Reviews of the latest tv, films, gigs, comedy, games, theatre and more from the Lancashire

Review: Eurovision Song Contest

4:38pm Friday 24th May 2013

AND so one of the great annual highlights on the TV calendar has been and gone.

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Shane’s film coming up Roses at premiere

10:22am Thursday 23rd May 2013

LAST summer, a resurrection no one thought possible took place in Heaton Park.

Review: Piccolino's, Clitheroe

5:51pm Monday 20th May 2013

THIS popular Italian restaurant, with its soft lighting, modern decor and busy, semi-open kitchen does not just offer a sophisticated dining experience; boasting an extensive cocktail list it’s a good place to start or even spend a night out too.

Review: The Apprentice, BBC1

5:39pm Friday 17th May 2013

I’D thought I was doing well, but three weeks in my resolve failed and I fell into the trap of watching The Apprentice.

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Review: The Voice, BBC1

11:52am Friday 10th May 2013

THE coolest furniture on TV has revolved for the final time, the teams have been sorted, the battle lines are drawn and — let’s face it — The Voice goes downhill from now on.

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Review: Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes, Burnley Blues Festival

11:21am Monday 6th May 2013

A FESTIVAL reaching its 25th anniversary deserves something special – and on Saturday night, boy did Burnley get it.

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Review: Mike Sanchez Band, Burnley Blues Festival

11:20am Monday 6th May 2013

HAVING played the first Burnley Blues Festival in 1988, it was fitting that Mike Sanchez was invited back to headline the opening night of the event’s 25th anniversary, at Burnley Mechanics.

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Review: The Willows, Blackburn

5:24pm Monday 29th April 2013

DINING out is usually a rushed or last minute decision in my world.

Review: Chiquito, Blackburn

4:34pm Monday 22nd April 2013

IT was a grey Friday, so the features desk decided to go ‘down Mexico way’ to find some heat.

Review: Broadchurch, ITV1

2:13pm Friday 19th April 2013

COME on, admit it... Who’s counting down the minutes and seconds until 9pm on Monday when the severely frayed ends of ITV’s fantastic murder mystery drama Broadchurch will – hopefully – be drawn together?

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REVIEW: Swan Lake by the English Youth Ballet, Charter Theatre, Preston

5:17pm Monday 15th April 2013

What a joy to see so many young dancers showing off their talents on stage at the Charter Theatre.

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Review: Mangiamo, Darwen

10:07am Monday 15th April 2013

I WENT to Mangiamo for my birthday — and not just because I wanted the waiter to walk out with a sparkler to the “Hey, Hey, Baby... Ooh... Ahh...” song.

Review: Wheeler Dealer

11:00am Friday 12th April 2013

TIME to delve into the world of ‘guilty pleasures’ again — most of my viewing seems to fall into this category these days.

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Review: Debenhams Cafe, The Mall, Blackburn

2:57pm Tuesday 2nd April 2013

DEBENHAMS has just unveiled a multi-million pound refurbishment and extension to its Blackburn department store.

Review: Bread, BBC2

4:58pm Friday 22nd March 2013

THE collective hearts of WI members around the country must be all a-flutter with the latest foodie fantasy on the Beeb.

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