2008-01-28 11:32
It's all change for Jordan -I've just started my last week at BBC Manchester - where I have had a fantastic experience, a real insight into how the BBC operates.On Saturday (at the crack of… Read More
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2008-01-25 20:10
OK, so I managed to obtain two tickets to see the Spice Girls at the MEN arena last night. I also got entry to the press conference beforehand...Did I go?No, I didn't!But why?!I had another… Read More
2008-01-21 09:47
Yup, my next gig is on Wednesday, and I'm looking forward.My nerves have been settled after a rehearsal yesterday.Joining me on bass for the night is the multi-talented Rory Holland of Destr… Read More
2008-01-19 16:55
You may or may not know, but Affleck's Palace in Manchester is in danger of closure.As a centre for anyone who wants something a little different or alternative, it would be missed by a grea… Read More
2008-01-19 16:50
On Wednesday I have a gig - the first I've played in some time. In fact, only my second proper solo gig. My first was in Huddersfield. I did do an open mic night in Marylebone in October, bu… Read More
2008-01-17 14:20
Have you ever thought how interesting it is that most cities have something to hide?I'm talking about secret underground tunnels, trains, cities and bunkers. Things hidden from the public th… Read More
2008-01-16 13:55
What a great tagline for a film... '500% Kitano - Nothing to Add!' - Taken from Takeshi Kitano's 'Takeshis'It gets me wondering when the next Kitano film will be released. I recently bought… Read More
2008-01-15 18:34
僕は沢山日本の音楽を聞いています。２００７に沢ा……Read More
2008-01-15 09:34
I've been lamenting my lack of gig attendence since I hit London. I fully intended to go to as many as possible, and play as many a possible, and so far all I've managed is Brett Anderson at… Read More
2007-12-31 10:12
Ok, so I feel bad for neglecting my blog for over two weeks... so I'll try to make this one a good post!!!At the moment I am working in radio, manning the news room of The Pulse in Bradford… Read More
2007-12-12 17:10
Saw the Manic Street Preachers at the top of their game last night. A varied set, amazing sound, a band full of energy... Absolutely blinding!And Brixton Academy was such a perfect venue!!!M… Read More
2007-12-01 20:51
Tomorrow is another day of judgement for my (and millions of other people around the world) as we sit out Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT). I will be sitting 4-kyuu, which is the fi… Read More
2007-11-27 22:59
It's been a week since my last blog...My big story today is counterfeit condoms. I'm covering the story for tomorrow's news day at uni.It seems that someone has been producing fake Durex and… Read More
2007-11-20 13:14
tonight, as part of my journalistic experiences, I will be attending Gibson's charity guitar auction at the O2 (the Dome). the auction includes guitars donated and signed by such artists as… Read More
2007-11-19 23:53
How proud one is when one's town is featured on Trevor MacDonald's programme... as having some of Britain's unhealthiest people, and being at the top of the cholestorol stakes (or should tha… Read More
2007-11-18 16:05
My title today quotes the Razorlight song 'Somewhere Else' and sums up my feelings for the day.I used to love autumn and winter, but this year and last, I just can't wait for it to end. I wa… Read More
2007-11-13 17:44
Just seen Lily Allen play a fantastic set at Waterloo International Station (soon to lose its International status).She played 3 songs - LDN, Smile and Waterloo Sunset (by the Kinks) and got… Read More
2007-11-13 12:02
Back to university today after illness...So, a few stories for the day...Back home, in Huddersfield, schools are to get a £400million investment from Kirklees Council - that's from The… Read More
2007-11-10 13:15
Well, the illness seems to be reaching its latter end (or so I hope!), so I should be bright and breezy in time for classes on Monday morning!I've been getting through the last few days with… Read More
2007-11-07 18:45
today brought illness... I think it's flu or cold or something, coupled with stomach ache... not ideal, really.my blog seems to be attracting more visitors from far and wide also, and my fir… Read More
2007-11-05 14:55
Well, I'm back in London... can't say I'm all that thrilled by it!I thought it was colder back up North, although today I'm not sure. It's freezing!Just as I'm thinking how sleepy I am, I re… Read More
2007-11-03 11:25
That's right, I'm back in the north, albeit just for a weekend. And a busy one it is!Yesterday I visited the barber (not paying Southern prices), the doctor, a friend in Manchester, a friend… Read More
2007-11-03 11:14
so now I have done half of my first term, I guess I am looking forward to going home again some time soon... I do miss home, and I suppose my heart will always be in Yorkshire's green hills… Read More
2007-10-29 15:32
ah, great days... the computer has come back from repair, so my blogs can once more become regular and full of useful and gripping stories! or something like that....!yesterday I visited the… Read More
2007-10-26 20:45
A line from Cock Sparrer's song 'Riot Squad'... and a sum-up of my day today.Today was a selection day for the role of Special Constable, for which I applied some time ago. Today involved a… Read More
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