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Travel: Discovering the art and soul of Amsterdam

Fri, 17 May 2013 15:17:20 GMT

After a 10-year renovation, one of Europe’s most important art galleries, The Rijksmuseum, has reopened in Amsterdam.

Haunting fairytale show explores what happens after the happily ever after

Fri, 17 May 2013 14:24:11 GMT

If you go down to the woods today, you’re in for a haunting but magical treat.

Psychic and craft fair to support KidsOut

Fri, 17 May 2013 11:39:07 GMT

A holistic therapy centre is hosting a special event to raise money for children’s charity.

Upmarket agency gets to the haart of the capital

Fri, 17 May 2013 09:34:56 GMT

The largest independent estate agency in the UK has launched a new upmarket sister agency in response to the growing demand for a niche estate agent to meet the needs of discerning buyers at the top end of the property market.

Geoff Cox’s DVDs: Gangster Squad

Thu, 16 May 2013 12:31:28 GMT

Action-heavy crime thriller GANGSTER SQUAD (15: Warner) has more brawn than brains, but sets its sights firmly from the start and hits the mark with relish.

‘Time to make a move if you have your eye on a particular school’

Wed, 15 May 2013 12:53:27 GMT

It’s coming up to half term, and it’s a key time of year for many parents as arrangements are made for the allocation of school places.

More protection for owners of leasehold flats is welcomed

Wed, 15 May 2013 12:53:20 GMT

Owners of leasehold flats will get greater protection against poor service from managing agents following the launch of a new regulatory regime.

Leighton-Linslade muscian plays to home crowd

Wed, 15 May 2013 10:02:40 GMT

A Bedfordshire blues band who are currently touring the UK to promote their new single are gearing up for a special performance in the town.

This Ashridge event isn’t half appealing!

Wed, 15 May 2013 07:51:20 GMT

Organisers of the first Ashridge Half Marathon hope that this serene scene will entice enthusiastic athletes to sign up for next month’s event and boost numbers after a slow start.

Summer sounds at Wrest Park

Tue, 14 May 2013 16:52:59 GMT

Wrest Park is the place to be on the August Bank holiday weekend.

REVIEW: Abigail’s party at MK Theatre

Tue, 14 May 2013 12:07:29 GMT

Get transported back to suburban 1977 in Mike Leigh’s classic Abigail’s Party running at MK Theatre, writes guest reviewer Alison Devlin.

Birdsong (review)

Tue, 14 May 2013 11:13:07 GMT

The horrors of trench warfare are brought graphically to life in Birdsong, Sebastian Faulks’ harrowing WW1 drama about love and death, that opened at the Royal & Derngate last night.

Help To Buy is helping the market, say surveyors

Mon, 13 May 2013 08:54:04 GMT

Chartered surveyors say that their expectations for property sales in the East were at their most positive in more than four years during April – and point to the the government’s announcement on the ‘Help to Buy’ scheme making a real impact on the housing market.

Break The Floorboards (review)

Sun, 12 May 2013 17:59:02 GMT

It’s an old trick casting a prodigiously talented dancer and then giving him a storyline in which he goes from clod-hoppingly bad to discovering a remarkable ability.

Teechers (review)

Sun, 12 May 2013 15:16:58 GMT

It felt like I was back at school when I took a seat in the auditorium at The Grove Theatre last night for Teechers, John Godber’s anarchic comedy about the staff and students at a local “inadequate” comp.

‘Good neighbours add value to your home’

Fri, 10 May 2013 13:00:54 GMT

Anti-social neighbours are the biggest turn-off to prospective homebuyers, according to a recent survey of over 4,000 potential purchasers by PrimeLocation.com.

From slum to Sainthood at MK Theatre

Fri, 10 May 2013 09:44:11 GMT

Some of the most iconic songs in musical theatre will be rousing audiences at Milton Keynes Theatre from Monday when Evita opens.

Geoff Cox’s DVDs: Django Unchained

Fri, 10 May 2013 08:44:24 GMT

Quentin Tarantino follows up his war homage Inglourious Basterds with another Oscar-winner, DJANGO UNCHAINED (18: Sony), a thrilling swagger through the good, bad and ugly sides of slavery.

Congratulations, it’s Rental Freedom Day - but not for Londoners!

Thu, 09 May 2013 15:20:12 GMT

Break out the bubbly and propose a toast – today, Sunday, May 12, is this year’s Rental Freedom Day.

Funding for music-lovers to host a gig in their local area

Thu, 09 May 2013 15:12:43 GMT

Music-lovers are invited to organise a government-funded gig in their local area as part of a national celebration of music this summer.