In November 2008 the musical world lost one of its most distinguished and popular conductors, Richard Hickox. It was a nice touch for the City of London Sinfonia to programme a couple of works by composers... more
President Obama pledges to continue supporting NASA's space programs as he meets Apollo 11's astronauts to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the moon landing... more
It is a disgrace, no question, that the Government proposes to chisel a few bawbees off the bottom line by reducing the compensation payment to any victim of crime found to have convictions for motoring offences... more
After more than a month's delay, space shuttle Endeavour and seven astronauts thundered into orbit yesterday, on the eve of the 40th anniversary of the lift off of man's first moon landing... more
From classical music and traditional Irish dancing, to cultural walking tours and black tie dinners, ex-pats are planning to paint the capital green.... more
Michael Collins kicked off his "and Friends" season at Wigmore Hall with Mozart, helped greatly by the fact that all his friends are virtuosos.... more
A lot of publicity was accrued from Mel Smith's stated intention to flout the Scottish smoking ban in Allegiance. He stays on the right side of the law however, a decision which is in keeping with the play's conventional drawingroom fare.... more
Exclusive: After high-profile allegations this season, Charlton's manager is pleased the issue is now being addressed but says the authorities still have plenty of work to do
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