Have you ever dreamt of acting alongside two of Britain’s great actors – Ian McKellen and Patrick Stewart? Two local boys will have the chance to do just this when the award winning actors team up next April in Samuel Beckett’s Waiting for Godot at the King’s Theatre.

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After the weekend’s freezing conditions, Rescue Services found themselves with an 80% increase in call-outs on Monday. If it happened to you, would you be prepared?

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It’s a spectacularly special spectacle, this Aladdin at the King’s Theatre. Go on spec to see what I mean, and don’t forget to pick up your glasses on the seat as you go in. For this is a show with added depth - 3D. And unlike the old red/green glasses which promised 3D in some ‘50s movies and didn’t work unless both your eyes had balanced vision, these magic holographic specs suit everyone, and the effects are absolutely stunning. Read the rest of this entry »

The bathroom has always been a bit of a Cinderella in the average household, seen as pretty functional and not somewhere to make a lifestyle statement. True, we all probably know that a nicely decorated bathroom does attract buyers and maybe we indulge ourselves with a power shower or a whirlpool bath. We may even go for the modern wetroom concept. But it’s still really focusing on washing in comfort, rather than really making the most of the room as somewhere to relax and spend time.
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