CEE-ya (fax) Teletext!
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Sad news as good ole Teletext Ceefax service is finally switched off tonight, after 38 years. First broadcast in 1974, with its blocky graphics and simple interface, Teletext was one of those early morning preserves of the terminally insomniac and … Continue reading

Damon Albarn To Play Impromptu Gig At Carlisle Station
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Blur frontman Damon Albarn, is scheduled to perform an impromptu music gig in Carlisle train station on 05 September – with his travelling Africa Express Tour. He is one of 100 musicians touring England, Scotland and Wales on board the … Continue reading

Bee Gee Robin Gibb Has Died
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Bee Gee singer Robin Gibb has died yesterday, aged 63. Gibb, who had been battling colon and liver cancer for the last 18 month is survived now only by remaining Bee Gee brother – Barry, aged 65. Robin’s twin brother … Continue reading

Radio One Big Weekend and the lost Carlisle music venue
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So the Big Weekend has been and gone and although Spaceman didn’t get an invite it has been very good for the area. It’s brought in people, money, celebrities, music acts and a big blue tent. I wouldn’t say it … Continue reading