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Hundreds turn out for triumphant Ian Prowse homecoming gig
1+ hour, 23+ min ago (239+ words) He returned to his hometown last night Hundreds of music fans turned out last night for Ian Prowse's homecoming gig in Ellesmere Port. The popular singer - along with his band Amsterdam - performed at the market's brand new event space. Almost…...
Glasgow legends Deacon Blue announce huge Hydro show celebrating Raintown
52+ min ago (369+ words) One of Glasgow's most beloved bands is heading back to the OVO Hydro for a special hometown celebration of the album that started it all. Deacon Blue will perform at the Hydro on October 29, 2027, as part of their Raintown – The…...
‘Hopefully a new buyer will revitalise it’: change afoot for Eastgate Shopping Centre; plus Inverness blues festival losses; and busker gets apology
3+ day, 21+ hour ago (581+ words) YOUR VIEWS: Readers on the stories that have been making the headlines Changes afoot for Eastgate Shopping Centre “Make it a three floor Primark like the one in Glasgow. And put a cafe in it like the Primark at Braehead....
Meet the landlord plotting to reopen vilage pub that's been shut for 7 years
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (874+ words) New landlord Jason Billingham outside the Cock Inn (Image: Local Democracy Reporting Service) After being shut for seven years, a campaign and council intervention – a historic Leicestershire pub is finally set to reopen. The Cock Inn in Sibson, which is…...
Council planning £1m investment for padel courts in Southampton
53+ min ago (505+ words) Plans have been revealed for a £1 million project to build padel courts at Southampton Outdoor Sports Centre. The proposals from the city council would see six outdoor padel courts installed by converting three tennis courts, which are also used for…...
Deacon Blue Announce 2027 UK and Ireland Tour Celebrating 40 Years of Raintown
53+ min ago (219+ words) The latest in film, TV, music, and pop culture. Culture moves fast. We help you keep up. Deacon Blue will play Glasgow’s OVO Hydro on Friday, 29 October 2027, bringing the anniversary tour to a close in Scotland. The tour will also…...
Patriarch of famous Glasgow clothes store dies
7+ hour, 57+ min ago (482+ words) Born: May 26, 1930; Died: August 15, 2026 Peter Craig Paisley, who has died aged 96, was born in Helensburgh and made what he jokingly described as the “long journey” to Rhu upon his marriage, where he and his beloved wife, Maureen, made their home…...
Rare 2p coin sold for over £3000 to raise money for stem cell transplant
4+ hour, 56+ min ago (243+ words) A WORCESTERSHIRE resident has sold a "very rare" coin for over £3000 in a bid to raise money for a stem cell transplant. The 1971 two pence coin, reading "NEW PENCE" sold for £3066.70 on eBay. According to Royal Mint, all 2p coins struck…...
Deacon Blue announce tour to mark 40th anniversary of 'Raintown"
2+ hour, 32+ min ago (259+ words) Scottish rockers Deacon Blue have announced a tour to mark the 40th anniversary of their iconic debut album 'Raintown'. The band will be performing 15 shows across the UK and Ireland in October 2027, including two dates in Scotland at Aberdeen P&J…...
Inverclyde music festival draws large crowd despite cloudy skies
6+ hour, 57+ min ago (347+ words) MUSIC lovers enjoyed more than seven hours of live tunes which drew a good crowd to Greenock Cricket Club despite cloudy weather. The annual Gig on the Green festival took place at Glenpark, on Brisbane Street, on Sunday, September 6. The…...