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.
February 5, 2019
by Matthew Steeples
The ‘modern day Mrs Simpson,’ the Duchess of Sussex’s, behaviour is becoming increasingly erratic; she needs to learn to control herself or she will indeed become a true laughing stock As plain old Meghan Markle, she was known for “carefully planning” publicity stunts on Instagram and elsewhere. ‘Murky Mucky’ likes being in charge but … Continue reading “Manic Meghan”
August 26, 2018
by General
“With champagne wishes and caviar dreams” was the famous signoff of London born Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous host Robin Leach. Harrow High School educated, this one-time Daily Mail reporter moved to the US in 1963 with $145 in his pocket and after briefly becoming a shoe salesman founded a music publication named Go … Continue reading “Robin Leach (1941 – 2018)”
June 3, 2017
by Matthew Steeples
As the CPS charge Tory candidate Craig Mackinlay, Theresa May’s poor judgment is yet again illustrated Yesterday, in spite of Craig Mackinlay, the Conservative candidate for South Thanet, being charged with offences under the Representation of the People Act 1983, Theresa May strangely leapt to his defence. Mackinlay, a businessman, Tory MP for … Continue reading “Messy Mackinlay”
July 27, 2015
by Matthew Steeples
Rolf Harris finally gives a sign that he accepts his conviction
June 21, 2015
by Matthew Steeples
Her Majesty’s Prison Services ought to revoke fraudster Ben Fiberesima’s ability to use such sites as Twitter
December 23, 2014
by Matthew Steeples
John Goodman models the “Dr Evil” look in as he checks in at the South Florida Reception Center prison
September 25, 2014
by Rupert James
Businessman Rupert James shares his views on the problems at Tesco Jack Cohen founded Tesco; his wife was called Tessa Cohen. That is where the name comes from. It grew far too quickly and it has become too big. Now this behemoth is unsurprisingly reaping what it has sown.
August 29, 2014
by Matthew Steeples
Is Douglas Carswell MP an honourable man or just plain stupid? Douglas Carswell was first elected as a Conservative Member of Parliament in 2005. This week, the Member for Clacton defected to the United Kingdom Independence Party. In doing so, he showed himself to be both be duplicitous and honourable simultaneously and here we … Continue reading “Considering Carswell”
August 1, 2014
by Matthew Steeples
Paedophile Rolf Harris launches bid to overturn his conviction Rolf Harris’ lawyers have lodged papers at the Court of Appeal as part of an attempt to overturn his recent conviction on 12 counts of indecent assault – indication, surely, that the arrogance of this Australian monster plainly hasn’t faded as he sits rotting in … Continue reading “Harrowing Harris”
July 8, 2014
by Matthew Steeples
An image of Rolf Harris painting a door with bars illustrates this monster’s arrogance
May 7, 2013
by Matthew Steeples
The Steeple Times asks Michelin starred chef Michael Wignall: “What’s on your mantelpiece?” The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom”. What’s your guiding force? The quest for perfection and happiness. “Don’t get even, get medieval” is, in our humble opinion, a great motto. What’s yours? “Fail to prepare, prepare to fail”. Kerry … Continue reading “Michael Wignall: “What’s on your mantelpiece?””
February 8, 2013
by Matthew Steeples
A former supporter of Julian Assange denounces his behavior Jemima Khan has shown great courage in turning on Julian Assange. In a feature in the New Statesman, she described him as being “more like an Australian L. Ron Hubbard” than the crusader he has portrayed himself. Suggesting Assange thinks himself like a real life … Continue reading “Jemima Khan: a lady who talks sense”
May 13, 2012
by Matthew Steeples
A club promoter who thought he was above the law. Found guilty in October 2011 of a pre-planned sexual assault, this former actor was previously accused of a similar crime in South Africa whilst his father was High Commissioner there. That time the case was dropped but this time he’s been jailed for nearly four … Continue reading “Benjamin Boateng”
April 28, 2012
by Matthew Steeples
She’s a British-Canadian journalist most famous for having an “extravagance that knows no bounds.” He was a media baron who denounced his Canadian citizenship to become a British peer. Life began to unravel in 2005 when he was charged and subsequently convicted on various charges of defrauding Hollinger, the company he led. “Citizen Black” got … Continue reading “Lord & Lady Black (Conrad Black & Barbara Amiel)”
