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A good walk !

Tue, 24 Jan 2006 11:40:07 GMT

Walking for pleasure is Britain’s most popular leisure activity. According to the Ramblers Association 77% of adults walk for pleasure at least once a month. So what makes a good walk? Let us know...

Up Market - A brief guide to London's market life

Mon, 13 Feb 2006 19:17:47 GMT

London’s market culture is currently the trendy shopper’s little secret. There’s that certain sense of mystery, wandering past cluttered stalls and not knowing whether you’ll find trash or treasure.

The Midlands - showcase for artistic talent

Sun, 26 Feb 2006 16:39:16 GMT

Regional art galleries increasingly showcase real talent. Three galleries really stand out; the first of these is Compton Verney in Warwickshire.

Nottingham- West Bridgford pub crawl

Mon, 27 Feb 2006 15:15:24 GMT

West Bridgford is the land everyone forgot about. The fact that the entire population appears made up of tramps, students and old people seems to create a permanent and calming sense of well-being..

A Good Walk In The Lakedistrict

Mon, 06 Mar 2006 18:23:01 GMT

Little Langdale is the perfect place to escape from the tourists in the Lake District as it is a much smaller valley than that of its counterpart Great Langdale and thus less frequented.

Undress to the waist

Fri, 17 Mar 2006 11:48:58 GMT

Addicts of House may occasionally forget that the doctors and patients are actors. When the patients are actors and the doctors are indeed doctors, the fun really starts.

Spring Offerings at the Tate Modern

Fri, 17 Mar 2006 13:23:10 GMT

The large construction of piles of white plastic boxes has an arresting presence as it looms over you like a giant bear waiting to strike, Georgia King describes the lastest offerings from Tate Modern

Closer

Sat, 18 Mar 2006 16:46:28 GMT

Cupid is not an amorous creature in the story, but a mischievous child with poisoned arrows. The film is walking a tight-rope with its heavily dialogue and lack of action, but it refuses to stumble..

In Praise of Sheep

Thu, 23 Mar 2006 18:07:14 GMT

Lambs will soon be seen once again in the meadows throughout the country but Kay Green wonders are they intelligent?

Ashtanga Yoga: Sport for the Unsporty

Sat, 25 Mar 2006 15:17:34 GMT

Yoga’s biggest challenge isn’t in getting your legs behind your head; though believe me, that’s tricky, writes Barbara Cooke. It’s in learning not to compare yourself to anyone else.

The Birmingham Carling Academy's Ramshackle

Wed, 05 Apr 2006 22:22:46 GMT

When you’re chucked out at three in the morning, every muscle in your body will be aching, and your feet will feel as if they’re about to drop off, but you’ll be contented with a night well spent.

What May brings us on the Big Screen.

Wed, 05 Apr 2006 22:43:21 GMT

May: A month of box office wonders. After the New Year hits such as Brokeback Mountain, Walk the Line, Capote, The Constant Gardner and King Kong one has to wonder what is in store.

Charlotte Bronte's Inspiration

Thu, 06 Apr 2006 12:36:01 GMT

Norton Conyers spoke to Charlotte Bronte like no other stately home, inspiring her to write Jane Eyre. Upon visiting it herself, Eloise Anson, discovers that its walls have far more stories to tell.

My first rock climb

Fri, 07 Apr 2006 19:30:13 GMT

Bit by bit I’d hauled my lardy frame to half a foot away from the summit and it was at this point youthful exuberance and determination to succeed began to waiver Joe Lusk goes rock climbing.

Not living up to Kate Moss

Tue, 11 Apr 2006 11:14:48 GMT

As a waitress, I am expected to maintain the looks of Kate Moss, whilst casting flirtatious glances at customers over coffee cups, and making seductive small talk. This is all Hollywood’s fault...

Welcome to Donowdo

Wed, 12 Apr 2006 13:46:43 GMT

“Bet there won’t be a pub,” he mutters. “Of course there will be a pub.” I say, “there is a pub clearly marked on the map.” “We don’t know for certain that we are on the right path.”

Fun on a Fiver: Leicester

Wed, 12 Apr 2006 16:51:45 GMT

Can you have a great day out for less than £20, with nothing costing more than a fiver? We challenged Donowdo correspondents to find out. Amy Salter was the first to try in Leicester.

Sheffield's alternative music scene

Thu, 13 Apr 2006 19:51:25 GMT

The Sheffield music scene has come a long way from producing music legends such as Def Leppard and Pulp. The independent music scene is big here.

The Krazy House

Fri, 21 Apr 2006 16:00:17 GMT

The Krazy House pretty much implies all you need to know about the venue from its name. Dubbed ‘The Kray’ by locals, it attracts all those Liverpudlians with a craving for alternative music.

The Shortest Sky Dive

Thu, 27 Apr 2006 16:36:30 GMT

It takes a lot of courage to skydive, but Elizabeth Hatt tries out the wind tunnel and experiences the sensation of freefall just a few feet above the ground.

Ice Hockey: a beginner's guide

Tue, 09 May 2006 20:17:28 GMT

Ice Hockey, the world's fastest team game, is full of skilful stick handling, tactics, speed and grit. Whether you want to be involved as a player or just as a spectator, one step into this icy world

The Long Weekend

Sun, 14 May 2006 13:35:21 GMT

The Tate Modern Gallery on London’s South Bank is about to unveil their first re-hang, since they opened in 2000, in a most spectacular fashion writes Georgia King

Le Bateau-The Perfect Mix!

Fri, 19 May 2006 15:50:16 GMT

Le Bateau is just the right mix of old school classics and sixties retro, along with modern indie greats, with a few up and coming bands thrown in.Its alternative style provides a real change.

Van Gogh in the Midlands

Sun, 21 May 2006 19:02:56 GMT

Compton Verney is currently playing host to Van Gogh and Britain: Pioneer Collectors, an exhibition which charts the writer’s work through those who bought and appreciated it.

Tree stripathon

Mon, 22 May 2006 11:53:37 GMT

How many trees can you plant in a weekend? Ten? Twenty, if you’re feeling fit? How about 30,000? That was the record-breaking achievement Edinburgh’s Craigmillar Castle Park in 1997.

Fall to earth

Mon, 22 May 2006 13:03:19 GMT

I cannot remember the exit. The instructor pulled my head back onto his right shoulder and slid on his butt towards the door. In less than 5 seconds I was going to jump or my like it fall...

Down in the Valley

Tue, 23 May 2006 11:45:54 GMT

Down in the Valley is set in modern day California, and stars Ed Norton as pseudo-cowboy Harlan trying to find meaning in his life, when he stumbles across angst ridden Tobe...

The Da Vinci Code

Tue, 23 May 2006 12:40:14 GMT

If you're in the mood to see something that is hilariously pretentious and with scenes straight out of any other action movie. Go and crack The Da Vinci Code..

Waiting

Wed, 24 May 2006 14:06:19 GMT

If you have ever worked in a restaurant, Waiting may be the funniest film you will see this year, however if you don’t, it would probably be one of be the worst. I never have worked in a restaurant...

X-Men: The Last Stand

Sun, 28 May 2006 22:51:16 GMT

The superhero genre has surely never been so healthy, with the recent successes of Batman, Spiderman and The X-Men affirming that we still love a good, old-fashioned battle between good and evil...

Freedom Land

Tue, 30 May 2006 19:49:46 GMT

Freedomland: 'Please – do the right thing' Which is to avoid this self-important, uninspiring look at the effect of police incompetence upon race relations.

United 93

Tue, 06 Jun 2006 10:40:55 GMT

Almost 5 years have passed…but the memory of September 11, the worst terrorist attack on American soil, is still raw. The terrible event undeniably had a big impact on the world of cinema.

The Omen

Fri, 09 Jun 2006 10:22:36 GMT

Thirty years ago, audiences of The Omen were stunned to see how easily the antichrist could infiltrate our world, and in the 2006 remake John Moore hoped to repeat the same trick.

Puffin Away

Thu, 15 Jun 2006 16:27:05 GMT

The sea is a cold, wet and uninviting place, especially for someone who can get seasick just sitting in a bath. Charlotte Glascock discovers treasure in the North Sea...

World Cup Fever? Roll on July 10

Wed, 21 Jun 2006 16:37:22 GMT

'I don’t like football. I refuse to dig up any sense of patriotism. We won't win.' Jack Sprat dislikes the World Cup. Kay Green disagrees...

The Science of Sleep

Thu, 22 Jun 2006 10:03:10 GMT

The film is visually unusual, intriguing the audience, while baffling them at the same time. Many may proclaim that they did not understand it. The weird element is what make it so good...

Confetti

Thu, 22 Jun 2006 18:31:42 GMT

This mockumentary stars some of British comedy’s finest talents, showcasing their improvising skills. The director just gave the actors the gist of the scene and let them carry on...

Beard Today, Gone Tomorrow

Fri, 23 Jun 2006 18:41:49 GMT

Beard Week starts on Monday 23 June. Here at doNOWdo we are cultivating our very own beard on the inviting face of our Operations Manager. So far we have only a few fluffy centimetres ...

10 Reasons to Stay in This Summer

Fri, 23 Jun 2006 19:37:14 GMT

Most of the time here at doNOWdo we try to provide inspiration for the perfect day out but Tom Roddison argues that the indoor life can provide all the enjoyment you need.

The Walker Gallery-A Grand Day Out

Sun, 25 Jun 2006 11:28:05 GMT

The Walker Gallery is considered to be the National Gallery of the north and has been delighting its visitors for over 120 years with one of the finest collections of art in Europe.

Over the Hedge

Tue, 27 Jun 2006 17:12:19 GMT

Over the Hedge finally sees the makers of Shrek hit gold again. The story is simple: will grumpy bear Vincent dine on Cheeky racoon RJ? What do you think? But the film never has time to become dull..

Hard Candy

Tue, 27 Jun 2006 17:40:36 GMT

There is something about first time directors that fills critics with dread, especially when they arrive fresh from the MTV stockpile. Every so often the mould gets broken...

It's a story

Wed, 28 Jun 2006 10:30:52 GMT

Forget the Da Vinci Code, the carved walls of the Rosslyn Chapel were witness to a true life drama of the boss from hell incorporating, jealousy intrigue and murder; Charlotte Glascock reports.

In Search of a Good Pub

Wed, 28 Jun 2006 10:33:00 GMT

Fun on a Fiver: Edinburgh

Wed, 28 Jun 2006 10:42:32 GMT

Has the Festival wiped you out and the Fringe pushed into third world debt territory? Here are some ideas for a fun day out on a fiver in the Athens of the North.

Art in the Wild

Wed, 28 Jun 2006 10:46:22 GMT

What is it about art galleries, museums and stately homes that makes me long for a cup of tea? Take me to an art gallery and by the second room, I’m already thinking about refreshment..

Orkney's Italian Chapel

Wed, 28 Jun 2006 10:48:41 GMT

Summer in Italy. The scent of jasmin hangs heavy in the air. The cicadas in the orange trees provide the sound track to the long, cloudless summer. But not in Orkney.

Living by Bradgate Park

Wed, 28 Jun 2006 11:34:42 GMT

I remember my parents telling me about the village and explaining how it had a very large park. I was extremely excited until it was made clear to me that Bradgate Park didn’t have swings or a slide..

Sitting in the Devil's chair

Wed, 28 Jun 2006 11:40:34 GMT

Legend has it that the Stiperstones stand as evidence of a daring attempt by the Devil to destroy England - he was foiled when his apron strings broke, scattering all the rocks he’d gathered up.

Fearless

Wed, 28 Jun 2006 14:29:49 GMT

Fans of Hero and House of Flying Daggers, may find that Fearless – a biopic of Chinese martial arts master Huo Yuanjia – fails to measure up to their expectations ...

The Wild

Wed, 28 Jun 2006 16:38:38 GMT

Is anybody else getting sick of CGI? Well if you are, you’re about to get sicker as 2006 appears to mark the demise of the traditional frame by frame animation...

Foodies in Edinburgh

Thu, 29 Jun 2006 11:01:16 GMT

The woman at the deli counter cut the rind off the parmesan, weighed it and said 'that’ll be £4.62'. Before I knew it, Snotty English Cow inside me popped up: 'You’re not proposing to sell me that?"

Beating the Festival Mafia

Thu, 29 Jun 2006 11:18:26 GMT

Richard Dawson gives some advice on how to beat the Festival Mafia of corporate sponsors and insider gossip and find some gems in Edinburgh.

The Lake House

Thu, 29 Jun 2006 17:05:13 GMT

Intriguing, thought provoking and absorbing, not words you’d normally associate with a romance. Despite being a remake of a Korean film, the Lake House provide a genuinely enthralling experience.

Fun on a Fiver: Leamington Spa

Mon, 03 Jul 2006 15:50:10 GMT

Jennifer Harper finds ways to enjoy herself on the cheap in the picturesque town of Royal Leamington Spa

Ultraviolet

Mon, 10 Jul 2006 21:34:54 GMT

Everyone has a certain soft spot for bad movies, they carry with them a certain kitschy appeal. Despite the cliches, Luke Moffat enjoyed his Monday afternoon watching Ultraviolet.

Pirates Of The Caribbean - Dead Man's Chest

Wed, 12 Jul 2006 18:53:29 GMT

Action-packed, swashbuckling lunacy on the high seas with the brilliant Johnny Depp leaves little time to bother worrying about such trifling matters as storylines - the long awaited sequel is here

Liverpool’s Science Museum

Thu, 13 Jul 2006 15:46:52 GMT

Liverpool’s Science Museum is among the grand and culturally rich heart of the city. It stands amid a formal garden and next to the famous Walker art gallery and Empire theatre.

Pretty Persuasion

Sun, 16 Jul 2006 19:26:05 GMT

A deep and chilling insight into the mind of a troubled young girl who coerces her friends into accusing their teacher of a sexual assault.

No Monkey Business

Mon, 17 Jul 2006 16:08:05 GMT

'So, it's my girlfriend's 21st birthday in precisely a week, and she wants to do something special to celebrate.' Pete Martin fulfills a childhood dream and treats his girlfriend.

Half a Century of Howard Hodgkin

Mon, 17 Jul 2006 16:30:52 GMT

"That's not art! He's only painting like that because he can't draw!" Tom Sleeman visits Tate Britain to see if he can find out a bit more about Howard Hodgkin's influence on modern art.

Galangal in Birmingham

Tue, 18 Jul 2006 15:28:33 GMT

The smell of galangal, lemongrass and garlic had my mind imprisoned in a nostalgic day dream. With eyes shut I was sat on plastic furniture in a living room that doubled as a shop come restaurant

Profile: Chukwudi Iwuji

Mon, 24 Jul 2006 15:14:39 GMT

Chuk Iwuji gave one of his first interviews to DoNowDo as he prepared for the RSC's widely-acclaimed Henry VI, described by the Daily Telegraph as "among the most unmissable events of the year."

Looking into the future

Mon, 24 Jul 2006 16:33:40 GMT

If you thought fortune telling was all crystal balls and travelling fairs then think again. Sarah Jellema visits a psychic who prefers the more business-like approach.

The art gallery where you can stay the night

Tue, 25 Jul 2006 13:13:04 GMT

Have you ever been in an art gallery just as it was about to close and felt sorry that all those works of art were going to be unobserved and unappreciated all night?

Cool at Korova Bar

Wed, 26 Jul 2006 12:57:25 GMT

Liverpool's Korova Bar has a sleek appearance with a striking red colour scheme and ultra modern fixtures. The outside walls are entirely made of glass.

Alien Encounter

Thu, 27 Jul 2006 15:50:35 GMT

"You must remove your bras. He says what every man remembers from Alien is the fact that Sigourney Weaver didn’t wear a bra and you could see her nipples." Maisie Tomlinson on the Nik Nak ad.

Innocent Voices

Mon, 31 Jul 2006 14:14:32 GMT

Set in 1980’s El Salvador, the film gives a chilling insight into the world of children who have to decide whether to fight for the vicious governing state, or the equally violent guerrila rebellion

Cars

Tue, 01 Aug 2006 18:57:56 GMT

A star-studded cast and the usual tricks and wizardry we've come to expect from Pixar combine to make Cars more of an exhilarating blast down the autobahn than a road rage incident.

Undergraduate by Day, Pole Dancer by Night

Tue, 01 Aug 2006 23:08:54 GMT

This is exactly what you think it is. It is not, as some might suppose, a provocative title heading an article which in fact transpires to be a badly-disguised pun on an expedition to the Arctic.

Enjoying the V Festival

Thu, 10 Aug 2006 16:28:50 GMT

One of the things I love most about going to festivals is how good a mood everyone is in. It’s like the first hot day of the year when everyone is smiling just because the sun is out.

Miami VIce

Thu, 10 Aug 2006 16:30:58 GMT

Miami Vice is a somewhat deflated affair, rehashing the popular eighties TV show for a modern audience.

Nacho libre

Sat, 12 Aug 2006 11:16:08 GMT

Jack Black plays a Mexican monk, Nacho, who turns to wrestling to earn extra money to feed hungry orphans.

Sourpuss at the Fringe

Mon, 14 Aug 2006 12:08:24 GMT

So you wait in line and are sitting ducks for hordes of Bright Young Things with Leaflets and Stickers, Julie Garland Singalongasomething, Spanish Guitarists with Ping Pong Balls in their cheeks...

Sleep in September

Mon, 14 Aug 2006 16:47:52 GMT

There are thousands and thousands of shows. If you tried to go to every one, it would take you a life time. As it is, it’s a case of packing in as many as you can; Hannah Ayre enjoys Edinburgh

Birmingham's Sunny Side

Tue, 22 Aug 2006 15:39:00 GMT

After searching the net, we came across the Sunflower Lounge, a bar literally a stone’s throw from the train station, which hosts bands on a Wednesday evening.

The Cream of Birmingham

Tue, 22 Aug 2006 20:58:14 GMT

When Sir Alfred Bird developed a powdered cornflower based custard in 1843, I doubt he would have anticipated it would have been part of the British armies staple diet by the time of the Crimean War.

Nottingham's taste of Italy

Wed, 23 Aug 2006 12:08:38 GMT

Luckily there is a place this side of the Midlands where Italian really does mean Italian, where pizza means freshly made thin bases and no there isn't a stuffed crust in sight: Nottinghams's Zizzi.

Lady in the Water

Thu, 24 Aug 2006 21:31:56 GMT

Shymalan's fifth opus is a gentle fairy story based upon a bed time story he made up for his children. He focus upon simple storytelling to unfold his narrative, dispensing with his usual formula.

You, Me & Dupree

Sun, 27 Aug 2006 11:50:29 GMT

When Dupree loses his home, job and car, he ended up in his best friend Carl’s house as a free-loading lodger. But overgrown adolescent Dupree is the house guest from hell to the newly wed couple.

Severance

Wed, 30 Aug 2006 21:37:59 GMT

The marketing team from a weapons manufacturing company go on a team-building weekend in Eastern Europe, but makes the fatal error of choosing a shadowy 'short-cut' when the road is blocked.

Knocking Them at the Proms

Wed, 06 Sep 2006 11:31:54 GMT

“I’ve got a tune here that will knock them – knock them flat,” said Edward Elgar as he finished the Pomp and Circumstance March - Land of Hope and Glory in 1901. It will knock them again this year..

Crank

Thu, 07 Sep 2006 19:13:54 GMT

Icy Sedgwick enjoyed Crank despite a silly plot. The pace never slows or drags.

Dancing round the Pole

Sat, 09 Sep 2006 16:17:23 GMT

Leather boots in hand, I sidled furtively into the room advertised on a leaflet posted through my door. Like some clandestine, arcane witchcraft society, there stood a small circle of nervous women.

Running from coast to coast

Sun, 10 Sep 2006 17:14:36 GMT

Richard Dawson runs from coast to coast, Edinburgh to Glasgow, along the Antonine Wall, built by the Romans in about 140 AD. It meant two days hard slog through a fine previously industrial landscape.

Right At Your Door

Wed, 13 Sep 2006 21:20:19 GMT

An art-house thriller about a virus attack lacks pace and resolution, but gives a powerful evocation of the desperation that people face in hopeless situations.

Little Miss Sunshine

Wed, 13 Sep 2006 21:26:12 GMT

Momoko Abe says that Little Miss Sunshine is a warm-hearted road-trip comedy with a superb cast.

The Queen

Wed, 20 Sep 2006 09:00:50 GMT

The Queen follows the week between Princess Diana’s death and funeral in the summer of 1997. The royal family’s initial low-profile response is damaging the monarchy. Good TV movie quality.

The Cleveland Kitchen

Mon, 25 Sep 2006 14:20:46 GMT

A good pizza should be flat, and not piled high with the wrong ingredients. Hannah Thompson finds a nearly perfect example at the right price at the Cleveland Kitchen in Bloomsbury.

An Inconvenient Truth

Thu, 28 Sep 2006 20:32:05 GMT

A challenging documentary by former Vice-President Al Gore which is a call to action on global warming.

Freshly landed on the beach

Sun, 01 Oct 2006 17:47:17 GMT

Eardley Maitland says that what truly sets Hastings apart from other seaside resorts is the fishing fleet launched from The Stade, a beach that keeps alive hundreds of years of fishing traditions.

Stray Dogs

Tue, 03 Oct 2006 19:34:21 GMT

In her second film Stray Dogs the Iranian director Marziyeh Meshkini has provided a bleak but sometimes humorous insight into life in Afghanistan through two siblings' struggle to survive.

Fresh Starters

Wed, 04 Oct 2006 15:16:38 GMT

Fresh in Nottingham offers good fresh organic food at very reasonable prices. The recipes are innovative but unpretentious, and are a step beyond the bland image of the traditional organic eatery.

The Departed

Sun, 29 Oct 2006 16:10:22 GMT

Martin Scorsese's new film The Departed is a return to form and a sure-fire Oscar winner, after a slow start. It's not a brilliant film, but it is a film of brilliant performances.

The Devil Wears Prada

Wed, 01 Nov 2006 23:15:52 GMT

The Devil Wears Prada is just a simple chick flick but its heavy fashion angle leaves it interesting enough for people who want a little more substance from their films. It's too sanitised, though.

The Prestige

Tue, 14 Nov 2006 01:10:19 GMT

The Prestige is a truly stunning film. Based on Christopher Priest's novel, it is the tale of two stage illusionists in Victorian England. Beautifully photographed, it is a moving work of art.

Casino Royale

Fri, 24 Nov 2006 21:16:16 GMT

Icy Sedgwick says Casino Royale restores the Bond franchise at last, as Daniel Craig gives a back-to-basics rough-edged interpretation that's true to the original. The best Bond since Goldfinger.

Raiding The Larder for real meat

Mon, 27 Nov 2006 19:54:59 GMT

Hannah Thompson says The Larder in Goosegate Nottingham, based in the original Boots the Chemist building, offers excellent traditionally English meaty fare. The food is sourced from farmers' markets.

Beginners Burlesque

Sun, 03 Dec 2006 12:33:14 GMT

The idea of a burlesque striptease class in Bethnal Green Working Men’s club had an alarmingly seedy ring to it. But this tiny venue is fast becoming the retro entertainment hub of East London..

Shortbus

Sun, 03 Dec 2006 15:39:00 GMT

Independent film makers are rediscovering sex, says Luke Moffatt. Shortbus is an explicit, authentic, matter-of-fact exploration of real relationships without the sentimentality of mainstream cinema.

DIY get fit

Fri, 05 Jan 2007 12:32:59 GMT

New Year: the traditional time for getting fit, losing weight and trying your hand at some DIY. So what better way to kick the year off than some DIY get fit?

I'll take the low road

Mon, 08 Jan 2007 08:02:43 GMT

Sunlight on snow is the stuff of fairy Christmases but how does a coward - and a vain coward at that - learn to ski?

Photo of the week Feb 10 2007

Mon, 08 Jan 2007 10:10:45 GMT

Winter Trees by Scott Wilkinson

Snowless sledging

Tue, 09 Jan 2007 12:11:48 GMT

Sledging through snowy wastes with nothing but the sound of the wind and your dogs to keep you company. Not much chance of that in the UK - but all is not lost

Night At The Museum

Tue, 09 Jan 2007 13:35:40 GMT

Icy Sedgwick says that Night At The Museum is a fun film that prolongs the festive cheer as the exhibits come to life after dark. Cast is a comedy Who's Who, but veteran Dick Van Dyke steals the show

In Praise of Tarantulas

Tue, 09 Jan 2007 15:44:19 GMT

They have eight legs. They are large and hairy, bite if you annoy them and they keep you awake at night. Yet some people consider tarantula spiders to be the ideal pets. Kay Green finds out why

Babel

Wed, 24 Jan 2007 09:18:26 GMT

Emotional content is a tricky business. Melodrama and tack won’t cut it anymore, especially with films that lie just on the boundary of mainstream cinema. What a relief it is that Alejandro Iñárritu i

A good cycle ride - Edinburgh to Falkirk

Wed, 24 Jan 2007 09:21:47 GMT

At the canal basin in Edinburgh there is a shiny metal notice embossed with a pretty ribbon of silver stretching as far as Glasgow. What better way to escape the city than by following this finger of

Pigs at the cat flap

Wed, 24 Jan 2007 13:13:51 GMT

Pigs don’t have a braking mechanism. They can dispose of any amount of food without pausing for breath or burps. They never refuse seconds, thirds or even tenths.

Your wall will be ready in 20 years (or so)

Wed, 31 Jan 2007 11:59:04 GMT

One of the great mysteries is how the ancient Romans turned, in fifteen centuries or so into the modern Italians. Flair, style and an individualistic streak behind the wheel of a car (or chariot). The

It's the stage she's at

Wed, 31 Jan 2007 12:11:02 GMT

Why go to drama workshops during the school holidays instead of going abroad? Alex Forde-Erskine reports on two drama workshops in Oxfordshire aimed at young people

Check your Chinese Birth Sign

Tue, 06 Feb 2007 13:35:14 GMT

Are you a pig or a rooster? Check your Chinese birth sign.

Lost: One Vicar

Tue, 06 Feb 2007 14:40:26 GMT

The bride and the groom stand before the altar but something is missing: The vicar.

Paradise Lost

Tue, 06 Feb 2007 20:38:23 GMT

Lost in the Brazilain rainforest and pursued by a mad doctor in search of the odd spare liver. Icy Sedgewick on Paradise Lost

Internet dating - desperate or daring?

Wed, 07 Feb 2007 14:01:53 GMT

“How did you two meet?” I asked my friends Neil and Carol one evening. “I advertised in The Guardian,” said Neil

What is a pig like?

Wed, 07 Feb 2007 14:04:46 GMT

It's the Chinese New Year of the Pig - Kay Green looks at piggy personalities

Photo of the Week - Feb 17 2007

Mon, 12 Feb 2007 09:35:33 GMT

Sunset over The London Eye by Martin Cannings

Charlotte's Web

Fri, 16 Feb 2007 09:30:19 GMT

A feelgood movie, mixing cute animals and some astonishingly realistic animation that will delight children everywhere

Photo of the Week

Mon, 19 Feb 2007 11:04:48 GMT

Dusk and a dustiing of snow over the Trossock Hills, Central Scotland

Photo of the Week Feb 25 2007

Mon, 19 Feb 2007 11:08:42 GMT

Mime Artist by Philp MacKenzie

Photo of the Week Jan 20 2007

Mon, 19 Feb 2007 11:21:53 GMT

Icicles hang by the wall in Llanfylin, North Wales by Morag Williams

Photo of the Week - Mar 4 2007

Fri, 23 Feb 2007 08:22:47 GMT

Newly-ploughed fields create a geometric pattern

Photo of the Week - Jan 27 2007

Fri, 23 Feb 2007 08:42:31 GMT

Grizzlie beasties inhabit the woods in Galashiels, Scottish Borders

Clairvoyant Catrina Explains - Creation

Fri, 23 Feb 2007 13:12:19 GMT

Clairvoyant Catrina knows the Big Bang Theory and all the other so called theories of the Universe but has a much simpler explanation for how everything was formed.

A stroll in the Geopark

Fri, 23 Feb 2007 14:00:21 GMT

Nice rocks! Richard Dawson discovers the Giants Causeway: a place you can visit, go for a walk round, and there is a nice pub.

Music and Lyrics

Sun, 25 Feb 2007 18:38:34 GMT

Excellent parodies of old and new music styles lift Music and Lyrics above the normal saccharine rom com

A Foodie’s Guide to Devon

Mon, 26 Feb 2007 15:06:07 GMT

The word “Devon” conjures up images of cream teas and cider. But there's more to enjoy than alcohol and neat cholesterol.

The Last King of Scotland

Mon, 26 Feb 2007 15:13:58 GMT

The Last King of Scotland brilliantly recreates the nightmare world of 1970’s Uganda under Idi Amin

Venus

Thu, 01 Mar 2007 01:53:54 GMT

Love tales between septuagenarians and twenty-somethings are not often palatable but Venus portrays the subject with humour and sensitivity.

Photo of the Week - March 9 2007

Fri, 02 Mar 2007 09:30:04 GMT

Burnt out Car by Sally Baird

Rocky Balboa

Fri, 02 Mar 2007 10:54:41 GMT

Sylvester Stallone, still dreaming of the star-dom achieved with the classic “Rocky” vehicle, decides to give it one last trundle. To add lustre he drops the “Rocky Umpteen” title format in favour of

Under-overground 1

Fri, 02 Mar 2007 13:11:27 GMT

Under-overground. A section designed to promote less heard-of music that should be heard. Reviews of bands’ concerts, CDs, MP3s, and myspace pages.

Hot Fuzz

Sun, 04 Mar 2007 10:30:26 GMT

Hot Fuzz draws on the cream of British talent for a melting pot of fun and action.

Pan's Labyrinth

Mon, 05 Mar 2007 10:37:24 GMT

Out on DVD March 12th, Pan's Labyrinth is a dark masterpiece and true classic.

The best of Exeter's Watering Holes

Mon, 05 Mar 2007 14:58:17 GMT

"That salmon is an Exe salmon!" - The best of Exeter's watering holes (and eateries)

Devon's Country Pubs

Mon, 05 Mar 2007 14:59:25 GMT

Devon is a county of fantastic countryside and fantastic pubs. But here are some country inns that offer an extra something

Looking for Ian Rankin

Mon, 05 Mar 2007 20:27:02 GMT

Real authors should spend their time sipping champagne. So thought best selling novelist Sophia McDougall author of Romanitas but the Orion authors' party didn't turn out quite like that

Neon Bible by Arcade Fire

Tue, 06 Mar 2007 18:42:55 GMT

Montreal collective The Arcade Fire dazzled us back in 2005 with acclaimed debut album Funeral. Neon Bible sees them rant about war and religion, but it is the music that does the talkin

The Worst of British

Thu, 08 Mar 2007 09:14:17 GMT

Dead goldfish and a single carrot - yes, British restaurant food is holding its own in the awfulness stakes

Photo of the Week - to 18 Mar 2007

Mon, 12 Mar 2007 09:03:54 GMT

Twirly flower by Esther Martin, age 6; taken in Hawkhill Woods.

Golden Oldies - The Goodies & Upstairs Downstairs

Tue, 13 Mar 2007 08:21:27 GMT

The Goodies and Upstairs Downstairs - Two Golden Oldies that have not been done to death on satellite TV

Must See Buildings: The Headington Shark, Oxford

Tue, 13 Mar 2007 11:16:15 GMT

Must See Buildings of Britain - An occasional series looking at the beautiful, the monumental and the wacky.

Photo of the Week - to March 25

Wed, 14 Mar 2007 10:51:09 GMT

A broken bottle has its own strange beauty

Tyneside cinema. The polishing of a gem

Wed, 14 Mar 2007 22:36:17 GMT

The last News Real cinema in Britain is having a face lift. But will it retain its charm? Ama Khinda investigates.

The Illusionist

Thu, 15 Mar 2007 00:45:08 GMT

Typical, isn't it? You wait for years for a decent movie about stage magicians, and two come along at once. Icy Sedgwick on The Illusionist

Photo Feature - Bowling

Thu, 15 Mar 2007 11:30:26 GMT

Photo Feature. Hannah Livesey-Ingham goes bowling in Durham

Under-overground 2

Mon, 19 Mar 2007 10:39:47 GMT

Tom Williams - a very listenable Dylanesque noise accompanied by a harmonica.

Ghost Rider

Thu, 22 Mar 2007 13:43:39 GMT

Every so often a movie comes along that should be abysmal, and ticks every box on the 'rubbish film' checklist - yet reaffirms your faith in Hollywood to entertain

The Good Shepherd

Fri, 23 Mar 2007 15:22:32 GMT

A superb recreation of American paranoia in the post war years.Lester Square reviews The Good Shepherd

Photo of the Week - April 1 2007

Mon, 26 Mar 2007 09:38:08 GMT

Photo of the Week - Stick Ripple by Hannah Livesey-Ingham

Must See Buildings: The Eden Project

Mon, 26 Mar 2007 14:21:07 GMT

The WOW factor is unmistakable: looking down onto the domes, so huge and yet so delicate, like dandelion clocks glistening in the sun.The Eden Project is a Must See Building

Must See Buildings: Keble College Chapel, Oxford.

Tue, 27 Mar 2007 14:30:28 GMT

Taking its inspiration from Medieval cathedrals, Keble College chapel looks like Granny decided to knit you one

Make your own charcoal

Wed, 28 Mar 2007 09:32:55 GMT

With summer coming up, what could be cooler than having a barbecue with your own home-made charcoal? Margery Jennings went on a charcoal-making course to learn how.

Sailing - A Practical Guide

Wed, 28 Mar 2007 13:49:04 GMT

Alex Forde-Erskine finds that sailing can end up less "shipshape" than you might have hoped.

Photo Feature Silhouettes

Thu, 29 Mar 2007 07:20:30 GMT

Catherine Higginson finds unexpected beauty in the urban sky line

Clairvoyant Catrina Explains - Missing Items

Fri, 30 Mar 2007 09:07:35 GMT

Clairvoyant Catrina explains the Mystery of Missing Items

Must See Buildings - The Royal Pavillion

Fri, 30 Mar 2007 12:22:36 GMT

Effeminate? Exuberant? Or Disgusting? Brighton Pavillion is a Must See Building

Under-overground: Patrick Wolf

Fri, 30 Mar 2007 13:40:01 GMT

Magic Position is borderline genius. Jack Sprat doesn't know whether to dance or cry

Beachy Head to Birling Gap

Fri, 30 Mar 2007 19:46:40 GMT

Not a walk for when the wind is blowing, or if you are feeling really down but Kay Green recommends a stroll across Beachy Head to buck you up. The less energetic can just head for the pub.

Eltham, the Art Deco Palace

Mon, 02 Apr 2007 15:32:28 GMT

Pink leather, gold taps and a staircase for the lemur - Eltham Palace is a Must See Building

Eating out in Exeter

Tue, 03 Apr 2007 09:30:35 GMT

From dustbin lid pizzas to elegant Thai food, Exeter has it all. Margery Jennings visits Exeter eateries including the Hotel Barcelona, El Farid and the Red Square.

Photo of the Week - May 11

Tue, 03 Apr 2007 11:19:16 GMT

If sober wasps are aggressive, just wait till they're drunk! Hannah Livesey-Ingham is not afraid.

The Number 23

Tue, 03 Apr 2007 20:55:05 GMT

Icy Sedgwick finds that The Number 23 is more than just a thriller by numbers

TMNT

Tue, 03 Apr 2007 21:23:36 GMT

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles meets the 21st Century, with slick CGI animation and celebrity voices.

Clairvoyant Catrina Explains - Butter side down

Thu, 05 Apr 2007 10:38:23 GMT

Accident or Intelligent Design? Toast always falls butter side down. The Mystic Mog explains why.

Oars at dawn

Thu, 05 Apr 2007 12:45:36 GMT

Why does anyone want to sit in a freezing boat at 6 a.m on a Sunday? Richard Dawson on the joys of rowing

Under-overground: Offlimit

Thu, 05 Apr 2007 13:46:37 GMT

Offlimit - Creepy and melodic. Teenage angst as an art form.

Clairvoyant Catrina Explains.....The Night Sky

Thu, 05 Apr 2007 14:43:58 GMT

Space debris, aeroplanes, communication satellites - there's loads to look for

300

Thu, 05 Apr 2007 14:46:29 GMT

300 is not just another swords and sandals epic. Epic, yes. Swords, lots. Sandals, yes those too, but probably squelching over a limbless corpse. Cartoon book fantasy on the big screen.

Must See Buildings - The Laxey Wheel

Mon, 09 Apr 2007 14:03:48 GMT

Oil rig technology in the age of the Penny Black

The Ten Tors Challenge

Thu, 12 Apr 2007 10:26:04 GMT

When participants in the 2007 Ten Tors were pulled off Dartmoor in diabolical weather conditions, is the event really so tough? Absolutely, says Margery Jennings.

Discover your inner child

Tue, 17 Apr 2007 08:45:06 GMT

Under 25s already know that nothing can perk up the spirits on a warm afternoon than a bit of shaking and jolting about. Over 25's may need a little more encouragement

Mr Bean's Holiday

Fri, 20 Apr 2007 14:20:24 GMT

Gastronomic mayhem, mangled French and some classic Beaning.Mr Bean's Holiday is for guileless enjoyment

Walking the river

Fri, 20 Apr 2007 22:47:41 GMT

The walk along the Thames from Lambeth Bridge to the Isle of Dogs is a must, argues Kay Green for tourists and Londoners alike. The only problem is the temptations on the way.

Feeling Emo?

Sun, 22 Apr 2007 22:01:07 GMT

Emo is an insult, a fashion, a hair style; it also loosely defines a style of music. It has become a huge part of our culture whether we like it or not Jack Sprat argues we're stuck with it.

Photo of the Week - May 4 2007

Wed, 25 Apr 2007 12:32:40 GMT

Up a lamppost by Scott Liddell

Beastly Buildings - The Scottish Parliament

Thu, 26 Apr 2007 09:30:03 GMT

Skulking behind anti ram raid bollards and bamboo-effect screening, the Scottish Parliament looks like a social housing scheme with bad feng shui.

The Lives Of Others

Thu, 26 Apr 2007 10:47:03 GMT

One of the finest drama you will see this year Mark Butler finds The Lives of Others masterful and thought-provoking

Must See Buildings - The House That Moved, Exeter

Fri, 27 Apr 2007 13:07:45 GMT

Nice old Tudor house but a bit in the way. So they moved it.

Wild Hogs

Fri, 27 Apr 2007 13:44:50 GMT

Middle aged college friends who fit in a bit of biking when time, spouses or mid-life crises permit. Wild Hogs will resonate with the over 40's.

Beastly Buildings - Debenhams, Exeter

Fri, 27 Apr 2007 13:47:35 GMT

For 600 years the mediaeval cathedral dominated Exeter's skyline. Then there was Debenhams

Muggings and Murder.

Thu, 03 May 2007 13:38:16 GMT

A Wonder of Nature - The Dawn Chorus. Birds fill the air with melody but they're not really making music. It's just their way of saying This tree is mine, you bastard!

Hay Day

Fri, 04 May 2007 12:44:46 GMT

Emma Barnett finds plenty in Hay on Wye to tempt the serious shopper.

28 Weeks Later

Sun, 13 May 2007 11:29:25 GMT

Icy Sedgwick thinks the director of 28 Weeks Later needs to watch some horror movies to see how it should be done.

Curse of the Golden Flower

Mon, 14 May 2007 14:22:12 GMT

Well choreographed,visually sumptious but maybe some plot would come in handy. Like Moffat wonders whether martial arts spectaculars have run their course.

Spiderman 3

Mon, 14 May 2007 14:24:08 GMT

Lester Square wonders whether we watch films for enjoyment any more or just succumb to box office hype?

Don't nobble the camel

Fri, 18 May 2007 08:42:16 GMT

One end of a horse bites and neighs. The other craps and kicks. The bit in the middle moves quite fast and is worth a bit of a flutter.

Crumbs! It's scientific research.

Fri, 25 May 2007 12:43:39 GMT

When scientists start giving us fashion advice based on statistics, we know We have a Problem, Huston.

Don't panic doNOWdo just got better.

Fri, 25 May 2007 14:51:35 GMT

You find a great website then some clown goes and changes it. OK, it's a fair cop. We have changed it but we think you'll like it.

Clairvoyant Catrina Looks at The Stars to May 31

Tue, 29 May 2007 13:45:43 GMT

Clairvoyant Catrina has some words of advice for Tony Blair.

Swimming with the Seals

Tue, 29 May 2007 14:48:41 GMT

The Speckled Cauldron is the second largest whirlpool in the world. So how do you get across? Swim, obviously.

Biffy the Crowd Slayer

Wed, 30 May 2007 13:45:04 GMT

A spectacular show left the crowd buzzing.

The Spirit of the Spey

Fri, 01 Jun 2007 13:39:10 GMT

Jez Ralph discovers an old trading route and a wealth of whiskies in Speyside.

Zodiac

Fri, 01 Jun 2007 14:24:34 GMT

A richly disturbing film about the effect a serial killer has, not on his victims but on his persuers.

Wacky Wimbledon

Wed, 06 Jun 2007 09:57:14 GMT

Foxes, pigeons and 50 bath tubs of cream. Helen McKay-Ferguson comes up with some bizarre facts about Wimbledon.

A third helping of Pirate chowder

Wed, 06 Jun 2007 11:10:29 GMT

What is going on? Mrs Square is bewildered by Pirates of the Caribbean.

Street Dance to Elephant Poo

Wed, 06 Jun 2007 12:49:02 GMT

Desperate to find something to keep the kids amused this summer? doNOWdo has some suggestions.

Knickers to Gladstone

Thu, 07 Jun 2007 09:14:43 GMT

The Gladstone Memorial Library in Princes Street in Edinburgh is a small unprepossessing room with a few musty books - it happens to be in the women's lingerie department of Debenhams.

The War on Democracy

Thu, 07 Jun 2007 11:18:20 GMT

A war of paranoia in which Latin American democracy is un-American

The Shortest Night

Fri, 08 Jun 2007 12:17:24 GMT

Eat, drink and be merry for tomorrow it rains. Midsummer celebrations in your area.

A Beard in the Hand

Mon, 11 Jun 2007 15:59:01 GMT

National Beard Week is coming soon. Face fuzz protectors will be out in force demanding their right to have hair growing out of their nostrils, ears and, yes, even chins.

Faces of the Festival

Tue, 12 Jun 2007 14:50:59 GMT

To see all the shows in the Edinburgh Festival would take a lifetime; to pay for the tickets, the income of a small country. But if it’s raw talent you want

Wisley's new Wonderland

Wed, 13 Jun 2007 11:20:20 GMT

Wisley's new glasshouse opens to the public this week, with jungle areas and waterfalls.

Clairvoyant Catrina Explains....How to Go Green

Thu, 14 Jun 2007 08:43:13 GMT

We all worry about how to Save the Planet. The Mystic Mog explains how the USA will come to the rescue. Or maybe not...

The UK Mobile Phone- Throwing Championships

Thu, 14 Jun 2007 12:08:41 GMT

If you hate gizmos. If you have ever wanted to drown your mobile phone subjecting it to a slow horrible death, then we have the event for you

Ocean's Thirteen

Thu, 14 Jun 2007 12:45:19 GMT

The thwarting of a rotter leaves a big cheesy grin on your face

Hens in the Trees

Thu, 14 Jun 2007 15:17:21 GMT

Supsended high above the ground, looking over the tree tops towards the Solent. It doesn't get much better that that.

Forced Entertainment

Fri, 15 Jun 2007 08:22:50 GMT

Po-faced lady retreated into her own silence, even after being accused of having herpes Maisie Tomlinson suffers Forced Entertainment

A year’s free advertising – really free? Yes.

Mon, 18 Jun 2007 08:39:56 GMT

Really completely free. We are giving away free advertising to the 1st 1,000 people who create their own listing.

Era Vulgaris - Queens of the Stone Age

Mon, 18 Jun 2007 09:27:47 GMT

Nick Oliveri may not be pretty but Queens of the Stone Age needed his shrieking, maniacal presence says Mark Butler

Fiat lux

Tue, 19 Jun 2007 08:59:52 GMT

Which exhibit would you most like to steal? Our mother and daughter team case the joint at the Royal Academy

March of the Penguin Fans

Wed, 20 Jun 2007 12:59:53 GMT

Try balancing an egg on your feet! But maybe not on the living room carpet.

Come on in, the water's freezing!

Thu, 21 Jun 2007 11:04:43 GMT

It's that sinking feeling as the cold water starts lapping round your bum and you know the whole beach is watching to see if you wimp out.

Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer

Thu, 21 Jun 2007 14:57:07 GMT

Icy Sedgwick wonders what would possess someone to place their trust in someone called Doctor Doom

Vacancy

Wed, 27 Jun 2007 18:23:04 GMT

From the opening titles to the seedy motel setting, it's clear that Vacancy wants to be Psycho so badly it's almost in tears that it isn't.

Tour de…Where Ever

Wed, 04 Jul 2007 09:28:29 GMT

Isn't it cheating to have the Tour de France in England?

Count up to three

Wed, 04 Jul 2007 11:54:45 GMT

When Margery Jennings found an award-winning Indian restaurant in Taunton she was quite excited. Initially...

Die Hard 4.0

Thu, 05 Jul 2007 10:45:49 GMT

Explosions, fights, hackers, kidnapping and holding the USA to ransom. Great stuff!

Beastly Buildings - St John's College, Oxford

Fri, 06 Jul 2007 08:54:42 GMT

Architects got all teenage and ran out of the room, slamming the door and shouting LEAVE ME ALONE I HATE YOU.

Blooming marvellous

Fri, 06 Jul 2007 10:40:55 GMT

Treading grapes, gardening with no plants or creating the perfect outdoor retreat, the RHS flower shows can show you how it's done

Tell no one

Tue, 10 Jul 2007 12:47:04 GMT

Tell No One (Ne le Dis a Personne)is a must see film. Enthralling, poignant and Hurrah it's not out of Hollywood!

Hostel Part II

Thu, 12 Jul 2007 09:32:53 GMT

Icy Sedgwick is not totally convinced by Hostel II

Sherborne - Simply Stunning

Fri, 20 Jul 2007 07:40:27 GMT

With not one but two castles, Sherborne could be accused of being greedy. An unspoiled gem ideal for a day trip or a longer vistit, Sherborne is just waiting to be discovered.

Fun on a Fiver - Nottingham

Fri, 20 Jul 2007 10:46:05 GMT

Well...maybe not on a fiver. Nottingham is an expensive place. But check out a few of these less pricey venues.

Flight of Fancy

Wed, 25 Jul 2007 14:30:13 GMT

Bristol Balloon Fiesta attracts balloonists from all over the world. But with so many in the sky at once, how do they avoid bumping into each other?

Hairspray- A musical delight

Sat, 28 Jul 2007 23:02:03 GMT

John Travolta as a fat, worried mother - a far cry from the uber goregous Danny Zuko

A Walking Tour of Oxford

Mon, 30 Jul 2007 12:05:58 GMT

It was traditional for girls to go to bed with piece of string tied round their big toe and wait for someone to give it a yank.

Transformers

Mon, 30 Jul 2007 22:32:59 GMT

A movie that is based on a toy line. How bad can it get? It's brilliant, in fact!

How to......Punt

Tue, 31 Jul 2007 10:45:10 GMT

A load of plonkers stranded in the middle of the river not knowing how to get back. It doesn't have to be like this....

Battling it out

Wed, 01 Aug 2007 12:26:42 GMT

Historical re-enactment. It's a bit like a rugby match with big sticks, loud bangs and smoke

Ten ways to increase business at your restaurant

Tue, 07 Aug 2007 13:21:07 GMT

Your new restaurant is open for business, the food is good but you could do with more customers. Here are the doNOWdo top tips for increasing custom.

The doNOWdo Risk Assessment Form

Wed, 08 Aug 2007 10:18:30 GMT

Print off this blank form to help you do risk assessments.

The doNOWdo Guide to Risk Assessment

Wed, 08 Aug 2007 10:19:01 GMT

Organising an event? Need to do a risk assessment? Let doNOWdo show you how

Ten Favourites for the School Fete

Wed, 08 Aug 2007 10:20:32 GMT

Organising a fete and need a few ideas? Let doNOWdo help.

The doNOWdo Guide to Child Safety

Thu, 09 Aug 2007 15:05:15 GMT

Following a few nasty cases of children being victims of adults who were in a position of trust, there is anxiety about how to ensure that children are protected

Daft Punk's Electroma

Thu, 16 Aug 2007 08:13:04 GMT

Transformers it is not, but Chris Kay looks beyound the robots in this artistic departure for Daft Punk.

The Bourne Ultimatum

Thu, 16 Aug 2007 14:39:57 GMT

Solid and well crafted, The Bourne Ultimatum sets and seals the reputation of the trilogy in what will be one of the undisputably enduring espionage series for years to come.

All four seasons in one day

Fri, 17 Aug 2007 10:17:59 GMT

Summer is the season for outdoor theatre. Margaret Erskine celebrates a very English tradition.

Kama Sutra Keep Fit

Mon, 20 Aug 2007 13:41:27 GMT

You've heard of The Kama Sutra. You have heard of Keep Fit. Now try this one at home.

Something to Celebrate

Wed, 22 Aug 2007 10:55:52 GMT

A week by week breakdown of Feasts, Festivals and Red Letter Days.

La vie en rose

Thu, 23 Aug 2007 23:36:29 GMT

Marion Cotillard stars as troubled icon Edith Piaf.

The De La Warr Pavilion

Fri, 24 Aug 2007 09:42:35 GMT

Hercule Poirot would look at home here, (and probably has).

Trouble at Mill

Tue, 28 Aug 2007 09:51:50 GMT

If anywhere is the birthplace of the industrial world, the Derwent Valley in Derbyshire is a shoe-in. Belper is a great place to visit, if you want to see where the modern world started.

From Bad to Verse

Tue, 04 Sep 2007 07:42:52 GMT

The body count rises and emotions run high as the worst of our Great Poets get lyrical.

Modest Mouse at the Carling Academy

Tue, 04 Sep 2007 12:59:51 GMT

Maybe the most exciting thing in rock for a long long time.

King Tut - why all the fuss?

Wed, 12 Sep 2007 15:03:05 GMT

Tut the Teenager - just passed his chariot driving test and then....

3 10 to Yuma

Tue, 18 Sep 2007 09:22:59 GMT

"I've always been convinced that he is one of the finest actors of his generation". Does Icy Sedgwick mean Russell Crowe or James Bale?

Clairvoyant Catrina Explains...How to be Rich

Tue, 18 Sep 2007 13:45:25 GMT

The lowdown on how to make money from the world's furriest futures expert.

Shoot 'em up

Wed, 19 Sep 2007 09:31:29 GMT

Shoot 'em up is by far the most ridiculous film I think I've ever seen - and yet by some quirk of chance, it's also easily the most enjoyable.

Something to Celebrate - Michaelmas

Wed, 19 Sep 2007 13:27:16 GMT

Horse stealing, Carrot Sunday, having a go at the Devil and some nice roast goose. There's loads of things to do at Michaelmas....

Death Proof

Thu, 20 Sep 2007 21:39:24 GMT

"Quentin Tarantino is finally given a chance to prove himself".

How we miss Tony and Cherie

Mon, 08 Oct 2007 11:10:38 GMT

The Blair Game allows players to bid an affectionate - well, almost - farewell to our former prime minister and his lovely wife - at a discount for donowdo visitors.

The Singing Poltergeist

Fri, 12 Oct 2007 12:42:51 GMT

When Maisie Tomlinson decided to go on an all night ghost hunt, she did not expect to end up in a paranormal sing-along

No Reservations

Tue, 16 Oct 2007 14:00:37 GMT

Catherine Zeta Jones would make a good celebrity chef, in this sparky story of spaghetti, saffron and a very special small girl.

Loony Laws

Wed, 17 Oct 2007 15:10:59 GMT

Looking for something different to do this weekend? Try something that is totally legal....

An Interview with Rosie Whitehouse

Sun, 21 Oct 2007 02:20:27 GMT

Paul Vlitos interviews Rosie Whitehouse on the momentous and the banal existence of a war reporter's family.

An Interview with Damien Lewis

Sun, 21 Oct 2007 02:24:07 GMT

In the first of a new series Novelist Paul Vlitos talks to the authors who are making news - this week Damien Lewis. author of Cobra, the story of the largest single bank robbery in history.

A Walk round Devil's Dyke

Tue, 13 Nov 2007 11:25:25 GMT

The Devil's Dyke in East Sussex is a fine example of just how lazy the devil can be. Walking round it, however, is certainly not a lazy way to spend a Sunday afternoon.