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 […]
Legends and Lioness lead holiday hotspot football escapes
FOOTBALL’S new season may have only just kicked off – but competition is, quite literally, heating up as legends lead […]
Record-breaking karate day in Okinawa isn’t just for kicks
HERE’S one that’s not just for kicks. Japan’s subtropical southern islands are to stage Karate Day, the big annual event […]
Book Review: Serial killer claims more victims at Stratford’s RSC
PUT OUT THE LIGHT by Guy Hale (Bullington Press,£9.95) Rating: **** ALL the world’s a stage for a killer with […]
London is turning turtle with the help of a host of celebrity A-listers
LONDON’S turning turtle – but in the best possible way. Life-sized turtle sculptures are surfacing all over the capital, designed […]
Giant painting to mark Women’s Euros football is pitch perfect
NOW that’s what I call making a pitch. Regular readers will know that I’m a fan of Swiss-French artist Saype, […]
Geezer Butler: why our Sabbath farewell had to be at Villa Park
THE roar of the crowd; the fans baying for more; thousands chanting the names of their heroes … it’s something […]
Paul Cole Writes 