George Michael was more than a pop star to me, he was a beacon of hope
George Michael was one of the most successful pop stars of all time but to Robin Darke, the artist was something more: an example of hope for a young gay men…
The problem with puppy classes
Mike takes a look at puppy classes and suggests why they may not be a good thing
The Apprentice series 12 episode 10 recap: Gin and chronic idiocy
This week, the business idiots were tasked with creating a new gin brand. John Rain needed a stiff drink to recap the calamities that followed…
Amazon’s supermarket of the future will also sell us loneliness
The supermarket of the future won’t need staff at all if Amazon has its way. Great, here comes another way to avoid all human interaction…
The Apprentice series 12 episode 9 recap: Virtual inanity
As if this reality wasn’t bad enough, this week Lord Sugar’s business idiots dived into VR. John Rain has rendered the horror for you here…
The Apprentice series 12 episode 8: Party to a disaster
Imagine the worst party you’ve ever attended. Now imagine it being organised by The Apprentice candidates. John Rain was watching as ever…
Tony Blair wants to make a comeback? He should stay off the stage
Tony Blair is mooting a return to British political life… again. Our man on the street says the former Prime Minister should stay retired.
The Apprentice Series 12 episode 7 recap: Boatloads of business idiocy
As the whole world gets that sinking feeling, the Apprentice candidates try to flog sailing kit while making too many references to “water sports”. John Rain looks on in horror.
Mindfulness in the workplace could be brilliant but a lot more will have to change first
Studies suggest mindfulness could help reduce stress in the workplace but, says Sue Wright, a lot more needs to change before that can happen…
Be honest, ‘The Crown’, Netflix’s $100m piece of royal propaganda, is just boring
The costumes and set are fabulous but there’s not much more to Netflix’s tribute to the marvels of monarchy…
The Apprentice series 12 episode 5 recap: The idiocy of crowds
We’re into week 5 of this year’s business buffoonery. This week saw the contestants make a vague stab at modernity in a crowdfunding task. John Rain was watching in horror…
Want the best from Brexit? Then you have to let the government negotiate
Our man on the street considers the principles of negotiation and the problems the High Court ruling on Brexit will bring…
If you’ve got a fearful or anxious dog, a magic coat won’t fix it
After meeting a lady whose dog is fearful, our resident canine behaviourist says beware of ‘magic’ cures.
I didn’t want Brexit but the High Court’s decision on article 50 isn’t a victory
Trying to make the process of leaving the EU harder isn’t a win for anyone, even those of us who wanted to remain…
Is your dog frightened of fireworks? Here’s what you can do to help them
Fireworks terrify many dogs. Our resident canine behaviourist gives a few suggestions on how you can help your dog cope.
The Apprentice series 12 episode 4 recap: Shop dummies
The battle of the business buffoons staggers on and John Rain is still watching. How would the contestants fair in a high end department store?
Theresa May’s leaked Brexit comments show only one thing – the situation has changed
Theresa May’s pre-referendum views on Brexit aren’t a surprise and neither is her approach since the vote…
We can work it out – no we can’t
Dog owners frequently say ‘he needs telling’, ‘they will work it out’. Mike says— they will not ‘work it out’, and here is why.