By the skin of my teeth, I’ve just avoided redundancy for the third time in two years. Welcome to the wonderful world of work! Time was, back before we had our first female prime minister – no names mentioned –  you really could finish one job on a Friday and start a […]

One of the most talked about forwards in Europe. He’s small, feisty, intelligent, skilful and runs on will and desire. But with all these fantastic qualities lies an incredible talent for attracting controversy, and not the good kind. It surrounds him. No matter how good he performs, no matter how […]

It was bound to stir up controversy, and it’s no surprise the 2013 Bahrain Grand Prix will take place amidst the same furore and atmosphere of menace it endured twelve months ago. Putting the political situation aside, the racing promises just as much drama, suspense and frustration. With three different […]

Ever in need of some inspiration? Or some positivity? Or just want something to think about? Well here is 5 thoughts and quotes that can change your day. 1. Quote from Brad Pitt in 1998 in an interview with Diane Sawyer, the topic: love. “Love is work and so you […]

It is a controversial statement for many people to say that NATO and the United States should stay in Afghanistan despite the enormous costs and loss of life that has taken place there since the U.S invaded in 2001 in reaction to 9/11. Many people argued in 2001 and said […]

Darkness surrounds the stage. A door slams. A rocking chair swings. The Woman In Black, one of the West End’s longest running plays, keeps notching up frightened but enthusiastic fans. No wonder that the play, based on Susan Hill’s novel, has been lasting for so long. The austere setting (two […]

Australians have made such a habit of losing the Masters that it is only fair they should finally win one. And that was exactly the case in the early hours of this morning as Adam Scott beat Angel Cabrera in a play-off to win the illustrious Green Jacket at Masters […]

FC Barcelona accumulates years of triumphs (especially these past few years), but is it possible that this season is falling through? The truth is they have had too many setbacks. They were knocked out of Spanish Copa del Rey by archenemy club Real Madrid, and when it comes to Champions […]