Entertainment
Ford S-MAX chosen transport for Spandau Ballet 2009 tour
The Ford S-MAX has been selected by reformed seminal 1980s band Spandau Ballet as the transport of choice during their 2009 'Reformation Tour'.
Rick’s returns with a bang after expert makeover
Edinburgh’s original cool cocktail bar, Rick’s, is looking to reclaim the title of Scotland’s most stylish drinking destination following an extensive refurbishment.
Stay safe this semester with Dr Karl Kennedy!
The start of the new academic year is upon us and hundreds of thousands of students are moving into their new private rented accommodation. Most student digs are not exactly luxurious – they’re often damp, leaking and have the seemingly obligatory ageing gas cooker and pile of dirty dishes.
Wicked witch is nation’s top leading lady
Elphaba, the green-skinned witch from hit musical Wicked, has been voted the nation’s favourite leading lady in a poll from leading London theatre breaks website Show-and-Stay.co.uk.
Warsaw welcomes Polish and international cinema
The 25th Warsaw International Film Festival gets underway next month, and this year the 10-day event will be bigger and better than ever.
Tricks and treats from English Heritage this Halloween
Only the daring will have the nerves to uncover the dark secrets and spine-chilling stories at some of English Heritage’s oldest properties this October, with ghoulish goings-on from the Tudor to the Victorian that are anything but ordinary.
Fun at the Historic Dockyard for buoys and ghouls!
There’s lots going on at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard this half-term with stories, sparkles and spooks! Plus, with 6 must-see attractions for 1 great price, there is guaranteed fun for all ages and what’s more the activities are free with a valid attraction ticket.
TV star Angela opts for Fiat 500c
She’s one of the best known faces in television drama, so there was no mistaking when Angela Griffin called into Fiat’s flagship dealer, Fiat Marylebone, to collect her new car.
The imagination generation
Once there was a golden age of childhood. Children would spend their days in fields with nothing more than their imagination for company. From fairy tales to epic battles; a world of wonder awaited and children of a certain generation were able to go wherever they liked. Sadly those days are gone - or are they?
Half term fun at the Heritage Motor Centre
The Heritage Motor Centre at Gaydon, home to the world's largest collection of British cars, is organising a number of fun filled activities for families to enjoy during October half term.
Contemporary art commission to go on display at Burlington Arcade
The Royal Academy of Arts and Burlington Arcade have announced a new commission by British-based practice United Visual Artists.
Backbeat to debut at Glasgow’s Citizens Theatre
Backbeat, the adaptation of one of the UK’s best-loved British films, will have its world premiere at the Citizens Theatre in Glasgow in February 2010.
Get your kids drawing – without the crayons!
Every parent knows how much kids love to draw. Settling them down with some sheets of paper and a set of crayons can keep them occupied for hours! Drawing does not only stimulate imagination and creativity, but it can also play a crucial role in a child’s development – improving cognitive skills, problem-solving abilities and fine motor skills.
Embark on your own rock star tour
The rock-star on tour: astonishing locations, the best hotels, wild nights, broken strings and hearts, and great music. For many, the celebrity road-trip is a dream, but with Flight Centre’s Round The World Experts, it’s a reality.
Grosvenor celebrates the ‘Story of Belgravia’
A unique exhibition celebrating people’s memories of Belgravia – one of London’s most vibrant and prestigious destinations - will conclude Grosvenor’s successful ‘Story of Belgravia’ campaign, which kicked off in 2009 with a series of events and themed walking tours.