Experienced that before at the Millstone and haven't been back since..

How good is Bowies new album? not bad for an old man, and the way he kept it out of the press was genius.

Oh well we can live in hope! Just got back from the gig, 4 Smiths classic songs, 2 Electronic numbers and 1 modest mouse, mixed in with his new stuff, absolutely fantastic stuff from Johnny, the mans a legend. Best thing about it, we drove, arrived at 8.45pm and back in the local by 10.45, love 53 degrees!

We're off to see the legend that is Johnny Marr in Preston on Friday, would prefer to see him with Morrissey but hell will frezze over before that ever happens.

Has he seen the 3/5 review? that after weeks to make things right? We went to Zinc again yesterday Manchester near the corn exchange, very good food, consistent and a good setting. 2 courses for £13, fish cakes to start and steak and chips for main, bottle of Malbec, very nice indeed.

What a great find and what a strange bit of footage, those at the back of the goal couldn't have timed things any better!

Thats still not very good really, seems to point towards the issue being far more than some certificates locked in a cupboard. I'll think twice before I go again.

Well I'm really surprised at that, I wonder if they'll now do the usual trick and change the name of the place to beat the adverse publicity. 0/5 - Shocked!

Not been out much of late due to being unwell, but went to the Naga again on Friday at Abbey Village and the food is absolutely spot on. I would recommend the place for sure, its certainly a cut above the Darwen offerings we used to frequent. They do a decent selection of fish dishes which keeps the wife happy, and a good variety of chef specials to wet the appetite, all round good fair.

Yes give it another try Vintage, good pub grub and the ales not bad eaither. As for the Shoulder of mutton, Debs has been harping on about that place for a while, think we'll make the trip over and give it a try.

I'm surprised at that vintage, when was that? I've eaten at The Nabshead several times in the past 3 months and its good old fashioned pub food, with some decent specials added for good measure. The food is all home cooked, doesn't come on the back of a wagon and is very reasonably priced. The only gripe anyone I've been with has had, was on one occasion the steak was a little fatty, but thats clutching at straws.

We decided to give it a miss, not sure why really as the gig in the summer was the best I've ever been too! Already regretting the decision....

Agreed Paul, we'll be going to one of them, the city of Manchester stadium gig in the summer was the best gig I've ever been to. Thinking of Belfast, its a weekend and never been to the city, I expect it to be a bit like burnley was on Sunday

Talented lad, cross between Dylan and Merseybeat. Off to see Couteeners on Friday in Manchester and PULP on Saturday in Sheffield, looking forward to it.

Freddy has come along way since working on the record stand in Woolworths Preston with giddygoat as his manager Never a boxer, pack it in now Fred

Has anyone been to Shad House Indian restaurant on Wensley Rd? Its a traditional Indian restaurant that doesn't serve alcohol which often puts people off, but the menu looks great.

Never had a takeaway, but the sit down meal is fantastic IMO. Topical for us at the moment pal, and I've only been once about 18 months back, but wasn't impressed at all, over priced, place was empty and at the time the Clogg was much better food and value.

He lived life on the edge, but didn't deserve this, sad news Abs

I think it was the nature of the defeat, he was knocked out badly by Pacquiao and if we're honest he had nowhere to go at stage of his career really even though he was relatively young. Its a different time now, some decent fights our there for him with another crack at Mayweather or Pacman if things go according to plan. I wish him well, despite the coke issues, and must admit to looking forward to the fight tonight, its good to have him back. I can't get up for most fights these days, Froch is the next best thing, so hope Ricky puts on a decent show, I'm sure he will.

I went just after it changed hands last time, possibly the worst curry I've ever had in my life, I was ill for days after and so was my brother who had the misfortune of buying at the same time. That doesn't mean is poor now, but we'll not be going back.

Yes spot on T4E. I think he was caught after the Pac fight, but I'm not buying he wasn't at it before when 'off duty'

He was indeed, great warrior, never saw him in a dull fight that I can recall. Got a few mates going to the Hatton fight, £210 for a floor seat! I've still not got over his coke admission myself, thousands of fans, us included, followed him to Vegas and spent thousands of pounds, and all that time he was snorting the Columbian marching powder between fights, felt a bit let down to be honest. That said, if he makes it to Vegas again I'll be going

I second that, well worth a visit.

We tend to order from Trishna on Bolton Rd near the car wash. It tends to be consistently good although during busy times like Saturday night the food can arrive lukewarm. Also they give you points cards depending on how much you spend, collect enough for a free starter or main course.

I was away so didn't see it, but they often throw up some decent bouts Abs. Some interesting fights coming up, Hatton more for nostalgia than anything else, followed him to Vegas a couple of times for the Mayweather and Malignaggi fights, felt a bit let down when it was revealed he liked the marching powder, but hey ho. Carl Froch always gives value for money, he fights tomorrow and Flintoff is also stepping into the ring also Munroe v Scott Quigg should be a good domestic fight too.