Entertainment
Award winning pub offers post-Christmas detox
A dining pub may not be the usual place to detox, however The Granville @ Barford has come up with an ingenious idea to encourage people to kick start a healthier diet for the New Year. A special healthy low calorie menu has been devised in conjunction with Sureslim UK, an international weight and wellness company.
Den’s divorce is Brits favourite Christmas classic
The moment when ‘Dirty Den’ Watts served his wife Angie with divorce papers on Christmas Day 1986 has been voted the best Christmas soap storyline of all time by 1,500 TV fans on MSN Entertainment.
Legendry soul singer Van Morrison returns to EMI Music
Multi-award-winning legendary soul singer and songwriter Van Morrison has returned to EMI Music, with a live recording slated for release in early 2009. The album marks the first record to be issued on Morrison’s own label, Listen To The Lion Records, which will be distributed worldwide by EMI. The album captures the widely-acclaimed live performance Morrison gave at the venerable Hollywood Bowl in November, which featured a breathtaking recreation of the “Astral Weeks” album.
Enjoy an Argentine Tango in Ireby
If Strictly Come Dancing’s Saturday night Argentine tangos have left you hungry for more of this passionate fusion of elegance and romance, resolve to hit the dance floor with your own flicks, biciclettas and South American attitude in the New Year.
Village People top the party favourites chart
Get ready to don your leathers and hard hat as The Village People’s classic hit, YMCA, has been crowned the UK’s favourite Christmas party tune ever, in a survey released by MSN Music (music.uk.msn.com).
Brits fall victim to festive fraud
Seventeen million of us Brits will be at the mercy of festive fraudsters this year, as bars and restaurants throughout the country fail to put in place proper security measures to protect their customers.
Paranormal investigations in Coventry!
Fright Nights, the UK’s leading ghost hunting specialist, will be holding an exclusive paranormal investigation for the first time in the historic city of Coventry. On Friday 16 January 2009 from 9pm – 5am members of the public will be able to spend the night at St Mary's Guildhall, an ancient building rife with paranormal activity. The Guildhall, which is one of the finest medieval guildhalls in England, has stood in the heart of the city for 650 years.
Warwickshire pub to raise £1,000 for charity
The Granville @ Barford will be celebrating New Years Eve with a special Rock ‘n Roll themed party which will also raise money for charity. Money from each ticket sold will be donated to “Lupus West Midlands”, the national charity for people with the incurable immune system illness.
Cheka Kidogo - Final chance to see Rankin Exhibition
The final chance to see celebrity fashion photographer Rankin's ‘Cheka Kidogo' outdoor exhibition, sponsored by The Co-operative Bank is fast approaching, as the display is due to end on 21 December 2008.
Craig Revel Horwood waltzes into Westfield
Craig Revel Horwood shot to fame through the hit show Strictly Come Dancing and has also appeared on Celebrity Master Chef. His autobiography, All Balls and Glitter: My Life, includes some surprising stories - his time as a drag queen, his straight marriage and going to extreme lengths to realise his showbiz dream from small town Ballarat, Australia. He also reveals behind the scenes gossip about the stars on Strictly Come Dancing.
Youngsters get a taste for fashion at National Portrait Gallery
A group of 15 young carers from children’s charity, Action for Children, aged 14 – 19, stepped in to the world of fashion at the National Portrait Gallery, in two day-long ‘Fashion and Photography’ workshops (21 & 29 November). The youngsters who attended are supported by Action for Children’s Haringey Young Carers project.
Jade Goody set to delight shoppers at Lakeside
Everyone’s favourite Big Brother contestant Jade Goody will be at Lakeside Shopping Centre on Sunday 7th December signing copies of her new book ‘Jade: Catch a Falling Star’. This is the second instalment of her life story which is both funny and moving and told with fierce honesty.
T4’s festive fun in the land of the rising sun
This Christmas, T4 has a whole host of seasonal celebrations to keep viewers in the festive mood. Steve, Miquita, Alexa and Rick will be on hand everyday from the 22nd December to 4th January with a fortnight of excitement that includes a week in Tokyo, Japan, as well as special interviews, performances and features to entertain viewers over the holiday period.
Cheryl Cole – The angel of the north
Liverpool artist Lee Jones has created a striking image of X Factor judge Cheryl Cole as the ‘Angel of the North’. Currently riding high in the charts with pop group Girls Aloud, and lighting up our TV screens every Saturday night as a mentor and judge to Wannabe singers, Cole is fast becoming a national heroine.
Jingle your way to stardom this Christmas
This Christmas Pringles is giving you and your family the chance to grab your 5 minutes of fame by starring in your very own TV advertisement. Jingles for Pringles is a nationwide contest that invites families and friends to record their own Christmas jingle. The best one will be turned into a 30 sec Pringles advertisement that will air on primetime TV on Christmas Day.