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, 2020
by Matthew Steeples
“Fed up” Maidenhead constituent who fears “one foot wrong and you could be over” gets no help from Theresa May over a missing lamp post When she’s not naughtily wandering through wheat fields or rambling around with her garden gnome-like money magnet husband Philip, our former Prime Minister Theresa May should surely be helping her … Continue reading “Where’s Theresa (When You Actually Need Her)?”
January 30, 2019
by Matthew Steeples
This common as muck, stingy, diminutive dwarf once suggested Hitler was “able to get things done” and outrageously suggested the leader of the Black Shirts’ son, Max Moseley, “would do a super job” as Prime Minister. Notoriously tight, a former garage mechanic and once forced to pay £10 million in connection with tax avoidance, utter … Continue reading “Dr Bernard Ecclestone (AKA Bernie Ecclestone, ‘The Grinch’ and ‘Bungling Bernie’)”
December 5, 2018
by Matthew Steeples
As Theresa May hangs on in spite of revolts and defeats, Matthew Steeples asks: ‘How much longer can this kitten heeled harbinger of disaster hang on?’ When shall we three meet again In thunder, lightning, or in rain? Macbeth (I, i, 1-2) For Theresa May, like buses, defeats come in threes. In spite … Continue reading “When Shall We Three Meet Again?”
September 4, 2018
by General
A 20-question interview with economist turned real estate investor Davide Giardino The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom.” What’s your guiding force? “The happiness and success of those closest to my heart.” “Don’t get even, get medieval” is, in our humble opinion, a great motto. What’s yours? “If you keep your destiny in … Continue reading “Davide Giardino – What’s on your mantelpiece?”
August 27, 2018
by General
A 20-question interview with Oliver Ouboter; the co-founder of the imminently launching innovative Swiss ‘bubble car’ – the Microlino The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom.” What’s your guiding force? Passion. “Don’t get even, get medieval” is, in our humble opinion, a great motto. What’s yours? Just do it! (Thanks Nike). Kerry … Continue reading “Oliver Ouboter – What’s on your mantelpiece?”
August 24, 2018
by General
A 20-question interview with Lebanese-American actor Haaz Sleiman; he has starred in ‘24’, ‘ER’, ‘Killing Jesus’, ‘NCIS’, ‘Nurse Jackie’ and ‘Person of Interest’ The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom”. What’s your guiding force? Love. “Don’t get even, get medieval” is, in our humble opinion, a great motto. What’s yours? “If you can’t … Continue reading “Haaz Sleiman – What’s on your mantelpiece?”
February 25, 2018
by Matthew Steeples
Image of Theresa May’s ‘Brexit war cabinet’ illustrates how divided her government truly is Thursday’s ‘Brexit war cabinet’ was supposedly a bit of a bloodbath but now – in a picture published in the Mail Online late on Saturday –the frostiness between those in her pathetic orbit was made truly clear. Photographed in … Continue reading “Picture of the Week – A Frosty Cabinet”
February 6, 2018
by Matthew Steeples
Matthew Steeples slates Jeremy Corbyn’s failure to secure a 20 point lead in the polls This publication is regularly criticised for being “anti-conservative.” It most certainly isn’t and that we are blocked on Twitter by both Diane Abbott and George Galloway is definitely evidence of what the true “far left” think of our ramblings. … Continue reading “Calamity Corbyn”
December 21, 2017
by Matthew Steeples
Lord Buckethead moves on from taking on Theresa May in Maidenhead and records a Christmas song; it’s brilliant The fabulous Lord Buckethead has done it again. First, this wacky enigma took on the woman rightly described as “Britain’s worst ever Prime Minister” in Maidenhead in June and got 249 votes and now he’s made … Continue reading “Happy Buckethead”
December 14, 2017
by Matthew Steeples
Twelve Conservatives show themselves as heroes of the hour by voting against Theresa May on Brexit Yesterday, twelve decent Tory MPs stood up to the worst Prime Minister in history and effectively ensured the Commons has to vote for a “meaningful” vote over any Brexit deal with the EU. They are: Dominic … Continue reading “The Twelve Disciples”
November 30, 2017
by Matthew Steeples
Kushner-Trump mouthpiece Andre Walker’s attack on Meghan Markle was an utter disgrace; it is time that this warped weirdo was called out for what he truly is Unsurprisingly yesterday, the self-declared “fat Northern bruiser” turned Jared Kushner’s London based mouthpiece Andre Walker appeared on Sky News to defend Donald Trump’s “right” to retweet far … Continue reading “Warped Walker vs. Magnificent Markle”
November 22, 2017
by Matthew Steeples
As ‘The Guardian’ explores the power of the Illuminati, Matthew Steeples argues that the few claiming links to such are nothing but mad, old cranks This morning, The Guardian’s Martha Gill asked: “What is the Illuminati?” in an article that jokingly suggested Googling such would put one at “great personal risk.” Referencing the … Continue reading “Illuminating the Illuminati”
October 29, 2017
by Matthew Steeples
London set to see number of police stations reduced from 149 in 2010 to just 32 by 2020; we urge readers to support a petition to stop this In 2010, London had 149 police stations; there are now just 73 and if Conservative plans go ahead there’ll be just 32 – or one per … Continue reading “Pleading for Police”
October 28, 2017
by Matthew Steeples
Why did the BBC waste fifteen minutes discussing Theresa May’s footwear? The nation would be a better place if she was simply shoed out This morning on BBC One’s breakfast show, the hosts spent twenty minutes discussing the inane matter of another programme showing a shot of Theresa May’s shoes. Given the ‘Imelda … Continue reading “Shoeing Out Theresa”
October 15, 2017
by General
A 20-question interview with American actor and star of NBC’s ‘Law & Order True Crime: The Menendez Murders’ Zach Tinker The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom”. What’s your guiding force? My gut and my heart. “Don’t get even, get medieval” is, in our humble opinion, a great motto. What’s yours? “Kill ‘em … Continue reading “Zach Tinker – What’s on your mantelpiece?”
September 20, 2017
by Matthew Steeples
A 20-question interview with Liverpool born artist Pauline Amos; one of her works is for sale for £1.3 million The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom”. What’s your guiding force? Myself. “Don’t get even, get medieval” is, in our humble opinion, a great motto. What’s yours? “If you hesitate, you’ve lost.” Kerry … Continue reading “Pauline Amos – What’s on your mantelpiece?”
August 13, 2017
by Matthew Steeples
Anna Soubry speaks for Britain and speaks complete sense; Theresa May should take note Anna Soubry MP is a rare thing: A politician of conviction and one whose sensible nature is completely clear. Not guided, unlike her grasping colleagues by personal and party politicial ambitions, but instead by a belief in what she thinks … Continue reading “Hero of the Hour – Anna Soubry MP”
July 21, 2017
by Matthew Steeples
In taking three weeks off for a holiday with her ‘Garden Gnome’ hubby, Theresa May has shown where her priorities lie Whilst orchestrating the most appallingly run election campaign in recent history, Theresa May waxed lyrical about her naughty moments wandering in wheat fields. Now, our Prime Minister, at a time when most would … Continue reading “The Sound of Theresa”
July 6, 2017
by General
A 20-question interview with Sandra Howard – novelist, former model and wife of Conservative politician The Rt. Hon. Lord Howard of Lympne The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom”. What’s your guiding force? Seeing the upside of life and what’s to laugh at. “Don’t get even, get medieval” is, in our humble opinion, … Continue reading “Sandra Howard – What’s on your mantelpiece?”
June 21, 2017
by Matthew Steeples
As Theresa May once again proves she has no idea of the concept of “when the time is right”, we join those that suggest the time that she must go is now Theresa May failed to anticipate the timing of a General Election two weeks ago and got trounced. A week ago, this same … Continue reading “Theresa’s Timing”
June 19, 2017
by General
A 20-question interview with artist, ceramicist and designer Enzina Fuschini The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom”. What’s your guiding force? God. I am a Christian and I believe in what is good and honourable. “Don’t get even, get medieval” is, in our humble opinion, a great motto. What’s yours? To forgive and … Continue reading “Enzina Fuschini – What’s on your mantelpiece?”
June 11, 2017
by General
A 20-question interview with British men’s knitwear designer Ross Barr-Hoyland The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom”. What’s your guiding force? To aim to leave the world a better place than you found it. “Don’t get even, get medieval” is, in our humble opinion, a great motto. What’s yours? To strive to achieve … Continue reading “Ross Barr-Hoyland – What’s on your mantelpiece?”
June 8, 2017
by Matthew Steeples
Matthew Steeples asks Conservative candidate for Kensington Lady Borwick five questions; he put the same to the Liberal Democrats Annabel Mullin also whilst Labour’s Emma Dent Coad failed to respond In the final hours of the 2017 General Election campaign, I asked the Conservative candidate for Kensington, Lady Borwick, five questions I considered relevant … Continue reading “A Question of Borwick”
June 2, 2017
by Jon Vine
Jon Vine on betting on Britain’s 2017 General Election The General Election is just days away and bookmakers are experiencing a surprisingly stronger than usual uplift in interest from political betting punters. After Theresa May called an election back in April, the United Kingdom is going to the polls three years earlier than expected … Continue reading “Betting on the Blues”
June 1, 2017
by Matthew Steeples
A 20-question interview with criminal justice expert, former police officer and Liberal Democrat candidate for Kensington Annabel Mullin The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom”. What’s your guiding force? To live every moment to the fullest and make the biggest difference to people’s lives that I can. “Don’t get even, get medieval” is, … Continue reading “Annabel Mullin – What’s on your mantelpiece?”
May 21, 2017
by Matthew Steeples
As Theresa May’s lead in the poll halves and Jamie Oliver criticizes her policy on universal free school lunches for infants, we call on voters to act with their feet and remind the Tory leader that moderates still deserve to be heard There’s no point denying Theresa May will win on the 8th June … Continue reading “A Milder May”
May 14, 2017
by General
A 20-question interview with public affairs and communications consultant and Liberal Democrat candidate for Chelsea & Fulham Louise Rowntree The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom”. What’s your guiding force? Treat others the way you want to be treated. “Don’t get even, get medieval” is, in our humble opinion, a great motto. What’s … Continue reading “Louise Rowntree – What’s on your mantelpiece?”
May 8, 2017
by General
A 20-question interview with Adrien Gaubert, award-winning co-founder of myGwork – an inclusive LGBTI recruitment hub The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom”. What’s your guiding force? Positivity and fun. I am grateful to be alive and able to do what I do. Enjoy every moment. “Don’t get even, get medieval” is, in … Continue reading “Adrien Gaubert – What’s on your mantelpiece?”
by General
Pearl clad pensioner ‘Brenda from Bristol’ became the Gillian Duffy of the 2017 General Election when she shared her views about politics with a BBC reporter. This 75-year old retired secretary spoke for the nation in remarking: “You’re joking? Not another one!” Oh for God’s sake, I can’t honestly… I can’t stand this. There’s too much … Continue reading “Brenda from Bristol”
May 4, 2017
by General
A 20-question interview with English born, Los Angeles based actor and musician Jack Turner The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom”. What’s your guiding force? Treat people well. Try and learn your blind spots. “Don’t get even, get medieval” is, in our humble opinion, a great motto. What’s yours? Be nice, but don’t … Continue reading “Jack Turner – What’s on your mantelpiece?”
May 3, 2017
by Matthew Steeples
Images of Theresa May eating chips prove to be her ‘Ed Milliband moment’ Theresa May likes to refer to her “red, white and blue Brexit” and “Corbyn’s coalition of chaos”, but yesterday, the hectoring vicar’s daughter had a moment of madness when she decided to allow herself be photographed eating chips in Cornwall. … Continue reading “Picture of the Week – Chippy May”
April 16, 2017
by Matthew Steeples
Whilst Theresa May’s Easter message is nothing but a damp squib, Jeremy Corbyn’s response is as much use as a chocolate teapot “Let us come together… Let us build a stronger, fairer Britain that works for everyone”, clucked Theresa May on Sunday in a 3:10 minute Easter message posted on YouTube. Mixing her … Continue reading “Failing to Come Together”
March 30, 2017
by Matthew Steeples
Summing up Britain beginning its road to Brexit and an amusing take on the Prime Minister’s letter to Donald Tusk Yesterday, Theresa May found her date with destiny and triggered Article 50. With no more restrictions on bendy bananas (a total myth) and the start of a long goodbye, Britain reached a “historic moment” … Continue reading “The Baloney of Brexit”
March 8, 2017
by Matthew Steeples
Theresa May has made an error in sacking ‘big beast’ Lord Heseltine as a government advisor; that she never bothered to meet him speaks volumes as to her management of her government Yesterday, in spite of having never bothered to meet one of the Conservative Party’s most knowledgeable grandees, Theresa May stupidly sacked Lord … Continue reading “Big Beast Banished After Brexit Balls-up”
December 5, 2016
by Matthew Steeples
Tony Blair ditches business and also denies a return to public office For weeks, the mainstream media have claimed Tony Blair is preparing to return to public office to save Britain from the nightmare of Brexit. They have claimed he’s ready to seize the support of the 48% and that him and Nick Clegg … Continue reading “The Business of Blair”
by Matthew Steeples
A 20-question interview with businesswoman and founder of the Sean Edwards Foundation Daphne McKinley The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom”. What’s your guiding force? My guiding force is my son Sean who drives me forward since his death to make real changes in motorsport in order to stop unnecessary deaths. “Don’t get … Continue reading “Daphne McKinley – What’s on your mantelpiece?”
November 30, 2016
by Matthew Steeples
After claiming she’s lead by God over Brexit, Theresa May bizarrely gets the backing of Kate Bush On Sunday, Theresa May told The Sunday Times Magazine that her Christian faith is guiding her decisions around Brexit and also spoke of how leaving the EU keeps her awake at night. Yesterday, in Maclean’s Magazine, … Continue reading “Going by God”
October 18, 2016
by General
A 20-question interview with 25-year old New York based BHDR real estate brokerage and development firm founder Emir Bahadir The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom”. What’s your guiding force? My driving force is being able to bridge the gap between international investors and local markets. Being a member of the fifth generation of … Continue reading “Emir Bahadir – What’s on your mantelpiece?”
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”
September 17, 2016
by Matthew Steeples
Elizabeth Jones comes last in UKIP’s leadership contest – despite admitting to have “never made love” to Nigel Farage In UKIP’s leadership contest, which concluded yesterday, Elizabeth Jones – best known for an angry outburst on a radio show in September 2015 – unsurprisingly came last out of the five candidates who stood. … Continue reading “Loving Jones”
September 16, 2016
by General
A 20-question interview with Nolan Browne, manager of London’s Taschen store and Gallery Nolan Browne The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom”. What’s your guiding force? Ambition. “Don’t get even, get medieval” is, in our humble opinion, a great motto. What’s yours? Rubbish in, rubbish out. Kerry Katona was considered unacceptable in … Continue reading “Nolan Browne – What’s on your mantelpiece?”
September 11, 2016
by Matthew Steeples
A 20-question interview with director and producer Charlie David The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom”. What’s your guiding force? I have an uncanny knack for honing in on beautiful Brazilian men in a crowd. I’m mysteriously led to them like a dowsing stick to water. “Don’t get even, get medieval” is, in … Continue reading “Charlie David – What’s on your mantelpiece?”
August 30, 2016
by General
A 20-question interview with Nicola Radano, an Italian fashion blogger and founder of tie producers Spacca Neapolis The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom”. What’s your guiding force? Determination and loyalty. “Don’t get even, get medieval” is, in our humble opinion, a great motto. What’s yours? “One can get rich at any moment, … Continue reading “Nicola Radano – What’s on your mantelpiece?”
August 23, 2016
by General
A 20-question interview with jetsetter Eric Meier The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom”. What’s your guiding force? My intuition. “Don’t get even, get medieval” is, in our humble opinion, a great motto. What’s yours? ‘Forgive but don’t forget’. Kerry Katona was considered unacceptable in 2007. Who or what is unacceptable in … Continue reading “Eric Meier– What’s on your mantelpiece?”
by General
A 20-question interview with well-known businessman Gerald Ratner The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom”. What’s your guiding force? Road cycling. “Don’t get even, get medieval” is, in our humble opinion, a great motto. What’s yours? Don’t give up. Failure is the route to success. You will fail many times before you succeed … Continue reading “Gerald Ratner – What’s on your mantelpiece?”
August 11, 2016
by General
A 20-question interview with bon viveur, chairman of L’Escargot and chief executive of Devonshire Club Brian Clivaz The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom”. What’s your guiding force? The Sermon on the Mount – Ask, Seek, Knock. (Matthew 7:7). “Don’t get even, get medieval” is, in our humble opinion, a great motto. What’s … Continue reading “Brian Clivaz – What’s on your mantelpiece?”
July 11, 2016
by Matthew Steeples
Theresa May’s appointment as Prime Minister leaves a lot to be desired suggests Matthew Steeples – but we can thank God for small mercies also Theresa May as Prime Minister: As much as I disliked the idea, it was never a MAYbe and was always going to be a SHOEin. Goodness knows what’s next, … Continue reading “MAYbe a SHOEin”
February 4, 2016
by General
A 20-question interview with actress turned beauty writer and expert Eva Lewis
January 18, 2016
by Matthew Steeples
A 20-question interview with Atlanta based interior designer Robert Brown
January 13, 2016
by Matthew Steeples
The Steeple Times asks Respond charity CEO Dr Noelle Blackman: What’s on your mantelpiece?
December 5, 2015
by Matthew Steeples
The Steeple Times selects three of the best items on offer in the online auction of items formerly owned by Margaret Thatcher
September 18, 2015
by Matthew Steeples
The Steeple Times asks rugby player and England Sevens star Sam Stanley: What’s on your mantelpiece?
August 20, 2015
by Matthew Steeples
The Steeple Times asks former jockey turned racehorse trainer Victoria Haigh: What’s on your mantelpiece?
August 11, 2015
by Matthew Steeples
The Steeple Times asks “Britain’s vainest man” Sam Barton: What’s on your mantelpiece?
June 20, 2015
by General
Said to be worth £3.3 billion, businessman and politician Bidzina Ivanishvili counts two albino sons amongst his four children.
June 17, 2015
by Matthew Steeples
‘The Steeple Times’ asks the actor and star of ‘Mr Selfridge’ and ‘The Borgias’ Edward Akrout: “What’s on your mantelpiece?”
by General
The second son of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai
June 13, 2015
by Matthew Steeples
Tony Blair’s former home heads to auction for £35,000 less than he sold it for in 2010
June 10, 2015
by Matthew Steeples
‘The Steeple Times’ asks the Palestinian chef and author of ‘Palestine on A Plate’ Joudie Kalla: “What’s on your mantelpiece?”
by Matthew Steeples
‘The Steeple Times’ asks blogger, columnist and television personality Perez Hilton: “What’s on your mantelpiece?”
June 8, 2015
by Matthew Steeples
‘The Steeple Times’ asks society hair stylist Paollo Sagherah: “What’s on your mantelpiece?”
May 29, 2015
by General
‘The Steeple Times’ asks banker and author David Gigauri: “What’s on your mantelpiece?”
May 26, 2015
by General
‘The Steeple Times’ asks conductor, keyboard player and historical performance specialist Ian Peter Bugeja: “What’s on your mantelpiece?”
May 24, 2015
by General
The Steeple Times asks mental health issues campaigner Rob Howell: “What’s on your mantelpiece?”
May 22, 2015
April 27, 2015
by Matthew Steeples
The Steeple Times asks realtor and star of ‘Million Dollar Listing San Francisco’ Justin Fichelson: “What’s on your mantelpiece?”
April 25, 2015
