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Christian McLaughlin

The best of the arts around town with Christian McLaughlin

Film, theatre, music, art... we've got it covered. Read about all things cultural in our arts blog Read

TV

Out of the Box - Online goldmines and picture houses

Love your documentaries? From movies stars to politics, there's plenty on offer in the capital. Read

Dane Hurst

Chaconne, Phoenix Dance @ Richmond Theatre, Nov 11 - 12

Currently in a trough after losing their artistic director Javier De Frutos in summer, lead soloist Dane Hurst is determined to dance his way into history Read

Local pubs

Waggon & Horses, Brentford

The Waggon & Horses, Kew Bridge Road, Brentford

It may have been frequented by celebs such as Ant and Dec but the Waggon and Horses is really just a laid-back, traditional pub. Read

Magpie & Crown, Brentford

The Magpie and Crown, High Street, Brentford

Brentford landlord Stephen Bolton isn't kidding when he says the Magpie and Crown is the place for real ales. Read

Bollywood news and reviews

Fashion

Lights, camera, Fashion

There’s more to Madhur Bhandarkar’s latest film, Fashion, than girls, glamour and gladrags Read

Golmaal Returns

Not so Dumb

It is easy to win awards for delivering your dialogue but what if you win one for not saying anything? The star of Golmaal is all set to tickle your funny bone in the sequel, Golmaal Returns. Read

Arts & Exhibitions

"Die Spielwütigen"

Tune in to Euro art

What's Art Doc? It's a season of brilliant European art documentaries at venues near you. Read

Black History Month

Black History Month Photography Competition

Do you have a photo that says something about being black in 21st century London? Read

Music & Gigs

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NEW RELEASES

Helen Clarke reviews the latest releases Read

PREVIEW The Futureheads @ Astoria, Nov 29

The Sunderland band have shunned the corporate record labels to go it alone and are set to bring their DIY self release to the capital... Read

Theatre

Riverside Studios

Spectacular @ Riverside Studios, until Nov 15

The latest play from Tim Etchells' 24-year-old troupe of thespians is about as bizarre as can be. Read

Norway Today

Theatre Cafe Festival

The best youth theatre from all over the continent is travelling to London for the theatre cafe festival. Read

Film reviews

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Realities of War

Director Ari Folman takes you on a harrowing journey into the uncomfortable depths of his subconscious, gradually reliving the nightmare of the first Lebanon War with this year's most astonishing animation. Read

Lost in translation

Max Payne, one of the most beloved releases in the Rockstar Games' portfolio makes the difficult leap from fanboyfavourite to the big screen. Read

Listings

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What's on at Chiswick

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What's on at Feltham and Bedfont

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StoryStar: instructions and entries

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StoryStar: Short story writing competition

Are you bursting with creative ideas? Do you find the internet a strange and exciting place? Do you want to win books for your school AND meet a famous author? Read

Storystar

StoryStar: In the zone

StoryStar judge and award-winning teen fiction author Tabitha Suzuma reveals what inspires her and why she is against age branding of books Read

Local pubs

Pubs in Hounslow

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See our extensive set of local pub reviews to find Hounslow's best drinking hole Read

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Whether it's news, sport or there's something you want to get off your chest, we want to hear from you. Read

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