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Real life: Forget cringe-making MPs, try youth politics

GETTING through to the younger generation has always been a challenge for all politicians. Read

Terry George: Everyone likes to get a little freebie

YOU know those odd and delightful occasions when you go to a party or a launch night and you get a goodie bag containing a couple of perfume samples and some money-off vouchers for hairdressers, if you’re lucky? Read

Terry George: Who really knows the true Jacko story?

I DON’T think I’ll ever cease to be amazed by the dramatic twists that Michael Jackson’s life takes. Read

Comedy: listings

TOMORROW Barnsley, Walkabout – DIRTY SANCHEZ (comedy); Manchester, Opera House – I’M SORRY I HAVEN’T A CLUE (comedy). Read

Music: Magnum to wing in for anniversary

SEVENTIES heavy rockers Magnum are heading for Holmfirth. The band will play at The Picturedrome on November 15, as part of a seven-date UK tour. Read

Music: The Whip

The electro band are releasing new track Sister Siam on November 12 on Southern Fried Records, who signed them in September 2006. Read

Music: The Proclaimers comeback

The track – which featured Peter Kay and Little Britain’s Matt Lucas – was a huge hit and led to renewed interest in Leith-born twins Craig and Charlie Reid. Read

Real life: Cate Blanchett

WITH her regal stature and ethereal beauty, Cate Blanchett was born to play a queen. Read

Music: Reviews

BEVERLEY KNIGHT: Queen Of Starting Over Sheer soul spendour that harkens back to Motown’s heyday. She puts everything into the performance as usual. Read

Music: Orson

ORSON’S lead singer lives like a giant pig. Not our words, but of the man himself, Jason Pebworth. Read

Clubs and bars: Listings

Bar Nefertiti “SPARE CHANGE” drink promos & DJ Read

Music: this week's gigs

Leeds, University, Stylus THE CINEMATIC ORCHESTRA + Kid Kanevil Read

Terry George column: Revealed - Russell’s inspiration

I READ a newspaper interview with one of my favourite TV writers Russell T Davies, in which he gave exclusive details on a new show he’s planning. Read

Music: Gigs, now booking

BLOC PARTY 13th December - Manchester Central [fka Gmex] Read

Music: late, late party

TOP clubbing act 2 Many DJs are to perform in Huddersfield. Read

Terry George column: Jason so happy to say sorry!

I MET Jason Donovan again, signing his new book at Asda House. I came up with my camera and he said: “I know you!”, wagging a finger. I said: “Well, I won’t tell you where from...” Read

Music: New York one day and Leeds the next...

STEPHEN Fretwell may have started his career as a singer/songwriter in Scunthorpe – but he’s come a long way since then. Read

Shopping: Go green and get stylish at the charity shop

THIS bag doesn’t cost the earth. That’s the latest slogan emblazoned across tote bags on the high street. Read

Real life: Nick Harper

MOST musicians will tell you they’ve played in some unusual places during their career. Read

Music: Gigs, now booking

BLOC PARTY 13th December - Manchester Central [fka Gmex] Read

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