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Men In Black 3

Third time's a charm for the sharp-suited Men In Black, who rediscover their swagger 10 years after the lacklustre second instalment.

Men In Black 3

What To Expect When You’re Expecting

What to expect from Kirk Jones's episodic comedy? Dramatic contrivances, gooey sentiment and occasional zinging one-liners sum up this lightweight ensemble piece about five loosely connected couples, who are feeling the strain of impending parenthood.

What To Expect When You’re Expecting

Showbiz News

Two Voice favourites eliminated

The two favourites to win The Voice have been eliminated from the BBC One TV talent show.

Two Voice favourites eliminated

Miranda: I finally got my man!

Miranda Hart has said she is delighted to have finally bagged a man, after her surprise wedding in the series finale of Call The Midwife.

Miranda: I finally got my man!

Music

Young Shrewsbury pianist wins national accolade

A talented young pianist from Shrewsbury has beaten off stiff competition from around the country to win a Young Musician of the Year title.

Young Shrewsbury pianist wins national accolade

Spotlight shined on Shropshire’s Next Big Thing

The line-up reads like a Who’s Who of the best unsigned talent in Shropshire. Dozens of local groups are vying for the chance to become Shropshire’s Next Big Thing in a Shropshire Star competition, run in conjunction with BBC Radio Shropshire.

Spotlight shined on Shropshire’s Next Big Thing

Telly talk

Tonight: People Power – TV review

With energy bills still soaring, those with an average use are now reportedly paying more than £1,300 a year to keep our homes warm in winter and generally carry out daily activities.

Tonight: People Power – TV review

The Gadget Show: World Tour – TV review

What happens when Channel 5’s flagship show decides to take on a Top Gear style format and send its presenters around the globe on gadget-themed adventures?

The Gadget Show: World Tour – TV review

Theatre

Alex Reid bares all on Shrewsbury stage

Reality TV star Alex Reid took centre stage in Shropshire when he starred in a raunchy new adults-only comedy.

Alex Reid bares all on Shrewsbury stage

Young actor wins place with theatre group

A pupil from Shrewsbury is following in the footsteps of some of the UK’s leading actors and actresses by winning a place at the National Youth Theatre.

Young actor wins place with theatre group

Dining Out

Panacea, Shrewsbury

Star rating: **** John Hindmarch and his wife welcome their son home with top-class Indian cuisine.

Panacea, Shrewsbury

The Three Tuns, Bishop’s Castle

Star rating: **** Sharon Walters enjoys a break on a shopping trip.

The Three Tuns, Bishop’s Castle

Comedy

Review: Stewart Lee, Theatre Severn

The general consensus from Stewart Lee’s show at Theatre Severn was that it was impossible to review. So here goes.

Review: Stewart Lee, Theatre Severn

Chris Addison at Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury – Review

On the final date of his The Time Is Now, Again tour Chris Addison may have found his spiritual home.

Chris Addison at Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury – Review

Festivals

Ms Dynamite signs up for Shrewsbury festival

Double BRIT award winner Ms Dynamite has been announced as the latest name on the bill for this year’s Shrewsbury Fields Forever festival.

Ms Dynamite signs up for Shrewsbury festival

The Wombats to headline Shrewsbury festival

Chart stars The Wombats will headline a three-day music and comedy festival at Shrewsbury’s West Mid Showground.

The Wombats to headline Shrewsbury festival

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