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 14, 2018
by Matthew Steeples
Felicity Kendal is quite right to criticise the stupidity of the #MeToo movement A regular at the sadly now closed La Brasserie in South Kensington and a campaigner against the dreadful family wishing to evict the Chelsea houseboat residents, Felicity Kendal has also spoken sense in criticising the #MeToo movement. In comments to … Continue reading “Fabulous Felicity”
November 17, 2017
by Matthew Steeples
As the majority of the convictions of Rolf Harris are upheld, one of his unhinged supporters, Lizzie Cornish, launches into yet another of her tirades Yesterday at the Royal Courts of Justice in London, a man labeled a “disgusting creature” by one of his victims, Rolf Harris, failed in his attempt to overturn eleven … Continue reading “Rotten Rolf Still Rotten”
October 16, 2017
by Matthew Steeples
As Lyle Menéndez creates a Facebook page about the case against him and his brother Erik, a juror contacts ‘The Steeple Times’ and brands their conviction for killing their wealthy parents “imperfect self-defence” Renewed interest in the 1989 murders of the multi-millionaires José and Mary ‘Kitty’ Menéndez by their sons, Erik and Lyle, has … Continue reading “More on Menéndez”
March 11, 2017
by Matthew Steeples
Acid tongued food blogger Jack Monroe’s libel victory over right wing media personality Katie Hopkins represents a victory for only their lawyers Katie Hopkins undoubtedly spouts a lot of hot air but that she lost a libel action yesterday brought by the acid tongued food blogger Jack “I don’t want my boobs anymore” Monroe … Continue reading “Rent-a-Gob v. Rent-a-Gob”
July 4, 2015
by Matthew Steeples
Paedophile Max Clifford charged with allegation of indecent assault
June 21, 2015
by General
New York based fashion blogger Leandra Medine claims she “may have been Ernest Hemingway in my last life, or Prince” on her personal Twitter handle
May 28, 2015
by Matthew Steeples
Boat shrouded with a veil provides a reminder that it is again time to debate banning burkas in Britain
March 31, 2015
by General
London based crimper to the stars Elliot Bssila has styled the hair of people as diverse as Nancy Dell’Olio and Lulu
December 31, 2014
September 15, 2014
September 14, 2014
by General
Vineyard owner and French actor Gérard Depardieu admitted to drinking up to 14 bottles of wine a day in September 2014 but also claimed he is “never totally drunk, just a little pi**ed”.
August 25, 2014
by Matthew Steeples
This courageous corporal was hit by a mortar in Iraq and suffered terrible injuries that included being blinded in one eye, a heart attack and damage to her womb. She used part of the £380,000 compensation she received from the Ministry of Defence to have a £52,500 makeover and commented: “It was a non-brainer, the … Continue reading “Hannah Campbell (AKA “The Bionic Woman”)”
August 15, 2014
by General
A true player, this Floridian professional gambler and venture capitalist suffered three heart attacks by the age of 30. Thrown out of the US navy for swearing at an officer, Dan Bilzerian is a badboy who now wants to rebrand himself as “the gentleman of poker”. He has a colossal 4 million followers on Instagram and … Continue reading “Dan Bilzerian (AKA “Blitz”)”
July 8, 2014
by Matthew Steeples
Men on women and women on men Some might suggest these two quotes about men and women to be misandrist and misogynist respectively but we found them amusing and hence share them as our Quotes of the Week.
July 3, 2014
by Matthew Steeples
Actor, author, playwright and theatre director Steven Berkoff leaps to the defence of Angelina Jolie
April 4, 2014
by Matthew Steeples
Tagged race goer spotted at Aintree Spotted by Jules Hearn and shared on Facebook, our Picture of the Week shows a race goer at Aintree sporting a most unusual accessory.
March 24, 2014
October 14, 2013
by Matthew Steeples
20 questions with restaurateur Max Sali of Pimlico Road’s Tinello The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom”. What’s your guiding force? It’s always been the dream of my brother and I to have a restaurant. Being understanding of customers is our guiding force. “Don’t get even, get medieval” is, in our humble opinion, … Continue reading “Max Sali: “What’s on your mantelpiece?””
September 27, 2013
by Matthew Steeples
Ladies Who Impress to hold their next event on 4th October Jana Bakunina, a contributor to The Steeple Times and the founder of the Ladies Who Impress forum, is hosting her next event on 4th October at the Skyloft bar of the Millbank Tower.
September 16, 2013
by Matthew Steeples
This week, Mrs MILF deals with a wife with expensive tastes in jewellery, a sister with suspicions, social networks and answers a reader’s question about her own tastes in men and women. Mrs MILF: Do you like men or women? I get the feeling you are ambivalent. Lizzie C., Honiton, Devon Although a few … Continue reading “Ask Mrs MILF: The agony aunt who’s naughty but nice”
May 30, 2013
by Katusha Fletcher
Katusha Fletcher takes a brief look at the history of the iconic brand Chanel For a certain type of woman there is one label coveted above all others, Chanel. Founded by Gabrielle “Coco” Bonheur Chanel, daughter of an unwed laundress and street peddler, in early 20th century Paris, the House of Chanel epitomises effortless, … Continue reading “Chanel – A brief history”
May 28, 2013
by Matthew Steeples
Jilly Cooper defends Rolf Harris In this morning’s Richard Kay column in the Daily Mail, it was reported that the author Jilly Cooper took to the defence of her friend the entertainer Rolf Harris before a television appearance in Dublin this weekend.
May 25, 2013
March 10, 2013
by steepleadmin
Travel writer Sarah Tucker shares her views on Mother’s Day Happy Mother’s Day to all you wonderful women who have given birth to little gems. I feel a bit like a travel writer stating: “The people here are all very friendly” when I write that, because although it’s mostly true, it’s not always true. … Continue reading “The truth about Mother’s Day”
March 8, 2013
by Matthew Steeples
The Steeple Times asks shipbroker Eugene Carokis: “What’s on your mantelpiece?” The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom”. What’s your guiding force? Gordon Gekko. “Don’t get even, get medieval” is, in our humble opinion, a great motto. What’s yours? Don’t waste time being unhappy.
February 14, 2013
by Matthew Steeples
Victoria Aitken launches a single for Valentine’s Day This Valentine’s Day, the electro-house chart topping singer-songwriter Victoria Aitken, daughter of the former Conservative minister Jonathan Aitken, has released her latest single, Kiss Me. Of what inspired her to write it, Aitken comments: “Sometimes we are left ‘un-kissed’ and it can just … Continue reading “Kiss Me”
December 17, 2012
by steepleadmin
Fashion writer Jacinta de Vere looks into the perils of wearing leggings, jeggings and meggings What is up with women who assume leggings paired with a short top or crop jacket is a good idea for a night out or a trip to the supermarket? Leggings are not trousers, ladies. Leggings are actually the … Continue reading “Legged off”
December 4, 2012
by Matthew Steeples
Jilly Cooper’s state of the nation style summary strikes chords with Matthew Steeples Best-selling bonkbuster author Jilly Cooper might be best known for novels such as Riders and Jump! but in the 1980s and 90s she was equally lauded as “one of the Conservative Party’s most ardent supporters.” Cooper, born in 1937, showed … Continue reading “The Woman Who’ll Make Politicians Jealous”
October 13, 2012
by Matthew Steeples
Matthew Steeples discovers a penthouse that even the most ambitious estate agent may struggle to flog Estate agents are a tough breed and there are very few properties that they might admit could verge on being impossible to sell. We believe, however, that we might have found one that could be in the same … Continue reading “Now who’d want to live in a house like this?”
by Matthew Steeples
Matthew Steeples reacts to the BBC quietly dropping the “Sir” This morning when I turned on Radio 4’s Today programme, as has become customary in the last weeks, the first item on the news was about a man who will forever be associated with abuse and paedophilia, Jimmy Savile. In recent days, as … Continue reading “Bravo the Beeb”
October 12, 2012
by Matthew Steeples
The purchaser of Sir Jimmy Savile’s Rolls-Royce whinges about his lacking lot As 14 police forces announce that they are investigating an astonishing 340 leads and the claims of 40 alleged victims of Sir Jimmy Savile, we at The Steeple Times were equally astounded when we received a Tweet from one of our most … Continue reading ““As it ‘appens,” sir, Jimmy’s ‘ad you too”
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?””
by Matthew Steeples
Matthew Steeples shares his somewhat mixed thoughts on the allegations against Sir Jimmy Savile When Sir Jimmy Savile’s 2002 Rolls-Royce Corniche went to auction in July with a guide price of £60,000 to £90,000, he seemed destined to be remembered as a man who would continue to do as much good in death as … Continue reading “Now then, now then, not now then”
September 26, 2012
by steepleadmin
Georgea Blakey shares her experiences of Miss World 2012 “Welcome to the holly [sic] land of Genghis Khan. The city of green and pleasant cool.” These are the words written on the side of the car collecting me from Ordos airport. The light summer breeze blowing through this wealthy oil and mineral rich … Continue reading “I’m Miss World, don’t hate me!”
August 17, 2012
by Matthew Steeples
Matthew Steeples gives his view on Julian Assange’s having been granted asylum by Ecuador I spent much of the day yesterday watching the Occupy News Network live video stream from outside the Ecuadorian Embassy in London. For those who don’t know it, the Occupy News Network is the news source of the Occupy … Continue reading “Assange’s asylum”
July 19, 2012
by Oliver Estreich
Sixteen rising stars in hospitality in New York by Oliver Estreich In the first of a series, we profile the up and coming achievers working in hospitality in New York: Miranda Mancuso: A lifelong New Yorker and graduate of the Brearley School, Miranda Mancuso’s interest in the hotel industry led her to the … Continue reading “Hospitality’s game changers”
July 3, 2012
by Matthew Steeples
A private view of handcrafted pieces by Arianna Cerrito By Claire Rubinstein Tomorrow, Wednesday 4th July, sees the leading-edge jewellery and fashion designer Arianna Cerrito host an exclusive private sale event at her beautiful London home. Readers of The Steeples Times are invited to attend and offered a sneak peek at some of … Continue reading “Jeweltastic”
June 22, 2012
by Matthew Steeples
A visit to those supporting Julian Assange outside the Ecuadorean Embassy Yesterday, as I walked to The Rib Room at the Jumeirah Carlton Tower with Alexandra Naylor, I came across a media camp opposite the Ecuadorean Embassy in Hans Crescent, Knightsbridge. On the other side of the road, directly next to the embassy, … Continue reading “Julian Assange: a man who thinks he’s above the law”
May 17, 2012
by Matthew Steeples
She met her financier husband at the Notting Hill Carnival in 1997 and founded Net-a-Porter a year later. She sold her share in the company for some £350 million in 2010 to Richemont but remains involved. She’s now similarly changing fashion for men with her latest website, Mr Porter. Massenet cuts her own hair as … Continue reading “Natalie Massenet”
