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The latest music, comedy and arts news from Scotland.
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TheatreRefugee Crisis: On the front lines in Kos
Poet Louise Wallwein recalls volunteering with Kos Solidarity in Greece, providing food, water and support for refugees – experiences which have informed a new dramatic work exploring the urgency of this global crisis Read more »| 05 Jan 2017 -
FilmMark Gatiss responds to Sherlock critics in verse
The creator of the Benedict Cumberbatch-starring TV show hits back at critics of the latest episode with rhyming verse. Read more »| 05 Jan 2017 -
Things To DoWhat's On Scotland 5-12 Dec: Fantastic Feasts
What's happening in Glasgow and Edinburgh this week? Bloody amazing food and drink, that's what. Strap in for a whistle-stop tour of The Skinny's Food & Drink Survey winners of 2017... Read more »| 05 Jan 2017 -
Things To DoWhat's on North: Food and Drink Survey winners
We're getting January off to a good start with the results of The Skinny Food and Drink Survey 2017, all the deets of the best January restaurant deals in Manchester, Leeds and Liverpool, Open Eye Gallery's 40th anniversary and more. Read more »| 05 Jan 2017 -
Film
David Tennant RD Laing biopic to close GFF
Glasgow Film Festival will close with the world premier of Mad to be Normal, which stars David Tennant as the great Scottish psychiatrist RD Laing. Read more »| 05 Jan 2017 -
Film
Trailer for Carrie Fisher-Debbie Reynolds HBO doc
HBO have released a bittersweet trailer for their new documentary following Debbie Reynolds and Carrie Fisher, which will air this week on the US channel. Read more »| 04 Jan 2017
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Food And Drink
Leeds restaurants offering 50% off this January
Whether you're pretty skint after that Christmas blowout or simply want to eat your way through Dry January, there are plenty of restaurant deals in Leeds this January offering 50% off food Read more »| 04 Jan 2017 -
Film
Ryan Gosling & Iggy Pop for new Terrence Malick film
Song to Song, the latest film from Terrence Malick, features Ryan Gosling, Rooney Mara, Natalie Portman and Michael Fassbender alongside a slate of musicians. Read more »| 04 Jan 2017 -
Food And Drink
Liverpool restaurant deals this January
Even the most cash-strapped among us might find that January doesn't have to be too dull: find out about where the best restaurant deals are, with Chaophraya, Busaba, Olive and others offering 50% off food in Liverpool Read more »| 04 Jan 2017 -
Food And Drink
January restaurant deals in Manchester
Strapped for cash after Christmas but still think you deserve a nice meal? Course you do! Get in on the January food deals in Manchester, with 50% off at Refuge, Evelyns, TNQ, Cane and Grain and more Read more »| 04 Jan 2017 -
Things To Do
What's On North 22 Dec-5 Jan: Christmas and NYE
We're ending the year on a positive note, while also giving you shout outs for the best New Year's Eve parties in Manchester, Leeds and Liverpool, including Vogue as You Are at The Refuge, Hammy Hogmanay and more. Read more »| 22 Dec 2016 -
Festivals
Hull City of Culture: 10 reasons to get excited
Hull UK City of Culture 2017 has revealed a thrilling programme for the year ahead, split into four seasons and bringing together international artists with the local community. We've selected some highlights among a host of unmissable events. Read more »| 20 Dec 2016 -
Food And Drink
New in Food: Bundobust, Wreckfish, Maray & more
Manchester gets its own load of okra fries as Bundobust finally opens, mixology maestro Manachain Monaghan sets his sights on Leeds, Liverpool favourites Maray and Mowgli launch new sites and Sticky Walnut's Gary Usher unveils his latest plans Read more »| 20 Dec 2016 -
Film
Blade Runner 2049: Gosling & Ford in first trailer
The first trailer for the long-awaited sequel to Ridley Scott’s Blade Runner is here, featuring Ryan Gosling and the 1982 film’s star, Harrison Ford. Read more »| 19 Dec 2016 -
Film
David Lynch teases us with new Twin Peaks trailer
As well as being on directing duty, David Lynch is back in Twin Peaks as FBI Regional Bureau Chief Gordon Cole, and he really enjoys a donut in the latest teaser for the cult show. Read more »| 19 Dec 2016