New York is renowned as a musical hotspot. Many top artists from the last few decades have made their way from the Big Apple, such as RUN DMC, Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five and Cindy Lauper.
There is so much to do in New York that even those who go with a specific activity in mind are spoilt for choice, ...
15:36 Mon 24th May 2010How can I get to Cork from the UK
Just a short flight from the UK and well-located for exploring Ireland's famous green hills, Cork remains a hugely popular short-haul destination among British holidaymakers.
This popularity is helped in no small measure by a wealth of cheap flights from most parts of the country, ...
15:36 Mon 24th May 2010It s that time of the year, the 17th of March, that almighty celebration of all things Irish! Or at least drinking copious amounts of Guinness and wearing a big, green shamrock printed hat that is!
17:51 Fri 16th Mar 2007Chirac: targetA man is arrested in Paris for attempting to shoot France's President Chirac by the Arc de Triomphe during the Bastille Day celebrations. Sadly, this is by no means an isolated incident
00:00 Mon 15th Jul 2002I heard a Neil Diamond song on the radio, but I know little about him ' can you enlighten me Neil Diamond was born Noah Kaminsky in January 1941 in Brooklyn New York. In common with most teenagers,
00:00 Mon 22nd Apr 2002A. No, although it can certainly lay claim to being the most famous, probably in the world. The biggest is actually the Royal Horticultural Society's Hampton Court Flower show. It is held at the
00:00 Sat 20th Apr 2002 Asks B. Camfield A. Madrid is a cosmopolitan city that is best seen at night when the streets are teeming with people in its many bars and restaurants. Information on what is going on in Madrid
00:00 Mon 15th Apr 2002 Q. I heard a comic song at my parents' house, they told me it was George Formby, and he was a massive star. Can you tell me more A. George Formby was born George Hoy Booth in Lancashire in 1904.
00:00 Mon 08th Apr 2002A. It was one of the biggest films of the 1980s and the remake version of E.T. attracted huge crowds over the Easter break, but what happened to the cast The film made icons of the stars, but it
00:00 Mon 08th Apr 2002Q. I adore the Concierto de Aranjuez, what can you tell me about its composer A. The Concierto de Aranjuez is probably the most famous piece of Spanish classical guitar music ever written. It s a
00:00 Mon 01st Apr 2002Q. Well A. That's a tough one. It really depends on which of the two versions of his life - both of which stretch credibility - you believe. Version one - that most appropriate to the books -
00:00 Fri 29th Mar 2002Asks Yasmin A. Unfortunately it has not yet been restored, but there are plans afoot to restore it to its 1920s glory days - however, the plans are currently being contested by local residents and
00:00 Mon 18th Mar 2002Asks chuck A. Once you've visited the usual suspects - Windsor, Leeds, Edinburgh etc. - there are still loads of castles to visit in the UK - it is an extremely castle rich nation. Some of the best
00:00 Mon 04th Mar 2002Asks Madeline A. The Principality of Liechtenstein covers 160 sq km (62.5 sq miles) of land. Its capital is Vaduz. Q. Is it a member of the European Union A. It is not a member of European Union,
00:00 Mon 04th Mar 2002Asks esme A. The Seychelles (an archipelago of 115 islands) can be found in the Indian Ocean, off the east coast of Africa, to the north east of Madagascar. Q. What is the capital A. Victoria (on
00:00 Mon 25th Feb 2002 Winfried Georg Maximilian Sebald, the British-based German writer, was killed in a car crash in Norfolk on 14 December 2001. His novel Austerlitz had just been published. Q. Who was he A. W.G.
00:00 Sat 09th Feb 2002Asks Julian A. Jutland makes up the greater part of Denmark covering about 250 miles (400km) stretching from its German border to its northern most tip. Q. What are the main towns in Jutland A.
00:00 Mon 28th Jan 2002Asks Janis A. It is almost complete and will be by the time Manchester hosts the Commonwealth Games later this year. Many of its old buildings have been cleaned and new ones built and many slum areas
00:00 Mon 21st Jan 2002Asks serge A. It has been a British colony since 1713. Q. Why is it called the Rock of Gibraltar A. Gibraltar is an actual rock that sits in the Mediterranean (with Spain to the north and west of
00:00 Mon 14th Jan 2002Asks stephenpowell A. Andorra is in the eastern Pyrenees, bordered by France (to the east and north) and Spain (to the west and south). Q. How many people actually live in Andorra A. At the last
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