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IOL News
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- IOL News
What's happening in Cape Town: a joyful mix of wellness, wit and legendary tunes
The Good Life Show is offers everything from health tips and chef demos to sustainable living ideas. When: Friday, May 30, to Sunday, June 1, at 10am. Aimed at both consumers and trade professionals, the show inspires conscious living and happier lifestyles. With wellness booming globally, it's the perfect space for those embracing healthier habits and sustainable choices in South Africa. The Good Life Show promotes health, wellness, and sustainability with exciting new features. Expect top chefs, expert advice, eco-friendly innovations, and engaging talks. South African comedian Nik Rabinowitz's "Pension Killer" takes aim at chaos, confusion, and cultural contradictions, unpacking what South Africans think they know but maybe don't. From everyday mishaps to deeper societal questions, the show explores identity, information gaps, and the absurdities we all live with. Where: Pam Golding Theatre, Baxter. When: From Wednesday, May 28, to Saturday, May 31 at 7.30pm. "Layla: A Musical Tribute" explores the real-life love triangle between George Harrison and Eric Clapton, tracing their careers, friendship, and heartbreak through music. Featuring songs from the Beatles, Cream, and Derek and the Dominoes, the show builds toward the story behind the iconic ballad "Layla". Where: Kalk Bay Theatre. When: From Wednesday, May 28, to Monday, June 5. Times vary depending on the date.
Scotsman
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Top 10 most wished for vinyl albums in the UK
The top ten most wished-for vinyl albums in the UK have been revealed by Amazon | Amazon This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a small commission on items purchased through this article, but that does not affect our editorial judgement. Seven of the top 10 most wished-for vinyls are by acts who rose to fame over 35 years ago. There's a surprise entry from the world of gaming - but number one? Some might say it was always going to be Oasis. Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Vinyl never went out of style - it just waited patiently for its comeback. And now it's leading the charts again, with music fans snapping up everything from deluxe box sets to gaming soundtracks on coloured discs. What's striking about the current top 10 most wished for vinyl albums on Amazon UK is just how long some of these artists have been around. Seven of the acts came to prominence more than 35 years ago, and only one band on the list - Wolf Alice - formed this century. It's a testament to the enduring appeal of classic rock, synth-pop and indie pioneers that today's vinyl collectors are still reaching for legendary names like George Harrison, Pink Floyd, Oasis and Duran Duran. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Here's what's topping wish lists in the UK right now, starting from number ten. 10. Chris Rea – New Light Through Old Windows (Recycled Black Vinyl) - £31.99 An understated classic for fans of smooth, soulful rock. This compilation album captures some of Rea's most loved tracks with remastered warmth on sustainable recycled vinyl. 9. Orbital - The Brown Album - £31.99 The pioneering electronic duo's 1993 self-titled second album is a cult favourite, and this new pressing brings back the rave-era magic with pristine audio fidelity. 8. Pet Shop Boys - Discography: The Complete Singles Collection 1985-1991 (Limited Edition 2LP Blue Vinyl) - £44.99 A stunning blue-vinyl reissue of the synth-pop legends' most iconic tracks, from 'West End Girls' to 'It's a Sin'. It's a nostalgia trip worth every penny. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 7. Wolf Alice -The Clearing (Amazon Exclusive Picture Disc Vinyl) - £29.99 This exclusive pressing features gorgeous artwork and raw, emotional indie-rock from one of Britain's most compelling modern bands. 6. Paul Weller - Find El Dorado (Amazon Exclusive Alternate Sleeve) - £39.99 The Modfather returns with another polished release - and fans are loving this alternate sleeve edition, only available through Amazon. 5. Duran Duran - Greatest (Limited 2LP White Vinyl) - £39.99 All the hits, now in sleek white vinyl. From 'Rio' to 'Ordinary World', this collection is a must for fans of '80s pop-rock done right. 4. George Harrison - Let It Roll: Songs of George Harrison - £51.99 This triple-vinyl collection spans Harrison's solo career with a beautifully presented set of tracks that includes 'My Sweet Lord' and 'All Things Must Pass'. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 3. Fallout: The Soothing Sounds of the Apocalypse - £29.57 Yes, a video game / streaming hit soundtrack has cracked the top three. Fallout's atmospheric score on translucent blue vinyl is proving irresistible to collectors and gamers alike. 2. Pink Floyd - At Pompeii (Mcmlxxii) –--£37.98 A defining moment in psychedelic rock, captured live in an ancient amphitheatre. This reissue of the iconic concert film soundtrack is a must for Floyd purists. Definitely maybe the most wanted vinyl in Britain right now | Amazon 1. Oasis - Time Flies… 1994–2009 -£69.99 The Gallagher brothers take the crown with this four-LP box set of every single they released - and it's not even out yet! If you ever sang along to 'Wonderwall' or 'Don't Look Back in Anger', this one's for you. It's officially released on June 13, but it's already the most wished-for vinyl album in the Amazon charts. If you missed out on the mad scramble for Oasis reunion show tickets, pick this up as a consolation prize. These are the albums vinyl lovers are adding to their wish lists - but they won't stay in stock forever, especially the limited edition pressings. If something caught your eye, now's the time to secure it. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Also worth considering: other specialist vinyl retailers like Rough Trade or MusicMagpie are also offering exclusive pressings, bundles, and second-hand gems that might not show up on mainstream charts – so it's worth having a browse.
Scotsman
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Top 10 most wished for vinyl albums in the UK
The top ten most wished-for vinyl albums in the UK have been revealed by Amazon | Amazon This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a small commission on items purchased through this article, but that does not affect our editorial judgement. Seven of the top 10 most wished-for vinyls are by acts who rose to fame over 35 years ago. There's a surprise entry from the world of gaming - but number one? Some might say it was always going to be Oasis. Sign up to our Arts and Culture newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Vinyl never went out of style - it just waited patiently for its comeback. And now it's leading the charts again, with music fans snapping up everything from deluxe box sets to gaming soundtracks on coloured discs. What's striking about the current top 10 most wished for vinyl albums on Amazon UK is just how long some of these artists have been around. Seven of the acts came to prominence more than 35 years ago, and only one band on the list - Wolf Alice - formed this century. It's a testament to the enduring appeal of classic rock, synth-pop and indie pioneers that today's vinyl collectors are still reaching for legendary names like George Harrison, Pink Floyd, Oasis and Duran Duran. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Here's what's topping wish lists in the UK right now, starting from number ten. 10. Chris Rea – New Light Through Old Windows (Recycled Black Vinyl) - £31.99 An understated classic for fans of smooth, soulful rock. This compilation album captures some of Rea's most loved tracks with remastered warmth on sustainable recycled vinyl. 9. Orbital - The Brown Album - £31.99 The pioneering electronic duo's 1993 self-titled second album is a cult favourite, and this new pressing brings back the rave-era magic with pristine audio fidelity. 8. Pet Shop Boys - Discography: The Complete Singles Collection 1985-1991 (Limited Edition 2LP Blue Vinyl) - £44.99 A stunning blue-vinyl reissue of the synth-pop legends' most iconic tracks, from 'West End Girls' to 'It's a Sin'. It's a nostalgia trip worth every penny. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 7. Wolf Alice -The Clearing (Amazon Exclusive Picture Disc Vinyl) - £29.99 This exclusive pressing features gorgeous artwork and raw, emotional indie-rock from one of Britain's most compelling modern bands. 6. Paul Weller - Find El Dorado (Amazon Exclusive Alternate Sleeve) - £39.99 The Modfather returns with another polished release - and fans are loving this alternate sleeve edition, only available through Amazon. 5. Duran Duran - Greatest (Limited 2LP White Vinyl) - £39.99 All the hits, now in sleek white vinyl. From 'Rio' to 'Ordinary World', this collection is a must for fans of '80s pop-rock done right. 4. George Harrison - Let It Roll: Songs of George Harrison - £51.99 This triple-vinyl collection spans Harrison's solo career with a beautifully presented set of tracks that includes 'My Sweet Lord' and 'All Things Must Pass'. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 3. Fallout: The Soothing Sounds of the Apocalypse - £29.57 Yes, a video game / streaming hit soundtrack has cracked the top three. Fallout's atmospheric score on translucent blue vinyl is proving irresistible to collectors and gamers alike. 2. Pink Floyd - At Pompeii (Mcmlxxii) –--£37.98 A defining moment in psychedelic rock, captured live in an ancient amphitheatre. This reissue of the iconic concert film soundtrack is a must for Floyd purists. Definitely maybe the most wanted vinyl in Britain right now | Amazon 1. Oasis - Time Flies… 1994–2009 -£69.99 The Gallagher brothers take the crown with this four-LP box set of every single they released - and it's not even out yet! If you ever sang along to 'Wonderwall' or 'Don't Look Back in Anger', this one's for you. It's officially released on June 13, but it's already the most wished-for vinyl album in the Amazon charts. If you missed out on the mad scramble for Oasis reunion show tickets, pick this up as a consolation prize. These are the albums vinyl lovers are adding to their wish lists - but they won't stay in stock forever, especially the limited edition pressings. If something caught your eye, now's the time to secure it. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad
Telegraph
26-05-2025
- Telegraph
This secluded North Yorkshire fishing village is perfect for a summer break
Back in the 80s, when the great British holiday was at its peak, I would spend my summers on Sandsend Beach with my sunburnt, trunk-clad father – who looked, then, like a young George Harrison (complete with prolific sideburns) – and mother, more charismatic than Sophia Loren. We were the cool, working-class family, camped out on the golden sand, with warm sarnies, half-melted ice-creams and a Thermos. We'd competitively build sandcastles, bury each other in the sand and chase the waves. As we were in Yorkshire, the sea was always 'refreshing'; there was a steady supply of blankets at hand; and raincoats were as obligatory as salty fish and chips wrapped in newspaper. Now, my children are the ones writing their names in this sand. But this year – as a full-time working mum in need of some peace and quiet – I decided to go it alone, checking into Sandsend's new luxury wellness retreat, Saltmoore, where I walked, spa-ed, ate well, and slept like a baby on crisp Egyptian cotton sheets. There's something a bit magical about this sleepy, romantically named coastal spot – and visiting feels a bit like walking into a Hayao Miyazaki animation. Here are all the reasons I think you'll like it too. It's easy to relax Why do I love Sandsend? For the most part – and despite its many attributes – it's for its chilled-out, family-friendly energy. There's not a lot to do apart from relaxing at the beachside, which makes it easy to switch off. There are cottage rentals, a couple of beachside cafés (one aptly named for modern times: Wits End Café), a fish and chip shop, and a pub. It's a place to tune out to the soundtrack of the sea. The petite, three-mile-long sweep of sand sits between tourist favourites Whitby and the tiny village of Lythe, in the Scarborough district of North Yorkshire and the civil parish of Lythe. The latter, set atop a steep hill, is not for the vertically challenged – but it does have a nice array of endearing little village characteristics: a grocery shop, a pub, a school and rows of pretty honey-stone cottages. Sandsend, meanwhile, is utterly unfussy – with traditional fishing village appeal, a secluded and peaceful sandy shoreline, sublime coastal walks, and a calm inlet perfectly designed for little ones who want to paddle. The food is unfussy, too. Just across the road, there's The Fish Cottage, a local fish and chip shop (well worth visiting for the terrace and the fish tacos), while a 12-minute drive brings you to the excellent Restaurant Number 20, in nearby Port Mulgrave. There's plenty to do outdoors Being on the coastal part of the Cleveland Way, there are various spectacular coastal hikes within easy reach. My family often goes to beautiful Runswick Bay, from where it's a ten-minute drive or just over two hours' to walk the incredible clifftop route from Sandsend to Runswick. Hop on the X4 bus back, or book The High Chapel for the night if you'd like to linger. You can also join part of The Cinder Track (21.7 miles) in Sandsend, a stunning coastal walking or cycling route from Scarborough to Whitby. It follows the old railway line, which closed in 1965. With Sandsend being on the fringe of the North York Moors National Park, allocate some days to go to the moors or forest – 8,000-acre Dalby Forest is a family favourite for walking, or cycling. In summer, the purple heather-draped moorland close to Sandsend is especially beautiful. …and convincing reasons to stay indoors, too If bolting about the wind-whipped countryside isn't your cup of tea, Sandsend offers plenty in the way of comfortable indoor options, too – not least at its newly opened wellness retreat, Saltmoore. Formerly the sprawling Raithwaite Estate, the hotel sits in 85 acres of woodland, sandwiched between the wild moors and the sea. Nature and wildlife are par for the course here; on arrival, I was greeted by a friendly deer, and woke to birdsong each morning. It's a soul-soothing place. It is, in fact, not one hotel but two – Saltmoore House and The Beach House, and The Sanctuary – a glassy spa and health suite with herbaceous Wildsmith treatments (which will soon include wild swimming), and three restaurants. At Saltmoore House, there are nods to the sea and moors throughout the design (the handiwork of Sapin Studio and its founder, Madeleine Sadler), while The Beach House is geared more towards families, with coastal design elements and outdoor tubs – great for when you've all just dashed back from the beach. The three restaurants (overseen by head chef, Adam Maddox, and chef consultant, Tommy Banks) make for another good reason to stay indoors (or reward yourself after one of the aforementioned hikes). There's the outstanding The Brasserie (where I had a superlative Whitby crab tart), a Wellness Café, and Calluna, an immersive fine-dining restaurant (which is not yet open, but I'm assured will be soon). The staff are all local (their knowledge of the area and wry Yorkshire humour made this immediately plain), and it's the sort of place you could happily book for a week without ever getting itchy feet. Essentials Rachel Everett was a guest of Saltmoore (01947 661 661), which has doubles from £300 per night, at both Saltmoore House and The Beach House, including breakfast. In late 2025, seven two- and three-bed lodges will also be opening.
Edinburgh Live
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Edinburgh Live
Antiques Roadshow expert gushes over ‘most expensive thing he's ever seen' in 25-year career
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info WARNING: This article contains spoilers from Antiques Roadshow. An Antiques Roadshow expert was amazed at the sight of a guitar that once belonged to both The Beatles' John Lennon and George Harrison. Expert Jon Baddeley was on hand to take a closer look at a unique guitar, with a large crowd gathered on the BBC daytime series to find out more. He was met with the owner of the instrument and guitar expert Paul as Baddeley began: 'Now you've brought me in an exceptionally rare guitar with an even more interesting story behind it. But let's focus on the make first. It's a make I have rarely ever seen.' Paul elaborated that the guitar was made by Bartell of California in the mid to late 1960s and was a 'very rare' fretless guitar prototype. He added: 'And the story goes that the company owner has always said he gave one to John Lennon and he gave one to Jimi Hendrix. This is the Lennon one.' The expert's attention then turned to the guest Ray who gave some more insight into how it came to be his. 'In the 1970s and 1980s, I was doing lots of recording sessions on guitar and one of the things I used to do regularly was sessions for Handmade Films (production company) that George Harrison started. (Image: BBC) 'I was asked to play guitar, which was great, had lots of laughs and at the end of the session, George said 'I'm not sure what to do with this. You have a go.' 'And I just got handed the guitar. It's a strange old thing to play, because there's no frets.' Ray began to play the guitar before stopping to tell the expert: 'But I played a few notes and he said 'You're definitely getting more out of it than I am. ''It's doing better for you, why don't you have it.'' 'Well that's not a bad accolade that you can play better than George Harrison!', Baddeley joked. The guest replied: 'At the time, this was quite rock n'roll as this. It's not the greatest of rock n'roll guitars unless you're going to play slide or something like that.' Baddeley then switched his attention to a photograph the guest had brought along, calling it the 'icing on the cake'. 'Because this is George Harrison in his house in Friar Park, and here's George standing at the back and just down here on the left hand side, is the guitar in question. 'And you can see there the makers name and the design below. 'So quite categorically, that puts that guitar in this room, in George Harrison's house. 'I think that's 100% certainty, it is what it is.' It was then time to talk about value: 'To a guitar collector, initially, a very rare guitar. 'Then to somebody who's a The Beatles fan, to own a guitar that was once owned by both John Lennon and George Harrison, can you get a better history? 'Two of the most important rock stars of the 20th Century.' (Image: BBC) Baddeley briefly paused before revealing: 'I would suggest that at auction, I wouldn't be surprised if it made between £300,000 and £400,000.' The audience largely gasped at the extortionate figures with the guest's eyes bulging in amazement. He remarked: 'Amazing. That surprises me, because there it's been on the stand, just playing it. 'I've never really thought about value with George being a mate and that. Wow.' 'It's a good thing you were there on the day, in the recording session and he gave it to you and here it is today', Baddeley said before asking the owner to play another song. After the guest took to the guitar once more, Baddeley called him a 'star' and the pair shook hands. Later in a separate interview, the expert candidly shared: 'I think in 25 years, it's by far the most expensive thing I've ever seen.' The guest commented: 'I don't know what to say actually, I'm really taken aback by it. I didn't realise it was worth that much money. It's lucky I don't keep it in the house.' Concluding this segment of Antiques Roadshow, Baddeley added: 'What's really important is the provenance and there it was, in the photograph, in George Harrison's collection. Wow. You can't do better than that.' Antiques Roadshow is available to watch on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
