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Why we must ban porn
A new law requiring porn sites to verify the age of their users is being discussed in Parliament this month. With respect, I believe this potential law doesn’t go nearly far enough. It is time to do... read more »
A feather in their CAP
According to the Bank of England, the average Briton is sinking under a pile of debt – estimated to be more than £30,000 – racked up while staying afloat during the pandemic and paying for events like Christmas. The Bank's latest research also shows less... read more »
Christ painting sells for $45m
Auctioneers have sold a portrait of a bloodshot eyed Jesus Christ for $45.4 million. Sotheby’s in New York expected The Man of Sorrows – painted by the celebrated artist Sandro Botticelli in around 1500 – to sell for $40 million. In the end, two phone... read more »
A lady like no other
Most of us are fortunate enough to know someone we regard as a "special person". If we are extremely blessed, once or twice in our lifetime we may come into contact with that incredibly small group of... read more »
Floored by our flaws
It seems there have always been good leaders among us – and, at times, there have been some who've demonstrated moments of absolute brilliance. However, recent research I have conducted suggests we've rarely seen a great leader. I'm... read more »
The apple of our pie
Who doesn't love tucking into a delicious pie? The gang at Sorted most certainly does – that's why several of us have to buy new wardrobes of clothing every few months! Well, our friends at Foodhub, an online home to more than 20,000 retailers, have... read more »
A film with real buzz
Blerta Basholli's harrowing cinematic offering has been garnering five-star reviews from critics and film fans alike. In a short space of time, Hive has won 16 awards at various international film festivals – including three at the famous... read more »
Good, bad and plain ugly
As a new year splutters into life, it’s time to reflect on the best and worst films of 2021 – and there are some surprising inclusions in both camps. The most eagerly anticipated film of the year was... read more »
Making the most of 2022
So, we are just a few days into a new year – and how many of us have already broken those resolutions we earnestly and solemnly made? The answer to the question doesn't bear thinking about! But, regardless of what you committed to in terms of... read more »
Some food for thought
I have a passion for a good old 'greasy spoon' – otherwise known as a cooked English breakfast. It is my equivalent of rocket fuel. Give me a couple of slices of bacon, a hash brown, or... read more »