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Odd couple share their surreal visions

8:39am Thursday 3rd July 2008

Artists Andrew Livingstone and George Morris, who have exhibited in Bradford, have a new show of their odd paintings.

It’s Al over now as foursome disband

Bradford band This Et Al

8:38am Thursday 3rd July 2008

In November 2002, a group of four lads got together to form a band which, while it may not have shaken the earth to its very core, certainly helped to kickstart an interest in music coming out of Bradford once again.

Stars are homing in on the Drome

Robert Cray set the ball rolling at Picturedrome

8:35am Thursday 3rd July 2008

When Peter Carr puts on a big concert at Holmfirth Picturedrome – and in the past he’s had Hugh Cornwell from The Stranglers, Blue Oyster Cult and the legendary Al Kooper – Bradford folk flock to the place.

Tommy just what doctor ordered!

Tommy Steele in Dr Dolittle

12:10am Thursday 3rd July 2008

A grinning pig peeks out from behind the cushions on a sofa, a clucking hen dances on top of a bookcase, while a bespectacled horse leans through the window.

Harrogate

The open aspect from the rock outcrop of Birk Crag

8:58am Monday 30th June 2008

A short walk, this one, but packed with interest, ideal for children and with plenty of opportunities for bolt-on experiences along the route.

Beer review: Elland Brewery's Beyond The Pale

9:11am Thursday 26th June 2008

We know that the term "beyond the pale" has its roots around Dublin, but there is nothing Irish about this beer. It is produced by that very inventive brewery in Elland, and has no relationship taste-wise with the ubiquitous jet-black stout found in far too great an amount over the water.

Swing back to the psychedelic Sixties

9:04am Thursday 26th June 2008

Psychedelic Swedes La Fleur Fatale are on their way to Shipley.

Acrobatic high jinks with the Monkey King

8:58am Thursday 26th June 2008

Monkey! West Yorkshire Playhouse Based on Chinese scholar Wu Cheng’en’s Ming Dynasty novel from the 1950s, Monkey! follows the story of the arrogant and mischievous “Monkey King”.

Zoo’s animals bare their teeth

8:45am Thursday 26th June 2008

Animal Farm,Bradford Playhouse

Brotherhood of Man still stand united...

Brotherhood Of Man

8:43am Thursday 26th June 2008

The summer of 1976 is often remembered for a record-breaking heatwave, plagues of ladybirds, widespread water bans – and a catchy little song called Save Your Kisses For Me.


National News

MPs braced for expenses backlash

MPs have published amendments to the Government's Counter-Terrorism Bill

Updated 1:03pm Friday 4th July 2008

MPs are facing further outrage over their expenses regime after they rejected calls for the abolition of the "John Lewis list" and independent scrutiny of their claims.


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