Lady Less Ordinary

Travel. Books. Media. Life & style. By writer & journalist Nicola Kristine Adam
  • BBC Radio Lancashire: I’m going back on air!
    Update: The show will be 4pm to 6pm Sundays from August 18 – you can also catch …
  • Book review: The White scorpion by Rob Sinclair
    Flawed action hero James Ryker is back in The White Scorpion - latest in the …
  • Luxembourg: Wine to vine city and country adventure
    The wine-maker’s daughter stands proudly in the sunshine amidst her family’s vines, with …
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    It seems appropriate that I met the author of this work by chance in Milan, …
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    It’s been many years now since I dreamed of trotting off Oliver Twist-style with …
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    You may not realise this but you are reading the words of a fashionable, life-saving, …
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    In an outage which would have given rise to humankind’s worst existential jokes, should …
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    Her dulcet tones grace the airwaves every teatime on  BBC Radio 2, she has a new …
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    It’s Rome’s less flashy little sister and rival and although it may not …
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    Nut allergy: Risking my life every day to eat
    Life & style | Life

    Nut allergy: Risking my life every day to …

    I risk my life every day because I want to live. This might sound completely er, nuts, but anyone with a serious food allergy –…

    October 7, 2018
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    Wine and bubbles writer Jane Clare of One Foot in the Grapes to be a radio guest on Chorley 102.8FM
    Radio | Chorley 102.8FM

    Wine and bubbles writer Jane Clare of One …

    I’m one of those people who always buys exactly the same wines, staying safe with a good old Sauvignon, Pinot or a Cote du Rhone.…

    October 4, 2018
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    Baby loss and mum blogger Suzy Dove of Five Little Doves and Unique Ladies business network guru Suzy Orr to guest on Lie in with Nicola
    Radio | Chorley 102.8 FM

    Baby loss and mum blogger Suzy Dove of …

    I’m back! I’ll be welcoming two fabulous guests on this week’s Sunday morning Lie in between 9am and 12 noon. First up from 9am will…

    September 28, 2018
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    Bloody Scotland Crime Festival: Having a ‘bloody’ good time in Stirling (plus list of best UK crime fiction events)
    Book & authors | Bloody Scotland crime writing festival

    Bloody Scotland Crime Festival: Having a ‘bloody’ good …

    I’m in a very packed pub and safe to say my fellow punters are, between them, responsible for more murders and dastardly deeds than the…

    September 25, 2018
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    How to get published and win writing competitions on this week’s Lie in with Nicola on Chorley 102.8 FM
    Radio | Chorley 102.8 FM

    How to get published and win writing competitions …

    Writers, this one is for you, with two book club guests in for a chat on Sunday. This week I’m looking forward to  chat with…

    September 13, 2018
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    Who do I think I am? I’ve been finding out about my WW1 hero great-grandfather for the first time..
    Articles | France & Germany

    Who do I think I am? I’ve …

    This is not really on theme for the blog but my paternal great-grandfather’s story has always been a bit mysterious so I’ve put my investigative…

    September 5, 2018
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    Zombies at dawn: The director and the star of new film Redcon-1 in conversation on Lie in with Nicola on Chorley FM
    Radio | Chorley FM

    Zombies at dawn: The director and the star …

    I’m usually a bit of a zombie on Sunday mornings but this week I’ll be chatting to some real experts. I am delighted to confirm…

    September 5, 2018
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