A priest who worked in Brighton and Hove has appeared in court charged with sexually abusing two boys more than 20 years ago.

Father Wilkie Denford, 77, of Broad Reach Mews, Shoreham, answered bail at Mid Sussex Magistrates’ Court in Haywards Heath.

He appeared alongside church organist, Michael Mytton, 68, of South Road, East Chiltington, near Ditchling, who was charged with aiding and abetting Denford on one occasion in or near Cuckfield.

The pair were remanded on bail until Tuesday 3 July.

The Church of England minister is accused of indecently assaulting a boy under 16 on three occasions between June 1987 and January 1990.

Two of the offences were said to have taken place in or near Shoreham and the other was said to have happened in or near Cuckfield.

He is also accused of indecently assaulting another boy under 16 in or near Cuckfield between January 1987 and December 1990.

Denford served as vicar of St John the Evangelist in Burgess Hill, having previously worked in Brighton.

Since retiring as a parish priest, has officiated and preached at numerous churches and services in Brighton and Hove.

The Diocese of Chichester suspended both men after they were arrested and said that it had co-operated with the official investigation.

A woman was seriously injured when she was hit by a car in the centre of Brighton late last night (Wednesday 23 May).

The 21-year-old woman suffered serious injuries to her head and body and was taken to Hurstwood Park Neurosciences Centre in Haywards Heath.

The woman, who comes from South Croydon, was on foot in King’s Road, on Brighton seafront, near the junction with West Street when the accident happened.

She was hit by a silver Audi A3 saloon car which was heading west – towards Hove – just before 11pm yesterday.

The car was being driven by a 45-year-old man from Brighton who was taken to the Royal Sussex County Hospital where he was treated for shock.

Sussex Police urged anyone who saw the accident to call 101.

Away from the main thoroughfare, a community of homes gather in a cul-de-sac

Whether it’s a small country lane or a modern build gathering together a number of houses, living on a cul-de-sac gives you that sense of distance – a retreat – from the hurly burly of the busy main roads. With a community feel and a good safety record, as well as a variety of homes in style and cost, a cul-de-sac is much the preferred option for many home buyers.

Valley Close, Newhaven
Standing on the edge of a cul-de-sac within easy reach of downland walks, bus services and a footpath providing a shortcut into town, is this lovely four bedroom detached chalet bungalow. With a large living/dining room, a refitted kitchen and shower room, as well as a well appointed bathroom, this home is surrounded to the front with a driveway and to the back by a lovely rear garden.
>OIRO £239,995
>Lampons
>01273 515151

Prince Regents Close, Brighton
In a pretty and secluded cul-de-sac near to Kemp Town Village, the seafront and the Marina is this immaculately maintained three bedroom house. Approached through a charming front garden, the inside of the house has been extensively refurbished offering a conservatory, kitchen, living/dining room as well as a boarded loft that could be converted (subject to the necessary consents) to make up a fourth bedroom. The property also benefits from a garage and a walled rear garden. Lush.
>£369,000
>Justin Lloyd
>01273 315614

Overhill Gardens, Patcham
Utterly modernised, this is for your must-have cul-de-sac contemporary living. The ground floor has been completely opened up as an open-plan living area, with separate access to the garage. Upstairs are three good sized bedrooms and a large luxurious bathroom with underfloor heating. Outside is the perfect entertaining area too. Come and have a look.
>£300,000 – £330,000
>Spencer & Leigh
>01273 565566

Woodlands, Off Dyke Road Avenue, Hove
Off the beaten track but in a popular location for just that reason, this enchanting four bedroom family home has plenty to offer. Immaculately presented and extended to make the most of this glorious home’s potential, there is a fabulous open-plan kitchen dining room, as well as a spacious sitting room overlooking the huge 43’ x 40’ rear garden. Just the ticket for any expanding family.
>£850,000
>Dean & Co
>01273 721061

Fatoumata’s voice was stunning and hypnotic, inspired by traditional Wassoulou music of her parents’ native Mali. Fatoumata added jazz and blues to the mix to create a unique sound.

Baloji’s stage-presence was somewhat overwhelming at times but then his subject matter needed to be delivered in a commanding way. Baloji’s style is is bold to say the least. I think totally appropriate for an Hip Hop artist. Wowzers look at those trousers!

Concert Hall, Brighton Dome, 22 May 2012
Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
Tom Scrace

The move comes after the owner lost a planning appeal.

An independent government planning inspector agreed with the verdict of Brighton and Hove City Council planners on the window and door frames fitted to 1 Wyndham Street.

The property, in the East Cliff Conservation area, sits between two other listed buildings, and had been converted into two homes.

Planning permission was required to removal the original windows and replace them with plastic ones.

The owners now have three months in which to

• Remove all the plastic windows from the outside of the property
• Remove all the plastic doors from the outside of the property
• Remove the plastic gate fronting Wyndham Street at the side of the property
• Remove all resultant debris

In his report, the planning inspector said that “although the windows gave the house a uniform appearance, this effect could have been achieved by using timber windows of similar design”.

He added: “In my opinion the replacement windows and new doors fail to preserve the character and appearance of the East Cliff Conservation Area and they impact adversely on the setting of the nearby listed buildings.”

Councillor Christopher Hawtree, chairman of the council’s planning committee, said: “We are pleased that the planning inspector has upheld our decision and that these plastic windows will now be replaced with more appropriate wooden ones.

“Local residents have expressed their delight with this decision and the work carried out by our officers.

“I would encourage the owners to now work with officers to ensure that the replacement windows are acceptable and installed without any further delay.”

He added that anyone with a property in a conservation area should always seek the planning team’s advice before making alterations.

The Hanging Gardens of Brighton is a modern wonder of the festival season

The Hanging Gardens of Brighton promises a decadent weekend on the Old Steine Gardens at the end of May. The three-day Fringe finale party boasts an exotic line-up of 50 plus acts encompassing dance, electro-swing, gypsy jazz, hip hop, latin beats, folk, ska, reggae, rock, balkan rave, dubstep, and a stunning mix of cabaret and circus, all hosted in The Garden and The Temple – two beautifully-decorated, wooden-floored marquees.
Londoners Alabama 3 top the bill for the opening night. Best known for penning the hit TV theme tune to The Sopranos, they will be preaching their special blend of electro pop, punk rock & country blues gospel to the Babylon faithful. The high-energy cranks up a notch with Saturday night headliner The Go! Team (pictured above). Twelve-piece Latin rock steady legends Ska Cubano take centre stage on Sunday, cooking up a huge sound to whip us all into skanking pilgrims.

Former Crash Test Dummy, Son of Dave guests on Friday. The Dub Pistols will get the Saturday party going in earnest with their genre-mashing big beats, and Jamie Catto, formerly of super-group Faithless, also drops by. White Mink and Molotov Jukebox, led by Natalia Tena (of Harry Potter fame), provide the dirty electro-swing gypstep to close the proceedings on Sunday.
Brighton’s Carnivalesque are charged with leading the Babylon congregation astray throughout, joined by the Ramshackle Circus, La Bordello Boheme and Shambolic Circus. Expect funtastic antics. Fancy dress optional.

The Hanging Gardens Of Brighton, Old Steine Gardens, 25–27 May 2012
£30/£25, 01273 917272, www.babylonfestivals.com

Hove Place Bistro Pub & Gardens re-opens its doors and shows off its brand new look

Hove Place Bistro Pub & Gardens, First Avenue, Hove showcased its new look with an official re-launch party on Wednesday 25 April 2012. After extensive redecorating of the interior, the front terrace and back gardens, as well as the introduction of a fresh and contemporary colour scheme throughout, the bistro style pub and dining rooms are much more spacious and easy to navigate.

In keeping with a mix of the old and the new, numerous murals of early 1900’s Hove adorn the walls and bar frontage, with a traditional pub feature being the large fireplace, both of which tie in nicely with the new range of furnishings in modern colours and fabrics.

One of Hove Place’s biggest assets is its huge Italian-style garden to the rear of the building, which was once part of a nunnery and still has some religious icons displayed on the walls, coupled with a conservatory to cater for our typically British weather.

Hove Place’s new head chef, award winning Mark Richardson, has been gaining rave reviews for the quality, taste and variety of his food. His menu includes an assortment of pub classics complemented by some wonderful new bistro style dishes, all made from scratch on site with much of the quality produce locally sourced.

On Wednesday 25 April 2012, over 100 influential local businesses, celebrities and personalities from the Sussex region attended the launch for a taste of the new menu and drinks range. Here’s what some of them had to say:

“I can see a really vast difference in this place, it’s looking good, really good and I wish them every success with it.”
Mike Holland – Local Businessman

“I first came to Hove Place about 15 years ago.
I’ve come along tonight and realised how extraordinarily different it is; it’s been refurbished and there are lots of interesting people here. I imagine it’s really going to take off.”

Ray Brooks – TV & Film Actor
“I’ve always been a customer of Hove Place and its very nice but now it looks much bigger, they have opened it up, it’s very busy and yet doesn’t feel too crowded, perfect.”
Fahid – Local Businessman

“Tremendous that a good local pub has refurbished itself and launched itself back onto the market place in this climate and put good old Church Road and Hove back on the map”.
Patrick – Local Businessman

“10 out of 10, looks great, well done!”
Mark Harper – Local Businessman

Leo Day, director at the Golden Lion Group commented “We wanted to move Hove Place from its popular, established, old school pub trade into a more modern, fresh take on what is still a classic pub, but with a more relaxed and modern feel. We’ve recruited an award winning head chef who has transformed the food on offer and have also introduced a more individual drinks range. The feedback has been great so far and we’re really excited for things to come.”

The newly refurbished Hove Place looks set to provide local residents, visitors, families and young professionals with a welcoming venue in a relaxed and stylish environment. Whether it is for business during the day or socially in the evenings it seems all bases are covered.

Hove Place, 35-37 First Avenue,
Hove, BN3 2FH, 01273 738266
www.hoveplace.co.uk
www.facebook.com/HovePlace
Follow them on Twitter: @HovePlace

Customers bought 2,000 water butts across Sussex, Kent and Hampshire last month (April) which the company said would help save thousands of litres of water in the coming months.

The record number follows sales of about 1,500 water butts in March, which was also a big rise.

The water company, which serves Brighton and has premises in Falmer, said: “Customers have responded to the call to use water wisely.”

The water butts are among a range of free and discounted water saving products available via Southern Water’s website www.southernwater.co.uk/discounts.

The site, which is non-profit making, also allows customers to download a voucher for 20 per cent off a range of water-saving gardening products at the DIY chain B&Q.

Andy Shaddick, Southern Water’s public affairs manager, said: “Even a small roof can help collect thousands of litres of water in a year – that’s enough to fill a large water butt many times over.

“These record sales figures show that customers are responding to our advice to use water wisely and we would like to thank them for their efforts.

“Not only is this helping to make the most of water resources across the south east, but, for customers with a water meter, it will also help them save money on their water bills.”

Mr Shaddick added: “The recent wet weather has given water sources in the south a much-needed boost, helping the region recover from one of the driest periods on record.

“But it is still important to make the best use of water.

“Natural underground sources, which account for the majority of water resources in the southern region, have benefited from the rain.

“But it will still take a wet winter for them to recover fully.”

Southern Water said that it was installing water meters for 500,000 homes in the south east by 2015 to help ensure it can continue to supply a region officially defined as “water stressed”.

It said that people with a meter used about 10 per cent less water.

The Loop Café-Bar & Coffee House
Nestling on Kemp Town seafront is this contemporary Anglo-Brazilian café-bar with a menu that features traditional English fare as well as some tasty Brazilian dishes.
Whether you choose one of the stylish red sofas, or the sunny south-facing front terrace, you can enjoy free Wi-Fi while you savour the homemade food and great selection of coffees. Open 10am–6pm seven days a week.
The Loop, 16 Marine Parade, Brighton,
01273 677944, www.theloop-brighton.co.uk

British & Modern European

Bardsley’s
Probably Brighton’s most popular fish ’n’ chip shop and restaurant with a large loyal clientele. Traditional and family-run with favourites and excellent daily fish specials. Open for lunch and dinner Tuesday to Saturday, it’s also a great party venue. There are massive fish platters and seasonal seafood, plus vegetarian choices.
Bardsley’s, 22–23a Baker Street, Brighton,
BN1 4JN, 01273 681256

Blanch House
Enjoy a leisurely Sunday lunch at Blanch House, Brighton’s iconic boutique hotel in central Kemp Town. The locally sourced menu features Sussex Smokie, 21-day aged rib of Sussex beef, Sussex pork loin and their signature ‘Blanch House’ sticky toffee pudding along with a selection of Sussex cheeses. Two courses for £15.95 and three courses for £19.95. Call to book your table.
Blanch House, 17 Atlingworth Street, Brighton, BN2 1PL, 01273 603504, info@blanchhouse.co.uk,
www.blanchhouse.co.uk

Hove Place
With arguably the nicest outdoor space in Brighton and Hove and a stylish new internal and external makeover, Hove Place Bistro Pub & Gardens is truly a haven for the discerning pub goer. You’ll find a great mix of pub classics, some wonderful surprises and bistro-style dishes, all made from scratch with thoughtfully sourced quality produce. Enjoy both the menu and the new look venue!
37 First Avenue, Hove, BN3 2FH
01273 738266 www.hoveplace.co.uk

The Cuthbert Pub & Kitchen
On Freshfield Road, opposite Queens Park Terrace, stands the newly opened Cuthbert Pub & Kitchen. In welcoming and comfortable surroundings this pub offers great value, delicious food, fantastic wines and, of course, a good pint of beer. It has a large garden and is perfect for families, offering a kids’ menu for £5 including choice of main courses, drinks and desserts. Food served: Monday to Sunday for lunch, plus a fantastic Sunday roast.
The Cuthbert Pub & Kitchen, 136 Freshfield Road, Brighton, BN2 0BR
01273 699693,
www.thecuthbertpubandkitchen.co.uk
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The Foragers
Winners of the prestigious Sussex Food and Drink Finals 2012 for Best Eating Experience in Sussex and awarded an AA Rosette for their excellent cuisine. Furthermore, take advantage of their award winning beer garden while the sun shines. To celebrate these accolades they are offering complimentary champagne cocktails to all bookings of ten or more, just make sure to mention Latest 7 when making your party booking !
The Foragers, 3 Stirling Place, Hove, BN3 3YU
01273 733134,
www.theforagerspub.co.uk

The Medicine Chest
The Medicine Chest is receiving glowing reviews for its fabulous new menu from head chef Sebastien Dupire. Look out for his signature Tournedos Rossini soon to feature on the spring menu. Move downwards to the bar for Mick Fuller’s Soul nights starting every Friday from 2 March. The last word in cocktails, this bar is also available for private hire. Call or book online.
The Medicine Chest, 51-55 Brunswick Street East, Hove BN3 1AU, 01273 770002,
www.themedicinechest.co.uk

The Old Bank Steak & Ribs
Kemp Town’s friendly new steakhouse restaurant serves delicious food with great service in a warm and comfortable setting. Locally owned and aiming to be the Cheers of the neighbourhood, The Old Bank offers quality steak and ribs, local catch of the day, grilled chicken and vegetarian dishes at great value prices. A fantastic wine list complements their wholesome and satisfying food. The kids’ menu is also great value. Open Mon–Fri, 5pm–9.30pm; Sat–Sun, 12pm–10pm; live background Sunday jazz 6–8pm, and open all day bank holidays. Plus the garden is now open!
The Old Bank, 120 St George’s Road, Kemp Town Village, BN1 1EA, 01273 682200, www.oldbankkemptownbrighton.com

The Upper Deck Restaurant at Rendezvous Casino
For a different dining experience, The Upper Deck Restaurant is set in the heart of the casino action while offering spectacular views over the English Channel, allowing you to enjoy the best of both worlds during your dining experience at the Rendezvous Casino, Brighton Marina. You don’t need to be a member to dine in The Upper Deck Restaurant; food is served from 12pm to 3am, and on Sunday evenings they serve a fabulous Chinese buffet available for just £5 per person.
The Upper Deck Restaurant, Rendezvous Casino, Brighton Marina, 01273 605602 www.rendezvouscasino.com/brighton

Chinese

Gars Restaurant
This old Brighton favourite offers an exciting menu with some great new ideas and a wholly different experience in terms of style and presentation. Smart service, beautiful interiors and a chic atmosphere make this one of the city’s top places to be seen. Start downstairs at the bar. Eat from £10.
Gars, 19 Prince Albert Street, Brighton
01273 321321, www.gars.co.uk

French

Cocoa Patisserie
Cocoa is an authentic French patisserie near Brighton station. Everything is homemade on the premises each morning with the finest ingredients. A selection of pastries, cakes, tarts, biscuits, jams, ice creams, sandwiches, quiches, toasties and salads to eat in or take away. Beautiful cakes made to order.
Cocoa, 48 Queens Road, Brighton, BN1 3XB,
01273 777412

New Steine Bistro
“With more than a soupçon of Gallic charm The New Steine Bistro are true bon viveurs. No fancy pants fashion fads here, but some well executed classics. Most importantly though is their open attitude; everyone gets the same charming welcome – guests and diners, locals and visitors alike – and when you have been once, you will want to return again and again.” – Andrew Kay, L7 food writer. Their reasonably priced menu starts at £12.50 for two courses, £14.50 for three, Sunday to Thursday; £16.50 for two courses, £18.50 for three on Friday and Saturday. A la carte menu available. Open 6pm.
New Steine Bistro, 10/11 New Steine, Brighton, BN2 1PB, 01273 681546/695415 www.newsteinehotel.com/restaurant.asp

Indian

Chaula’s Brighton
A second venue for this brilliant Indian restaurant is now open here in Brighton.
Superb regional dishes, fresh tasting and exciting, Chaula and her team breathe fresh air into the idea of Indian food with authentic recipes served in bright and stylish surroundings. The cooking is executed
with a light touch too, no heavy ghee-based sauces here but an altogether healthier approach – but not at the cost of flavour. Both delicious and affordable.
Chaula’s, 2-3 Little East Street, Brighton,
BN1 1HT, 01273 771661
www.chaulas.co.uk

Chaula’s Lewes
Chaula’s is renowned for its signature dishes, distinctive décor and friendly staff. All meals are made fresh to order and every curry has its own distinctively flavoured sauce. Also a wide variety of vegetarian, vegan as well as gluten and wheat-free dishes. Buffet available 11am–3pm Monday to Saturday.
Chaula’s Eastgate House, 6 Eastgate Street, Lewes, BN7 2LP, 01273 476707, www.chaulas.co.uk

The Chilli Pickle
Local champion of regional Indian cuisine using seasonal, Sussex produce. For lunch you can feast upon a selection of award-winning King Thalis, street snacks, dosas, Roomali Roti wraps and Kathi Kebabs. There’s plenty of choice for vegetarian gourmands to enjoy too. The Chilli Pickle has been recognised with a Michelin Bib, two AA rosettes, voted Top 100 UK restaurant in The National Restaurant Awards and runners-up in this year’s Brighton Foodie Awards. Lunch is served 12pm–3pm; Dinner 6pm–10.30pm Closed Tuesdays. Booking essential.
The Chilli Pickle, 17 Jubilee Street, Brighton
BN1 1GE, 01273 900383, www.thechillipickle.com

Italian

Donatello
Flagship venue of this local family-run business serving excellent Italian food in stylish surroundings. Brilliant value meal deals on blackboards – two courses £6.95 or three for £8.95 – as well as à la carte. The haunt of celebs in season from soap stars to politicos. Fun, friendly and fabulous value.
Donatello, Brighton Place, Brighton, BN1 1HJ,
01273 775477, www.donatello.co.uk

Fat Leo
The budget branch of the Donatello stable but you’d be hard-pressed to see why. Quality family dining in the Italian mould but a little less expensive. Popular with students and young families, with trendy interiors, and a menu with the signature set-price boards proclaiming any two courses £5.95, and three at £7.95.
Fat Leo, 16–17 Market Street, Brighton BN1 1HH,
01273 325135, www.fatleo.co.uk

Mediterraneo Deli
Mediterraneo Deli is indeed a family business, dedicated to serving you the best tasting, truly genuine and most authentic Sicilian food. The family-run deli offers mouth-watering daily specials, birthday cakes made to order and typical Sicilian products. They enjoy catering for all events from lunch meetings to dinner parties and weddings. Every dish is prepared daily and served fresh to order with ingredients genuinely sourced from Sicily. Open 9am–3pm Mon-Fri, 10am –3pm Sat,
Mediterraneo Deli, 2a Clyde Road, Brighton,
BN1 4NP, 01273 674350, www.mediterraneodeli.co.uk

Spanish

Agua Dulce
If you like your tapas authentic then this is the place for you. Brilliant traditional Spanish food with regional specialities in relaxed surroundings. Superb meat, fish and seafood tapas plus excellent larger dishes like their suckling pig. There is live flamenco every Thursday, and new for 2012 is Tapas Tuesday where you can get 50 per cent off tapas from a selected menu (booking essential). Paella, sangria…All that’s missing is the Mediterranean sun!
Agua Dulce, 10-11 Kings Road, Brighton,
BN1 1NE, 01273 328672,
www.aguadulce-restaurant.com

Tearooms

Talk of Tea
Talk of Tea is a hidden gem, a tea house tucked off of Western Road with the largest selection of loose leaf tea in Sussex. Choose from over 50 varieties to buy over the counter or to enjoy in the shop with snacks, cream tea and afternoon tea being served. All the cakes and scones are homemade by the owner and taste divine. Talk of Tea really is an antidote to all the chain coffee shops and offers a completely different experience, but don’t worry – they also do great coffee! Enjoy the sunny days in the lovely secluded patio or use the free wi-fi to work ‘from home’. Open daily 9am–6pm, Sunday 11am–4pm.
Talk of Tea, 26 Spring Street, Brighton, BN1 3EF, 01273 748444,
www.talkoftea.co.uk

Thai

The Green Mango
The Green Mango has arrived to spice up Brighton and Hove! This modern Thai restaurant is committed to giving you the complete Thai experience, with the most authentic food possible. Lunch starts at £4.95, and we’re open every day, so come down and ‘gin yur yur’ (eat a lot!)
The Green Mango, 8 Church Road, Hove, BN3 2FL,
01273 327226, www.thegreenmangohove.com

In honour of the recent release of BBC4’s Scandanavian crime thriller The Bridge, out now on DVD and Blu-ray box set, we have five copies to give away thanks to Noble PR. Comprised of 10 hour-long episodes, The Bridge begins when the body of a woman is found exactly in the middle of The Øresund Bridge, which connects the Swedish city of Malmö and the Danish capital Copenhagen. As the top-half of the body has been placed precisely in Swedish territory, and bottom half in Danish, a bi-national Scandinavian detective team is put together to solve the crime. To win a copy of the DVD boxset,

Answer the following:
Q What is the capital of Denmark?

To be in with a chance to win, email competitions@thelatest.co.uk with the name of the competition in the subject box and your answer to the question in the body of the email. Alternatively, write to us at the address at the front of the magazine. Don’t forget to give your name, address and telephone number.
Closing date for entries: Monday 28 May 2012.