It is hard not to feel for the millions of Syrians suffering in their country’s civil war. Basher al-Assad’s dictatorial regime ( which he inherited as a result of primogeniture) has killed around 160,000 people […]
Sport | England hopes buoyant as Commonwealth Games kicks off
The Commonwealth Games kick off in Glasgow today, and while the event is continually in the shadow of the far more prestigious Olympic Games, it represents an ideal opportunity for the nearly 5,000 athletes who […]
Film | Guardians of the Galaxy – What we know so far
Images: Marvel Enterprises, Marvel Studios With just over a week to go until Marvel’s next summer blockbuster hits our screens, it’s all systems go for the Guardians of the Galaxy cast and crew, who were […]
Sport | Who will replace Gerrard as England captain?
After a disappointing World Cup, Steven Gerrard has decided to retire from international football at the age of 34. The Liverpool legend was often criticised for not performing on the International stage – something that […]
TV | Silicon Valley – Sky Atlantic’s latest import falls flat
Sky Atlantic’s latest import, Silicon Valley, arrives on our shores with the same quiet fanfare as shows such as Workaholics and Broad City. It certainly has an impressive pedigree, coming from the mind of Mike […]
Sport | Captain Cooked?
England succumbed to yet another humiliating and painful defeat yesterday at Lords against India, losing a Test match that had been set up almost perfectly for them to triumph in. Against a side that had […]
Sport | Bulls finally banished to second tier
Bradford Bulls were relegated to the Championship on Sunday after a 52-26 defeat to Huddersfield Giants. The Bulls’ seventh straight defeat condemned them to relegation from Super League for the first time in their history […]
Sport | England with much to ponder
Given the amount at stake, Lord’s seemed surprisingly subdued as the final day’s play began. Maybe this was just in keeping with the gentility of cricket, in contrast to the unrelenting passion (and quite often […]
Music | Beacons Festival – LSi’s bands & artists to watch
While Skipton’s Beacons Festival offers up some unbelievable disc jockying talent this year, it also provides a great lineup of bands old and new for you to enjoy. Here are a few that you need […]
Food | Beacons Festival: LSi’s Street Food and Drink Not to Miss
There isn’t long to go until Beacons Festival returns to the Yorkshire Dales. With an already outstanding reputation for their culinary offerings, the festival’s organisers are promising to raise the bar even higher this time […]
Clubs | Beacons Festival – LSi’s DJs to Watch
Summer has arrived! The sun is finally here, and what better way to enjoy it than watching great music in the beautiful Yorkshire Dales? Beacons Festival is right around the corner, and with a fantastic […]
Sport | Rosberg extends advantage
Nico Rosberg extended his lead after Mercedes enjoyed another triumph on home soil at the Hockenheimring. It was also the first time that a German driver had won the German grand prix in a German […]