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Interview: Tony Benn
11:09am Monday 30th June 2008
Britain’s foremost socialist, Tony Benn, shared his forthright views with Citizen reporter, Nazia Parveen, following a conference in Preston.
Interview: Paul Daniels
1:02pm Friday 27th June 2008
PAUL Daniels is in a mischievous mood when I call.
Interview: Craig Chalmers
12:46pm Friday 27th June 2008
Craig Chalmers thought his chances of a leading stage role had disappeared when he was voted off TV’s search for Joseph. But now he’s touring the country in his dream role.
Interview: Andrea Glass
8:42pm Thursday 26th June 2008
ANDREA Glass isn't your typical female singer-songwriter.
Preston: Anderton Arms
10:02pm Monday 23rd June 2008
The Ember Inns company prides itself on creating a friendly, relaxing atmosphere for adults, and that’s exactly what you get at the Anderton Arms pub in Fulwood.
Interview: Frazer Hines
12:30pm Friday 20th June 2008
THE cast for the classic farce See How They Run which comes to Blackpool's Grand Theatre next week reads like a who's who of comedy actors.
The Police @ Arena, Manchester
12:20pm Friday 20th June 2008
MANY years ago BC (Before Children) we were on holiday near Nimes.
Interview: Calvin Party
12:17pm Friday 20th June 2008
When Calvin Party return for a show in Darwen next week, it will mean something special to lead singer John Donaldson.
Sinatra @ Palace Theatre, Manchester
11:00pm Thursday 19th June 2008
OL BLUE Eyes is ol black n'white eyes for most of the Sinatra Show at the Palace Theatre, Manchester until Sunday, June 8.
Interview: The Brute Chorus
8:46pm Thursday 26th June 2008
THE Brute Chorus' first single, a double a-side titled Chateau/The Cuckoo And The Stolen Heart, contained grim tales of spurned lovers, murderous revenge and wolves in wolves's clothing.
The Revenger's Tragedy @ Royal Exchange, Manchester
10:53pm Tuesday 17th June 2008
JUST in case you're in any doubt what to expect, the programme for the Revenger's Tragedy has a blood splattered look about it and depicts a sombre looking Stephen Tompkinson cuddling up to a skeleton.
Leyland Band @ St Mary's RC Church, Leyland
1:55pm Tuesday 17th June 2008
The modern circular church of St Mary’s in Leyland was the venue for a RNLI fundraising concert on Sunday, June 15, and home-turf for the renowned Leyland Band.
Dr Korczak's Example @ Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester
10:57pm Friday 13th June 2008
It is difficult to believe that Dr Korczak's Example, a play about the treatment of Jews in World War II, by the award winning David Greig, is based on a true story.
If I Were You @ Library Theatre, Manchester
10:56pm Friday 13th June 2008
IF only life were this simple.
Interview: The Rising
11:03am Friday 13th June 2008
THE Rising are a local band who are on the up. Every time I catch the lads playing, whether it be down the pub or on festival stages, the unabashed energy they put into their performances is never anything less than 100 per cent.
Interview: Chris Helme
10:41am Friday 13th June 2008
As lead singer with The Seahorses, Chris Helme shared stages with The Rolling Stones, U2 and Oasis. Now he's heading out on his own and is coming to Accrington and, as he tells us, he couldn't be happier.
Mawdesley: The Black Bull
9:45am Wednesday 11th June 2008
I could have lounged around The Black Bull in Mawdesley for the best part of Sunday afternoon, such is the atmosphere of this oldie worldie pub.
Interview: Michael Portillo
4:13pm Friday 6th June 2008
Michael Portillo, who appears in an 'Audience With' show in Preston on June 14, has had a truly fascinating life.
Interview: Sally Morgan
10:50am Friday 6th June 2008
SALLY Morgan isn't your average TV psychic. She doesn't have a dodgy haircut or a mystical look in her eye.
Interview: The Krankies
10:15am Friday 6th June 2008
In a show that could have stepped out of a time machine, the cream of variety performers from past decades are going on tour. The Best of British Variety Tour features The Krankies, Cannon and Ball, Paul Daniels, Frank Carson, Jimmy Cricket and the Brotherhood of Man. We spoke to Janette and Ian Krankie.
Review: Tapes 'n' Tapes, Academy, Manchester
11:31am Wednesday 4th June 2008
THERE was I thinking that the people of Manchester were a musically educated bunch when I turned up to a half-empty Academy to enjoy Tapes 'n' Tapes whilst Vampire Weekend played to a sold out crowd upstairs.
Interview: Rupert Hill
3:26pm Friday 30th May 2008
He was Corrie's favourite Baldwin until he left the soap in a dramatic exit earlier this year. Rupert Hill - who played Jamie Baldwin - speaks about life after The Street.
Interview: Julie Buckfield
3:23pm Friday 30th May 2008
REHEARSING for comedy The Naked Truth has allowed actress Julie Buckfield to add "pole-dancing" to her impressive CV.
Interview: Andy Fairweather Low
3:22pm Friday 30th May 2008
WHEN Andy Fairweather Low embarked on his first solo tour in over 25 years, he began it at Darwen's Library Theatre.
Bruce Springsteen @ Old Trafford Football Ground, Manchester
11:02pm Thursday 29th May 2008
THE greatest live show in the world came to Old Trafford football ground last night - and it didn't disappoint.
Clayton Green: The Beaumont
2:42pm Thursday 29th May 2008
What is it about chefs that makes them want to destroy fresh crisp cabbage with some sort of redcurrant jelly?
Darwen Live @ various venues, Darwen
2:22pm Monday 26th May 2008
THE first day of the annual Darwen music festival got into full swing yesterday.
Mawdesley: The Robin Hood
6:56pm Friday 23rd May 2008
After an Anglezarke ramble my daughter and I were famished and ready for a hearty meal so we ventured to The Robin Hood, in rural Mawdesley.
Interview: Cara Dillon
11:30am Friday 23rd May 2008
Cara Dillon was one of the brightest new stars in folk music, winning a host of awards.
Interview: Peter Tork
11:14am Friday 23rd May 2008
Former Monkee Peter Tork is headlining the main stage at this weekend's Darwen Live music festival. We caught up with the man himself IT'S 2pm UK time, 9am US time when I ring Peter Tork, formerly of The Monkees, for our interview.
National News
Gay refugee protest at Pride parade
Updated 9:36am Saturday 5th July 2008
Gay and lesbian revellers plan to protest against the treatment of gay people from other countries by governments including Britain's at a colourful Pride parade.
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Clayton Green: The Beaumont
What is it about chefs that makes them want to destroy fresh crisp cabbage with some sort of redcurrant jelly?
Mawdesley: The Robin Hood
After an Anglezarke ramble my daughter and I were famished and ready for a hearty meal so we ventured to The Robin Hood, in rural Mawdesley.
Ribchester: The White Bull
I had been trying to book a table at the White Bull for weeks - every time I was told "Sorry we're fully booked".
Eccleston: The Original Farmers Arms
That close knit village feel is so tangible at The Original Farmers Arms.
Euxton: Euxton Mills Hotel
I hadn't had fish and chips for ages so when I saw it on the menu at the Euxton Mills pub I jumped at it straight away for a midweek lunch, knowing I'd be working late.
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