Latest articles from Claire Vanner

'Best high street in country' hit by shop closures

A VILLAGE which had the ‘best high street in the country’ according to two national newspapers earlier this year is now facing the chill of the economic climate after being hit by a series of shop closures.

Artistic director likens ballet to Made in Chelsea

BOTH fairy tales and ballet may seem like traditional art forms of storytelling, but David Nixon, Artistic Director of Northern Ballet, has given the two a thoroughly modern make-over for the whole family to enjoy in his latest staging of Beauty and the Beast.

Netmums editor-in-chief talks about the site's success

This morning, cup of coffee in hand, Cathy Ranson sits at her laptop and logs onto Skype to chat to Emma, just as she does every morning. Today they are talking about the heart-warming photo Robbie Williams has just tweeted of himself relaxing at home with his adorable two-day-old baby daughter curled up on his chest. They think the photo is so adorable, they decide to post it on Facebook.