IT is one of the iconic images of the Great British seaside – the jolly fisherman jumping for joy on […]
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BLACK Sabbath guitar hero Tony Iommi last night made a surprise return to the stage, blasting out the iconic Paranoid […]
Weird and wonderful weather captured in global photo contest
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You might want to sleep on it – Brum’s latest public sculpture
THEY’RE seeing red at the University of Birmingham – after the unveiling today of a bold new sculpture that’s been […]
Historic cathedral city invaded by giant B-movie monsters
SOMETHING monstrous is happening in the city of Lincoln. Historic buildings and landmarks are soon to be invaded by giant […]
Enjoy hugs from Johnny Vegas at Britain’s big ceramics festival
EVERYBODY needs a hug from time to time, and funnyman Johnny Vegas, who lives with the challenges of ADHD, knows […]
Inspector Morse: House Of Ghosts, Birmingham Rep review
HE is one of the most iconic figures in modern crime fiction. Detective Inspector Endeavour Morse won the hearts of […]
Late Motörhead legend Lemmy gets mugged in the Potteries
ROCK icon Lemmy was no mug when it came to redefining rock and roll. He took music back to basics, […]
It’s okay to sing the praises of a holiday that hits the right notes
YOU know the feeling. You’re just back home after a holiday abroad and you’re singing its praises to friends and […]
Revealed: My 20 favourite rock gigs and pop shows of all time
AFTER more than 50 years of reviewing rock and roll gigs, pop shows and festivals, I’m often asked what my […]
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