The Kills are an art rock band with the emphasis on rock and their music belongs in this tradition which takes its first inspiration from the raw blues guitar of the Mississippi Delta. Add the fuzz of The Kinks, the drone of The Velvet Underground and
Elect a president instead of keeping the monarchy says David Broughton (Letters, January 25). He lists several candidates: Arthur Scargill, Gerry Adams and Vanessa Redgrave. Why did he not mention the higher profile presidents from poor backgrounds, such
I would like to thank the nursing staff at Millennium Block, Level 8a, who were so caring and helpful when I had a short stay there about three weeks ago. I was looked after very well. I also noticed how clean the whole ward was. It may have been a short
A gay nightclub has been put up for sale because there are not enough lesbians going clubbing to keep it in business. Brighton's Candy Bar, the city's first full-time lesbian nightclub, opened in 2000. But despite gaining a core of supportive regulars
I pity Maggie Troop and the trauma she experienced upon returning to Brighton after 40 years but it would be helpful if she could tell us where she has been all that time. I would be the first to move to a place without mobile phones, advertising boards
May I convey a big thank you to the two young men who enquired if they could help on the evening of Wednesday, January 26, near the rear entrance of the United Reform Church Hall in Seaford. A lady had fallen on the concrete steps and had sustained both
A dream trip to the Dominican Republic turned into a holiday from hell after a group of friends contracted a nasty stomach bug. Instead of spending ten days relaxing in the sun, the group spent much of their stay being violently ill. They claim tour giant
Lynn Daly was quite right when she said many of the young people who indulge in binge drinking do so because there is a gaping void elsewhere in their lives (The Argus, January 25). She goes on: "Don't ask me what it is or how to fill it - I don't know
An apprentice mechanic died after he was engulfed in flames in an explosion at a garage, a court heard. Lewis Murphy and his boss Glen Hawkins were both badly burned in the blaze at the Anchor Garage, Peacehaven. The explosion happened after the two men
A dangerous American goldfish could wipe out whole species of its weaker English cousins. Scientists are studying the aggressive pumpkinseed fish, which sometimes kills and eats its own kind, to learn how to stop it attacking the natural habitat of English
Is this a record? It is 3am, pitch black, blowing and raining, but above all this, I can hear the birds singing away. It is absolutely beautiful and a sign spring is on the way - but it's only January. I have also seen lots of catkins along the side of
Ken Bodfish keeps saying the majority of council tenants want to transfer to a housing association. It is true the handful of tenants on the "evaluation panel" seem to want this but the majority of tenants don't know of the existence of the evaluation
The North-East rejected regional assemblies in their recent ballot with 78 per cent against and only 22 per cent for. There is no need for such bodies, elected or unelected, and they should be wound up. However, all local authorities in the South-East
Sky Television have finally woken up to the fact that Albion's fight against the odds in the Coca-Cola Championship deserves a wider audience. A special Argus investigation reveals the Seagulls have been one of the biggest losers in Sky's live coverage
Albion chairman Dick Knight's hopes of securing a Falmer stadium decision before the General Election were dealt a blow on the first day of the reopened public inquiry. Planning inspector David Brier yesterday confirmed the club's worst fears when he
Albion's Mark McGhee was today pipped for the manager of the month award by a Brighton-born rival. Cardiff's Lennie Lawrence has landed the Coca-Cola Championship prize for January, despite the Seagulls' unbeaten run. McGhee guided Albion to wins at home
Almost £2 million has been pledged to build a striking cultural complex in a seaside town. The £1.96 million award yesterday announced by the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) means funding is finally in place to create the Eastbourne Cultural Centre. The scheme
I am applying to become an assistant to your building design firm, Mr Gehry. Like Brad Pitt, I have no formal architectural training or expertise but am a dab hand with a glue stick. Unlike him, however, I am not a Hollywood superstar. Though I do live
The excitement grows. I see Karis, Brighton and Hove City Council's nominated developer for the King Alfred says: "The designs for the site change every day" (The Argus, January 29). While unsure if this is positive or negative, I note actor Brad Pitt
Thousands in Sussex face rocketing council tax bills under plans to bring the system up to date after house prices soared. Many people would have to pay hundreds of pounds a year more when their homes are revalued as part of an overhaul being considered
As Goldsmid Ward Labour Councillors we have set up a ward website to inform local residents about what's going on in our local community. Our site www.goldsmid.com fills a gap we identified in the way we communicate with the 13,000 residents in our ward
Ryan Huntley has been told his British League season is over, subject to his replacement receiving a work permit. Huntley broke a bone in his foot helping Brighton Bears beat Plymouth at the weekend and has been ruled out for at least four weeks. Bears
Albion's Mark McGhee was today pipped for the manager of the month award by a Brighton-born rival. Cardiff's Lennie Lawrence has landed the Coca-Cola Championship prize for January, despite the Seagulls' unbeaten run. McGhee guided Albion to wins at home
Almost £2 million has been pledged to build a striking cultural complex in a seaside town. The £1.96 million award yesterday announced by the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) means funding is finally in place to create the Eastbourne Cultural Centre. The scheme
More than 50 events are being held at 40 venues for the Winter Pride festival which has become an extension of the annual summer event. The main gay Pride festival is held in Brighton and Hove in August with a flamboyant carnival procession through the
