Page 3 - Simon Wallace News Today

If James, the poet/critic/broadcaster, had been writing in French, his lyrics would have been part of the chanson tradition. In this country you’d be tempted to file the songs under “cabaret” or “folk”. And just to mix things up even more, Atkin’s sidemen — led by that ultra-sensitive pianist and arranger Simon Wallace — come from the world of jazz. The saxophonist Dave O’Higgins is in exceptionally mellow form here.

A report by Simon Wallace, Acting Senior Parks and Landscape Officer, explained that the provision of parking is a matter for the Area Office to consider.

Album New music review by Sebastian Scotney

Councillors told they need to decide what they want

The Weigh Bridge in Kildare town could be a possible location for a skate park.

Kildare Co Council has been called on to investigate the feasibility of placing an ‘appropriate’ playground on the Fairgreen in Naas.

THE Big Lunch event at Brinton Park in honour of the Kings Coronation has been hailed a big success.

Edinburgh Fringe favourite Christine Bovill injured in car accident, but the Piaff show goes on...

The Aged Care Association (ACA) welcomes National’s health workforce policy

National will put in place a five-year bonding scheme for nurses and midwives, if it wins the election.