FOOTBALL pundit Kamara is recording a swing album to be released this Christmas. The ex-Leeds United star, 61, is making a surprise bid to become a popstar and has already been in the studio with a big band to work on his first ever record. Chris is hoping to follow in the footsteps of The Chase host Bradley Walsh, 58, whose album of swing covers became the biggest selling debut album by a British artist in 2016. A source said: “Chris has always loved his singing but has never really had the chance to really try his hand at becoming a musician, until now. “He’s seen other household names like Anton Du Beke and Nick Knowles successfully launch music careers alongside their day jobs and is now planning on doing the same. “He can see the funny side given no one would expect him to be a swing singer but the record company couldn’t wait to get him on board. He’s even been working with a big band on the album and is hoping to release it as a festive … [Read more...] about Footie pundit Chris Kamara is recording a swing album to release next Christmas
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St Albans Christmas event masterplan to avoid more ‘disappointing’ festive events
PUBLISHED: 15:20 14 March 2019 | UPDATED: 15:21 14 March 2019 Franki Berry Visitors to the Meraki Christmas festival in Verulamium Park. Picture: DANNY LOO ©2018 Archant A long-term master plan for the St Albans Christmas event is being drawn up to avoid more “disappointing” festivities. St Albans’ Christmas offering has drawn criticism ever since it was established in 2013, which peaked when the long-awaited Meraki Christmas Festival fell flat last December.Organisers hit numerous stumbling blocks, starting when a small group of disgruntled residents opposed its location on the Water Meadow opposite Westminster Lodge.The years previous to 2018, run by St Albans district council (SADC), had also racked up a bill of more than £300,000.Members of the SADC community, environment and sport scrutiny committee have now recommended that the council’s portfolio holder for business and the community, Cllr Salih Gaygusuz, should … [Read more...] about St Albans Christmas event masterplan to avoid more ‘disappointing’ festive events
Warning over Christmas lights handover
Community groups taking ownership of their area’s Christmas lights will be responsible for ensuring their safety, councillors have warned. Argyll and Bute Council is set to pull the plug on funding for festive lighting across its area as its budget gets tighter. The council continues to discuss handovers of Christmas lights with other community groups throughout its area.But at the council’s environment, development and infrastructure committee meeting on Thursday March 7, Councillor John Armour (South Kintyre) sought assurances that all equipment was in good working order. He said: ‘I had a meeting yesterday on the handover to Christmas lights committees. There is concern over the condition of wall brackets which are used for decorations. ‘I have concerns that there is no report that we know of that all of these fittings have been checked and it is safe to hand over to community organisations. ‘While Christmas lights were up, one decoration fell off a … [Read more...] about Warning over Christmas lights handover
Heartbreaking list of young mum battling cancer ‘who may not see Christmas’
A young mum who dreamed of becoming a doctor has made a heartbreaking bucket list as she battles cervical cancer. Abbie Colvin, who was 19 when she was diagnosed two years ago, wants to make he most out of her life and not miss out on any opportunities. This includes learning how to pole dance and to be able to be her sister's maid of honour at her wedding . The biomedical science student had received the devastating news that she had cervical cancer in January 2017 and was heartbroken when doctors told her she would eventually need a hysterectomy. However that year the aspiring doctor gave birth to her boy, while fighting cancer and achieving a first in her university exams. The inspirational mum from Poulton, Lancashire resigned herself to never having a baby but found out that she was pregnant before her cancer treatment began. She gave birth to baby Oscar in December that year and immediately began three intense rounds of chemo. This was all while completing her exams at Manchester … [Read more...] about Heartbreaking list of young mum battling cancer ‘who may not see Christmas’
Fire chief says suspicious device was a prop from Christmas party
Member Center:Create Account|Log InManage Account|Log Out Home News Community Calendar Podcasts Newsletter TV Radio Weather About LIFESTYLE TV11 TV8 TVone GNN i94-FM Isla63-AM Auto Beauty & Style Entertainment Food Health Home/Family Money Pets Tech Travel VideoBytes Press Releases Fire chief says suspicious device was a prop from Christmas party Posted: Thursday, March 14, 2019 2:54 AM EDTUpdated: Thursday, March 14, 2019 2:54 AM EDTBy Nick [email protected] The new fire chief of the Guam Fire Department has spoken out about the apparent mishap that unfolded at the Agat Marina earlier this week. And GFD's Daniel Stone is sorry about it. "It's not something I am happy about, but I don't think anyone meant anything by it other than they were trying to clean out the Agat rescue base," he said. "We are very apologetic for the situation that happened in Agat. I apologize for any inconvenience the community experienced but I am committed to getting to … [Read more...] about Fire chief says suspicious device was a prop from Christmas party