Reuters - BP Plc said on Friday it could seal its ruptured Gulf of Mexico oil well by next week as the House of Representatives voted to toughen regulation of offshore energy drilling.
La Linea Mayor Suggests Toll for Gibraltar
The PP Mayor, Alejandro Sánchez, has ordered a study into the legality of the idea be carried out. Cash strapped La Linea Town Hall has come up with the idea of charging a toll on those who want to cross into Gibraltar. He argues that ‘millions of visitors cross his town to get into the British colony’, and that most of Gibraltar’s income comes from visitors from Spain.
Bryan Ferry gives an exclusive interview to Talk Radio Europe
The lounge Lizard himself Mr Bryan Ferry, smoother than silk, smoother than satin, yes, and even smoother than Maurice himself makes his first appearance on the Boland Show. Ferry came to public prominence in the early 70's as lead vocalist and principal songwriter for Roxy Music, which enjoyed a highly successful career with three number one albums and ten singles entering the top ten including; Dance Away,Virginia Plain, Jealous Guy. Ferry formed Roxy Music with a group of friends and acquaintances in November 1970. Roxy Music's first hit, "Virginia Plain", just missed topping the charts, and was followed up with several hit singles and albums, with Ferry as vocalist and occasional instrumentalist (he taught himself piano in his mid-twenties) Ferry continues to tour with Roxy Music and enjoys a successful solo career. Click below to listen.
Britain's most creative jeweller, Stephen Webster on Talk Radio Europe
Stephen Webster is one of the leading British figures in the fine jewellery and silver design industries. Webster's keen eye for detail, expert craftsmanship and glam-rock attitude has given way to dramatic creations with an eternally chic aesthetic. The unmistakable amalgamation of precious and semi-precious gemstones set in specially treated metals has led Stephen Webster to a three-time win of the "British Luxury Jeweller of the Year" award and winner of "UK Jewellery Brand of the Year" in 2008. Originating from a modest background, Stephen Webster has evolved into a powerful global luxury jewellery brand with over 120 points of sale worldwide in the United States, United Kingdom, Russia, Dubai, Japan, Ukraine, Europe and Hong Kong and over 20 Stephen Webster boutiques internationally. Click below to listen.
David Essex on Talk Radio Europe
David Essex, 1970's pop icon and heart throb has had an extremely colourful life. He has sold millions of records, topped the charts with songs such as 'Gonna Make You a Star' and Hold Me Close'. His films such as 'That'll Be the Day' were box office hits as was his appearance in the lead role in the musical Godspell. There was even a time known as Essexmania where after one double performance at the Liverpool Empire, the first house of 3,000 people refused to leave. David is still able to sell out a 50 date tour without advertising which is an amazing compliment. He is now starring in his latest West End musical titled ' All The Fun of the Fair' which is about the darker side of the travelling fairground life. Click below to listen
"The most upsetting interview I have ever done" says TRE's Maurice Boland
Cynthia Owen grew up in Ireland, the child of two alcoholics, when she was about eight years old, her mother told her to start sleeping in the marital bed. That night when her father came back from the pub, he climbed in beside her and raped her. This continued night after night, often with her mother sleeping in a single bed in the same room. Rapes followed to include her own mother aunty and uncle eventually her mother used her to make money out of filthy paedophiles!!!. Shortly before her eleventh birthday she was made pregnant by her FATHER. Minutes after giving birth to the baby, Cynthia watched in horror as her own mother murdered the tiny infant, by repeatedly stabbing her the face with a knitting needle. Click below to listen (Warning this is very upsetting)