House PR’s “condition attached” invites score a true own goal
We’ve upset a few PRs this week but the award for the man that brought another of them down has to go to Tim Walker,...
Classic clangers from the last week
Seeing orange
American housewife turned (self-appointed) ‘interior decorator’ in a Chelsea café: “I’m so bored right now but I’m starting to love orange. I love tangerine too. It’s the only...
20 questions with Gieves & Hawkes’ flagship store manager Jolyon Evatt Bexon
The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom”. What’s your guiding force?
I always feel that if my head hits the pillow and I'm out...
Katie Hopkins makes yet another fool of herself
Barely a day goes by without Katie Hopkins offending someone. As we pointed out last week, however, the nation has failed to understand why she does it...
Man who covered 90% of his body in tattoos refused passport because of his ridiculous name
We’ve got nothing against tattoos and surprisingly many of the most unlikely of our readers and contributors even have...
Public misunderstand the true motivation of Katie Hopkins
Katie Hopkins is opinionated and acerbic. She upsets virtually all who cross her path and thinks nothing of starting a controversy. Strangely, however, we actually think she’s...
High maintenance horrors who never fail to shock
It’s not uncommon to hear them in the bars and restaurants of Belgravia, Chelsea, Kensington, Knightsbridge and Mayfair. They bark orders such as: “I’m having a blow...
20 questions with entrepreneur Martin Higginson
The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom”. What’s your guiding force?
It has to be: “If at first you don't succeed, try, try, try again”.
“Don't get even, get medieval” is,...
Conrad Black stripped of his Canadian honours
He remains The Right Honourable The Lord Black of Crossharbour KSG, but the disgraced newspaper publisher Conrad Black had his appointments as an officer of the Order of...
20 questions with artist Maximilian Wiedemann
The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom”. What’s your guiding force?
The only pain is champagne.
“Don't get even, get medieval” is, in our humble opinion, a great motto. What’s yours?
The...
Conrad Black persuades Princess Michael to dish the dirt on the royals on Canadian television
You can’t keep the old felon down: Whilst interviewing Princess Michael of Kent, Conrad Black persuaded her to make a...
A Mercedes-Benz driver comes to regret taking on an old lady
Our Video of the Week had to be of an old lady who dealt with an aggressive driver appropriately.
Though it may possibly be a...
Billionaire offers £80 million to anyone who can turn his lesbian daughter straight
A billionaire property magnate has doubled an earlier offer of £40 million to anyone who could “turn” his lesbian daughter “straight”.
Hong Kong...
20 questions with businessman and ‘Made in Chelsea’ star Richard Dinan
The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom”. What’s your guiding force?
Imagination.
“Don't get even, get medieval” is, in our humble opinion, a great motto. What’s...
Missing Romanian tourist found safe and well
When a 63-year old Romanian tourist, Vasile Belea, became separated from his son when a tube train door closed before he could get on, a “living nightmare” began...
House complete with previous owner comes to market in Teddington
House sales occasionally include unusual extras such as a flock of geese, cars and even an “emaciated spaniel” but with the launch of a Teddington,...
20 questions with Red Carnation Hotels managing director Jonathan Raggett
The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom”. What’s your guiding force?
The harder you work, the luckier you are.
“Don't get even, get medieval” is, in our...
20 questions with photographer and author Martyn Thompson
The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom”. What’s your guiding force?
Gratitude.
“Don't get even, get medieval” is, in our humble opinion, a great motto. What’s yours?
“What’s the upside...
Kim Jong-un is a megalomaniac with no moral compass
Kim Jong-un could easily be a Bond villain but in reality he is a monster. Having executed his own uncle, this 30-year old tyrant has used...
The births, deaths and innovations of the year
2013 has been a year of change. Much new has reached us but sadly many have left us and amongst them have been Iain Banks, Joan Fontaine,...
The births, deaths and innovations of the year
2013 has been a year of change. Much new has reached us but sadly many have left us and amongst them have been Iain Banks, Joan Fontaine,...
20 questions with photographer Cyrus Mahboubian
The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom”. What’s your guiding force?
Artistic pursuits take up most of my time.
“Don't get even, get medieval” is, in our humble opinion, a great motto. What’s yours?
I...
Lapo Elkann redefines himself
In recent days the former socialite and Fiat heir Lapo Elkann has redefined himself as a ‘JewBu’ or Jewish Buddhist.
Commenting on his “transformation”, Elkann, who has over 21,000 followers on Twitter,...
20 questions with hair stylist to the stars Errol Douglas
The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom”. What’s your guiding force?
Graft and graft some more.
“Don't get even, get medieval” is, in our humble opinion, a...
20 questions with businessman Iqbal Latif
The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom”. What’s your guiding force?
Unlearning the old and relearning the new.
“Don't get even, get medieval” is, in our humble opinion, a great motto....
20 questions with photographer Giacomo Brunelli
The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom”. What’s your guiding force?
Adrenaline.
“Don't get even, get medieval” is, in our humble opinion, a great motto. What’s yours?
“If you are going through...
20 questions with actress Kellie Shirley, best known as Carly Wicks from ‘Eastenders’
The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom”. What’s your guiding force?
Really good lyrics.
“Don't get even, get medieval” is, in our humble opinion,...
The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom”. What’s your guiding force?
Mindfulness and determination.
“Don't get even, get medieval” is, in our humble opinion, a great motto. What’s yours?
“History never repeats, create your own”.
Kerry Katona was...
Kerry Katona is in no place to lecture the nation
This morning on Channel 5’s The Wright Stuff, Kerry Katona lectured viewers on parenting, drinking and salaries – subjects she would have done well to...
Kerry Katona is in no place to lecture the nation
This morning on Channel 5’s The Wright Stuff, Kerry Katona lectured viewers on parenting, drinking and salaries – subjects she would have done well to...
Baroness Marie-Claire von Alvensleben taken into custody after an altercation in a Belgravia hotel
On Wednesday evening, Baroness Marie-Claire von Alvensleben, a former associate of the founder of the now liquidated Von Essen Hotel group,...
20 questions with screenwriter and novelist GFNewman, best known for having created ‘Judge John Deed’
The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom”. What’s your guiding force?
A passion for justice.
“Don't get even, get medieval” is, in...
