<![CDATA[lep.co.uk - Lifestyle]]> Feed http://www.lep.co.uk/lifestyle Copyright 2012, Johnston Press Plc http://www.lep.co.uk/lifestyle/wlep_lifestyle_feed_1_2533 Thu, 9 Feb 2012 08:31:21 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 60 <![CDATA[Children to get active during school holidays]]> http://www.lep.co.uk/children_to_get_active_during_school_holidays_1_4227943

Youngsters in Lancaster are invited to join in fun activities this half-term.

]]> 1.4227943 Thu, 9 Feb 2012 08:31:20 +0000 <![CDATA[College in tribute to Jordan]]> http://www.lep.co.uk/college_in_tribute_to_jordan_1_4227940

The college where tragic teenager Jordan Grant studied is in discussions with his family about a permanent tribute to him.

]]> 1.4227940 Thu, 9 Feb 2012 08:29:17 +0000 <![CDATA[Book review: The Other Life by Susanne Winnacker]]> http://www.lep.co.uk/book_review_the_other_life_by_susanne_winnacker_1_4217143

The tenderness of a teenage girl’s sexual awakening played out against a city stalked by savage mutants ... it’s a love affair to die for!

]]> 1.4217143 Thu, 9 Feb 2012 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[Singer Stacey in Lava club show]]> http://www.lep.co.uk/singer_stacey_in_lava_club_show_1_4223442

She shot to fame after collaborating with rapper Snoop Dogg and now pop starlet Stacey Jackson is to perform at a Preston club.

]]> 1.4223442 Wed, 8 Feb 2012 08:34:18 +0000 <![CDATA[Bakers enjoying slice of the action]]> http://www.lep.co.uk/bakers_enjoying_slice_of_the_action_1_4222254

Forget book club, there’s a much tastier trend sweeping the county.

]]> 1.4222254 Tue, 7 Feb 2012 14:26:42 +0000 <![CDATA[Modern day family appeal]]> http://www.lep.co.uk/modern_day_family_appeal_1_4220314

A museum is launching a project to investigate the modern day Preston family.

]]> 1.4220314 Tue, 7 Feb 2012 08:35:12 +0000 <![CDATA[Alfie greets his inspiration]]> http://www.lep.co.uk/alfie_greets_his_inspiration_1_4220305

Opera and musicals star Alfie Boe took time out from his sold out concert at Preston Guild Hall to thank those from this city who had inspired him.

]]> 1.4220305 Tue, 7 Feb 2012 08:33:24 +0000 <![CDATA[Dutch Ensemble for Minster]]> http://www.lep.co.uk/dutch_ensemble_for_minster_1_4220286

A Dutch ensemble pay their first visit to Preston for an evening of music at the city’s Minster church this week.

]]> 1.4220286 Tue, 7 Feb 2012 08:26:12 +0000 <![CDATA[Saddling up for a trip back in time]]> http://www.lep.co.uk/saddling_up_for_a_trip_back_in_time_1_4220271

That’s not big enough for a big shop!

]]> 1.4220271 Tue, 7 Feb 2012 08:20:21 +0000 <![CDATA[Book review: Felling the Ancient Oaks by John Martin Robinson]]> http://www.lep.co.uk/book_review_felling_the_ancient_oaks_by_john_martin_robinson_1_4209208

For some of England’s most historic estates, the current imperative to preserve our past has come far too late.

]]> 1.4209208 Tue, 7 Feb 2012 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[Has historic pub fallen prey to Leyland Lion?]]> http://www.lep.co.uk/has_historic_pub_fallen_prey_to_leyland_lion_1_4216814

An historic Leyland pub has closed its doors just weeks after a franchise pub moved into the area.

]]> 1.4216814 Mon, 6 Feb 2012 08:27:17 +0000 <![CDATA[Hunt for best Irish stew on]]> http://www.lep.co.uk/hunt_for_best_irish_stew_on_1_4216783

Preston’s O’Neill’s pub is appealing to customers to find them the ultimate Irish Stew recipe.

]]> 1.4216783 Mon, 6 Feb 2012 08:16:14 +0000 <![CDATA[Story shorts - 06/02/12]]> http://www.lep.co.uk/story_shorts_06_02_12_1_4216773

A round-up of news in brief from across Lancashire

]]> 1.4216773 Mon, 6 Feb 2012 08:10:15 +0000 <![CDATA[Book review: Rival Passions by Zoë Miller]]> http://www.lep.co.uk/book_review_rival_passions_by_zoe_miller_1_4209067

In the teeming market of romantic fiction, a clever, classy page-turner always acts like a breath of fresh air.

]]> 1.4209067 Mon, 6 Feb 2012 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[League stars to write new project together]]> http://www.lep.co.uk/league_stars_to_write_new_project_together_1_4212487

League of Gentlemen star Steve Pemberton is set to create a new TV series with his writing partner on the cult show, Reece Shearsmith.

]]> 1.4212487 Sat, 4 Feb 2012 10:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[Dragons bring a taste of the Orient to docks]]> http://www.lep.co.uk/dragons_bring_a_taste_of_the_orient_to_docks_1_4212479

Dragon boats sailed into Preston Marina to give a roaring start to the Preston Guild celebrations.

]]> 1.4212479 Sat, 4 Feb 2012 10:20:00 +0000 <![CDATA[Cheers to new store opening]]> http://www.lep.co.uk/cheers_to_new_store_opening_1_4208396

Eager shoppers queued in the freezing cold to be first through the doors at Preston’s new Waitrose supermarket.

]]> 1.4208396 Fri, 3 Feb 2012 08:42:51 +0000 <![CDATA[Book review: The Secret Children by Alison McQueen]]> http://www.lep.co.uk/book_review_the_secret_children_by_alison_mcqueen_1_4199518

James MacDonald is a son of the British Empire, a rich tea planter in India with a distinguished family history ... the lives of his two beautiful daughters should be mapped out for comfort and wealth.

]]> 1.4199518 Fri, 3 Feb 2012 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[Proposals for future of castle]]> http://www.lep.co.uk/proposals_for_future_of_castle_1_4202962

A study is under way to plan the future of Lancaster Castle.

]]> 1.4202962 Thu, 2 Feb 2012 08:45:19 +0000 <![CDATA[Sporting boom in county coffers]]> http://www.lep.co.uk/sporting_boom_in_county_coffers_1_4202952

Golf fans are expected to bring in £35m to the Lancashire economy this summer.

]]> 1.4202952 Thu, 2 Feb 2012 08:42:18 +0000