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Review: Don’t cry for Evita

Wed, 22 May 2013 15:39:15 GMT

Review by Alan Wooding

Top 10 things to bear in mind when applying for planning permission

Tue, 21 May 2013 11:15:39 GMT

“Applying for planning permission can be a daunting experience, but it needn’t be that way if some thought is put into potential pitfalls that can be avoided,” says Michael Holmes, spokesperson for The Southern Homebuilding & Renovating Show which will be at Surrey’s Sandown Park on Saturday and Sunday, June 29 and 30.

Alan Dee: Tactics must change for next year’s Eurovision campaign

Mon, 20 May 2013 07:48:29 GMT

Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to this debriefing session of the GB Eurovision task force 2013.

Alan Dee’s movie preview: The Hangover Part 3, Epic

Mon, 20 May 2013 04:19:17 GMT

It’s not uncommon for those who have supped not wisely but too well to wake up the morning after and make heartfelt vows about their future behaviour.

Matt Adcock’s film review: The Great Gatsby

Mon, 20 May 2013 04:19:08 GMT

“Tomorrow we will run faster, stretch out our arms farther... And so we beat on, boats against the current, borne back ceaselessly into the past….”

TRAVEL : Venturing into Vietnam

Fri, 17 May 2013 15:24:17 GMT

Rural villages, floating markets and top-class tailors are all highlights of a trip to Vietnam, says Tori Mayo.

Travel: Discovering the art and soul of Amsterdam

Fri, 17 May 2013 15:17:20 GMT

After a 10-year renovation, one of Europe’s most important art galleries, The Rijksmuseum, has reopened in Amsterdam.

Upmarket agency gets to the haart of the capital

Fri, 17 May 2013 09:34:56 GMT

The largest independent estate agency in the UK has launched a new upmarket sister agency in response to the growing demand for a niche estate agent to meet the needs of discerning buyers at the top end of the property market.

Geoff Cox’s DVDs: Gangster Squad

Thu, 16 May 2013 12:31:28 GMT

Action-heavy crime thriller GANGSTER SQUAD (15: Warner) has more brawn than brains, but sets its sights firmly from the start and hits the mark with relish.

‘Time to make a move if you have your eye on a particular school’

Wed, 15 May 2013 12:53:27 GMT

It’s coming up to half term, and it’s a key time of year for many parents as arrangements are made for the allocation of school places.

More protection for owners of leasehold flats is welcomed

Wed, 15 May 2013 12:53:20 GMT

Owners of leasehold flats will get greater protection against poor service from managing agents following the launch of a new regulatory regime.

Help To Buy is helping the market, say surveyors

Mon, 13 May 2013 08:54:04 GMT

Chartered surveyors say that their expectations for property sales in the East were at their most positive in more than four years during April – and point to the the government’s announcement on the ‘Help to Buy’ scheme making a real impact on the housing market.

Woody’s coming to Stevington

Fri, 10 May 2013 13:45:13 GMT

Guitaring legend Woody Mann is coming to Stevington. Yes you did hear me right.

Ouse Valley Singles to play Bedfringe

Fri, 10 May 2013 13:42:37 GMT

The Ouse Valley Singles Club are set to play the amazing Bedfringe festival.

‘Good neighbours add value to your home’

Fri, 10 May 2013 13:00:54 GMT

Anti-social neighbours are the biggest turn-off to prospective homebuyers, according to a recent survey of over 4,000 potential purchasers by PrimeLocation.com.

Geoff Cox’s DVDs: Django Unchained

Fri, 10 May 2013 08:44:24 GMT

Quentin Tarantino follows up his war homage Inglourious Basterds with another Oscar-winner, DJANGO UNCHAINED (18: Sony), a thrilling swagger through the good, bad and ugly sides of slavery.

Travel: Looking and seeing at Deptford Market

Thu, 09 May 2013 15:54:03 GMT

“What you see isn’t always what you get,” says walking tour guide Sandra Shevey.

Travel: Beijing and beyond

Thu, 09 May 2013 15:31:23 GMT

On an organised tour of some of China’s highlights, Leanne Rinne discovers a mesmerising, enchanting land of contrasts.

Congratulations, it’s Rental Freedom Day - but not for Londoners!

Thu, 09 May 2013 15:20:12 GMT

Break out the bubbly and propose a toast – today, Sunday, May 12, is this year’s Rental Freedom Day.

Youth welcome to roll up for bowls

Wed, 08 May 2013 16:10:07 GMT

As I enthusiastically stepped out onto the green at Wilstead Bowls Club, I was optimistic about discovering a hidden talent and leaving the other members bowled-over by my skills.