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ALBION PROMISE SWIFT ACTION TO GET THEIR MAN Richard Morris @BrightonIndy Brighton and Hove Albion have promised Seagulls supporters they will not drag their heels in appointing a replacement for Sami Hyypiä. Paul Barber, the club’s chief executive, told Johnny Cantor, the Brighton & Hove Independent columnist, the club would move quickly to identify the right candidate. Speaking on BBC Sussex, Mr Barber said: “Clearly, we don't want there to be uncertainty for too long, particularly with the transfer window just around the corner.

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"This is our opportunity to reinforce the squad where we can. It's never easy to do business in January but if there are possibilities to do that we will." Mr Barber added: "A number of people have already contacted us, we have to narrow that list and we'll aim to do that as quickly as we can." Nathan Jones, assistant to both Hyypiä and Oscar Garcia, his predecessor, is in temporary charge. Tony Bloom, the Albion chairman, is cutting short his annual spell in Australia to spearhead the search for a new manager after accepting Hyypiä’s resignation following a wretched run of just one win in 18 league games. The Seagulls have already

approached MK Dons, the League One club, for permission to speak to Karl Robinson. The 34-year-old became the youngest manager in the league when he landed the MK Dons job at the age of 29; he would appear to fit Mr Bloom’s favoured managerial profile as an emerging and ambitious Karl Robinson appears to fit the Albion profile candidate. He will, however, face stiff are also among the early favourites competition for the job, with Uwe - although whether either would Rosler, Chris Hughton, and Frédéric consider a job at the tail-end of the Hantz among an array of names Championship working within the already linked with the role. Albion’s established off-the-field Tony Pulis and Tim Sherwood structure is unclear.

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Academy complains to Ofsted Frank le Duc @BHcitynews Brighton Aldridge Community Academy (BACA) has made a formal complaint to Ofsted after a critical inspection report by the education watchdog. The academy said the report “failed the common-sense test”, as governors expressed misgivings about the way Ofsted inspectors had undertaken the inspection. Inspectors said the academy “requires improvement”, the third-lowest of four possible verdicts - and the same as when it was last inspected two years ago. The most recent inspection was conducted on December 3 and 4. In a statement, an academy spokesperson said: “BACA >> Continued on page 3

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Arson investigation and calls for compulsory purchase after mystery fire at Medina House

Medina House was badly damaged by fire late on Saturday afternoon; the latest planning application for eight two-bedroom flats was submitted on November 19

An arson investigation was launched after fire caused significant damage to Medina House, an historic former Turkish baths in King's Esplanade, Hove. Five fire engines were called to the fire - the second in less than two years - at 5.40pm on Saturday (December 20). The swift response to the late-afternoon emergency meant the fire was extinguished before the building was destroyed. Campaigners have since launched a petition calling on

Brighton and Hove City Council to issue a compulsory purchase order to safeguard the Victorian landmark. Medina House was built in 1894 as a women's Turkish bath; a neighbouring building that used to house a swimming pool has been demolished. According to campaigners, the building - in the Cliftonville Conservation Area - was bought 16 years ago for £300,000 by Sirus Taghan from what was Hove Borough Council.

Land Registry records, however, show it changed hands for £150,000 as recently as 2012, when it was bought by Ardeshir Taghan, 59, and Mohammed Jafari, a 58-year-old Iranian businessman. A planning application was submitted on November 19 by Sirus Taghan, of Globe Homes, to demolish the bullding and build a three- and four-stroey block of eight two-bedroom flats.

Academy complains about inspection > Continued from page 1 was disappointed with the overall judgment of requires improvement. “The governing body of the academy have submitted a robust rebuttal against the process and conduct experienced during the inspection in the form of an official complaint and expects to hear back from Ofsted in the new year.” Dylan Davies, the principal - who joined in January - said: “The staff at BACA are proud of our school and determined to further develop the academy for the benefit of our students and the wider community. We thank everyone for their support.” Peter Kyle, the chair of governors, said: “Educational improvement has been at BACA’s

heart from the beginning, driven by unstinting commitment by teachers, students and our sponsor. “That’s why academic achievement has more than doubled, the gap between pupil-premium and non-pupilpremium students has closed and attainment in subjects like English are far exceeding the national average. “We know more than anyone, therefore, that continuous improvement is required by all schools and accept many of Ofsted’s findings. “However, governors unanimously felt that the recent inspection did not sufficiently set the need for improvement firmly enough into the context of significant achievement at the school.

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“Put simply, the outcome of this inspection has failed the ‘common-sense test’. “Governors also have significant misgivings around the tone and conduct of inspectors as they dispensed their duties. “In the interests of defending the astonishing commitment of BACA students and staff, the governing body have taken the tough decision to challenge aspects of this inspection. “A formal complaint has been submitted to Ofsted and we eagerly await its outcome.” While many schools complain about Ofsted inspections and challenge the verdicts, it is rare for the watchdog to revise the grade that has been given. It may return earlier than otherwise planned to carry out a reinspection.

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The year ahead promises to be an extraordinary time for us all Jason Kitcat @jasonkitcat

Much has happened in 2014 to put Brighton and Hove on the map. After working with our neighbouring areas - including councils, universities and businesses - we won “City Deal” status from government, bringing millions of pounds of investment to our Greater Brighton region. In the summer, we were also named the third-best city in the country for small and mediumsize businesses to grow. And we had record visitor numbers of 10 million people coming to the city. We won City of the Year Award in Europe for our work on sustainable travel. Figures this year showed that the number of people killed and

injured on our city streets had fallen - meaning our work to improve travel safety is paying off. This year, we also opened two new libraries - at Woodingdean and Mile Oak - creating new community hubs for residents to access books and the internet at a time when most other councils are closing them. 2014 has not been without its challenges, but 2015 brings opportunities to address them. Council officers are working on redesigning the refuse and recycling department to give residents an improved service; work is also due to begin on a permanent travellers’ site, which will help reduce the unauthorised encampments that have disrupted residents and businesses for many years. The council is consulting on what is going to be its toughest

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Queen Victoria and an end to Brighton’s royal connection Graham Chainey

So far as I can make out, Queen Victoria paid just five visits to Brighton, a town towards which she harboured ambivalent feelings. She first visited Brighton just a few months after her accession, aged 18. Arriving on October 4, 1837,

dressed in a green silk dress and pink bonnet, she drove beneath a huge celebratory arch covered with evergreens, with her name and coat of arms picked out in dahlias, that was erected near what is now Preston Circus. She stayed six weeks at the Pavilion, which she thought “a strange, odd, Chinese-looking thing, most rooms low”. While here, she sat for portraits, and sang operatic arias at soirées in the Music Room. She returned for Christmas 1838, but then not again until

February 1842, when she spent a month here with Albert and their first two children, the future Edward VII and the Princess Royal. Even though her visits were likened to “angel’s visits, few and far between”, a full staff was maintained at the Pavilion. In September 1843, returning from a visit to King Louis-Philippe of France, the queen landed from the Royal Yacht at the Chain Pier. The Prince of Wales and his two sisters, staying at the Pavilion, awaited her, the pier was decked

with flags, and boatloads of supporters cheered her arrival. Nearly 100 people lodged at the pavilion on this occasion. A week later, she sailed again, this time to visit King Leopold of the Belgians. Although the children visited Brighton in 1844, the queen was to visit only once more, in February 1845, with Albert and their now four offspring. They rode out daily on promenades and excursions. During heavy snow, according to the local paper, “a special messenger was dispatched from the Pavilion to Windsor with Her Majesty’s command for the royal sledge and ponies to be forwarded to Brighton without delay”. As soon as these arrived, the queen, “accompanied by the dowager Lady Lyttleton, who had the Princess Royal in her arms, rode out in the sledge as far as Clayton Tunnel. The sledge was driven by Prince Albert.” Made by Hooper, a London coachmaker, the sledge was painted “a rich ruby colour, picked out in gold,” was lined with crimson plush, and was adorned with a “plume of splendid feathers”. The royal family returned to London by the new steam railway, and that was the last Brighton would see of them. Apparently irritated by the constant attentions of crowds of onlookers - “the people here are very indiscreet and troublesome”

- Victoria soon acquired a more secluded estate at Osborne on the Isle of Wight. Despite the rebuff, Brighton remained loyal, putting up the Victoria Fountain in 1846, and the queen’s statue in Grand Avenue in 1901. When, in August 1846, it was announced that the Pavilion was to be sold, Punch magazine jibed, under the caption “Rubbish for Sale”, that only a tea merchant would be interested in such an acquisition. “We know of no other purpose it could be turned to; and with a few paper lanterns and a real native at the door, we feel confident a deal of business in selling tea, or exhibiting curiosities, might be done.” The fine furniture was removed to Buckingham Palace or Windsor, along with hundreds of cartloads of clocks, china, chandeliers, wall-hangings, looking-glasses, gilt ornaments, hearths, skirtingboards - anything moveable or removeable, in fact. It was a mere shell of a building that the municipal authorities managed to purchase in 1850, for £53,000. According to one witness, the place looked as if it had been plundered by Cossacks or French revolutionaries, or “a host of Californian goldseekers”. Graham Chainey is a freelance writer living in Brighton and Hove

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A council tax referendum that can’t be won, afforded, or justified Daniel Yates @danieljyates

In Groundhog Day, Bill Murray uses his endless number of repeats to rescue his career and win the girl - a classic theme of overcoming impossible odds. In Brighton and Hove's own Groundhog Day, however, I cannot see a happy ending. Last year, the three city council parties made their positions clear and since then little has changed. Indeed, if anything things have become worse. Council finances face ongoing challenges that threaten services being slashed and the three parties continue to maintain the same basic positions regarding solving the funding gap. My own Labour party continues to believe that, in the most challenging financial times, we cannot pass the burden of above-threshold tax rises onto residents. We have even made this view a crucial part of our ongoing contract with the city. The Conservatives have made clear repeatedly that they believe a council tax freeze is possible. The Greens argue that to deliver services requires a council tax rise of 5.9%. But this is more Whitehall farce than Hollywood blockbuster. For the Greens to deliver a 5.9% rise, there would need to be a citywide referendum. This is something one of the other parties would have to allow in order for it go ahead. So now some Tories (keep up at the back!) are suggesting allowing the Greens' 5.9% proposal in order to have a referendum about the proposed

rise. Which they believe would be heavily lost. I agree entirely with the Labour position that this is not a referendum that can be won, afforded, or justified. Indeed, the referendum would be held on May 7 - the same day as citywide council elections and, of course, the general election. Are these not setting the agenda for the next four to five years? But the farce does not end there; like the best farces, it has a final twist. To hold a referendum will cost more than £150,000 in election costs alone. A year ago the estimated cost of the referendum being lost was an additional £800,000, to cover rebilling and administration. So we have three positions: a Green administration that wishes to speculate £150,000 to "win" a three-times inflation council tax rise from the public. Then there's a Tory group, some of whom now may wager £950,000 in the hope of losing it all and cutting our services. I'm not a gambler with your finances - I'm Labour. I want elected councillors to do their duty and set a responsible FRI 10o 1o

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Shameless drivers who misuse "blue badges" for people with disabilities will be tracked down and punished in Brighton and Hove. The city council has won £183,000 of government funding to help enforce laws aimed at ensuring there are enough spaces for those who genuinely need them. The Audit Commission, the government financial watchdog, estimates one in five blue badges

is abused. According to the latest council data, there are about 13,000 blue badges in Brighton and Hove. That means at least 2,600 could be being used fraudulently. With many fraudsters anecdotally, at least - using 4x4s and high-value vehicles, a council spokesperson said no data was collected about the make or model of car used by blue-badge-holders. She said: “This is because the blue badge does not include the vehicle registration.” The abuse of blue badges is particularly shocking, because there are only 668 parking bays

for use exclusively by people with disabilities. In addition to these, blue-badge-holders can as the criminals know - park in pay-and-display bays or for up to three hours on double yellow lines. Blue badges are available for those who are “unable to walk or have very considerable difficulty in walking” and those who receive benefits because of lack of mobility. The split between the two categories is about equal. The most recent council parking report reveals 79 people were found to be using badges belonging to dead people. The council will now be the first

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in the country to offer offenders the option of a community resolution order - which would highlight in a video the effects of depriving disabled people of parking spaces - together with a financial penalty (instead of them receiving a criminal record). Working with Sussex Police and East Sussex County Council, the city council will use the funding to help track down people who are misusing the badges. The two councils are both providing additional funding of £30,000. Councillor Ian Davey, lead

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Generosity of Domestic and General staff Employees at the Domestic & General contact centre in Brighton have given clothes, toiletries, food and gifts to St Anne's Day Centre in Kemptown. Fourteen bags of clothes, including hats, gloves, warm jumpers and new items such as underwear, were given to the day centre in St James’s Street. Lawrence Quinn, a Domestic & General employee, volunteers at the day centre and raised awareness of its work among colleagues. He said: “I’m really overwhelmed at the generosity of everyone at Domestic & General,

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Burning the Clocks turns 21 Burning the Clocks, the annual procession to mark the winter solstice, celebrated its 21st year in style. Lanterns lit up the city centre as hundreds of children and their families made their way to the seafront. Many children made their own lanterns using kits provided by Same Sky, the community arts charity. Starting in North Street, the procession went to the seafront and along Madeira Drive before lanterns were burned on the beach, where there was also a fireworks display. The event was supported by Arts Council England.

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The younger brother of Jugal Sharma, - the suspended head of housing with Brighton and Hove City Council - runs a property company that has received up to £20 million in taxpayers’ money to provide homes for the homeless.

Millionaire Martin Webb - who sold C-Side, the leisure company, for £15 million - is the latest donor to a local political party. A special investigation by Brighton & Hove Independent has identified a total of 157 donations to the four main city parties.

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A London-based multimillionaire, whose father is one of the country's wealthiest financiers, is bankrolling Caroline Lucas in her campaign to secure a second term as Green MP for Brighton Pavilion, Brighton & Hove Independent can reveal.

Finally, for better or worse, the seafront has a gleaming, glistening future not just a rusting hulk of a past. City councillors steeled themselves to enable the funding of the i360, a vision of a world-class attraction that has existed for years only on the architects’ drawing board.

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The Labour Party has suspended the local branch party in one of its staunchest strongholds. It has also instigated “a consultation” on what threatens to be a fundamental restructuring of the 1,400-member Brighton and Hove District Labour Party “to ensure that the objectives for branches as set out in the Labour Party Rule Book are being met”.

The 13 Labour councillors – the smallest group on Brighton and Hove City Council – pushed through a 76% council tax increase for the 16,000 poorest households in the city.

Copts: A persecuted religious minority taking refuge in our city, by Graham Chainey You go into a shop – perhaps one of the little newsagents in North Street or The Lanes – and you notice the assistant is speaking in Arabic, that a radio or television is tuned to an Arabic station.

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Once again, the streets of our city will be stained by the presence of the so-called March for England. A tiny minority of demonstrators - who take every opportunity to say they are not racists, they are not violent, they have nothing to do with the English Defence League - will seek to give the rest of us a lesson in patriotism.

With students and staff on halfterm holiday, the increasinglyheated controversy about the future of Hove Park School is reaching a crisis. Governors at one of the most- improved schools in the country are investigating the possibility of converting the school into an academy, outside of local authority accountability.

Jason Kitcat, the leader of Brighton and Hove City Council, is standing down at the next election, Brighton & Hove Independent can reveal. In a statement published in today's newspaper, Councillor Kitcat - who has represented Regency ward since 2007 discloses he will no longer be active in politics after May 7 next year.

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Few people like the idea of paying more tax. Unless it is other people who pay it. You know, the rich - because they can afford it. Or the poor because they get the benefits. In short, anyone else except you and yours.

Even estate agents were not certain if house prices could go any higher. Clearly, they could - and did. Today, a unique analysis of Land Registry data shows the remarkable summer surge in prices continued into the autumn, despite warnings that the market had begun to stagnate.

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City councillors have been briefed about a hugelyambitious blueprint to transform the seafront, from the Brighton Centre to Black Rock.

Detectives investigating an alleged £18 million housing fraud at Brighton and Hove City Council are keen to speak to a councillor who may have important information.

One success of this government has been the number of schools that have transformed into academies, so they’re no longer ruled by remote local authorities, and instead become controlled by men of the people, like Lord Harris the carpet millionaire.

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Two companies on short list to revive King Alfred centre Frank le Duc @BHcitynews Two companies have been shortlisted in the search for a developer for the King Alfred Leisure Centre site on Hove seafront. They are Bouygues Development and Crest Nicholson Regeneration. Crest Nicholson is working in partnership with the Starr Trust, a charity set up by Rob Starr, the Hove businessman. The firms were selected from six applicants by a team of specialist officers from Brighton and Hove City Council, including the heads of planning and sport, advised by Deloitte Real Estate. The shortlisted bidders were chosen after a pre-qualification stage that considers their relevant experience and technical and professional capability. Other factors included a track record of partnership working and community engagement.

The council is emphasising that the firms have not yet been required to submit any plans at this stage. The shortlisted companies will now be invited to work up “outline solutions” as part of a competitive dialogue process. This includes drafting design proposals for the sports centre and the enabling development required to pay for it, including the size of such a development. There would also be a review of any alternative sites that the developers might propose for the sports centre, with the funding coming from an enabling development at the King Alfred site. Bouygues Development focuses on working in partnership with local authorities and landowners to develop schemes that create a better environment for local communities. Crest Nicholson is based in Chertsey, in Surrey, and much of its focus is on projects in the south.

Locally, it is best known for the award-winning One Brighton ecodevelopment in the New England Quarter, near Brighton Station. The Starr Trust works with the local community to help young people fulfil their potential in sport, arts and education. After a period of dialogue with the council, the bidders will be invited to submit final tenders in May next year. It is hoped that this will lead to a preferred development partner being chosen by the following September.

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Withdean Sports Complex visits rise by 66% following £2.7 million refurbishment Figures show that the number of visits to Withdean Sports Complex - operated by Freedom Leisure in partnership with Brighton and Hove City Council - have increased by 66% since the dramatic transformation of the facility in 2013. The newly refurbished Withdean Sports Complex opened its doors to the public just over one year ago, on Friday 13th December, following a £2.7 million investment. Extensive changes were made throughout the facility. The gym was enlarged to more than double its size, now offering 125 exercise stations. Two new exercise studios were opened, including a dedicated Myride+ indoor cycling studio. The changing rooms were extended and

refurbished to the standard of a private health club and new male/ female integrated sauna cabins were added. A new cafe and bar area was installed, along with three therapy rooms. A 13 metre climbing wall - funded by High Sports, the UK's leading provider of indoor climbing - was also fitted in March 2014. Visits to the centre increased from 198,500 in 2013 to 330,000 in 2014. The number of members has also grown by 93%, from 1600 to 3100, since the works were completed. All these extra visits and members have been accommodated thanks to the extra space, new facilities and more comprehensive timetable. "We're thrilled that more people in Brighton are keeping active and making the most of the first-rate facilities on offer here at Freedom Leisure," says Ross Phillipson, Freedom Leisure Centre Manager. "As a not-for-profit trust, reinvestment is one of our core principles. It just goes to show that by modernising facilities and creating a friendly, welcoming environment,

The Martha Gunn pub in Upper Lewes Road, Brighton, has completed a fundamental facelift. It has been transformed by Regency Corporation, a local independent pub company. The transformation follows a £265,000 joint investment by Enterprise Inns and Regency, which has six other pubs in the area. The pub is named after Martha Gunn (1726-1815), a wellknown Brighton "dipper", who operated bathing machines used by women bathers.

you can help improve the health and wellbeing of all sectors of the local community." Withdean is one of six sports facilities in the city included in a Leisure Card scheme that entitles residents on low income to a 40% discount on selected activities, including gym memberships (or pay as you go), squash and tennis. The scheme was designed to make sport more accessible to all and has seen 1,400 residents sign-up since its launch in April 2013. Chair of the economic development and culture committee Councillor Geoffrey Bowden adds: "The improvements at Withdean have made a huge difference to the experience residents can now enjoy at the centre and it's really encouraging to see these figures one year on. There's a truly impressive range of affordable activities for all members of the community so I hope we will continue to see numbers rise." "The New Year is traditionally a time when we take stock and make resolutions for improving health and fitness and a visit to Withdean would be an ideal starting point for anyone looking to kickstart their healthy habits in 2015."

The 11-year-old Springer Spaniel, owned by Hove resident David Ball, scooped first prize in Southern Water’s top dog competition which encouraged staff to submit a cute, funny or festive photo of their pooch. David, a Senior Civil Engineer at Southern Water was rewarded with shopping vouchers after competition judges from UK charity, Canine Partners, favoured a festive picture of Dougie playing in the snow. David said: “Dougie lives at home with me, my wife Larnie and our 23 month old daughter Emily. We homed him four years ago after a former colleague of mine emigrated to Australia and could no longer look after him. Dougie has a lovely relaxed temperament and is a joy to be around.” The company’s metering team, who are working to install nearly 500,000 water meters across the South East, launched the competition to promote the Canine Partners charity. Every year, the different departments in Southern Water choose a charity to support. Canine Partners has been selected by employees from the metering department for the past three years. Canine Partners, which relies on donations, is dedicated to transforming the lives of people with physical disabilities by training dogs to help with everyday tasks that would otherwise be difficult, painful or impossible to carry out. The tasks the dogs perform,

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which include opening doors, pressing buttons and signaling for help in an emergency, provides their owners with confidence and the ability to lead an independent life. Cat Harvey, Trust and Corporate Manager at Canine Partners, said: “We would like to thank all those who put forward their festive photos into the Top Dog competition. “We are grateful to Southern Water Metering Team for choosing us as their charity and continuing to raise money so we can fund more assistance dogs through their training.” Julie Carly, Communications Manager at Southern Water, said: “Since 2011, we have raised nearly £6,000 for this fantastic charity though dress down days, cake sales and annual events such as quiz nights. “At Southern Water we are proud to support this charity which really helps change lives.” For more information about Southern Water’s metering programme visit www. yourwatermeter.co.uk and for details or to donate money to Canine Partners visit www.canineparters.org.uk

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As the year draws to a close, it is the perfect opportunity to celebrate success across the city. The Places I Eat Brighton team have compiled a few of their favourite places to bring you our annual “Best of Brighton and Hove” list. Best Coffee Shop Emporium 88 London Road, Brighton, BN1 4JF www.emporiumbrighton.com A firm favourite with the Places I Eat Brighton team, namely due to its fantastic decor, killer coffee, and delectable range of cakes and bakes. Located in London Road and a prominent feature of the food revival in that area, Emporium continues to delight customers as a coffee shop, bar, and local theatre. Long may this interesting, quirky, and diverse caffeine haunt continue. Best Street Food Toston Tolon www.tostontolon.com Toston Tolon are one of the best streetfood vendors around, bringing a touch of Venezuelan magic to Brighton and Hove. One of the more popular stands at the weekly Street Diner market, Toston Tolon’s signature Apera - gluten-free cornmeal pattie, sweet plantain, slowcooked black beans, cheddar cheese, and pulled pork or shredded chicken - is something that everyone should try at least once. Affordable, filling and downright delicious, Toston Tolon have impressed the Places I Eat Brighton team on many occasions. Best Supper Club Cantina www.cantinabrighton.wordpress.com I attended Tina Cantina’s Supper Club twice this year and both were prominent highlights in my food calendar. Serving a Middle-Eastern inspired menu that focuses on locallysourced ingredients, Tina is the

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complete home cook. Dishes include wild sea bass with orange, endive, black olives and a saffron aioli, and spiced duck bastilla. Deliciously fun and exceptionally tasty, Tina’s supper clubs are sending ripples of excitement not only across Sussex, but across the United Kingdom. Be sure to book in for 2015.

Best Ethical Food Business Hisbe 20 York Place, Brighton, BN1 4GU www.hisbe.co.uk Recently celebrating their first birthday, Hisbe have solidified themselves on the Brighton and Hove food shopping map. Opened as a social enterprise by sisters Amy and Ruth Anslow, Hisbe How It Should Be - aims to bring fairness to the way we shop and consume products. Working closely with famers across Sussex, Hisbe is able to bring affordability to the customer and a fairness to the producer. Focusing on healthy, sustainable, GM- and pesticide-free, high welfare, seasonal, minimallypackaged and responsibly-sourced products makes Hisbe the standout ethical food business of 2014.

Best Breakfast Joe’s Café 24 Upper Hamilton Road, Brighton, BN1 5DF www.joescafebrighton.com It’s been a pleasure watching Joe’s Café become one of Brighton’s bestloved breakfast haunts. With a focus on organic and Sussex produce, Dan and Jane Cooke have turned what was once a greasy spoon into a wonderful, welcoming cafe. The Bigger Breakfast is not to be missed, nor the Hashegeddeon - sausage, bacon, black pudding, mushroom, onion, tomato, and a side of beans, topped with two fried eggs, cheese and chives - from which 50p is donated to funding the community space Exeter St Hall in that area. A truly excellent and friendly cafe.

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The penny drops… support local shops It's time to make your New Year's resolution, Let's make it clear and avoid all confusion, It's not about you, but the things that you do, To make our world better, you are all the solution. You might decide that you'll go on a diet, But that's kind of selfish, so you'd best keep it quiet, Maybe you'll fast, but that won't last, So it's probably best to not even try it. Perhaps you'll decide that you'll kick the habit, Whether it's smoking, or drinking, or eating rabbit, Whichever you choose, you'll ultimately lose, Even if you have a really good stab at it. The most productive thing you could possibly do, Is something for others and not just for you, Like making a promise, to support local business, Shop indie, shop local - to your city, stay true. From retailers, coffee shops, and unsigned bands, To the Brighton Indie, which you hold in your hands, Boycott the chains, and support local trade, Let's all get together and make a stand. Raise your latte, your cappuccino, or your cup of tea, And join together and say this with me, "The penny has dropped, I will support local shops, For today, for tomorrow and for all of 2015." Find The Little Coffee Company at 4 Bartholomews, BN1 1HG

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Brentford in the Championship on Saturday, January 17. Kick-off 3pm. Tickets available online at www.seagullstickets.com or by calling 0844 327 1901

Match preview: Brighton and Hove Albion v Reading

Albion embark on life after Hyypiä with Jones at helm Richard Morris @BHIndyAlbion The post-Sami Hyypiä era at the Amex gets underway today (Friday) with the visit of another team who have recently parted company with their manager. Reading replaced Nigel Adkins with Steve Clarke earlier this month after an embarrassing 6-1 defeat at Birmingham City. That the Royals acted earlier than Brighton despite, at the time, being seven points better off than the Seagulls caused grumbles of discontent among some sections of the Albion faithful who felt Hyypiä should have been shown the door earlier. As it turned out, the former Liverpool defender took the decision out of the hands of the Brighton board by resigning in the aftermath of the hardfought 1-1 draw with Wolves last weekend. Nathan Jones, his assistant, will be in charge for today’s game with Tony Bloom et al no doubt working overtime to identity, interview and recruit a long-term replacement for the departed Finn. Jones has worked closely with both Hyypiä and his predecessor, Oscar Garcia, and has occasionally fallen foul of criticism from the stands regarding his role - from people who, it has to be said, have presumably never seen him take a training session. He is, however, a highly-regarded coach and represents a relatively safe pair of hands to help see the Seagulls through to the New Year. His team selection is going

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I would like to thank the fans who have shown me their support during my time here. This is a wonderful club, and the fans are a big, big part of that. "It's been frustrating for us all, and me more than anyone, but I think the support I have had from the Brighton fans has been tremendous. I am just very sorry I haven't been able to give them the results I hoped I could. "I said recently the fans are the soul of any club, and that has never been more obvious than here at Brighton and Hove Albion. The fans have played a massive part in making the club what it is today. “I am sorry things haven't worked out as we all wanted."

17TH League goals DUNK 4 GARDNER 2 OTHERS 2 DARYL MURPHY (Ipswich Town) 14 League form guide D - D - L -D - D - L - W - D - D - L - L - L - D Last 3 league fixtures Wolves 1 - 1 1-1 D Milwall 0-1 L Derby County L 3-0 Next 2 league fixtures Reading 26/12/14 H Fulham 29/12/14 A

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Nathan Jones will take charge today (Photograph: Paul Hazlewood)

to be difficult to second-guess and longer term the change in manager could breathe new life into the Albion careers of players like Kemy Agustien, Nzuzi Toko and Craig Mackail-Smith, who Jones has already recalled from his loan spell at Peterborough United. Jones will, however, still have to negotiate the squad’s current over-reliance on loan players which has seen Hyypiä shuffle the pack on a weekly basis in order to keep all six loan players happy. Only five can be selected for any given fixture and recently it has been a guessing game among fans as to who misses out. Darren Bent, signed initially on month-long deal, has said this week he would happily remain at the Albion beyond the December

Albion team news Likely line-up: Stockdale, Calderon, Halford, Dunk, J. Bennett, Holla, Ince, Forster-Caskey, E. Bennett, March, Bent.

Likely substitutes: Walton, Hughes, Chicksen, Gardner, McCourt, Colunga, Mackail-Smith.

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29 cut-off date for his current deal and will lead the line today hoping to add to his two goals. That leaves Jones having to pick four from Joe Bennett, Elliott Bennett, Gary Gardner, Greg Halford and Joao Teixeira. If all are fit it will presumably be between Teixeira and Gardner as to who misses out, with the later having dropped to the bench for the draw at Wolves. Gordon Greer is unlikely to play again until next month, meaning Lewis Dunk and Halford are likely to continue to play in central defence – with both impressing last time out. Inigo Calderon will continue at right back with Bruno starting his suspension following the red card given for his ill-judged tackle at Molineux.

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Straight from the commentary box

Most minutes of league football ■ Jake Forster-Caskey (1,713) ■ David Stockdale (1,710) ■ Lewis Dunk (1,666) ■ Gordon Greer (1,620) ■ Joe Bennett (1,514)

Highest pass completion

90.00

■ Aaron Hughes (89.5%) ■ Andrew Crofts (87.5%) ■ Lewis Dunk (84.5%) ■ Danny Holla (84.2%) ■ Joe Bennett (83.6%)

88.00

I hope you have had a great Christmas and are now looking to get out in the fresh air and watch some football. I do love a bit of Boxing Day action. Packed off to watch the game with some soggy turkey sandwiches and endless packets of crisps and chocolate. Mum wanted peace and quiet at home and dad wanted to get out of the house (and away from the relatives). A wonderful tradition but it hasn't served up any real classics for the Albion over the last few years. Last season ended in defeat in the quagmire at the Valley against Charlton, the year before, the Millwall game as moved forward, 2011 was a 3-0 loss to Reading at the Mad Stad.

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Total shots ■ Joao Teixeira (21) ■ Lewis Dunk (21) ■ Jake Forster-Caskey (24) ■ Gary Gardner (36) ■ Kazenga Lua Lua (39) 0

ÍÑIGO CALDERÓN

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1,050 * 2014-15 season league only

Íñigo Calderón has long been a firm favourite among Seagulls supporters for his off-the-field community work and committed displays on the pitch. Against Wolves last week, the rampaging right back showed again his attacking prowess, setting up Darren Bent’s goal with a tantalising cross. His leadership and infectious enthusiasm could prove key over the coming weeks. PASS COMPLETION*

72.5%

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This year it's the Royals again but this time at home. The performances at the Amex this season have certainly been disappointing overall. If the Seagulls are to ease any relegation fears in 2015 they will have to improve on their own territory. The hostility from some fans towards the now former manager at the Millwall game was plain to hear. With such salubrious surroundings it is difficult to create a partisan atmosphere for visiting teams. Last Saturday at Wolves Albion fans were moved to the side of the pitch. I have to say that it might be advantageous for travelling fans to be moved from behind

Follow all the action, home or away, on BBC Sussex Sport or Twitter @BBCSussexSport @johnnycburger @BHIndyAlbion the South Stand goal. There are obviously some safety issues but I do believe can help teams at the Amex, especially late in the game. The Albion has one of the most progressive teams for interaction and engagement with fans and I am sure that they continue to assess what is best for the club. However, no matter where the away supporters sit in the stadium, the Seagulls will have to keep them quiet as they head home in the five months after the turkey left-overs are binned if they are to stay in the Championship.

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Hunt on to find Hyypiä replacement Richard Morris @BHIndyAlbion Usually at this time of year football club chairman are readying themselves and their cheque books for the notoriously busy January transfer window. Tony Bloom and his Brighton and Hove Albion colleagues, however, have more immediate concerns: the Seagulls need a new manager. Sami Hyypiä aside, the Albion chairman has a relatively successful track record in terms of picking a manager, although Oscar Garcia’s success will always be open to debate among fans who suggest he benefited from inheriting a strong squad put together by his predecessor Gus Poyet. What is clear, though, is that Bloom’s next appointment could be the most important of his short time as chairman. The Seagulls sit precariously in the Championship relegation zone and the prospect of dropping

a division is a nightmare scenario for a club which is used to large attendances and the financial boost they provide. Brighton’s squad, with a little fine-tuning and perhaps a change in tactics, is one which boasts more than enough talent to pull clear of the dreaded relegation zone. An overreliance on loan signings remains a problem but Bloom’s funding of recent loan moves for Elliott Bennett and Darren Bent suggests the chairman is willing to fund squad improvements. Hyypiä’s resignation, however, means the Albion are likely to head into another transfer window with a new manager who has not had much time to assess his squad and help shape any recruitment. Whether or not the chance in manager will also result in a change in the club’s wellestablished off-the-field structure also remains to be seen. Karl Robinson, MK Dons’ young manager, is believed to be high on the Albion’s most-wanted list. Reports in the press suggest

MK Dons have already been approached by Brighton and he would fit Bloom’s apparently preferred managerial profile as an emerging, well-regarded coach willing to work within a wider set-up. That link, though, received a distinctly mixed reaction among supporters – with many suggesting the club should opt for an experienced safe pair of hands. Brian McDermott and Chris Hughton would fit that description. Tony Pulis is another who has been linked to the job. Whether the former Crystal Palace manager would be willing to drop down a division when he would undoubtedly be among the favourites for lower level Premier League jobs once the top flight sackings begin remains to be seen. Tim Sherwood is again being mentioned after he was heavily linked to the Seagulls in the summer, while Nigel Adkins and Uwe Rosler are also among the earlier favourites.

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