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Cowboys and Aliens – review by Carl Jones

Take a look at Carl Jones’s review of the Cowboys and Aliens, starring Daniel Craig and Harrison Ford.

Cowboys and Aliens – review by Carl Jones

Camping at V Festival 2011 – the posh way

As thousands of music fans prepare to get down and dirty for the annual V Festival at Weston Park, Shropshirestar.com looks at the luxury options for discerning gig goers.

Camping at V Festival 2011 – the posh way

‘Pirates of the Caribbean 4 – On Stranger Tides’ reviewed

In this week’s edition of The Ticket, Carl Jones takes a look at Pirates of the Caribbean 4 – On Stranger Tides. Is it a swashbuckling romp, or is it as bad as Pirates of the Caribbean 2 and 3? Find out here

‘Pirates of the Caribbean 4 – On Stranger Tides’ reviewed
Blog: How the Greeks celebrate Easter

Blog: At midnight, as the clock chimes to welcome in Easter Sunday, the locals gather and hurl firecrackers at Skala church. Tradition has it that this will ward off evil spirits for the coming year, writes former Shropshire man Colin Dodd from his home on the Greek island of Kefalonia.

Blog: How the Greeks celebrate Easter

The King’s Speech reviewed by Carl Jones

Carl Jones casts his eye over Oscar-tipped historical drama The King’s Speech, which portrays King George VI’s battle to overcome his stammer.

Colin Firth and Helena Bonham Carter

Take That release clip from The Flood

Take That have released a clip from their new single The Flood, which sees Robbie Williams back on board for the first time.

Robbie Williams in Take That

Film review: Carl Jones on Whip It

Movie expert Carl Jones takes a look at Whip It – the latest film to hit our cinemas screens.


Kate Winslet splits from husband

Kate Winslet has separated from her director husband Sam Mendes after nearly seven years of marriage.


Alice in Wonderland is no marvel

Find out what our movie critic Carl Jones thinks of Alice in Wonderland – the latest Disney blockbuster to hit county cinema screens.


Movie review: Up in the Air

Watch movie critic Carl Jones’ review of George Clooney film Up in the Air, this week’s big release in county cinemas.


Stars turn out for Nine movie premiere

Daniel Day Lewis, Nicole Kidman, Penelope Cruz, Kate Hudson and Dame Judi Dench all attend the world premiere of film musical Nine.


The Invention of Lying – Carl Jones’s verdict

Shropshire Star film reviewer Carl Jones gives his view on new Ricky Gervais film comedy The Invention of Lying.

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