In Xtra this week... (From Kidderminster Shuttle)

In Xtra this week...

1:00pm Saturday 5th January 2013 in Local

Take a look at our Xtra section which brings you a wide range of feature articles every week.

This week's features include:

MUSIC: Two Door Cinema Club released their second album Beacon in August, 2012. After a busy six months playing festivals and shows all over the world, they're about to head out on a UK tour. Xtra talks to frontman Alex Trimble about the quick rise from unknowns to one of the most popular bands in the country.

PARENTING: As new research shows one in three dads don't encourage their kids to read, the National Literacy Trust tells Xtra why it's so important that more fathers enjoy books with their children.

FOOD: Once the big day is over, chances are your cupboards will still be packed with the remnants of festive food. With the help of Nigel Slater's latest book The Kitchen Diaries II, we show you have to whip up some tasty dishes that will help see you through to the New Year.

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