links for 2006-10-17

Pete Collins has joined the Thoresby Band as their new Principal Cornet from rivals Ransome.

Former EastEnders star Ross Davidson has died from a brain tumour.

Chart-topping Sheffield band The Arctic Monkeys are leading the shortlist for this year’s Q Awards, with a total of four nominations.

A painting by British artist Damien Hirst was sold for £450,000 as part of an auction at Sotheby’s to raise money for a gallery in east London.

Headline-grabbing artist Damian Hirst has suffered a dramatic fall from grace according to a list of the most powerful people in contemporary art.

LEEDS will know this was a game they should have won.

Taking a trip to the coolest destination on the Web? Our guide tells you where to go, what to do – and how to buy sex organs.