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EDITOR’S LETTER Apparently, there is life after Neighbours – on P26 we speak to starlet Caitlin Stasey ahead of the London Australian Film Festival about her success on the big screen.

Do you know much about your ancestors’ history? If the answer is ‘no’, turn to P10 to find out how you can easily dig around to discover whether they had any dark secrets.

Yearning for adventure? Book a bike safari in Kenya (P72) for what could turn out to be the ride of your life.

26 Hollywood calls: Caitlan Stasey leaves the small screen behind

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8 LONDON 8 London Life 10 IT’S ALL RELATIVE: Trace your family tree and discover your ancestry 12 Food & Drink 14 Spotted 16 Silly Buggers

19 ENTERTAINMENT 19 Celebrity News 10 Family matters: find out your ancestors’ secrets 20 TNT Life 21 Look Who’s Talking: Louis de Bernieres 36 NEWS & SPORT 22 Cinema 36 World News 25 Culture 38 STRANGE BEDFELLOWS?: The 26 MOVER AND SHAKER: Caitlin Stasey coalition government’s first year ditches Neighbours for Hollywood 41 News opinion: Injunctions 42 Sport: Best of the Week 45 Sport View: AFL TV rights 28 MUSIC & CLUBS 46 NEXT MAN IN: Usman Kawaja’s 28 Album Of The Week 31 Gigs Of The Week burden of expectation 32 Music Listings 34 Clubbing Listings 48 CAREERS & MONEY 35 Clubbing 48 Job Of The Week 49 Careers 50 SINGAPORE CALLING: The lowdown on the job market 52 Money 55 Coming & Going

57 Global Vision 58 GREAT MINDS: Get to know your way around Cambridge 60 Late Deals 63 TNTT Weekender: Venice 64 Hotshots 66 ON THE TASTE TRAIL: Work up an appetite in The Hague 68 Travel Tips 69 Travel News 70 On The Road 71 Top Five 72 CALL OF THE WILD: Create your own safari adventure in Kenya

102 CLASSIFIEDS 102 Freight 109 Classifieds 113 Accommodation 58 City of knowledge: take a punt on Cambridge

REGULARS 4 Letters 6 Wins 114 Desperately Seeking 46 Great expectations: Aussie Usman Kawaja’s rise and rise

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YOUR SAY EDITORIAL Editor Carol Driver Content Editors: Travel Janine Kelso Entertainment Alison Grinter News & Sport Tom Sturrock Web Frankie Mullin Features/editorial assistant Rebecca Kent | Inger Smith Sub Jahn Vannisselroy

Everyone should be fair game The Chaser: whatever happened to freedom of speech?

The royal family was wrong to censor The Chaser team’s plan to present satirical coverage of last week’s wedding for Australian TV. Isn’t Britain meant to be an international champion of free speech?

Radical Muslims who make veiled al-Qaeda references shouting outside the ceremony is one thing; a light pisstake on the other side of the world is a different matter entirely.

Maybe we shouldn’t be too surprised at the lack of respect for free speech; after all, the Bahraini crown prince did receive an invite to the big day.

Still, I suppose we must consider ourselves lucky there wasn’t an injunction on that piece of news.

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I read the poem about asylum seekers on your letters page (1443). Here’s my response: “Asylum seekers, here they come, Camp at Seagate, just for fun.

Leapfrog Europe, it isn’t funny, To arrive at the land of milk and honey.

Come to the UK, have five kids, And declare war on our benefits.

New council house and a nice new car, ‘Ooh! I can’t walk that far’.

Mansion in Acton, £40k in the bank, They must think we’re thick as a plank.

Free healthcare, what a laugh, While UK pensioners starve.

Free bus pass to help them on their way, While us poor English people we have to pay.

If you really don’t like it here, We’ll chip in for your one-way fare.”

Peter Johnson, London

Handsen Chikowore’s poem made me feel really sad. It’s not often you see things from an asylum seeker’s point of view.

Normally you hear from the vocal minority who have a “go back home” attitude. Handsen, I hope things work out and you’re able to make Britain your home.

Gina, Clapham

Heard this one last week, thought you might like it: Real Madrid’s Christiano Ronaldo was talking to the press ahead of the champions league semi-final last week.

“I’m a gift from the footballing gods, sent to show earthlings how to play the game,” he announced.

Ronaldo’s comments were put to Barca’s Lionel Messi shortly after. “That’s funny,” Messi replied. “I don’t remember sending him.”

Chris, Ealing

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YOU HAVE A VOICE SO USE IT NOW AND THEN What’s with leaning your whole bodies against the the vertical handrails on the Tube?

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So before we judge people as being assholes, realise that most of them are just oblivious to what’s going on around them.

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The Real IRA – a group of paramilitaries that broke from the provisional IRA in 1997 – have occupied headlines during the past month, after vowing to target police in their campaign for Northern Ireland to break away from the United Kingdom.

This threat of further violence comes just weeks after the murder of 25-yearold PC Ronan Kerr in Omagh.

Kerr was killed by a car bomb and his death reopened old

wounds (below) and recalled the Troubles of last century, which appeared to have been resolved by the Good Friday Agreement in 1998.

In 1998, the Real IRA was

reponsible for the single deadliest strike of the Troubles, when 29 people were killed by one of its bombs in a courthouse in Omagh. In the aftermath, a ceasefire was declared, but it didn’t last long.

And it was 10 years ago this week that the Real IRA blew up a post office in Hendon, north London, having set off a bomb outside the BBC headquarters a month earlier. TS

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Ancestors: my, what funny clothes they wore

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n April 15, 1912 my Irish great aunt Mary died with her lover on the Titanic. She was 17 years old and, I imagine with admiration, something of a wild child. Mary had run away from her boarding school with Denis Lennon, a boy who worked for her dad, my great grandfather Redmond Mullin, and was heading for New York.

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My ancestor drowned on the Titanic, here’s how to trace your family tree and see what happened to yours WORDS FRANKIE MULLIN

It changes “ how you see yourself ” ASK SOME QUESTIONS You might be surprised what your living relatives know but have never thought to divulge. “Find out things like your great grandmother’s maiden name and what regiment your grandfather fought in during the war,” Jones suggests.

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BIRTH, MARRIAGE, DEATH All births, marriages and deaths in are recorded by the General Register Office (gro.gov.uk). By searching birth and marriage certificates you could theoretically trace your family back to 1837, when the system began. However, this relies on all your ancestors having married and registered their children.

THE CENSUS You’re probably familiar with the Census, having just filled one in. The record becomes much more interesting as a source of information about your ancestors.

From 1841 every household in England and Wales has completed the Census and it is here

(census.gov.uk) you can find out where your ancestors lived, their occupations and the names of their siblings.

PARISH RECORDS It wasn’t compulsory to register births, deaths or marriages until 1837, but parish registers have been recording baptisms, marriages and burials from the 1500s.

Some of these registers have been put online (eg parishregister.com), otherwise they are kept in individual churches.

YOUR ANCESTOR DID WHAT? EXPECT SOME surprises IN YOUR FAMILY TREE...

Your family tree will only come to life when you have enough information to imagine what your ancestors’ life would have been like.

Organisations such as Achievements (achievements.co.uk) employ researchers to dig deeper into family history.

TRADE DIRECTORIES “A recent case involved the family From the 1700s, local traders wanted of Charles Farnham, a ‘Fossil Digger’, at Achievments.co.uk to advertise their specialist skills, You never know what old tells us. “Initially we and so the local trade directory fossils will come to light were stumped as to was born. If you know where just what this could your ancestor lived, this is mean. He was another way of filling in living in the south the details about their life.

Cambridgeshire MILITARY RECORDS parish of Meldreth and Find out what regiment there seemed to be quite a number of other your ancestors fought in, if they were families similarly described in records awarded a medal, the history of their unit such as Census returns. Surely, we and where they were buried. There are a reasoned, there could not be so many host of military records to sift through on palaeontologists working in the websites like Ancestry.co.uk and same place.

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“More in-depth enquiries soon PASSENGER LISTS revealed that the answer was dinosaur If your ancestors disappear from the Census dung. Many people were employed in coprolite works, which involved one year then a good place to start looking excavating fossilised dinosaur for them is the passenger lists of ships. droppings, which were then processed They may have been among the thousands and spread on the fields as fertiliser due who emigrated in search of work. to its high phosphorus content. This Mary and Denis appear on the Titanic’s was a short-lived but highly lucrative passenger list as brother and sister, part venture, which lasted from around 1850 of their ruse to escape detection from the to 1890, before the supply of coprolites authorities. I hope things turned out were exhausted.” better for your ancestors.

Parish records often hide priceless information

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Both Mary and Denis drowned on the way to their new life.

For me, Mary’s story has always been better than the Leonardo Di Caprio/ Kate Winslet version because it’s true. As a teenager I liked to imagine – fancifully – that a bit of my feisty Irish ancestor lived on through me.

It’s this feeling of a bond with long-dead family members which drives many people to trace and study their family tree, often uncovering fascinating tales along the way.

“Discovering their ancestors changes people’s perception of themselves,” says Dan Jones of Ancestry.co.uk. “It’s often more emotional than you expect.”

Interest in learning lineage is at an alltime high, due in part to the wealth of online information sources which mean that what would once have taken trawling the country for dusty records can now been done in the click of a mouse.

Here’s how to start.

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FOOD & DRINK The Ten Bells takes its name from Christ Church, Spitalfields

BAR REVIEW The Ten Bells ★★★★★

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THE SCENE Most famous for its association with Jack The Ripper, this is where two of his victims – Annie Chapman and Mary Kelly – allegedly

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drank. The pub has been refurbished and isn’t as ”authentically” mouldering as before, but there’s still a slightly mad feel to the place.

Due to its location on the edge of Shoreditch, this is a popular haunt most nights.

Expect a mixed crowd of City boys, hipsters and serious drinkers (and the odd Jack The Ripper walking tour).

BEHIND THE BAR There’s a full bar and great draft beer selection.

BILL PLEASE A pint is £3.70.

VERDICT An interesting place to have a pint during a Spitalfields Market trip.

Whether you’re into gruesome murders or not, this is a living piece of Victorian London.

History should always be this fun. FRANKIE MULLIN

Restaurant Review The Jam Tree ★★★★★

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THE SCENE With its quirky wall art, mishmash of swanky chairs, bold globe lights and glistening chandeliers, this gastro pub provides its guests with an elegant yet homely feel. There’s also a great beer garden and DJs on weekends.

THE GRUB An enticing menu, combined with the skills of a first-class chef, makes The Jam Tree a top spot to enjoy modern pub food.

Our Thai-inspired starter Sotong Manis (battered sticky squid with a chilli, garlic and spring onion sauce), is a showstopper. Next, our tastebuds meet an explosion of flavours and textures with the Slow Roasted Suck Leg with puy lentils, poached pear, walnuts, stilton and chicory.

We finish off with a British classic – a strawberry oly poly

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BEHIND THE BAR Beers and ciders in bottles as well as on tap from £3.70 a pint, plus an extensive wine list. Smooth red Pasos de Capula Tempranillo for £17 a bottle is a winner.

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VERDICT A relaxed and unpretentious atmosphere, perfect for lazy afternoons with friends. INGER SMITH

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A bit older, a bit wiser and, yes, probably a bit fatter too, Take That have decided to take their own chef on to their Progress Tour so he can cook healthy food for the lads at any time.

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Having already met up in Melbourne, Beverly Hills and London, Shane Warne and Liz Hurley are now taking their on-off relationship eastwards.

Liz and her nine-year-old son Damien jetted into Chandigarh, India, to cheer on the Aussie spinner as he captained the Rajasthan Royals in the IPL last week.

The match was, however, interrupted by a down pour, with Liz tweeting: “Should have brought our wellies ...”

Peter Andre: probably not wearing any underwear

WHO’S A DIRTY BOY THEN? Branding himself a “dirty little rotter” in bed, singleton Peter Andre hopes to wash away his squeaky clean image with a few kinky hot tub parties.

Compared to vulgar ex-wife Katie Price, the Aussie crooner often came across as prim and proper on the Katie And Peter show. But now the Mysterious Girl singer wants us to see a different side to him.

“I’m pure filth. But I’m not a sleaze,” he told Heat. “ I’m a massively passionate person.

A dirty little rotter in the bedroom and a gentleman, too. The whole package, I hope.”

So with this new bad-boy image in place, what can we expect from Pete’s reality show this season? Well, he’s having a massive jacuzzi installed, and he’s promising viewers steamy parties.

“There will be bits that are OK to be filmed and some that the cameras won’t be invited to,” he explained. Classy!

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”I kept four or five hundred at the back of the class – in Snail Land.”

Robert Pattinson got suspended for hiding the slimy creatures while saving them from certain death at the hands of other kids

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New Idea: Denmark’s crown prince Fredrik and his Aussie wife, Mary, reveal the names of their baby twins at the royal christening – Vincent and Josephine; and Sunrise weatherman Grant Denyer and wife Cheryl talk about their pregnancy scare.

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The bestselling author’s book Red Dog, about a real-life stray sheepdog who brought a tough 1970s mining town together, has been turned into a heartwarming Aussie film

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Louis de Bernieres INTERVIEW ALISON GRINTER What inspired you to write Red Dog?

Ivon Bartholomew

I was fascinated by this statue [in Karratha, Western Australia] of the dog because all it said was: “Red Dog, erected by his friends 1979.” I borrowed the ute of the hotel manager to go exploring and it was the day after I’d done the first ever literary event in Karratha. I asked a few people who this Red Dog was and everybody had a story. I wrote the story for 12-year-olds – but then everybody read it. I would have left the obscenities in it if I’d written it for adults.

What were your favourite Red Dog stories that people told you?

Him doing those awful farts on the bus and not letting anyone sit in his seat. He

could recognise the sound of an engine of a car or truck he’d been in before and he’d just sit in the middle of the road and force them to stop, then he’d get in and wouldn’t get out until they’d taken him to where he wanted to go. People would drive around for hours trying to work out where Red Dog wanted to go.

He sounds almost human...

He wasn’t the kind of dog who liked to be stroked or patted but he liked being with people. I think the thing that was so unlike a dog about him was that he clearly treated people as his equals or his servants – he had a cat-like personality.

The film of Red “ Dog was how I imagined it ” Is it a strange experience seeing your writing reach the big screen?

It was for Captain Corelli’s Mandolin because I had a very precise image in my mind what the characters looked like and what they sounded like. Of course, the casting director had very different ideas to me. In Red Dog it was different. The bit of the film I saw was very very much as I imagined it.

You weren’t so enthusiastic about the film version of Captain Corelli’s

Mandolin. You described it as being like “having your baby’s ears being put on backward”.

They did some unecessary and unintelligent changes to the story – I personally wouldn’t have cast Nic Cage in the part. He’s a great actor and he played the role very well but I would have made it a European film and found a nice, lively Italian actor to do that. But they wanted it to be a big success in America so they got an American star.

Tell us about your cameo in Red Dog …

I went to watch the filming for a week and they gave me a tiny part. I play a miner so they covered me with sticky stuff and threw dirt at me. I was wearing the typical 1970s singlet and a funny plastic mining hat.

Is it true you once got mugged in Rio at gunpoint and ended up wrestling the mugger to the ground?

Yes, I was really pissed off with him for interrupting my conversation – I just can’t stand bad manners. You are either going to be the kind of person who fights or runs away. I didn’t really know what kind of person I was until that happened.

» Red Dog starring Noah Taylor and Keisha Castle-Hughes, at the London Australia Film Festival’s Gala opening on May 5. Barbican, EC2Y 8DS Barbican (barbican.org.uk/australianfilm). Festival runs from May 5-12.

YOU DON’T SAY? What’s your guilty pleasure?

There was an album made for the Queen’s birthday on which Brian May stood on the roof of Buckingham Palace and played God Save The Queen. I love that whole album and I’m sure I shouldn’t.

Biggest phobia?

Merlot and Shiraz. They give me too much of a hangover.

What song would you have played at your funeral?

Kimisou Angeloudimou by Nikis Theodorakis. It means ‘sleep, my little angel’. It reminds me of putting my daughter to bed.

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Water For Elephants

SCREEN TEST: REESE WITHERSPOON

Robert Pattinson, Reese Witherspoon, Christopher Waltz

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CERT: 12A RT: 120 MINS

★★★★★

If Robert Pattinson is to escape the large shadow cast by Edward Cullen – his Twilight character – it’s going to take more than period drama Water For Elephants.

Miscast and showing little range, he doesn’t make much of an impression in a film that, while visually beautiful, lacks emotional resonance.

Told through a flashback, Water for Elephants focuses on the turbulent life of veterinary student Jacob (Pattinson) who, during the Great Depression, suffers a personal tragedy and hops aboard a circus train. The owner of the circus, August (Waltz) gets him to look after the animals, including Rosie, an unhappy elephant.

While caring for the depressed pachyderm, Jacob

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develops a bond with Marlena (Witherspoon), the star of the show and wife of August – a man who needs little excuse to blow his top.

With director Francis Lawrence creating an intoxicating world filled with colourful circus folk, Water For Elephants has the ideal backdrop for a great

romantic drama. Sadly, neither Pattinson nor Witherspoon are convincing in the lead roles; their romance simply not ringing true.

It is left to the brilliant Waltz to save the film, acting Pattinson off the screen in the process.

GOOD FOR: Fans of carnies and all their colour.

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13 ASSASSINS CERT: 15 RT: 125 MINS

Koji Yakusho

MY DOG TULIP CERT: TBC RT: 83 MINS

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An astonishing, extended battlescene ensures that Takashi Miike’s drama – about a band of warriors going up against a dark lord and his army of samurai – is a mustsee on the big screen. Despite the fact that roughly half the film is pure carnage, it still has decent character development and compelling performances.

GOOD FOR: Sating your bloodlust. PDV My Dog Tulip

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Christopher Plummer narrates this deeply moving animated feature about an elderly ‘confirmed bachelor’ and his love for his feisty Alsation bitch. With the magical handdrawn animation perfectly complementing a storyline that captures why they call canines man’s best friend, My Dog Tulip proves that it doesn’t have to be pixelated to be near-perfect.

GOOD FOR: Dog lovers. PDV

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Meanwhile, another Animal Kingdom actor, Joel Edgerton, wasn’t as lucky as Weaver, narrowly missing out on becoming the next Jason Bourne in the movie franchise that made Matt Damon a superstar.

The Aussie made the final four but ultimately lost out to Hurt Locker star Jeremy Renner who will now star in the The Bourne Legacy.

Hollywood’s rumour mill suggests director Tony Gilroy had his heart set on Edgerton but the studio was concerned he was not famous enough.

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The film, released in 2012, will chart “the ups and downs of an engaged couple en route to the altar”.

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The 17 London Australian Film Festival Thu 5 – Thu 12 May 2011 This year’s showcase of Australia’s finest films will have you smiling, crying, quaking and shouting for more with premieres of the latest features, documentaries, artist films and shorts shipped over from Down Under, plus Flickerfest and Tropfest!

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Join us on for all the latest news, special offers and competitions.

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CULTURE ROCKET TO THE MOON In Clifford Odets’ 1938 Depression-era drama, browbeaten, married New York dentist Ben (an excellent Joseph Millson) is pushing 40 and doesn’t have the guts to offer his sexy new secretary Cleo more than a naïve closet love. His wily father-in-law (a charismatic Nicholas Woodeson), captivated by her youth, can provide wealth and experience, while a lecherous fellow tenant sees only a would-be showgirl on the make.

Unfortunately, Jessica Raine’s Cleo adopts a voice

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SEE THIS: Theatre so grating it’s surprising any of them stick around long enough to discover that, beneath her alluring exterior, there’s a vulnerable young woman unable to fulfil their desires or even her own.

The Hopper-influenced design emphasises the loneliness inherent in this potentially poignant play, but, despite some clever dialogue, the production burns far too slowly.

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» Lyttelton at the National, South Bank, SE1 9PX (020 7452 3000) Waterloo (nationaltheatre.org.uk).

Until June 21. £12-£45

Jessica Raine as Cleo Singer and Joseph Millson as Ben Stark

WORTH A LOOK Half Baked is a new play by Noel Clarke of Kidulthood and Adulthood fame » Soho Theatre, 21 Dean Street W1D 3NE

Kelly, reproduced by permission of the Trustees of the Sidney Nolan Trust; Catherine Ashmore

•A fiendishly funny adaptation of Sweeney Todd with live cabaret

Tottenham Court Road (sohotheatre.com). Fri, May 6. £12.50

music and puppetry » Greenwich Theatre, Crooms Hill, SE10 8ES

Greenwich (greenwichtheatre.org.uk). May 6-8. £15

EXHIBITION OF THE WEEK

BOOKS OUT THIS WEEK

AUSTRALIAN SEASON AT THE BRITISH MUSEUM

STORIES I ONLY TELL MY FRIENDS

Crikey! If your knowledge of Aussie culture doesn’t extend beyond Neighbours then it’s time to head down to the British Museum’s Australia Season which centres on three exhibitions including Australia Landscape, a celebration of Australian

biodiversity; Out Of Australia, an rare exhibition of prints and drawings from Sidney Nolan and other prominent artists; and Baskets And Belonging, which examines Indigenous Australians’ histories.

» British Museum, Great Russell Street, WC1B 3DG Holborn (britishmuseum. org) Until Oct 16. Free.

Sidney Nolan’s Kelly, 1954

Rob Lowe

DEAD RECKONING: A TRUE BLOOD NOVEL

(Bantam Press) MAY 2

Charlaine Harris

Teen idol at 15, Brat Pack founder at 20, Rob Lowe chronicles his experiences as a painfully misunderstood child actor in Ohio who became one of Hollywood’s superstars.

(Gollancz ) MAY 3

THE FINKLER QUESTION

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Howard Jacobson (Bloomsbury) MAY 3

Paperback edition of the 2010 Booker Prize-winning novel about disenchanted BBC worker Julian Treslove and his old friend Sam Finkler, a popular Jewish philosopher.

The latest in this vampire series, on which the TV show is based, has more trouble for Sookie when she witnesses the firebombing of Merlotte’s, the bar where she works.

Rosemary Schrager (Hamlyn) MAY 3

The veteran TV cook presents more than 200 classic tried-and-tested home recipes accompanied with crystal-clear instructions.

MORE EXHIBITIONS Royal Society Of Portrait Painters Annual Exhibition » Mall Galleries, The Mall, SW1Y 5BD

Charing

•Aftermath: Objects

Cross (therp.co.uk/exhibitions). May 5-20. £7.50

From Projects » Chelsea Space, Chelsea College Of Art And Design, SW1P 4JU

Pimlico (chelsea.arts.ac.uk). May 3-June. Free

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STAR As the London Australian Film Festival rolls into town we chat to Caitlin Stasey about her move from Neighbours to the big screen WORDS ALISON GRINTER

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here comes a time when every young Neighbours star must decide to fly the coop or get stuck on the long-running Oz soap for good, like poor old Libby.

So, after 275 episodes of playing sweetnatured Rachel Kinski, Melbourne actor Caitlin Stasey made the leap on to the big screen with action-drama Tomorrow When The War Began, which screens at this week’s London Australian Film Festival.

While thankful for the launch-pad Neighbours provided, the 21-year-old is also aware her association with the show could work against her and is glad to have something else on her CV. “You can be grateful for it and can appreciate it but essentially it needs to be completely separate from your line of work now,” she says.

Tomorrow When The War Began, based on the book of the same name by popular Australian teen-fiction writer John Marsden, is about a group of high school friends sucked into moral dilemma and physical danger when a foreign army invades Australia.

In the film, Stasey plays the main role of Ellie Linton, the natural leader of the group. It’s an extremely physical role which involves her lugging guns, crawling under vehicles and wielding a flame thrower.

“It was really challenging. We had to go through four weeks of personal training before we started filming which was hell for me because I’m not a very physical person,” she admits. “I don’t even have a driver’s licence and I was driving eight different vehicles, which is ridiculous!”

On her Neighbours’ salary, all Stasey could afford was this hessian dress

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Stasey stars in Tomorrow When The War Began

Much of the film sees the teens wrestling with the kind of moral conundrums that arise in a war. In one key scene, Stasey’s character asks rhetorically: “How many people am I allowed to kill to keep me alive?”

“Essentially, you have to grapple with morality – she has to protect the people closest to her,” Stasey explains. “I’d probably kill without discrimination if I was in a situation where I had to survive.

I’d murder until I was completely safe.”

Stasey is refreshingly candid; the PR machine hasn’t muzzled her yet, and she is none too glowing about the Oz film industry. “They like their gritty, indie urban dramas … we make fantastic films but a lot of them don’t translate internationally. Also, Australian audiences just don’t care. Aussie audiences want to see Hollywood films.”

It’s a good thing, then, that Stasey has relocated to Los Angeles where she has secured an agent and a manager.

A sequel to Tomorrow… is slated for production next year in which Stasey will reprise the role of Linton, but in the meantime she will wade through scripts while negotiating her next career move.

“I’m reading everything from GI Joe to indie films with only a half a million budget,” she says. “I just auditioned for a motion capture video game which was hilarious.”

In the meantime she’s writing a screenplay: “You have so many funny experiences out here and what I’ve written is probably completely useless, but it’s fun to do.”

» Tomorrow When The War Began, showing at the London Australian Film Festival, Barbican, Silk St, EC2Y 8DS Barbican (barbican.org.uk/ australianfilm). Sun, May 12 at 6pm.

Festival runs from May 5-12.

Stasey found the physical nature of the film challenging at times

ALSO SHOWING AT THE LONDON AUSTRALIAN FILM FESTIVAL JUCY Director Louise Alston, whose film All My Friends Are Leaving Brisbane was an LAFF smash hit in 2008, returns with Jucy, a quirky comedy set in a Brisbane video store where Jackie and Lucy (“Jucy”) plot a way out of their boring lives by getting involved in a local production of Jane Eyre. » Showing at Gala closing on Thur, May 12 at 8.20pm

THE SNOWMAN A documentary charting a daughter’s quest to uncover the truth about her father’s allegations that the CIA lobotomised him after discovering an illegal nuclear dump whilst working for NASA in Australia. Can this possibly be true, or were the schizophrenic tendencies he experienced on his return destined to happen? » Showing Wed, May 11 at 6pm

RED DOG UK Premiere of an amusing adaptation of Louis de Bernières’ famous book, set in a 1970s Western Australian ironworks where harsh conditions lead to ructions. Red Dog arrives and helps rebuild the spirits and relationships of the miners. » Showing at Gala opening on Thur, May 5, 7pm and Sat, May 7 at 2pm. (See page 21 for our interview with Louis de Bernieres)

ANIMAL KINGDOM Winner of the 2010 Grand Jury prize at Sundance, this superbly crafted thriller sees Guy Pearce return to home turf for one of his finest performances to date, as a true grit Melbourne detective hell-bent on saving a young boy from his criminal family.

With Joel Edgerton, Anthony Hayes and Jacki Weaver, as the creepily cheerful crime matriarch (she earned an Oscar nomination for the role) » Showing Sun, May 8 at 8.40pm.

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ALBUM OF THE WEEK

Adele Hammersmith Apollo, Sep 19-20 (0844 844 4748). £30.

Arcade Fire, Mumford And Sons, The Vaccines Hyde Park, June 30 (0870 264 3333). £48.

DAN KELLY

Belle & Sebastian Roundhouse, May 29 (0844 482 8008) £25.

Dan Kelly’s Dream (Audible Sounds/Gaga)

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★★★★★

Dan Kelly is inevitably going to draw comparisons to his uncle, Paul Kelly, the legendary Australian singersongwriter behind classics Before Too Long and To Her Door. So let’s get it out of the way first, shall we?

Dan Kelly sounds nothing like his famous uncle, not vocally, not instrumentally, not even lyrically. Inspired by

Dan Kelly: quifftastic

everything from his environmental science degree to the novels of Ian M Banks to the Stones, Dan Kelly’s Dream is unashamedly poppy, kaleidoscopically psychedelic, mind-bogglingly

inventive and utterly catchy.

If there’s a criticism to be made, then there’s perhaps a little too much going on in some songs but, overall, this is a pretty good dream.

ALISON GRINTER

ALSO OUT FLEET FOXES

BEASTIE BOYS

JENNIFER LOPEZ

Helplessness Blues (Bella Union) Lauded modernday versions of Crosby, Stills and Nash release their hotly anticipated second LP.

Hot Sauce Committee Part Two (EMI) Mike D, Ad Rock and MCA return with first full-length effort since 2007’s The Mix-Up.

Love? (Mercury) “Jenny from the block” releases club-friendly LP inspired by the birth of her twins.

MUSIC NEWS Bieber signs banned

Justin Bieber fans were outraged when their handmade signs were confiscated by security shortly before the Canadian pop superstar’s Brisbane show.

Security at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre apparently confiscated hundreds of Beliebers’ signs to prevent them blocking

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other concert-goers’ views, but the avid fans were less than impressed, according to the Brisbane Times, “Try to explain to 12-yearold girls that they can’t bring in signs that they were making for two hours,” said Kylie McMaster, whose daughters were among the fans whose signs were taken.

Tiki Taane, the erstwhile lead singer of Salmonella Dub,is thinking of leaving his native New Zealand following his recent arrest for disorderly behaviour, stuff.co.nz has revealed.

Taane was arrested at Illuminati nightclub in Tauranga and charged with disorderly behaviour last month after singing NWA’s song Fuck Tha Police.

In a performance at Sonic Waves festival near Whangamata, he told the audience that prior to the gig he had been made to sign a police disclaimer promising he would not incite violence.

“If that’s how it is, I don’t know if I want to live in this country any more,” he said.

The 34-year-old also played new song Freedom To Sing, written since his arrest.

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No 1 single Party Rock Anthem, LMFAO No 1 album Wasting Light, Foo Fighters

No 1 single On The Floor, Jennifer Lopez/Pitbull No 1 album Now That’s What I Call Music 57, Various Artists

No 1 single Party Rock Anthem, LMFAO No 1 album 21, Adele

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Jimmy Barnes Shepherd’s Bush Empire, Jul 2 (08444 77 2000). £27.

John Butler Trio Shepherds Bush Empire, Jul 6 (0844 477 2000). £20.

Fleet Foxes Hammersmith Apollo, May 31 (0844 844 4748). £23.50.

Josh Groban Hammersmith Apollo, Oct 11 (0844 844 4748). £40 Ke$ha Hammersmith Apollo, Jul 13 (0844 844 4748). £25.

Ricky Martin Hammersmith Apollo, Jul 12 (0844 844 4748). £35-£85.

The Naked And Famous Shepherds Bush Empire, May 20, (0844 844 0444). £14.50.

Pulp Wireless Festival, Hyde Park, Jul 3 (0871 230 1094). £50.

Springbok Nude Girls Shepherds Bush Empire, Jun 4 (08444 77 2000). £18.

Ryan Adams Barbican, Jun 19-20 (020 7638 8891). £22.50-£32.50.

Seasick Steve Electric Ballroom, May 26 (0844 844 0444). £22.50.

Paul Simon Hammersmith Apollo, June 28 (0844 844 4748). £30 Suede Brixton Academy, May 1920 (0844 477 2000). £29.

Tame Impala Roundhouse, Jun 22 (0844 482 8008). £15 Dweezil Zappa plays Zappa Barbican, Nov 29.

(020 7638 8891). £29.50

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Bon Jovi Hard Rock Calling, Hyde Park, Jun 25 (hardrockcalling.co.uk). £66.

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GIG GUIDE MUSIC & CLUBS

Alison Grinter PICKS OUT THIS WEEK’S BEST LIVE MUSIC

GIG OF THE WEEK LAMB It’s been eight long years since the Mancunian electro duo, comprising producer Andy Barlow and singer-songwriter Lou Rhodes, put out their album Between Darkness And Wonder before disappearing into hiatus. Emerging in the mid Nineties from the same petri dish that spawned trip-hop and D’n’B, the band took the road less travelled and created such otherworldly gems as Górecki and Gabriel. The news that they have a new, as-yet-untitled album in the pipeline is to be welcomed with open ears.

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» Shepherd’s Bush Empire, Shepherd’s Bush Green, W11 8QE Shepherd’s Bush. (0844 477 2000)

Fri, May 6. £20

Lamb had some confetti left over from the Royal Wedding

HUGH LAURIE

KATIE MELUA

Yes, you read that right – the British actor behind some of TV’s best loved comic fops, and more recently the star of US series House, is branching out into music with Let Them Talk, a covers album billed as a “celebration of New Orleans blues”.

It’s a far cry from his comedy ditty I’m In Love With Steffi Graf, but is so out-there it might just work.

Forced to postpone the tour for her fourth album, The House, last year due to exhaustion, the Closest Thing To Crazy singer has since admitted that she had a “bit of a breakdown” and needed some time out. But the 10-million-albumselling songstress gets back on track this week with a run-through of her hits – and the new album too.

» Union Chapel, Compton Terrace, N1 2UN

» Hammersmith Apollo, Queen Caroline St, W6 9QH

Highbury And

Islington (0870 264 3333). Wed, May 4. £35

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Hammersmith (0844 844 4748). Thur, May 5. £37

FESTIVAL WATCH Tickets on sale now...

Cambridge Folk Festival The Robert Cray Band, Frank Turner, Pentangle, Newton Faulkner, Bellowhead, Kate Rusby, Laura Marling.

Cherry Hinton Hall, Cambridge (cambridgefolkfestival.co.uk), Jul 28-31. W/e tickets £114

Alex Winston

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THE BUZZ SO FAR With a joyous multi-instrumental pop aesthetic

that recalls the Polyphonic Spree and a voice reminiscent of Joanna Newsom and Kate Bush, Detroit-born Alex Winston is a beguiling prospect indeed. Her single Locomotive recently became the number one played vid on Pitchfork TV and NME added to her indie cred by inviting her to headline one of their awards shows earlier this year. Talent will out, as they say.

THE PLUG Single Sister Wife out on Mar 16 through Island. Playing Old Street (0207 490 XOYO, 32-37 Cowper Street, EC2A 4AP 1198). Wed, May 18. £8

Download Alice Cooper, Def Leppard, Pendulum, Korn, Linkin Park.

Donington Park, Derby Jun 10-12 (downloasfestival.co. uk). W/e tickets £190 The Garden Festival Art Department, Electric Wire Hustle, Tensnake.

Petrcane, Croatia, (thegardenfestival.eu).

July 6-13. £90 High Voltage Slash, Judas Priest, Thin Lizzy, Jethro Tull, Queensryche.

Victoria Park, London (highvoltagefestival.com).

June 23-24. Day £56, W/e £99 Primavera Sound Pulp, Grinderman, Animal Collective, Autolux, Belle & Sebastian, Blank Dogs.

Parc del Forum, Barcelona (primaverasound.com). May 26-28. W/e tickets £145 Wickerman Echo & The Bunnymen, Feeder, The Damned, Utah Saints, Riva Starr.

Dumfries & Galloway (thewickermanfestival.co.uk).

Jul 22-23. W/e tickets£90 Wakestock Biffy Clyro, The Wombats, Ellie Goulding, Example, Jaguar Skills, Chase & Status, Abersoch, North Wales, (wakestock.co.uk). Jul 8-10.

W/e tickets from £125

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MUSIC LISTINGS Flava Flav and Chuck D

MONDAY 2

Soilent Green, Dripback, Klink Grindcore from the

SATURDAY 7

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veteran Metairie-based combo.

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Blood Red Throne, Dyscarnate, Ancient Ascendant, Fleshrot, Ageless Oblivion The

The Underworld, Camden High St, NW1 0NE (020 7482 1932). £12.

Joe Driscoll Hip-hop from the

Woody Pines Ragtime

Norwegian five-piece plays pulverising death metal. The

blues and roots from the American singer-songwriter.

Factory, Whitechapel Rd, E1 1EW (020 7375 3774). £10, adv £8.

Purple Turtle, Crowndale Rd, NW1 1TN (020 7383 4976). £12.

The Green Note Cafe, Parkway, NW1 7AN (020 7485 9899). £10.

E4 Udderbelly Festival: Shlomo: Mouthtronica The

FRIDAY 6

British beatboxer performs a musical mix using his mouth, a microphone and a loop sampler.

Emily Barker & The Red Clay Halo The four-piece

E4 Udderbelly At Southbank Centre, Jubilee Gardens, SE1 8XX (0844 847 9910). £12.50, concs £11.

plays contemporary folk.

Simone Felice Americana

Ali Campbell The former

from the New York-based singer-songwriter. Bush

UB40 frontman performs solo material and promotes his DVD, Ali Campbell And Friends Live At The Royal Albert Hall.

Hall, Uxbridge Rd, W12 7LJ (020 8222 6955). £12.

Clive Gregson Pop-rock from the Nashville-based singer-songwriter. The Green Note Cafe, Parkway, NW1 7AN (020 7485 9899). £10.

Hot Club Of Boisdale Parisian swing inspired by Stephane Grappelli and Django Reinhardt.

Boisdale Of Belgravia, Eccleston St, SW1W 9LX (020 7730 6922). £12, £4.50 before 10pm.

Kings Place, York Way, N1 9AG (020 7520 1490). £9.50.

TNT’S TOP BOOKING PUBLIC ENEMY Forum, 9-17 Highgate Rd, NW5 1JY Kentish Town (0844 844 0444) Thurs, Sep 8. £25.

This rare treat sees rap pioneers Public Enemy perform their incendiary 1990 LP Fear Of A Black Planet in its entirety – a reminder that there was once more to the genre than biatches and bling.

WEDNESDAY 4

Opus4 Acoustic Gypsy swing group. Le QuecumBar,

Brandt Brauer Frick

Battersea High St, SW11 3HX (020 7787 2227). £12.

The German three-piece plays acoustic techno.

Jordi Savall, Dimitri Psonis And Montserrat Figueras The artists perform Christian, Sephardic, Turkish, AraboAndalusian and Mediterranean music. Wigmore Hall, Wigmore St,

Bush Hall, Uxbridge Rd, W12 7LJ (020 8222 6955). £10.

Death From Above 1979 Dance-pop from the Toronto-based combo.

Young The Giant The American outfit plays indie-rock. The Borderline, Orange Yard, Manette St, W1D 4JB (0870 060 3777/ cc 0871 231 0842). £15.

THURSDAY 5 Chilly Gonzales The musician plays comedic alt pop with electronicaleanings. Koko, Camden High

IndigO2, Peninsula Sq, SE10 0DX (0871 220 0260). £25-£50.

Emmure, War From A Harlots Mouth, Winds Of Plague Metalcore from the American band.

The Icicle Works Seminal psychedelia from the veteran Liverpudlians. O2 Academy Islington, N1 Centre, Parkfield St, N1 0PS (020 7288 4400/ cc 0844 477 2000). £20.

Koko, Camden High St, NW1 7JE (0870 432 5527). £14.

Lamb Electronica from

O2 Academy Islington, N1 Centre, Parkfield St, N1 0PS (020 7288 4400/ cc 0844 477 2000). £10.

Bush Empire, Shepherd’s Bush Green, W12 8TT (020 8354 3300/ cc 0844 477 2000). £17.50.

Paloma Faith Soul singer-

Tim Booth The singer-songwriter

Hugh Laurie The actor and musician promotes his album Let Them Talk, a celebration of New Orleans blues. Union

and frontman of band James promotes his album Love Life.

the Mancunian two-piece.

O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire, Shepherd’s Bush Green, W12 8TT (020 8354 3300/ cc 0844 477 2000). £20.

Shelby Lynne Country-pop by the American singer-songwriter.

Chapel, Compton Terrace, N1 2UN (020 7226 1686). £35.

Gonjasufi Dance and funk with

Cadogan Hall, Sloane Terrace, SW1X 9DQ (020 7730 4500). £25.

Koko, Camden High St, NW1 7JE (0870 432 5527). £18.50.

Barry Manilow Pop and soft

psychedelic overtones from the American singer. XOYO, Cowper St, EC2A 4AP (020 7729 5959). £16.

Fairport Convention Classic

rock from the multi-platinum singer-songwriter. O2 Arena, Peninsula Sq, SE10 0DX (0871 220 0260). £25-£100.

Mariza The Portuguese vocalist performs fado and Latin ballads. Southbank

The Pretty Things, Chantel Mcgregor Band Blues,

Centre, Belvedere Rd, SE1 8XX (020 7960 4200/cc 0844 875 0073). £10-£35, concs £5-£17.50.

grindcore from the Floridabased three-piece. The Underworld, Camden High St, NW1 0NE (020 7482 1932). £15.

R‘n’B and rock ‘n’ roll from the London-based group, including founder members Phil May and Dick Taylor.

Electric Ballroom, Camden High St, NW1 8QP (020 7485 9006). £24.

High St, NW1 0NE (020 7482 1932). £7.

Osibisa The Afro-pop band performs songs from its album Oseeyee. Blackheath Halls, Lee Rd, SE3 9RQ (020 8463 0100). £20, concs £18.

Rolo Tomassi Hardcore and punk-rock riffs from the Sheffieldbased five-piece. Relentless Garage, Highbury Corner, N5 1RD (0870 060 3777/cc 0844 847 1678). £10.

Skindred The band plays heavy rock with elements of reggae, dancehall and punk. HMV Forum, Highgate Rd, NW5 1JY (020 7344 0044). £16.

Maroon Town The veteran outfit from Brixton plays ska.

The Hideaway, Stanthorpe Rd, SW16 2ED (020 8835 7070). £15.

SUNDAY 8 Anima Sound System The Hungarian outfit plays electronica with elements of pop, folk and dub. Cargo, Rivington St, EC2A 3AY (020 7739 3440). £22.

Bersuit The Argentinian Reuben Richards & Soul Train Blues, funk and

band performs Latin rock.

Katie Melua Emotional pop

Boisdale Of Belgravia, Eccleston St, SW1W 9LX (020 7730 6922). £12, £4.50 before 10pm.

Classic Petra The American outfit plays classic rock.

and sultry acoustica from the Georgia-born singer-songwriter.

The Rifles London-based

HMV Apollo, Queen Caroline St, W6 9QH (0844 844 4748). £32.50-£37.50.

Canary Wharf, Cabot Hall, E14 4QT (020 7715 5818). £5-£20.

Millfield Arts Centre, Silver St, N18 1PJ (020 8807 6680). £18.

Alasdair Roberts Acoustic folk singer-songwriter. The Slaughtered

The Ukulele Orchestra Of Great Britain The

Lamb, Great Sutton St, EC1V 0DX (020 7253 1516). £12.50, adv £10.

ensemble performs classical and rock favourites. Cadogan

Martin Rossiter Tender acoustica from the singersongwriter. The Bloomsbury

Hall, Sloane Terrace, SW1X 9DQ (020 7730 4500). £14-£22.

Theatre, Gordon St, WC1H 0AH (020 7388 8822). £17.50.

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Windmill, Blenheim Gardens, SW2 5BZ (020 8671 0700). £10, adv £8.

Koko, Camden High St, NW1 7JE (0870 432 5527). £22.

British band plays the Californian rock band’s hits as well as solo songs from the band members.

The Borderline, Orange Yard, Manette St, W1D 4JB (0870 060 3777/ cc 0871 231 0842). £15.

The Lovely Eggs, The Blanche Hudson Weekend, Blood Oranges Alt pop from the

soul from the seven-piece.

Angelita Jimenez The Brazilian guitarist-composer performs original material influenced by bossa nova and samba. Boisdale’s Of

Matt Schofield Blues-funk from the Manchester-born guitarist.

The Lexington, Pentonville Rd, N1 9JB (020 7837 5371). £10, adv £8.

songwriter from London.

Union Chapel, Compton Terrace, N1 2UN (020 7226 1686). £25.

Hate Eternal, Obscura, Defiled Death metal and

The outfit from the 1960s plays psychedelic rock and pop.

Katatonia The Swedish

tinged Southern rockers from America. O2 Shepherd’s

Bloomsbury Theatre, Gordon St, WC1H 0AH (020 7388 8822). £24.

Jul, Connan Mockasin

The band plays a groove-driven meeting of hard rock and hiphop. The Underworld, Camden

Drive-By Truckers Country-

rock and folk ensemble. The

Note Cafe, Parkway, NW1 7AN (020 7485 9899). £10.

The Underworld, Camden High St, NW1 0NE (020 7482 1932). £17.

Classic adult oriented rock from the Swedish combo.

experimental edge from the

Samuel James Classic blues guitarist. The Green

Nylon Sky, City On Fire, Airforce, According To Her

Houston, Serpentine

band. The Scala, Pentonville Rd, N1 9NL (020 7833 2022/ cc 0844 477 1000). £9.50.

Centre, Belvedere Rd, SE1 8XX (020 7960 4200/cc 0844 875 0073). £14-£22.50, concs £7-£11.75.

Marty Friedman Metal from the former Megadeth guitarist.

band plays melodic dark rock with metallic leanings.

And So I Watch You From Afar Heavy alt rock with an

celebration of English folk from the past 60 years, featuring Andy Mellon, Pete Flood, Benji Kirkpatrick, Brendan Kelly and Ed Neuhauser. Southbank

Lancaster-based combo. The

St, NW1 7JE (0870 432 5527). £15.

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The Great Folk Jukebox A

Relentless Garage, Highbury Corner, N5 1RD (0870 060 3777/ cc 0844 847 1678). £12.

HMV Forum, Highgate Rd, NW5 1JY (020 7344 0044). £19.50.

W1U 2BF (020 7935 2141). £18-£35.

New York-born beatboxer and loop pedal artist. The Rhythm

Talon: The Best Of Eagles The Orchestre Poly Rythmo De Cotonou The 11-piece ensemble performs Latin and funk rhythms. The Scala, Pentonville Rd, N1 9NL (020 7833 2022/ cc 0844 477 1000). £23.50.

punk-rock four-piece. The

O2 Academy Islington, N1 Centre, Parkfield St, N1 0PS (020 7288 4400/ cc 0844 477 2000). £25.

Coronet, New Kent Rd, SE1 6TJ (020 7701 1500). £15.

N’dambi, Terri Walker Funk,

Nitin Sawhney, James Taylor, Natty Boundary-pushing music by the multi-instrumentalist including a newly commissioned piece for the Royal Albert Hall’s organ, performed by James Taylor. Royal Albert Hall, SW7 2AP (0845 401 5045). £15-£45.

The Way, Keb Darge, Barney Koumis Indie-rock from the Stoke-based fourpiece. Ginglik, Shepherd’s

Submit your free listing at least three weeks prior to the publication by emailing gigs@pressassociation.com.

Bush Green, W12 8PH (020 8749 2310). £8, £6 before 10pm.

R‘n’B and soul from the Dallasbased singer. Bush Hall, Uxbridge Rd, W12 7LJ (020 8222 6955). £17.50.

John Waite Rock singer and musician. The Borderline, Orange Yard, Manette St, W1D 4JB (0870 060 3777/ cc 0871 231 0842). £20.

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CLUB LISTINGS MONDAY 2 TNT’S TOP BOOKING Bite DJs Lydia, Ian, Marcus and Wade spin electro, leftfield indie, disco, post-punk and pop.

The Den & Centro, West Central St, WC1A 1JJ (020 7240 1083). 10pm3am. £3 & £5, free before 11pm.

Movimientos DJs Cal Jader and Arias play Latin, house and global underground beats, plus live music from Mano De Dios and Rumbaba Deluxe.

Notting Hill Arts Club, Notting Hill Gate, W11 3JQ (020 7460 4459).

6pm-2am. £5, free before 6pm.

The Official Breakin Convention After Party DJs

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spin hip-hop, soul, funk, R‘n’B and bashment, plus street dancers and B Boy performances.

O2 Academy Islington, N1 Centre, Parkfield St, N1 0PS (020 7288 4400/ cc 0844 477 2000). 10.30pm-late. £8.

Groove Armada

LOVEBOX Victoria Park, E9 Bethnal Green (lovebox.net).

Jul 15-17. From £28.50 Is that festival season around the corner?

Lovebox hits Victoria Park for three days of music with names like Groove Armada, 2ManyDjs, High Contrast, Jessie J and tonnes more.

Rd, EC2A 3AH (020 7613 2844).

8pm-2am. £10, guestlist £7 before 11pm, free before 9pm.

Inferno Andrew Elmore spins funk and dance. The Shadow Lounge, Brewer St, W1F 0RF (020 7287 7988). 10pm-3am. £10, free before 11pm.

Mike Koglin The DJ and producer spins trance, house, dance and electro. Gigalum,

Sharp Boys and resident DJs Harvey Adam and Terry T-Rex spin commercial dance, house, pop, hip-hop and R‘n’B. Heaven,

Moonlighting, Greek St, W1D 4DR (020 7437 5782/cc 020 7287 3727).

9pm-3am. £6, NUS £5, w/flyer £4.

(020 7488 1766). 11.30pm-4am. £10.

Charing Cross Arches, Villiers St, WC2N 6NG (020 7930 2020). 11pm5.30am. £8, £4 before midnight.

Diffrent Strokes Manny

Rehab DJs Haley, Dan and The Demonettes play indie, pop and electro. The Roxy, Rathbone Place, W1T 1HJ (020 7255 1098).

10pm-3am. £5, NUS/w/flyer £3, mems £1 before 10.30pm.

Verve Couture DJ Sonathaq plays blues, funk and swing, plus live cabaret with Zak Black. The Shadow Lounge, Brewer St, W1F 0RF (020 7287 7988).

10pm-3am. £5, mems free.

Rd, W2 6ET (020 7727 9950).

9pm-2am. £10, £5 before 11pm.

N*A*S*I*N SoniX, Brahim and Punk Gareth play punk, rock, metal and ska. The Borderline, Orange Yard, Manette St, W1D 4JB (0870 060 3777/ cc 0871 231 0842). 11pm-3am. £5, w/flyer £4, NUS £3, mems £2.

Trannyshack Miss Dusty O,

TUESDAY 3 Circa Drum ‘n’ bass and dubstep from Sabre, Tasha, Sam KDC, Script and Stamina, plus live performances from Mikill Pane and MME Mademoiselle.

Tasty Tim and Lady Lloyd spin commercial dance and pop. Madame Jojo’s, W1F 0SE (020 7734 3040). 10pm-3am. £6, w/flyer £3.

Work! Old school funk,

MC, Rattus Rattus, DJ Phat and Ryan Selsdon play house, trance, electro and dance.

The Den & Centro, West Central St, WC1A 1JJ (020 7240 1083).

10pm-late. £7, £6 before midnight, £5 before 11pm, adv £5.

Glitz & Glamour DJ Mark Bambach plays house, R‘n’B and dance. The Shadow Lounge, Brewer St, W1F 0RF (020 7287 7988).

10pm-3am. £5, free before 11pm.

Japan Quake Relief Dbridge, Calyx, Bailey, Dom & Roland and Siren supply drum ‘n’ bass.

The Nest, Stoke Newington Rd, N16 7XJ (020 7354 9993).

9pm-3am. £5 minimum donation.

The Mink Revue Resident DJs play blues, R‘n’B, funk, swing and soul, plus live burlesque and cabaret performances. RS Lounge,

(020 7820 6613). 11pm-4am. £6.

Roller Disco Funk and

play R‘n’B, hip-hop and dance.

THURSDAY 5

Sound, Leicester Sq, WC2H 7NA (0333 240 1010). 9pm-late. £5-£10.

Renaissance Rooms, Arches, Miles St, SW8 1RZ (0844 736 5375).

8pm-midnight. £10, £7.50 skate hire.

Back To The Future

disco for a wheeled audience.

OMFG! DJs Lady Lloyd, Joshyou Are and Niyi Maximus Crown play pop, disco and electro, with host Queen B Munroe Bergdorf. The Shadow Lounge, Brewer St, W1F 0RF (020 7287 7988).

10pm-3am. £5, free before 11pm.

Panic! Max, Gaz and That Perfect Fumble play indie, electro and post-punk. The Roxy, Rathbone Place, W1T 1HJ (020 7255 1098).

10pm-3am. £5, w/flyer/NUS £3.

White Heat DJs Matty, Marcus and Olly play indie, punk and electro. Madame Jojo’s, Brewer St, W1F 0SE (020 7734 3040).

10.30pm-3am. £5, NUS/w/flyer £4.

WEDNESDAY 4 Absent Kelly Presents The Midweek Binge An indie and electro DJ set from Bloc Party, plus live music from Last Of The Pilots, Fiasco Thieves, Penny Swift and The Kush. The Den & Centro, West Central St, WC1A 1JJ (020 7240 1083).

7pm-3am. £10.

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Resident DJs spin dubstep, 1980s pop, electro and indie. The Borderline, W1D 4JB

Great Newport St, WC2H 7JA (020 7240 1551). 9pm-3am. £10, guestlist £5, free before 9pm.

Euphoria Angel Kiss, Oliver MARSH, Intro, Marc Phill, MEF and DJ AD play electro, house, techno, pop, dance and R‘n’B. Euphoriom, High St, W3 6NG (0208 993 2915). 9pm-late. £10, ladies free before 11pm.

The Gallery Hernan Cattaneo, Dave Seaman, Paul Lyman, Gavyn Mytchel, Paul Morrell, Miss Crazy D, Subbass, Dene Sonessa & Jay Freeland and Starbug & Fly play house, trance, disco, dance and electro. The Ministry Of Sound, Gaunt St, SE1 6DP (0870 060 0010).

10.30pm-6am. £13.

House Of Monique DJ Monique plays house. Gigalum,

Woodford New Rd, E17 3PR (020 8509 6450). 8.30pm-late. £8.

Latino Sound DJ Kirisis and CLI

Calentito Pop, R‘n’B, and soul. Salvador And Amanda,

Full Moon DJ Sole, Majestic

hip-hop, house and pop courtesy of Big John and Biggy C. Hidden, Tinworth St, SE11 5EQ

The Nest, Stoke Newington Rd, N16 7XJ (020 7354 9993). 8pm2am. £6, adv £3 before 10pm.

Cavendish Parade, Clapham Common South Side, SW4 9DW (020 8772 0303). 7pm-midnight. Free.

I Love Pacha Uplifting house and vocal house anthems from Read The Crowd, So Called Scumbags, Tim Cullen, Nick Sheldon, Matt Rich, Jozef Mihalik and Pete Cosby. Pacha, Terminus Place, SW1V 1JR (0845 371 4489).

10pm-5am. £15, adv £10.

Requiem Karim, Ilogik, Ilogik YoYo Seb Chew and Leo

(0870 060 3777/cc 0871 231 0842).

10.30pm-3am. £6, NUS £4.

Greenslade spin hip-hop, dubstep, grime and bassline-heavy music, plus Ski Beatz and Lily McKenzie play live. Notting Hill Arts Club, Notting

Shrink Wrapped, K90, Adam M, Dave Curtis, Future Resonance, Wayne Smart and Ben Townsend supply hard trance, and hardstyle dance. The LightBox,

Boom Ian Charles and

Hill Gate, W11 3JQ (020 7460 4459).

7pm-2am. £7, £5 before 11pm.

South Lambeth Place, SW8 1SP (020 7434 1113). 10pm-6am. £5-£10.

Spida spin pop, R‘n’B, commercial dance, electro, house and dubstep.

Moonlighting, Greek St, W1D 4DR (020 7437 5782/cc 020 7287 3727).

10pm-3.30am. £5, w/flyer £3.

C’est La Vie DJ Colin Francis plays house and commercial dance classics. Embassy, Old Burlington

FRIDAY 6 Audiotorium Presents DJ Yoda plays an audio visual hiphop, funk, drum ‘n’ bass and swing DJ set. The Westbury, Kilburn High Rd, NW6 5UA (020 7625 7500).

8pm-3am. £6, free before 9pm.

Rich plays Latin, house, funk and R‘n’B. The Hideaway,

Blow Fabio & Grooverider, Alied, Eastern Block, Zacman, Gerra, Vibzee, Jeopardy, Facto, Mr Makepeace, Fixxy, Runner, Mr Bunner and Marky B play drum ‘n’ bass, house and electro.

Stanthorpe Rd, SW16 2ED (020 8835 7070). 9.40pm-late. £5.

Egg, York Way, N7 9AX (020 7871 7111). 10pm-6am. £10.

St, W1S 3AP (020 7851 0956).

10pm-3am. £20, ladies free before 11.30pm.

Cuban Hideaway DJ

Douglas Way, SE8 4AG (020 8692 4446).

8pm-1am. £12, concs £10.

Special guest Tony English spins house. The Hoxton Pony, Curtain

Dance Nights Princess Karina and DJ Gary Baldi spin dance hits. EC3 Live, Crosswall, EC3N 2JY

Norte, Phatcatz and MOBO Award winner and Kiss FM DJ Manny Norte play neo soul, 1980s pop, funk and R‘n’B. Cherryjam, Porchester

Dub Club Adrian Sherwood and The Mad Professor supply roots and dub. The Albany,

The Hoxton Pony Presents

Cheapskates Old school hip-hop, electro and disco courtesy of DJ Downfall.

Popcorn: Royal House

TNT’S TOP BOOKING

Tales Of The Unexpected Electro, indie and hip-hop from The Whiskey Jax, Dixon Brothers and K-Flay. Proud

Lost And Found Keb Darge and Andy Smith play blues, rock, funk and Northern Soul.

Madame Jojo’s, Brewer St, W1F 0SE (020 7734 3040). 10pm-3am. £8.

Prologue Norman Jay, Paul Louth, Nick Dare, Terry Farley and Dom play house, soul, disco and funk. East Village, Great Eastern St, EC2A 3HX (020 7739 5173). 9pm-3.30am. £10, adv £8.

Ride Filthy Few, Otis Wedding and Jay Karim spin electro, indie, funk and hip-hop, with live music from Them Changes, plus burlesque performances.

Proud Camden, The Horse Hospital, , NW1 8AH (020 7482 3867). 7.30pm2.30am. £10.

Shake Disco and pop from DJ John Osbourne and Paul C in the main room, while DJ Milo plays party anthems in room two.

Electric Ballroom, Camden High St, NW1 8QP (020 7485 9006). 10pm-3.15am. £10, NUS/mems £8 before 11.30pm.

We Fear Silence Present Sunday Best Rob Da Bank, Bullion, Ossie, Champion, Brey, Logos and Fact DJs play electro, dubstep and drum ‘n’ bass, plus Photek and Actress play live. Cable, Bermondsey St, SE1 2EG (020 7403 7730).

10pm-6am. £13, adv/NUS £10.

SUNDAY 8 Orange The Oli, Paul Martin and The Sharp Boys spin house in room one, while Gonzola Rivas, David Jiminez and Hi Fi Sean provide minimal techno and tech-house in room two. Fire,

Camden, The Horse Hospital, Chalk Farm Rd, NW1 8AH (020 7482 3867).

7.30pm-2.30am. £10, £8 before 9pm, w/flyer £5 before 9pm.

South Lambeth Rd, SW8 1UQ (020 7582 9890).

11pm-9am. £12, £10 before midnight, w/flyer £6 before midnight.

SATURDAY 7

SLAGS/Chill-Out Dance anthems and commercial house from Simon Le Vans, Andy Almighty and Sean Sirrs.

Audio Sushi Jeffrey Disastronaut plays reggae, electro, rock, jungle, indie and dubstep. The Dogstar, Coldharbour Ln, SW9 8LQ (020 7733 7515).

9pm-4am. £5, free before 10pm.

Royal Vauxhall Tavern, Kennington Ln, SE11 5HY (020 7820 1222).

2pm-midnight. £8, £5 after 7.30pm.

Sunday Resident DJs of Bacchus Sidney Samson, Santero and Filthy Few DJs play indie, electro and pop.

Submit your free listing at least three weeks prior to the publication by emailing clubs@pressassociation.com.

Cavendish Parade, Clapham Common South Side, SW4 9DW (020 8772 0303). 7pm-midnight.

Free.

Proud 2 at The O2, Peninsula Sq, SE10 0DX (020 7482 3867).

10.45pm-7am. £15.

Lowbit Records spin house and techno, plus a live set from Leeroy Thornhill of Prodigy fame. Gigalum, Clapham Common South Side, SW4 9DW (020 8772 0303). 7pm-late. Free.

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CLUBBING

CLUB GUIDE

Nobody told Mr C the girls had all gone home

MUSIC & CLUBS

Natasha Vuckovic PICKS OUT THIS WEEK’S BEST CLUB NIGHTS

CLUB OF THE WEEK SUPERFREQ The sound gets big and bolshy at Mr C’s Superfreq party where Philly boy Josh Wink headlines. He’s probably best known for Higher State Of Consciousness, his huge 1995 acid-house track which still gets most partygoers shouting “tune”. Wink is joined by the dark and twisted electro of New Yorker Adultnapper, while Superfreq residents Mr C and LukevB also rock the party. They say it’s “quality clubbing for quality individuals”.

Sounds quality to us.

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» Paramount/Center Point, WC1A 1DD

Tottenham Crt Rd (paramount.uk.net). Sat, May 7, 11pm-8am. £12 adv

KEY OF LIFE

DAVID GUETTA

Walk like an Egyptian as Egg is given the North African treatment, complete with snake charmers, fortunetellers and shisha smoking.

The tunes come courtesy of Swedish Dj Mikael Nordgren, AKA Tiger Stripes. His house sound is tinged with a dark, electro hue. Egbert (Cocoon), Irtelli & Gus and Techno Notice will be in Room 2. Should be a bit nicer than Tahrir Square.

Monsieur Guetta has crossed over from underground dance sound to global pop domination, thanks to his collaborations with names like Kelly Rowland, the Black Eyed Peas and Akon. His blend of French-American cheese may get whiffy at times, but he certainly knows how to please the masses.

» Egg, 200 York Way, N7 9AP Kings Cross (020 7609 8364, egglondon.net). Sat, May 7, 10pm-7am. £10 adv, £13

WIN

» Brixton Academy, 211 Stockwell Rd Brixton (020 7771 3000, o2academybrixton.co.uk).

Fri, May 6 and Sat, May 7, 9pm-3am. Sold out

We have two copies of 100% Pure Dubstep, which features 60 tracks mixed by dubstep pioneer DJ Hatcha, to give away. To enter, email grabs@tntmagazine.com with “Dubsteb” in the subject line by noon, Wed, May 4.

CLUB NEWS The Big Chill House has reopened following a huge refurbishment.

Architect Lucy Tauber has kitted out the pub-cum-bar with bespoke furniture, art and installations, giving the venue a fresh vibe.

Features include a 14metre artwork in the dancefloor area, an intimate gig-room upstairs and a games room straight from the 1970s. Tauber described the challenge of designing and building the bar as “really exciting”.

“I have had the chance to be really experimental [and] to create unexpected and playful spaces,” she said.

Check out Tauber’s handiwork at The Big Chill House, 257-259 Pentonville Road, N1.

Spin the black circle: DJ Hatcha

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BOOZE FINDS A WAY A bottle shop – that’s a store that sells alcohol – in central Australia has been allowing people to use false names to sidestep limits placed on the amount of booze sold to one person.

Staff at the store – about 400km north of Alice Springs in Wycliffe Well, which, coincidentally, is also Australia’s UFO capital – let people enter false names on the purchase register, allowing them to return and buy more than the maximum six 375ml bottles or cans of beer per day. The scam was eventually rumbled when illegal quantities of alcohol were sold to undercover inspectors.

“This register not only provided evidence of multiple purchases on the one day, but also provided evidence of non-genuine names being provided, such as Sid Vicious, Geelong Cats, Rod Stewart, Johnny Rotten, Charlie Brown etc,” officials said.

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TWEETS OF THE WEEK follow @tntmagazine @Adam_Sandler Don’t think of yourself as an ugly person. Think of yourself as a beautiful monkey. @andersoncooper (Anderson Cooper) You’d think with all the bogus claims made by birthers, that some of them would at least admit they were wrong.

But no. @StewieGriffy (Stewie Griffin) Facebook is like a refrigerator. You get bored and keep checking, but nothing ever changes.

‘Dude, I can’t feel my hands’: US Marine Rudy Ayala (right) questions an opium poppy farmer in Afghanistan’s Helmand province. Nearly 10 years after the country was invaded, opium poppies are the major crop for most farmers.

Female bus drivers are relatively rare in Argentina but, with the town surrounded by winding, narrow roads, officials were determined to avoid male lead-foots.

Let’s just hope the bus drivers never have to parallel park or read a map.

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Officials in the town of Vicente Lopez, near Buenos Aires, are hiring bus drivers but have decided that men aren’t safe enough behind the wheel to be considered.

“With women driving, the bus line is more family oriented, more friendly,” said Rafaela Nuyl, one of 28 newly hired drivers for the new bus service in Vicente Lopez.

Political correctness has expanded into a new frontier, with the Journal Of Animal Ethics arguing in its editorial that the term ‘pets’ is demeaning and should be replaced by ‘companion animals’.

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“Despite its prevalence, ‘pets’ is surely a derogatory term both of the animals concerned and their human carers,” the editorial says.

“Again the word ‘owners’, whilst technically correct in law, harks back to a previous age when animals were regarded as just that: property, machines or things to use without moral constraint.”

The piece also rails against the term ‘wildlife’, ‘I demand respect!’ insisting undomesticated animals should instead be described as ‘free-living’.

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Sick days taken over five years by a female cop in the US, before she was finally forced to resign

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game, but has promised that all three winners will receive their vehicles.

Ryanair began selling scratchcards in 2008 in a bid to boost revenue. Around a quarter of the airline’s annual earnings are generated by extra charges, including check-in fees, booking fees and luggage charges, which have soared since 2006.

So serves them right, basically.

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RYANAIR COUGHS UP Budget airline Ryanair was left hot-under-thecollar after three passengers on the same flight each won a car worth £11,500 after playing its in-flight scratchcard game.

The three passengers, who were flying from Milan to Madrid last week, won the prize after buying one of the airline’s £2 scratchcards, despite an average of one car being won each month.

The airline blamed a printing error by Brandforce, the company which runs the

An Australian man had to jab a crocodile in the eyes to force its jaws off his arm after it leapt from the water and bit him during a fishing trip.

The man’s hand was badly mauled in the attack on the Adelaide River, southeast of Darwin, which took place as his friend was sleeping in the back of their boat. He had surgery and was recovering in hospital, according to reports.

An average of two people are killed each year in Australia by saltwater crocodiles, known locally as “salties”, which can grow up to seven metres long and weigh more than a ton.

It’s bizarre. Because normally crocodiles prefer German tourists who ignore signs warning them not to swim in croc-infested waters. Good thing this guy knew to work the eyes.

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And finally... GUYS DON’T LEARN Men are more likely to say “I love you” in a new relationship and admit to thinking about confessing their love six weeks earlier than their female partners, according to a

study from Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

The study also theorised that men were more likely to drop the L-bomb because they believed it might get them laid.

Nauseating, isn’t it?

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Former Big Brother contestant Imogen Thomas has been gagged from talking about the affair she had with a married footballer.

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A Tarankai shopper found an out-of-this-world deal on the back of his supermarket docket – an acre of land on the moon for $20 (£9.60). Kenneth Sewell was scanning the back of his receipt for bargains when he noticed the offer.

“I thought, ‘what the heck’s this?’ and wondered if it was a scam,” he said.

“It says it’s filed with the United Nations so it seems bona fide.”

But sensible Sewell said he was reluctant to buy land he could not use: “If you can’t plant a tree on it, walk on it, stand on it or even get to it, what would you do with it?

Stake it out with a piece of string?”

The docket advertisement directs potential buyers to a website which says, because of a loophole, the sale of moon land is legitimate.

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Dave and Nick hooked up to rule the nation. But does their first year together point to ‘happily ever after’? Or will it all end in tears? WORDS TOM STURROCK

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common. And now, this star-crossed union appears to be coming apart at the seams.

CLEGG’S CLIMB-DOWN ON FEES Before the election, Clegg pledged to oppose any rise in university tuition fees. But, as a partner in government, his principled objections evaporated, much to the disgust of students and many who voted for the Lib-Dems.

“In politics, just as in life, you sometimes discover there are things that you wanted to do that you are not able to,” Clegg said of his backflip.

Homewrecking Factor: Dave whispered in Nick’s ear and persuaded him to do something he didn’t want to. Marriage is all about compromise, but Nick may be aggrieved if it’s one-way traffic.

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Ed resorted to hypnosis to win popularity. That failed too

ike Romeo and Juliet, they came from warring tribes. Nick went to Cambridge and arrived at the party brandishing impeccable leftie credentials; Dave, on the other hand, went to Oxford, where he was a member of the dreadfully posh top-hat-and-tails Bullingdon Club.

But when the happy couple – two telegenic party leaders building a life together – stood side-by-side in the sun-dappled garden of 10 Downing Street last May, joshing and congratulating each other, none of that seemed to matter.

A year later, their marriage of convenience has begun to fray; after all, they barely knew each other and had precious little in

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NEWS & SPORT 39 A MAN OF THE PEOPLE Earlier this month, Cameron whisked his missus away for a Spanish holiday to celebrate her 40th birthday. But rather than embark on a luxury trip while the rest of the country debated austerity cuts, the Camerons went transparently low-budget, just to show how in touch they are with the rest of us, flying with Ryanair and staying at, gasp, a three-star resort.

Homewrecking Factor: The staged photos released to sympathetic press outlets were ridiculous but no real damage was done to the coalition. Unless, of course, Nick was jealous that he wasn’t invited.

HAVE A LITTLE CRY In a self-pitying, too-frank interview with the New Statesman, Clegg admitted that he was “quite miserable” because of time spent away from his family. Clegg also said he cried regularly while listening to music and felt the strain of explaining his unpopularity to his kids.

“Well look, I’m a human being, I’m not a punch bag – I’ve of course got feelings,” he said.

Homewrecking Factor: Sounds like poor Nick is fed up with this loveless sham marriage. What’s next? Staring out the window at the rain while With Or Without You plays in the background?

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‘YOU FUCKER!’ On a recent trip to Pakistan, Cameron gave a speech saying Britain should be wary of assuming a leading role in regions where, “As with so many of the world’s problems, we are responsible for the issue in the first place”.

The comments went down like a lead balloon back home and Cameron got stuck into the journalist who reported what he’d said during the flight back, addressing him as, “You fucker”.

Homewrecking Factor: Maybe the pressures of a maintaining a long-distance relationship have taken their toll. Or maybe Dave is worried about what Nick gets up to while he’s on the road.

TOO TRAGIC FOR AV CAMPAIGN On Thursday, a referendum will be held to determine whether the country switches from its current ‘first past the post’ system to an Alternative Vote (AV) system.

Clegg likes AV, Cameron doesn’t.

But Clegg is so unpopular that those supporting AV don’t want him anywhere near their campaign. Labour leader Ed Milliband, who described Clegg as a “tragic political figure”, is also in favour of AV, but has refused to share any platform with Clegg, for fear of alienating voters.

Homewrecking Factor: Poor Nick. He’s like a ruined woman. He married for power but has ended up with none and now even Ed, who needs all the mates he can get, turns his nose up at him.

DEFINITELY NOT MATES Certainly, AV has driven a wedge between the couple, Clegg accusing Cameron of “lies, misinformation and deceit”.

“This nasty No campaign, I hope, will prove to be the death rattle of a right-wing elite,” Clegg said of the campaign to keep the current system.

Clegg has also bridled at suggestions he is too close to Cameron, insisting “we are not mates”.

Homewrecking Factor: As Michael Bolton asked so poignantly, “How can we be lovers if we can’t be friends?” It started out, two crazy kids trying to make it work, but it seems destined for acrimonious divorce.

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SPEAKING OF UGLY SPLITS… Some political marriages wither on the vine, the spark of affection waning slowly like the setting sun. Others, of course, end tempestuously, hearts broken in a hail of hurtful words.

For Tony Blair and Gordon Brown, the end of the affair came painfully. They were, for the last years, like a couple who had long ago fallen out of love but resolved to stay together ‘for the children’. Observer journalist Andrew Rawnsley chronicled their split in his book, The End Of The Party.

According to Rawnsley, in their final confrontation, the row that signalled the irreparable breakdown of the relationship, Brown demanded Blair publicly anoints him as his successor.

“Who do you think is better than me?”

Brown demanded. “Do you think there is anyone who is better than me?”

Blair had already stayed on longer than planned, delaying the handover of power to his chancellor, prompting Brown to shout, repeatedly, “You’ve ruined my life.”

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TV DEAL TOPS $1BN The AFL has finalised a TV rights agreementeal that cements its status as Australia’s most popular football code, reaching a $1.25bn (£820m) with Channel Seven and Foxtel.

In comparison, the 2007-11 broadcast rights were worth $780m (£510m), but the new arrangement will see every game televised live. “This agreement for the next five years is an important result for the supporters who love and own our game, our clubs, our players, our state and territory bodies, our volunteers and participants at every level,” AFL boss Andrew Demetriou said.

The increased TV money now paves the way for players to demand a pay rise, with the players association pushing for the AFL to agree to 27 per cent of its revenue going to player salaries.

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MAROONS’ BOLTERS Queensland have named a 25-man squad for this year’s State of Origin series and although the side is unlikely to differ radically from the team that has won the past five titles, there are a handful of bolters in the mix.

Canterbury-Bankstown fullback Ben Barba has been selected, following an impressive start to his first season as the Bulldogs’ fulltime custodian. Canberra youngster Daniel Vidot is also in the running, as is Brisbane Bronco Jharal Yow Yeh. North Queensland Cowboys’ workhorse Dallas Johnson seems set to reclaim the position he vacated following the 2009 series, when he departed for the English Super

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League, while the Warriors’ Jacob Lilllyman is also on the verge of a recall.

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WHITE TO BRUMBIES Jake White, who steered South Africa to glory at the 2007 World Cup, was confirmed last week as the ACT Brumbies’ coach for the next four Super 15 seasons.

The two-time IRB world coach of the year will be called on to work his magic even earlier, though, with 20-year-old Wallaby James O’Connor, who is out of contract at season’s end, already being pursued by the other Australian franchises.

White, 48, also faces a struggle to retain Wallabies captain Rocky Elsom, who is in talks to return to the NSW Waratahs.

White has never coached at Super Rugby level but was assistant coach with the Sharks in 2000.

football, after being picked in the Exiles’ 22-man squad to face England at Headingley on June 10.

Monaghan, who left the NRL in disgrace at the end of last year after being photographed in a compromising position with a teammate’s dog, was gratified by his call-up.

“I never thought I would get to play representative football again so to have the opportunity of teaming up with some great Australian and Kiwi players to take on England will be fantastic,” said Monaghan, who could be joined by older brother Michael in the Exiles line-up.

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OLD DOG, NEW TRICKS Warrington’s Australian Test winger Joel Monaghan is set to return to representative

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hottest player on tour so far this year, winning Masters titles in Indian Wells and Miami before getting injured. He’s back this week in Madrid and although he’s been breathing down world number one Rafael Nadal’s neck, this is Nadal’s favourite time of year, when the tour switches to clay for the run-in to the French Open. If Djokovic can upset upset Nadal on clay, the game is afoot; if not, he may have to wait a little while before dislodging the Spaniard at the summit.

Of course it’s a real sport: Maxim Shipov skates his little heart out during the World Figure Skating Championships in Moscow. Shipov refused to be drawn on whether he would bust out the legendary Iron Lotus in the pairs event.

Billy Slater is a potential match-winner

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Preview … Aussies out for Anzac Test revenge AUSTRALIA V NEW ZEALAND Friday 10.30am, Sky Sports 1 By now, it’s a familiar script – the Australians are, on paper, the stronger side and the Kiwis go in as underdogs.

You can bet that, in the build-up, the Aussie players will puff themselves up and talk about how confident they are and that the Kiwis will be more low-key, still up for it, but cognisant of the fact that Australia are, pound-forpound, the better team.

But then, once the match starts, all that goes out the window, as the Kiwis, partly through their own inspiration and partly because Australia are strangely flat, punch above their weight to claim a victory that should no longer come as a major surprise.

That’s pretty much how it panned out in

the World Cup final in 2008, as well as in the final of the Four Nations last year. Maybe because this is just a one-off Test, rather than the final of a tournament, that formline goes out the window.

Both sides have already lost key players, with Dragons star Darius Boyd set to miss for Australia while Kiwi powerhouse Manu “The Beast” Vatuvei won’t recover from a knee injury in time.

Still, there’s plenty of quality out on the park. New Zealand will have their work cut out containing Australia’s backline, which comprises potential match-winners in Billy Slater, Jonathan Thurston, Jarryd Hayne and Darren Lockyer. The Kiwis, on the other hand, will hope Benji Marshall continues his habit of producing his very best against the transTasman rivals.

Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho rants after losing to Barca. English football is poorer without the Special One

I don’t listen to them. I turn the radio on and put Magic FM on instead. I don’t want to listen to a bunch of idiots

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Spurs manager Harry Redknapp (below) won’t be tuning in to post-match talkback radio any time soon. Bless him

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The Chat … EL CLASICO ILL-FEELING More than usual?

Well, yeah. Barcelona and Real Madrid don’t like each other but hostilities escalated last week when Barca manager Pep Guardiola (right) and his Real counterpart, Jose Mourinho, went at it either side of the Champions League clash, which Barcelona won 2-0.

What was said?

Before the match, Guardiola suggested Mourinho should stop courting the press and concentrate on the football and

then after the match, in which Real were reduced to 10 men, Mourinho hinted at a conspiracy to parachute Barca into the final.

But it’s all over now, right?

Don’t bet on it. They play again on Tuesday night, in what will be the fourth meeting between the two Spanish giants in the space of a month, and more fireworks should be expected. Mourinho must watch from the stands but that’s unlikely to stop him stirring the pot.

TV HIGHLIGHTS TENNIS Madrid Masters Every day 1pm, Sky Sports 1 The build-up to Roland Garros begins FOOTBALL Real Madrid v Barcelona Tuesday 7pm, Sky Sports 2 Second leg of Champions League semi FOOTBALL Manchester United v Chelsea Sunday 4pm, Sky Sports 1 Hard to pick a winner here

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ompared to the money the English Premier League commands for its TV rights, the $1.25bn (£818m) – over five years – secured by the AFL last week is small potatoes. Barely enough to cover the lawyers who do John Terry’s injunctions.

But Down Under, that number is hugely significant. In terms of the dollar-value attached by the networks to the product and the audience it commands, this deal puts Australian rules way out in front of the other codes.

It’s a game-changer. Rugby league diehards will bang on about their code’s popularity in Sydney, which remains the biggest TV market. But they sound increasingly like the Japanese soldiers who, even 40 years after WWII finished, refused to abandon their posts in the jungle. On a national scale, the battle for broad appeal and commercial ascendancy is over.

Aussie rules wins.

But also, that figure represents a vindication of the strategy adopted by the AFL for the past four or five years. In pursuit of boundless TV riches, the AFL adopted an aggressive, high-risk approach, setting up teams on the Gold Coast and in Western Sydney.

It will take time and treasure for those investments to bear fruit – this bumper TV deal affords the AFL both. Those expansion plans, replete with the poaching of rugby league converts, have all been geared toward pushing this deal past the billion-dollar mark. The AFL overshot that comfortably.

Of course, as one can of worms is closed, another opens. Already, the players, such as Sydney veteran Adam Goodes, are arguing that, as the pie expands, they should be given, well, more pie.

Gary Ablett and Chris Judd are the AFL’s only million-dollar players.

This TV deal might see that cosy group rapidly expand. Who knows, maybe one day, they’ll take home as much as John Terry’s lawyers.

HOW WRONG WAS WAZZA? Remember last October, when Wayne Rooney wanted to leave Manchester United?

Remember his claim that “it’s all about winning trophies” and that United’s inability to serve his ambition by signing big-name players meant he wanted out?

How silly do those comments look now?

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How silly do those comments look now? United are set to win the league and

Rooney is seemingly a matter of weeks away from playing in a Champions League final at Wembley.

And where exactly was Rooney planning to go? To Manchester City, where fourth place in the league remains the benchmark for success.

If Rooney values ambition, he need look no further than his manager, Alex Ferguson.

When Rooney was planning to leave, he thanked Ferguson for his support. Rooney should thank him again for persuading him to stay.

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THE NEXT MAN IN As Australian cricket rebuilds, Usman Khawaja bears a heavier burden of expectation than most

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fter a long, sobering season for Australian cricket, thoughts inevitably turn to the next generation. And, if you ask a true believer, over a beer, to list those most likely to restore their team, you can bet Usman Khawaja’s name will be among the first to trip off his loosened tongue.

Currently playing for English county side Derbyshire, Khawaja, 24, appears nailed-on for Australia’s Test tour to Sri Lanka in August, having made his debut in the final Ashes Test in January.

“That’s still pretty far away,” Khawaja says of his prospects, batting away unhelpful speculation with the poise of an old pro. “I’m over here at the moment, just trying to get as many games under my belt as possible. Every time I go out there, I’m just trying to score runs and really spend as much time in the middle as I can.”

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GETTING OFF THE MARK Normally, saying a cricketer who has arrived at international level has “completed a journey” is a banality.

Not, though, in the case of Khawaja,

I’m not going “ to complain – I’ll bat anywhere ” whose ascent to the ranks of Australian Test cricketers has been singularly unconventional. Born in Islamabad, Pakistan, but raised in the sporting nursery of Western Sydney, Khawaja became Australia’s first Muslim cricketer when he took the field against England.

“It was very special to play in Sydney, in a home Test in the Ashes,” he says.

“It would have been nice to come away with a win but you dream and you work really hard and you get a lot of support and just to get there, I’ll never forget it.

And hopefully I can add to my tally over the next few years.”

Some may suggest Khawaja’s elevation to Test batsman just three years after making his first-class debut for NSW is symptomatic of Australia’s dwindling playing stocks but, in that time, he has shown enough to impress astute judges.

Khawaja’s Test debut was soured by the fact Australia lost to England

THE PICK OF THE BUNCH UNDER 25 enjoyed some success in his 10 Tests but must iron out some technical issues.

AARON FINCH (24) Has a patchy firstclass record but his clean hitting makes him a valuable limited-overs batsman.

CHRIS LYNN (21) Three centuries in his first 12 matches for Queensland mark him out as a player to keep an eye on.

STEVE SMITH (21) Must resist the urge to become a limited-overs specialist if he is to add to his five Tests.

JAMES PATTINSON (20) A strongbodied Victorian quick who made his ODI debut on the tour to Bangladesh.

JAMES FAULKNER (21) Tasmanian all-rounder who starred in his state’s winning Sheffield Shield campaign.

MITCHELL STARC (21) The NSW paceman claimed 4-27 in his second ODI against Sri Lanka last November.

PETER GEORGE (24) The towering South Australian made his Test debut against India last year.

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“Looking back it’s gone pretty quickly,” he says. “I’ve learned a lot and it’s been eventful. But I just feel like I’ve been going along, really enjoying my cricket and going out there and doing my thing.”

CHANGING OF THE GUARD If Khawaja has been earmarked as Australia’s next batting star, as the leader of a new wave of young turks, he betrays little awareness of those expectations.

“There have been a few guys who have done well at Test level over the years but there’s probably more younger guys in the side now than there were 20 years ago,” Khawaja says, acknowledging the impending changes to the national side.

“But it’s hard to think too far ahead – if you do that, you’re setting yourself up for a fall. I just think that if I play well and score runs, everything else will take care of itself. But, I mean, I’d obviously love to

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play as many games as possible.”

And, of course, when Australia play their next Test match, it will be under a new captain, with Michael Clarke having replaced Ricky Ponting at the helm. Khawaja, though, is both unfazed by the shifting landscape and upbeat about Ponting batting on.

“When I came into the side in Sydney, Pup was captain so it will be the same routine for me.

Punter’s been a great player for a long time so it will be good to have him around. I think other young guys are going to really benefit from having him there.”

A WIDE BAT AND A LEVEL HEAD It’s well and good for Khawaja to welcome Ponting’s ongoing availability – and long may it continue. But it’s not going to stop the young buck from pinching the former skipper’s spot at first-drop.

“Number three is where I’ve batted mostly,” Khawaja says. “I’m not going to complain – I’ll bat anywhere.

But, yeah, I’m pretty happy there.

“You can come in at 1-100 or in the second over. That’s what I love about batting at three. You’ll never get bored.

You think you’ve been in every situation but then a new one comes up. So it tests you as a cricketer.”

It’s not just Khawaja’s batting that has fuelled high hopes for the player he might become, but also his level head, the

composure not always evident in young men with the world at their feet.

It is telling that, while many of his contemporaries are off chasing pay cheques in the Indian Premier League, Khawaja is honing his game on the county circuit. His priorities offer welcome reassurance to the purists and will ensure he gets plenty of chances at Test level.

“To be honest, money’s not a major concern,” he says. “I’m trying to be the best cricketer I can be and I’m just trying to improve.

I just want to make sure it’s all set up and then, in a few years, if I want to go down that other path, maybe I will.”

Boasting a cool head and full array of shots, Khawaja is set for big things

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ON THE JOB JARLATH FLANAGAN Career Child and adolescent psychiatric nurse Age 22 Lives South-west London From Roscommon, Ireland How did you get into your line of work?

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he Western Australian government will lead a delegation to the UK in July to attract geologists, engineers, accountants, tradespeople and workers from the oil and gas industries to work Down Under.

A surge in the number of natural gas and mining projects has caused critical shortages in the supply of workers in Australia.

A record number of investment projects, valued at an estimated £511bn, have been built to service the energy and steelmaking needs of

China, Japan and South Korea – the country’s top three export markets.

The WA government says the state could face a shortage of 150,000 skilled workers by 2017, while the Chamber of Minerals and Energy of Western Australia warned an additional 34,000 workers were needed in the next 20 months for iron ore and LNG projects in the Pilbara region.

Reg Howard-Smith, chief executive of the chamber, said truck drivers could earn £60,000 a year. “The UK has a

lot of attractive, skilled and well-educated workers that speak English,” Howard-Smith told the Financial Times.

To help plug the shortfall, foreign workers are being fasttracked for large resource projects during peak construction phases.

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ingapore, among the world’s fastest growing economies, is propped up by a skilled international workforce with a quarter of its skilled employees coming from offshore.

Much of the work is in electronics, oil and gas, financial services, shipping and chemicals and IT and recruitment, while significant government investment has also resulted in a surge in the clean technology and biotechnology fields.

The country itself is among the top 20 in the world in terms of GDP per capita and has a standard of living that exceeds much

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LANDING WORK Hayley Wilson of Paddington Partners, which specialises in recruitment in Singapore, says: “Most individuals, regardless of industry, will find that overall their remuneration packages are better in Singapore, thanks to competitive tax, resulting in better take-home pay.”

Once a CV has caught an employer’s

The port of Singapore is the busiest in the world

attention, the recruitment process proceeds in one of several ways.

“Some employers will appoint individuals over the phone or by using teleconferencing,” explains Wilson.

“Other clients prefer that individuals make a trip out to Singapore to meet with potential employers in person, especially if the individual has not visited Singapore previously.”

It is an employer’s responsibility to organise a working visa, or employment pass, as it is known. There are three different types (the P1, P2, Q, and S) and

Autumn Mooney, 32, of Byron Bay, Australia, worked as a senior photo editor at a magazine publishing house in Singapore last year. It was the best four months of her life.

How did you land your job?

I was interviewed on the phone from Australia, and I was in Thailand when I was offered the job via email. The company I worked at was 50 per cent Singaporean and 50 per cent expats.

What’s the best thing about working in Singapore?

Being among extremely organised, very friendly and very polite people.

What are the pitfalls?

It’s humid and some people say you run out of things to do after visiting the many malls. I don’t bore easily and like the heat so I was happy.

What was your living situation like?

I lived in a small share-apartment of two rooms I found through a friend of a friend. Rent was £640 per room per month, including Internet/tv/local calls.

We also had to pay the electric/gas bill, plus a maid (who usually do your washing, ironing and cleaning), which was £245 each per month.

What advice can you give about working in Singapore?

Do it! Even if it’s just for a little while.

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Singapore: Asia for beginners

WHERE TO LIVE Katong on the east coast is popular with expats because of its proximity to beaches while the west coast offers the amenities of a city lifestyle, but with large parks, making it suitable for exercise enthusiasts.

In the north, Bukit Timah is a haven for wealthy expats, and staying central comes with the temptation of shopping. The residential enclave of Sentosa Cove, a 15-minute drive south of the centre, offers ocean-side living and great nightlife.

TAKING TIME OUT Due to its intriguing mix of Asian culture and Western amenities and conveniences, Singapore is often described as “Asia for beginners”. It’s multicultural make-up (76.8 per cent are Chinese, 13.9 per cent Malay and 7.9 per cent Indian) lends itself to delicious cuisines and diverse cultural traditions.

The city is a shopper’s paradise, with brand-spanking malls offering respite from the warm climes. And expats also go mad for the more active pastime of dragonboat racing.

In addition, Singapore’s south-east Asia location means it’s handy for jaunts to Malaysia, Thailand, Bali, Vietnam and Hong Kong.

A ROOF OVER THE HEAD Most people live in small, high-rise apartments, private condominiums or government-subsidised flats, known as HDBs. Expect to pay between £740 and £890 per month to rent a small one-bedroom HDB flat, compared to a private flat for £985 and above. A condo will cost about £1400.

OUT ON THE TOWN After hours, Singapore becomes a buzzing network of nightspots. A cover charge of roughly £17 at clubs usually includes one or two drinks and many venues have ‘ladies nights’ offering free entry to female patrons. Plus, there are happy hours that bring the cost of partying down. You’ll pay around £5 for a beer, and spirits are about £3 more. Cheers and good luck.

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espite a quarter of Christchurch’s gaming pubs being knocked flat in the February 22 aftershock, figures indicate locals may be turning to gambling to soothe post-quake nerves.

Gaming was up in the first three months of this year in New Zealand’s second biggest

city, with expenditure totalling £9.2m – £290k more than 2010’s first quarter.

Mike Hill, of Internal Affairs, which released the figures, said gambling had increased significantly in many Christchurch venues which survived the earthquake.

“Some patrons may be

particularly vulnerable.

Gaming machine societies [should] remind venues of their host responsibility obligations and to be proactive over any changes in gambling behaviour,” he said.

The closure of the city’s casino was also likely to have contributed to the increase.

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Aussie stay-at-home mums can now pay $2.45 (£1.60) a day to insure against illness or injury that could prevent them from performing house duties, like laundry, cooking and cleaning. Life insurers Million Dollar Woman will award $900 (£587) per week for 13 weeks for a successful claim.

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Visit free museums and walk through the parks for sight-seeing; live in a house share, where you’ll make loads of friends and can ‘borrow’ housemates’ food when cash is low; and leave your bank card at home when you go out.

What non-essential items do you spend money on?

Just about everything – shoes, hair, bicycles (they get nicked all the time!), gadgets.

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by Sean Connery in From Russia With Love, sold for £277,000 – a record for a Bond gun. » Christies, the auction house, flogged the little black Givenchy dress worn by Audrey Hepburn in Breakfast At Tiffany’s for £488,000,

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Each week, a roundup of current promotions at the biggest supermarkets is sent to your inbox. For instance, the alerts might tell you that at Tesco you can find Finest beefburgers reduced from £3 to £1.50, or three for £10 barbecue meats at Waitrose.

And, when it comes to drinks, look out for offers through quaffersoffers.co.uk.

It sort of works like this: go mad until there’s no money, then transfer money from savings account to survive the rest of the month – a little more frugally.

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Flying is a fast, convenient and cheap way to get to Australia or New Zealand. But if time is on your side, consider traversing the continents by train or cross the oceans on a cruise or cargo ship. You’ll have better tales to tell about your journey than the quality of your in-flight entertainment.

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LIFE ON THE OCEAN These days, there are no regular passenger ships from the UK or Europe to Australia, so your options are to board an organised round-the-world holiday cruise or regular freighter. The latter will cost about £4000, so that’s about £100 per day for food, transport and accommodation.

On a cargo ship, the voyage from the UK to either Sydney, Melbourne or Auckland, takes 32 to 42 days. Most ships go to Sydney or Melbourne via the Suez Canal, starting from Tilbury, UK; Hamburg, Germany; Rotterdam, Netherlands; or Dunkirk, France. Some also head west via the Panama Canal.

Unlike organised cruises, sailing a cargo liner involves quiet days at sea with no formalities or schedules. The ships typically carry up to 12 passengers in comfortable single or double cabins, often with ensuite showers, a fridge and a TV. There’s generally a lounge and dining room.

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RAILWAY TRAVELLER If don’t like the idea of sea legs, try tracing a route home via the Trans-Siberian railway.

There are several stages of this journey that you have to plan carefully yourself and, if all goes without a hiccup, it should take four to five weeks.

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STEP-BY-STEP Here is what your journey should look like: n London to Moscow by train (London-Brussels-CologneMoscow) – two nights. n Moscow to Beijing by TransSib Railway – six nights. n Beijing to Hanoi – two nights. n Hanoi to Saigon – two nights. n Saigon to Phnom Penh by bus – one day. n Phnom Penh to Battambang,

Cambodia at the Thailand border, by bus, then train to Bangkok – two days. n Bangkok to Singapore – two nights.

With no regular passenger ships between Asia and Australia, the final leg home is problematic. Your best bet is to contact the freight companies included in this piece and see if they carry passengers on their Asia-

Australia routes. This would take about 10 days.

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If you do become a non-resident in the UK for tax purposes you will still be liable to pay UK tax on income arising in the UK, such as profits from a UK rental property, UK bank interest and UK pension income.

The UK tax payable by non-residents on investment income, such as bank interest, is restricted to that deducted at source and, in some cases, can be reduced to nil. UK tax on some other sources, such as pension income, may also be exempt under the Double Taxation Agreement (DTA) between the UK and your new country of residence, but this depends on the terms of each DTA. Note, however, relief from UK tax under a DTA requires an application to HMRC.Forms are available for residents of countries with which the UK has a comprehensive Double Taxation Treaty, on the HMRC website.

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ith its charming back streets, willow-draped river bends, and imposing architecture, Cambridge is an easy city to love. Those with big brains – and, from next year, bulging wallets – may be lucky enough to study here, but anyone else can get a taste of student life.

Great minds: curiosity abounds at Cambridge

Enjoy the student culture

STUDENT DIGS For the authentic experience, visitors to the city during student holidays (about six months of the year) can rent a room in a college. Aside from the thrill of waking up in these ancient and famous institutions, most are handily located in the centre of town and come with breakfast served in the college buttery (student canteen). Some also have free parking, broadband internet and even sports facilities. Bookings can be made through Cambridge Rooms (cambridgerooms.co.uk), starting from £34 a night for a single room; twins with ensuite from £90.

UNI-CYCLES Cycling is a local obsession – you can tell by the swamped railings and lampposts – and there’s no better, or more authentic way, to see Cambridge than by bike. Rent yours from City Cycle Hire (citycyclehire.com) for £9 a day, and then take off to visit one of the city’s free attractions, like the Whipple or Fitzwilliam museums. The tourist office (visitcambridge.org) can give you a list of all the places where entry is free, and can also supply a Local Secrets Cambridge Pass and map with 48-hour discount vouchers (£2.95) for those that cost.

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ON THE TILES Student life’s all about the drinking and the dancing … and then drinking some more. Sadly, The Cambridge Union Society Bar is for members only, but there are plenty of studentfrequented watering holes in the town centre, with prices to match. The Eagle, Anchor and St Radegund are three particular favourites (see box).

Experience the best – and cheapest – nightlife that Cambridge has to offer at the Moroccan-themed Fez Club, down Market Passage. ‘Fat Poppadaddys’ every Monday night has funky cheese and 2-4-1 cocktails, while Wednesday has ‘Fiesta’ – an international and hip-hop night (£3 before 11, £4 after) – where drinks specials include £1 shots of saki and £10 for five bottles of Corona.

So, there you go. All the joy of being a Cambridge student, without even opening a book!

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Land at student fave, The Eagle

WHERE TO DRINK n The Eagle: A student favourite for decades, if not centuries. Enjoy a pint of real ale in the stonecobbled courtyard. » Benet Street, CB2 3QN n The Anchor: Peoplewatching is the name of the game, as the terrace overlooks the efforts of unsteady new punters. » Silver St, CB3 9EL n St Radegund: Named after the patron saint of Jesus College, this small bar is firm favourite. » 129 King Street, CB1 1LD

WHERE TO EAT n Dojo: Not quite Southeast Asian prices, but these noodles are definitely tasty. » Millers Yard, CB2 1RQ; (dojonoodlebar.co.uk) n Thanh Binh: This top Vietnamese has a two-course lunch for £7.95. » 17 Magdalene St, CB3 0AF nRainbow Vegetarian Café: Proof that cheap food can be healthy and tasty. » King’s Parade, CB2 1SJ

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SALAD DAYS Punting is the classic Cambridge activity, and many students work as punting guides during the summer. Save money on your first punting adventure by booking ahead with Scudamore’s (scudamores.com). A 45-minute guided tour of The Backs (behind the colleges), for instance, will cost you £15 on the spot, but as little as £11 if you book in advance online. Self-hire is £14 per hour, but less with online discounts or early-bird rentals.

For more riverside hijinks, be sure to visit Grantchester, a 45-minute walk from the centre. This village has been a top student summer hangout for hundreds of years. It was way back in 1897 when the first students took tea in The Orchard Tea Garden (orchard-grantchester.com) – now a long-standing student ritual. A more recent tradition is lounging on nearby Grantchester Meadows – immortalised in the work of Pink Floyd – often with a little something from the local off-licence.

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WHERE TO STAY n Dojo: This Victorian house is converted into a pleasant hostel, with beds from £16.40. » Cambridge YHA, 97 Tenison Road, CB1 2DN; (yha.org.uk) n Central Travelodge: Offers good value for a private room – with doubles from £70.80 – if not the most central. » Clifton Way, CB1 7DY. nHarry’s Bed And Breakfast: Just a 10-minute walk from town, all Harry’s doubles have TV and internet for £75-a-night. » 39 Milton Road, CB4 1XA (welcometoharrys.co.uk) Take a punt on Cambridge.

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Despite the tourist hordes, Venice remains superlative among picturesque places to visit. Wander the streets until you are lost or hang out with the pigeons in Piazza San Marco. No matter where you are in Venice, it’s sure to be beautiful.

HEADLINE ATTRACTION Piazza San Marco (St Mark’s Square) is the heart of Venice and the only place you won’t feel lost. The magnificent Basicilica di San Marco (St Mark’s Basilica) overlooks it.

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BEST OF THE REST The best way to experience Venice is to just wander the streets, crossing bridges when you come to them and getting lost in the process. Move away from the tourists – or wait until after dark when they are all asleep – to find your own way around this unique city.

Off the beaten track, check out the Jewish ghetto and the Ca’ d’Oro, a 15th century house loaded with art.

WATERY ADVENTURE Skip the clichéd romance of a gondola ride. Instead brave the anarchic thrill of a traghetto, used to ferry throngs of passengers across two fixed points of the Grand Canal. It costs a lot less and is an experience you won’t forget. Alternatively, enjoy a kayak tour though The Lido, across the water from the main Venice Island. The narrow, often-empty canals wind through parts of Venice most tourists never see. Share the waterways with cargo ships, gondolas and other ‘road users’ for a real slice of Venetian life. See venicekayak.com. If you are determined to go on a gondola ride, haggle.

CHOW DOWN There are few places in the world more expensive than Venice when it comes to eating out. Luckily, this means you might have to resort to pizza by the slice or a gelato to keep your energy up.

Steer clear of tourist traps by avoiding restaurants with multilanguage

menus and look out for osterie (back-street tavernas) or bacari (bars) which you can find down alleyways and in touristfree squares, near the San Marco, San Polo and Cannaregion districts. Here, you can buy a drink and sample the bar food. These small snacks might looks like tapas, but they are known as cichèti in Venice. One of the city’s most famous osterie or bacari, is Ca’ d’Oro – Alla Vedova (Cannaregio 3912, Ramo Ca’ d’Oro), on the Strada Nuova, where you can feast on yummy meatballs washed down with a small glass of red wine.

DO IT YOURSELF Take a cooking class with Countess Enrica Rocca. She will take you to the local markets to teach you about ingredients and educate you on the best wines.

See enricarocca.com.

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NEED TO KNOW WHEN TO GO May to October are the warmest months, but can be busy with crowds and long queues.

Visit in the colder months of winter for fewer crowds.

GETTING THERE EasyJet fl ies to Venice from Gatwick daily, from £29.99 one-way (easyjet.com). British Airways flies to Venice three times a day from Gatwick and once daily from Heathrow from £98 return (ba.com). Trains from King’s Cross St Pancras leave daily and overnight with Eurostar (internationalrail.com).

LANGUAGE Italian.

GETTING AROUND Much of the city is easily walkable but you’ll need an ACTV pass (£14 daily, £41 weekly) for water buses (also usable on some mainland buses).

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WINNER HIGH TIDE IN THE PIAZZA SAN MARCO Kim Taylor, from Brisbane, Australia There is a wonderful layering to this image, despite the subject itself being rather flat.

The children form the top layer, the ripples of the water chasing them the second, and the white lines of the paving the third. The shadows add an extra depth to the image. The vertical format emphasises the strong sense of movement.

HOT TIP: High viewpoints are great for candid shots and getting an alternate vision.

Reflections and shadows look especially effective when viewed from up high. » Kim wins a three-day tour of Scotland for two valued at £218 from Haggis Adventures (haggisadventures.com; 0131 557 9393). Trip must be taken within three months of receiving prize letter.

RUNNER-UP RUSH HOUR Chiara Cristoni, from London This photo could have been taken decades ago, and the black-and-white treatment suits the antiquated scene.

Overhead light is not normally effective, but the narrow channel of water and reflective umbrellas give enough lift to the lower part of the scene. That the people are all shadowy, anonymous figures adds to the mystery and romance. The converging diagonals of the canal and

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THEME: LANDSCAPES Vintage travelling in the Hope Valley by Eliana Parra Rodriguez from Venezuela Rolling green hills never fail to please but can be tricky to capture in all their glory. Fabulous light and a steam train gives Eliana’s shot the edge it needs to make the most of these hills.

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WHY THIS WORKS: 1 The sun is bursting through the clouds, but out of the shot.

It lights up the foreground, leaving the background hilltops in shadow so there is good contrast in the image and strong colours.

2. The hillsides are full of texture and colour from yellow, red and blue to patches of bracken, knobbly trees, lines of hedges and dots of white sheep.

3. The steam from the train gives the ideal focal point for scale and interest.

4. The grass in the foreground is subtle but offers enough to pull us in. Without it, the scene would seem very distant.

5. There is just enough sky to give context and balance to the bright area to the bottom left of the shot

HOT TIPS: 1. Good light is essential.

Dramatic storm clouds, soft dawn mists and low evening sun all bring out the texture and drama of a wild hillside.

Midday sun and flat grey days

will flatten the scene and look dull.

2. If the sky is not interesting, don’t give it much headroom.

Be aware of the shape it makes. This negative space is important as it frames the top of your shot and can lead the eye out of the shot.

3. Scale is important. Include a focal point to show the scale of the scene and make it more dramatic.

This element should be obvious but not distracting.

4. Foregrounds are especially

important for rolling countryside shots as the scene will otherwise seem very distant, particularly on wide angles.

A few tufts of grass or the branches of an overhanging tree usually works wonders.

5. Walk! To get something different, don’t just plump for the first angle you see as everyone else will have done this. There will be many viewpoints for the same hillside so use your feet and get that original shot you’re after.

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ut it has no brakes,” I say, looking in fear at the oldfashioned “granny bike” I’ve been given to ride for the next two hours, one that has been used in Holland for more than a century.

“You brake by pedalling backwards,” smiles our guide, born-and-bred “Hagenaar” Rene Bom, whose fluro

Savour the flavours of The Hague as you see the city by cycle WORDS JANINE KELSO

orange “ride” is a Harley Davidson-style bicycle with thick tyres, a low seat and big handlebars. Riding this beast is going to work up an appetite, which is lucky because I’m about to embark on a tasting tour of the city’s culinary delights.

A city of peace and justice, The Hague is synonymous with international law as it houses the International Court of Justice, the only judicial body of the United Nations outside of New York.

It might not be as famous for cuisine as it is for peace, but I’m looking forward to savouring some Dutch tucker.

Janine sets off for a ride

FISH FOOD A popular delicacy is Hollandse Nieuwe; salted raw herring, served up with raw onions and eaten by holding it by the tail over your mouth and then lowering it as you eat. The best time to chow down

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BREAD AND BROWNIES First up is ‘t Bakkertje, in Molstraat 38, the oldest bakery in The Hague, which opened in 1838.

The tantalising aroma stimulates instant hunger pains, and we fill our bicycle baskets with goodies. The crusty rolls filled with carpaccio, truffle dressing, pine nuts and parmesan are second-to-none.

And don’t leave without ordering a chunk of the indulgent tiramisu flavoured Italian

nougat. Around the corner, Rene points out the titchy ‘t Kleinste Winkeltje, in Papestraat, the smallest but best-known chip shop in the city thanks to their finger-licking fries: crispy, salty and served the Dutch way – with mayonnaise, known as ‘friet sauce’.

The Hague’s historic centre is clean, perfectly ordered and hip, its roads lined with boutiques and pavement cafes. We sail through Parliament, its buildings divided by an attractive courtyard alive with fountains and benches; pass a gallery showing the works of Vermeer, of The Girl With The Pearl Earring fame; and crisscross bridges over canals that remind me of Amsterdam – but The Hague is less seedy than the Dutch capital and has far fewer tourists.

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For budget accommodation, crash at Stayokay (stayokay.com), which offers beds from €26 (£23) per night, or Jorplace Scheveningen (jorplace. nl) which offers beds from €19 (£17) per night. Go upmarket with a stay at the Paleis Hotel (paleishotel.nl), which dates back to the 17th century.

Rooms start from €115 (£102).

nWHERE TO EAT For French cuisine, swing by C’est Ca (c-estca.com). Enjoy exotic food in an intimate setting at Dekxels (dekxels.nl). For tasty fresh fi sh, visit stylish eatery The Harbour Club (theharbourclub.nl) in the marina of Scheveningen.

nWHERE TO DRINK Check out the bars around Plein (near Paliament) and Grote Markt Cycling will give you an appetite for a lively night out.

Chow down on salted herring

LOVELY LIQUOR Rene decides it’s time for us to knock back some hard liquor so we pedal over to Van GETTING THERE Fly to Amsterdam Kleef distillery (Lange Beestenmarkt 19) with EasyJet, KLM and CityJet in 45 where Dutch post-impressionist painter minutes. Then take a train from Vincent Van Gogh bought his booze when Amsterdam Airport he lived in the city. Absinthe was Van Schiphol to The Hague Gogh’s choice of tipple, but Central Station (30 the distillery focuses on minutes). One-way jenever (Dutch gin), single THE NETHERLANDS tickets cost €7.90. malt whiskeys and artisan SEE Holland.com/uk liqueurs based on AMSTERDAM and denhaag.com. traditional recipes with The Hague no artificial additives.

Established in 1842, the it is between May and July distillery is one of the oldest when the fresh catch hits of its kind in Holland. This the city’s ubiquitous food hidden treasure was even in The stands. Herring is Hague’s first telephone book when their considered healthy because of the number was simply “1”. abundance of omega 3s so we grab a plate We are treated to an intensive tasting at Haringkraam Buitenhof, a road-side session; I quaff cinnamon, chocolate and food stall, where my tastebuds perform coffee liqueurs. There’s a flavour to suit backflips of delight at being presented everyone’s fancy: strawberry, mint, peach these delectable gifts of the ocean. and even apple tart.

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Neverlands Board Of Tourism

The Hague has an easy-going vibe

Van Kleef has a flavour for everyone

ICE ICE BABY To sober up, we head to Italian ice-cream parlour Florencia – deemed the best in the city by locals. Serving up homemade ices since 1932, it’s packed with an array of vibrantly coloured choices – we try the moreish mango and mouthwatering banana choc-chip while taking it easy on the outdoor terrace. It’s open until 11.30pm so you can enjoy a sundae all evening.

PALACE PICNIC Our bicycle baskets full of goodies, it’s time to feast on the delicious food we’ve picked up along the way by picnicking at the pretty Royal Palace Gardens, the perfect spot to soak up the city’s easygoing vibe along with a mix of families and teenagers strumming on guitars.

“I love The Hague,” says Rene. “I was born here and I hope I die here.” And after spending a few days in the city, I can understand why.

» Take a bicycle tour through The Hague with Totzo! (totzo.org).

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TIPS Mykonos, in the Cylades, is a top spot for partying

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TIP OF THE WEEK

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Get a taste of communism in Krakow by enjoying a ride in a Trabant, a Soviet Lada or a Jelcz 272 bus.

A 1970s communist worker can pick you up from the airport and feed you treats such as salted bread, pickles and vodka. See crazyguides. com/cars.

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SWEET TREAT In Madrid, feast on thick hot chocolate and churros, long doughnut-like sticks.

Try some of the city’s best at Chocolateria San Gines, 11 Calle del Arenal, open since 1894 and popular with locals, thanks to its ambience.

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YOU ASKED FOR IT Laura Lindsay FROM LONELY PLANET I will be flying to Athens in July for up to two weeks and plan to visit the best islands in Greece. I really want to go to Santorini and one of the islands in the Cyclades. What would be the best itinerary by ferry? I’m travelling with two other girls and we are keen to party hard.

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This is a great idea. So many people head straight to Croatia’s islands, but the mainland should not be overlooked.

Plitvice Lakes National Park is a delightful oasis between Zagreb and Zadar. The waterfalls and turquoise lakes nestled between the hills will need at least a couple of days to explore.

There’s plenty to do here, from renting a row boat to trying to spot bears and wolves.

Next up is Zagorje. This pretty region is almost crowd-free because the tourist hordes head to the coast. It is perfect for peaceful walks followed by hearty meals in village restaurants. Trakošcan Castle in the west of the region is an impressive insight into Croatia’s rich history.

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Athens is a good jump-off point. Ferries from the ports of Rafina and Piraeus start and end here. There is a host of ferry companies serving a number of the Cyclades, including Fast Ferries (fastferries.com.gr) and Aegean Speed Lines (aegeanspeedlines.gr). Lonely Planet’s Greek Islands guide has a handy list of the companies serving this region.

The Cyclades are a great set of islands to explore as there is such a diverse range of attractions, from volcanic Santorini to mountainous Naxos to partying Mykonos.

However, for the real party scene, take the ferry from Santorini to Crete and the party town of Malia – but expect a very rowdy Brits abroad crowd. There is a high-speed service once daily that takes one hour and 45 minutes, but if you’re not up for the journey, Santorini town should offer enough fun.

Start in Andros, then head to Mykonos,

Naxos and on to Santorini. Useful ferry planning tools can be found at ferries.gr and greekislandhopping.com. As this is high season, I would recommend booking accommodation in advance.

Going backpacking? Lighten your load by taking only one book with you. Most hostels offer a free book exchange service, or you could simply swap books with travellers you meet on the way.

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It’s big, black and horny

Downton Abbey

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Doctor Who

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The Black Rhinoceros has been spotted in the Sealous Game Reserve in Tanzania.

“These wonderful creatures are extremely scarce and it’s been a year since the last sighting, but in just the last few months two have been spotted,” said spokesman Daniel Draisey.

Berkshire’s Highclere Castle Gavin and Stacey

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TV TOURISM HOT RIGHT NOW Telly-watching tourists have been flocking to the locations of popular TV shows such as Downton Abbey and Lark Rise To Candleford.

Nine million holidaymakers visited the sets of their favourite programmes in the past year, according to the motoring and leisure association CSMA. And it predicts some 22 million more “TV tourists” will visit the locations in the future.

One in 10 of those quizzed by the CSMA intend to swing by Berkshire’s Highclere Castle, which provides the setting for Downton Abbey, marking a 400 per cent rise in visitor numbers.

South Wales is also set to benefit from TV tourism with a potential 3.1 million visitors expected to converge on Barry Island, where Gavin And Stacey and Being Human were filmed.

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‘How does your garden go?’

Cash-strapped campers can pitch up their tent in a stranger’s garden thanks to a new website.

Campinmygarden.com offers a matchmaking service that enables members to advertise their garden to travellers who can’t afford to fork out for a hotel.

The website has links to events including Brighton’s Gay Pride and the Cheltenham Jazz Festival Billed as the ‘new couch surfing’, the service is free but garden owners charge

Camping out

about £8 to spend the night on their land.

Facilities range from bamping (basic camping) to glamping (glamorous camping).

Users can rate both the camper and the garden on the site.

Two million Doctor Who fans have already been welcomed to Cardiff as the city was the setting for the show’s ‘Whoniverse’.

Films are inspiring visits, too, with the Harry Potter movies attracting fans to Gloucester Cathedral, while Tamara Drewe encouraged movie-goers to see the rolling countryside of Latimer Gardens in Dorset.

CSMA managing director Mark Rothery said: “While there may be a perception that watching TV stops us getting outside and enjoying the countryside, this research shows that our love of great British TV programmes and films has actually boosted the UK tourism industry.”

He added: “Hopefully their onscreen connections will get more people discovering Britain’s fantastic heritage.”

TUNISIA FLIGHTS Thomson Airways is introducing weekly flights to the Tunisian island of Djerba on Thursday May 5. Return flights start from £206. See thomson.co.uk Thomas Cook Airlines also starts weekly flights to Djerba on May 7 with return flights costing from £185. Djerba boasts sandy beaches and an old medina.

See thomascook.co.uk.

‘NAKED IN A BIN’?

Planning to get loose before you or your mate’s big day?

Bucks and hen parties have

been warned to avoid wild behaviour abroad.

The Foreign Office issued the caution after revealing that one reveller woke up upside down and naked in a bin, while another fell from a hotel balcony and had to spent weeks in hospital.

Top destinations for partygoers include Riga in Latvia, and Barcelona, in Spain.

“To avoid a hostile reception from the locals or spending the weekend in jail, research your destination and know your limits,” said FCO spokesman Phil Lord.

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WORDS TOM STURROCK

ON THE ROAD

SUNRISE CELEBRATION

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Somerset, UK, June 2-5 An ethical festival where even the beer is organic. Six stages, live music, dance, art and costume mean that, as well as feeling smug that you’re at a sustainable festie, you’ll also have fun. Expect stilt-walkers and fire dancers.

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DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL CHINA, JUNE 6 WHAT: On the fifth day of

the fifth lunar month, boats decorated to look like dragons race along China’s rivers.

Manned by competitive teams, the scaled, tailed crafts make an exciting spectacle. The race starts with a ceremony to bless the boats’ dragon-head prows and as night falls, firecrackers, and, dragon dances take over.

People also hang mugwort leaves in their homes for luck.

WHY: The festival began 2000

years ago when poet Qu Yuan threw himself into the river rather than see his country conquered by the State of Qin. DO IT BECAUSE: You can drink rice wine then try to stand an egg on its head at noon for good fortune.

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LOCK IT IN PATUM Berga, Spain June 4 spain.info

WORLD OF BEER Montreal, Canada June 8-12 festivalmondialbiere.qc.ca

LAJKONIK FESTIVAL NUITS SONORES Lyon, France June 1-3 A mecca for lovers of electro and indie, this cool newcomer to the festie circuit takes place in venues around Lyon. Go clubbing by night and, if you’re still awake, catch a film screening by day.

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Where in the world?

Krakow, Poland June 10 krakow.pl

ISLE OF WIGHT FESTIVAL Newport, Isle of Wight June 10-12 isleofwightfestival.com

LA DUCASSE Mons, Belgium June 19 ducassedemons.be

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Sabrina Creuzet, 39, France What’s the most memorable place you’ve been to?

Niagra Falls in Canada.

Have you had any scary travel experiences?

A tornado struck when our plane was landing and everyone thought we were going to crash.

We didn’t!

Any other travel nightmares?

Sandra Lilyana from London, UK, at the Malabar Tea Plantation, Pangalengan, Indonesia.

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Which country has the hottest men?

Spanish guys are pretty sexy.

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FIVE UK SEASIDE RESORTS JANINE KELSO GIVES A HIGH FIVE TO BEING BESIDE THE SEASIDE SOUTHWOLD, SUFFOLK WHAT: Picture the British seaside and up will pop an image that’s probably not unlike Southwold: think colourful beach huts, sandy beaches, fish ‘n’ chips and a pier to boot. The beach is also a favourite with kitesurfers.

In the nearby town, you’ll find Tilly’s on the High Street, which offers scones, cucumber sandwiches and cakes.

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CROSBY, MERSEYSIDE WHAT: Famous for Antony Gormley’s Another Place installation, a collection of 100 1.8-metre cast-iron figures, which stretches 3.2km across the shore. Depending on the tide, the striking sculptures can be entirely visible or fully submerged.

SEE: seftoncoast.org.uk

WHITBY WHAT: Boasting a coastline with the highest cliffs in England, and surrounded by the North York Moors, Whitby is an atmospheric spot. No wonder, then, that it influenced the works of Bram Stoker and Lewis Carroll.

SEE: visitwhitby.com

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THREE CLIFFS BAY, GOWER WHAT: The only way to reach this gloriously remote beach is by walking an hour across golf links, and past the ruins of a castle, from the village of Parkmill. The bay is postcardpretty, and horse riding and climbing are popular here.

SEE: enjoygower.com

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WEST WITTERING WHAT: Britain’s answer to the Hamptons is a regular haunt for supermodels and rockers. The Rolling Stones’ Keith Richards even has a hut here. Add Selsey crab to your picnic on the sandy beaches of Bracklesham Bay. SEE: visitsoutheastengland.com

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THE INSIDER RICHELLE HARRISON PLESSE, EASYEXPERT, EASYVOYAGE.CO.UK The best part of my job is travelling to beautiful countries, discovering new cultures and staying in luxurious hotels – all in the name of research.

My first big trip was to the Philippines when I was 16.

My favourite place in the world is Australia. My family is there and I don’t go back often enough.

My most memorable travel experience was spending time with children in a tiny village near Shimoni, Kenya.

The next destination on my travel wishlist is Bahia for Carnival. I’ve been dancing samba for the past three years but, frustratingly, have never been to Brazil.

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Get closer to the wildlife and save money by enjoying a do-it-yourself trip WORDS AMY ADAMS

NEED TO KNOW WHEN TO GO January and February are the most popular months, due to the hot dry weather. You can go any time, but avoid the rainy season (March to the end of May).

GETTING THERE Kenyan Airways, British Airways and Virgin Atlantic offer direct flights to Nairobi (from £400 return, 8.5 hours). Indirect flights with Swiss Airways start at £360 and take about 14 hours.

Regular flights from Nairobi to Mombasa take one hour (from £80 return).

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BIG TRIP Safari KENYA

EASY RIDER My alternative safari starts at Hell’s Gate National Park by Lake Naivasha in the Rift Valley, an hour from Nairobi. I hire a bike at Elsa Gate for KSh500 (£4) and pay the park entrance fee of KSh2100 (£15).

The sandy terrain doesn’t make for an easy ride but all is forgiven when I round a corner and see a waterhole crowded with zebras, their black and white stripes startling against the earthy backdrop.

Around them waddle wart hogs, waiting their turn to quench their thirst.

In the other direction, a fellow cyclist spies a giraffe. As we get nearer, we spot another, and another, until a family of four reveals itself. They slope off into the trees, their long necks becoming slanted trunks and their patches of brown fading into the undergrowth. Their movements are so otherworldy, it’s like I’m cycling through Jurassic Park.

The scenery in Hell’s Gate Gorge adds to this notion as I pedal through it, flanked by walls of jagged rocks shooting straight up. The road leads to Central Tower where we leave our bikes and explore the sandstone corridors and geothermal springs of the Lower Gorge.

Look both ways at the zebra crossing

The Masai prepare for the encroaching evening

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riving up alongside three grazing white rhino is not the best time to discover that my window doesn’t wind down. As I furiously scrub the dusty glass, my taxi driver, Mwaka, urges me to open the door. I’m about four metres from the nearest rhino and the only thing between me and this bulky grey mass is a digital camera.

“That one’s getting angry now,” advises Mwaka s I hurriedly shut the door. Our safari vehicle of choice might not boast all the mod cons, but opting out of an organised trip and doing it yourself can lead to an up-close-andpersonal and experience with the African wildlife.

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Just lion around, really

PARADISE ISLAND explaining its spiritual importance to the local population.

So sacred is this forest that there are several rules you must obey if you’re to enter. You have to remove headwear and tie a black sarong around your waist, promise to ‘show no love – no kissing, touching or fondling’ and most of all, refrain from taking photos of the sacred graveyard, lest you raise the evil spirits of the forest.

Paradise Island locals benefit from the tourist dollar

ANIMAL MAGIC The dipping sun softens the colours, the Thomson’s gazelles are silhouetted against the sky and vervet monkeys greet me – one mother deftly negotiating the cliff-face as her baby clings to her back – as I emerge from the gorge back at Elsa Gate.

The next day I see a woman with a baby using similar co-ordination as she squeezes on to a matatu. With blaring hiphop and passengers hanging out the door, these minibuses may not be the most sane way to travel but they sure are cheap and cheerful. I use one to get to Naivasha town and then on to Nakuru, where I land in a chaotic market place.

Some fierce haggling later and I find a taxi driver willing to take me on a threehour tour of Lake Nakuru National Park for KSh3500 (£25) plus the pricey park fee of US$60 (£36). This safari might not be peanuts, but it’s surprisingly cheap; I had budgeted to pay far more.

PARK LIFE Kenya’s second most-visited national park is home to the aforementioned rhinos, as

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On the Kenyan coast, by the five-star hotels of Diani beach, lies Tiwi, a remote stretch of ivory sand with low-key accommodation options accessed via dirt tracks.

One such ‘resort’ is Sand Island Beach Cottages. Set back from an empty beach opposite the eponymous sand island (which disappears at high tide), you’ll find rustic self-catering cottages scattered around lush gardens. The only shop for miles is a fruit and veg stall on a fallen palm tree at the beach, so you’ll need to pick up your sundowner supplies in nearby Mombasa.

Sheila, a British expat who, with the help of two friendly Alsatians, looks after the cottages, is keen to see locals benefit from the tourist dollar. You can pay fi shermen to take you snorkelling (there’s an amazing starfi sh garden just off shore) and pick up your dinner – from tuna to octopus. A local woman comes round with freshly baked samosas and chapattis, and for a reasonable price (to you and them), other locals will cook you delicious meals with the freshly caught fi sh and veg from the ‘shop’.

If you can drag yourself away from this blissful existence, just south of Diani beach is a sacred forest called Kaya Kinondo. A guide will take you deep in, pointing out the flora and fauna and

The flamingos “ are a pink belt around the lake ”

BIG TRIP In the pink: a flock of fluro flamingos

CAPITAL GAINS

DAVID SHELDRICK WILDLIFE TRUST

well as lions, leopards and a huge lake glittering with fluorescent flamingos.

Only up close does the blur of pink reveal individual birds, each beating their wings to create a loud chorus. Nearby, two African buffaloes wade in the shallows, a couple of tiny birds perching nonchalantly atop their heads.

From the lowest point of the park we head to the highest, Baboon Cliff. Here the flamingos are a pink belt around the lake shore, stretching out to mountains that are hazy in the hot air. It’s while Mwaka and I are gazing at the gazelles gambolling across the savanna and the pattern of well-trodden paths leading to the water hole – that a baboon climbs in a window of our empty car. A few well-aimed missiles from Mwaka and it soon scarpers.

SHOW TIME Back on the open plains, the flat-topped acacia trees thin out. There may be no lions or leopards in sight but the African landscape is putting on a good show.

Storm clouds gather in the huge sky, turning the lake midnight-blue and making our taxi seem very small. Rain starts to tap on the rooftop. Who would want to be in an open-topped safari truck now?

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A group of giraffes snacking on the trees keeps a wary eye on me as they chomp. I stand and watch in awe before they are startled by a distant car and gallop away in a strange, slow-motion fashion that shakes the ground.

On my way to the jade crater lake I spot the strangest bird I’ve ever seen, marching across the open grassland. With an upper body like a majestic eagle and lower half like a spindly stork, it seems to lunge with each step. According to my guidebook, it’s a secretary bird, known to walk up to 20km a day.

Despite the angry rhino, the munching giraffes and the thronging, luminous flamingos, it’s an unexpected highlight, and something I probably wouldn’t have spotted from a flash 4WD.

If cycling past giraffes is a surreal experience, then walking with them is something else. At Crater Lake Game Sanctuary back near Lake Naivasha we pay an entrance fee of KSh700 (£5) and the park is ours to roam free among the Approach with caution at giraffes, zebras, Lake Nakura National Park

n In a corner of the Nairobi National Park lies this trust, set up to look after orphaned black rhinos and elephants until they’re strong enough to go back into the wild. You can visit each day between 11am and noon to watch the baby elephants being fed from giant bottles of milk. After brunch comes playtime which involves a lot of rolling around in mud and the odd teenage scuffle.

GIRAFFE CENTRE n Grab a fi stful of pellets and handfeed a Rothschild giraffe, an endangered species bred here to be released into the wild. The centre is on stilts so you get the rare chance to be at eye level with these amazing creatures. At the nearby Giraffe Manor they roam the gardens. You can stay for a hefty price or just have afternoon tea, but you’ll need to book ahead.

KAZURI BEAD AND POTTERY CENTRE n This small bead factory and craft shop is set up to create jobs for people living in the city’s largest shanty town, Kibera. A member of staff will give you a free tour round the factory, from the kilns to the intricate glazing and industrious threading. The pretty necklaces and pots made here are sent round the world, and you can find a selection of them in the shop.

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Michaela: Welcome to the world little one. You’re so adorable, no wonder mum and dad are so proud of their ’work’. Well done and congrats Bee and Dale! Lots of love, the London crew.

Indoor cricket players: Hi, our indoor cricket team is looking for Kiwi or Aussie guys who would like to play indoor cricket on Thursday nights (times vary) for approx 1.5 hours in Canary Wharf. Some cricket experience would be preferable but depends on the response to this ad. See tntmagazine.com/seeking if you’re interested. Cheers, Mat. Ivone/Nick: Congratulations on your wedding day. May there be many years of happiness together. All the best. Love your bro ... Albert.x.

Reply to ‘Wimbledoneans’:

Heya, I’m a Kiwi girl who is possibly going to live in the Putney/Barnes area. Am really keen to get to know new people as I don’t know many people over here. Let me know.

Stephanie. See tntmagazine. com/seeking.

Jenga Joy: Bye babes, hope you have a fantastic trip through SE Asia. You’ll love it! Just you and all your other personalities on the beach :-).

Tell Kimmy to send me some Gang Dang. Miss you. Dani xx

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