CARLISLE may not immediately spring to mind when you think of rock 'n' roll, but one exciting new band hopes to 'Fly The Flag' for its northern hometown. Hardwicke Circus has launched onto the music scene, with a passion for authentic rock 'n' roll and playing over 1,000 live shows already.

One hundred and nine years ago this week one of the world's greatest maritime tragedies unfolded in the north Atlantic, taking the lives of more than 1,500 people, including Farncombe lad John 'Jack' Phillips.