Independent testing of David BlaineHaven't got a lot of time for David Blaine, but I'd like to find out it's some sort of fiddle, so I bought The Independent on Sunday for their "is David Blaine cheating?" headline... hte article (by Andrew Johnson) concludes he's probably not, becaus... Clissold Park AccidentA thrilling journey home on the 106 today, not just the joy of seeing the burst water main on Manor Road, but there was an accident down the bottom of Clissold Park (it's still on diversion)... while we were stopped there I noticed there were two sep... Mail::Bulkmail - Platform independent mailing list moduleCaroline off Big Brothershe was here last Wednesday, she was, for some Big Brother take-off thing, meeting people and stuff. Must be DESPERATE for publicity and/or money to come to a shithole like this.Cheggers (again, hooray!)10/12/00, Newbury. I sold him some Jockey underwear.....and an umbrella.ReefI saw them before the gig on Saturday 7th December 2002, it was amazing. I got to see them rehearse and talked to Gary Stringer (lead vocals) and Dominic Greensmith (drummer)It was a moment i'll never forget. I also was one of the only people to spot... Bull and Gate BLOODBATH!Things nearly turned NASTY at last night's Mark Hibbett gig at the Bull and Gate...The large crowd of student friends of the support band were getting restless, and it was turning into a Bush vs Gore / Sharks vs Jets stylee stand-off and your dutiful... Body discovered in PortchesterNo name as yet, discovered in the mud near Wicor marine boatyard.UPDATE: Dead man named as Darren Tully.... Cuh, students eh?A report out today from the university of Warwick reveals that first class graduates tend to earn 12% more than those who attained a third class degree, and students that studied law or politics were likely to earn more than those who studied creativ... Red Mole RelaunchDangerous lefty student rag "Red Mole" is relaunched today, nifty new design, though the pages are still WAY TOO BIIIIIGGGG...If you're a student, and I know a lot of you are, there is possibly some helpful info there for you, check it out here...The... Uncle Bob's Christmas Wedding Reception, 10th Birthday Party, Centenary & Farewell!FeaturingCELEBRITY GUEST DJ SARAH CAWOODplusvery special live guests SCHWABplusthe return of DJ Simon PriceplusResident DJs Miss JT, Billy Reeves & Hitman HearnSATURDAY 6th DECEMBER 8pm-lateatTHE WATER RATS THEATRE, Grays Inn Road, Kings Cros... She's always confident about everythingI try to be gloomy about things, but she brings me right back up again.Resident DJ PsyThis guy is great, the first time i saw him at bar brevet, he blew me away, he should be djing down the night clubs, untill he does me and me mates are staying down da bar!, the drinks are good value, and the music is wicked!How are we supposed to find out if we've accidentally intermarried now???RE: How are we supposed to find out if we've accidentally intermarried now???When your babies are born with horns and tails you will know!<br />PopsThe story must have been deleted from the IndependentIt was quite a long time ago... no idea what it was about now, probably some mention of the great and the good of Folkestone (and Michael Howard) meeting up for some sort of regular lunch at La Tavernetta...Fullsome weekenderFairly action packed weekend for me really, surprise meal for Clare's folks for their ruby wedding on Friday, we went to The Jackdaw. I had exotic mushroom paella, it was a bit dull really but a nice night out anyway. Most other people loved their fo... Vice City: FarehamFareham man mown down by car wielding would-be assassin, possibly:A 34-year-old man was walking along Red Barn Lane in Fareham yesterday when a car mounted the pavement and struck him from behind. The vehicle responsible then left the scene.Anyone wi... Plane crash latest and insider scoop, from your Kent correspondentNope, sorry, it's miles away, about as far from us as you can be and still be in Kent. BBC news on the crash here.We were in Canterbury yesterday when we saw this, in a pub of all places. We were due to be heading home at this time but someone got t... Folkestone double death plunge smash horror tragedy!Yoinks, yesterday someone chucked themselves off the roof of Bouverie Square in Folkestone, and today the end of our road was sealed off by police because of a "scene". Police were stopping anyone getting close to what had happened, so a) we had to w... Port Solent carjacking newsIf this is true as I read it, that a carjacker jumped into a woman's car at the lights nd then somehow "accidentally" fell out of the car again seriously injured then it's a good story.If however it's a case of mistaken identity, ie the man got in th... Susie Dent's coming to FolkestoneSusie Dent of Countdown's "Dictionary Corner" is coming to Folkestone as part of Folkestone Literary Festival 2008. At least I hope it's the same Susie Dent. We watch Countdown every day on 40D, so this will be nice.She has a regular publication call... The Jackdaw, DentonIt appears to have closed down.Yeah shame7k a month is not a lot of profit though I don't think for a place that size. Did not realise it was owned by a brewery, are you sure? I think it was independent.I heard the owners were scuppered after being fined for cutting down a tree, or somethin... Non political newsAh, the weekend, seems like so long ago now. Chocka at work this week, I am shut away in isolation for two weeks to work on a new project. Good to be without distractions of people coming up to my desk, and actually good to be so busy, it's making th... Impressive publicity stunt for the new series of lostOh no there really was a plane crash, amazing that everyone survived. I am flying on Monday. I hate flying.Nice amateur picture here, it says "put this picture on your website", is that an invitation do you think, or is clicking on that meant to do s... 1.5 gigapixel picture of President Obama's inaugural addressYes that's a 1474 megapixel picture. Needs a new version of flash, mighty impressive though, zoom in and see everything that's going on. If he had been assassinated, we'd know from this exactly who did it!... Death at Westenhanger :-(Brief details <a href="http://www.kentnews.co.uk/kent-news/Man-dies-after-being-hit-by-train--newsinkent21884.aspx">here</a>, someone was killed by a train at 2.10pm on MondayThe Jackdaw (Denton) reopens today!Open tonight for drinks only, open fully tomorrow!<br /><br />Isn't it nice to have a positive story in these times of so many pubs closing down?Capel death plunge<a href="http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/kent/7996084.stm">BBC reports</a> a man in his mid thirties has fallen to his death from cliffs near Folkestone over the weekend:-(The Beta Band<blockquote>Tonight's venue is crammed with indie's brightest and best, all happily expectant</blockquote> according to the review in the <strong>Independent</strong>, that's me in particular to which they were referring...Presidents of the United States of AmericaSoho Live, plus <strong>3 Colours Red</strong> and <strong>Imperial Teen</strong>.Highlights of new graduate work 2005 Kent Institute of Art and DesignSurrey Institute of Art and Design and theEcole des Beaux Arts, ValenciennesA selection of work from students completing their BA (or equivalent) at these three institutions made by independent curator, Clare Smith... Resident DJ PsyFilm Screening: Death of a PresidentAssembling a vast array of recent media, manipulated and subtly altered, the film, which opened the Toronto Film Festival this year amid much controversy, is chilling in its believability and power. Through the lens of the future, Death of a Presiden... A decadent new years eve celebrationWe'd love for you to join us at No. 11 for a decadent NYE celebration. We have a set 4 course menu priced at £50 per head. Douglas will be making a hearty three bird roast; other menu options include wild mushroom, chestnut and port brioche, foie gr... Real Varsity Match vs Loughborough Students v Bath7.00Gary NumanThe Premier Tour, plus <strong>Sheep on Drugs</strong>. Some sort of "incident" saw them off the tour after this date.The DentistsThey played with Shonen Knife and Shonen Knife played with Nirvana, how's that for degrees of separation? Plus The Love Family and Thin Gypsy ThievesGOLD MEDDLERS 45+ LAUNCH PARTY (FEMALE), Gold Meddlers ResidentsLaughing Horse Comedy Club Kingston, Resident hosts Nigel Taylor & Kevin McCarron, With headline act & up to 8 other top comedians6.00Laughing Horse Comedy Club Kingston, Resident hosts Nigel Taylor & Kevin McCarron, With headline act & up to 8 other top comedians6.00MY WORLDShow-casing art by students from Arc 25 Alternative Curriculum Project.Susie Dent[abe=Susie Dent]Her[/abe] off <strong>Countdown</strong>!Dr Feelgood & Wilko Johnson - Oil City Confidential LiveLaughing Horse Comedy Club Kingston, Resident hosts Nigel Taylor & Kevin McCarron, With headline act & up to 8 other top comedians6.00SKA-nival, Ghettones, Skank Tank, Captain Accident5.00Batusis, Sylvain Sylvain & Cheetah Chrome, Wasters, Bad PrecedentAlcazabaAlcazaba – Cross culture musical experienceCombined influences of Islamic, Arabic, Spanish and Indian musical traditions.Saturday 31st October, 7:30pm – QuarterHouse, Tontine Street, Folkestone, CT20 1JRAdults £10Concessions and Students £... Laughing Horse Comedy Club Kingston, Resident hosts Nigel Taylor & Kevin McCarron, With headline act & up to 8 other top comedians6.00Young Liars Club: Dead KidsLondon band, Dead Kids, are led by charismatic front-man Mike Title and play a violently intense style of keyboard-driven new wave/post-punk. Supported by Koko von Napoo and Young Liars resident DJs.... Laughing Horse Teddington, 5 Top Comedy Circuit Acts, Resident Compere Nigel Taylor7.00Wilko Johnson, Mark Radcliffe & The Big Figures, Oil City Confidential17.50Spa Residential Packages at Mercure Hythe ImperialLaughing Horse Comedy Club, Up to 8 top comedians, Resident MC Nigel Taylor6.00Laughing Horse Comedy Club, Up to 8 top comedians, Resident MC Nigel Taylor6.00Wilko Johnson & Band, Mark Radcliffe & The Big Figures, Oil City Confidential Live17.50Laughing Horse Comedy Club, Up to 8 top comedians, Resident MC Nigel Taylor6.00Laughing Horse Comedy Club Richmond, Up to 8 great comedians from around the UK, Resident hosts Nigel Taylor & Kevin McCarron5.00