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.
October 23, 2016
by General
Millionaire music promoter Mervyn Conn thought he could get away with whatever he wanted but was jailed in October 2016 for 15 years for two rapes and an indecent assault. This Wimbledon based monster, who variously represented Marlene Dietrich, Chuck Berry and Johnny Cash, was previously jailed for two months in 1989 for yet another … Continue reading “Mervyn Conn (AKA ‘Mr Music Man’)”
July 16, 2015
by General
Named the “UK’s star of tomorrow” by Screen Daily in 2014, Edward Holcroft has also been described as “a remarkable actor, a remarkable man” by fellow actor Mark Rylance.
June 25, 2015
by General
La Brasserie and Stella Artois to host a Wimbledon themed evening where guests can learn to pour the perfect pint
June 5, 2015
by Alexandra Naylor
Alexandra Naylor reviews the InterContinental Park Lane London’s ‘Scents of Summer Afternoon Tea’
May 21, 2015
by Matthew Steeples
Running shoes in which Sir Roger Bannister became the first man to run a sub four-minute mile to be sold for £30,000 to £50,000 in the Christie’s ‘Out of the Ordinary’ sale
December 27, 2014
by Matthew Steeples
House of Commons Speaker John Bercow is plainly obsessed with Roger Federer and given how much time he has on his hands, he may as well resign
October 27, 2014
by Matthew Steeples
This colourful character allegedly is called James and rides from Wimbledon Common to Sloane Square.
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 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
The late Joan Rivers on success Yesterday’s news that the comedienne Joan Rivers passed away is sad but she’ll long be remembered for her wit and acerbic comments.
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.
September 3, 2014
by Matthew Steeples
Britain’s Prime Minister needs to get a grip Parliament is back in session and we’re now in September. The ‘Silly Season’ should be well and truly over but in fact we’re sinking into a quagmire that can only be described as ‘stupid’ and ‘irresponsible’.
August 15, 2014
by Matthew Steeples
Was it really that wrong that the BBC were tipped off about the search on Sir Cliff Richard’s home in advance? In the last 24-hours, there has been an outcry of anger from left-wingers such as Geoffrey Robertson QC about how the BBC managed to be present at Thursday’s search of Sir Cliff Richard’s … Continue reading “Controlling the Cliff”
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”
July 6, 2014
by Matthew Steeples
As revelations that Lord Brittan has been questioned by police regarding an alleged rape, we urge David Cameron to give more resources to investigations into historic abuse allegations by the high powered
June 26, 2014
by steepleadmin
Alexandra Naylor reports on this year’s strawberries and Pimm’s fuelled Wimbledon Championships It’s Wimbledon again – the oldest and most prestigious tennis championship in the world.
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”
July 19, 2013
by Matthew Steeples
A new column revealing facts you may or may not already know Sir Cliff Richard was allegedly praised in the 1970s for staying in Britain whilst Denis Healey “tax[ed] the rich until the pips squeak[ed]”. No such enthusiasm is due now.
July 12, 2013
by Matthew Steeples
Judy Murray has good reason to smile An interview with Andy Murray’s mother, the tennis coach and British Fed Cup team captain Judy Murray, appeared in the Evening Standard today. The focus of the article was on the fact she’s started to smile.
July 8, 2013
by Matthew Steeples
Andy Murray’s place in history is much deserved If he’d lost he’d have been remembered as a “Scottish nearly man” but with his historic victory yesterday at Wimbledon, Andy Murray OBE became a “British superstar”.
July 4, 2013
by Matthew Steeples
Debenture tickets to Wimbledon’s men’s final available for £42,000 Fancy a ticket to the Wimbledon’s men’s final? You can have a pair but it’ll cost you just over £42,000.
June 9, 2013
by Matthew Steeples
Pippa Middleton becomes a contributing editor for ‘Vanity Fair’ Pippa Middleton is most definitely someone who could be described as polarising. Some resent and mock her. Others admire her for having panache and being enterprising. Miss Middleton, the sister of the Duchess of Cambridge, to the surprise of some, has recently added another string … Continue reading “The progress of Pippa”
June 7, 2013
by Matthew Steeples
The Steeple Times asks interpreter and businesswoman Alexandra Naylor: “What’s on your mantelpiece?” The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom”. What’s your guiding force? Faith, hope and love. “Don’t get even, get medieval” is, in our humble opinion, a great motto. What’s yours? Treat others the way you want to be treated. … Continue reading “Alexandra Naylor: “What’s on your mantelpiece?””
April 25, 2013
by Matthew Steeples
He’s taken action against 16 newspapers as: “If they tell lies, I sue them” and another court case resulted in Michael Winterbottom having to change the name of a film about his father, the club owner, pornographer and property tycoon Paul Raymond. Termed by some as the new “King of Soho”, Raymond launched a London … Continue reading “Howard Raymond”
March 10, 2013
by Matthew Steeples
This level-headed “reluctant star” of English rugby grew up in Northumberland and describes himself as a “horse whisperer, ventriloquist, ladies swimwear model and soft play enthusiast” to his 50,000 followers on Twitter. He enjoys gardening, fishing and walking his black Labrador and eventually intends to become a lawyer. Whilst both of his grandfathers were actors, … Continue reading “Toby Flood”
November 25, 2012
by Matthew Steeples
Of Italian-Jewish descent, Caring is of the “supermarket-sweep” school of empire building. This billionaire started out in the rag trade but now controls the majority of the top restaurants and clubs in Central London. He survived the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami and viewed that to be a wakeup call. Since then he’s donated millions to … Continue reading “Richard Caring”
November 20, 2012
by Matthew Steeples
A marine residence with a history tied to the Rolls-Royce Spirit of Ecstasy, the Special Operations Executive and Babycham The House on the Shore on Thorns Beach at Beaulieu in Hampshire is a home that wouldn’t look out of place in the Hamptons or Rhode Island. Dramatically situated next to the Solent waters to … Continue reading “Ecstasy and Babycham”
October 14, 2012
by Matthew Steeples
A £26 million residence with connections to rock, royalty and rectors Built in the early 1500s, The Old Rectory is Wimbledon’s oldest house. Standing in grounds of 2.5 acres, this 16,200 square foot property was once described by a biographer of Sir Henry Cecil as being “not luxurious, but adequate” but now once again … Continue reading “Rocking with royalty”
June 17, 2012
by Matthew Steeples
This aggressive Argentinean is truly the Joey Barton of tennis. Kicking a panel in the 2012 Queen’s final resulted in a linesman being injured and him being disqualified. He’s neither a McEnroe nor a Becker in the making.
May 21, 2012
by Matthew Steeples
Sociable and serious, Naylor is a hostess par excellence. She worked as an oil analyst for Sheikh Yamani at the Saudi Arabian Oil Ministry and is now involved in Latin American politics in the UK. She also does a little translating work and dabbles in property. Charm personified, Naylor is a lady who it is … Continue reading “Alexandra Naylor”
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”
