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My memories of Patcham and Withdean many years ago
I was born and bred around the Withdean and Patcham area 71 years ago. One of our main enjoyments as children was cycling. You hardly saw a car in those days so it was quite safe and parents had no need to worry at all. London Road started
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New hopes for tiny listed Brighton building
A listed Brighton building which has been empty for 75 years is to be brought into use. For decades, a tiny flint-roofed building off London Road in Patcham, has sat empty as thousands of cars whizz by every day. Now, after years of being treated
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Albion travel is affecting Woodingdean, too
Referring to the letter from Peter Atkinson of August 14, Brighton and Hove Albion transport has also changed in Woodingdean. On August 10, my family and I waited for the bus from Rottingdean via Woodindean. We were told as we boarded that
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Dawn Barnett sets an example for other councillors
I cannot believe Brighton and Hove City Council has been investigating Councillor Dawn Barnett for questioning the care of an elderly person (The Argus, August 7). These are among the most vulnerable people in society and it has been proven time
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Brighton's party town image linked to STIs
A city’s reputation as a drug-friendly “party town” is being linked to high rates of sexually transmitted diseases. According to a report by Brighton and Hove City Council, 31% of people who admitted to using drugs in the last year also reported
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Travel Watch Live
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Sexual crimes: give out longer sentences to be served in full
Please tell me this country is not run by lunatics. With what seems to be an increase in sexually-motivated crimes occurring in our society, those who carry out such heinous crimes should be punished with the maximum possible sentence. I was
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Fears travellers could hold keys to Brighton and Hove pitches
Is a single key being used to give travellers access to sports pitches across Brighton and Hove? Locals were left scratching their heads when about 30 vehicles formed an unauthorised encampment on Horsdean Recreation Ground in Vale Avenue, Brighton
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BEVFEST 2013
BevFest 2013 It’s back Bigger and Better 7th September 2013 2pm-8pm Bevendean School Field Gates open 1.30pm
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Bevendean Tenants Association updates
It seems a long while since our last meeting, which sadly had to be cancelled because Ken Finn, of the Salvation Army had some complications following heart surgery. Thankfully
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PCSO Colin Carr
IMPORTANT NEWS I would like to stress that I have been made aware through word of mouth of further Vehicle Crime incidents that have occurred this month but have not been reported as nothing was taken. This however is still a crime and MUST be reported
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PROGRESS OF THE HOLY NATIVITY COMMUNITY CENTRE
The steering group has been working hard to make the possibility of a Community Centre for Bevendean a reality – and we may be closer than we realised! Unfortunately
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WI Bevendean
"Bevendean Women's Institute“ meets on the 4th Monday of every month in the Hall of the Holy Nativity Community Centre at 7pm. We are a group of women of all ages and interests who get together to socialise, learn, be creative, try out new skills
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Simon Kirby MP
A number of constituents have raised with me concerns about cold callers persistently bothering them at home. Further to this I made some enquiries and learnt that Sussex Police recently designated the town of Seaford as a “No Cold Calling Zone”.
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Bevendean Primary School
We are now coming towards the end of another fantastic year at Bevendean School and I continue to feel so proud of our school. The staff work so hard and are absolutely committed to helping the children to be successful in their learning
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There'll never be another like Max Miller...
I enjoyed your “did you know” notes on Max Miller (The Argus, August 8), especially following a commemorative tea party in Pavilion Gardens recently. Max certainly had some claim to be Brighton’s best-known character. People have been known
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Community worker Update
Hello from Helen at the Community Office in Bevendean school. What the Health is Going on in Bevendean? Local groups at the ‘What the Health Is Going on?’ helped the event go with a swing. The young people of BAG, Bevendean
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Youth Worker Update
Update Adam Muirhead – The Trust for Developing Communities Hi Everyone, It’s been a busy few months here. The Young Women’s Group entered their life-sized Barbie into B.Fest (formerly the Youth Arts Festival) and the BevenTEEN Bulletin group
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ROGUE TRADERS
Dear Bevendean Residents Unfortunately there exists in society criminals that repeatedly target elderly and vulnerable people through the means of rogue trading and burglary. As you can understand, the impact on such victims can be hugely significant
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Community Adult Education in Bevendean
Autumn Term September - December 2013 Varndean College’s community education programme continues in autumn 2013 with another set of 9 weekly classes. On offer this term we have our 2 popular exercise classes; both are subsidised and
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Foodbank
The Community Café and Food Bank At the Church Hall, Norwich Drive, every Wednesday from 9am till 1pm. Who can use the Food Bank? All local residents who provide proof of post code in a utility or council tax bill. Useful information:
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The Bevy Update
I have never spent so much time talking about a pub rather than being in one and here we go again. My name is Warren Carter and I’m chair of the Bevendean community pub. A few of us had this crazy idea a while back that people round here deserve
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Cows and sheep to roam free over Brighton's Ditchling Road
Sheep and cattle could soon roam free across a Brighton road if plans to improve national park access are approved. Brighton and Hove City Council, East and West Sussex county councils and The South Downs National Park have been awarded Linking
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Art Heroes, by Riziki Millanzi
I have many heroes in the Arts Industry, including actors, musicians and artists. Today I’m going to talk about writer, director and producer, Eric Kripke. Eric Kripke is probably best known for the creation of two of the most popular American
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A Fictional Story, by Lewis
What was I doing here? I was already late home, my mum would kill me if I came in at this time. I didn't have time to worry in the situation I was in. I was crouched behind some bins and all I could smell was rotten food, but I ignored it. The
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Brighton father:"Make my road 20mph"
A father fears his road will become a rat-run for motorists trying to avoid the city’s 20mph zone. Mark Strong, of Freshfield Road, Brighton, is worried his road will become more dangerous when the second phase of the 20mph zone is brought into
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Ireland senses another feelgood factor at Albion
Talk of Albion heading in the same direction as Blackburn Rovers is enough to make fans choke on a chicken leg. Fear not though, Simon Ireland is referring to Rovers in their glory era under Jack Walker, not the Championship rivals seemingly
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How about dog-free public parks?
Continuing the issue of dogs and their owners, even when dog mess is picked up, there will remain a contaminated patch of grass. I see people picnicking and babies crawling on the lawns, which is stomach-churning. There should be dog-free parks
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Hove Park Good Samaritan saves baby's life
Last week a baby that had stopped breathing was resuscitated by a good Samaritan in Hove Park. Care home worker Graham Buck, 51, brought the tiny baby back to life after he had gone “limp and lifeless”. The terrifying incident unfolded at the
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Connor Saunders Rottingdean tribute disappears
A grieving family has issued a heartfelt plea after a memorial to their teenage son keeps on disappearing just hours after they lay it. Connor Saunders, 19, was rushed to hospital after being punched outside Tesco Express in West Street, Rottingdean
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Fracking: clean water is the most important thing
The views expressed by M Thomason and F Grimshaw epitomise the strength of feeling about the controversial topic of fracking (Letters, August 3). After attending a meeting in Lewes a couple of years ago and watching a video produced by a US resident
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Film Review: Fast & Furious 6, by Ryan Denyer
Fast and Furious 6 is by far the best film in the franchise! I found the 1st three films quite boring but things started to pick up by film number 4 and 5! This was the first that I actually went to see at the cinema and I’m so glad I did! The
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Brighton couple tell of sorrow at death of out-of-control Staffie
A couple who had to be rescued from their Brighton flat after being attacked by their dog have spoken of the “heartbreaking” decision to have the pet put down. Shane Nicholls, 43, and his partner, who did not want to be named, were rescued by firefighters
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Fire closes Western Road in Hove
Western Road in Hove was closed and buses diverted while fire crews using a cherry picker tackle a blaze . East Sussex Fire and Rescue confirmed there was a fire in a cavity wall in Lansdowne Place, Hove. Three fire crews and a cherry picker
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Sussex sign Piolet on loan
Sussex have signed medium pacer Warwickshire bowler Steffan Piolet on loan until the end of the season. The 25-year-old will be available for three YB40 matches and three matches in the County Championship. Piolet will not be eligible to play in the
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Why keep the main gates for the Royal Pavilion closed?
This has been baffling me for a couple for a couple of years now. The jewel in Brighton’s crown is clearly the Royal Pavilion. People come from all over the world to see the Pavilion and its gardens. Approaching the Pavilion from North Street you
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Rizzle Kicks announce pop up shop in Brighton
Brighton hip hop duo Rizzle Kicks are launching a series of pop up shops to celebrate the release of their second album. Jordan and Harley will launch the Roaring 20s Imaginariums to coincide with the record, Roaring 20s, which is due out on September
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Yes, bring in a rent cap for private tenants
I am sure many people will agree with the comments of Joanna Evans (The Argus, August 16) that it’s a good idea when she says it’s time to bring in a rent cap – a limit for what a private landlord can charge tenants in the private housing sector.
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Panesar: I just want to get back and enjoy my cricket
Monty Panesar insists he is focused on his cricket with Essex rather than looking ahead to a possible England recall. The left-arm spinner has joined the LV County Championship Division Two side on loan for the remainder of the season after he
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Brighton's "ugliest building" set to stay
Brighton's "ugliest building" could remain for years to come – thanks to developers using a new planning law. The Anston House site in Preston Road, voted the ugliest building in Sussex by Argus readers, has been derelict for nearly 25 years.
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Brighton's i360 still has funding gap, developer admits
The developer of a major tourist attraction been told it is ‘drinking in the last chance saloon’ after failing to secure crucial funding. Marks Barfield, the firm behind the controversial i360 scheme on Brighton seafront, has admitted it has so
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Cricket chief to field Argus readers’ questions
Zac Toumazi went into bat as chief executive at Sussex County Cricket Club in January 2013. Mr Toumazi has a track record of developing business and delivering excellent customer service. Mr Toumazi was at Surrey County Cricket Club for six
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Brighton bus driver's arm slashed by thief
A Brighton bus driver had his arm slashed by a thief who tried to steal his takings as he drove through Woodingdean. Police are now appealing for information and have released a CCTV image of a youth they wish to speak to in connection with the
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Brighton teenagers get apprenticeship boost
Apprentice hopefuls in a city are to get drilled in preparation for an apprenticeship. City College Brighton and Hove is offering 16-18 year olds the chance to take up a new Traineeship. The government-backed programme is for young people who
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Liveblog: Second day of direct action at Balcombe
PA reporter Ruth Lumley reports that two people have been seen being taken away by police from the scene. She writes: Protester George Barda, 37, said he had seen two people taken away by police so far. He said: "It seems really shameful that
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Green politics on different levels
Regardless of the rights and wrongs of fracking and rail fare increases, one notices how MP Caroline Lucas is quick to gain publicity for the Greens by joining in the demonstrations. I suppose one has to accept that it’s all fair game in British
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Joining Albion can reignite Ward's World Cup dreams
Stephen Ward reckons moving to Albion after two depressing seasons at Wolves could rekindle his international career with the Republic of Ireland. Ward made the last of his 18 appearances for Giovanni Trapattoni’s team in a 1-0 friendly defeat
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Hotel plans to demolish houses in Brighton's North Laine
THESE are the first images of a planned revamp for a trendy hotel. Two houses will be demolished in Pavilion Mews, Brighton, to make way for the extension of myhotel in Jubilee Street. Bosses at the hotel said a three-bedroom penthouse apartment
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Albion striker Craig Mackail-Smith delivers baby
As a top striker, Brighton and Hove Albion’s Craig Mackail-Smith is used to delivering the goods on the football pitch. But the Seagulls’ star was stunned when he had to deliver his baby after his girlfriend Amber Fry went into labour. Miss
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Lorry wedged under bridge causes chaos
A blundering lorry driver caused traffic chaos yesterday after getting his vehicle wedged under a bridge. The red-faced motorist drove his 15ft-high lorry under the 12ft-max- imum clearance bridge yesterday afternoon. The incident forced police
