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Review: The Sparrowhawk, Fence

5:42pm Monday 17th June 2013

THE Sparrowhawk has long been a favoured destination for those seeking a country pub without having to stray too far off the beaten track.

Pub review: The New Inn, Clitheroe

5:28pm Thursday 13th June 2013

Whenever I think of a traditional, real ale pub, this popular market town hostelry is always one that springs to mind.

Review: The Plough, Oswaldtwistle

5:57pm Monday 10th June 2013

In need of a hearty meal and with my dad in tow, I headed to the Plough, a pub I’d long meant to visit.

Pub of the week: Bridge Beer Huis, Burnley

5:42pm Friday 7th June 2013

I think it is quite appropriate to do my first pub review on one of the most popular ‘watering holes’ in the area.

Review: The Copper Jar, Thwaites Empire Theatre, Blackburn

5:05pm Tuesday 4th June 2013

WHEN your original review of a work sent its writer back to the drawing board, it’s a daunting prospect to watch the revamped version.

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Review: Muse, Etihad Stadium, Manchester

2:14pm Tuesday 4th June 2013

MUSE might have been together for nearly 20 years - but at Manchester's Etihad Stadium on Saturday they proved why they are one of the best - exploding onto the stage - backed up by giant flame throwers.

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Review: Blueberries, Clitheroe

6:05pm Monday 3rd June 2013

Nestled on the edge of Clitheroe Market, Blueberries is not your typical market greasy spoon.

Dinner with Pacino felt like being "in a scene from Heat", says Cheam businessman

12:28pm Monday 3rd June 2013

A CHEAM businessman felt like he was “in a scene from Heat” when he had an intimate dinner with movie megastar Al Pacino.

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Review: Chic with Nile Rodgers, Manchester Ritz

9:37am Thursday 30th May 2013

THE ultimate hitmaker that is Nile Rodgers gave a sold out Ritz a masterclass on the history of pop music over the last 35 years in one incredible night in Manchester.

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Review: Spice Lounge, Rishton

5:26pm Monday 27th May 2013

THE mist swept across the moors as we drove towards Wilpshire on a bleak Saturday night but the Spice Lounge shone out like a beacon.

Review: Eurovision Song Contest

4:38pm Friday 24th May 2013

AND so one of the great annual highlights on the TV calendar has been and gone.

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Shane’s film coming up Roses at premiere

10:22am Thursday 23rd May 2013

LAST summer, a resurrection no one thought possible took place in Heaton Park.

Review: Piccolino's, Clitheroe

5:51pm Monday 20th May 2013

Review: The Apprentice, BBC1

5:39pm Friday 17th May 2013

I’D thought I was doing well, but three weeks in my resolve failed and I fell into the trap of watching The Apprentice.

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Review: The Voice, BBC1

11:52am Friday 10th May 2013

THE coolest furniture on TV has revolved for the final time, the teams have been sorted, the battle lines are drawn and — let’s face it — The Voice goes downhill from now on.

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Review: Divine, Warner Street, Accrington

4:25pm Monday 6th May 2013

Divine caught my eye as an intriguing little coffee shop.

Review: Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes, Burnley Blues Festival

11:21am Monday 6th May 2013

A FESTIVAL reaching its 25th anniversary deserves something special – and on Saturday night, boy did Burnley get it.

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Review: Mike Sanchez Band, Burnley Blues Festival

11:20am Monday 6th May 2013

HAVING played the first Burnley Blues Festival in 1988, it was fitting that Mike Sanchez was invited back to headline the opening night of the event’s 25th anniversary, at Burnley Mechanics.

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Review: The Willows, Blackburn

5:24pm Monday 29th April 2013

DINING out is usually a rushed or last minute decision in my world.

Review: Chiquito, Blackburn

4:34pm Monday 22nd April 2013

IT was a grey Friday, so the features desk decided to go ‘down Mexico way’ to find some heat.

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