Reviews

Stamford Showstoppers are back in action portraying the story of young Charlie Bucket.

Dining for one can be fun and delicious as reporter Jenny Beake proved in this funky bar and restaurant.

It’s a funny old theme, but here’s the oddest thing - this play about women’s boxing really works.

A village pub has reopened, albeit with little fanfare. Our Secret Drinker went along to see how it was getting on.

What is it like to stay the night at the historic Sir Peter Scott Lighthouse? Kate Chapman went along to find out…

The Lookout attracts people from a range of different outlooks…but does its menu fit the bill?

The adaptation of Jane Austen’s first ever novel was a mix of laughter, love and a reminder of how times and generations have changed.

A full house clapped and sang along as performers took to the stage in their summer concert.

A colourful comedy is being brought to life with knowing looks and cracking outfits.

Although Shakespeare is sure to have experienced miserable British weather, the downpour on this play’s opening night can’t be what The Bard imagined.

Poking fun at the sanctimonious was already a sport back in Shakespeare’s day.

A Sunday roast is a ‘proper’ dinner…but did the Ship’s offering float our boat?

Our movie critic Gavin Miller previews the films to look out for this summer…

A loud atmosphere and poor sandwich choice, left me unsatisfied and wishing i’d stuck with a different option.

We got a ‘pizza the action’ at a delightful restaurant on the cobbled street of a village.

How about a cafe where every meal comes with a side order of a spectacular view? We went to see if the meals could match the setting at this venue.

With 12 wiling audience members put under the spell of a hypnotist at a town’s theatre, reviewer Jenny Beake describes the show as mesmerising.

Four perspectives on life are portrayed with compassion in Shoestring’s current stage production of Visitors.

“Be at Vine House Farm for 3pm. Your contact will bring the package,” was the message from the newsdesk.

Mince pies are not what you would associate with February – but a popular cafe has put a new twist on this festive classic and we gave it a try.