Review: The Sparrowhawk, Fence

5:42pm Monday 17th June 2013

THE Sparrowhawk has long been a favoured destination for those seeking a country pub without having to stray too far off the beaten track.

Pub review: The New Inn, Clitheroe

The New Inn

5:28pm Thursday 13th June 2013

Whenever I think of a traditional, real ale pub, this popular market town hostelry is always one that springs to mind.

Travel: The Norwegian fjords

Norway offers spectacular scenery

6:23pm Monday 10th June 2013

Sailing smoothly into Copenhagen, past an array of beautiful Scandinavian islands, my wife and I enjoyed breakfast on our sun-soaked stateroom balcony.

Travel: A hidden side to the Dales

The Punch Bowl Inn nestling in Swaledale offers boutique-style luxury in the heart of the countryside

6:21pm Monday 10th June 2013

MENTION ‘the Dales’ and most East Lancashire people probably think of Skipton, Settle and maybe Ingleton, Malham and the three Peaks.

Review: The Plough, Oswaldtwistle

The Plough, Oswaldtwistle

5:57pm Monday 10th June 2013

In need of a hearty meal and with my dad in tow, I headed to the Plough, a pub I’d long meant to visit.

Pub of the week: Bridge Beer Huis, Burnley

Bridge Beer Huis

5:42pm Friday 7th June 2013

I think it is quite appropriate to do my first pub review on one of the most popular ‘watering holes’ in the area.

Review: The Copper Jar, Thwaites Empire Theatre, Blackburn

The cast of The Copper Jar

5:05pm Tuesday 4th June 2013

WHEN your original review of a work sent its writer back to the drawing board, it’s a daunting prospect to watch the revamped version.

Review: Muse, Etihad Stadium, Manchester

2:14pm Tuesday 4th June 2013

MUSE might have been together for nearly 20 years - but at Manchester's Etihad Stadium on Saturday they proved why they are one of the best - exploding onto the stage - backed up by giant flame throwers.

Sampling a taste of the real Turkey

6:12pm Monday 3rd June 2013

It’s likely you know someone who’s been to Turkey on a package holiday.

Review: Blueberries, Clitheroe

6:05pm Monday 3rd June 2013

Nestled on the edge of Clitheroe Market, Blueberries is not your typical market greasy spoon.

Dinner with Pacino felt like being "in a scene from Heat", says Cheam businessman

Deepak Kuntawala, Al Pacino and Bollywood star Abhishek Bachan

12:28pm Monday 3rd June 2013

A CHEAM businessman felt like he was “in a scene from Heat” when he had an intimate dinner with movie megastar Al Pacino.

Review: Chic with Nile Rodgers, Manchester Ritz

9:37am Thursday 30th May 2013

THE ultimate hitmaker that is Nile Rodgers gave a sold out Ritz a masterclass on the history of pop music over the last 35 years in one incredible night in Manchester.

Travel: In the footsteps of Mr Blobby

5:35pm Monday 27th May 2013

If you’re old enough to be reading an article about holidays with kids, chances are you’re old enough to remember Noel’s House Party. When the Saturday night TV ratings winner reached its peak in the late 90s, one enterprising Somerset country estate signed up to become the ‘House’ of the ‘Party’. It proved to be a costly mistake.

Review: Spice Lounge, Rishton

5:26pm Monday 27th May 2013

THE mist swept across the moors as we drove towards Wilpshire on a bleak Saturday night but the Spice Lounge shone out like a beacon.

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.

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.

Berlin is roaring like the '20s again

LANDMARK: The famous Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, one of the biggest attractions in this exciting and cosmopolitan city

6:01pm Monday 20th May 2013

A chorus line of 32 stunning girls, high-kicking with military precision on a vast Berlin stage, prove to me that the city’s 1920s theatrical traditions are still alive and blooming.

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.

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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