Entertainment

Popularity of poker prompts Nottingham venue to play its cards right
Following the success of one of the UK’s most recognisable female TV presenters and journalists in an international poker tournament, Nottingham’s leading entertainment venue is launching a new poker room that will open up the game to those wanting to learn more about how to play.

Adam's Farm proves popular with Countryfile fans
Fans of the TV series Countryfile now have the opportunity to visit the home of its presenter, Adam Henson, more easily as regional coach operators Bakers Dolphin, are offering tours to the well-loved farm park.

Travel interest to New York City up 27% following Made in Chelsea
Hotel searches to New York City have increased by 27 per cent following the new series of Made in Chelsea NYC, according to hotel search website trivago.co.uk.

Footballers’ favourite cars
The Range Rover is the most popular car with Premiership footballers, according to research by Oracle Finance.

David Beckham introduces new styles and fresh trends at H&M this autumn
This autumn, David Beckham is introducing new styles and fresh trends to his David Beckham Bodywear range for H&M, again with a focus on comfort, fit and function.

Countdown clock ticks down to Barclays Premier League return
Channel 4 has partnered with BT Sport for an exclusive ad campaign featuring the broadcaster’s flagship Countdown series to promote the return of the Barclays Premier League football season.

Cast announced for infectious new C4 comedy, Scrotal Recall
Johnny Flynn, Antonia Thomas and Daniel Ings will star as co-leads in brand new Channel 4 comedy series Scrotal Recall, produced by Clerkenwell Films.
Made In Chelsea: New York set to put Brits in an Empire State of mind
As the cast of Made in Chelsea trade the streets of SW3 for the glamour of New York in the new TV series, many viewers can be forgiven for turning green with envy.

Stellar cast of much-loved British actors in new BBC One comedy Boomers
The brand-new BBC One comedy series Boomers has a stellar cast of much-loved British actors: Russ Abbot, Stephanie Beacham, Philip Jackson, James Smith, Alison Steadman, June Whitfield and Paula Wilcox. Boomers follows the ups and downs of three couples living in Thurnemouth, 'Norfolk's only West-facing resort.'

New pro dancer confirmed for Strictly Come Dancing 2014
The BBC has announced a new addition to the Strictly Come Dancing 2014 professional dancer line-up. Australian-born Trent Whiddon joins the show after Robin Windsor had to withdraw from the competition owing to injury.

2014/15 Football on the BBC
The 2014/15 football season is about to get under way and the BBC is offering more coverage than ever to audiences.

Maggie's Retro Funfair travels to Chelsea
To get you in the mood for the final fun-filled bank holiday of the year, Maggie’s will be starting the celebrations a week early, on Thursday 14th August at 10.30pm with a full on Retro Funfair.

The film buff's guide to Malta
With news that Angelina Jolie has chosen Malta as the location for her forthcoming film with husband Brad Pitt, the spotlight is once again on this Mediterranean gem which is a firm favourite with movie-makers.

New opportunity to own an iconic BookBench sculpture
Fifty beautiful benches shaped as open books, each one brought to life by a different local or famous artist, have popped up all over London this summer to captivate visitors and celebrate reading for enjoyment as part of the National Literacy Trust’s Books about Town campaign.

The Varsity Hotel launches Cambridge’s first rooftop theatre
This August, The Varsity Hotel & Spa in Cambridge will host a summer season of open air Shakespeare atop its stunning rooftop garden.