Followers from all over Europe make the pilgrimage to Brighton for one of the most prominent gatherings on the Mod calendar. The weekender, organised by The New Untouchables (NUTS), features two nights of live music, as well as a club night, a
This party collective are one of the great exports of Barcelona's Mestizo scene, famous worldwide for its creative approach to music. Led by vocalist Meri Lopez and accompanied by an incredibly tight horn section, the band combines rumba, reggae,
One of reggae's leading vocal harmony groups, Culture's formidable reputation over the last 30 years has been down in no small part to charismatic leader Joseph Hill. So it is with great sadness that we report that the singer passed away just days
This weekend Battle Abbey is transformed into a swish music venue, for two concerts of equally grand proportions. Tomorrow, our man Van brings us an evening of jazz, blues and soul. The last time Belfast's most cantankerous son was down our way,
A band whose aim is to "save our souls one pint at a time" sound okay to us. The good-time band are known for "straddling the fence between Saturday night drinkin' and Sunday mornin' goin' to church". Their material takes in bluegrass, country,
Brighton band Anemo have already released a record in America and are now coming home to try their luck. Slowburn was released last autumn on the New York label City Canyons Records and was played by 160 college radio stations. The track was described
This Frenchman's name has become synonymous with innovative and intense electronic records, which have earned him the respect of contemporaries like Andy Weatherhall and Tiga. His talent lies in discovering sounds that no-one has heard or dared
It's been an unsettled couple of months for Stick It On, what with them being made homeless with the closure of the Hanbury Ballroom. Now rehoused (at Komedia), refreshed and ready to go, this Bank Holiday special should be a cause for celebration
from Monday, August 21, to Wednesday, August 23 we asked you, the Argus website readers, the above question. After three days of voting, in which 282 votes were cast, the results were: Yes, the station needs more shops and food and drink outlets.
Built nearly 1,000 years ago, Arundel Castle remains an awe-inspiring building, with a glorious location next to the river Arun and boasting 40 acres of sweeping grounds. All of which, of course, makes it a prime spot for history buffs - but
Made-to-measure gowns, glitzy accessories and fabulous shoes. No, we're not talking about Ladies Day or Pride, which have both been and gone. This glam event is a fancy dress picnic - for dogs. Bexhill Bow Wow (tomorrow, 2pm-5pm, free) is part
Crawley goes Irish for the whole weekend with music, theatre, sport and dance. The Celtic and Irish Cultural Society is expanding its established Crawley Irish Festival, now in its 11th year. An additional open-air concert, Celtic Rock In The Park,
In theatrical circles, the phrase "the set was fabulous" is shorthand for "the play has absolutely no substance whatsoever". For Neville's Island, Eastbourne Theatre's lavish summer production, the set really is fabulous. Penned by Calendar Girls
Police searching for a missing man in woodland near his home have found a body. The discovery was made today in Hassocks, near where John Waterfall's bike was found on Thursday night. The retired pilot's family had appealed for information after he
SUSSEX has some of the cleanest beaches in the UK, according to a survey. The Marine Conservation Society (MCS) graded water quality at more than 90 per cent of the UK's bathing beaches as "excellent" following a mid-season analysis of water quality
Having seen this show in the West End 22 years ago, I can only say it has improved with age. The addition of an onstage screen (courtesy of 3D film director Julian Napier) and personal 3D goggles make the experience an event to remember. For
Murray Goodwin today backed Sussex to end their 20-year wait for success in a Lord's final. The county's best batsman will have a crucial role to play in the C&G Trophy as Sussex take on Lancashire tomorrow (10.45). And Goodwin, who is averaging 54.22
Gleaming scooters and retro clothes will line up along Madeira Drive as part of this weekend of all things Mod. Revival group The New Untouchables relaunched this cult bank holiday weekender last year. As well as club and music nights (see page
Sixties icon Honor Blackman stars as Evelyn Townsend in this warm-hearted romantic comedy about a couple of well-to-do 70-somethings reunited 50 years on from the end of their youthful love affair. "I am doing my best not to be too glamorous," says
Thrills and squeals abound in this story-telling production of a classic fairytale from Krazy Kat Theatre company. A hungry wolf, a dizzy grandma, dancing butterflies and a woodsman who lives next door are all played by a cast of two with help from
Brand new comedians brave their first night as rabbits in the headlights of the stand-up comedy car. There's strictly no heckling at this monthly night which showcases amateur comedians, as well as those with more experience trying new material
Being a Berkshire boy from a middle-class family, it was never going to be easy for John Altman to play a drug-addled cockney criminal. But his famous portrayal of Eastenders' "Nasty" Nick Cotton, the character he played periodically from 1985
Fledgling company Monoview Productions makes a hardhitting debut with a fresh look at Harold Pinter's brooding classic, The Caretaker. A wheedling, devious down-and-out realises he is onto a winner when he is invited to stay with two mysterious brothers
From Wednesday, August 23, to Friday, August 25 we asked you, the Argus website readers, the above question. After two days of voting, in which 290 votes were cast, the results were: Sainsbury's should definitely go ahead, another supermarket
Before he gets on the Sussex team coach for Lord's tomorrow morning Mike Yardy might be advised to nip down to the paper shop and invest in a few lottery tickets. If anyone is going to scoop the jackpot this week it's got to be him. In the last
Matt Prior has already seen himself playing in the C&G Trophy final at Lord's. So have several of his colleagues, come to that. It is called visualising and the Sussex wicketkeeper batsman reckons it is all part of the perfect preparation. Playing
Lewis Bridger today vowed to keep serving up all the thrills but a few less spills for Eastbourne Eagles fans. The teenage tearaway has been taking advice, primarily from Nicki Pedersen, about how he can enjoy a smoother ride around Arlington.
An overturned lorry caused tailbacks of more than three miles on a busy bypass. The scrap metal truck came off the A27 at the Kingston roundabout near Lewes today at 9.10am, blocking two eastbound lanes. Vehicles were queueing all the way back to Coldean
A crumbling chapel could be knocked down to make way for 53 apartments and a new church. Plans have been drawn up to knock down Ebenezer Baptist Chapel at Richmond Parade, Brighton, and construct a six-storey building. The chapel is described as "outdated
A sportswear company has been told to remove a sign from its high street shop. JD Sports has been told to remove the sign from its shop in North Street, Chichester, a 19th Century listed building. The company has been ordered to remove the sign, which
Traders are blaming a council for the loss of a tourist attraction after it demanded a cut of the profits made by a children's train ride. They said the council's demands lost a seaside town a lure for visitors and the nearby shops and cafes their trade
Bert Davenport seems to have shot himself in the foot using the word "promenade" (Letters, August 16) while talking about Worthing's cycle lane. The dictionary tells us this word means "a public walk especially at the seaside"; "a leisurely walk
Tony Booker compared British and French cyclists (Letters, August 16), suggesting British cyclists "ignore" cycle lanes. But cycle lanes are available to cyclists in addition to roads. Sticking to them is not a legal requirement. Most British
While I agree about car drivers failing to indicate when turning left, I feel cyclist J Guy is the pot calling the kettle black (Letters, August 2). I walk everywhere in Brighton and Hove and, in the many years I have lived here, I can count on
Once again the thoughts of parents and young people turn to university education and whether the new system of fee payment will discourage some from applying. Alarming figures of its alleged full cost are headlined but we should remind ourselves
Des Turner's outburst to a council official was obviously daft given his position but I'm sure he's not the first nor the last person to be driven to this by Brighton and Hove City Council. However, I can't help feeling that, as he is the Deghayes
Claims that a riot nearly erupted on a plane after delays kept passengers on board for seven hours have been dismissed by the airline. Police had to be called on to the Cuba-bound Virgin Atlantic flight at Gatwick yesterday amid fears furious passengers
The relentless proliferation of microwave wireless technology in Brighton really worries me. The latest of thousands of independent scientific papers showing widespread health damage from this technology - a study of "the worst type of brain tumours
Following recent reports in your paper about mobile phones and base stations, readers may like to be reminded of current UK Government and Department of Health advice regarding children and mobile phones. First stated in 2000 and reconfirmed in
I live on the Bates Estate and can see and hear the waste disposal centre at the bottom of Moulsecoomb Way in operation from all my front windows. I have seen the traffic congestion caused by the colossal vehicles coming and going on many occasions
David Bangs says of the Wild Park travellers, "their impact was very small indeed" (Letters, August 22). Nonsense. Try telling that to residents in Coldean kept awake night after night by the noise of generators on the site, having their planned
I wish to thank you for publishing my letter regarding the footway crossing opposite Audrey Close, in Old London Road, together with your excellent photograph of a car parked right across it. For whatever reason, it has now been demarcated with
Having just read Jim Buttimer's comments regarding vets' bills (Letters, August 22), I am in total agreement with him, Just visiting a vet for a consultation is on the same level as going to a visit a private doctor. Until three years ago, I have
Cuckmere estuary is outstandingly beautiful and my family and I have spent many glorious days there. However, unlike Birling Gap and Lewes, to mention just two of many areas in Sussex threatened by floods and rising sea levels, there is little
Traders are blaming a council for the loss of a tourist attraction after it demanded a cut of the profits made by a children's train ride. They said the council's demands lost a seaside town a lure for visitors and the nearby shops and cafes
A crumbling chapel could be knocked down to make way for 53 apartments and a new church. Plans have been drawn up to knock down Ebenezer Baptist Chapel at Richmond Parade, Brighton, and construct a six-storey building. The chapel is described as "
A sportswear company has been told to remove a sign from its high street shop. JD Sports has been told to remove the sign from its shop in North Street, Chichester, a 19th Century listed building. The company has been ordered to remove the sign, which
A student who was penalised for giving too sophisticated an answer in a mock Latin GCSE has told how she "dumbed herself down" to gain a string of top grade passes. Brighton College student Katie Merchant, 16, was all smiles yesterday when she found
Neighbours have described how mini-motorbikes are making their lives hell. Hundreds of youngsters have bought the 2ft-high bikes, which can reach speeds of more than 30mph. Police are receiving dozens of complaints a day from people across Sussex who
Guantanamo detainee Omar Deghayes will never be released as long as the war on terror continues, an MP said. Mr Deghayes, from Saltdean, has been held without charge for almost four years in the US military prison Camp Delta in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba,
Another weekend of bank holiday traffic misery is predicted despite there being no major roadworks. Brighton and Hove has been brought to a standstill on previous bank holidays this year. In May, motorists were stuck for hours as gasworks on the
Family and friends of a television cameraman abducted more than a week ago in the Gaza Strip have appealed for his safe return. Olaf Wiig, 36, who lives on a remote farm estate in Twyford Lane, Horsted Keynes, near Haywards Heath, with his wife Anita
Heavy storms brought flash floods to towns and villages across Sussex during the early hours of yesterday morning. Fire crews were busy for most of the night dealing with floods in Bognor, Chichester, Eastbourne, Brighton and Haywards Heath.
Detectives and Trading Standards officials have launched investigations into claims of theft and fraud at Gatwick. Police are looking into allegations that baggage worth £1 million is being stolen every day by people working at the airport.
A councillor has been forced to apologise after using public money for electioneering. Councillor Brian Fitch, a Labour city councillor for Hangleton and Knoll in Hove, has been reprimanded for sending out 113 letters on council-headed paper billing
A shop assistant wrongly identified as Maxine Carr has revealed: "I'm being driven to the brink of suicide." Karen Meek, 31, originally from Brighton and now living in Ireland, is so terrified of being attacked by vigilantes she refuses to go
A jury has been told to leave emotion and opinion about fox hunting to one side when considering whether a hunt supporter is guilty of violence. Wayne Spencer, 39, a pig farmer from Oakhurst Lane, Billingshurst, is accused of causing serious
A soggy day could not dampen the celebrations for thousands of teenagers collecting a record-breaking set of GCSE results yesterday. There were shrieks of delight and jumps for joy as pupils across Sussex discovered they had performed even better
Friends of Big Brother winner Pete Bennett have given him a present money can't buy. Tourette's sufferer Pete, who is £100,000 richer after his exploits on the Channel 4 reality show, returned to Brighton, his home town, a hero this week. His
