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‘Hit the Deck’ festival bring rock ‘n’ roll antics to Nottingham

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“Hit the Deck” festival took place in Nottingham on Sunday, April 21st, 2013. Samantha Coombes went along.

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Win tickets to see Lucy Rose perform in Lincoln

Lucy Rose is to play at Lincoln's Engine Shed. Photo: Orchard  media

Singer-songwriter Lucy Rose is set to perform in Lincoln next week. The Linc is giving away two pairs of tickets to the gig.

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New sci-fi flick sends audiences into ‘Oblivion’

New sci-fi film "Oblivion" hits the big screen this month, starring Tom Cruise. Photo: Universal

Featuring Tom Cruise, sci-fi film “Oblivion” is one of the first summer blockbusters to hit the big screen. James Edward Hicks went along to see the film.

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‘No Sleep Tonight’ when Enter Shikari play Lincoln

Enter Shikari are set to play Lincoln on Monday, April 22nd. Photo:Pomona

Post-hardcore band Enter Shikari are set to play Lincoln’s Engine Shed on Monday. Hannah Gilbey caught up with guitarist Rory Clewlow.

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X Factor’s Amelia Lily brings Lincoln joy

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Former X Factor star Amelia Lily performed on Lincoln High Street as part of her “Party Over Party Bus” tour. David Wriglesworth went along.

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Fee-fi-fo-fum: ‘Jack the Giant Slayer’ is nothing new

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“Jack the Giant Slayer” is the latest in a long line of fantasty films based on fairy tales. James Edward Hicks went to see how it matched up.

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Review: ‘Oz the Great and Powerful’

"Oz the Great and Powerful" acts as a prequel to the original "Oz" film. Photo: Disney

“Oz the Great and Powerful” is the latest offering from Disney. Joe Keeley looks at how it compares to the classic “Wizard of Oz” films.

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Zane Lowe set to return to Lincoln in May

Zane Lowe is a regular at the University of Lincoln Freshers' Week. Photo: BBC Pictures

Radio 1 DJ Zane Lowe is returning to the Engine Shed on Wednesday, May 1st to perform as part of club night “Shuffle”, it has been revealed. David Wriglesworth reports.

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Stunning aerial theatre in ‘Not Until We Are Lost’

Ockham's Razor returned to Lincoln, performing stunning aerial theatre.

Theatre group Ockahm’s Razor returned to Lincoln once again, with a new show. Frances Griffin went to see how the group’s aerial acrobatics compare to traditional theatre.

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‘Wreck-It Ralph’ – a Disney tribute to by-gone era of gaming

"Wreck-It Ralph" is the latest animated offering from Disney. Photo: Disney

“Wreck-It Ralph” is the latest animated offering from Disney, but this time pays homage to classic video games. Joe Keeley went to see the film.

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