Earlier this week, French magazine Closer (not affiliated with the British magazine of the same name) sparked outrage when they published photos of a topless Duchess of Cambridge whilst relaxing during a break. It’s not the first time this summer that photographs of a Royal have been surrounded in controversy as last months picture of … Continue reading
Unless you have been in a deep, deep sleep for the past two weeks, you will have noticed that there is a rather significant sporting event currently going on, and ultimately ending tomorrow. (The Olympics for those of you who still haven’t worked it out.) In the run up to every Games there is an … Continue reading
We are now a week into the London 2012 Olympic Games and I think most will agree, it has been somewhat of a spectacle thus far, from the opening ceremony to out in the streets for the road races. Unsurprisingly, China have topped the medal table since day one; their wealth of talent in what … Continue reading
When you have two boxes of old photograph albums piled in front of you and the extended family, an afternoon filled with laughter, entertainment and comparisons always ensues. I’m pretty sure you’re aware today is Father’s Day and what could be more entertaining than coming across one of your dad’s old school photographs from 50 … Continue reading
Every day on my break at work, I pick up the newspaper and give it a read before I eat my lunch. Today’s choice was between The Sun and The Daily Mail. I chose The Daily Mail. (Please don’t judge me.) One article which caught my attention was ‘How To Tell You’re Grown Up” (click … Continue reading
I sit here in the rain Dreaming of your face, Thinking of how to cope Now you’ve gone away. Within my field of thoughts All I see is you. As I stumble around You reach out your hand. Now I’m all alone I don’t know if I can cope, I just need you by my … Continue reading
“Completing the London Marathon is a remarkable challenge for anybody, but even more so if you are paralysed from the chest down.” (BBC News.) But yesterday at 12.50; 16 days after the race began, Claire Lomas did just that despite being paralysed from the chest down following a horse riding accident, becoming the first person … Continue reading
So earlier this week a new ‘viral’ image hit the world wide web. His name? Ridiculously Photogenic Guy; an innocent photo taken by a member of the public just taking a quick snap as a herd of people completed the Cooper River Bridge Run in South Carolina. “Messy hair, beads of sweat and expressions of agony … Continue reading
So today is Mothering Sunday, and I think by now my mom is a little sick of all the flowers, (and not just any flowers might I add; M&S flowers!) she has received for Christmas, her birthday and generally whenever there are any reduced at the end of the day at work. Buying presents for … Continue reading
Last night I met the very funny (and controversial) comedian Jimmy Carr. Humour is something everyone comes across on a daily basis and ever since I can remember I’ve always had a buzz about making other people laugh (even if I do fail spectacularly at time most attempts. Or injure myself; that happens quite a lot too.) … Continue reading