26th May 2010
It’s bad news for Ireland’s shortest rock star, Bono’s badly hurt his back and the U2 tour bus is parked. The good news is they are pulling out of Glastonbury! Admittedly U2 are a hugely popular band, so while not to my taste it’s hard to argue they weren’t a top headlne act. The big…
Read More25th May 2010
Jamie Oliver’s restaurant chain Jamie’s Italian have submitted a planning application with Nottingham City Council to open a £1m restaurant on Low Pavement. The site is a listed building which currently houses Jass Interiors and Jass Cafe. If successful, it could be open in early 2011. Carluccio’s have also obtained planning consent for the Old Slug and Lettuce bar on Low…
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The Nottingham Contemporary arts centre has won the Royal Institute of Architects award for architectual excellence. Designed by Caruso St John, the building looks like a retail park Halfords but who am I to argue with a Royal Institute of something. Thankfully the content inside is excellent and centre is well worth visiting. For more…
Read More24th May 2010
Sony and Microsoft would have you believe their console is best. Personally I think they’re both great and it really comes down to the games. Both have killer exclusives that makes owning each console worthwhile. Gears of War and Mass Effect are reasons to own a 360 but Uncharted 2 and Little Big Planet make…
Read More20th May 2010
There’s some exciting news about Google Chrome OS, the new operating system from the people who brought you the internet (well they might as well have done). Announced last July, Google Chrome OS is for “people who live on the web” and the new Chrome Web Store will feed those hungry people with content. The…
Read More18th May 2010
Nearly a year ago at gaming Expo E3 Microsoft announced Project Natal, a motion sensing gaming device that tracks full body movement. Pricing for Natal has been speculated between £50-£150 pounds, essentially covering the price of a game to a new console. Some online retailers are already advertising pre-orders at the top end, which is…
Read More13th May 2010
Catering managers at both the Nottingham City Hospital and Nottingham’s QMC are using fresh seasonal, locally sourced ingredients in their kitchens. The move sees them saving over £6m a year and has benefited local producers in the East Midlands. “Ninety per cent of the fresh food the hospitals use comes from the East Midlands and…
Read More13th May 2010
Ridley Scott and Russell Crowe’s new film ‘Robin Hood’ had its gala premiere in Nottingham last night. Unfortunately Russ and Riddles couldn’t make it, as they were in Cannes for the world premiere. All was not lost as we still had Jack Downham (Noah Tate in Emmerdale!) and Derby’s James Burrows who plays the much…
Read More12th May 2010
Office workers who eat at their desks can attract mice who leave droppings in keyboards as they scavenge for crumbs. The Royal Society of Chemistry warn that mice droppings can be a serious health risk to humans. They also found very high levels of harmful bacteria and warned users face the risk of contracting stomach…
Read More12th May 2010
The union of Orange and T-Mobile will be called ‘Everything Everywhere’. According to the Times Online the new name will be used in advertising to demonstrate the strength of the new network but won’t replace the existing brands. Whilst it doesn’t strike me as a great name, as with all great branding concepts it all comes down…
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