Album Review: Colour of the Trap by Miles Kane
They say that it helps to have friends in high places but it is not often that a debut solo project can boast contributions from Oasis, the Arctic Monkeys and…Harry... Read more.
Foul play beats fair play in FIFA elections
FIFA president Sepp Blatter kicked off his re-election campaign at the start of May, declaring zero-tolerance on the match fixing he claims “shakes the very foundations... Read more.
Book Review: The Immortal life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot
Many books have clever strap-lines, usually claiming their contents will either change your life or be the best thing you will read this year. Often this... Read more.
Film Review: Out of the Ashes
The Cricket World Cup is well underway in South Asia with the top countries racking up runs and wickets for fun. Away from the excitement, spare a thought for a... Read more.
Film Review: Little White Lies
A gritty comedy about racism in Wales sounds an unlikely candidate for a Hollywood hit. Nevertheless, Little White Lies is in line to win a lucrative distribution... Read more.
Godmother of Rock n Roll: Sister Rosetta Tharpe
A rainy day on a disused railway platform outside Manchester is not the sort of place you expect to see one of the most influential performers in rock ‘n’ roll... Read more.
Petrol price increases brings misery for Xmas drivers
Christmas can be a time of joy and celebration or of shopping and stress. Either way, most people try and spend it with family and friends. Millions are hitting... Read more.
Every little helps in the battle for music sales
Supermarkets have made themselves increasingly popular with shoppers. Tesco sells everything from groceries and clothes to books and electrical goods, all under... Read more.
FIFA not playing fair with England’s World Cup chances
Anyone who watched England’s performance against France last week will not be expecting them to be celebrating any footballing success... Read more.
Film Review: Africa United
Football has done itself few favours of late. From Wayne Rooney’s bumper new contract to the latest player sex scandal, the stories have become depressingly familiar.... Read more.