened in Red Square since the collapse … Continue reading “Our Man in Moscow on May Day Russian style”
March 23, 2014
by Matthew Steeples
Should prisoners like Giovanni Di Stefano be allowed access to social media? Convicted conman Giovanni Di Stefano is in jail for 14 years for committing a £3 million fraud yet today we purportedly received a tweet from him.
December 21, 2013
by steepleadmin
Anthony Mamo shares his views on the release of Mikhail Khodorkovsky Yesterday, by virtue of executive order #922 signed by the President of Russia himself, Mikhail Khodorkovsky was freed from prison and is now in Germany visiting his seriously ill mother.
December 20, 2013
by Matthew Steeples
The not guilty verdict in the case of the former assistants to Charles Saatchi and Nigella Lawson’s highlights nothing but the mess that was their marriage #TeamNigella has trended on Twitter in recent weeks. Even the Prime Minister joined in. Few have leapt to the defence of the television presenter’s former husband, Charles Saatchi, … Continue reading “#TeamTrouble”
November 11, 2013
by General
The wife of the biggest Ponzi schemer in history claims she had no knowledge of what her husband – whom she’s since disowned but not divorced – did as chairman of Bernard L. Madoff Investment Securities LLC
October 26, 2013
by Matthew Steeples
How can arrest of Ray Teret be anything other than related to the activities of Jimmy Savile? Jimmy Savile’s driver, Ray “Ugli” Teret, appears in court this morning charged with sex offences against fifteen teenage girls and possessing an indecent image of a child. That police claim this to be “unrelated” to the abuse … Continue reading “Savile’s driver heads to court”
September 13, 2013
by Matthew Steeples
Now is the time to progress Operation Fernbridge Some will say he’s dead and unable to defend himself but now that the Metropolitan Police have confirmed that Sir Cyril Smith visited the Elm Guest House in Barnes, it truly is time that a proper investigation into him and the other paedophiles who allegedly abused … Continue reading “Finding the truth of Fernbridge”
September 5, 2013
by Matthew Steeples
Apartment to rent above Julian Assange’s hideout Julian Assange has been holed up in the Ecuadorian Embassy in Knightsbridge since 19th June 2012. Now there’s a chance to share live in the same building as him as Harrods Estates are marketing a penthouse there for £5,750 per week.
August 20, 2013
by Matthew Steeples
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 … Continue reading “Plodding communications”
June 5, 2013
by Matthew Steeples
Former N-Dubz singer Tulisa Contostavlos arrested and taken to Belgravia Police Station We’re no fans of Tulisa here at The Steeple Times. Her music is appalling and her sex tape story was just tedious. That she calls herself a “role model” and an “inspiration” for “Broken Britain”. Plainly the girl is delusional and we … Continue reading “Tulisa hits Belgravia”
June 4, 2013
by Matthew Steeples
We suspect the latest arrest in Operation Yewtree to be the biggest yet The key to the latest arrest in Operation Yewtree is the age of the 72-year old man named.
May 19, 2013
by Matthew Steeples
The costs of policing Julian Assange’s residency at the Ecuadorian Embassy in London soar to beyond £4.2 million By the time of the first anniversary of Julian Assange’s arrival at the Ecuadorean Embassy in Hans Crescent on 19th June, the cost of policing his “stay” will have come to the astounding sum of over … Continue reading “Policing Assange: Where will it end?”
May 10, 2013
by Matthew Steeples
Jim Davidson bailed until July Comedian Jim Davidson has been rebailed until an unspecified date in July today over alleged sex offences covered by Operation Yewtree today.
May 6, 2013
by Matthew Steeples
The latest bizarre turn in the John Goodman case Rather like the twisters that often hit the coast of Florida, the story of the case of the polo mogul and multimillionaire Goodman stereo manufacturing heir John Goodman has again taken another turn. On Friday, it was revealed that a juror in the case … Continue reading “A twister of a trial”
May 1, 2013
by Matthew Steeples
William Roache, better known as “Coronation Street’s” Ken Barlow is arrested over allegation of the rape of an under-age girl Recently, we reported on remarks given by Coronation Street actor William Roache MBE to a New Zealand television programme about people who have committed child sex crimes. Roache bizarrely said that the public should … Continue reading “‘Cock Roache’ arrested”
April 26, 2013
by Matthew Steeples
Max Clifford charged with 11 counts of indecent assault We recently criticised Operation Yewtree for failing to take proper action against anyone since it began. Now, with Max Clifford having been charged with 11 counts of indecent assault, progress has at last been made.
by Matthew Steeples
A scion of a prominent art dealing dynasty, Hillel Nahmad (or “Helly” as he’s known to his friends), is the proprietor of the Helly Nahmad Gallery.
April 10, 2013
by Matthew Steeples
The Steeple Times asks Paul Johnson Calderon: “What’s on your mantelpiece?” The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom”. What’s your guiding force? Wit, cunning and sheer will. “Don’t get even, get medieval” is, in our humble opinion, a great motto. What’s yours? Trust no one.
March 30, 2013
by Matthew Steeples
The latest arrest in Operation Yewtree illustrates the muddle that this investigation has become British newspapers have decided not to name the 82-year old “celebrity” arrested in Berkshire on suspicion of sexual offences as part of Operation Yewtree. The political blog Guido Fawkes and other news sources have decided to name the individual, … Continue reading “A kangaroo court”
March 10, 2013
by Matthew Steeples
What has become of the “love rat” James Hewitt? In the first of a new series, we seek to find out what has become of well-known individuals who have faded into obscurity or moved on into others arenas. Our first subject, James Hewitt, will forever be remembered for two things: One will be … Continue reading ““Where are they now?” – James Hewitt”
February 18, 2013
by Matthew Steeples
The tragic story of Oscar Pistorius and the death of Reeva Steenkamp Oscar Pistorius was a man many rightly came to admire. He achieved the unthinkable on the track and was, as his father, Henke, pointed out “a man strong beyond his years”. In an advert for Nike, he himself is quoted as saying: … Continue reading “Picture of the week: “I am the bullet in the chamber””
January 15, 2013
by Matthew Steeples
An opportunity to buy 110 books that previously belonged to Bernard and Ruth Madoff An ebay seller with a 99.1% rating is selling a collection of books and stationery that they claim was previously owned by the Ponzi schemer Bernard L. Madoff and his wife, Ruth. A price of $1,250 is sought including shipping. … Continue reading “Booking Bernie”
January 2, 2013
by Matthew Steeples
Today’s arrests in Operation Yewtree Today, two men were arrested as part of Operation Yewtree. Both were in their 50s and therefore come from an era where public figures were able to get away with all manner of things. A certain right-wing comedian of the same age of one of them, 59-year old … Continue reading “A generational thing”
December 14, 2012
by Matthew Steeples
Our scoop on the next arrest in Operation Yewtree Our editor met with someone involved in Operation Yewtree this week. They let slip the identity of the next person who’ll be helping them with their enquiries in the run up to Christmas. Even though Jimmy Savile is dead, his predictions are coming true. … Continue reading “The holiday season is upon us”
December 2, 2012
by steepleadmin
The Steeple Times asks model and personality Nicholas Gruber: “What’s on your mantelpiece?” The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom.” What’s your guiding force? I try to learn something from everyone I meet. “Don’t get even, get medieval” is, in our humble opinion, a great motto. What’s yours? Life is short so enjoy a … Continue reading “Nicholas Gruber: “What’s on your mantelpiece?””
November 23, 2012
by Matthew Steeples
This Californian became a child star to help solve the financial woes of his family. He excelled in Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps and received a $15 million cheque for Transformers: Dark of the Moon. Aside from acting, he’s been in relationships with Carey Mulligan, Isabel Lucas and Megan Fox but it is bar brawls … Continue reading “Shia LaBeouf”
November 19, 2012
by Matthew Steeples
Another rumoured sale of “Beckingham Palace” is reported November 2012: In March this year, the blog that preceded The Steeple Times looked into reports that David and Victoria Beckham would be selling their Hertfordshire home, Rowneybury House (better known as “Beckingham Palace”). For all the talk of that sale, as far as we are … Continue reading “Move It Like Beckham”
October 9, 2012
by Matthew Steeples
The Steeple Times asks the chef, author and television personality Sophie Michell: “What’s on your mantelpiece?” The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom.” What’s your guiding force? “Independence and the life choices that come with it.” “Never regret, never explain, never apologise” is, in our humble opinion, a great motto. What’s yours? As … Continue reading “Sophie Michell: “What’s on your mantelpiece?””
September 28, 2012
by Matthew Steeples
The case of a Ferrari FF driver with more money than sense Last November, on my way to a lunch at The Stafford Hotel with The Steeple Times restaurant critic, Anthony Brown, I took a photograph of one of my favourite vehicles, a Ferrari FF, in Curzon Street, W1. Emblazoned with a Westminster … Continue reading “Ferrari’s ‘F’lipping ‘F’ool”
August 18, 2012
by Matthew Steeples
Julian Assange’s supporters show their true colours I have spent much of this week following the ludicrous story of Julian Assange and the asylum given to him by Ecuador. I have been to meet the protestors, I have watched the Occupy News Network live stream and read the views of both supporters and critics. … Continue reading “Picture of the week: In Solidarity, In Defiance”
July 12, 2012
by Matthew Steeples
The sad story of Eva Rausing Those who don’t have, it dream of it; those who have it, often put it to good use. Sadly, however, money doesn’t always necessarily bring happiness. Lottery winners often go off the rails as they spend like silly because they simply are not used to wealth. Those … Continue reading “The curse of wealth”
June 12, 2012
by Matthew Steeples
Six of their children tragically died in a fire at their small semi-detached home in Allenton, Derby in May 2012. They blamed everyone but themselves and were rightly convicted of manslaughter. “Shameless Mick,” a father of 17 by five women, and his wife are certainly prime examples of all that is wrong about Britain today.
June 4, 2012
by Matthew Steeples
The nephew of Pulitzer-Prize winning playright Robert Schenkkan is best known for having played The O.C.’s Ryan Attwood, a troubled teenager and outcast who is given a second chance and a life of luxury in Newport, California by the rich Cohen family. One of his best lines in the series, which concluded in 2007, was: … Continue reading “Benjamin McKenzie (born Benjamin McKenzie Schenkkan)”
May 11, 2012
by Matthew Steeples
Considered by many as the pretender to the fortune of his father, Rupert, the phone hacking scandal may have put paid to that. He dropped out of Harvard to start a hip hop label named Rawkus and even gave an airing to a then little known Eminem. Here’s a rebel, complete with two tattoos, who, … Continue reading “James Murdoch”
by Matthew Steeples
Churchill’s most highly decorated special agent. A resistance heroine who lived at The Stafford Hotel from 2001 to 2003 and regaled visitors with tales of her time as the legendary “White Mouse.” Her tipple of choice, gin and tonics, flowed as freely as did the stories of her time interviewing Hitler in the 1930s and … Continue reading “Nancy Wake AC GM (1912 – 2011)”
April 28, 2012
by Matthew Steeples
“Lucky,” as he was known to his friends, was a man whose luck ran out on the 8th November 1974. A prolific gambler, Lord Lucan disappeared following the killing of his children’s nanny and he was subsequently declared legally dead in October 1999. Conspiracy theories as to his supposed whereabouts continue to this day. Amongst … Continue reading “Lord Lucan (also known as Richard John Bingham, 7th Earl of Lucan)”
by Matthew Steeples
A fantasist of the first order, Nadine Milroy-Sloan invented a tale of being raped by Neil and Christine Hamilton and sold her story to a national newspaper with the help of the since convicted sexual abuser Max Clifford. She went to jail in 2003 and then thankfully faded into obscurity. In September 2014, this lunatic sadly reappeared … Continue reading “Nadine Milroy-Sloan (AKA “Emily Checksfield”, née Nadine Checksfield)”
