MP Owen Paterson resigns
Now former MP, Owen Paterson takes to benches after being accused of misuse of lobbying conduct. This followed the introduction of preferred new rules of conduct to do with how our MPs lobby set by…
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Farewell British Summer Time, greetings winter blues? Why Greenwich Mean Time is NOT so mean to some of us..
Tonight is the night that British Summer Time ends and the winter and Christmas are officially upon us. While it is often the case that people report increased feelings of sadness during the colder months,…
Hospitality in decline
It’s been a week since London went into tier two of the lockdown restrictions. In that time much has been made of its effect on the hospitality sector. Pubs and restaurants have born a lot…
Airport fever is at its lowest
Heathrow airport lost over 72% of passengers from all over the world between January and October, in comparison with the same period in 2019. Data also shows that travellers account for only one-fourth of last…
“Not your everyday love story”: Faye Clark on her debut book trilogy
“I just decided about 6 years ago now, I was in the bath and had just finished reading a book. I thought it was rubbish, so I said to my husband, you know what I’m…
Tom, Dick and…Khaleesi? Unusual baby names are becoming more popular due to successful TV and film released in 2019
Peaky Blinders, Game of Thrones, and lots of new Disney have all burst on to our screens this 2019, giving us more ideas than just sinking a bottle of wine on a quiet night in….
Family favourite gadget, Alexa, is ruining Christmas
Amazon’s Alexa and Echo dot smart AI devices are ruining Christmas for its owners by making announcements of parcels being delivered and their contents. With the secrecy of Christmas becoming harder to keep each year,…
Staycation vs Vacation: The Final
So I’ve been to Spain, I ate good food, drank good drink and relaxed. Then I came back to rainy England and did the same holiday back here. Editor’s Picks: London Bridge shut down “after…
Is Function of Beauty worth the money?
I would hazard a guess that you’ve seen the adverts: “over 27,000 5-star reviews!”, their website the pinnacle of attractive with soft colours, pretty fonts and multiple products. But the sticking point is the nearly…
Staycation vs Vacation: Round 1
The idea of a staycation is no new concept: weekend breaks and bank holidays have been catering to the desire for passport-free getaways for years. But can I have the same holiday, doing the same…