Entertainment news & what's on in Maghull & Aintree

Sefton’s Theatre in the Rough festival is looking for Merseyside playwrights

SEFTON-based festival Theatre in the Rough is looking for Merseyside playwrights aged 13 to 25 to create work for next year’s event.Read

Eastenders star Todd Carty talks about his role in Spamalot coming to the Liverpool Empire

TODD Carty has every reason to look on the bright side of life.Read

Swim4Life

Vote for your favourite all-new swimming stroke

In July, Change4Life challenged kids to get creative and invent a new swimming stroke. Vote for your favourite all-new swimming stroke! Read

Restaurant Reviews

Eating Out

A comprehensive archive of restaurant reviews from Southport. Each feature includes a round-up of the best (and worst) bits. Read

Southport Vue cinema listings

THIS week’s new releases include romance, comedy and horror – but not all in the same movie!Read

Vue Cinema winner

YOU could win a pair of tickets to the Vue screening of your choice in this week’s competition.Read

Join the Maghull & Aintree Star Open Mic band directory

OUR ONLINE Open Mic directory is proving a big hit with musicians throughout the area, and there is still time to sign up.Read

Stereo Virgins are a four piece alternative rock band from Wirral. They are often compared to the American grunge bands of the 90s making them an interesting addition to the local music scene. When asked about the origin of their sound they cite Smashing Pumpkins, Pavement, Hole, Sonic Youth, Queens of the Stone Age and Nirvana amongst their influences.Read