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The Plough and Harrow, Guarlford, nr Malvern
12:48pm Friday 19th February 2010
Spot on for presentation. Dessert wars almost broke out when CHRIS VAUGHAN and his girlfriend were persuaded by staff to share a dish of yummy puddings.
Dizzee Rascal and Faithless headline
11:48am Tuesday 16th February 2010
The UK’s premier dance festival, GlobalGathering, will be celebrating its tenth year this summer. Taking place in Stratford-upon-Avon on the 30th and 31st July, the festival is proud to announce seminal dance legends Faithless and hip-hop impresario Dizzee Rascal as the first headline acts on the tenth anniversary bill.
REVIEW: Whistle Down the Wind at Bristol Hippodrome
9:42am Tuesday 16th February 2010
No Matter What they tell you Whistle Down the Wind is a delightful tale which shows the contrast between innocence and adulthood as seen through the eyes of children.
New album and tour for the Gaslight Anthem
9:31am Tuesday 16th February 2010
THE year 2009 was monumental for US band The Gaslight Anthem.
REVIEW: Fred Zeppelin at Marr's Bar, Worcester
8:53am Monday 15th February 2010
Worcester’s favorite tribute act didn’t fail to leave anyone jaw-agape in an awe-inspiring two hour spectacle at the Marr’s Bar on Saturday.
The Marwood, Worcester
12:15pm Friday 12th February 2010
Pub has perfect dishes. LAUREN ROGERS discovered she couldn’t get enough of the food on offer at a busy bar and restaurant close to Worcester city centre.
REVIEW: The Rocky Horror Show
10:51am Tuesday 9th February 2010
I’M no prude, but even I was surprised to see a man stride through the Malvern Theatres foyer in a tight red basque and black thong.
REVIEW: The Nutcracker
9:52am Tuesday 9th February 2010
When an evening that you know is in February is transformed in to the fantasy world of toy dolls coming to life, a gang of mice battling with an army of soldiers and a Nutcracker the favourite toy of the little girl then you realise it is Christmas Eve in the enchanted world of ballet.
The Swan, Hanley Swan.
10:37am Friday 5th February 2010
Puddings were big hit. Seduced by its picturesque location overlooking a duck pond, STEPHANIE PREECE tried the lunchtime menu at a bustling village pub
Recipe: Pan fried duck with rhubarb and ginger sauce
10:48am Friday 5th February 2010
AS we enter a new decade, expect to be eating roast duck or grouse for lunch, followed by a helping of ripe mangosteen.
REVIEW: Sunking at Coach House, Malvern
11:56am Thursday 4th February 2010
THIS new drama from MalvernBard is about struggling to stay afloat when faced with change and it has a heartbreakingly beautiful end.
Gloriously funny
10:00am Thursday 4th February 2010
THERE aren’t many award-winning comedy string trios with international reputations for brilliance.
Is that Diana? No, but it's the next best thing
7:50am Wednesday 3rd February 2010
THE sights and sounds of Motown are on the way to Worcestershire.
Homeward bound
12:50pm Tuesday 2nd February 2010
Two counties band The Misers will perform in front of a local audience next month. Lauren Rogers spoke to them...
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