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 18, 2017
by General
Described by the BBC as “a serial fringe candidate,” Broxtowe, Nottingham born ‘Lord Biro’ attended the late paedophile Jimmy Savile’s funeral dressed as Elvis. He threw a 99p bunch of flowers into his grave as “a mark of respect.” A divorced painter and decorator, wacky David Bishop adopted his first moniker (‘Lord Byro’) in … Continue reading “David Bishop (AKA ‘Lord Biro’ and ‘Bus-pass Elvis’)”
December 12, 2017
by Matthew Steeples
Matthew Steeples suggests that claims by PR people that Max Clifford wasn’t one of their number simply shows their ‘profession’ to be nothing but hot air Max Clifford had a short penis and he was a paedophile. They are both facts but that most things this self-professed spinner of lies was associated with during … Continue reading “Airing Clifford”
October 31, 2017
by Matthew Steeples
Top-drawer politicians again sweep serious incidents of historic abuse under the carpet; focusing on film star abusers instead is not the solution Harvey Weinstein, Kevin Spacey and Theresa May’s thirty-six apparently ropey sex pest MPs are undoubtedly – if all or indeed any of the allegations against them are proven true – repugnant specimens … Continue reading “The Accolades of Abuse”
April 5, 2017
by Matthew Steeples
Has Ken Livingstone become Britain’s answer to Donald Trump? Father of five Ken Livingstone would no doubt hate the comparison but, putting him in perspective, he’s rather like a British version of the American father of five Donald Trump. When Ken Livingstone doesn’t like what is said about him, he terms it “incredible … Continue reading “Trumping Livingstone”
September 29, 2016
by Matthew Steeples
Yet another departure from the £100 million inquiry into historic abuse proves Theresa May’s incompetence #DarthVader Theresa May has done it again. Already onto its fourth chairwoman due to three prior appointments having had to have been ended, the £100 million inquiry into historic abuse was plunged into chaos yet again yesterday with the … Continue reading “Titanic May”
May 11, 2016
March 18, 2016
by Matthew Steeples
The BBC needs to look to history if it wishes to regain the nation’s adulation
March 15, 2016
by Matthew Steeples
Boy George blocks ‘The Steeple Times’ on Twitter after we criticised the BBC’s promotion of this convicted repeat offender
March 1, 2016
December 20, 2015
by Matthew Steeples
The death of Lord Janner will not stop his alleged victims in their quest for justice and it should also result in Theresa May speaking up
November 22, 2015
by Matthew Steeples
Supporters of the paedophile Rolf Harris take to attacking one another
August 2, 2015
by Matthew Steeples
Investigative news website ‘Exaro’ go it alone and report that Kenneth Clarke is under investigation for a second claim of indecent assault
July 27, 2015
by Matthew Steeples
Rolf Harris finally gives a sign that he accepts his conviction
July 4, 2015
by Matthew Steeples
Paedophile Max Clifford charged with allegation of indecent assault
April 26, 2015
by Matthew Steeples
It is time that the Labour politician Keith Vaz asked himself some questions about his role in protecting the alleged paedophile Lord Janner
April 20, 2015
by Matthew Steeples
Those who have allowed Lord Janner to escape prosecution should take responsibility for their failures and those who have protected him should themselves be prosecuted
April 14, 2015
by General
Eton and Oxford educated paedophile Lord Boothby was Parliamentary Private Secretary to Winston Churchill from 1926 to 1929.
February 26, 2015
by Matthew Steeples
Matthew Steeples calls upon Theresa May to take allegations of abuse more seriously in the wake of further accusations against Sir Cliff Richard
January 16, 2015
by Matthew Steeples
As alleged paedophile John Stingemore mysteriously dies, it is about time Theresa May finally acted over historic abuse allegations
January 5, 2015
by General
Somerset born Jill Dando was the greatly respected presenter of the BBC’s Crimewatch between 1995 and 1999.
January 3, 2015
by Matthew Steeples
Former Prime Minister Edward Heath and former Home Secretary Leon Brittan described as “alleged paedophiles” by Breitbart
October 14, 2014
by Matthew Steeples
Accompanying an endorsement of ‘The Steeple Times’ by “the BBC’s favourite property expert” Henry Pryor, our readership grows to over 500,000 in one single day
September 23, 2014
by Matthew Steeples
Sympathy for Dave Lee Travis should evaporate after his having been found guilty of indecent assault and as he faces civil action over a further allegation
September 14, 2014
by Matthew Steeples
Matthew Steeples suggests that David Cameron needs to show his hand Yesterday, David Cameron attended the wedding of his wife’s half-brother, Jake Astor. Unlike others, we have no problem with that but at a time when Isis have beheaded a British hostage and when the Union teeters on a knife-edge, many have called for … Continue reading “Where is David Cameron?”
September 8, 2014
by Matthew Steeples
Matthew Steeples suggests that David Cameron would do well to send Theresa May on her merry way Those suggesting David Cameron will have to resign if Scotland votes ‘yes’ to independence are missing the point. It is not Cameron who should be under fire right now; it’s Theresa May.
September 5, 2014
by Matthew Steeples
Cliff Richard takes to Facebook to proclaim his innocence Yesterday, Sir Cliff Richard took to Facebook to suggest that he is innocent of the recent abuse allegations made against him.
July 8, 2014
by Matthew Steeples
This Hungarian “former student radical” and emeritus professor of sociology at the University of Kent argued that historic abuse offences should effectively be swept under the carpet on Newsnight in July 2014. Faversham based Furedi – who is married to the CEO of the UK’s largest independent abortion provider – has previously bizarrely leapt to … Continue reading “Frank Furedi (born Ferenc Furedi)”
June 30, 2014
by Matthew Steeples
Rolf Harris convicted We were amongst the first to name Rolf Harris as a paedophile and with today’s unanimous verdict that found him guilty on all counts, we celebrate his conviction. This revolting individual destroyed the lives of his victims whilst shamelessly courting the likes of Her Majesty the Queen. The fact that … Continue reading “Rolf Harris: The Steeple Times has been vindicated”
June 22, 2014
by Matthew Steeples
As police raid the offices of Lord Janner, we urge those running Operation Fernbridge to step up their game The revelation in the Sunday People that Labour peer Lord Janner has had his House of Lords office raided by the police comes as no surprise following on from our having received many messages about … Continue reading “May Fernbridge finally be investigated”
April 20, 2014
by Matthew Steeples
Cliff Richard bores on about gay rumours and rockstar wreckers Sir Cliff Richard OBE is a man of mystery. Rumours about his sexuality and other areas of his life abound on the Internet and in an interview for an Australian television channel last Friday, he again tried to dispel them.
October 29, 2013
by Matthew Steeples
As Savile’s chauffeur Dave Smith is found dead, we suggest his curse is coming into effect Jimmy Savile’s driver Ray Teret appeared in court on Saturday charged with historic sex offences and now another former chauffeur, Dave Smith, has been found dead. Savile once told Louis Theroux that he’d “take everybody down” if he … Continue reading “The curse of Savile”
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”
October 4, 2013
by Matthew Steeples
Max Clifford’s suggestion that Jimmy Savile is to blame for the case against him is without justification After appearing at Southwark Crown Court today, Max Clifford announced: “But for Jimmy Savile I wouldn’t be here”. He is wrong.
September 2, 2013
by Matthew Steeples
Actors William Roache and Michael Le Vell in court on the same day Soaps are meant to be more dramatic than reality. In the case of the nation’s longest running series, however, it’s the personal lives of the actors that have actually become more tawdry.
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”
August 6, 2013
by Matthew Steeples
Steven Berkoff speaks for millions in comments about the dumbing down of the BBC Actor and director Steven Berkoff has never been known for mincing his words. That’s why we like him. In his latest comments describing much of what the BBC broadcast as “garbage” and ITV1’s Downton Abbey as featuring “a lot of … Continue reading “Berkoff berates the Beeb”
July 22, 2013
by Matthew Steeples
French fashion brand mocks Jimmy Savile’s victims A French fashion brand bizarrely named Brooklyn We Go Hard has used the former Scottish holiday home of the deceased paedophile Jimmy Savile as the location for one of its photoshoots.
July 17, 2013
by Matthew Steeples
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.
June 20, 2013
by Matthew Steeples
Bill Oddie defends Rolf Harris “Personalities” from the 1980s seem to like making odd statements about paedophilia and sexual abuse. First it was William Roache and then came Jim Davidson and Max Clifford. All three have since been arrested and more recently Jeremy Irons and now Bill Oddie have stuck their oars in too. … Continue reading “What an Oddjob”
June 17, 2013
by Matthew Steeples
Stuart Hall’s sentencing must set an example to others Stuart Hall’s fall will be complete today when he is sentenced at Preston Crown Court in relation to 14 counts of indecent assault. A prison sentence is inevitable and it will be much deserved.
June 12, 2013
by Matthew Steeples
As Max Clifford appears in court again, he might want to learn to be more careful about what he says Max Clifford is a man who has based his career on trades. Today, though, the self-styled “celebrity publicist” will be once again swapping the television sofa, however, for the dock when he appears at … Continue reading “Trading places”
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.
June 3, 2013
by Matthew Steeples
The Chelsea Arts Club courts controversy with their Heroes and Villains exhibition This summer the Chelsea Arts Club has chosen to exhibit 180 works by their most prominent members to raise funds for the Chelsea Arts Club Trust and the Artist General Benevolent Institution (AGBI). The exhibition’s title – Heroes and Villains – was … Continue reading “Heroes, villains and angry taxi drivers”
May 26, 2013
by Matthew Steeples
Is it right that Amanda Platell faces a police investigation for looking at child porn? Amanda Platell, the former press secretary to William Hague, wrote an article in yesterday’s Daily Mail in which she examined how easy it is to access child pornography. Later in the day, Mark Williams-Thomas, the “child protection expert” who … Continue reading “Paedos and platitudes”
May 16, 2013
by Matthew Steeples
Jimmy Savile’s cottage to be sold at auction “It’s not what you know, it’s who you know” is the motto Glasgow based auctioneers Ross Harper. This is indeed apt given that they are to sell the late paedophile Jimmy Savile’s cottage in Glencoe on 30th May.
May 14, 2013
by Matthew Steeples
The Steeple Times asks chef Chris Rabout: “What’s on your mantelpiece?” The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom”. What’s your guiding force? “If you’re not first, you’re last”. “Don’t get even, get medieval” is, in our humble opinion, a great motto. What’s yours? If I did have a motto, it would be: “Hold … Continue reading “Chris Rabout: “What’s on your mantelpiece?””
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
Jimmy Tarbuck arrest revealed In an “exclusive”, the Mail Online have revealed that the comedian Jimmy Tarbuck OBE was arrested on the 26th April in connection with allegations of an alleged sexual assault on a young boy in Harrogate, North Yorkshire in the 1970s.
by Matthew Steeples
As the BBC announce an investigation into the activities of Stuart Hall, he transfers his marital home solely into the name of his wife and his son states that his OBE should not be revoked You’d have thought that after Stuart Hall OBE’s barrister said “sorry for what he has done” last week, the … Continue reading “Putting it away”
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”
March 30, 2013
by Matthew Steeples
The Steeple Times asks thrice Ivor Novello Award winning songwriter Bill Martin: “What’s on your mantelpiece?” The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom”. What’s your guiding force? Sir Winston Churchill and all he stood for and to win an Oscar for the best “song” as a songwriter. “Don’t get even, get medieval” is, … Continue reading “Bill Martin: “What’s on your mantelpiece?””
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 26, 2013
by Matthew Steeples
The latest in a series of bizarre comments from actor William Roache William Roache MBE, who plays Ken Barlow in Coronation Street, is no stranger to controversy. The grandson of a Freemason who was interested in hypnotism, theosophy and esotericism, Roache is a vegetarian and spiritualist who was photographed participating in Druid rituals … Continue reading “A cock-up by “Cock Roache””
March 19, 2013
by Matthew Steeples
A review of the St. Ermin’s Hotel I first visited the St. Ermin’s Hotel close to Scotland Yard in St James’s in June 2012 for the first Intelligence Book of the Year Awards. Today, I will return there to attend a reception to announce the second winner of this annual prize by judges Andrew … Continue reading “Spying bees”
March 17, 2013
by Matthew Steeples
In 2013, this Danish-British former Liberal Democrat author and presenter stated: “The Duchess of Cambridge lacks a single [relevant] opinion”. The nation were far from impressed. “Toxic Toksvig”, as some refer to her, is a Cambridge educated lesbian and mother of three whose works number Hitler’s Canary and Heroines & Harridans. She started her career … Continue reading “Sandi Toksvig”
March 12, 2013
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 6, 2012
by Matthew Steeples
Matthew Steeples examines the charges against Stuart Hall In my youth I met a man named Stuart Hall MBE. Today, this self-appointed northern joker was charged with three counts of indecent assault on girls aged between 9 and 16. Hall is a man described by The Independent as a “Northern hero with a … Continue reading “This Hall should not be decked with holly”
December 3, 2012
by Matthew Steeples
Our congratulations to The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge The announcement that The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are expecting a baby brings joy at a time when this country needs it. The pages of our newspapers have been filled with stories of Leveson, Jimmy Savile and austerity for too long and now, like … Continue reading “Behold a royal baby”
November 27, 2012
by Matthew Steeples
Matthew Steeples takes a view on the story of David Cameron, UKIP, racism and foster homes First David Cameron described UKIP supporters as “mostly racist” and then a pair of ex-Labour supporting foster parents from Rotherham had three children taken from their care due to their support for that party. Sane people are rightly … Continue reading “Fostering lunacy”
November 15, 2012
by Matthew Steeples
Matthew Steeples delves into the history of Albany, Piccadilly and discovers an affordable way of living there Albany, off Piccadilly in Mayfair, was most probably London’s first apartment block and it’s certainly the city’s most exclusive. It may be next to the Royal Academy and opposite Fortnum & Mason but surprisingly few have even … Continue reading “The badgers of Albany”
November 12, 2012
by Matthew Steeples
A George Orwell quotation sums up the current media firestorm perfectly We at The Steeple Times thought this image of a lady holding up a piece of cardboard summed up the events of the weekend perfectly. As a debate rages about the future of the BBC and the role of social media in … Continue reading “Picture of the Week: Journalism and public relations”
November 9, 2012
by Matthew Steeples
Philip Schofield and the protection of powerful paedophiles Yesterday, when Phillip Schofield showed the Prime Minister a note containing the names of alleged politician paeodophiles who have been named on Twitter, little did he realise what he’d set in motion. Amongst the names was that of Lord McAlpine who also appears on … Continue reading “Name and shame at your peril”
November 7, 2012
by Matthew Steeples
Why does the Savile story really keep running? We’re all Saviled out. It’s been more than eight weeks since revelations about Jimmy, formerly Sir Jimmy, Savile came to public attention. Yes, the horrors of his “activities” have appalled us all but frankly why do the media really keep this story running as a main … Continue reading “A long, long Savile road”
November 2, 2012
by Matthew Steeples
Hugo Istay discovers Jimmy Savile’s most unlikely advocates: The Daily Mail Here are some quotes from that bastion of the country’s morals, The Daily Mail. Apparently Jimmy Savile had been collecting ones like these for years to aid his defence should the proverbial hit the fan. He was going to kick off … Continue reading “The Savile defence”
October 25, 2012
by Matthew Steeples
As Fred Dibnah’s former home comes to the market, Matthew Steeples is reminded of a true BBC legend As the nation continues to cringe in horror every time the name “Savile” is mentioned, memories of another BBC relic of the 1980s resurfaced when it was revealed that Fred Dibnah’s former home is for sale. … Continue reading “Where Dibnah mucked around”
October 21, 2012
by Matthew Steeples
The Chief Whip erases mention of Jimmy Savile from his website Yesterday, segments of the media shared an image of a poster taken from the website of the new Chief Whip of the House of Commons, Sir George Young. The text on the website read as follows: The Youngs promote cycling by … Continue reading “Wishing Savile weren’t ‘ere?”
October 17, 2012
by Matthew Steeples
A concrete firm whose boss is fixated on a rather tarnished name I recall seeing a cement truck belonging to a company named Jim’ll Mix It parked in First Street, Chelsea several years ago. As I walked past, I said to my friend: “Plainly that’s owned by a wit.” The joke, given recent revelations … Continue reading “For how much longer will Jim be mixing it?”
