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Book review: Step into summer with Scholastic Children’s Books

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 13:09:34 GMT

Forget super heroes and meet sewer hero Stan Stinky, the grime-fighting star of a sparkling summer line-up from Scholastic Children’s Books.

1984, Grand Theatre, Blackpool

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 10:18:10 GMT

Any worries George Orwell’s grim political fiction is long past its’ own sell-by date are always offset by a daily reading of the news headlines.

Soul Sister, The Lowry, Salford - review

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 10:14:03 GMT

Soul survivor might better have described the career of singing star Tina Turner, celebrated in this new musical.

Book review: Britty Britty Bang Bang by Hugh Dennis

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 09:40:46 GMT

Hugh Dennis wasn’t quite sure how to react when his friend, Irish comedian Ardal O’Hanlon, told him he was the most British person he had ever met.

Book review: The Distinguished Assassin by Nick Taussig

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 11:25:14 GMT

Nick Taussig is determined we should never forget the brutal excesses of Stalin’s Soviet Russia…

Darren Milby column: Is plastic surgery in Vogue?

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 09:44:15 GMT

Did you see the pictures of Madonna in the papers recently?

Eating Out: Seafood pub is a foodies’ paradise

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 09:32:56 GMT

Lovers of fresh seafood – and other culinary delights – are in for a treat at the newly re-opened Fenwick Arms at Claughton near Lancaster.

Book review: No-Balls and Googlies by Geoff Tibballs

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 10:25:52 GMT

As Test match cricket enjoys a resurgence of interest, thanks in no small part to Lancashire’s Andrew Flintoff and the unforgettable series against Australia in 2005, what better time to take a closer look at this inimitable game?

Book review: Flappers by Judith Mackrell

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 10:22:16 GMT

Long before ‘the sisterhood’ burnt their bras in the 1970s, a diverse group of young women were declaring their female independence in the same spirit of reckless determination.

Book review: Spartacus: Rebellion by Ben Kane

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 11:56:30 GMT

Ben Kane’s superb Spartacus ‘mini series’ takes historical Roman novel writing to heady new heights in the final, pulsating instalment of the slave rebellion that shook the mighty Roman empire.

Book review: The Affair by Gill Paul

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 14:18:00 GMT

The steamy love affair between Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton is not the only drama creating sparks on the set of the iconic film Cleopatra in 1961.

VIDEO: Michael Jackson show at the Winter Gardens

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 10:29:09 GMT

A Michael Jackson tribute show is set to moonwalk into Morecambe’s most iconic venue.

Lancaster and Morecambe events listings: June 7 to 10

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 15:18:44 GMT

Out and about this weekend? Here’s what’s on in Lancaster and Morecambe.

Chance to sponsor Morecambe’s one man band festival

Mon, 03 Jun 2013 12:26:12 GMT

More Music is offering a unique sponsorship opportunity this summer and anyone can get involved.

Book review: Summer is here with Macmillan Children’s Books

Thu, 30 May 2013 14:52:22 GMT

An outstandingly beautiful story about a girl coping with her friend’s death, a thrilling adventure featuring pirates and monsters, a hundred decker bus and a madcap pair of puddled plumbers are leading the summer charge at Macmillan Children’s Books.

Book review: The O Level Book and The Eleven-Plus Book - Forewords by Dr Martin Stephen

Thu, 30 May 2013 10:52:55 GMT

With talk of scrapping GCSEs fresh in everyone’s minds and grammar schools still a popular choice with parents, here are two perfect books to settle that age-old argument between the generations… were the exams of yesteryear really harder?

Book review: Time for Bed by Petr Horáček

Thu, 30 May 2013 10:29:09 GMT

Turn down the lights, snuggle up close and share the timeless rituals of getting ready for bed in this adorable and innovative board book from award-winning author and illustrator Petr Horáček.

Lee Nelson coming to Grand

Wed, 29 May 2013 13:13:48 GMT

Top comedian Lee Nelson is coming to Lancaster’s Grand Theatre, The Visitor can exclusively reveal.

Dirty Dancing, Palace Theatre, Manchester: Review

Wed, 29 May 2013 13:06:46 GMT

To paraphrase the great Groucho Marx, I had the time of my life – but this wasn’t quite it.

Domestic abuse survivor gives fellow victims a Voice

Wed, 29 May 2013 13:02:44 GMT

Domestic violence survivor Eve Thomas is giving hope to thousands of victims all over the world with an  inspirational new book.