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Chicago, (12A)
TAKING a popular stage musical and adapting it into a cinematic format shouldn't guarantee a director a sure-fire Hollywood success. The glitz and glamour of Chicago, however, seemed to strike a chord with the public and the film was awarded six Academy
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Jackass The Movie (18)
I HAVE to admit that as a big fan of the Jackass TV series, I was a little apprehensive about watching the big screen version. My fear was that they would try to do something different, moving away from the winning formula of mad, painful stunts and hidden
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Artists open their studios
HAVE you ever wanted to see a woodcarver at work, or wondered how glassblowing is done? Or maybe you are looking for a unique piece of artwork for your home? In which case Cheshire is the place to be next month when 37 local artists open up their studios
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Residents call for council to 'move on' over gap
RESIDENTS in Lostock have strongly urged the parish council to draw a line under the debate over the A556 'Lostock Gap' and move on to more pressing matters. They turned out in force at last week's parish council meeting on Wednesday night to object to
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Going Places by Billy Hopkins
BILLY Hopkins opts to take his growing family away from the austerity of post Second World War north west of England to a place in the sun in his fourth semi autobiographical book Going Places. Billy's earlier books, Our Kid, High Hopes and Kate's Story
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All that jazz at Chester festival
CALLING all Jazz lovers from across the region - the 2003 Jazz Festival is well underway in Chester as national and international stars converge to create some amazing music. Live sets will dominate the city for three weeks until Thursday, September 18
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High Brass reach for the stars with new release
FANS of Count Basie and Chuck Mangione will hear echoes of the jazz greats with the latest release by a fast-rising Warrington brass brand. And with their second CD, entitled Higher, the sky would appear to be the limit for the 19-strong outfit. Director
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Quietly confident
THIS slick and entertaining film enjoyably passes a couple of hours but its whole style seems to be borrowed from other better films. In Confidence a gang of con artists, lead by Jake Vig (played by the smug-faced Ed Burns) embark on the king of all tricks
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Magic of Mamma Mia on the stage
FOUR professionally choreographed acts are packed into Mamma Mia - The Concert at Winsford Civic Hall on Sunday, September 21 and the Guardian has three pairs of tickets to give away. The production includes a 60's special with a tribute to Lulu and a
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Thereby hangs a tale ...
ALL the world's a stage and one of Shakespeare's best-loved plays is coming to the Regent Theatre in Stoke next week before jetting across the Atlantic for a stateside tour. Michael Siberry, who will be playing Touchstone the court jester in As You Like
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Are friends electric
NEXT week Manchester will see the return of The Electric Soft Parade who are touring the UK with fresh material from a forthcoming new album. The Brighton brothers, Tom, aged 19 and Alex White aged 21, who make up the band are playing at the Roadhouse
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Free ride to jobs fair
PEOPLE looking for jobs in Vale Royal can get a free ride to a major event that will bring a variety of employers under the same roof as hundreds of jobseekers. Vale Royal Jobsfair will be taking place at Winsford Civic Hall on Monday, September 22, between
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TESTING THE PATIENCE
THE Saturday night TV schedules continue to provide every encouragement for viewers to make a trip to the video shop or the pub. Last weekend, for example, BBC1 revisited the glorified pub quiz that is Test The Nation, fronted by the twin terrors of Anne
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Phil's season of entertainment
THE Liverpool Philharmonic Hall kicks off what promises to be a spectacular autumn/winter season of entertainment to suit all tastes with a Highland swing when the Scottish Military Tattoo next Saturday, September 13. This magnificent event recreates
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Phoenix Nights help for new comedy club
CALLING all comedians. A new venue is Winsford is looking for someone to take on a challenge at the opening night. A new comedy club, opening in Winsford Civic Hall, on Sunday, September 14, has space for a comedian to take a five minute open-mic spot
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It's twice as nice for Tim
VERY few international screenwriters can boast that they have got a film coming out on the back of a wave of critical success and a rousing reception at the Cannes Film Festival. Even fewer can brag that not only have they got this but they have got another
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When This River Rolls Over You, The Stands
Imagine Bob Dylan lyrics given to the Beatles and then passed on to the La's. That's the sound going on here. The title track on this CD is so Dylanesque it's frightening but being a massive fan of the great 'Bobby D' I was not complaining. With bright
