Rising to the occasion with Xtra

3:30pm Friday 3rd July 2009

Who says the dressing-up box is out of bounds for adults? Forget fairy princess and think oversized corsages, fancy frocks and head-turning fascinators to fulfil your event dress codes.

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Xtra's exclusive chat with Joan Collins

6:00am Friday 3rd July 2009

In an exclusive interview, Hollywood royalty Joan Collins opens up to Xtra about her rollercoaster career, why she doesn't envy Angelina Jolie and her reasons for sending her diva status up in a new tongue-in-cheek film, Banksy's Coming For Dinner.

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Xtra looks at six of the best green gadgets

6:00am Friday 3rd July 2009

If you've ever misplaced your mobile phone, you'll be aware of the panic and sheer sense of loss at not being able to access this limb-like device even for the shortest amount of time.

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Pc to the rescue in floods drama

4:20pm Wednesday 1st July 2009

WHILE driving around Dudley on regular beat patrol, the last thing Pc Adam Hogarth expected to find was 45 stranded Brownies and Rainbow Guides.

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Fun on the 4th of July

3:50pm Wednesday 1st July 2009

UPPER Gornal will be a hive of activity on Saturday when a special fun day takes place.

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Taking good care of elderly people

2:10pm Wednesday 1st July 2009

ELDERLY residents at a Netherton sheltered housing scheme joined forces with Age Concern to mark World Elder Abuse Week.

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