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BB10: Sree's evicted!

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 14:14:25 +0000

SREE'S evicted, Marcus is putting his foot in it with Noirin, Lisa's sprouting off conspiracy theories and Charlie, Kris, Dogface, Marcus and Halfwit could be booted out tonight. Check out Sree's eviction here!

BB10: Will Halfwit be evicted this week?

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 10:50:29 +0000

By SEAN ZEE Eccentric Oxford graduate Freddie, aka 'Halfwit' is up for nomination for the fourth consecutive time this week. After beating Angel in last week's eviction, Freddie has failed to win the affections of his fellow house mates this week. Up against Sree, who has been the source of persistent arguments in the house, notably involving the love of his life Noirin, stands little chance against Halfwit; considering his trap record of surviving three previous evictions.

BB10: Halfwit Freddie and Sophia up for eviction

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 14:22:55 +0000

By MATT ANDREWS Things are hotting up in the Big Brother house. Freddie, the Oxford graduate and Sophia, the banker, have been nominated for eviction by the other house-mates. My money is on Freddie to follow the fate of Beinazir with his "grating posh voice", perfectly described by Lisa. The bookies put Saffia as the most likely to be evicted but the house-mates defied this prediction, voting for Halfwit and Sophia after seven gruelling hours of nomination.

BB10: Another day of over-the-top egos

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 14:48:47 +0000

By MATT ANDREWS After a rude awakening, the Big Brother house mates woke up to a House extension, including new rooms new furniture and a swimming pool. Kris, Charlie and Cairon's enthuasiasm soon faded, realising how cold the new pool was. Sree hilariously boasted of his mass popularity in the diary room where Marcus commented that "He's just like an annoying little brother isn't he?" Big Brother really is the home of false arrogance. Halfwit (Freddie) told Rodrigo that he has anarchist views. He also used all their eggs in his salad, sparking an arguement. Perhaps his new name is fairly appropriate. Halfwit told Big Brother he will be evicted soon.

BB10: The backstabbing begins on Big Brother

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 15:42:25 +0000

By MALACHY O'NEILL Finally the real business of Big Brothers begins. The usual mix of false sentiment, fabricated bonds and inevitable bickering is set in place on just another manic monday. Cairon and Saivish discuss their survival, how they have already forged a strong bond and what it all means in the grand scheme of things.

BB10: Beinazir gets the bus home

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 15:42:25 +0000

By MALACHY O'NEILL Here we go, the first eviction of the series and the non-housemates were queuing at a bus stop with their hopes and dreams at the mercy of the cold hearted phone voting public. Five would be lucky enough to stay and one would book a one way ticket to the celebrity graveyard. The tension was exasperated by our very own Queen of suspense, her majesty Davina McCall and the queue was whittled down to two.

BB10: Mum me biscuit's fallen in me brew!

Sun, 07 Jun 2009 15:42:25 +0000

By MALACHY O'NEILL As each moment passes the threat of missing their place in history and being immortalised in the Big Brother hall of fame becomes apparent. With only four places left and seven vacuous and facile competitors for the spaces, Big Brother tested the dunking skills of the remaining non-housemates. Which biscuit will survive the the mug of piping hot tea?

BB10: Housemates change names by deed poll

Sat, 06 Jun 2009 15:42:25 +0000

By MALACHY O'NEILL A clothes show, an SAS style invasion and names being changed by deed poll are among the degradation on offer to the 'non-housemates' last night. On the stroke of midnight the hapless guinea pigs donned vests and underpants in their bid for official status but this was merely an appetiser. The morning served up a main course of interrogation and scare tactics with walking on glass as part of the entertainment on offer from Charlie and Saffia.

BB10: Noirin shaves off eyebrows for housemate status

Thu, 04 Jun 2009 23:46:14 +0000

Why, oh why, oh why, Noirin? Why would you do this? Big Brother threw a blinder with the first task for non-housemate Rodrigo. After being called into the diary room and told by BB to find a volunteer to have their eyebrows shaved off and then glasses and a moustache drawn on their face with permanent back - I expected one of the boys to do it.

BB10: This year's oddballs move in!

Thu, 04 Jun 2009 23:33:47 +0000

Well, once again I was watching BB through my hands, cringing, feeling physically sick, at this bunch of oddballs. Why can't we just have a house full of sane people for a change, and the gimmicky twist - "they're not really housemates" - just when you thought the barrel was empty BB manages to scrape something out. But at this point I felt the exact same way about the housemates last year, so maybe I'll grow to like them.

BB10: Big Brother launches tonight on Channel 4!

Thu, 04 Jun 2009 16:06:25 +0000

Well Big Brother is back for another year - love it or hate it, if it helps me get through a rainy summer, that's good enough for me! As usual the bloggers of Spare Times will be on hand to comment on the housemates and the various shenanigans they get up to. Remember, you can join the debate, leave your comments and questions.

I predict a riot!

Thu, 12 Feb 2009 15:16:39 +0000

Check out the Merseyside Weeklies websites tomorrow to hear a podcast of our exclusive interview with the Kaiser Chiefs. The band, currently in Copenhagen, are about to embark on a UK arena tour, before taking the summer festivals by storm. Keyboard player Peanut reflects on a fantastic year for the group, which saw them raise the roof at Anfield Football Stadium alongside Sir Paul McCartney for Liverpool Sound in June. "That was definitely one to tell the grandkids about!" he laughed. "What an amazing night."

Pop prince in panto

Thu, 05 Feb 2009 16:41:57 +0000

Don't miss this week's Southport Visiter, where you can read our exclusive interview with 90s chart topper Kavana! The former popstar, who shot to fame with hits 'I Can Make You Feel Good' and 'MFEO' braved the icy coastal winds to promote his latest role, in Jack and the Beanstalk at Southport Arts Centre. Kavana - real name Anthony Kavanagh - will team up with his Grease is the Word co-star, Alison Crawford and Big Brother babe Stephanie McMichael for the show, which opens at the Arts Centre in April. The cheeky singer revealed he was preparing to audition for a "big West End role", but said he will remain tight-lipped about what it is until he knows whether or not he has landed the part... Fingers crossed Kav!

Let's go Wildcats!

Mon, 02 Feb 2009 16:47:09 +0000

DISNEY'S High School Musical: The Ice Tour had audiences going wild in the aisles when it landed at the Echo Arena on Thursday, and if you're going to see it while it's on UK shores, you're in for a treat.

Winter warmer at the Arts Centre

Wed, 17 Dec 2008 15:01:06 +0000

If you get the chance to catch The Holly and The Ivy at Southport Arts Centre this week, I really recommend it. I went to the opening night last night and it's by far one of the best Christmas plays I've seen in a long time - a fantastic, heart-warming story of a family fraught with tensions who find themselves thrown together over the festive season. Plus it stars Welsh national treasure Philip Madoc, so you know you're on to a winner. Be warned: it's a bit of a tear-jerker in parts! But you come out feeling strangely uplifted. The show runs until this Saturday, December 20, and tickets are still available. To book call 01704 540011 or visit www.seftonarts.co.uk