Meet the hardest-working band in rock 'n' roll - with over 1,000 gigs under their belt and a whole lot more to come. (Credit: Hardwicke Circus)

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.

Nellist was sentenced at Stoke-on-Trent Crown Court, Hanley, on Monday (Nub News).

A man has been jailed for 12 years, with an additional five years on licence, after admitting multiple child sexual offences.

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