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Craig Bateman »
'Onwards and Upwards' For Youth Engagement
Posted on 6:40pm Saturday 25th May 2013
It only seems a short time ago that I wrote my last entry touching on the importance of youth engagement in politics, which I was prilvileged to also have in the latest edition of Worcesterhire Youth Cabinet's newsletter. Yet so much has happened since then; I have came to the end of my school career; competing year 11, and achieving a diverse, yet without trying to send ego-centric, impressive set of GCSEs, with some examinations yet to complete.
Martyn Smith »
John O'Groats to Land's End - The story so far
Posted on 10:55am Wednesday 22nd May 2013
AFTER 15 years working as a rock 'n' roll roadie, surviving on a diet of beer, Jack Daniels, takeaway food and service station pasties, followed by a decade living the sedentary life of a journalist, I was fat.
Bruce Sallan »
Kids as a second language
Posted on 10:00am Wednesday 22nd May 2013
What were the slang words of your generation? Mine included groovy and bitchin’ among many others. Every generation has its own slang, dress, general look, and of course, its own music. Every generation looks back at theirs as the best and I actually think this is a darn good thing. For young boys and girls, dressing differently than their parents, listening to different music, and generally speaking their own language is the first step on the road to independence.
Kyle Pedley »
SPAMALOT - THEATRE REVIEW
Posted on 5:31pm Tuesday 21st May 2013
Fresh off of it's recent UK Tour, Spamalot is once again playing in the London West End, with former 'Lady of the Lady' Bonnie Langford similarly making a return. I headed down to the capital to review the show and see if this latest version of the production could still bring in the laughs...
Citizens Advice Bureau »
SCAMS.....how to spot them!
Posted on 11:13am Tuesday 21st May 2013
Scams are on the increase. They are schemes to con people out of their money. This month Citizens Advice want to make people aware of the suffering and heartache they cause to those who get caught out by the scammers. Lets beat the scammers and stop them in their tracks. Read on.........
Kira Lauren Jackman »
The Neon Trend
Posted on 9:43pm Friday 17th May 2013
This is my first blog entry as a blogger for the Kidderminster Shuttle. I'm going to post about new trends and fabulous celebrity looks (how to get them for less too)!
Kyle Pedley »
DERREN BROWN: INFAMOUS - UK Tour Review
Posted on 2:04am Friday 17th May 2013
Derren Brown returns to Birmingham this week for a fortnight's residency at the New Alexandra Theatre, bringing with him his latest slew of mental gymnastics and audience-bemusing brilliance. (Contains no show spoilers)
Bruce Sallan »
Do you compete with your spouse or significant other?
Posted on 11:00am Wednesday 15th May 2013
With male and female roles changing so significantly in recent years, I’m wondering how much this may have affected our egos? Do you compete with your spouse or significant other? Yes, we all likely say we wish nothing but the best for our partners, but deep inside do we feel envy sometimes? I think this is one of those semi-taboo topics that aren’t aired much, which means, of course, I’m going to wade right into it.
Kyle Pedley »
9 TO 5 THE MUSICAL - Theatre Review
Posted on 12:16am Wednesday 15th May 2013
9 to 5 the Musical returns to the Midlands this week as it begins a week-long engagement at the Wolverhampton Grand Theatre. I headed to press night to see if the queen of country's musical sensation was still offering a spankin' good night out...
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