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Here we go folks with another roll call of those we have lost, or they have moved on in recent months. With Eric Carman passing away during March. In no particular order, here we go. Firstly one we missed from last year, Sir Michael Gambon. English – Irish actor with a prolific career spanning 6 […]
Bringing people together is what it was all about at the Southland Multicultural Food Festival on Saturday. Record numbers came through the door at ILT Stadium Southland for the 16th annual event, and organisers estimated between 12,000 and 15,000 people attended. Southland Multicultural Trust presi
Helen Worth, who has portrayed Gail Platt on Coronation Street since 1974, will step down at the end of the year following a “major storyline for the Platt family.” Worth, celebrating her 50th anniversary on the show next month, revealed that she made the decision to leave earlier this year. She exp
by News DeskHelen Worth, who has portrayed Gail Platt on Coronation Street since 1974, will step down at the end of the year following a “major storyline for the Platt family.” Worth, celebrating her 50th anniversary on the show next month, revealed that she made the decision to leave earlier this year. She exp
Here we go folks with another roll call of those we have lost, or they have moved on in recent months. With Eric Carman passing away during March. In no particular order, here we go. Firstly one we missed from last year, Sir Michael Gambon. English – Irish actor with a prolific career spanning 6 […]
Bringing people together is what it was all about at the Southland Multicultural Food Festival on Saturday. Record numbers came through the door at ILT Stadium Southland for the 16th annual event, and organisers estimated between 12,000 and 15,000 people attended. Southland Multicultural Trust presi
Sad news in this week. The creator of at least one of the 80’s biggest movie hits has left us. Eric Carmen wrote and performed Hungry Eyes and Make Me Lose Control for the smash 80’s movie Dirty Dancing. He also wrote hits for several other artists during the 80’s as well as doing a […]
Yes, folks, we’ve met up with a true blue Taylor Swift fan who is going to see the American Mega Star perform in Sydney this week. Invercargill retail assistant Will Baird with partner Leyton will be part of the thousands who are travelling from all over Australia and New Zealand to be part of the [
Too funny not to share, Why not be a Teacher? From the UK comedy show. The Armstrong and Miller Show – Vox Pops Teachers.
A quality evening is planned when the Invercargill Harness Racing Club holds its Ascot Park Hotel Invercargill Cup Day at Ascot Park Raceway in Invercargill, from 4pm on Friday 22 December. Top class racing, the opportunity to win $1000 to spend on the Cup and Ladies Fashion In The Field are all par
It’s that time again. Time to mark the roll call of those who have left this world for another in recent weeks. There’s a long list but we’ll go with what we’ve got and in no particular order. Gary Young from California Indie band Pavement. The band was at one time signed to our own […]