OUT AND ABOUT (compiled by our entertainment supremo Bob Neish)

JAZZ aficionados have a rare treat in store at Newark's Palace Theatre this evening. Acclaimed duo Claire Martin and Sir Richard Rodney Bennett promise a set of outstanding and unexpected songs in a nightclub setting as part of the town's annual jazz festival - call 01636 655755 for details.

PUT on your dancing shoes for a night of Northern soul and Motown music at Boston's Haven High Technology College. A team of DJs will be spinning the sounds from 7.30pm till late - call 01205 368610 or pay on the door.

FRISKNEY'S Anchor Inn will be hosting its regular Saturday night live music session. This week sees covers band Just 4 Kicks play a bit of everything from Queen to McFly - call 01754 820212 to find out more.


TONIGHT'S TOP TV (by Standard news editor Stephen Stray)

BBC1, 7-5pm: Doctor Who (The Unicorn and the Wasp)
THE latest series of the Doctor Who is proving another big hit both with young and old alike, and so was an obvious choice for the not to be missed list.
The Doctor and his trusty companion Donna travel back to 1926 to meet Agatha Christie.
But as well as the crime writer, they also find an alien wasp.

ITV1, 8-9pm: Britain's Got Talent
MORE of the nation's 'talent' will be putting itself forward for our awe and amusement.
Judges Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden and Piers Morgan will again be passing judgement on the hopefuls as they look to secure the chance to perform at the Royal Variety Performance. There's also £100,000 up for grabs.


FEET UP WITH A FILM? (Tonight's best movies by reporter Sharon Pell)

Channel 4, 9pm: GI Jane (1997) 15
GIRLS can do anything boys can and Demi Moore tries to prove it as she joins the infamously hard Navy Seals.
Expect head-shaving and some unladylike behaviour.

Film4, 9pm – Bring It On (2000) 12
POM-poms, teeny outfits and some catchy tunes…it can only be teen comedy Bring It On.
A young-looking Kirsten Dunst is captain of her school cheerleading squad as she leads them towards the National Cheerleading Championships.
Someone has been stealing cheers…so who will make it to the finals?
This film is guaranteed to put a smile on your face.


SPORTING SELECTION (The best live action courtesy of sports reporter Duncan Browne)

BBC1, 12.40pm: FA Cup final - Cardiff City v Portsmouth
IT'S been a year for the underdogs in the FA Cup, so will Harry Redknapp's much-fancied Portsmouth come unstuck by Championship side Cardiff City, who can boast ex-Premiership stars Robbie Fowler, Trevor Sinclair and Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink in their squad?
* Alternative: Super League rugby: St Helens v Catalan Dragons (5.55pm, Sky Sports 3).

LOCAL SPORT
THE last cup final of the Boston and District Football League's season will be held.
Swineshead Institute will be hoping home advantage can help them lift the Swineshead Cup when they host Fishtoft.
The match kicks off at 6.30pm.