Boston Standard - Arts & Leisure Feed

Assembly Rooms nightclub plan set for approval

Thu, 23 May 2013 09:01:44 GMT

Plans to change the planning permission of the Assembly Rooms to allow it to be a nightclub are set to be passed next week.

REVIEW: Doctor Who The Name of The Doctor

Wed, 22 May 2013 09:20:37 GMT

Office Whovian Darren Sykes gives his take on the Time Lord’s series finale...and ‘that’ ending.

Risqué rappers 50 Sniffs to play in Boston

Tue, 21 May 2013 16:27:53 GMT

A parody rap act from Boston who have attracted a huge online following are to perform three gigs in their hometown as part of their 2013 UK tour.

In this week’s Boston Standard

Tue, 21 May 2013 16:24:28 GMT

Here’s a rundown of what’s in store in this week’s Boston Standard, on sale now...

CINEMA REVIEW: Star Trek: Into Darkness (12A) review by Gavin Miller

Tue, 21 May 2013 08:36:59 GMT

If new Star Wars director JJ Abrams now bows out of the Star Trek franchise, then he has set it up for the next generation.

Ghost book author at booksigning event in ‘haunted’ Boston building

Fri, 17 May 2013 10:40:57 GMT

The author of a book featuring ghostly goings-on around Boston is holding a launch event at one of the ‘spooky’ venues tomorrow.

REVIEW: Doctor Who Nightmare in Silver

Fri, 17 May 2013 09:29:06 GMT

This week our resident Whovian Darren Sykes has taken to emulating cricket-loving fifth doctor Peter Davison and transmatted his way to Trent Bridge. Stepping up to the crease in his absence to review the latest episode of Doctor Who, Nightmare in Silver, is reporter Daniel Jaines.

LETTER: May Fair brought back childhood memories...but proclamation was poor

Thu, 16 May 2013 15:43:23 GMT

Having grown up in Boston, and married a Boston girl, we moved to Peterborough some 40 years ago.

Brother and sister make aviation history by taking control of Lancaster Bomber

Thu, 16 May 2013 14:45:41 GMT

History was made at the Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre last week when a brother and sister team piloted the Lancaster Bomber.

Less Alan Partridge and more That’s Life...Duncan’s impressed by his behind the scenes look at the BBC Lincolnshire Breakfast show

Thu, 16 May 2013 14:36:53 GMT

We sent Duncan Browne for an exclusive behind the scenes look at former Standard reporter Scott Dalton’s new breakfast show

DAMBUSTERS: Kinema to screen special showing of The Dam Busters

Thu, 16 May 2013 10:02:47 GMT

Film buffs are being given the opportunity to watch the legendary film The Dam Busters at Woodhall Spa’s Kinema in the Woods.

DAMBUSTERS: Toast the raid with Batemans’ anniversary ale

Thu, 16 May 2013 09:41:48 GMT

Want to toast the bravery and success of the Dambusters? Well, now you will be able to with a special ale to mark the 70th anniversary.

Boston prepares for RAF parade

Thu, 16 May 2013 08:49:09 GMT

RAF Coningsby will exercise its right as Freedom holders and march through Boston town centre this afternoon.

DAMBUSTERS: Guy Gibson actor remembers much loved film

Thu, 16 May 2013 08:37:31 GMT

In 1955 The Dam Busters became a box office smash and – to this day – it remains rated as one of the finest British films of all time.

BREAKING NEWS: PRSA to stay open and be repaired

Wed, 15 May 2013 10:47:23 GMT

The future of the Princess Royal Sports Arena has been decided today - with Boston Borough Council’s cabinet deciding to keep the facility open and invest in repairs.

Gliderdrome continues run of live entertainment

Tue, 14 May 2013 15:08:00 GMT

The Gliderdrome presents Geno Washington on Thursday night, supported by the Motor City Vipers, as it continues to host live entertainment.

UKIP councillor responds to criticism from Channel 4’s Charlie Brooker

Fri, 10 May 2013 16:28:11 GMT

UKIP councillor Elizabeth Ransome has defended the comments made about her on Channel 4’s 10 O’clock Live show.

LETTER: Granddaughter can’t stop raving about musical show

Wed, 08 May 2013 17:07:34 GMT

I felt I had to write to say how much my grand-daughter and I enjoyed last week’s production by BOS Musical Group of Anything Goes.

VIDEO: BBC Radio Lincolnshire presenter Scott Dalton talks about life on the Breakfast Show

Wed, 08 May 2013 16:23:45 GMT

“It’s a bit of a rollercoaster!” That’s how BBC Radio Lincolnshire’s Scott Dalton describes life on the Breakfast Show.

Green light given for new play park

Wed, 08 May 2013 14:56:07 GMT

Youngsters in the Wrangle area are set to get a new recreational play park after plans were approved by Boston Borough Council.