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[] | 2016-08-26T13:12:27 | null | 2016-08-26T08:58:37 | Get the latest news from The Gazette in Blackpool - politics, transport, education, health, environment and more. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blackpoolgazette.co.uk%2Fnews%2Ftwo-injured-in-arson-attack-1-8090103.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/webimage/1.8090102.1472198300!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Two injured in ‘arson’ attack | null | null | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk | Investigations are continuing today into a fire which caused three people and a baby girl to flee a burning building in the night.
Fire crews were called to the blaze in Peter Street, Blackpool, just before 12.45am on Thursday after the alarm was raised by a neighbour.
When they arrived, flames were spreading through the ground floor hallway which is the entrance to two flats.
It is believed the property was deliberately torched.
Smoke alarms had gone off and a man and woman living in the ground floor flat attempted to put the flames out themselves.
The 36-year-old man was treated for burns to his feet and the woman, who is 31, was treated for smoke inhalation by the fire brigade.
A 22-year-old woman and one-year-old baby from the first floor flat escaped before fire crews arrived.
Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus went into the building to fight the flames.
Severe damage was caused to a carpet on the first floor, with smoke damage to the ground floor common entrance hallway and to the ground floor and first floor flat common areas.
Warren Topp, watch manager at Blackpool Fire Station, said: “The fire service always advise occupants to ‘get out, stay out and call the fire service out’ ensuring the door is closed on a fire and all occupants are evacuated.
“No attempts should be made to extinguish a fire that has the potential to endanger life.
“The smoke from the fire has the potential to overcome you.”
Det Con Kate Buckingham, of Blackpool CID, said: “Three people and a baby have been forced to escape to safety and it is only thanks to the quick-thinking actions of the occupants the incident was not more serious in nature.
“We would urge anyone who can help with our investigation to contact us.
“If you saw someone acting suspiciously in the area around the time of the fire, please call.”
Call police on 101. | http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/news/two-injured-in-arson-attack-1-8090103 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/ce856ca3d0a38bcc6af88b95d660161ec4168ebc35b5031e55c628ecbd990825.json |
[] | 2016-08-31T12:50:18 | null | 2016-08-31T12:00:00 | Visit now for the latest Blackpool business news - direct from The Gazette | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blackpoolgazette.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fbusiness%2Frecord-revenues-for-fylde-coast-energy-group-1-8097250.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/webimage/1.8097249.1472632816!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Record revenues for Fylde coast energy group | null | null | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk | Fylde coast energy firm Inspired Energy has reported record growth in its latest half year results.
The improvement shown in figures for the six months to the end of June, reflect integration of two firms bought in 2015.
Revenues rose by 56 per cent to £10.6m while pretax profit rose to £3.31m from £2.46m in the same period last year.
Inspired bought Wholesale Power in July last year and STC Energy and Carbon Holdings last November.
These allowed it access to new sectors such as the public sector, leisure and logisitics.
The company said its Procurement Corporate Order Book, which “provides strong visibility of revenues and is a consistent guide to the future performance of the Corporate Division”, had increased by 69 per cent to £25.7m
Janet Thornton, CEO of Inspired, said: “Once again, I am delighted by the strong performance of the group in the period, delivering record growth on all fronts, as we continue to deliver value-added services to our customers.
“The focus of the six months to June 30 was on the integration and relocation of the acquired businesses of WPUK and STC which have been achieved on target and within budget.
“In addition, the underlying businesses have continued to perform to plan, with sales opportunities created by the acquisitions already gaining traction.
“The record results are again testament to the commitment and expertise of the Group’s team.
“The Group continues to deliver strong organic growth and the Corporate Division is now firmly established as a leading energy consultant to UK Corporates.
“The SME division also continues to contribute strong revenue, profit and cash to the Group, with minimal increase in headcount and I am pleased with the progress that this division is continuing to make.
“The momentum built in the last two years continues unabated with the second half of the year starting strongly.
“Since 30 June 2016, a major retail focussed corporate customer of STC, having engaged with Inspired’s Risk Managed Team, has entered into a contract that is now the largest signed by the Group to date.
“We look forward to delivering another set of strong results for the year ended December 31.” | http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/news/business/record-revenues-for-fylde-coast-energy-group-1-8097250 | en | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/36739866949ea7efb51ed7971acb1a258a357030d6524a11480a464b1e640c19.json |
[] | 2016-08-30T10:50:00 | null | 2016-08-30T09:53:02 | Get the latest news from The Gazette in Blackpool - politics, transport, education, health, environment and more. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blackpoolgazette.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fman-stabbed-neighbour-in-row-over-water-bombs-1-8095304.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/webimage/1.8094698.1472547162!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Man stabbed neighbour in row over water bombs | null | null | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk | AN irate neighbour lost his temper and stabbed a man because he was angry water bombs had been thrown at his freshly cleaned windows.
Jason Hutchinson, 36, has been jailed for four years after stabbing Liam Hilton with a Stanley knife after a row.
Preston Crown Court heard Hutchinson, of The Crescent, Bamber Bridge, had been staying at his girlfriend’s house in Ribbleton when he fell out with a neighbour on June 22.
Hanifa Patel, prosecuting, told the court Hutchinson had been doing DIY and spent the day cleaning windows.
When he discovered water bombs had been thrown he started arguing with Mr Hilton, with bad feeling continuing throughout the day.
Shortly before 8pm Mr Hilton returned home to discover there had been further trouble while he had been out.
A scuffle broke out and Mr Hilton was struck so hard he thought he had been attacked with a knuckle duster.
But as he fell to his knees he realised blood was gushing out of his side and he had been stabbed.
Mr Hilton was taken to Royal Preston Hospital where he underwent surgery for the gaping wound, which had perforated his diaphragm.
Anthony Parkinson, defending, said Hutchinson’s anger at his work being damaged, coupled with the cans of Guinness he had consumed, contributed to the incident.
Hutchinson pleaded guilty to wounding with intent and possession of a bladed article.
Judge Christopher Cornwall jailed him for four years. | http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/news/man-stabbed-neighbour-in-row-over-water-bombs-1-8095304 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/1f9d4720c3724fbcd7598bff8df90844f73501235e3dc2d810e04e863b16ff39.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T14:48:50 | null | 2016-08-26T14:00:29 | Get the latest news from The Gazette in Blackpool - politics, transport, education, health, environment and more. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blackpoolgazette.co.uk%2Fnews%2Frusty-the-donkey-trots-to-bispham-hospice-1-8090298.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/webimage/1.8090293.1472203683!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Rusty the donkey trots to Bispham hospice | null | null | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk | An unlikely star has been born, with Rusty the donkey giving quite an ass-ured performance!
He posed for the cameras when he visited patients at Trinity Hospice and Brian House yesterday.
Doreen Hadgraft has her day made by a visit from Rusty.
The 17-year-old jack, from the Manchester Donkey Sanctuary, was brought into the hospice to “put a smile on people’s faces.”
Janet Atkins, Corporate Fundraiser for the hospice, said: “Rusty came into Brian House to see the children who were in there.
“He’s been doing this for quite a long time and he’s very chilled out, he liked to pose for the camera a little bit as well.”
Janet added that it wasn’t just the children who wanted to get a picture with Rusty.
Rusty came into Brian House to see the children who were in there
“We went through to our adult unit and there was quite a number of patients who wanted him to visit them in their rooms.
“And then we went up to our day unit where the patients in there all crowded round to have photos.
“It definitely put a smile on people’s faces.”
Patients and staff at Trinity Hospice and Brian House in Bispham had an unusual visitor today in the shape of Rusty the donkey.
Elizabeth Welsh goes head-to-head with Rusty | http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/news/rusty-the-donkey-trots-to-bispham-hospice-1-8090298 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/ecf5ed4f652e4095bb00b935ae7095cdcc62970818259e79912c861f4094b450.json |
[] | 2016-08-30T10:49:56 | null | 2016-08-30T11:30:28 | Get the latest news from The Gazette in Blackpool - politics, transport, education, health, environment and more. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blackpoolgazette.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flancashire-pokemon-hunters-warned-over-crimes-1-8095347.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/webimage/1.8095346.1472548693!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Lancashire Pokemon hunters warned over crimes | null | null | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk | Police in Lancashire have issued a fresh safety alert after the county was named as the worst in England and Wales for crimes related to the gaming craze Pokemon Go.
Lancashire Constabulary dealt with 39 reports of Pokemon-related crimes during July – the highest of 29 forces in England and Wales.
People should avoid potentially dangerous locations that could make you vulnerable to injury, or become a victim of crime
And the figures have prompted senior officers to warn gamers out hunting Pokemon characters about the dangers they could be facing.
“People should avoid potentially dangerous locations that could make you vulnerable to injury, or become a victim of crime,” said a spokesman at the Constabulary’s headquarters in Hutton.
The game, which is played on mobile phones using satellite navigation, was only officially launched in the UK in July. Yet in its first month it was involved in at least 290 police incidents including robbery, assault, trespass and motoring offences. Players use their cameras, overlayed with graphics, to catch digital creatures.
Of the 29 police forces who responded to a Freedom of Information request, Lancashire had the highest number of crimes.
No details were released of of offences committed or arrests made. But police across the country say Pokemon Go players have not only been victims, but also perpetrators of crime or anti-social behaviour.
In Surrey police say they were called out to a brawl involving 30 people on a Pokemon hunt. In North Wales a man was reported for inviting children into his home saying he had “lots of Pokemons” in the house.
In London and Greater Manchester robbers set up traps to lure players into an area to rob them of their phones.
Drivers in various parts of the country have been caught playing the game at the wheel, while British Transport Police reported at least two cases of children trespassing on the railway looking for the digital characters.
The Lancashire Police spokesman advised players not to trespass or put themselves in any risk while using the game.
“Never enter any water. Pokemon do not appear beyond the safety of the shoreline.
“ And don’t enter derelict structures, unlit footpaths or alleyways,” he said. “Please remember to be safe and alert at all times, don’t drive and play, and respect the locations you visit.” | http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/news/lancashire-pokemon-hunters-warned-over-crimes-1-8095347 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/448d5a187362fbf5f5ca64873a5cf34f4455bdad31351da15311a39c7a12e2b0.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:13:43 | null | 2016-08-25T12:55:47 | Visit now for the latest theatre & comedy news - direct from The Gazette in Blackpool | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blackpoolgazette.co.uk%2Fwhats-on%2Ftheatre-and-comedy%2Fend-of-the-roald-for-illyria-1-8087831.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/webimage/1.8087830.1472120742!/image/image.jpg | en | null | End of the Roald for Illyria | null | null | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk | The finale of the open air theatre season at Lytham Hall will bring both joy and a tinge of sadness to visiting company Illyria this Sunday afternoon.
Illyria will be giving their penultimate performance of the Roald Dahl children’s favourite Danny the Champion of the World which has been playing to substantial family audiences at venues all over the United Kingdom.
Their 95-day tour has included a week at Cornwall’s famous Minack Theatre as well as shows at Fulham Palace, Hartland Abbey, Chepstow Castle and Tatton Park.
Illyria’s artistic director Oliver Gray who travelled from his base in Cornwall for his first visit to Lytham Hall in July feels that his cast of six are relishing the chance to return to one of their favourite venues at the end of their marathon tour.
“They simply love the calmness of the beautiful parkland at Lytham Hall and always find that the Lytham audience in August, many of them children, is always one of the most responsive on the tour. I was delighted to see Lytham Hall for myself and found it a most impressive setting for open air theatre,” he said.
Illyria stalwart Ffion Glyn who plays the pram-pushing vicar’s wife Mrs Clipstone pays tribute to the quality of Road Dahl’s writing.
“There is sadness and tension in Danny the Champion the World, as well as much humour, and that has surprised and appealed to our audiences all over England, Scotland and Wales this summer. We will be a little sad too giving the penultimate performance of memorable tour. It’s an eye-catching show and I think the families at Lytham Hall are in for a Bank Holiday treat.”
Open air theatre organiser Julian Wilde believes that Illyria will bring the season to a happy conclusion with one of Roald Dahl’s most appealing works.
“I am sure Illyria will do us proud once again. We have already sold a large number of tickets and I do advise everyone to book in advance as we are heading for a full house. ”
Gates which will be open from 2pm for picnickers, with the play starting at 4pm, and the audience should bring their own folding chairs or rugs. An area in front of the stage will be reserved for small children.
Tickets are £13, with concessions of £10, £6.50 and £3.
Book on-line on Illyria’s website at www.illyria.uk.com | http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/whats-on/theatre-and-comedy/end-of-the-roald-for-illyria-1-8087831 | en | 2016-08-25T00:00:00 | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/bc0a3b42407b61b3b99343405dc959a421fe595b92be84ae9a91186c5f57cf96.json |
[] | 2016-08-31T12:49:30 | null | 2016-08-31T13:04:12 | Visit now for the latest music news - direct from The Gazette in Blackpool | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blackpoolgazette.co.uk%2Fwhats-on%2Fmusic%2Fpier-jam-braves-storm-with-more-stars-1-8097973.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/webimage/1.8097972.1472645030!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Pier Jam braves storm with more stars | null | null | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk | Pier Jam will make its long awaited return to North Pier this Saturday, just so long as the weather stays calm.
Part two of the four-part series was called off on Saturday, August 20 due to “unprecedented weather”, in line with advice from the Authorities, Local Licensing & Pier Safety Officers.
Duke Dumont, Tchami, Philip George and Son of 8 had been due to perform at the house music event but the adverse weather conditions made this impossible.
However ticket holders for Pier Jam 2 were offered a refund or the chance to transfer their ticket over to this weekend’s event.
Part three on Saturday is headlined by Hannah Wants, with performances from Shadowchild, Shiba San, Tough Love and Monki also scheduled.
Hannah Wants headlines the event on the back of being voted Best Bass DJ at the Pacha Music Awards and Best DJ at the BMA’s in 2015.
Over the last few years her hard-hitting style has made her world-renowned and a must for any festival organisers.
Shadowchild is the alias of Simon Neale, somewhat of a veteran of the electronic music scene.
Also joining them is WMC Award winner Shiba San, BBC Radio 1’s Monki and Tough Love, best known for their top 20 single ‘So Freakin’ Tight’.
Tickets are on sale from £20 and are available at http://www.pierjam.com/tickets. | http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/whats-on/music/pier-jam-braves-storm-with-more-stars-1-8097973 | en | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/857641922bb86004cec60b9f74281ab0977e0bb356b213a2ded457f0a8d6fb4b.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:12:04 | null | 2016-08-26T13:02:40 | Visit now for the latest entertainment and leisure news and features - from The Gazette in Blackpool | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blackpoolgazette.co.uk%2Fwhats-on%2Fhave-hotpots-fallen-foul-of-the-olympic-bosses-1-8090812.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/webimage/1.8090811.1472212942!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Have Hotpots fallen foul of the Olympic bosses? | null | null | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk | A county folk band has suffered its own Olympic disqualification.
As well as dealing with doping scandals and worry over Paralympic funding, the International Olympics Committee (IOC) has been scrutinising the 2008 song The Beer Olympics, by The Lancashire Hotpots.
Members of the band say they have been issued a ‘cease and desist’ notice by the IOC, claiming they have infringed copyright on the Olympic name.
A statement released on the band’s website said: “It’s nice to see them finally catch up with a song that we first released in 2008, I’m guessing the Olympic breakfast at the Little Chef is next, get one while you can.
“So, not wishing to get into any massive legal trouble (we can’t pay for that and the ale) we have decided to re-title the song to see if that gets the legal bigwigs off our backs.”
The new title has been announced as The Beer International Non-Profit Non-Governmental Sporting Quad Yearly Event.
“It’s a strange thing that they’re coming after an entity as small and daft as ours,” said Dickie Ticker the percussionist who wrote the song.
“Under something called Article 40, it seems that you can’t use the word Olympics in any business capacity. People would probably use a lot of words to describe our band, but business wouldn’t be one of them.”
He added: “The re-titling has made the song funnier than it was and I hope it’s enough to put them off.
“But we still sing the word in the song, so are we going to have to change that too? We’re testing the waters to see if that pleases the Olympic Gods, but if not, we’ll have to erase it from our catalogues.”
The IOC issued a statement saying it was the exclusive owner of the rights to the Olympic Games and associated symbols and emblems.
It said: “The IOC is particularly attentive to the protection of its intellectual properties rights and assets. As such, the IOC asks that all non-authorized uses of the Olympic Properties, in particular, for commercial purposes, be ceased accordingly.”
In 2012, The British Sugarcraft Guild was told it could face court proceedings if Olympic logos were reproduced on cakes at a show. | http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/whats-on/have-hotpots-fallen-foul-of-the-olympic-bosses-1-8090812 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/bd3283f46b1e455830ee72b40a6dfd671256d48b2da9ad884a613068e232381a.json |
[] | 2016-08-30T12:48:15 | null | 2016-08-30T12:07:52 | Visit now for the latest horse racing news and reports - direct from The Gazette | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blackpoolgazette.co.uk%2Fsport%2Fhorse-racing%2Fsimpson-s-selections-1-8095663.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/webimage/1.8095662.1472555251!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Simpson’s Selections | null | null | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk | You're almost there.We've just sent a confirmation email to . Check it out to confirm your registration.
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[] | 2016-08-30T10:49:54 | null | 2016-08-30T11:01:52 | Get the latest news from The Gazette in Blackpool - politics, transport, education, health, environment and more. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blackpoolgazette.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fbank-staff-set-for-marathon-charity-walk-1-8095479.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/webimage/1.8095477.1472551291!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Bank staff set for marathon charity walk | null | null | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk | Two Blackpool bank workers will join 123 colleagues from across the country on a marathon trek along the Nidderdale Way on September 16 to raise funds for charity partner Hospice UK.
The fund-raisers, from Clydesdale and Yorkshire Banks, will be pulling on their boots and contributing to the more than five million steps the team will take to complete the 26-mile hike and to celebrate the £5m fund-raising milestone already reached for hospice care.
We are so lucky to see new faces and old friends come on these amazing fund-raising challenges, and with such enthusiasm and determination
The challenge aims to raise more than £90,000 for Hospice UK with the banks matching the funding pound for pound to make every step count double.
The hike will take the team through one of the most stunning parts of the Yorkshire Dales, recognised as an area of outstanding natural beauty.
The route will demand eight to 12 hours of trekking over undulating terrain to complete, taking in picturesque villages and remarkable reservoirs along the way.
The expedition is the latest phase in an impressive history of challenges completed by Clydesdale and Yorkshire Banks employees, who have previously cycled from coast to coast from the North Sea to the Irish Sea, scaled Ben Nevis and hiked along Hadrian’s Wall.
Carol Graham, 54, works as a mortgage advisor in Yorkshire Bank’s Blackpool branch and will be taking part in the hike alongside colleague Hayley Connor.
Carol said: “I’m really looking forward to taking part in the hike alongside so many colleagues to support Hospice UK. I’ve no doubt it will be challenging at points, but I’m sure it will be a great experience and knowing that the bank is matching our fundraising efforts will provide extra motivation along the way.”
Clydesdale and Yorkshire Banks have been working with Hospice UK for eight years, raising more than £5m to date, to provide vital support to patients and their families at more than 200 hospices across the UK. Throughout the partnership, employees have also contributed more than 37,000 volunteering hours to their local hospices.
Tracey Bleakley, chief executive at Hospice UK, said: “We are so lucky to see new faces and old friends come on these amazing fund-raising challenges, and with such enthusiasm and determination.” | http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/news/bank-staff-set-for-marathon-charity-walk-1-8095479 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/fdb90cc575133dc3a70b806356f97fb193e8fd5ac915717249890689d0f2ba08.json |
[] | 2016-08-31T06:50:09 | null | 2016-08-31T06:00:04 | Visit now for the latest Blackpool crime news - direct from The Gazette | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blackpoolgazette.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fcrime%2Fi-am-a-drunken-idiot-says-defendant-1-8096146.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/webimage/1.8087331.1472566559!/image/image.jpg | en | null | ‘I am a drunken idiot’ says defendant | null | null | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk | A street drinker who deliberately defied police orders told an officer “I am a drunken idiot.”
Daniel Morris, 30, of Trent Road, South Shore, was found guilty of failing to comply with a police constable’s instruction not to consume alcohol in a designated public place, after a trial in his absence.
He was fined £60 with £85 costs and ordered to pay £30 victims’ surcharge by Blackpool Magistrates’ Court. Prosecutor, Chrissie Hunt, said a police officer on foot patrol on the resort’s Lytham Road saw Morris drinking from a can of lager on June 20 at 7pm.
The officer told him he was in an area where drinking on the street was not allowed and told him to stop.
When Morris realised his can was going to be taken from him he walked quickly over the road drinking from the can. | http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/news/crime/i-am-a-drunken-idiot-says-defendant-1-8096146 | en | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/5c7b0d086c1fd94f497e964cc23a8a368d47e375649a48998516760ec686bf3a.json |
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] | 2016-08-26T13:13:31 | null | 2016-08-24T14:21:18 | Visit now for the latest theatre & comedy news - direct from The Gazette in Blackpool | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blackpoolgazette.co.uk%2Fwhats-on%2Ftheatre-and-comedy%2Freview-sunny-afternoon-at-manchester-opera-house-1-8086200.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/webimage/1.8086199.1472044863!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Review: Sunny Afternoon at Manchester Opera House | null | null | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk | It was only appropriate that I rocked up to Manchester’s Opera House on a classic English sunny afternoon, the city almost horizontal in the longed-for heat.
Within sight of the theatre was mayhem as theatre-goers and a smattering of celebrities packed into the press night showing of multiple Olivier award-winning Sunny Afternoon, the latest musical to land in the city and one with a buzz we haven’t seen in a while.
This is a very British musical, but is much more than a showcase for 60s legends The Kinks and a celebration of Britishness, it is a reminder of how stupendous their musical, societal and political legacy actually is - and what’s more it’s a great night out.
If you think you are not really a fan of the Kinks, you probably are really.
The band’s raw, powerful and riotous sounds and lyrics are the backdrop to more than one generation and though germinated in the 60s moved across the 70s, 80s, 90s and are just as resonant now.
This genius of this production, already a hit in London and now on tour, is that Kinks frontman Ray Davies and his team, who created the story, have sought out some extraordinarily talented musicians to recreate that authentic Kinks sounds and tell the tale of the band’s explosion on to the music scene.
The cast play and sing their own music with remarkable power, with only a few supporting musicians on stage.
Hits such as ‘You’ve really got me’, ‘Dedicated follower of fashion’, ‘Waterloo Sunset’ and the eponymous ‘Sunny Afternoon’ are belted out by the remarkable former Jethro Tull band member Ryan O’Donnell (as Ray Davies) Mark Newnham (Dave Davies), Garmon Rhys (bassist Pete Quaife) and Andrew Gall (as drummer Mick Avory), with the support of a small powerful cast with a special mention for talented Lisa Wright, as Ray’s wife Rasa.
It’s also easy to forget Davies penned tunes for other artists and elements of this discography are included in this show, namely ‘Stop your sobbing’ and ‘I go to sleep’ which were both recorded by Davies’ one time squeeze Chrissie Hynde (of Pretenders fame).
Also on the playlist is my favourite ‘Lola’ which has been recorded since by multiple artists - it is also a little known fact that Davies had to alter the song from Coca Cola to Cherry Cola in the British version of the song to appease the staid BBC re a commercial reference.
The scene where the band stab holes in their amplifiers to crate their unique sounds, explains why it is quite so loud.
Signs stuck to theatre walls to warn of this fact in advance.
But the show starts low-key as it introduces the Davies brothers and their family and the early development of The Kinks, the storylines focusing on emotional highs and lows with the constant battle between artists and management.
More importantly it chronicles the socialist-leaning Kinks v. the system, their battles with the taxman and the rude and unfair realities of the music business and 60s exploitative business in general.
It was also fantastic to see the man himself Ray Davies not just in attendance on this special night but making an appearance on stage with his guitar at the age of 72. A real honour to be there.
A fantastic and entertaining night exploring the euphoric highs and lows of a band and of Britain in the grip of rapid change. It resonates and not just amongst the Kinks’ most loyal fan base.
As I made my way out of the historic theatre, I could hear a deep choral bass emanating from the confines of the men’s bathroom, which was quickly accompanied by a sing along from the queue.
I will now be humming it ‘All day and all of the night’..
*Runs until August 27 | http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/whats-on/theatre-and-comedy/review-sunny-afternoon-at-manchester-opera-house-1-8086200 | en | 2016-08-24T00:00:00 | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/48b7b0aea9f0422ab07534c0f496eb39e2f731f7d329b83a7794fcf1bf1e309d.json |
[] | 2016-08-29T12:50:06 | null | 2016-08-29T12:10:21 | Get the latest news from The Gazette in Blackpool - politics, transport, education, health, environment and more. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blackpoolgazette.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fstill-time-to-have-your-say-on-policing-1-8094267.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/webimage/1.8053625.1472468998!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Still time to have your say on policing | null | null | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk | Time is running out for Lancashire residents to have their say on how the county is policed by taking part in Police and Crime Commissioner Clive Grunshaw’s survey.
Feedback from the online poll will be used to shape the Commissioner’s new police and crime plan, which sets out how police and community safety partners work together to keep Lancashire safe.
I am delighted so many people have taken this chance to have their say on policing in Lancashire but if you haven’t, there is still time
Hundreds of people have so far taken part in the Let’s Talk Policing consultation, meeting the Commissioner out and about in towns across the county or via the online survey.
Anyone who has yet to do so has until Sunday September 4 to make their voice heard.
Mr Grunshaw said: “I am delighted so many people have taken this chance to have their say on policing in Lancashire but if you haven’t, there is still time.
“It is my job to be your voice, as the public of Lancashire, on policing matters. It is important my new police and crime plan reflects your views and needs.
“This is plan is at the heart of everything we do and will set the policing priorities for the next four years as well as determining how I delegate resources to the Chief Constable. This is an important chance to make sure your views are heard.”
For details about the consultation and to take part in the online survey, visit http://lancashire-pcc.gov.uk/lets-talk-policing/ | http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/news/still-time-to-have-your-say-on-policing-1-8094267 | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/b5941cc68c7c37e828770d78c19eebe159f4840a792bb8188de65958bd151637.json |
[] | 2016-08-31T14:48:35 | null | 2016-08-31T14:24:38 | Visit now for the latest Blackpool and Lancashire cricket news and reports - direct from The Gazette | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blackpoolgazette.co.uk%2Fsport%2Fcricket%2Fblackpool-s-derby-defeat-opens-up-title-race-1-8098217.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/webimage/1.8098216.1472649852!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Blackpool’s derby defeat opens up title race | null | null | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk | Fleetwood breathed new life into their fading Northern Premier League title bid with a four-wicket derby win over a Blackpool side which included Lancashire captain Steven Croft.
The Red Rose skipper found himself overshadowed by Fleetwood professional Daryn Smit, who dismissed him and three Blackpool team-mates to take his wicket tally to 11 in two games for his new club.
The South African had claimed seven debut wickets in the 79-run defeat at Preston on Saturday which appeared to have virtually extinguished Fleetwood’s title bid.
Back up to third place, Fleetwood are 11 points behind Blackpool and a further 11 behind Leyland, who returned to the top with yesterday’s seven-wicket win over a Darwen side dismissed for 77.
But Fleetwood’s Broadwater win sets up an intriguing final three weekends of the season. And although Blackpool still have a game in hand, they will have some scars to heal after being removed for just 98 in 37.3 overs yesterday, having chosen to bat.
Special guest Croft scored close to half of them before falling lbw to Smit for 44.
Stephen Twist was Blackpool’s next-best with 17 but was the only player outside the top three to score more than three as the innings fell away spectacularly.
While Smit led the way with 4-23, Adam Parker almost matched him with 3-23 and then hit his fourth half-century of the season.
Parker was run out for 53, having hit eight fours, but set Fleetwood on their way to a winning 102-6 from 47.1 overs, despite Blackpool professional Daryl Mitchell’s 3-26.
Guest pro Ockert Erasmus couldn’t save St Annes from back-to-back home defeats over the holiday weekend as Chorley dismissed them for 99 on Monday.
Erasmus filled the gap left by fellow South African Shadley van Schalkwyk but St Annes were beaten by six wickets.
The home innings quickly fell apart after Luke Wilks’ opening 37. Kieran McCullagh did most damage with 5-49 as St Annes were removed in 37.1 overs.
Erasmus, out for a single, then took a couple of wickets but Chorley patiently progressed to 100-4 in 47.5 overs, with Nekoli Parris making 40. | http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/sport/cricket/blackpool-s-derby-defeat-opens-up-title-race-1-8098217 | en | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/0567ebdfc4117ca5ba855a4a1044c2c0daf592851cecb909571488bde24df64f.json |
[] | 2016-08-27T06:48:55 | null | 2016-08-27T06:00:02 | Get the latest news from The Gazette in Blackpool - politics, transport, education, health, environment and more. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blackpoolgazette.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fexpo-win-could-leave-blackpool-with-15m-legacy-1-8091604.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/webimage/1.8091602.1472226842!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Expo win could leave Blackpool with £15m legacy | null | null | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk | Blackpool is in the running to host a once-in-a-lifetime celebration, showcasing the best of art, culture and design across the north of England.
The resort is one of four finalists hoping to stage the Great Exhibition of the North, with judges visiting next week.
Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen
Organisations from across the region are now being asked to throw their weight behind the campaign, to bring the two-month exhibition to Blackpool.
Marketing Lancashire, the Lancashire Enterprise Partnership and Blackpool Council submitted the joint bid to host the 2018 event, and the Department for Culture, Media and Sport has announced the shortlist.
Blackpool’s Winter Gardens has been chosen as the “hub” that would host the exhibition.
The resort is now up against Bradford, Newcastle-Gateshead and Sheffield to host the event.
Blackpool is absolutely the right place to host this
Blackpool Council deputy leader Coun Gillian Campbell, said: “We are delighted that Blackpool has been selected to move into the next phase of this process.
“The Great Exhibition of the North is a hugely exciting opportunity and one that we firmly believe that Blackpool can deliver for the benefit of all of Lancashire.
“Blackpool has a long history of staging world-class events and we are confident that, given the chance, we can produce something that will truly capture the public’s imagination.
“We are the perfect location to celebrate the best of art, culture and design across the North of England.”
Ruth Connor, chief executive of Marketing Lancashire, said the team was working together to make the “best submission”, showcasing the latest design, innovation and “pioneering spirit”.
She said: “The heart of the exhibition would be Blackpool, but would have a hub and spoke effect in Lancashire and the north.”
She described the town as the UK’s favourite seaside resort, and said: “We know we already have a thriving visitor economy, we’ve got a large exhibition space in the Winter Gardens complex.
“For us, the core principle would be centred around pleasure palaces, because the original exhibition in 1851 was how the Crystal Palace was built. It’s all about culture, design, art and technology.”
The exhibition would have elements including a digital palace, a palace of dance, a palace of “new realities”, and Ruth described the event as a “real diverse offer”.
She said: “Part of it is the latest technology, robotics, product design and manufacturing, because of Lancashire being the home of advanced manufacturing.
“From a digital perspective, visitors can interact with the latest in IT and gaming and computing and digital arts.
“We are trying to create experiences where visitors will not only come and enjoy, but experience and explore as well.”
She added: “What better way to showcase the Winter Gardens than having this pleasure palaces exhibition, where people get to see it first hand.
“It is about using one of our most important assets from a heritage perspective, but actually bringing it to the modern day.”
She said hosting the exhibition would support the resort’s vision to “make the Winter Gardens a leading UK centre for popular culture”.
An interview panel will visit Blackpool next week, where they will be shown the Winter Gardens and “how the resort will deliver”.
There will be interviews with Sir Gary Verity, chief executive of Welcome to Yorkshire and chairman of the Great Exhibition Board, and the winning venue will be announced this autumn.
Ruth said: “We are giving it our all, there’s tremendous ambition to secure this for Lancashire.
“Blackpool is absolutely the right place to host this.
“We believe we’ve got the strength, the right assets, and above all the people to deliver it.
“It’s about putting ourselves on the map, it’s saying we can do this, we want this.
“We’ve got a great foundation already with 63m visitors per year, and it’s about saying we can do more.”
Ruth said the team was bidding for a £5m initial fund.”
She added: “There’s a legacy attached of around £15m, so the idea is we create a reason to come, visitors come and spend while they are here, and also stay over.”
A new visitor economy strategy for Lancashire aims to grow visitor numbers from 63 million a year to 70 million by 2020.
Blackpool will play a key role in reaching that goal, as current host to 17 million visitors annually.
Support needs to be shown as part of the bidding process for the chance to stage the exhibition.
Tony Attard, chairman of Marketing Lancashire, said: “When asked if I would support a bid to host the Great exhibition of the North I had no hesitation.
“Lancashire has a great heritage of creativity and innovation and indeed was the powerhouse of the Industrial revolution that gave birth to the Great exhibition in 1881.”
John Barnett, High Sheriff of Lancashire, said: “Blackpool has undergone a major renaissance over the last 10 years with new attractions, the headlands, rejuvenated facilities like the Winter Gardens and I believe that attracting the Great Exhibition of the North to Blackpool would bring these improvements to the nation’s attention, to change outdated perceptions of the resort.”
Ruth Eastwood, chief executive of Grand Theatre Blackpool said: “As one of England’s most celebrated architectural gems and a fully-functioning theatre, we look forward to welcoming new and different audiences to both our beautiful building and our rich artistic programme.”
Daryl Platt, executive director of commercial development at Blackpool and The Fylde College said: “I welcome the news that Blackpool has been shortlisted.
“The exhibition would be a welcome opportunity for our students to be involved with a high profile event and gain valuable workplace experience in this dynamic and thriving industry.”
And Illuminations designer, Lawrence Llewelyn-Bowen described the Winter Gardens as “The most magnificent palace of amusement in the world, a jewel box of architectural styles…Hollywood glamour”
Show your support at www.marketinglancashire.com. | http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/news/expo-win-could-leave-blackpool-with-15m-legacy-1-8091604 | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/214c984a054ae4404c43054dc13b13e899943cf293056ae41ce054748c4d928d.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:13:26 | null | 2016-08-24T10:03:40 | Television and film news, reviews and features - from The Gazette in Blackpool | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blackpoolgazette.co.uk%2Fwhats-on%2Ftv-and-film%2Fwar-dogs-an-engrossing-and-frequently-uproarious-comedy-of-errors-1-8085483.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/webimage/1.8085480.1472029397!/image/image.jpg | en | null | War Dogs: An engrossing and frequently uproarious comedy of errors | null | null | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk | Based on an article in Rolling Stone magazine and a subsequent book, War Dogs heavily dramatizes the true story of two enterprising twentysomethings, who became multi-millionaires as arms dealers to the US military.
Director Todd Phillips, mastermind of The Hangover films, and co-writer Jason Smilovic don’t let the truth get in the way of spinning an entertaining yarn.
They embellish the jaw-dropping rags-to-riches narrative with a hare-brained chase through the notorious Triangle of Death to the south of Baghdad, and some fizzing one-liners, which are used as chapter headings to bookmark each stage of the journey.
Miles Teller and Jonah Hill, who garnered numerous awards for their eye-catching work in Whiplash and The Wolf Of Wall Street respectively, are an incendiary double-act.
They clamber over various obstacles thrown in their characters’ paths and brazenly wisecrack in the face of death.
Phillips’ film opens with TV news footage from the war in Iraq in 2008.
Miles Teller as David Packouz
“I see 17,000 dollars,” explains massage therapist David Packouz (Teller). “That’s what it costs to outfit an American soldier.”
Narrating his own extraordinary story, David introduces us to his wife Iz (Ana de Armas), with whom he hopes to raise a family by selling bed sheets to local care homes.
His get-rich-quick scheme flops and David is reluctant to tell his spouse that the boxes of bedding cluttering up their apartment are not their golden ticket to a brighter future.
At this low ebb, David meets his friend Efraim Diveroli (Hill), who has discovered a website which lists contracts that the US military needs to be fulfilled.
Jonah Hill as Efraim Diveroli
“When life kicked me, I stayed down. But Efraim? He kicked back,” gushes David, who agrees to become a partner in this shadowy yet highly lucrative business.
The buddies tender for a massive munitions contract with the help of infamous dealer Henry Girard (Bradley Cooper) and underbid by 53 million dollars.
David travels to Albania to fulfil the contract, aided by his driver Bashkim (JB Blanc), who knows which palms to grease.
When David questions the morality of the business, which he keeps secret from Iz, Efraim immediately hits back.
“This isn’t about being pro-war,” he counsels David. “It’s about being pro-money.”
Bolstered by strong performances from the two leads, War Dogs is an engrossing and frequently uproarious comedy of errors.
Phillips and Smilovic’s script short changes the supporting characters: Iz exists solely to prick David’s conscience with her fleeting words of wisdom.
However, they do they craft some big laughs like when the buddies visit a weapons expo in Las Vegas and David pithily describes the event as “Comic-Con with grenades”.
War - what is it good for?
It’s very good for lining the pockets of the greedy and the enterprising. | http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/whats-on/tv-and-film/war-dogs-an-engrossing-and-frequently-uproarious-comedy-of-errors-1-8085483 | en | 2016-08-24T00:00:00 | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/683b19d6c3a356efda1f561f540c6e79655962623436f7b1db0485b7cab84876.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:09:41 | null | 2016-08-25T16:15:03 | Visit now for the latest Blackpool FC news and reports - direct from The Gazette | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blackpoolgazette.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Fblackpool-fc%2Fmidfielder-payne-signs-for-blackpool-1-8089160.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/webimage/1.8089159.1472138088!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Midfielder Payne signs for Blackpool | null | null | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk | Blackpool have signed midfielder Jack Payne from Peterborough on a one-year deal, with the option of a second season.
The 24-year-old is yet to play this season, having spent almost all of the last campaign on loan at Leyton Orient.
Having made his debut for Gillingham as a 16-year-old in 2008, Payne made over 100 League appearances for the Kent club before joining Posh in January 2013, initially on loan.
He played 115 times for Peterborough before joining Orient last September and playing 32 games.
Payne, who was linked with League One Southend last week, told the Blackpool website: “I want to come here and be out of this league with this club.
I need to get myself playing again, get myself back out there and prove, not to everyone else but more to myself, that I can get back to the form that I was showing a couple of years ago.”
Manager Gary Bowyer said: “I’m delighted that we’ve been able to get it done and a lot of the credit has to go to Jack himself for wanting to come and play for us.
“He’s got some ability on the ball for us in the middle of the park and he sees a pass.I know what he’s going to bring to us and we’re looking forward to it.”
Payne’s last game was for Leyton Orient against Dagenham and Redbridge in April. | http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/sport/football/blackpool-fc/midfielder-payne-signs-for-blackpool-1-8089160 | en | 2016-08-25T00:00:00 | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/7159ebdb8955e4b72b62dfdcb0d3a9c902a94fcaa2e32e9f0d2e25f4e0786abc.json |
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"Steve Simpson"
] | 2016-08-27T06:47:13 | null | 2016-08-27T06:00:00 | Visit now for the latest Blackpool FC news and reports - direct from The Gazette | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blackpoolgazette.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Fblackpool-fc%2Fpool-s-players-are-staying-strong-1-8091589.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/webimage/1.8091588.1472226664!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Pool’s players are staying strong | null | null | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk | Mark Cullen says Blackpool are squaring up to and matching the ‘bullies’ of League Two.
And he relishes competition for places – as well as the fact that he is no longer a man alone up front.
Speaking on the eve of this afternoon’s home clash with Plymouth Argyle, the Blackpool striker spoke of confronting the physical demands of the division and also of how his role has changed for the better.
He said: “A lot of sides in this league are teams who get it forward early and try and bully you.
“We have stood the test and picked up a couple of points.”
And Cullen says that playing off a big target man, as is the case this season, is a welcome development.
He said: “Having a big man alongside is something that can only be of benefit to me.
“A lot of the time last season, I was on my own, trying to be the big man and the little man rolled-into-one!
“To get the best out of me, I probably need to play alongside a bigger man.
“We have a few of them now and hopefully I will get some time alongside one of them.”
Cullen says the manager Gary Bowyer will not allow players to take it for granted they have an automatic place in the team.
“There is a good competition within the squad and when the lads get fit it will be a good battle to see who gets the shirt.
“The gaffer said as soon as he walked in that he wanted competition for places in all areas and we have pretty much got that now.
“To test yourself you have to go out and prove to him you are the one who should be playing on Saturday and Tuesday.”
Cullen says he expects Plymouth to lay more emphasis on getting the ball down and play at Bloomfield Road this afternoon, which is not always the norm in League Two.
“Hopefully, it will be more of a football type of game and we can show the quality we have in the squad.
“They will try and get it down and try and play decent football.
“We have to match that and show our quality on top of that.”
Continued on page 62
Cullen says he senses a change of atmosphere around Bloomfield Road, so often the centre of such deep division and fans’ strife over the last three seasons as they tumbled inexorably down the league.
He insists: “The atmosphere around the club is on the up.
“Compared to last year, there is a lot more chanting, clapping and cheering.
“It only benefits the lads when the fans get behind the team and it is really pleasing to see.
Footballers are used to featuring on the Channel 5 football highlights how on a Saturday night, but Cullen and Blackpool team-mate Will Aimson are to take it to a different level with an appearance on the kids’ network Nickelodeon.
It involves a question-and-answer session and there is an unforgiving face-splattering for getting something wrong.
All Cullen would say was: “It is something to do with custard pies in my face, and it should be eventful!”
Blackpool manager Gary Bowyer is fully aware that Plymouth have a stand-out player in Graham Carey, but he says it would be wrong to single him out as the sole driving force in Argyle’s attacking strategy.
The highly-regarded Carey has been linked with a pre-deadline day move to clubs higher up the league ladder, but Bowyer said: “I don’t think it is just him we should be aware of.
“The other team-mates help him and enable him to play.
“We can’t go into the game looking just to stop him. You have to look at how to stop Plymouth.”
Bowyer is hoping that his side will continue to be lacking in generosity to visiting attacks.
“The fact is that we have kept two clean-sheets in our home games in the league, and we have to build on that.
“We feel there is more to come from our football.”
Bowyer’s counterpart at Home Park, Derek Adams, is looking forward to pitting his wits against a couple of former players.
Pool duo Kelvin Mellor and Jamille Matt are known well to the Argyle boss from their time with the Pilgrims.
“It’s always nice to see players who have played here before,” Adams said. “Obviously we go up to Blackpool and there’s two boys who did very well for us in Kelvin and Jamille – so it’s always nice to see them.
“They’ve quite good experience and they’ve got a wee bit of youthfulness in their side as well.
“I know a couple of players who have played in Scotland in Jim McAlister and Clark Robertson.
“They have Danny Pugh in the middle of the park.
“We’ve just got to deal with their good players and our good players will come on show as well.” | http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/sport/football/blackpool-fc/pool-s-players-are-staying-strong-1-8091589 | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/bdae073b065a0490efb3a20d553a09c6cc370d54d2830fb93487d825dcbfcad1.json |
[] | 2016-08-31T12:48:32 | null | 2016-08-31T13:03:16 | Visit now for the latest horse racing news and reports - direct from The Gazette | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blackpoolgazette.co.uk%2Fsport%2Fhorse-racing%2Fsimpson-s-selections-1-8097969.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/webimage/1.8097968.1472644973!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Simpson’s Selections | null | null | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk | You're almost there.We've just sent a confirmation email to . Check it out to confirm your registration.
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"Pam Norfolk"
] | 2016-08-26T13:13:22 | null | 2016-08-25T10:00:00 | Visit now for the latest arts and culture news - direct from The Gazette in Blackpool | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blackpoolgazette.co.uk%2Fwhats-on%2Farts%2Fbook-reviews-history-fantasy-and-animal-magic-with-macmillan-1-8082157.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/webimage/1.8082156.1471868216!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Book reviews: History, fantasy and animal magic with Macmillan | null | null | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk | Meet a witch on a dangerous mission, a fabulous fantasy queen and a cast of colourful picture book stars in a glittering array of new titles from Macmillan Children’s Books.
Age 9 plus:
Fire Witch by Matt Ralphs
English history, thrilling adventure and a bewitching heroine…
Matt Ralphs is back with Fire Witch, the red-hot sequel to Fire Girl, and our fiery, fearless witch Hazel must gather her wits and steel her nerves to join her enemies and try to save her mother.
Packed with intrigue, danger, nail-biting tension and flashes of rib-tickling humour, these page-turning stories featuring an extraordinary girl are addictive reading for young fans of fantasy, drama and… witches!
The Civil War in England is over, Oliver Cromwell rules the land and a new battle is raging… between the people and the witches. Twelve-year-old HazelHooper is no ordinary girl. She is a Fire Witch, she can wield and manipulate flame and she is getting stronger all the time. But she is also angry because her mother Hecate had to sacrifice herself to the demon world in order to stop a demonic invasion. Hazel must fight on alone and she is determined to get her back, whatever the cost.
Her only chance to find Hecate is to seek advice from brilliant demonologist Nicolas Murrell, the Order of Witch Hunters’ most prized prisoner, and the man who summoned the demon responsible for Hecate’s fate. With only Bramley, her grumpy dormouse familiar for company, Hazel must disguise herself as a boy and infiltrate the black heart of the Order of Witch Hunters to speak to Murrell before he is executed. But can he be trusted? Will Murrell reveal to his captors that their newest apprentice is actually… a witch?
Ralphs has always been fascinated by witches, ghosts and anything that sends a shiver down his spine and this magical series is the perfect creation of his high-flying, super scary imagination.
A world of supernatural in the midst of terrifying real history…
(Macmillan, paperback, £6.99)
Age 10 plus:
The Hunting of the Princes by Peter F. Hamilton
Also dabbling in the wondrous world of fantasy is Peter F.Hamilton, the UK’s bestselling adult science fiction author, who was inspired to write for a younger audience by his own two children.
The Hunting of the Princes is the second book in his original and gripping Queen of Dreams trilogy which began with The Secret Throne and has all the hallmarks of a memorable modern classic.
Sprinkled with atmospheric black and white illustrations by Rohan Eason, this gorgeous fantasy series is a vivid, magical adventure featuring amazing kingdoms, daring quests and deadly menace.
Taggie Paganuzzi has had a busy year in the beautiful old market town of Stamford in Lincolnshire. Her mum was a Third Realm sorceress and now Taggie has inherited her family’s magical powers. From finding out she is the queen-to-be of a magical realm to learning to use her magic skills and discovering that the King of Night wants her dead, there have been a lot of ‘firsts.’
Assassins have been targeting royal heirs throughout the magical realms and now someone has tried to kill Taggie whilst she was cycling back to her home. Everyone thinks the King of Night’s army, the Karrak invaders, are responsible and that war is inevitable. But Taggie has found out two very interesting facts. Firstly, that the Karraks come from a cold, dark universe and cannot abide warmth and light. And secondly, that there was once a gate to this universe, now lost in the mists of time. If Taggie and her friends can find the gate, perhaps they can also stop the war? But to do that, they need to find a Karrak willing to take their side…
Hamilton conjures up a thrilling alternative world in which good must overcome evil, children are pitted against powerful enemies and a fantastic cast of amazing animal characters add to all the fun and fantasy. Don’t miss it!
(Macmillan, paperback, £6.99)
Age 3 plus:
Flying Lemurs by Zehra Hicks
This funny, reassuring story about overcoming fears and discovering hidden talents is the latest inspirational book from Macmillan’s new imprint for young children, Two Hoots.
A zingy, zany tale bursting with high-octane energy and an adorable cast of high-flying animals, this gorgeous circus-themed odyssey comes from talented author and illustrator Zehra Hicks whose speciality is telling stories through pictures.
Everyone in the lemur family is good at jumping, a talent which comes in handy as they are all circus performers. Mum is a brilliant trapeze artist, Dad’s trampoline routine is absolutely huge and Grandma’s speciality is being shot from a cannon.
Unfortunately little Lemur is not so good at jumping… in fact, he’s not even a fan of heights. He just can’t jump, no matter how hard he tries. But there are other things that Lemur is good at – throwing custard pies, skateboarding and playing the tambourine – so maybe with a bit of practice, he can become the best circus performer of them all!
Hicks ramps up the visual and verbal drama of this fun and warm-hearted story with her multi-textured illustrations, painted here by using bamboo and a bold palette of colours. Having fun, accepting life’s triumphs and disasters, and discovering the importance of family love all come under the spotlight in a sparkling and inspirational picture book.
(Two Hoots, paperback, £6.99)
Age 3 plus:
More People to Love Me by Mo O’Hara and Ada Grey
Modern families come in all shapes and sizes… and sometimes they are extra super-sized!
Mo O’Hara, author of the popular My Big Fat Zombie Goldfish series, delivers the perfect picture book for the step family generation in this moving story about a little girl with so many branches to her family tree that she runs out of space to draw them all.
Asked by her teacher to draw her family tree, the little girl just doesn’t know where to start. She’s got her mum and dad, her sister Cee Cee, her stepdad David and her stepmum Sharon. And then there are her mum’s new baby twins, her step brother Michael and no one must forget about Happy the tortoise. But the tree is starting to get rather crowded because there are all the grandparents to fit in as well. There’s only one thing for it, the family tree is going to have to grow!O’Hara was inspired to write by her own children’s positive experiences of being part of an extended family and felt that this was
rarely depicted in picture books. The result is a warm and moving tale about one little girl and her family that keeps on growing.
The gentle, reassuring and playful story is complemented by Ada Grey’s charming illustrations, reinforcing the message that every family is different and the bigger the family, the more people there are to love… and to love you back!
(Macmillan, paperback, £6.99)
Age 3 plus:
The Hippopandamouse by Jools Bentley
Nobody’s perfect… and sometimes being imperfectly different makes you special!
Author and illustrator Jools Bentley plays with traditional expectations in this cute and clever story about a little princess who falls for the only toy in the shop that doesn’t have a name.
Princess Flo has pocket money to spend so she heads off to Fluffley’s Fine Toys, the best toy shop in town. Everybody there has been working very hard to prepare for her visit – so hard, in fact, that one of the cuddly toys has ended up as a strange mix of a hippo, panda and mouse. The shop’s owner Miss Fluffey is eager to show Princess Flo the cuddly teddies, cute kittens and perky penguins, all perfect for a royal princess. But to everyone’s horror, Princess Flo spots the strange looking toy. The part hippo, part panda and part mouse is a total and utter mistake! But Flo loves this toy being different, seeing something unique and special in the strange animal. All he needs now is a name… Hippopandamouse!
Wise, witty and wonderfully warm-hearted, the tale of The Hippopandamouse is a beautiful, big-hearted story, gorgeously illustrated and simply perfect for little princesses everywhere.
(Macmillan, paperback, £6.99)
Age 3 plus:
Prince Ribbit by Jonathan Emmett and Poly Bernatene
Hop, skip and jump into this brilliant new picture book from top team Jonathan Emmett and Poly Bernatene.
Well-loved fairy tale, The Frog Prince, gets a dashing, daring makeover as ever popular author Emmett and talented illustrator Bernatene put a devilishly clever twist in the not-so-handsome frog’s tail.
One day, Princess Martha and her sisters, Princess Lucinda and Princess Arabella, are listening to the story of The Frog Prince. Lucinda and Arabella love romantic tales and their happily-ever-after endings, but Martha isn’t so sure. She prefers facts to fairy tales, and likes real frogs more than enchanted ones, and besides, clever Martha knows that not everything written in books is true.
Unknown to the sisters, a clever little frog is listening to the story and it sparks a bright idea. If he can convince the gullible princesses that he is actually a prince, perhaps he could start getting some royal treatment of his own. So is Prince Ribbit really a handsome prince, or just a plain, ordinary frog?
There’s only one way to find out… pucker up princesses, it’s time for true love’s kiss!
Emmett works his own brand of fairy tale magic as he transforms a classic tale into a feast of smiles and smoochy surprises while Bernatene’s stunning and superbly detailed illustrations provide a feast of colour and fun.
A picture book that all the family can enjoy…
(Macmillan, paperback, £6.99)
Age 3 plus:
Dear Zoo Drawing and Colouring Book by Rod Campbell
Rod Campbell, creator of the classic, much-loved Dear Zoo books, has been a trusted name in early learning for over 30 years and he’s back with this inspirational first drawing and colouring book.
Dear Zoo, an ingeniously simple, lift-the-flap book with touches of gentle humour, introduces pre-school children to the wonder and variety of wild animals, and now a new generation can join in all the fun and draw their very own zoo full of amazing creatures.
There are 32 pages of drawing, colouring and doodling featuring all the animals from the original story. At the top of each page, little ones are told what to draw and given a helping hand with many of the pictures already started.
Packed full of simple activities that are perfectly pitched for pre-schoolers, the book’s large, square, extra thick pages can be peeled off the pad, stuck to walls at home or even put in a frame if they are special mini-masterpieces.
Draw bananas for the naughty monkey, give the fierce lion big sharp teeth, design a bowl for a frisky puppy or give a camel a big smile. The Dear ZooDrawing and Colouring Book is the ideal first lesson for budding young artists and dedicated toddler doodlers.
(Macmillan, paperback, £5.99) | http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/whats-on/arts/book-reviews-history-fantasy-and-animal-magic-with-macmillan-1-8082157 | en | 2016-08-25T00:00:00 | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/b0367b15ce929ba6a8d7875f4e125ee0ab6bf0f4d97acec5d06f24f50c0d3806.json |
[] | 2016-08-27T10:48:59 | null | 2016-08-27T11:30:44 | Get the latest news from The Gazette in Blackpool - politics, transport, education, health, environment and more. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blackpoolgazette.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fappeal-over-man-missing-from-his-home-1-8092275.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/webimage/1.8092274.1472293826!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Appeal over man missing from his home | null | null | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk | Police are trying to trace a man missing from home in the Rossendale area who has links to the Fylde coast.
Stephen Walker, 49, was last seen at his home address at around 7am on Burnley Road East in Waterfoot on Tuesday, August 9. His family haven’t seen or heard from him since.
PC Pete Law said: “We are getting increasingly concerned for Mr Walker’s welfare as he has been missing for over a week now.
“If you have seen him or know of his whereabouts, please make contact with us.”
Stephen is described as white, 5ft 8ins, medium build with blue eyes, thinning grey hair, a goatee beard, a tanned complexion and cropped hair.
He is known to have links to the St Annes and Blackpools area and could be travelling in a red Fiat Stilo with the registration PY02 ULT.
Anyone with information can call police on 101 quoting incident reference LC-20160823-0449. | http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/news/appeal-over-man-missing-from-his-home-1-8092275 | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/807bd34e6a4ea98d0d89e1d640c005d55edbe2892007fbf33518b4dca7825a85.json |
[] | 2016-08-28T14:49:21 | null | 2016-08-28T12:00:00 | Get the latest news from The Gazette in Blackpool - politics, transport, education, health, environment and more. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blackpoolgazette.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fdeveloper-warned-over-site-1-8091675.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/webimage/1.8091674.1472227939!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Developer warned over site | null | null | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk | Town hall chiefs have used powers designed to tackle anti-social behaviour in a bid to tidy up an abandoned building site.
Five unfinished houses at Warbreck Gardens in North Shore have become a target for vandals over the past four years.
Despite calls from councillors and residents, the site still remains undeveloped.
Last month the council issued a community protection notice calling on the site’s owner , Housing Ladder, to improve the look of the area.
The use of such a notice is part of powers aimed at helping local authorities clamp down on anti-social behaviour.
Claremont councillor Ivan Taylor, whose ward includes the development, said: “I asked for the notice to be served because of the condition of the site, and to try and put some pressure on the owners to do something about it.
“They have been tidying it up to some degree although the fencing on Devonshire Road is an eyesore and prone to be broken into.
“What everyone really wants to see is for development to go ahead as it is four years since Housing Ladder purchased the site.
“They are making endless promises about going ahead with ahousing development on there but it never happens.
“What is in everyone’s interests is to see the site developed either by Housing Ladder or someone else if they dispose of the site.
“It is extremely frustrating and I still get a lot of complaints from people who live nearby.”
The unfinished homes have fallen into disrepair since the site’s original developers, Chelford Properties Ltd, went into administration in 2012.
The building site on Coopers Way remains derelict, with unfinished houses.
David Sleath, managing director at Housing Ladder, was unavailable for comment when The Gazette approached the company for a response.
But he has previously stated development had been due to start by the end of April this year.
Gary Johnston, head of planning at Blackpool Council, said: “Some tidying up has been carried out at the site and we are monitoring it at the moment.
“We are also awaiting an application for a revised layout for the rest of the site.”
Concerns were first highlighted in The Gazette in 2013, when the site was targeted by vandals.
A community protection notice can be issued by a local authority to impose a requirement to carry out a specific task.
The one issued in relation to Coopers Way was due to the ‘poor condition’ of the site and gave six weeks to comply. | http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/news/developer-warned-over-site-1-8091675 | en | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/1bc32d48cc37b1ab732b4216f4de444fab83ffd2b00089f7050509391a7b50f8.json |
[] | 2016-08-27T12:49:03 | null | 2016-08-27T13:23:58 | Get the latest news from The Gazette in Blackpool - politics, transport, education, health, environment and more. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blackpoolgazette.co.uk%2Fnews%2Ffirefighters-in-port-called-out-to-blaze-in-bin-1-8092363.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/webimage/1.8092362.1472300617!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Firefighters in port called out to blaze in bin | null | null | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk | Firefighters were called out to a bin fire in Fleetwood in the early hours of Saturday morning.
They were called into action at around 2.30am after the commercial recycling bin, behind Bargain Booze at the rear of Lord Street, went up in flames.
It took the fire team just over five minutes to extinguish the fire, which officers believe was started deliberately. | http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/news/firefighters-in-port-called-out-to-blaze-in-bin-1-8092363 | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/baade1708899f6bcaa54e4537e347399984decb5451b9065785d9b9513714e4a.json |
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] | 2016-08-26T12:58:44 | null | 2016-08-15T12:06:24 | Get the latest news from The Gazette in Blackpool - politics, transport, education, health, environment and more. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blackpoolgazette.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flancashire-recommends-cake-shops-1-8066506.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/webimage/1.8066505.1471010906!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Lancashire recommends... cake shops | null | null | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk | Here is a list of top cake shops in the area, as suggested by readers.
Cakes by Ruth, Chorley
Baker Ruth Poar launched Cakes by Ruth in 2010 after being asked to make cakes for family and friends.
All occasional cakes are handmade using traditional recipes and are created specifically to requirements.
The shop, in 38 Market Street, also stocks cake-making decorations and equipment and staff are always on hand to offer advice. Ruth also delivers cake decorating courses across the community. Autumn classes have been postponed, and will resume following an expansion to the workshop space.
The business also send cakes and biscuits all over the UK via its other brand called www.eatmylogo.co.uk.
Lisa Marie Cakes, Longridge
A boutique cake shop, located in Market Place, Longridge.
The popular bakery stocks a variety of beautifully hand decorated cupcakes, as well as occasional, wedding and celebration cakes.
Flavours include lemon zest, orange and cranberry, cookie/Oreo crumble and chocolate orange. All ingredients are locally sourced. Creative designs include Harry Potter, Disney, Minions and unicorns.
People watching their waistlines can try the Aloe cupcake, supporting Lisa Marie’s new Forever Living health range.
Lathams, Broughton
A family-run bakery which has been in Lancashire for more than 30 years, Lathams has two retail outlets: one adjoined to its main bakery on Caxton Road, Fulwood and the other in Hutton. In 2010 Lathams merged with The Original Pudding Company.
As well as occasional and celebration cakes, it stocks a range of desserts, from chocolate brownies and tiffin to flapjacks and cheesecakes.
It also sells home-made sandwiches, salads, pies and lasagnes, with an ever-changing daily specials menu. Open 9am until 5pm Monday to Saturday.
Cake Tin Delights, Blackpool
Cake Tin Delights, in Topping Street, Blackpool, makes bespoke cakes and sweet treats for any occasion. Also a tea room, it serves a selection of baked goods and hot drinks. The shop is also a finalist in the Enterprise Vision Awards in the hospitality section.
Cakes by Vanilla, Clitheroe
Cakes by Vanilla, in Moor Lane, Clitheroe, is a family business specialising in bespoke occasion cakes.
Bakers use locally-sourced free-range eggs and caters for special dietary requirements.
The shop also sells hand decorated cupcakes in gift boxes to take away. Closed Sundays and Tuesday. Open weekdays 9am to 5.30pm Saturday: 9am to 4pm. | http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/news/lancashire-recommends-cake-shops-1-8066506 | en | 2016-08-15T00:00:00 | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/789c702dc34822d688d560f02c6440708b18de0d60f39cfd3ffb4d3cdb1539a7.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:10:56 | null | 2016-08-26T11:00:42 | Visit now for the latest Blackpool crime news - direct from The Gazette | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blackpoolgazette.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fcrime%2Fdisabled-man-s-account-raided-1-8090147.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/webimage/1.8087331.1472202681!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Disabled man’s account raided | null | null | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk | A carer who helped herself to a disabled man’s money to buy Christmas presents and birthday gifts for her children has walked free from court.
Joanne Ailey, 43, admitted she did not need the money and had a comfortable household income when she started withdrawing cash and making Amazon purchases from her client’s account.
How you would feel if (your son) had been the victim of someone taking advantage of him is something I will leave with your own conscience
Ailey, a carer employed by Fylde based charity the Ormerod Trust, was trusted to care for the 33-year-old victim at his supported accommodation in St Annes.
He has significant learning difficulties and had no concept of money or that he was being stolen from, Preston Crown Court was told.
Between August 2014 and July 2015, Ailey was employed as the victim’s key worker.
An Amazon account had been set up to make purchases for his benefit, and money withdrawn from the bank was to be done over the counter and authorised by management.
In September 2015, staff at the Ormerod Trust noticed there had been a number of cash machine withdrawals and online purchases which did not appear to be for the victim’s benefit.
Ailey was questioned and admitted: “I think I have just been stupid. I have, but I don’t know why.”
Over 10 months, she had conned the man out of £2,167.06, buying scooters for her children and assorted gifts.
The court heard Ailey, of Alexandra Road, St Annes, had a difficult home life as one of her children has behavioural and learning difficulties.
She has suffered from post natal depression and went through a breakdown.
Judge Pamela Badley, sentencing, told Ailey: “You have pleaded guilty to stealing from a vulnerable man you were looking after. While you took the money, day after day when you were going back, smiling at your victim and doing little jobs for him, you had one hand in his bank account – and that is a callous thing to do.”
Ailey pleaded guilty to fraud by abuse of her position and was handed an eight-month jail sentence, suspended for two years with a 30-day rehabilitation activity requirement and £250 costs.
Judge Badley also ordered Ailey to pay back the money she had stolen within 28 days.
She said: “How you would feel if (your son) had been the victim of someone taking advantage of him is something I will leave with your own conscience.” | http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/news/crime/disabled-man-s-account-raided-1-8090147 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/f46bddbefb9678e034b0bba028ee3f7b5c639ef3298a1069a2fb2a13d7fec94a.json |
[] | 2016-08-27T12:49:00 | null | 2016-08-27T13:00:52 | Get the latest news from The Gazette in Blackpool - politics, transport, education, health, environment and more. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blackpoolgazette.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fappeal-made-as-blackpool-man-goes-missing-1-8092349.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/webimage/1.8092348.1472299233!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Appeal made as Blackpool man goes missing | null | null | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk | Police are appealing for information after a Blackpool man went missing.
Philip Martin, 38, was last seen in Reaney Avenue around 1.30pm on Friday, August 17.
Mr Martin has not been seen or heard from since then, with friends and work colleagues becoming concerned for his welfare.
PC Charlotte Bartlett, of Blackpool Police, said: “There have been no confirmed sightings of Philip for close to two weeks and we are now extremely worried about him.
“We would urge anybody who sees him, or who knows where he may be, to contact us immediately.
“Similarly we would appeal to Philip, if he sees this, to get in touch to let us know he is safe.”
Mr Martin is described as white with cropped, dark brown hair. It is not known what clothing he was wearing when he disappeared.
He is believed to have links to Cumbria and Yorkshire.
Anybody with information is urged to contact police on 101, quoting log number 0625 of August 23. | http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/news/appeal-made-as-blackpool-man-goes-missing-1-8092349 | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/83e8103b84ef06eef6dd9807b5feef0d1ae4e14a5aa410037e3319fb88d999eb.json |
[] | 2016-08-30T20:48:20 | null | 2016-08-30T19:45:39 | Visit now for the latest Fleetwood Town FC news and reports - direct from The Gazette | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blackpoolgazette.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Ffleetwood-town-fc%2Ffive-changes-for-fleetwood-1-8096727.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/webimage/1.8096726.1472586434!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Five changes for Fleetwood | null | null | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk | Fleetwood made their bow in the Checkatrade Trophy with five of the starting XI from Saturday’s victory at Southend.
There was a debut for latest signing Kyle Dempsey from Huddersfield and first starts for midfielders Martyn Woolford and Michael Duckworth. George Glendon is also in line for a first appearance off the bench.
Ash Hunter starts after catching the eye off the bench with three goals so far this season. And there was a first appearance of the season for defender Joe Davis alongside Ashley Eastham, who captained the side.
Damien Johnson’s Blackburn side had to include six Under-21s in accordance with tournament rules but also featured four players with first team experience, including captain Scott Wharton, keeper David Raya, Ryan Nyambe and Willem Tomlinson.
Fleetwood took the lead against Blackburn on the stroke of half-time from a Devante Cole strike.
Town had the better of the first half chances and deserved their lead after Cole converted Ash Hunter’s cross from close range.
Woolford had almost given them the perfect start in only the second minute.
The debutant met Bobby Grant’s corner from the left with a firm header but keeper David Rahya parried well.
Thye young Blackburn side had plenty of possession but their patient build-up play produced few chances.
The closest they came in the first half was after seven minutes, when Ryan Nwambe crossed low and Connor Thomson shot wide.
Michael Duckworth was among Town’s most impressive performers on the right side and on 14 minutes space opened up for him to test Raya from the right edge of the area, but the keeper saved diving low to his left.
Woolford had another chance from Grant’s near pass on 23 minutes but could only shoot across goal from the edge of the box.
Cole had his first sight of goal four minutes later but shot wide.
Eggert Jonsson was expected to come off early and did after 31 minutes, making way for debutant Glendon from Manchester City.
Another good run by Hunter on 39 minutes didn’t produce a finish to match as the striker fired low but well wide.
Grant became the first player to enter the referee’s book three minutes before the break for a shirt-pull on Connor Mahoney.
The half looked destined to end goalless but a quick break by Dempsey two minutes into stoppage time released Hunter down the right and his shot was inch-perfect for onrushing striker Cole.
There was barely time for the action to restart before the half-time whistle was blown.
Teams:
Fleetwood Town: Neal, Jonsson, Eastham, Grant, Bolger, Davis, Duckworth, Hunter, Woolford, Dempsey, Cole; subs: Cairns, Kip, Nirennold, Haughton, Glendon, Deacon, Sowerby
Blackburn: Raya, Nayambe, Tomlinson, Mahoney, Wharton, Doyle, Thomson, Platt, Hardcastle, Mansell, Rankin-Costello; subs: Fisher, Skew, Travis, Howarth, Rittenburg, Grayson, Magloire | http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/sport/football/fleetwood-town-fc/five-changes-for-fleetwood-1-8096727 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/74f5de007f1ba5b47d8a05e6d571298bb07cb8b80aabe7aa03f103eb978b96d7.json |
[] | 2016-08-29T10:46:37 | null | 2016-08-29T10:51:26 | Get the latest news from The Gazette in Blackpool - politics, transport, education, health, environment and more. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blackpoolgazette.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fsteve-riding-to-find-the-american-dream-1-8094103.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/webimage/1.8094100.1472464260!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Steve riding to find the American dream | null | null | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk | A Blackpool born globe trotter is heading back to his roots to launch a book about his American dream ride.
Motorbike-mad Steve Starling is back in Lancashire once more to tell the tale of a 5,000 ride through some of the most iconic countryside in the States
Travel writer Steve Starling as a teenager in Blackpool
Steve, who was born in South Shore and went to Hawes Side and Highfield schools, now lives in Perth in western Australia having emigrated in 1971, aged 23, as one of the so-called £10 Poms looking for a new life down under.
Steve was an electrical engineer working for Norweb and rode to work on his beloved motorbike every day.
His love of bikes continued when he worked as an engineer in Western Australia and other places around the world specialising in mining and later as a consultant.
Steve, who regularly returns to Blackpool to see relatives, his wife Sally is also from Blackpool, said the road trip in the US was a dream for him and his two mates Jim and Peter. He said: “We are members of a motorcycle club for older riders called Ulysses.
“We had this idea to go to the US and ride Harley Davidsons through some of the legendary locations and also to see how the ordinary people in the USA are faring
“We had this idea to go to the US and ride Harley Davidsons through some of the legendary locations and also to see how the ordinary people in the USA are faring. To see if the American Dream is still alive and well.
“As a kid a I grew up in Blackpool listening to Alistair Cooke’s Letter from America programme on Radio 4 and was fascinated by the lifestyle over there. So on the ride we sought out real Americans - trappers in Utah to millionaires in Southern California.
“The different people and places could be almost countries from different parts of the world instead of living in the same country.”
Steve’s book is available at Waterstones and on Amazon. | http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/news/steve-riding-to-find-the-american-dream-1-8094103 | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/38c64aa5f918f3a3b2c5625286b8826f04a44b61c1126506269e163599a6f592.json |
[] | 2016-08-29T10:47:57 | null | 2016-08-29T10:40:55 | Visit now for the latest Fleetwood Town FC news and reports - direct from The Gazette | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blackpoolgazette.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Ffleetwood-town-fc%2Ffleetwood-sign-huddersfield-midfielder-dempsey-1-8094069.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/webimage/1.8094068.1472463633!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Fleetwood sign Huddersfield midfielder Dempsey | null | null | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk | Fleetwood Town have signed Huddersfield Town midfielder Kyle Dempsey on loan for the rest of the season.
The 20-year-old could make his debut in tomorrow’s opening Checkatrade Trophy group game against Blackburn Under-23s at Highbury.
Dempsey joined Huddersfield from Carlisle United on a three-year-contact last summer and made 24 appearances for the Terriers last season, 21 of them in the Championship.
Town say that they beat off interest from rival League One clubs to secure Dempsey’s signature and head coach Uwe Rosler is pleased to have boosted his midfield resources.
Rosler said: “We are delighted to have Kyle on board. He is a very talented player, who arrives with experience of playing in the Championship last season and superbly in League Two before that.
“I’m delighted David Wagner (Huddersfield head coach) has trusted us with one of his top young talents.
“Kyle is an ambitious and tough player, who has the right mentality for what we are trying to achieve here.
“He will give us lots of energy, a goal threat and real quality from set-pieces.
“We feel his ambition will not only drive his own career forward but also our club.”
Cumbrian Dempsey, who turns 21 next month, made his League debut for Carlisle in January 2014 and made 51 appearances, scoring 11 goals, before his £300,000 move to West Yorkshire.
Dempsey, whose last competitive game was in April, tweeted: “Delighted to have signed for @ftfc. Looks a great club and team.Cannot wait to get the shirt on and get back playing football.” | http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/sport/football/fleetwood-town-fc/fleetwood-sign-huddersfield-midfielder-dempsey-1-8094069 | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/faa2662ee3c1aa273b2231812a025a7b5c7febfb19a35f32ac5d598285b17842.json |
[] | 2016-08-30T12:49:20 | null | 2016-08-30T11:50:57 | Visit now for the latest theatre & comedy news - direct from The Gazette in Blackpool | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blackpoolgazette.co.uk%2Fwhats-on%2Ftheatre-and-comedy%2Fa-show-that-proved-just-champion-to-end-season-1-8095611.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/webimage/1.8095595.1472554234!/image/image.jpg | en | null | A show that proved just Champion to end season | null | null | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk | REVIEW: Danny the Chamion of the World, Lytham Hall
A full house of 600 at Lytham Hall enjoyed the very best that open air theatre can offer in this accomplished performance from Illyria.
Roald Dahl’s story has considerable poignancy. Tom Myles and Peter Swales, wonderfully contrasting in their heights, are first class as Danny and his dad, both coming to terms in their own way with the death of mum. They fall foul of obnoxious local landowner Victor Hazell, played in a superbly over-the-top style by Nick Taylor who quickly and deliberately provoked the ranks of children at the front to storms of booing with his every appearance.
Illyria’s artistic director Oliver Gray, celebrating 25 years on the road, knows every trick of the trade - fourfold set, complete with an elevated forest of blue trees, delightful mechanical hens, comical toy cars and evocative music.
David Sayers was all Hello Hello Hello as the affable Sergeant Samways, Jennifer Shakesby a forthright Dr. Spencer and the experienced Ffion Glyn produced an excitable and wickedly Welsh vicar’s wife Mrs. Clipstone, her pram much more than it seems.
The littluns just shrieked as pheasants rained down on them in a high-octane second half, but Tom Myles had the skill to quieten the audience as in the finale he put across the strong moral point which characterises each of Dahl’s works. Glorious sunshine and a gloriously effective performance.
TOBY STIRLING | http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/whats-on/theatre-and-comedy/a-show-that-proved-just-champion-to-end-season-1-8095611 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/cd3e8cded9faafbdebaa297b023b969d8918296280b09379b1594cbe1e5e0ebe.json |
[] | 2016-08-27T06:48:56 | null | 2016-08-27T07:00:00 | Visit now for the offbeat news - from The Gazette | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blackpoolgazette.co.uk%2Fnews%2Foffbeat%2F23-things-you-didn-t-know-about-sir-sean-connery-1-8091679.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/webimage/1.8091678.1472228023!/image/image.jpg | en | null | 23 things you didn’t know about Sir Sean Connery | null | null | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk | Sir Sean Connery turned 86 earlier this week ... here are 23 facts you might not know about the former 007 actor
1. Despite being known as Sean, the actor’s first name is Thomas, and he was referred to as Tommy in his youth.
2. His first job was as a milkman with the St Cuthbert’s Co-Operative Society in Edinburgh.
3. Sir Sean worked as a coffin polisher before going into acting.
4. He reportedly placed third in the Mr Universe contest in 1953 although there is some dispute over whether he finished third in the Junior class, or failed to place in the ‘Tall Man’ classification.
5. He turned out for Edinburgh junior side Bonnyrigg Rose in his youth.
6. He has a tattoo reading ‘Scotland forever’ which he got at the age of 16 when he enrolled in the Royal Navy.
7. Connery attended dancing lessons for 11 years under the tutelage of Swedish dance Yat Malmgren.
8. He donated his $250,000 salary from his role as King Richard in 1991 film Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves to charity.
9. His film production company, Fountainbridge Films, is named after the area of Edinburgh where he was born and grew up.
10. Following his discharge from the Merchant Navy due to stomach ulcers, he worked as a nude model for art students in Edinburgh
11. He received the Freedom of Edinburgh in 1991.
12. He turned down an offer to portray Gandalf in the Lord of the Rings series claiming he couldn’t understand the novels and wasn’t keen on filming in New Zealand for 18 months.
13. His favourite Bond film is From Russia with Love, as confirmed to ABC News in 2002.
14. Connery turned down the chance to play the role of the Architect in The Matrix Reloaded and The Matrix Revolutions. The role eventually went to Helmut Bakaitis.
15. Bond author Ian Fleming was initially against the idea of the ‘unrefined’ Scots actor portraying 007, and was said to favour Cary Grant. But he later changed his mind admitting Connery was ‘ideal’ for the role after seeing his performance in Dr No - and adapted future novels to give Bond a Scots background.
16. Sir Matt Busby is said to have offered Connery a contract at Manchester United in the early 1950s, but Connery turned it down, believing that there was more career longevity in acting than football.
17. He met fellow actor Michael Caine in 1954, during a party for the King’s Theatre production of South Pacific. The pair have remained friends ever since.
18. He was once stopped by a policeman for speeding. The cop’s name? Sergeant James Bond.
19. During his time as a milkman, he delivered milk to Fettes School in Edinburgh - the same school attended by James Bond in Fleming’s novels, following his expulsion from Eton.
20. Connery was considered for a cameo in 2012 Bond movie ‘Skyfall’, but director Sam Mendes and producers Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli felt it would be ‘too distracting’ for the audience. Albert Finney was selected instead.
21. Steven Seagal once broke Connery’s wrist in a martial arts lesson during filming for Never Say Never Again.
22. Connery was asked to portray King Edward I in Braveheart, but was too busy working on Just Cause. Patrick McGoohan took the role instead.
23. His 93rd and last film was 2003’s The League of Extraordinary Gentleman - although he officially retired in 2006. | http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/news/offbeat/23-things-you-didn-t-know-about-sir-sean-connery-1-8091679 | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/216c53a3630b611ec7c89d3a0d8b43d7afe0ad39815a85e47c33382b36244f81.json |
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] | 2016-08-29T08:47:56 | null | 2016-08-29T09:40:12 | Visit now for the latest football news - from The Gazette in Blackpool | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blackpoolgazette.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Fmonday-s-transfer-news-from-at-home-and-abroad-1-8093978.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/webimage/1.8093977.1472459993!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Monday’s transfer news from at home and abroad | null | null | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk | Madrid reject Blues bid?
Daily Mirror: Real Madrid have turned down a Chelsea bid for James Rodriguez – but would be open to a £60m deal.
Daily Express: Manchester United could miss out on Fabinho with the Brazil defender likelier to remain with Monaco.
Daily Star: West Bromwich Albion are close to signing Malaga midfielder Ignacio Camacho for a fee of more than £15m.
Daily Telegraph: Albion have also agreed a £13m deal for Spurs’ winger Nacer Chadli.
Daily Mail: German side Schalke want Chelsea defender Kurt Zouma.
Daily Mirror: Crystal Palace are keen to sign Everton midfielder James McCarthy.
The Sun: Liverpool have told Lazar Markovic he can leave on loan amid interest from AC Milan.
Daily Mail: Aston Villa’s Joleon Lescott will decide between a free transfer move to Italian side Pescara and Greek club AEK Athens. | http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/sport/football/monday-s-transfer-news-from-at-home-and-abroad-1-8093978 | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/b7b940003183f83878e59d07b6f3ad292279c89c5a0c4b9f0b43c4b5df4f07bd.json |
[] | 2016-08-30T12:50:02 | null | 2016-08-30T11:55:00 | Visit now for the latest Blackpool business news - direct from The Gazette | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blackpoolgazette.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fbusiness%2Ffour-day-week-for-blackpool-car-firm-team-1-8095287.json | http://editorial.jpress.co.uk/mastheads/WWBL-masthead-share-img.png | en | null | Four-day week for Blackpool car firm team | null | null | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk | Staff at a Blackpool motor dealership are set to go to a four-day week.
After a three-month trial, the Chorley Group’s aftersales department at the dealership is leading the way when it comes to shift patterns and have changed to a four-day working week.
It is understood this is the first dealer group to implement such radical changes and address the work-life balance, while improving the service for customers.
Pauline Turner, managing director, said: “I believe we are the first dealer group to do this.
“Preston started a three-month trial at the beginning of June.
“Although staff were initially apprehensive, after one month they requested we made it permanent.”
The new shift patterns mean staff work an extra two hours a day – equating to an additional 46.5 days less a year – and benefit from a three-day break.
Pauline said: “This change offers a range of benefits to both the business, the staff and the customers.
“The longer opening hours mean it is more convenient for customers to book in their vehicles.
“For staff, they spend less time travelling to and from work and the reduced number of days mean they have more family time at home.”
Pauline said they changes also mean that technicians can be more productive, provide a quicker turnaround of vehicles for customers, better holiday cover and less congestion on site.
The change in shift patterns also enables the master technicians to be able to spend more time coaching the two Level 3 apprentices at the Preston dealership.
The shift changes will now be rolled out at Wigan with a view to rolling it out to the other dealerships in Blackpool, Burnley, and Chorley by the end of the year. | http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/news/business/four-day-week-for-blackpool-car-firm-team-1-8095287 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/276e0ea17bebac6615367d23e5e1f2ad45841193df472d9612fcd529a7349a43.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T22:48:27 | null | 2016-08-26T22:14:56 | Get the latest news from The Gazette in Blackpool - politics, transport, education, health, environment and more. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blackpoolgazette.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flibraries-and-children-s-centres-to-close-1-8091955.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/webimage/1.8091954.1472246077!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Libraries and children’s centres to close | null | null | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk | Seven Fylde coast libraries and 14 children’s centres have been earmarked for closure as Lancashire County Council bids to save £200m by 2020.
The bombshell recommendation were made in a 1,468-page document released by county officials at shortly before 8pm on the Friday before a Bank Holiday Weekend.
The Fylde centres earmarked for being sold off are:
Ansdell Library
Freckleton Library
Kirkham Library
Kirkham Young People’s Centre
Lower Lane Young People’s Centre
Lytham Children’s Centre
Lytham Library and Registration Office
Orchard Children’s Centre (Freckleton) (designated)
Pear Tree Children’s Centre (Kirkham) (designated)
And the Wyre centres earmarked for disposal are:
Cleveleys Library and Children’s Centre
Fleetwood Children’s Centre (designated)
Garstang Young People’s Centre
Northfleet Library
Over Wyre Children’s Centre (Hambleton satellite)
Over Wyre Children’s Centre (Preesall satellite)
Poulton-le-Fylde Children’s Centre
Preesall Young People’s Centre
Rural Wyre Children’s Centre (Garstang) (designated)
Thornton Library
Thornton Young People’s Centre
Thornton Youth Offending Team (Marsh Mill)
The county council’s cabinet will be asked to agree revised plans to save millions of pounds, by reducing the number of buildings the council owns and rents, after seeking people’s views during an extensive consultation.
Feedback from 7,700 responses has been taken into account in forming the proposals to bring services together to form a network of multi-functional buildings known as Neighbourhood Centres, which would provide a base for a range of different services in one place.
The plans, which form part of the council’s property strategy, propose changes to where some services including libraries, children’s services, children’s centres, young people’s centres, youth offending teams, older people’s daytime support services, adult disability day services and registrars are delivered in the future.
More than 100 buildings would no longer be used for county council services and the number of places at which some services are available would reduce.
The cabinet will also be asked to agree to explore proposals made by a number of community groups and other organisations to take on responsibility for running some of the affected buildings and services.
The changes are in response to Lancashire County Council’s need to save £200m by 2020/21 as a result of ongoing government cuts to its budget and rising demand for services.
The report to the council’s cabinet published late on Friday outlines changes to the original plans, following a 12-week consultation held from 18 May to 14 August, with a number of revisions to which buildings are being proposed to house future services.
County Coun David Borrow, deputy leader of Lancashire County Council and portfolio holder for finance, said: “We’d like to thank everyone who took the time to respond to the consultation – their feedback has been invaluable in helping to shape the final proposals and the Cabinet will be giving the report careful consideration.
“Our aim is to find a solution that still gives everyone in Lancashire good access to good services, despite the pressures on the council’s budget. We have done a lot of work to assess where services should be located in future, taking account of things such as geographic spread, accessibility and the needs of different communities. Some of the changes to the proposals reflect what people have told us about the way they access these services.
“We’re also keen to continue exploring the potential for other groups and organisations to take on responsibility for some of the affected buildings and services, so we’re grateful for the interest that has been shown in that possibility over the last few months. The report acknowledges that more work will be needed to assess the business cases that have been put forward.”
The report also asks councillors to agree plans to explore alternative options for the future delivery of library services, with a focus on examining whether community-run libraries could add to the statutory service provided by the county council.
A package of help is proposed to help establish any community-run library, including £5,000 to cover set-up costs, shelving, an initial supply of books from the county’s store, and advice from a dedicated community library development officer. | http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/news/libraries-and-children-s-centres-to-close-1-8091955 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/9f0de007c5765ce298cc2e259f596a00bff3af568b685eedbdd24c099a02ca50.json |
[] | 2016-08-29T10:49:43 | null | 2016-08-29T11:20:26 | Get the latest news from The Gazette in Blackpool - politics, transport, education, health, environment and more. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blackpoolgazette.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fyou-have-to-hand-it-to-these-rising-stars-who-are-on-olympic-trail-1-8094180.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/webimage/1.8094172.1472465997!/image/image.jpg | en | null | You have to hand it to these rising stars who are on Olympic trail | null | null | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk | As we look back on Team GB’s 27 gold medals at the Rio Olympics with fond memories, it is easy to forget some sports have fallen by the wayside.
Team Great Britain made history at the London 2012 Olympics by fielding a handball team for first time in the history of the games - but the legacy couldn’t continue in Rio due to loss of funding.
Handballs Lionel Messi equivalent: Nikola Karabati a French two-time Olympic gold medallist, is one of the faces of Adidas in France and commands a 12.5m euros a year salary.
Chris McDermott was part of that 14-man squad and he joined Lytham Town FC first team and myself at Fylde Handball Club for a taster session.
Despite being played by 39 million people in 159 different nations, its popularity hasn’t been replicated in Great Britain, something Chris, in his role as National Academy Boys Head Coach, is looking to change.
At six foot eight inches tall, 27-year-old Chris epitomises a typical handball player and is currently Great Britain handball team’s most capped player.
He’s played in teams in Slovenia, Denmark and Germany but currently plays for Warrington Wolves.
Contact sport
And Chris explains he’s been playing the game since he was 11 years old.
“I grew up around Liverpool and there were some facilities there so I started to play,” he said. “At 16 I moved to Romania to attend an academy and that’s where we started training regularly and moved into teams across Europe. I absolutely love the game and in European countries there’s as many handball courts as there is football pitches in England.
It was brilliant to be part of Team GB in 2012, but unfortunately if you weren’t expected to get a medal in 2016, your funding was stripped, especially in teams sports.
“Now we’re training young people in handball and hopefully we can get the funding to get us back into the Olympics.”
Reporter Mark White visits Fylde Handball Club to try out the sport following the Rio Olympics 2016.
Chris then started us off with some basic drills as one team tried to pass the ball without being intercepted by the other team.
And after explaining the basic rules put the 12 of us into a game.
The game itself is easy to pick up and play. Face-paced and end to end, the game requires good fitness, hand-eye co-ordination and an eye for goal.
There are definitely similarities to football in terms of the strategy but the game will appeal to most sportsmen and women with elements of most sports incorporated.
Getting into the action
And although there aren’t hundreds of teams in the country, Fylde Handball Club boasts some of the best facilities in the north following the refurbishment of Carr Hill School’s Sports Dome in Kirkham.
With the sport open to anyone over the age of 16, the club train every Thursday from 5.30pm until 6.30pm.
The club is always looking for new members and after trying it out...and giving handball a go is something I’d thoroughly recommend.
The rules of the game
The ball: Team handball is played with a 32-panel leather ball. For women, the ball is 54 to 56 centimetres and 325 to 400 grams. For men, it is 58 to 60 centimetres and 425 to 475 grams.
Number of players: There are seven players on each team (six court players and one goalie). A maximum of 12 players may dress and participate in a game for each team. Substitutes may enter the game at any time as long as the player they are replacing has left the court.
Getting instructions
Duration of the game: For players 18 years and over, the game consists of two, 30-minute halves with 10-minute half-time. For tournament and youth games two, 15-minute or two, 20- minute halves. Overtime consists of two, five-minute periods.
Passive play: It is illegal to keep the ball in a team’s possession without making a recognisable attempt to attack and to try to score. In other words, a team cannot stall free-throw awarded to the other team.
Throw-off: A throw-off is taken by the team that wins the coin toss and chooses to start the game with the ball. Each team must be in its own half of the court with the defence three meters away from the ball. Following a whistle, the ball is passed from centre court to a teammate and play begins. Throw-off is repeated after every goal scored and after half-time.
Scoring: A goal is scored when the entire ball crosses the goal line inside the goal. A goal may be scored from any throw - free-throw, throw-in, throw-off, goal-throw.
A player is allowed: To run with the ball for three steps, to hold the ball for three seconds, unlimited dribble with three steps allowed before and after dribbling but no double-dribbling.
A player is not allowed to: To endanger an opponent with the ball.
To pull, hit or punch the ball out of the hands of an opponent.
To contact the ball below the knee.
To dive on the floor for a rolling or stationary ball.
Reporter Mark White visits Fylde Handball Club to try out the sport following the Rio Olympics 2016. | http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/news/you-have-to-hand-it-to-these-rising-stars-who-are-on-olympic-trail-1-8094180 | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/51ff2bf9736c8d618df3103e09414cc87807687315c0681feb4320bb0e037c22.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:12:38 | null | 2016-08-26T11:18:32 | Visit now for the latest Blackpool education news - direct from The Gazette | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blackpoolgazette.co.uk%2Fnews%2Feducation%2Fgcse-results-2016-result-listings-for-the-fylde-coast-1-8090515.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/webimage/1.8090512.1472206646!/image/image.jpg | en | null | GCSE Results 2016: Result listings for the Fylde Coast | null | null | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk | Here are the GCSE results for schools across the Fylde Coast.
AKS Lytham
Ten passes
M Bittar, A Bowker, D Brenner-Lawton, J Cowburn, N Forster, I Fraser, O Gavin, A Naeem, A Park, R Pickersgill, S Reams, L Rigby, C Shaw, S Southern, J Willcox, J Wood.
9 passes
A Abbott, I Arnold-Turner, G Aspinall, S Baines, C Barcock, A Broadbent, H Bux, H Bux, C Cadley, E Chambers, J Chopra, J Clayton, M Clayton, M Cookson, D Cooper, A Counsell, G Dale, A Douglas, S Drinkwater, I Eastham, R Ellis, R Evans, N Frankel, N Gallagher, E Garstang, C Hall, E Hall, J Harvey, J Heaton, J Howland, H Hudson, K Iqbal, A Iredale, J Kurtis, J Lowther, A Lusher, L Macaulay, A Marrs, L Meek, R Mill, J Moore, R Newman, O O’Neil, G Powlesland, J Pyrah, B Smyth, F Stanier, D Stone, M Storton, J Taylor, T Taylor, M Turpie, I Walton, S Wen, R Whitaker, O Wilkinson-Gray, J Worsley, G Wyatt, T Wyatt.
Eight passes
S Barker, M Cherry, A Foulds, M Haythornthwaite, S Kyle-Clay, O Lea-Taylor, J Moreau, G Powell, G Wallace.
Seven passes
M Baker, B Dagger, J Duncan, O Fagan-Weston, L Halliwell-Fletcher, R Spurway.
Six passes
A Shelmerdine.
Montgomery High School passes
Eleven passes
O Bach, R Halliwell, R Hartley, S Hartley, K Holmes, G Hope, T Kambouri, B Loder, M Mills, W Murray, A Platt, M Rigby, B Singleton, C Stokes, K Szepecko, A Tumalty, J Waters, L White, J Williams, A Wood
Ten passes
Y Abdali, D Adshead,P Allbutt, S Almond, S Anderson, J Arliss, H Austin, E Bailey, E Banks, M Barclay, J Barratt, B Berresford, L Berresford, V Blackburn, L Brook, R Brown, T Brownrigg, J Bryan, E Bunting, R Burgess, J Byrne, R Cable, D Carr, M Carter, R Cato,G Charlesworth, J Cheeseman, M Cherry, A Christy, A Clarke, M Cooke, L Cooper, J Cotton, E Cross, J Cullinan, J Cunliffe, C Danson, M Davies Clarke, A Devonport, C Dickman, Z Dickson, L Donnelly, M Dooley, J Downs, C Edge, J Ellison, C Evans, H Evans, J Evans, E Farquhar, E Farrell, C Fearon, K Fenton, H Ferguson, R Fielden, M Fielding, S Formosa, J Fox, E Froggett, M Froggett, B Fuller, E Garlick, B Gaunt, B Green, C Grogan, C Haines, C Hanson, M Hayhurst, N Heller, S Hill, B Hindle, K Hodson, C Horrocks, D Hughes, K Hughes, S Hughes, L Hulton, C Isherwood, C Jackson, N Kelemen, C Kendrick, N Kenworthy, S Khanum, G Lomax, E Luce, G Luckett, Z Machen, L Marshall, E Masterton-Taylor, G McClean, H McCready, H McCreedy, G McGonagle, S Mercer, H Moore, C Moran, M Morris, K Moulson, L Moulson, C Mulhall, A Mulvey, J Nash, M Noble, D Norwood, J Nuttall, R Oldfield, D Park, T Parkinson, S Pearson-Brown, H Peel, S Pepper, D Percival, C Phasey, J Pickavance, L Poole, J Priestley, N Pyatt, C Richards, M Riedel, M Roberts, T Robinson, E Rose, K Rothery, M Rothwell, C Sanderson, K Sandiford, R Shepherd, G Shobayo, M Shonhiwa, B Smith, M Smith, M Smith, N Smith, S Smith, R Stewart, A Stirk, J Street, J Sykes, D Sykes-Livingstone, D Taylor, A Thornton, J Tolley, W Tomkinson, L Torralba, S Wainwright, R Walkden, K Walsh, H Whitehead, H Whitworth, D Wiles, R Wilks, C Williams, L Willis, J Wilson, J Wilson, K Wilson, C Winrow, M Worster, J Wright
Nine passes
E Alexander, M Balcerak, E Bartle, C Burgess, K Caine, C Cardwell-Wilsdon, A Clark, L Craddock, M Crumpton, E Day, X Devere, S Eaton, L Eckersley, C Eland, J Fenton, L Fleming, N Frankland, L Galloway, C Gibson, B Hall, S Hall, J Harrington, S Howarth, A Hutchings, P Iddon, E Jacklin, M Jackson, H Kadic, Y Knapman-Fletcher, R Linley, A Maillot, M Masters, J Maxwell, T McGawley, D McMahon, N Mew, A Mills, B Mullaney, H Nester, C Owen Steeden, J Parry, S Priestley, N Rhodes, C Rourke, S Sanderson, A Sisson, A Smith, E Smith, H Smith, W Townson, I Wild
Eight passes
L Bicket, B Bury-Young, M Da Costa, L De’Ath, Y Hegarty, T Higgins, M Jones, K Kirkman, I Mather, A McCabe, J McKnight, N Moody, N North, C Portlock, H Pugh, T Roberts-Rembowski, K Rossington, L Scotland, C Stott, L Thomas, E Tomlinson, K Walker-Earnshaw, L Webster, K Williams
Seven passes
M Crook, M Kennedy, T Knowles, J Laverty, B Standaloft, A Tattersall, E Wilcock
Six passes
C Elliott, S Sawers, B Scott
Five passes
L Gaulter, C Nelson, M Smith, C Spencer, J Willis, B Wright
Four passes
A Scott
Three passes
A Ashford, J Matley
Two passes
S Faulkner, V Johnston, L Leary
One Pass
A Hurwitch, L Mellad
Cardinal Allen High School
Ten passes
J Ballam, J Basquill, S Bennett, K Bradley, O Brady, B Carmichael, M Clark, L Grassie, C Haigh, H Hampson, T Hardman, R Heyes, L Male, D Morgan, P Paul, E Rapaccioli, O Rhys-Rowley, E Roberts, S Sherrington, L Waite.
Nine passes
F Ashworth-Prescott, A Atkin, J Beanland, C Benson, E Bleasdale, W Blunt, E Bradford, F Burgess, O Cattle, D Clerkin, K Cody, A Colebourne, T Fearnley, L Flemington, L Franklin, V Fusco, J Graham, D Hopkins, A Jewitt, J Jones, A McCaskill, H Miller, E Mooney, C Moyle, O Mullen, W Myers, A Ogden, L Oldman, J O’Neill, E Orr, M Pumphrey, T Scantlebury, H Seed, R Sharpe, J Short, C Simpson, M Sinclair, J Smith, L Smyth, K Wade, M Waldermar, B Watson, M White, K Wilson, K Wright.
Eight passes
R Anderson, C Andrew, J Austin, M Bardsley, J Beaton, L Black, S Blair, E Bradder, J Bradley, L Brayshaw, K Bruno, E Bulmer, S Bunn, T Callighan, P Carter-Barnes, T Clarke, R Corcoran, J Croston, C Devine, L Donnellon, R Garrett, L Gibson, J Greaves, Y Gregson, M Hargreaves, M Kaur, L Knights, M Lee, F Leonard, K Logan, L Mangan, H Martin, J McCann, K McCann, J McCaul, J McKevitt, O Mellor, K Mercy, T Metcalf, J Mizon, H Monaghan, R Moody, A Moran, C Newsham, E Noble, C Nuttall, T Parker, L Patterson, J Pinder, R Poole, K Rhodes, J Richardson, J Roberts, G Roney, O Salthouse, N Sintes, M Southward, T Stones, B Symons, C Thornborough, D Warren, M Watthey, E Webster, E Webster, T Welsh, K Whipp, C Williams, H Wilson.
Seven passes
J Bedford, O Bridge, N Cossey, A Crowford, E Hadgraft, B Hay, C Holden, J Holland, K Lane, B O’Keefe, L Peake, A Price, S Scott, S Simms, E Tester, R Thomasen, C Young.
Six passes
J Almond, C Barker, J Dale.
Five passes
M Waterman
Four passes
J Silver
Three passes
C McLeod
One Pass
J Tyler
St Mary’s Catholic College
Ten Passes
Barczynska L, Gierczak N, Machowiecki M, Tomas W, Wiecha N,
Nine Passes
Anderson F, Arnold C, Ashton T, Baker A, Baker C, Barclay C, Beardall N, Berrett-Phillips R, Bezaras D, Bibby J, Biju S, Blakey C, Boccaccio A, Boyne D, Bradley J, Brattley-Farnell T, Brown G, Brown T, Brzozowska K, Burgess C, Calle-Calatayud M, Clossick M, Copp E, Cornwell C, Cornwell J, Critchley S, Daniels L, Davey C, Davidson C, Devaney K, Devonald R, Dillaway C, Donnelli-Hunn K, Fearnley C, Fisher B, Flete E, Foster M, Galvin B, Garaba M, Gavin L, Gibbons D, Giddings C, Glover B, Graham G, Hannibal G, Hannibal R, Hawkins G, Hearsum L, Henderson D, Herbert L, Hester D, Hodge W, Holt A, Hoyle L, Hughes B, Humphreys L, Hutt C, Ireland E, Johnson F, Johnson O, Kay E, Kershaw J, Kilgallon J, Kucinski A, Lea -Sain J, Lewis B, Leyland M, Lightbown S, Lloyd C, Lonsdale P, Lovell S, Lowe J, Martin E, Mathew J, McCluskey S, McKenna K, McMullen J, McNeill A, McNickle N, McWilliams J, Molloy R, Montague J, Moonemalle M, Nelson Colsey J, Ney J, Parriss-Riley L, Partridge J, Patten L, Payne E, Perrett K, Plummer N, Puthenpurayil A, Pyper C, Riley K, Robb G, Rodaway J, Ronson A, Roper C, Rowley E, Salt L, Scot-Curwen H, Shahsavari Z, Sheta Z, Sieradzki N, Skivington C, Slater A, Smithurst S, Stambridge A, Stephens A, Stevenson C, Tench M, Towers R, Turley M, Turner J, Tyrrell C, Utomi V, Valentine P, Veitch M, Verma M, Verzo V, Vincent M, Walsh C, Walton B, Watson M, Welsh C, Williams M, Wilson E, Winder M, Wood J, Wren K, Ygona R, Zafar J, Zhi Yang C,
Eight Passes
Blackwell L, Brownwood R, Cardwell E, Cheetham J, Costello M, Cubitt C, Dale H, Dela Cruz D, Dent-Watson E, Dewhurst O, Drake A, Evedon J, Fahey J, Gallagher K, Godwin S, Greenop O, Grimes S, Hodgkinson S, Houghton R, Hughes M, Ingram K, Innes A, Johnson C, Leaf C, Madden N, Martin L, Meechan J, Moreau K, Ogiogwa G, Orritt J, Oscar M, Richardson J, Sharlet B, Simpson K, Smith W, Starkie J, Tanner C, Taylor M, Thomson R, Tribe O, Wells C, Williams J, Winter N, Wrigley J, Young G, Zielinski K
Seven Passes
Allen R, Carney H, Grant C, Grindley T, Henshall L, Keogh A, Koziol D, Lister J, Marshall-Fitzpatrick C, O’Brien, Gleeson L, Parsons K, Shaw M, Slachciak O, Smith G, Smith M, West S
Six Passes
Craven S, Haney C, Kerry E, Lea-Sain F, O’Neill M, Taylor J, Wood R, Woodhouse J,
Two Passes
Kersh S
Fleetwood High School
Eleven passes
A Barlow, A Douglas, J Hall, A Poole, C Riding, A Stevens
Ten passes
S Adams, C Bidle, C Bradford, R Chelton, F Coates, A Coventry, J Cummins, T Delves, A Entwistle, L Fox , T Gotto, D Harrison, E Hassall, N Hogg, E Houton, N Howell, J Hunter, S Hutcheon, A Hutton, J-F Jones, L Jones, M Khan, A Leach, B Marriott, A McCarron, J O’Connor, K O’Rourke, B Pearson, R Reddington, L Samson, T Sargeant, T Sharratt, T Smith, K Shaw, L Simm, L Thomas, C Wardle, Ben Wilson, Bethany Wilson, A Wright H Youngson
Nine passes
R Andrews, D Baker, A Bainbridge, R Beech, C Bidle, T Briggs, L Bowman, C Cawley, D Clough, K Crewdson, H Cygal, M Emsley, R Garrett, D Haworth, S Heron, L Hutchings, J Impett, C Jones, J Jones, E Jorgenson, M Kennedy, C Lynn, J Manning, S Nicol, J-L Paine, J Paterson , A Price, C Slater, L Stark, A Stewart, D Underdown, K Valentine
Eight passes
J Barrow, A Blyth, D Burns, C Dawson, B Flowers, L Gaynor, C Hall, S Irvin, C-E Jones, C Lee, J Marshall, J McLaughlin, C O’Malley, B Parker, K Parker, R Robinson, K Rouse, M Stoney, C Tomkins
Seven passes
E Barkworth, C Duncan, J Harrison, T Howard, J Joyce, R Oldcorn, J Rudge, B Tripp,
Six passes
J Davies, C Driscoll, C Ethell, K-A Ethell, F Macklin, A Royle,
Five passes
M Ellis, A Heaton, M Rawcliffe - McDermott
Four passes
C Burgess, L Feike, A Mills
Two passes
J McLaughlin
One pass
J Crane, O Douthwaite
Millfield
11 Passes
L, Allison,L Deery,A Jolly.
10 Passes
J Allinson,E Ball,E Bond,A Boyle,K Bradshaw,E Brown,H Brown,E Buckley,I Chantrell,D Chettoe,A Chisam,T Choudhury,L Crane,C Croft,H Cudlip,A Daly,E Davies, C Dickinson,J Ellwood,R Evans,
T Farrow,E French,O Gorman,E Gouldin,B Green,C Grogan,A Hayes,S Hepworth,C Hill,L Hogarth, J Hurst,E Johnstone,J Joyce,L Kidd,T Kirkman,N Lee,W Liptrot,A Mayall-Buckley,L Moyes,T Nuttall,A Owens,
C Payne,A Potts,F Railton,C Ratcliffe,L Riley,S Robinson,J Schofield,L Schroeder,B Sharp,E Simms,R Simpson,L Smith,C Tarpey,R Trott,H Warne,M Wright.
9 Passes
M Ball,R Bamber,C Barclay-Smith,E Blair,J Burr,C Buston,E Cartmell,L Cooper,J Cresswell,K Daniells-Tarry,D Evans-Bowker,M Fisher,A Gratton,K Gudgeon,C Hannigan,C Haslam,J Hind,L Kelly,C Kight,
L Kilmartin,N Latus,G Lumley,R Munro,R Pogson,C Porter,J Pye,J Raina,C Richardson,M Ronson,R Shaw,T Slater,G Stansfield,D Street,A Todd,C Tregonning,J Wilkinson,L Wilson,S Wright.
8.5 Passes
R Jones.
8 Passes
K Ablett,D Ainsworth,D Baker,E Berry,S Carr,N Casey,O D’Arcy,M Diack,L Eccles,A Foster,M Green,J Hampson,B Handley,M Hindle,B Ingham,J Johnston,L-J Kennedy,Z Kirkman,L Lowe,E Lucas,L Matthews, R Midgley,F Mooney,H Naylor,K Pipe,S Potts,O Quinnell,L Rumming,W Singleton,S Slapp,J Thompson,M Turner,J Twyford,O Van Bogerijen,C Watson,L Whyment,J Williams.
7 Passes
A Bowker,A Campbell,A Carr,T Crane,S Ellis-Graham,A Gibson Swarbrick,E Gregory,T Kirby,J May,D Norton,S Rushton,M Sielski,D Smith,C Stead,E Thomas,T Thornton,F Vickers,M Wilcock,J Willis,R Wright.
6 Passes
L Foster,A Keay,T Potts,A Reeves,W Young.
5 Passes
C Sielski.
2 Passes
M Thompson.
Blackpool Aspire Academy
Ten Passes
S Alikasa, A Deroxinska, N Radzanowska
Nine Passes
J Adamson, J Barker, M Black, J Booth, C R Bullen, D Bullough, L Cameron, C Casey, S Clegg, J Curran, C Davis, E Davis, J Eadie, R Ferguson, E Fletcher, M Goodinson, J Harrison, C Heath, K Hill, Z Hill, H Hilton, L Hurley, J Jackson, S Joliffe, J Lee, M Lion, J Lu, J Lyle, D Moore, K Morgan, C Murphy, K Ostrowska, K Pentony, C Ralph, C Regan, H Rudd, K Walerowicz
Eight Passes
L Abbass, C Atkinson, L Bailey,S Beatie, S Bioletti, S Bowe,C Boyes, J Bradford, C J Bullen, C Chapllin, L Chinn-Batten, H Coffey, C Crolla, E Derbyshire, C A Dowling, C M Dowling, D Duffy, F Dyson, K Faulkner, J Fay-Southall, C Fisher, H Folger, M Gordon, N Guy, V Hague,T Hamer, N Hassall, D Heaton, S Henson, C Hiller, N Hirst, J Jones, M Jones, S Kirby, E Langridge, S Lavelle, A Lens, M Lidgley, R Lindsay, J Linton, E Longthorne, A Mallinson, A Marchant, M Marcus, C McCartney-Page, K McKenzie, M McLellan, C Morris, C Papp, M Parker, L Partridge, J Pearce, L Perry, J Porter-Thomas, K Priest, R Rhaman, C Riches, M Richmond, K Ridings,L Rogers, C Ronson, E Rowe, R Ruddock, B Ryan, S Scanlon, E Scowcroft, C Smith, J S Smith, Jacob Smith, J Smith, Z Smith, A Smith-Griffiths, S Staff, A Strickland, D Strother, A Taylor, D Taylor, G Taylor, R Taylor, S Taylor, H Trask, L Vaughan, M Vowels, R Walmsley, B Walton, H Waterhouse, M Weilding, C Whatmough, S Whiteside, J Wilmore, S Worthington, C Wylie, J Yardley
Seven Passes
S Burns, N Casson, J Cook, R Currie, D Daly, C Dodds, G Folger, J Hanby, L Harrison, C Keogh, P Langley, M Mahoney, C Palin, A Parfitt, R Riddick, S Roney-Wilton, T Sparks, A Taylor, C Walker, C Wright,
Six Passes
K Dickinson, S Flynn, C J Mcdonald, E Owen, K Philipson-Grant,D Sanderson, A Sharif, M Yates
Five Passes
S Brewster, L Butterworth, A Hartley, D Porietis, E THomson, R Turner
Four Passes
R Miller, E Muir,
Three Passes
A Clare, S Mitchell
One Pass
E Roberts
St George’s
Twelve Passes
M Burgeen
Eleven Passes
S Ardrey, A Brocklehurst, P Cartledge, T Davis, A Dixon, J Eaves, C Gill, G Gray, C Gregory, C Henderson, E Khan, E Lawrence, B Leonard, J Lock, L Martin, R Morris, L Nixon, C Pound, E Robinson, A Sagar, P Salanki, J Toal, E Walsh
Ten Passes
D Andrews, C Baggaley, D Bailey, M Barker, K Baron, C Baxter, C Berry, L Bowden, R Bowler, E Briggs, A Brown, J Burke, M Butler, K Campbell, C Carter, C Clough, K Clough, H Colledge, M Conn, W Cottam, E Counter, J Cowling, T Cox, L Crewdson, G Cubbins-McCorry, B Davidson, C Davidson, A Dixon, D Dixon, S Dodd, C Emery, K Fairlie, R Fisher, L Frain, P Froggett, R Gibson, S Gilligan, C Good, K Green, H Greenhalgh, C Hammond, E Harwood, J Healey, J Hemming, J Higgins, J Hill, M Holmes, H Hughes, Z Iglesias-Blackburn, J Jackson, D Jones, J Jones, L Jones, M Langley, A Lenton, K Lewin, C Lonsdale, C Mason, K May, J McAnena, D McCulloch, E McKay, L McNaught, L Mills, C Moorhead, D Moorhouse, L Mundow, M Norton, M Nuttall, H O’Brien, A Pemberton, L Phillips, K Piper, L Quinn, R Randell, J Richardson, L Richardson, C Riding, T Rogerson, E Rowland, K Rutherford, N Salmon, C Searle, H Simpson, T Singleton, L Smith, O Smith, W Sontowska, J Southern, T Stewart, G Stillwell, J Sudell, E Taylor, L Thorpe, L Topham, D Townson, J Webster, M Wilson, B Yiu
Nine Passes
L Aaron, F Allan, M Atkinson, A Bamber, B Bayman, A Campbell, S Ellis, J Green, C Gregory, C Harrison, S Heyes, L Marsden, T May, M McGregor, O Millard, L Morgan, E Nixon, C Roberts, K Shaw, R Thomas, C Tyldesley, E Wasp, C Wildon
Eight Passes
E Burgess, J Dodd, R Everington, S Frankle, P Jones, S Macfarlane, T Roberts, A Scarlett, J Taylor, M Wood
Seven Passes
R Ahmed, C Barkworth, M Bracewell, M Burgoyne, A Fisher, A Hart, B Lindley, C Murphy, L Thomas, C Whitaker, J Wright
Six Passes
B Burgess, G Everton-White, J Fielding, B Gillett, J Hamilton, P Holyoake, H Mylroie, C Norton, K Sarjantson
Five Passes
D Bristow, L Logan, T Nugent, M Preston
Four Passes
R Baldwin, L Webb
Three Passes
A Merchant, J Stock,
Two Passes
Z Elkirat
St Aidan’s
Thirteen Passes
T Lord
Twelve Passes
R Born, D Burke, LEagles-Martin, C Ellam, K Hesketh, E Holden, B Holding, E Kearton, I Long, E Marks, E Nagle, V Scragg, J Thompson, F Thompson-Jolley, I Unsworth
Eleven Passes
C Abram, P Abram, H Allen, K Anderson, C Bennett, A Betteridge, L Bradley, B Brignall, S Brown, J Clarkson, C Conley, J Corkery, R Davison, O Fivian, M Gair, F Galloway, S Green, M Guerin, J Guthrie, N Harrison, A Haworth, M Head, M Hill, A Hinchcliff, J Houldsworth, A Howard, K Hoyle, A Hughes, H Hunt, G Isles, H Jackson, G James, A Jenkinson, L Jones, S Kelly, W Lewis, T Nelson, C Palmer, R Platt, T Preston, H Saunders, A Sealy, K Southern, E Street, C Swarbrick, D Szcypiorska, E Thompson, M Thornhill, T Townley ,J Twiss, O Verity, G Wareing, S White, A Wilkinson,
BD Acton-Higginson, D Ashworth, S Atkinson, H Boothby, J Cardwell, W Clegg, S Coop, A Curtis, G Dixon, L Dooley, L Goodfellow , C Hirst, R Horvarth, B Hutton, A Jeffries, H Johnson, J Jones, M Jones B Mason, C Miller, L Morgan,
H Moulding, S Nowotarski, E Oakey, J Penswick , M Ralph, M Sandford, J Simey, D Sutton, E Wood, A Wyatt
Nine Passes
A Bleakley, P Cox, O Crisp, T Cross, N Danson, M Denny, B Gardner, C Houghton, G Howard, T Jenkinson, S Johnson, E MacGregor, J Ogden, S Patten-Clayton, S Proctor, B Redmond, A Richardson, J Ronson, C Soothill, B Whalley
Eight Passes
C Andrew,J Bamber, A Bowers, D Cowgill, B Crellin, D Devonport, O Evans, L Guerin, R Hargreaves, B Johnson, P Manikum, C Marsden, M Peace, A Pope, O Shaw, J Wall, C White
Seven Passes
B Britton, A Chard, L Dalton-Lee, J Galt, B White
Six Passes
S Riley, D Sarre-Bamber
Five Passes
K Marsden, N Roskell,
Four Passes
C Butler, A Waters
Three Passes
J Allison, J Jackson
Baines School
11 Passes
J Churms, H Clayton, I Cooper, C Cronshaw, M Crooks, L Eyres, G Faulkner, E Fielding, C Hurt, J Knowles, R Monks, E Neath, D Ricchiuti, C Simpson, G Stephenson, J Strain,.
10 Passes
G Ainsworth, E Asiliskender, D Balshaw, A Barton, J Bedell, B Bloxham, J Brewer, E Bridge, A Brookes, R Causer, A Ellis, E Fredrick, E Hessey, E Hume, J Lau, A Manders, J Marshall, E McGawley, L McIvor, M Miller, R Moss, M Newiss, C Norton, T Pagen, C Parr, E Pawson, N Pinkney, E Pymm, H Stringfellow, B Tinkler, J Watson.
9 Passes
T Alston, M Asquith, R Atkin, M Barrett, T Bateman, J Bethell, H Blackhurst, A Boulton, J Boulton, H Broughton, J Carroll, S Carter, M Cartmell, P Clegg, D Collins, S Collins, E Copp, S Cross, B Daly, A Davies, J Davis, T Dowie, M Dowman, M Eaves, L Eccles, E Fitzmaurice, O Fitzpatrick, I Fletcher, A Flynn, I Foote, K Gannon, G Gerrard, H Gigli, K Webster, K Harris, A Hasan, L Higham, M Holdip, S Holland, J Jacobs, B Jones, M Jones, N Joynes, A Kershaw, A Key-Otero, J Knott, E Leadbetter, D Lee, M Lee, E Lees, N Malhotra, B McCain, J McCausland, C McIlwaine, J Middleton, J Mitchell, B Molyneux, C Moore, T Mottershead, C Moynes, J O’Connell, J Pickup, D Porter, T Robinson, C Sheridan, C Skivington, A Smith, A Swann-Holmes, O Tattersall, C Thomas, C Thomas, L Thompson, A Vallance, A Waters, H Watkins, J Whitehead, Z Zampini.
8 Passes
A Biviano, T Connor, L Dunn, L Durow, J Fletcher, C Hall, K Harper, G Jones, J Kielty, J Maskery, O McVicar, S Rathbone, L Raynor, J Robinson, S Swan, O Tattersall, M Tierney, D Trent, R Tupman-Bell, B White,
7 Passes
C Lee-Hardman, C Humphreys, J Leak, R Mace, R McGawley, J Newton, J Rogerson, A Sumner.
6 Passes
R Bellew, M Fleming, O Hey, J James, J Power, W Whitaker
5 Passes
D Benson, A Douglas, J Sharples, T Rogerson, R Wood.
4 Passes
L Turner,.
3 Passes
K Bambrook.
2 Passes
M Knapman
Hodgson Academy
Eleven Passes
W Brown, J Hill, A Hogarth, R Morten, M Zubowicz.
Ten Passes
N Adshead, C Akram, C Allsopp, M Baldwin, O Banks, Y Barker, O Bennett, J Bonsell, J Bowley, N Broadbent, C Brow, A Callaghan, B Cardwell, A Carter, A Carter, S Cartmell, J Churchouse, J Cookson, H Douthwaite, C Eaves, B Edwards, A England, E Fitzpatrick, T Galler, H Gardner, J Gregg, J Guy, W Haddow, E Hadwin, C Hall, K Hargate, E Hayton, J Heaton, J Hester, M Holland, S Hopkinson, E Hoyle, J Hughes, L Jackson, C Kay, L Killingbeck, C Kimberley, C Kimmance, R Lambert, G Latham, H Lester, A Lewis, J Lydon, J Macdonald, C Manifold, G Markham, A Marmo, H Maskill, R Maxwell, T McFadyen, R Moore, E Morden, O Mulhall-Taylor, J Mullin, C O’Connor, C O’Neill, J O’Neill, T Pearson, M Peill, T Poole, A Pople, T Preston, C Roberts, K Rodgers, E Rose, D Russell, C Scott, J Shaw, D Siddall, V Smith-Payne, S Strutton, R Swarbrick, A Thomason, J Thornton, M Tingey, B Whiteside, E Whittaker, A Whyatt, J Williams, J Williams, A Wooton.
Nine Passes
L Armstrong, A Atkinson, L Atkinson, L Bailie, N Beardsall, S Beckett, T Berkeley, L Bradley, L Bramhall, C Buchanan, W Butler, L Cantona-Murray, J Carbutt, C Chippendale, G Clark, N Clark, E Clarke, C Clewlow, C Coates, C Collinge, C Condron, L Connearn, H Crawforth, T Cryer, N Curran, E Demar, A Dixon, J Doherty, L Eastoe, S Eaves, T Eckersley, J Edgington, R Falkingham, J Fisher, H Foster, A French, E Galloway, M Gardiner, J Gardner, R Gardner, D Glover, J Graham, K Grant, C Green, E Green, S Green, G Guy, H Haddrell, J Haigh, L Hartley, E Haslam, G Heath, X Herschell, J Hindley, H Holland, L Hudson, J Hulme, A Jackson, O Johnson, J Kanuritch, S Kenyon, P Kiernan, S Knight, S Langer, S Lawson, S Laycock, J Layton, M Leonard, T Lewis, J Marsden, C Masters, T Miller, G Mitchell, D Molloy, J Molloy, J Moore, M Moshona, J Murray, E Newman, A Norazlan, G Norman, R O’Connor, A Partington, T Paterson, M Penswick, C Pilkington, J Porter, C Portman, L Price, A Rashid, O Reading, O Renshall, J Roe, W Saunders, M Scullion, D Seville, D Shorrock, G Simms, L Slater, E Smith, R Smith, I Sutcliffe, M Swarbrick, E Tax, L Taylor, D Thornton, E Threlkeld, R Walker, M Webster, M Wild, C Williams, D Yates.
Eight Passes
R Barrot, A Black, R Bradwell-Pritchard, Y Brown, C Clegg, J Dodd, D Fisher, B Gregory, O Hills, K Markham, J Maycock, J Monk, J Weiss, A Whelan.
Seven Passes
R Barrot, K Cardwell, C Dewsnap, J Green, H Mcgrath, B Stubbs.
Five Passes
B Thompson.
Four Passes
L Cooper.
Three Passes
T Armer.
Two Passes
B Brookes.
One Pass
S Martin.
Highfield Leadership Academy
Ten Passes
L Baldwin, M Bourne, L Calvert, J Faber, E Jenkinson
Nine Passes
M Alcock, C Allan, T Anthony, C Aspey, C Barritt, H Barron, C Beadsley, L Bellew, N Bend, A
Birch, T Bowen-Price, C Brannan, B Bremner, L Britnell, G Brown, D Buckley, L Buckley, A Butcher, C Byrnes, C Campbell, E Carr, L Chow, K Chudynka, C Clough-Texel, L Connell, E Cottenden, C Coulburn, R Crawford, O Cubbins, B Culpan, A Curran, L Curran, C Daly, J Dempsey, B Dickinson, J Dodson, T Drew, C Driscoll, M East, A Eaves, H Eccles, C Edwards, M Eldershaw, H Errington, J Escott, R Farrell, L Farricker, T Figg, C Finlayson, B Fitzpatrick, J Frodsham, I Frolov, M Gibson, N Gibson, O Grant, C Green, B Gregson, C Harnett, K Haworth, S Heaton-Gilmartin, J Heighton-Lewin, S Hemmings, K Holden, B Holland-Ball, O Holmes, K Houghton, J Hunt, T Hyndman, A James, D Jenskins, E Johnson, B Jones, J Jones, K Kelly, N Kenny, K King, C Kirk, G Knight, K Leonard, K Lindeman, M Livesey, H Lloyd, J Lomax, B Lowin, M Lui, K Machin, A Mackay, A Marshall, T Marshall, L Mather, R McAdam, J McGonagle, G McKay, G McLean, J Meszoly, L Mills, K Monaghan, R Monkman, B Montgomery, A Moran, K Morris, E Morrison, D Mulligan, J Nelson, K Openshaw, C Parker, B Parker-Starkie, D Penn, B Phillips, K Pilling, N Powell, S Ralston, E Rata, C Rawes, C Roberts, N Roberts, H Robinson, J Robinson, L Ross, C Rowlands, K Ryan, O Samways, B Sarjantson, M Schofield, C Scott, M Senior, B Shearing, C Sheldrick, J Shiel, H Simpson, S Simpson, S Singleton, A Smith, B Smith, C Smith, D Smith, E Smith, K Smith, L Smith, J Snelson, H Speight, D Stead, C Straathof, E Summerfield, E Taylor, J Taylor, L Teale, O Tetlow, J Thompson, B Turner, C Walker, C Walsh, M Watts, T Webster, K Weir, J Wilding, G Willoughby, C Worrall, C Yates,
Eight Passes
J Brooks, S Carr, R Casey, K Ceesay, C Cope, J Dutton, C Flood, R Hall, J McGibney, J Meadows-Anderson, J Morris, J Murray, J O'Donnell, S Smith, H Weber, L Witts, K Wood
Seven Passes
M Bowerman, E Briggs, E Cheetham, J Cooper, N Dawber, J Glass, S Haworth, C Hurd, R McDonald, S McGuire, J Perry, Q Ravalli, J Reid, E Ryan, A Shah, L Withers
Six Passes
C Taylor
Five Passes
D Conroy, K Wright,
Four Passes
D Gray,
Three Passes
S Harnett, A Mackin, C Robinson
Two Passes
D Beresford, K Carlyle, B Jones, K Kennedy, L Williams
One Pass
C Waldron
Rossall
Eleven passes
G Fackler, P Gaud
Ten passes
J Amor, L Bannister-Nunn, A Eastham, U Gaultney-Udjo, O Gregory, C Jordan, M Klebais, S McGailey, J Sharratt, H Stott, E Tikoisuva
Nine passes
C Avery, T Beaumé, A Brown, M Finney, Y Gan, B Greenwood, E Hall, I Hockings, B Hoggmascall, H Mercer-Jones, C Metcalfe, H Monteiro, R Purnell, E Robinson, J Sangha, B Sharples, F Smith, C van Blerk, R Wright
Eight passes
N Ivanchenko, E Pastore, M Rave, K Swarbrick
Seven passes
J Braidford, L Jagger, D Meiffert, K Porter, M Shagina, O Surikov
Six passes
A Dürrmüller Acosta, H Hockings, H Kwong, J Ostler, M Ott, Y Pan, H Stansfield, I Timokhin
St Bede’s Catholic High School
Eleven Passes
M Solarska ,J Wilkinson ,G Zinna
Ten Passes
B Anderson, G Anderson-Shepherd, L Ashton, M Baker, F Ballout, L Banks, G Bennett, E Beverley-Shaul, H Boardman, O Booth, I Boxwell, A Bradley, R Brow, M Cairns, B Cardwell, W Clancy-Collins, G Collings, C Collison, L Couvaya, A Cross, R Cusworth, G Dalton, F Davison, H Dennison, J Desborough, C Dickason, G Dodd, C Duffy, G Dunford, K Durnan, J Edmondson, J Ellison, R Elsender, T England, H Fisher, M Gardner, V Glowczewska, A Greaves, G Griffiths, C Hargreaves, R Hart, H Hay, M Hayes, C Heron, A Hills, J Hirst, M Hoare, M Howley, V Ingham, K Jones, N Keegan, G Lanzani, D Lardner, T Lawrenson, A Lee, K Lee, P Linley, K Malihi-Shoja, M Manning, A McAvoy, M McGivern, A McGrane, J Mercer, M Murray, E Myerscough, E O'Farrell, E Ormerod, J Parry, J Plant, S Price, K Pritchard, J Prout, T Rawcliffe, J Ribaya, A Roberts, L Rooney, N Rourke, M Sane, B Schofield, J Simpson, L Simpson, C Smith, O Squire, H Taylor, S Teale, T Thompson, A Tolley, L Trickett, E Walsh, A Ward, D Webb, J Westhead, C Wilson, D Wojkiewicz
Nine Passes
H Ailsby, L Belton, C Bramma, C Britton, E Disley, J Doddemeade, C Francis, S Gajos, A Green, C Griffiths, L Hargreaves, D Jones, R Jones, R Lewis, T Makepeace, E Marsland, S McCluskie, E Melvin, E O’Dea, S Oldfield, D Richards, J Riding-Chapman, W Salisbury, E Sanders Fox, V Singh, M Taylor, S Thornton, J Treasure, A Whittlestone
Eight Passes
S Bowman, R Bragg-Jensen, O Dodd, G Fawcett, H Fiddler, A Green, A Harrison, B Jones, L Lewis, A Murray, J Richardson, S Rule, H Sagar, R Smith, A Thompson, P Travis, C Turner
Seven Passes
S Dean, A Naylor, C Oueslati
Five Passes
C Taylor
One Pass
L Laughlin, S Nicholson
Unity Academy
eleven passes
J Brown, K Literska
Ten passes
C Aldren, K Allen, A Begum, A Carter, B Cooke, A Drury, B Duckworth, C Egan, N Ferguson, J Gibbons, A Gillespie, B Gomersall, S Goodwin, L Hallett, S Hancock, C Harvey, L Hornby, A Howarth, S Howarth, D Howell, Z Hudson-Williams, O Hughes, K Jenkins, T Jones, B King, R Kumar, A Logan, T Lynch, M Mainds, D Makinson, J Mallinson, S McAllister, A Mitchell, A Mitchell, K Mongan, S Morrissey, L Robinson, D Rooney, R Sadler, B Seel, C Shepherd, M Smith-Wilkinson, D Stretton, L Strickland, C Tatters, B Taylor, L Tite, J Wallis, E Ward, K Warnes, N Westwater, B White, C Willis, P Wooderson
Nine passes
W Akponwei, L Barrett, S Foden, S Gray, D Harding, AJ Jackson, L Kenyon, T Lee, K Parsonage, C Phelps, W Quilty, R Rosie, S Rosie, C Scheepers, T Taylor
Eight passes
L Kearsley, B Mason, J McIntyre, A Rowley, T Simmons, D Wilson
Seven passes
D Beard, H Fleming, L Gibson, G Hughes, L Walsh
Six passes
N Harwood
Five passes
M North
Lytham St Annes High
Eleven passes
C Cunningham, L Deveney, D Santos, A Shipton, M Tinsley
Ten passes
G Allen, T Bailey-Shields, B Bainbridge, L Bainbridge, J Barrow, B Baxter, J Bishop, S Booth, M Boyce, B Bradley, H Brett, R Buglass, A Butterworth, L-M Cain, R Canham, E Caswell, A Cessford, A Charnley, D Connolly, E Cooper, E Crowther, J Cuff, C Da Silva Grave, B Davies, N Dawber, R Dawson, J Deveney, E Dobson, H Drysdale, A Dunn, T Edington, S Fish, K Fisher, M Fisher, N Fletcher, R Frankland, J Gallagher, M Galloway, H Gill, R Gill, H Glover, A Greenman, P Greenman, B Gregson, G Grierson, C Hagger, L Hales, E Halsall, R Hamilton, E Hammond, I Harrop, C Heath, L Hesketh, E Heslop, A Houghton, O Houghton, R Howarth, K Hughes, J Hughlock-Williams, S Hunt, W Hunt, L Irving, H Jamil, N Jenkinson, P Kelly, S Kember, A Kirkham, A Leivers, K Levin, L Lockhart, S Lord, A Loveday-Binks, H Lucking, R Mackay, C Maddox, K Marsh, M Maunder, E Mawdsley, E Maycock, J McKenzie, S Modi, A Morgans, M Morris, F Moxham, O Muir, T Nunez, O Palser, M Parsons, G Payne, K Pennington, C Perrey, C Pickersgill, E Pixton, E Plunkett, W Plunkett, S Potton, O Price, T Pumphrey, G Randles, B Rawling, E Revill, I Riley, L Robinson, J Sanderson, K Shaw, K Skelly, A Smith, O Smith, J Sooriyakumar, D Sparrow, A Springford, S Stewart, J Street, J Sumpton, H Thompson, F Tierney, H Toates, E Tracey, H Trott, S Tsang, C Turnbull, C Wallbank, S Walsh, A Waterfield, H Webber, J Webster, C Whatmough, J Whitehead, L Wilson, J Wood, J Wragg, E Wright, J Wynn, M Yeadon, S Zahmat Keshan
Nine passes
C Baker, K Bavidge, K Beacher, L Blower, J Bradley, S Burgess, M Cavanagh, N Chandler, R Collier-Baker, O Coulter, L Docherty, J Downie, C Dunkerley, K Elliott, E Fewings, P Fleming, M Foster, H Graham, C Harkin, C Heffernan, J Hodson, S Johnstone, L Kelly, T Kirkham, S Komorovskis, L Lawrenson, J Levin, X Li, J McGlue, E Monk, D Parr, K Ritchie, I Roffey, A Rutter, J Shaw, J Slater, R Smethills, C Smith, G Smith, H Smith, M Smith, C Stephenson, E Swindells, W Tang, P Thompson, A Thornborough, L Thornborough, C Turner, H Windsor, A Winter, S Allan, K Hornby
Eight passes
S Ackrill, B Beesley, J Bhakta, C Choi, B Coker, Z Faraj, D Franklin, A Joyner, J Kirkham, L Martin, J Nelson, R Roache, E Shaw, Z Shepherd, C Sullivan
Seven passes
J Bell, N Burroughs, K East, C Harvey, R Lanyon, E McQueenie, S Morrison, L Thompson, D Whatmough
Six passes
D Glover, E Laver, R Oglesby, J Parkin, L Sandiford, B Smith, S Vaughan
Five passes
L Dainty, T Young
Four passes
H Buckley-Mills, D Clark, O Geraghty, Z Linton, J O’Sullivan
Three passes
S Sommer
Carr Hill High School
Thirteen Passes
L Bonney, T Collinson, S Cope, M Davis, A Fraser, O Groom, O Hall, L Irwin, R Kareckas, H Manley, H Mulholland, B Needham, F Orme, S Royle, L Simpson, M Stothard, L Swarbrick, H Walker
Twelve Passses
M Armstead, L Bailey, E Benson, E Binns, J Brett, C Camilleri, E Chang, C Charlton, J Chatfield, T Christie, E Cowell, D Edmondson, C Edwards, S Evans, J Fellows, J Forrest, I Gibbins, O Greenwood, S Hartley, A Holloway, F Hubble, A Hughes, N Hurst, W Keenan, E Lennie, J Lio, A Marshall, W Martin, R Moore, C Shaw, J Short, A Singleton, E Sowden, A Statham, L Steele, L Stretton, J Taylor, E Thomson, L Timms, L Welch, B Wilson, R Wilson, L Wyatt
Eleven Passes
Z Aleksejevs, S Charoenwijitkul, E Gregoire, K Hmelnika, V Lasinskis, K Reed, C Rushton, E Staimilere,
Ten Passes
A Aberdeen, K Anderson, M Atkinson, L Bates, S Bishop, P Bourne, C Burrow, K Cartmell, L Chiwanda, J Collier, O Cooper, E Coppersthwaite, T Cunliffe, J Curtis, L Curtis-Monk, R Davenport, M Dewhurst, J Eckman, I Ellison, P Entwistle, E Fellows, S Ford, K France, J Francis, O French, A Gaskova, R Gayle, B Green, K Hall, B Harrison, D Harry, C Higginson, M Holt, V Hughes, G Humphreys, K Johnson, J Jones, A Kirby, E Leaper, A Lowe, J Marshall, P Mason, A McCaffery, I McDonald, A Myers, W Ochieng, E Parker-Hodskinson, T Parkinson, C Porter, A Price, M Richardson, J Roylance-Moore, R Saiger, A Sheriff, M Snape, M Spafford, C Stanley, N Stuart, I Sungurova, M Tattersall, S Taylor, E Tiffen, J Turvey, R Widdows, M Williams, C Wilson, N Wilson
Nine Passes
J Craven, C Finlay, K Fryett, S Hartshorne, N James, P Jaundrill, P Lees, J Morris, J Naftel,S Normington, J Parkinson, A Robinson, L Smethurst, C Stocker, Z Thomas, Y Tierney-Bordewijk, J Tucker, A Unsworth, L Ward, M Williams, R Woods
Eight Passes
G Bretherton, A Colquhoun, D Coogan, T Fishwick, T Goulding, L Gray, E Holden, A McFaulds, R Minshull, L Parker, S Parker, J Rossall, G Taylor, M Watkinson
Seven Passes
C Bonney, K Burns, L Coburn, M Gerrard, N Ivanov, M Keegan, D Lowe, C Shaw
Six Passes
L Christian
Five Passes
N Dawes, H Fort-Smith, B Knibbs, F Mullard, D Pownall, C Rowson, L White
Four Passes
A Baggaley, G Blackwell, E Crossley, M Newby, J Reid, C Rodowicz, M Watson, J Whiteside
Three Passes
L Lote, G Preston
South Shore Academy
Twelve Passes
L Horrocks
Eleven Passes
N Amin, K Green, P Nabil-Islam, T Tongue, A Tredinnick, W Yekeh
Ten Passes
L Ainsworth, H Aounallah, R Ashworth, C Blank, K Boyce, L Bucher, J Burke, H Chapman, A Csonge, F Culley-Wright, R Devine, B Draycott, K Edwards, C Erskine, M Finglas-Coats, E Gee, S Geraghty, J Gledhill, T Graves, J Gurung, D Hall, M Hall, R Horrigan, L Howard, S Howard, H Howarth, A Ingrey, R Johnston, A Jones, K Karpinska, N Kelham, S Kenny, J King, J Kinmond, C Kirby, P Knaur, P Krawczyk, S Murphy, R Nicholson, D Paster, N Payne, I Phimphasoi, A Pugh, A Rawcliffe, G Robson, C Self, A Smith, D Straine-Francis, E Stuart, C Sutton, A Thom, S Tongue, L Truckel, K Wanyo, P Wilson.
Nine Passes
C Bailey, J Baron,A Barrett, C Beardall, N Blackburn, T Blackwell, B Borland, T Bostock, C Bumby, L Casey, R Chick, J Clarke, M Conway, R Cowden, C Cox, M Crowther, L Davenport, E Dugmore, K Edwards, J Foley, E Francis, C Gellatley, J Green, S Greenwood, J Hall, T Harper, L Holden, S Hughes, K Ingham, C Jepson, B Johnson, L Johnson, L Kenny, A Kidd, C Luby, C Maden, J Manser, D Marsden, N Marsh, G Mercer, A Miller, C Nice, C Owen, C Page, A Parker, S Plank, M Pritchard, I Raistrick Jones, J Rayner, A Reid, A Stirling, D Taylor, S Taylor Bushell, E Till, J Walford, R Wareing, N Wheatcroft, R Whitaker, K Whitehouse, C Whittaker, L Wrigley.
Eight Passes
K Bell, C Rodgers, M Senghore, B Wilson.
Seven Passes
E Smith, D Waddington.
Six Passes
J Pickin | http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/news/education/gcse-results-2016-result-listings-for-the-fylde-coast-1-8090515 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/fefc73ead63625acc678a2d27b4f0c64529811779e32fa810695667c22ddf7ed.json |
[
"Diane King"
] | 2016-08-31T12:50:23 | null | 2016-08-31T12:28:35 | Visit now for the offbeat news - from The Gazette | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blackpoolgazette.co.uk%2Fnews%2Foffbeat%2Fhalfords-recalls-coca-cola-powerbank-over-safety-fears-1-8097830.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/webimage/1.8097829.1472642967!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Halfords recalls Coca-Cola Powerbank over safety fears | null | null | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk | Models of the Coca-Cola Powerbank have been recalled due to a potential fault in the units.
Halfords have recalled three models of the Coca-Cola Powerbank 2200mAh, with product codes 243524, 243516 and 243581 have been removed from sale while an investigation takes place.
Customers have been advised not to use the product but rather to return it to their local Halfords shop, where they will receive a full refund.
The issue affects products with the item-codes above only, with no other products or powerbanks affected.
A company statement read: “We take the quality and safety of our products extremely seriously and would like to apologise to customers affected for any inconvenience this may cause.” Queries can be made to Halfords’ customer services team on 0345 504 53 53 or customer.services@halfords.co.uk.
Home, garden and leisure products chain The Range is also recalling two models due to a potential fault - the Coke Powerbank 1a 2200 Mah, with product code 135749, and the Coke Powerbank 1a 7200 Mah with code 135750.
Customers are advised to stop using the device immediately and return the Powerbank to their local store with a valid proof of purchase to obtain a full refund of the purchase price.
Customer queries can be directed to 0345 026 7598 or help@therange.co.uk | http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/news/offbeat/halfords-recalls-coca-cola-powerbank-over-safety-fears-1-8097830 | en | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/edb86a41b1337328c4665792d50b8943ad6d026971b7600745266af66bb4753c.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:12:33 | null | 2016-08-25T20:00:00 | Television and film news, reviews and features - from The Gazette in Blackpool | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blackpoolgazette.co.uk%2Fwhats-on%2Ftv-and-film%2Fpopstar-never-stop-never-stopping-half-of-one-of-the-best-comedies-of-the-year-1-8085511.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/webimage/1.8085509.1472029760!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping - Half of one of the best comedies of the year | null | null | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk | American rapper RZA elegantly sums up the fleeting nature of fame during his cameo appearance in Akiva Schaffer and Jorma Taccone’s musical mockumentary.
“The higher you get, the harder you fall. Ask any coconut,” sermonizes the hip-hop superstar.
These words of wisdom are aimed at sweet, yet corruptible, Conner Friel (Andy Samberg), who sells out his childhood pals to land a solo record deal and secure his moment in the social media spotlight.
Part cautionary tale, part buddy comedy, Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping gleefully lampoons music documentaries, including Justin Bieber: Never Say Never, by offering a fly-on-the-wall glimpse into the life of an icon as he prepares to launch his second album.
Schaffer and Taccone festoon their tongue-in-cheek expose with real-life music industry figures, plus colourful supporting performances including Justin Timberlake as a singing chef, who juliennes carrots with pride.
Thus Simon Cowell offers his glowing assessment of Conner - “I think he’s incredible. He’s the real deal!” - and the likes of Mariah Carey, Usher, Carrie Underwood and 50 Cent wax lyrical about his impact on their careers.
Andy Samberg as Conner4Real
For the first 40 minutes, Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping is hysterical, but then like the preened and polished subject, the film loses its way.
Conner and childhood buddies Lawrence Dunn (Schaffer) and Owen Bouchard (Taccone) achieved considerable success as the trio The Style Boyz.
However, it was clear to everyone in the cutthroat music business that Conner was the glittering star in the firmament.
He went solo and The Style Boyz disbanded.
Lawrence turned his back on celebrity to settle on a farm in Big Timber, Colorado, while Owen remained in the background as Conner’s DJ.
Following the rousing success of Conner’s debut LP entitled Thriller, Also, a documentary film crew shadows the pop icon in the days leading up to the release of the follow-up album, ConnQuest.
Flanked by an entourage including his manager Harry Duggins (Tim Meadows), acid-tongued publicist Paula Klein (Sarah Silverman) and “a guy who kicks him in the nuts so he remembers where he came from”, Conner feebly shoulders the mounting pressure flanked by actress girlfriend, Ashley Wednesday (Imogen Poots).
Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping is half of one of the best comedies of the year.
Opening scenes are a hoot.
“It’s like a tricycle. When you take away one of the wheels, what have you got?” scoffs Lawrence when someone suggests The Style Boyz could fracture.
Note-perfect music videos include Equal Rights featuring P!nk, which promotes same sex relationships, while Conner punctuates each line of the chorus with a defiant, “I’m not gay”.
Sadly, the filmmakers run out of ideas for a lacklustre second half and introduce outlandish new characters to sustain our interest. | http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/whats-on/tv-and-film/popstar-never-stop-never-stopping-half-of-one-of-the-best-comedies-of-the-year-1-8085511 | en | 2016-08-25T00:00:00 | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/d0062c0f48d976ab1cdab1007bfff2fb6ea3e985a41e8bb3a30d9ee37e79be60.json |
[
"Roy Mitchard"
] | 2016-08-29T10:49:48 | null | 2016-08-29T10:38:38 | Kings Langley are still searching for their first home win in the Southern League Premier after a 2-1 reverse against Redditch United on Saturday | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hemeltoday.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Ften-man-kings-langley-lose-to-redditch-1-7548608.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.hemeltoday.co.uk/webimage/1.7548607.1472463499!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Ten man Kings Langley lose to Redditch | null | null | www.hemeltoday.co.uk | Kings Langley are still searching for their first home win in the Southern League Premier after a 2-1 reverse against Redditch United on Saturday
Redditch got off to a lively start in this fixture, switched to Kings Langley because of ground problems. But Kings had the best early chance when keeper Brad Catlow was forced to save a Connor Toomey shot with his feet.
A tight game flowed from end to end, chances for United seeing Jazz Luckie going close and Kyle Anthony heading off the line from the resultant corner and an acrobatic Danico Johnson shot flashing past the post.
Langley also had their fair share with Sean Coughlan hitting a first time shot on the run just off target and heading an Emmanuel Folarin cross the wrong side of the upright. United made another quick start to the second period with Xavi Comas beating out an Eli Bako shot and Dean Hitchcock clearing the second effort off the line and then Liam Spink hit the post when through.
Kings weathered that particular storm and then applied ten minutes of almost constant pressure with Lewis Toomey and Ryan Plowright testing Catlow, but when United did get off the ropes, it was to devastating effect.
Just past the hour Comas made a superb save from a point blank shot, but the ball fell kindly for Eli Bako, whose fierce volley took a deflection past the recovering keeper.
Sean Coughlan almost immediately hit a post at the other end after being put through by Lewis Toomey and Langley looked more than capable of restoring parity, while Xavi Comas pulled off a flying save to put him in the running for Kings’ star award.
Then it all went wrong for the home side with quarter of an hour to go as another long ball for the speedy Danico Johnson resulted in a coming together with Comas, just outside the box.
The keeper was red carded and Reece Hales planted a low free kick past stand in Kyle Anthony into the right hand corner.
The ten men threw caution to the winds with three up front, dominating possession and questioning United’s apparent lack of further ambition.
They were rewarded in the final minute of normal time when Oran Swales left wing run found Lewis Toomey, who squared for Sean Coughlin to run the ball in, but there was to be no fairy-tale comeback, as the whistle sounded minutes later leaving Kings still chasing that first elusive home win. | http://www.hemeltoday.co.uk/sport/football/ten-man-kings-langley-lose-to-redditch-1-7548608 | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.hemeltoday.co.uk/ac4033fe50af47d1d75799936bb87e7c6716678389b5d6ac4e6fb4b626522230.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:04:12 | null | 2016-08-22T15:12:19 | Leverstock Green came off second best to Cockfosters on Saturday, losing their SSML Premier clash 2-1. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hemeltoday.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Flevy-green-slip-to-cockfosters-defeat-1-7538153.json | http://www.hemeltoday.co.uk/sport/football/levy-green-slip-to-cockfosters-defeat-1-7538153 | en | null | Levy Green slip to Cockfosters defeat | null | null | www.hemeltoday.co.uk | Leverstock Green came off second best to Cockfosters on Saturday, losing their SSML Premier clash 2-1.
Levy were missing Shane Wood, Brima Johnson and George Biggadike at the back as a couple of slips let their visitors through to score from corners.
However the Green side produced little at the other end to threaten the Cockfosters keeper, their onyl goal coming deep into injury time.
Two new signings from Northwood, defender Rowland Smith and forward Issouf Coulibally made their debuts.
There was little in the way of chances at either end before Cockfosters took the lead in the 22nd minute when Carl Resch clipped a low shot through a crowd of players into the net from a corner.
Leverstock’s best moment came in the last minute when Zak Howells pulled the ball back for Curtis Donaldson, but he shot over the bar.
The visitors had another great chance to double their lead with little more than a minute played in the second half as Jerry Maja ran onto a pass from Cameron Ferguson and took the ball past Jahn, but his shot was blocked by a defender.
At the other end six minutes later Lacey produced a dangerous ball across goal which had to be cleared by Melford-Rowe, and Donaldson floated a good free kick to the far post but Lewis Bowers headed over.
Cockfosters finally added their second midway through the second half with a corner dropping down to Maja, who again shot through a crowd of players with little challenge.
For the last five minutes Cockfosters played with ten men, having suffered an injury after using all three subs, but they were denied a third goal in the last minute as Jahn pulled off a great save to deny Ramone Cassidy-Sinclair.
Deep into stoppage time Leverstock pulled a goal back as Lewis Bowers hit a shot which went in off the far post.
On Saturday Leverstock travel to Edgware Town in the SSML Premier. | http://www.hemeltoday.co.uk/sport/football/levy-green-slip-to-cockfosters-defeat-1-7538153 | en | 2016-08-22T00:00:00 | www.hemeltoday.co.uk/f8005061552f62f2b8d31b331fd0400eb80fd5870c8e35f080d780d90202f565.json |
[
"Ralph Griffiths"
] | 2016-08-26T13:08:31 | null | 2016-08-22T13:45:19 | Tring Athletic came from two goals behind to secure a memorable 3-2 derby victory over Leighton Town on Saturday. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hemeltoday.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Fsuperb-comeback-secures-derby-win-for-athletic-1-7538083.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.hemeltoday.co.uk/webimage/1.7494874.1471869907!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Superb comeback secures derby win for Athletic | null | null | www.hemeltoday.co.uk | Tring Athletic came from two goals behind to secure a memorable 3-2 derby victory over Leighton Town on Saturday.
A mere 11 miles separates the clubs but despite their close proximity this was the first competitive encounter between them, taking place in the SSML Premier.
With just over half an hour played Leighton Town must have been enjoying their first taste of the Grass Roots Stadium, having scored two goals without reply to put them in a dominant position and well on their way to their first win of the season.
But the visitors were in for a shock in the 20 minute period either side of half time as Athletic mounted a terrific fight back to turn the deficit into a 3-2 lead and take control of the game.
Athletic should have added to their tally in the second half, spurning some very good chances, but they still had enough in the tank to secure victory.
Athletic included new signing George Brinkman in their line-up and the former Barton Rovers player settled superbly into midfield and will be an asset to the team.
After their encouraging performance the previous Saturday against league leaders London Colney the Athletic supporters must have hoped for more of the same but it was the visitors who looked the better side in the early stages.
Leighton Captain Reece Williams produced the first shot at goal after only 52 seconds and a few minutes later Mitchell Hamilton got his head to a fine free kick that fortunately for Athletic went straight into the hands of their Keeper Jack Hopwood.
Athletic did respond with a shot from Chris Vardy that went wide of the far post but generally the visitors were looking the more dangerous.
In the 16th minute Leighton were rewarded for their positive start when their nippy winger Victor Osuba sped down the left and pulled the ball intelligently for Jordan Davis who converted the chance with a cool finish. A few minutes later the visitors should have doubled their lead following a cross from the right but somehow the Athletic defence managed to clear the danger.
Ryan Sturges had the chance to reduce the deficit when he latched onto a through ball but his lob over the keeper drifted wide of the empty net. Leighton centre forward Matt Bateman forced a good save out of Jack Hopwood but the home keeper could do nothing to prevent the same player firing a shot past him in the 28th minute for the second.
Athletic were still struggling to find their form but in the 37th minute they produced a move of some quality to give themselves a life line, with George Brinkman and Jack Seaton setting up Ryan Sturges who struck a superb volley past the keeper.
With their tails up Athletic went in search of an equaliser and Jack Seaton was again involved sending over a great cross that picked out Dave O’Connor who turned on a sixpence and smashed home the equaliser four minutes before half time.
Worse was to follow for Leighton 10 minutes into the second half when a shot from George Brinkman fell to Chris Vardy who calmly slotted the ball home.
Within less than 20 minutes the game had turned on its head with Athletic now bossing things and they should have added to their lead with Ryan Sturges and Sam Joliffe both missing great opportunities.
Not much was seen of the Leighton attack after the break but midway through the half Jordan Davis did test Jack Hopwood with a good shot. Dave O’Connor forced the visitors’ keeper into a fine diving save but with the clock ticking down and with Athletic holding a slender one goal lead the visitors did step up their game during the last 10 minutes.
Jack Hopwood was called into action to push away shots from Davis and Kai Gardner and there were some anxious moments for the home supports as the visitors won some last minute corners but their team were able to hold on and claim all three points which pushed them up to sixth in the table.
Athletic have another tough league match next Saturday when they face highly fancied Welwyn Garden City at the Grass Roots Stadium.
Tring Athletic: 1 Jack Hopwood 2 Jack Seaton 3 Chris Mason (12 Paul Jeffrey 69) 4 Luke Dunstan 5 Dan Steadman (Capt) 6 Lessa Boka 7 Ryan Sturges (16 Joe Naylor 86) 8 Sam Joliffe 9 Chris Vardy 10 David O’Connor 11 Gordon Brinkman (15 Kane Axton 76). Subs not used: 14 Lanrewajh Ladipo 17 Stuart Stedman.
Leighton Town: 1 Jack Sillitoe 2 Tom Roberts 3 Louis Norton 4 Craig Maisiri 5 Jack Elliot 6 Reece Williams (Capt) (14 Kai Gardner 87) 7 Matt Hewitt (12 Omololu Onabolu 72) 8 Mitchell Hamilton (15 James Towell 76) 9 Matt Bateman 10 Victor Osobu 11 Jordan Davis. Subs not used: 16 Craig McKay GK Brad Kirkwood.
Scorers:
Tring: Jordan Davis (16), Matt Bateman (28)
Leighton: Ryan Sturges (37), Dave O’Connor (41), Chris Vardy (55)
Crowd: 77 | http://www.hemeltoday.co.uk/sport/football/superb-comeback-secures-derby-win-for-athletic-1-7538083 | en | 2016-08-22T00:00:00 | www.hemeltoday.co.uk/2d907cbb7862af62dfd8edeab0fa2b0e7ec52746849e0199eeebc4dd83f6f24d.json |
[
"Damien Lucas",
"Damien.Lucas Jpress.Co.Uk"
] | 2016-08-27T06:48:15 | null | 2016-08-27T06:00:00 | Deus Ex has you spoilt for choice. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hemeltoday.co.uk%2Fwhat-s-on%2Farts-culture%2Fconsole-corner-deus-ex-mankind-divided-review-1-7540408.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.hemeltoday.co.uk/webimage/1.7540407.1471967403!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Console Corner: Deus Ex Mankind Divided review | null | null | www.hemeltoday.co.uk | Deus Ex has you spoilt for choice.
Mankind Divided and so am I when it comes to reviewing the latest Deus Ex game after its launch last week.
There is so much to rave about in DEMD and I’m still enjoying it now over a week into the game.
But there are a number of elements which do not quite sit right with me.
Let’s start with the positives, though, and there are plenty of them.
There is layer upon layer in this game all expertly crafted together and beautifully designed.
The gameplay stands up to the high standards set by previous Deus Ex games and goes beyond them in many respects.
This is a game that will suit all types of gamers too.
Looking for a quick blast for an hour, you can jump on and get enough done to enjoy the experience, looking for longer, more involved sessions on your console then the gameplay rewards your patience, curiosity and creativity.
You play augmented human Jensen who is essentially the most deadly Power Ranger on the planet. I mean this guy has everything and would even give Superman a run for his money.
There are so many options to negotiate each scenario
And this is where my first problem lies with DEMD.
Sometimes, dare I say it, there are so many options available to you, so many ways to deal with scenarios and enemies and so much in your arsenal, it actually feels a bit ... easy.
‘Ramp up the difficulty setting!’ I hear you cry.
Well yes there’s that but my point is no matter what level you are playing at, Jensen just has too much at his disposal for his enemies to trouble him.
Sometimes, dare I say it, there are so many options available to you, so many ways to deal with scenarios and enemies and so much in your arsenal, it actually feels a bit ... easy. Damien Lucas, gaming columnist
But don’t get me wrong it’s still great fun entering a room littered with foes and walking out past a pile of them without breaking a sweat.
Another thing that doesn’t quite land for me is the Apartheid type references between the humans (naturals) and the augmented race. It is a poor attempt to give the storyline resonance with real life - for example there are posters dotted around saying things like ‘Augmented Lives Matter’ and it just feels a little frivolous.
I’m being hyper critical, though, and Deus Ex will go down as one of the games of the year of that there is no doubt.
Rating: 8.5/10 | http://www.hemeltoday.co.uk/what-s-on/arts-culture/console-corner-deus-ex-mankind-divided-review-1-7540408 | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.hemeltoday.co.uk/7766fe7e743add42c024d40f2f6a4dfb83881b3ffb1bdd192d317e5e1e2fdb3c.json |
[] | 2016-08-29T06:50:55 | null | 2016-08-29T06:00:00 | Fertility experts are calling for tougher regulations around IVF treatment because the solutions used to grow embryos can influence the birthweight and health of babies. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hemeltoday.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fmore-news%2Fcall-for-tougher-ivf-regulation-1-7541950.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.hemeltoday.co.uk/webimage/1.7541949.1472049540!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Call for tougher IVF regulation | null | null | www.hemeltoday.co.uk | Fertility experts are calling for tougher regulations around IVF treatment because the solutions used to grow embryos can influence the birthweight and health of babies.
They want firms a clear list of ingredients for the solutions like those used to regulate food such as peanut butter.
The demand follows the results of a trial that shows that the composition of these laboratory cultures influence the health of the resulting embryos and babies.
The trial found that they affected the numbers of viable embryos created, the rates of successful implantation in the womb, the pregnancy rates and the babies’ birthweights.
The findings were published in the journal Human Reproduction, together with a second paper that reviews what is currently known about embryo culture media.
The second paper concludes: “There is a strong case for demanding full transparency concerning the compositions of and scientific rationale behind the composition of embryo culture media”.
The journal’s editor-in-chief, Professor Hans Evers, called for “urgent action” by industry and regulators in the wake of the findings, saying that, just as with foods such as peanut butter, the exact composition of the culture media should be listed.
He said: “Floating an embryo for only a few days in a culture medium affects the birthweight of IVF children nine months later.
“Small differences in birthweight may reflect more subtle disturbances that only will manifest themselves later in life.
“As of today, not knowing the exact composition of their IVF culture media is no longer an option for clinical embryologists.”
Dr John Dumoulin, the IVF laboratory director at Maastricht University Medical Centre in The Netherlands, and his colleagues recruited 836 couples who were scheduled for IVF or ICSI (intracytoplasmic sperm injection) treatment at one of 10 IVF centres.
Dr Dumoulin said: “For the first time, by means of a large randomised controlled trial, we have shown that human embryos that are cultured in vivo are sensitive to their environment and that something is programmed into these embryos during those few days before transfer to the womb that still has an effect nine months later.
“This being the case, we must be aware that David Barker hypothesised that the environment in early life, from foetus to the first two years of life, can have a significant effect on long-term health.
“This means that we should be careful and we should no longer blindly accept new culture media, or other alterations in laboratory or clinical procedures, without first rigorously studying effectiveness and safety.”
In the second paper, a working group of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology, led by Professor Arne Sunde, of the University Hospital in Trondheim, Norway, made the same recommendations.
Their research showed that culture media vary widely, their composition is usually unknown by the embryologists, doctors and patients, and figures about the influence of the media on outcomes are conflicting.
Prof Sunde said: “The key issue is that we must know the composition of the culture media we use, since it seems to induce differences in the make-up of the children born.
“We have no information about long-term consequences of this, but we cannot rule out that the composition of the culture media may affect the health of children as they grow up and become adults.”
At present, there is no uniform regulation of embryo culture media. In Europe, the majority of media approved for use carry the CE mark, but other non-CE media can still be used.
Prof Sunde added: “It is not obligatory to declare changes and the information we might get is far from sufficient.
“We want to know in detail what changes have been made and the scientific basis for the changes, including animal and human clinical data backing the change.” | http://www.hemeltoday.co.uk/news/more-news/call-for-tougher-ivf-regulation-1-7541950 | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.hemeltoday.co.uk/0fffd06df580bd8505fb1a7c5050ac03cfae50347dac78e19b03230aa0ebeb5e.json |
[
"Roy Mitchard"
] | 2016-08-30T10:50:09 | null | 2016-08-30T10:11:27 | A large Bank Holiday Monday crowd saw Kings Langley fail to break this season’s home hoodoo when they went down by the odd goal in three to local rivals Chesham United. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hemeltoday.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Fkings-langley-record-double-bank-holiday-home-defeats-1-7550094.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.hemeltoday.co.uk/webimage/1.7485978.1472548269!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Kings Langley record double Bank Holiday home defeats | null | null | www.hemeltoday.co.uk | A large Bank Holiday Monday crowd saw Kings Langley fail to break this season’s home hoodoo when they went down by the odd goal in three to local rivals Chesham United.
Although Kings made four changes, there were remarkable similarities to the contest two days earlier, as United got off to a quick-fire start, with Xavi Comas palming a shot from Dave Pearce round the post in the first minute and Mat Mitchel-King firing over from the resultant corner.
Benji Crilley caused some alarm with a solo run and shot, but Kings started to find the room to play their brand off interpassing football and gradually gained in confidence.
That was to change on 19 minutes when another corner proved their undoing, the kick from Pearce being headed on by Darren Purse to Adam Martin, who planted his header wide of Comas.
Within three minutes, the home defence appealed in vain for offside as Brad Wadkins ran through the middle and calmly lobbed the keeper.
Kings were in disarray and struggling against a powerful defence, with too many promising midfield moves breaking down with a loose final pass and it was not until the 37th minute that Oran Swales got a shot on target for the home side.
The break saw the introduction of Dean Hitchcock inmidfield and Stevie Ward down the right and a difference in attitude gradually became apparent.
Connor Toomey had a clear chance when put through by his brother, Lewis, but Ashlee Jones did well to block the shot with his legs.
United’s attacks became more rare and although Kings were breaking well down the wings, Lewis Toomey was finding it tough going in the middle as he laboured manfully against the powerful presence of Purse, Martin and Mitchel-King.
The striker’s perseverance paid off though when he took a cross from Emmanuel Folarin to turn on a sixpence and fire an unstoppable shot past Jones. With six minutes of normal time to go, there was once again the possibility of an unlikely comeback, but the experience of United’s defence was able to dispel that illusion, condemning Kings to a barren Bank Holiday weekend.
Kings host Sporting Bengal United in the FA Cup First Qualifying Round on Saturday. | http://www.hemeltoday.co.uk/sport/football/kings-langley-record-double-bank-holiday-home-defeats-1-7550094 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.hemeltoday.co.uk/b75047cbc82dc42c1aae8796f47493ecde2e0dbd23a8c5db96c5bc198d8f02dc.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:01:10 | null | 2016-08-18T06:00:57 | Across Hertfordshire more than 100 artists are busy preparing to welcome the public into their homes and studios for this year’s Herts Open Studios event. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hemeltoday.co.uk%2Fwhat-s-on%2Farts-culture%2Feclectic-mix-of-artists-open-studios-to-public-1-7530633.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.hemeltoday.co.uk/webimage/1.7530678.1471431571!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Eclectic mix of artists open studios to public | null | null | www.hemeltoday.co.uk | Across Hertfordshire more than 100 artists are busy preparing to welcome the public into their homes and studios for this year’s Herts Open Studios event.
Hosted by Herts Visual Arts, the annual event has been running for 26 years and celebrates a wide range of local artists and makers.
The continuing aim is to promote and support Hertfordshire artists, and Open Studios provides a fantastic opportunity, not only for the artists themselves, but for members of the public too.
This year the three-week event runs from Saturday September 3 through to Sunday September 25 and is free for the public to attend.
With more than 11,000 visits expected, this is a very exciting time for the artists and with a variety of mediums on display, including ceramics, painting, photography, jewellers, sculptors, potters, textile artists and glass makers, there is sure to be something for everyone to enjoy. This is a great opportunity to not only visit artists, but to see them demonstrate how they work, and to learn about their ideas, inspiration and methods.
It is also an opportunity to find some special and individual presents, perhaps buying ahead for Christmas.
Artists taking part in Dacorum include Eleanor Sidaway (mixed media and textiles), Peter Greening (painting), John Durham (painting), Terry Sadler (photography, print making and mixed media) and Jean Langdon (ceramics) who will be working out of Frogmore Paper Mill at Apsley.
Personalised gifts, invitations, notices and framed wall displays using calligraphy by Jonathan Checkley will be on display at 62 Vicarage Lane in Kings Langley.
Three artists will work and display at The Parish Room in St John’s Church at Bourne End. They are Rebecca Wood, who creates vibrant landscapes, seascapes and townscapes in acrylic; Martin Warner, who paints portraits in oil on canvas and board/metal; and Claudia Brown, who creates Perspex sculptures, jewellery and gifts.
Studios will be open throughout the county including Barnet, East Herts; Harpenden, North Herts; St Albans; Watford; and Welwyn and Hatfield.
Brochures detailing all the venues and opening hours are available in libraries, tourist information offices, galleries and art venues. The brochure can also be downloaded as a PDF from the website, www.hvaf.org.uk | http://www.hemeltoday.co.uk/what-s-on/arts-culture/eclectic-mix-of-artists-open-studios-to-public-1-7530633 | en | 2016-08-18T00:00:00 | www.hemeltoday.co.uk/257b53a2aaaa8d3583be09742cb0e5df2106d8697b097ced69c8c618400a48e7.json |
[
"Ian Henshaw"
] | 2016-08-26T13:07:08 | null | 2016-08-22T13:13:47 | Newcastle Thunder ran in 13 tries as they dominated Hemel Stags to win 66-10 at Penine Way on Sunday. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hemeltoday.co.uk%2Fsport%2Fthunder-strikes-13-times-for-stags-1-7538029.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.hemeltoday.co.uk/webimage/1.7482660.1471868014!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Thunder strikes 13 times for Stags | null | null | www.hemeltoday.co.uk | Newcastle Thunder ran in 13 tries as they dominated Hemel Stags to win 66-10 at Penine Way on Sunday.
Hemel looked a decent side when they were in possession but in truth they saw very little of the ball. Stand off Lewis Young bagged a hat trick and showed class all afternoon as Newcastle bossed the middle of the park.
Hemel were not allowed to settle as the visitors chalked up two tries in the opening six minutes, the first in the corner for Blair and a power play on the last getting Young his first of his three.
Hardcastle bagged the easier second conversion, he was to be successful in six of his 12 kicks in the windy conditions.
Hemel had been caught cold but got on the front foot and started to trouble Thunder, Maloney fed Mitch Vincent on 14 minutes who danced his way to the line. Steady conversion bringing the Stags to within four points. The gap was soon stretched by Thunder as Olpherts broke free to feed Young who went in under the sticks.
Newcastle were on a roll now and tries by Joe Brown in the corner and Thorburn with a clever scoot effectively put the game to bed.
Ex-Hemel player Derrel Olpherts made the final try of the half with another speedy run, Gioele Celerino benefitting from his pass to canter over the line.
Thunder started the second half as they did the first, an unconverted try for Centre Joe Brown restarting the scoreboard ticking four minutes in. Almost straight away Thunder scored again as Hemel kicked out on the full from the restart, Craig Robertson finishing the move.
Tries by Aldous, made by Young, then Rhys Clarke brought up the visitor’s half century. A length of the field move ended with Ruediger dotting the ball down then Rennie got a clever try before Young finished his hat trick on 70 minutes, dancing through the Hemel defence that had just held out for three repeat sets.
Hemel never gave up and with five minutes to go a nifty kick through by Vincent was collected by himself and he ran through for four points.
Hemel were left to rue their slow start to the game and Newcastle will have taken a lot of positives towards the play offs to come.
Stags head to South Wales Scorpion next on Sunday, September 4.
Hemel Stags: 1 Josh Spearing, 5 Paul Beckett-Stewart, 3 Harrison Brough, 4 Bj Swindells, 18 Tala Petelo, 6 Mitch Vincent, 7 Ben Stead, 10 Dom Maloney, 9 Jono Burns, 8 Aaron Hall, 11 Dave O’Connor, 17 Reece Williams, 13 Malakai Lloyd-Jones,
Subs, All Used: 21 Dylan Readman, 15 Liam O’Callaghan, 23 Mike Stewart, 16 Matt Ross,
Scorers: Tries, Vincent (14) (75); Goals, Stead 1/2 | http://www.hemeltoday.co.uk/sport/thunder-strikes-13-times-for-stags-1-7538029 | en | 2016-08-22T00:00:00 | www.hemeltoday.co.uk/a0a1587e44f686da54fce727c4ff427c489711bfb94cbd4cbba012cbe5b99726.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T12:52:05 | null | 2016-08-19T06:00:57 | Cinema and music come together in an exhilarating new festival. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hemeltoday.co.uk%2Fwhat-s-on%2Ffusing-film-with-jazz-music-1-7530636.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.hemeltoday.co.uk/webimage/1.7530682.1471431659!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Fusing film with jazz music | null | null | www.hemeltoday.co.uk | Cinema and music come together in an exhilarating new festival.
The Herts Jazz Film Festival (HJFF) showcases a wonderful mix of compelling films that all have a distinctly jazz flavour.
Timed to complement the Herts Jazz Club’s well established and prestigious annual Herts Jazz Festival, the HJFF will present classic Hollywood film noir, silent film with live jazz accompaniment, rarely seen documentaries and a performance by a superstar jazz quartet celebrating one of the UK’s greatest jazz pianists, Stan Tracey.
The programme runs from 6.15pm-8pm on Friday September 16 with Sweet Smell of Success starring Burt Lancaster and Tony Curtis . It features a jazz score by Elmer Bernstein and includes appearances by The Chico Hamilton Quintet.
From 10.20am-11.15am on Saturday September 17, two Buster Keaton films, Neighbors and One Week, will be accompanied by David Newton on piano.
From 10.10am-11.15am on Sunday September 18 a new documentary about the great tenor player Tubby Hayes: A man In A Hurry will be shown, narrated by actor and Hayes fan, Martin Freeman.
And finally, a gala evening dedicated to jazz legend Stan Tracey, will be held from 7.30pm-10.15pm on Sunday October 2.
The evening will include a rare screening of the documentary Stan Tracey: The Godfather of British Jazz, followed by a live performance by the all star Stan Tracey Legacy Quartet featuring Art Themen, Steve Melling, Andy Cleyndert and Clark Tracey.
All events will take place at Screen 2, CW Entertainment in Welwyn Garden City where the Herts Jazz festival is held. Tickets are available online or from the Garden City cinema box office or telephone 0300 3039 620. | http://www.hemeltoday.co.uk/what-s-on/fusing-film-with-jazz-music-1-7530636 | en | 2016-08-19T00:00:00 | www.hemeltoday.co.uk/305b396510e87ab3ff83953216ed10133ab2d8c7fee62af04296f108d2b72aa3.json |
[] | 2016-08-31T12:50:27 | null | 2016-08-31T12:47:59 | Rock-bottom Watford Ladies suffered a frustrating 2-1 defeat to struggling rivals Millwall Lionesses in the FA Women’s Super League 2. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hemeltoday.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Fwatford-ladies-cut-adrift-after-millwall-loss-at-berko-1-7554153.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.hemeltoday.co.uk/webimage/1.7554150.1472644412!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Watford Ladies cut adrift after Millwall loss at Berko | null | null | www.hemeltoday.co.uk | Rock-bottom Watford Ladies suffered a frustrating 2-1 defeat to struggling rivals Millwall Lionesses in the FA Women’s Super League 2.
Anne-Laure Davy’s equalising goal on 53 minutes looked to have secured a share of the spoils for Watford after Ashlee Hincks’ opener.
But just eight minutes after the leveller, Millwall’s Lucy Loomes scored what proved to be the winner.
Watford scorer Davy said:
“It’s a very disappointing result for us. We got back in to the game, kept pushing and pushing and we were very motivated.
“We had the belief and we thought we could go on and win the game but it wasn’t enough.
“After they scored again, we tried very hard to get it back, but that’s football, we tried hard to make it 2-2 but we didn’t do quite enough today.
“It’s frustrating for all of us because it was a massive game for us and for them, we knew that.
“We kept possession very well in the second half. Everybody worked very hard and that’s why it’s so frustrating to come away with nothing. But I think it will come.
“We worked really hard we just need that little break. Everything will fall into place eventually.”
The defeat leaves Watford four points adrift of Millwall at the bottom of the table.
Watford team: Watford: (4-5-1): Lucy Gillett; Lauren Jordinson, Ruby Baxter Nicole Pepper, Amber Tullett; Jordan Littleboy, Anneka Nuttall, Charlotte Kerr, Phoebe Read, Adekite Fatuga-Dada; Anne Laure-Davy. Substitutes: Otesha Charles for Anne-Laure Davy 61, Stacie Donnelly for Jordan Littleboy 81, Mollie Burgess for Lauren Jordinson 90. Substitutes not used: Weronika Baranowska, Mollie Burgess, Hannah Samuels. | http://www.hemeltoday.co.uk/sport/football/watford-ladies-cut-adrift-after-millwall-loss-at-berko-1-7554153 | en | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | www.hemeltoday.co.uk/e3fa59d3e83907f9dddfaa0af8c98a7960f032cf4d2a04e75975ef354319d950.json |
[
"Stuart Hastie"
] | 2016-08-26T13:07:52 | null | 2016-08-22T14:28:19 | Berko smashed five without reply past toothless London Tigers on Saturday to go third in the SSML Premier | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hemeltoday.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Fberko-hit-five-to-go-third-in-table-1-7538211.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.hemeltoday.co.uk/webimage/1.7496711.1472112644!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Berko hit five to go third in table | null | null | www.hemeltoday.co.uk | Berko smashed five without reply past toothless London Tigers on Saturday to go third in the SSML Premier
Berkhamsted kept faith with the eleven that won at Holmer Green and they again kept a clean sheet.
The first half was competitive with Berko having the lion’s share of possession and it was the metalwork that saved the Tigers twice. Adam Mead struck the cross bar and Scott Bonner did too as Berko pressed for the opening goal.
The breakthrough came when a defender tripped Ikem Odeh inside the penalty box at the canal end, with Mead netting from the spot kick despite a brave dive by Ini Amagebe in the visiting goal.
Ten minutes into the second half Alex Campana scored a special solo goal waltzing through the defence, beating five men in a mazy run before firing into the net. He had another shot kicked off the line as Berko were now rampant.
The introduction of Ashton Campbell demoralised the visitors as he struck two goals in a 10 minute spell. His first was a close range volley after another substitute George Carbery had tricked his way behind the defence while his second was a shot from further out with a clinical piece of finishing.
Berko were now spraying the ball around nicely making use of their time on the ball. Connor Deadman was released with just the keeper to beat but one of several fine saves kept the score down.
Amagebe was again exposed and got a yellow card for bringing down a forward who was about to shoot. Berko’s top scorer Mead took the free kick and curled it over the wall to round off the scoring.
On Saturday in the SSML Premier Division Berko go to Cockfosters, a team that are only behind them on goal difference.
Berko: Tasker, Mead, Weeks, Baldry, Bonner, Rodrigoe, Jones, Hawes, Campana (Deadman), Lewis (Carbery), Odeh (Campbell). Unused subs - Ryan & Carter. | http://www.hemeltoday.co.uk/sport/football/berko-hit-five-to-go-third-in-table-1-7538211 | en | 2016-08-22T00:00:00 | www.hemeltoday.co.uk/889fe2fdfdfbddfa9ebca1e33c1bcd164974d1e495b47cfece9ef828876a02fc.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:11:11 | null | 2016-08-26T12:35:14 | NHS bosses are encouraging people to think ahead of the bank holiday weekend. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hemeltoday.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fmore-news%2Fpharmacists-bank-holiday-opening-times-1-7546193.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.hemeltoday.co.uk/webimage/1.7546191.1472211300!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Pharmacists’ bank holiday opening times | null | null | www.hemeltoday.co.uk | NHS bosses are encouraging people to think ahead of the bank holiday weekend.
Pharmacists can offer advice on common illnesses and the best medicines to treat them, while also saving you time in the waiting room.
Di Pegg, head of primary care for NHS England in Herts Valley, said:“Your local pharmacy can help you with more than you might think. Pharmacists are highly trained health professionals, who can offer expert, confidential advice and treatment for many minor health problems.
“Remember to order any medication you need in plenty of time so that you have a good supply during the bank holidays.”
Opening times on Bank Holiday Monday:
Boots Pharmacy, High Street, Berkhamsted, 10am-4pm;
Lloyds Pharmacy, The Queens Square, Adeyfield, Hemel Hempstead, 10am-4pm;
Sainsburys Pharmacy, London Road, Apsley Mills, Hemel Hempstead 9am-7pm;
Speedwell Pharmacy, London Road, Apsley, Hemel Hempstead, 11am-6pm;
Tesco Pharmacy, Jarman Way, Hemel Hempstead, 11am-4pm. | http://www.hemeltoday.co.uk/news/more-news/pharmacists-bank-holiday-opening-times-1-7546193 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.hemeltoday.co.uk/796e12721d89e4d3f9eb6ccd02083daf412cea9c4ca36c348bacff19520a4771.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:06:35 | null | 2016-08-16T13:08:17 | Gloucestershire racked up a club-record score in thrashing Hemel Stags 74-18 in the Kingstone Press League 1 Shield on Sunday. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hemeltoday.co.uk%2Fsport%2Fstags-thrashed-in-gloucestershire-1-7528734.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.hemeltoday.co.uk/webimage/1.7505295.1471342113!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Stags thrashed in Gloucestershire | null | null | www.hemeltoday.co.uk | Gloucestershire racked up a club-record score in thrashing Hemel Stags 74-18 in the Kingstone Press League 1 Shield on Sunday.
Brendon Newton scored four times for the Gloucestershire All Golds at the Prince of Wales Stadium.
James Rowland and Phil Cowburn both touched down twice, while there were further tries from Jack Uren, Joe McClean, Kadeem Williams, Josh Allison and Emmerson Whittel, in addition to 22 points from the boot of Kieran Hyde.
Ben Stead converted his own try to put Hemel on the scoresheet before adding a further four points following scores from Reece Williams and Mitch Vincent.
Hemel host Newcastle on Sunday, kick off 2.30pm. | http://www.hemeltoday.co.uk/sport/stags-thrashed-in-gloucestershire-1-7528734 | en | 2016-08-16T00:00:00 | www.hemeltoday.co.uk/130e7b2d7044b2e4996573b96aaf78cef20241623cac55674bbb2fb884141567.json |
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"Hannah Smith"
] | 2016-08-26T12:58:32 | null | 2016-08-17T16:25:40 | The chance to stay in one of the country’s biggest castles with the promise of Knight School, Horrible Histories and huge looming turrets to explore was like music to my eight-year-old audience’s ears. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hemeltoday.co.uk%2Fwhat-s-on%2Farts-culture%2Ftravel-review-exclusive-sleepover-at-one-of-the-country-s-biggest-historical-castles-1-7531459.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.hemeltoday.co.uk/webimage/1.7531447.1471447761!/image/image.jpg | en | null | TRAVEL REVIEW: Exclusive sleepover at one of the country’s biggest historical castles | null | null | www.hemeltoday.co.uk | The chance to stay in one of the country’s biggest castles with the promise of Knight School, Horrible Histories and huge looming turrets to explore was like music to my eight-year-old audience’s ears.
“So we get to play all day, then have a knights’ sleepover as well?” Even with mum and dad in tow he knew he was in for something special. And I wasn’t unexcited myself.
At over 1,100 years old Warwick Castle offers its 21st century visitors free reign to explore magnificent stately rooms, dungeons and impressive grounds.
And its owners, Merlin Entertainments have brought history to life with a flaming fireball launch from the trebuchet (the largest in the world ), breath taking displays from enormous birds of prey, blood and guts from the Horrible Histories, spooks and ghouls undergrounds, jousting, archery, knights and endlessly more.
But the best part? Now, you don’t even have to go home. When the castle closes its gates the fun is only just beginning as another exciting adventure awaits – the promise of a sleepover in the shadows of kings.
The castle has been home - and imprisonment - to kings and earls, hosted royal banquets and parties and even has links to the Gunpowder Plot of 1605. So the latest addition of year-round camping lodges at Knight’s Village really does mean a sleepover steeped in history.
No time to make it round the maze or see the joust? We can come back tomorrow morning after breakfast. The words are like magic to my little knight-in-training. And even mum and dad are tingling to wake up in such magnificent grounds after enjoying an evening by the river and some of the best views you could ever wish for.
An afternoon arrival showed us that a day at the castle just isn’t enough. But once evening arrived there really was a whole new adventure waiting.
Families can banquet in the great food hall where majestic thrones, flags and plates of armour take you right back hundreds of years. But what really grabbed our attention was the entertainment and chance for children to go wild.
The castle’s brilliant staff pulled everything out of the bag for the youngsters. Circus skills, archery, more knight and sword training – it was a summer Kids Club, but one where the grown-ups are elbowing to get involved as well. Though the less interested still get to enjoy a superb evening relaxing on the porch, watching the fun and basking in the last of the sunshine.
But of course, the centrepiece of Knight’s Village - the lodges. They’re great. With everything from mod-cons (plugs, and WiFi) to replica weaponry and armour, there’s something to keep all ages happy.
Unless you go for the premium, they’re on the cosy side. But with hundreds of years of history on your doorstep, there’s certainly no reason to want to cram inside and watch television.
And of course if it’s sunny and you have a taste for something a bit more medieval, you can get yourself booked up for Glamping and take on a huge cloth tent, complete with four-poster beds and a pair of thrones to watch over the evening entertainment as the sun sets.
It was as peaceful and entertaining a night as you could hope for, with happy children and happy mum and dad all looking forward to a return to the banquet for a hearty breakfast and another go at flag spotting.
The best bit about sleeping among the trees where inspiring history once unfolded? Waking up to stunning views in complete tranquillity. Looking out over the new camping village (which prides itself on not harming the historic grounds in any way and that not one tree was felled in its construction), you really can imagine yourself hundreds of years back in time.
And being able to head back through the gates to do it all again for a second day of exploring.
Warwick Castle’s Knight’s Village is as magical as you could expect from a stay in a truly historic location, and with activities continuing well into the night, acres of grounds to explore, and a historic town just metres outside, there’s no reason not to be excited.
Earning an excited thumbs up from mesmerised children, the stay really delivered as the perfect place to enjoy history on your doorstep this summer.
Warwick Castle’s Knight’s Village offers seasonal stays in Glamping tents or year-round accommodation in its wooden lodges. Prices start from £41.30 per person.
Visit www.Warwick-castle.com to book or more information. | http://www.hemeltoday.co.uk/what-s-on/arts-culture/travel-review-exclusive-sleepover-at-one-of-the-country-s-biggest-historical-castles-1-7531459 | en | 2016-08-17T00:00:00 | www.hemeltoday.co.uk/2ba1e4eabe19e05e953ec92189e8f5f37f958cd79d38ac7d47440bb6b75cc151.json |
[] | 2016-08-27T06:48:13 | null | 2016-08-27T07:00:00 | In this job I am frequently sent over exuberant press releases extolling the virtues and talents of various musicians. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hemeltoday.co.uk%2Fwhat-s-on%2Faward-winning-elvis-tribute-artist-at-watford-colosseum-and-wycombe-swan-1-7539675.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.hemeltoday.co.uk/webimage/1.7539672.1471949664!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Award winning Elvis tribute artist at Watford Colosseum and Wycombe Swan | null | null | www.hemeltoday.co.uk | In this job I am frequently sent over exuberant press releases extolling the virtues and talents of various musicians.
So when yet another landed in my inbox telling me about an award winning Elvis impersonator called Ben Portsmouth I didn’t rush to read it, writes Heather Jan Brunt.
That is, until my eye caught the image attached to the press release (see right). The guy resembled Presley to such a degree I was convinced the press officer had actually attached an image of the real Elvis by mistake.
Then I noted a link to a live performance given by Ben at the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest in Memphis in 2012. Surely a guy who looked this much like the king of rock and roll couldn’t also actually sound like him and pull off a realistic live performance?
Wrong. The link was so impressive, I’m off to see Ben at the Watford Colosseum when he performs there at 8pm on Friday (September 2). If you’re lucky there might be a few tickets left, so get onto the box office right now, 01923 571102 if you are an Elvis fan.
There was only one Elvis, but tribute artists are now the only way to experience a live stage concert, and Ben is seriously close in terms of his looks, voice and on stage charisma. His father was an avid Elvis fan and Ben grew up on a diet of Presley songs. His triple octave vocal range and perfect pitch allows him to hit the most challenging high notes, and his guitar virtuosity enables him to authentically recreate Elvis’s 1968 comeback concert. In 2006 he was voted best Elvis at a prestigious international festival in Wales wear he was the youngest competitor, didn’t need a wig and was wearing the most authentic outfits flown in from America. If you miss out on his date at Watford, take a trip to High Wycombe to see him at The Swan on Saturday September 24. Box office 01494 512000. | http://www.hemeltoday.co.uk/what-s-on/award-winning-elvis-tribute-artist-at-watford-colosseum-and-wycombe-swan-1-7539675 | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.hemeltoday.co.uk/71022328d7e769c2ef7a6f19947990fe296a73817d12f0603f532e85dd9ff32d.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T12:56:20 | null | 2016-08-18T06:00:57 | Dinosaur fanatics have the opportunity to experience a colossal night like no other as visitors are given the chance to sleep just yards away from life size dinosaurs at Zoorassic Park. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hemeltoday.co.uk%2Fwhat-s-on%2Fsleeping-next-to-dinosaurs-1-7530635.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.hemeltoday.co.uk/webimage/1.7530680.1471431616!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Sleeping next to dinosaurs! | null | null | www.hemeltoday.co.uk | Dinosaur fanatics have the opportunity to experience a colossal night like no other as visitors are given the chance to sleep just yards away from life size dinosaurs at Zoorassic Park.
For the very first time, Whipsnade Zoo is allowing guests to pitch a tent within the zoo and spend the night camping under the stars in the shadow of the zoo’s summer experience, Snor-assic Park.
Guests will get special evening access to explore the prehistoric world, where they will come face to face with life size, moving dinosaurs, from an immense but gentle Brachiosaurus to the formidable presence of a towering Tyrannosaurus Rex!
Families will step back in time into the sights and sounds of the Mesozoic era, where they will encounter lesser-known creatures like the Gargantuan, winged Quetzalcoatlus as well as favourites like the Triceratops proudly guarding its nest.
Guests can either take along their own dinner or sink their teeth into a hot barbecue feast (£10 per person).
After a good night’s sleep visitors will be treated to breakfast followed by a morning tour of some of the zoo’s best loved animals.
They will then have the rest of the day to explore the country’s largest zoo, known for its bigger beasts including Asian elephants, rhinos, giraffes and lions.
Exciting Snorassic Park nights will be held on Saturday August 20, Friday August 26 (which includes a Silent Cinema screening of Jurassic Park) and Saturday September 3.
Guests must provide their own tent, the breakfast provided is a roll with drink, car parking is free.
The price is £75 per person. Children must be aged five years and above.
You can book your raptor-ous night at www.zsl.org | http://www.hemeltoday.co.uk/what-s-on/sleeping-next-to-dinosaurs-1-7530635 | en | 2016-08-18T00:00:00 | www.hemeltoday.co.uk/a3e546f5ee20c0d01879da668b960e3c192400acd83e2ea701a71776b238528a.json |
[] | 2016-08-30T08:51:07 | null | 2016-08-30T09:14:15 | Police are searching for a teenage boy who escaped from police custody on Bank Holiday Monday. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hemeltoday.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fmore-news%2Fteenager-escaped-from-police-custody-after-car-theft-arrest-1-7549998.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.hemeltoday.co.uk/webimage/1.7549997.1472544834!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Teenager escaped from police custody after car theft arrest | null | null | www.hemeltoday.co.uk | Police are searching for a teenage boy who escaped from police custody on Bank Holiday Monday.
Michael Casey, 17, from Waveney, Hemel Hempstead, was arrested the previous day on suspicion of theft of a motor vehicle and driving while qualified following an incident in Belswains Lane, Hemel at around 4.50pm.
He was taken to Hatfield Police Station for questioning and escaped custody at around 2.30pm on Monday.
Searches are being carried out to trace him with the assistance of dog units and the helicopter, and anyone who sees him or who knows of his whereabouts is asked not to approach him but to contact police immediately. It may be he has found access to a vehicle.
When he was last seen he was wearing a grey tracksuit and bright yellow sock. He was not wearing shoes.
The circumstances around how he managed to escape are currently being investigated.
Anyone with any information should contact Herts Police on 101. | http://www.hemeltoday.co.uk/news/more-news/teenager-escaped-from-police-custody-after-car-theft-arrest-1-7549998 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.hemeltoday.co.uk/5e1e63500e7f9bca44ea76557a0d9c08803fb9b72ef65e257d5d65514fc95b5c.json |
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"Heather Jan Brunt",
"Heatherjan.Brunt Jpress.Co.Uk"
] | 2016-08-27T06:49:49 | null | 2016-08-27T07:00:00 | The guarantee by the Treasury that farming will continue to be financially supported by the British government up to 2020 in the wake of Brexit has given much needed clarity to farmers, and this is welcomed by the National Farmers Union (NFU).The news should mean that farmers can count on receiving financial aid for, amongst other things, agri-environmental schemes already in place, to take them through to their conclusion. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hemeltoday.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fopinion%2Ffarming-matters-guaranteed-support-for-farmers-following-brexit-1-7529242.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.hemeltoday.co.uk/webimage/1.7529241.1471357653!/image/image.jpg | en | null | FARMING MATTERS: Guaranteed support for farmers following Brexit | null | null | www.hemeltoday.co.uk | The guarantee by the Treasury that farming will continue to be financially supported by the British government up to 2020 in the wake of Brexit has given much needed clarity to farmers, and this is welcomed by the National Farmers Union (NFU).The news should mean that farmers can count on receiving financial aid for, amongst other things, agri-environmental schemes already in place, to take them through to their conclusion.
NFU president Meurig Raymond said he was extremely pleased to hear the news following his discussions with Secretary of State Andrea Leadsom, her department and the Treasury over recent weeks. He said this was good news for farmers and certainty in the short term now allows time for the industry and DEFRA to formulate a domestic agricultural policy that is fit for purpose.
Mr Raymond said: “ We’ve been emphasising to the government at all levels that the success of the UK’s largest manufacturing sector - food and drink - worth £108 billion to the UK economy, is underpinned by the farming sector. With the agricultural budget now retained and agri-environment agreements honoured, I am delighted that the Prime Minister and DEFRA have understood the importance of farming and food production.” | http://www.hemeltoday.co.uk/news/opinion/farming-matters-guaranteed-support-for-farmers-following-brexit-1-7529242 | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.hemeltoday.co.uk/78fa61ccf02d2fdd4ec4e95d6316849f310e6dcbaa2852d0c47057ef0757b512.json |
[] | 2016-08-30T16:51:34 | null | 2016-08-30T17:29:39 | Jobseekers have been handed a welcome boost after Herts County Council received a £5.5 million grant to develop skills required to secure work. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hemeltoday.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fmore-news%2Fjobseekers-get-a-5-5m-skills-boost-1-7551230.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.hemeltoday.co.uk/webimage/1.7551229.1472574560!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Jobseekers get a £5.5m skills boost | null | null | www.hemeltoday.co.uk | Jobseekers have been handed a welcome boost after Herts County Council received a £5.5 million grant to develop skills required to secure work.
The cash comes from The Big Lottery Fund and the European Social Fund to support the Building Better Opportunities programme which tackles poverty and promotes social inclusion.
It means jobseekers in Herts will receive intensive one-to-one support to address barriers to learning and employment.
Teresa Heritage, cabinet member for public health, localism and libraries, said: “We hope the programme will reach around 2,250 people in Hertfordshire over the next three years.
“There are many barriers to employment that people find hard to overcome.
“This programme will help to boost their confidence and iron out some of the problems they face.”
The Building Better Opportunities programme aims to tackle the root causes of poverty and unemployment, such as physical and mental health issues, homelessness and addiction.
It brings together public, private and voluntary organisations to create one of the biggest partnerships in the county.
The three strands of the programme are STRIVE (barriers to memployment), MILE (financial confidence) and Youth Motivator (young people).
Partners in the project include Herts MIND Network, DrugLink, SOVA, the Prince’s Trust and housing associations.
The bid was led by Hertfordshire Adult and Family Learning Service (HAFLS), part of Herts County Council, in conjunction with Children Services and Community Action Dacorum.
For more information about the Building Better Opportunities programme, go to www.biglotteryfund.org.uk | http://www.hemeltoday.co.uk/news/more-news/jobseekers-get-a-5-5m-skills-boost-1-7551230 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.hemeltoday.co.uk/cca088e201b8c35f1031f5e5e4fe829029ba4a510e2ecc1f9f75a5ff0f824abe.json |
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"Elizabeth Anderson"
] | 2016-08-30T10:51:19 | null | 2016-08-30T10:47:08 | A recruitment firm has been named the best company in the UK for work-life balance. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hemeltoday.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fmore-news%2Frevealed-the-top-uk-companies-for-work-life-balance-1-7550178.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.hemeltoday.co.uk/webimage/1.7550177.1472550409!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Revealed: The top UK companies for work-life balance | null | null | www.hemeltoday.co.uk | A recruitment firm has been named the best company in the UK for work-life balance.
Financial recruiter Goodman Masson took first place in the list by jobs site Glassdoor, based on reviews submitted to its website by current and former staff.
The company, which is based in London and also has offices in Dusseldorf, was praised by staff for its “huge investment” in staff benefits and “great” parties twice a year.
“The attention paid to the wellbeing of staff is at a level rarely matched elsewhere,” said an anonymous employee working in the London office.
In second place was technology firm Cisco Systems, and in third place was insurer HomeServe.
West Midlands-based HomeServe, which employs 1,200 people at its headquarters in Walsall and has 2.1 million customers in the UK, was commended for its attitude towards the treatment of its staff.
“The salary is very competitive and you are rewarded very generously for your hard work and just for carrying out your role. The company has a great framework for career progression and is always looking to promote people internally for job roles,” said a water supply engineer working at the firm.
Greg Reed, chief marketing officer at HomeServe, said: “We believe if you take care of your people, they will take care of your customers. This means creating a culture where people genuinely enjoy coming to work every day because they feel what they do really makes a difference in our customers’ lives.”
Temping firm LOLA and Screwfix completed the top five. Other companies in the top 20 included Apple, American Express Lloyds Banking Group, Unilever and John Lewis.
Google is known for its plush offices, but doesn’t make the top 20 companies for work-life balance. Its new London office has sleep pods so workers can take a nap, although perhaps this is an indication of long hours.
For a company to have been considered, at least 50 work-life balance ratings must have been submitted by UK-based employees in the past year.
The top 20 companies for work-life balance:
1. Goodman Masson
2. Cisco Systems
3. HomeServe UK
4. LOLA Staffing
5. Screwfix
6. American Express
7. BP
8. Peninsula Business Services
9. ARM Holdings
10. Unilever
11.Thomson Reuters
12. Kantar Worldpanel
13. Atkins
14. Téléfonica
15. Credit Suisse
16. Rolls-Royce
17. John Lewis
18. Waitrose
19. Lloyds Banking Group
20. Apple | http://www.hemeltoday.co.uk/news/more-news/revealed-the-top-uk-companies-for-work-life-balance-1-7550178 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.hemeltoday.co.uk/1c6c17e261af8501b966a34921aa8cd9ed43cd2f962f16ff454466907a65f15c.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:08:43 | null | 2016-08-16T12:00:31 | Teenager Jonathan Lacey scored a hat-trick at Leverstock Green thrashed St Margaretsbury 5-1 at Pancake Lane on Saturday. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hemeltoday.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Flacey-hat-trick-as-levy-green-smash-five-1-7528660.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.hemeltoday.co.uk/webimage/1.7496711.1472112644!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Lacey hat-trick as Levy Green smash five | null | null | www.hemeltoday.co.uk | Teenager Jonathan Lacey scored a hat-trick at Leverstock Green thrashed St Margaretsbury 5-1 at Pancake Lane on Saturday.
His first half trio ensured Levy got their first league points and goals in the SSML Premier.
Delighted Green manager Paul Hunt said: “Everything just clicked today, and we were unstoppable in the first half.”
Green should have been in front in the third minute, Lewis Bowers putting the ball over the bar from close range after Brima Johnson’s shot had been blocked on the line.
Finally in the 10th minute Ben Butler played a sideways ball to Lacey, who drilled home a shot from the edge of the box to give Leverstock a deserved lead.
Liam Jahn had little to do in the first half, but in the 12th minute had to dive to keep out a shot from George Beattie which was heading for the bottom corner.
In the 16th minute Leverstock doubled their lead as Curtis Donaldson threaded a great pass through to Aaron Lewis, who neatly slotted home his first for the club.
Levy were 3-0 up midway through the half. Lewis was the creator this time, as he played a square ball across the box which Corderoy failed to cut out, and Lacey pounced to smash home his second.
In the 38th minute Donaldson’s corner was headed away, but only as far as Lacey, who watched the ball come down and connected with the sweetest of volleys from 20 yards which flew into the top corner to complete his hat-trick.
Leverstock continued to push forward in the second half. In the 48th minute Lewis was clean through but Corderoy saved with his boot. Ten minutes later a shot from Donaldson was deflected onto the bar after a Lacey corner hadn’t been cleared.
The visitors pulled a goal back in the 68th minute when Courtney Clay hit a shot from the edge of the box through a crowd of players.
Two minutes later Donaldson hit a shot into the side netting, and on 74 minutes Donaldson ran onto a long kick from Jahn but hit his shot across goal and wide.
Finally on 77 minutes Donaldson got onto the scoresheet as Ashley Addison put him through to slot home Leverstock’s fifth.
Two minutes from time a shot from Shaun Owens was deflected wide, and from the resulting corner Lewis Bowers was denied a deserved goal as his header was brilliantly saved by Corderoy.
Despite not scoring, Bowers was named Man of the Match for his performance in leading the line, winning countless headers and flicks and working tirelessly throughout the game.
Next up is the visit of Cockfosters to Pancake Lane for a league match next Saturday. | http://www.hemeltoday.co.uk/sport/football/lacey-hat-trick-as-levy-green-smash-five-1-7528660 | en | 2016-08-16T00:00:00 | www.hemeltoday.co.uk/805d75ed091428e0f65949a0c437a45e77521dbf463994f9d44a86fdfd740e52.json |
[] | 2016-08-28T06:50:34 | null | 2016-08-28T06:00:00 | It could cost airline passengers £25 for making a complaint, following the introduction of new aviation rules. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hemeltoday.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fmore-news%2Fba-and-easyjet-passengers-could-pay-25-charge-for-flight-delay-complaints-1-7540331.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.hemeltoday.co.uk/webimage/1.7540329.1472127200!/image/image.jpg | en | null | BA and easyJet passengers could pay £25 charge for flight delay complaints | null | null | www.hemeltoday.co.uk | It could cost airline passengers £25 for making a complaint, following the introduction of new aviation rules.
Passengers traveling with British Airways, easyJet and Thomas Cook will be charged £25 if any claim they make is unsuccessful, as the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) will no longer mediate between customers and airlines.
Previously, the CAA would act as the ‘middleman’ in negotiations between customer and airlines in disputes regarding flight delays and cancellations or missing or damaged luggage.
British Airways, along with easyJet and Thomas Cook, have signed up to the Centre for Effective Dispute Resolution (CEDR), which charges customers a £25 fee for unsuccessful claims for compensation.
However, passengers with other airlines, including Flybe and Ryanair will be able to pursue complaints without fear of financial loss as these airlines have signed up with the Retail Ombudsman which does not charge customers to use the service.
Also, Eurowings and Lufthansa will use German company Söp, which similarly does not charge a fee. | http://www.hemeltoday.co.uk/news/more-news/ba-and-easyjet-passengers-could-pay-25-charge-for-flight-delay-complaints-1-7540331 | en | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | www.hemeltoday.co.uk/2c75e00a8395f69316187fbce4705bd90c19ad9b75fa3f91e97f5da7ef6239e9.json |
[] | 2016-08-27T06:49:43 | null | 2016-08-27T06:00:00 | A TV company is on the hunt for separated families and parents across the UK, to take part in a new Channel 5 series. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hemeltoday.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fmore-news%2Ftv-company-s-search-for-modern-family-1-7541867.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.hemeltoday.co.uk/webimage/1.7541866.1472047656!/image/image.jpg | en | null | TV company’s search for Modern Family | null | null | www.hemeltoday.co.uk | A TV company is on the hunt for separated families and parents across the UK, to take part in a new Channel 5 series.
The show, with the working title of The Modern Family, wants to talk to people who would like help resolving any issues they feel are getting in the way of co-parenting, or getting on with an ex-partner for the sake of their children.
Separation affects around a quarter of children in the UK, with the common belief being that being brought up by both parents after separation, where safe and possible, is in the best interests of a child.
“Breaking up with a spouse or partner is one of life’s biggest upheavals,” said a spokesperson for producers Pulse Films. “The difficult part is getting to the stage where separated parents are still able to do things for the sake of the child, like arrange a joint birthday party, or attend a parents’ evening together.”
So the team at Pulse want to film with separated mums and dads who may have moved on to other relationships, and are keen to sort out the issues with their ex for the sake of the children.
Francine Kaye, relationship expert, family mediator and author of Divorce Doctor said: “Kids don’t divorce, parents do. Paradoxically couples need to understand each other more during and after separation, than they did when they were together - in order to parent effectively.”
Working under the guidance of a trained therapist, anyone who has children with an ex and has difficulty with the complicated relationships this has created, can get more information by texting ‘FAMILY’ or call: 07983 640463 / 07555 242 993, by emailing: modernfamily@pulsefilms.co.uk, or by calling Janette Hodds or Lyttanya Shannon on 0207 426 5700. | http://www.hemeltoday.co.uk/news/more-news/tv-company-s-search-for-modern-family-1-7541867 | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.hemeltoday.co.uk/4ddf0e68307f5a4b61463a215b5be25c2095babcb34a4f16cce08fc17fca6089.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:11:28 | null | 2016-08-24T10:00:00 | It’s not a classic combination but a young woman who personalises customers’ clothes at Topshop has won a national award for mixing heavy metal with quilting. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hemeltoday.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fmore-news%2Fsew-far-sew-good-as-topshop-seamstress-wins-national-award-1-7540528.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.hemeltoday.co.uk/webimage/1.7540527.1471970687!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Sew far sew good as Topshop seamstress wins national award | null | null | www.hemeltoday.co.uk | It’s not a classic combination but a young woman who personalises customers’ clothes at Topshop has won a national award for mixing heavy metal with quilting.
Lily Goulding, 22, who lives in Berkhamsted, scooped the award in the Graduate Showcase at the national Festival of Quilts in Birmingham.
Her final project – Heavy Metal – was a collection of heat transfer prints combined with hand and digital embroidery.
She was awarded the £1,000 Quilters’ Guild BA Bursary Prize 2016, to further her textile studies and membership of the guild.
“Receiving the award has been a real confidence boost,” Lily said. “It was a great opportunity to talk to other exhibitors, visitors and the judges, who were really complimentary about my use of colour, variety of materials and experimentation.”
Lily, who graduated from Arts University Bournemouth, now works at Topshop in Oxford Circus.
She said: “I’m really enjoying using my embroidery knowledge and skills in a fast-paced retail environment, personalising customers’ garments with monogramming and embroidered patches.”
As part of the award, Lily will be exhibiting at the Festival of Quilts in 2017.
The Quilters’ Guild is an educational charity which brings together quilters to promote quilt-making in all its forms across the UK. | http://www.hemeltoday.co.uk/news/more-news/sew-far-sew-good-as-topshop-seamstress-wins-national-award-1-7540528 | en | 2016-08-24T00:00:00 | www.hemeltoday.co.uk/b25219243481033f30d7717e02d41c852e2357ce2bf11312e364003cbd05f805.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:02:32 | null | 2016-08-16T16:35:13 | Shoppers at the Marlowes Shopping Centre are being invited to have their favourite image of Hemel transformed into stunning graffiti art. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hemeltoday.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fmore-news%2Fp-ain-t-no-way-you-should-miss-out-1-7529444.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.hemeltoday.co.uk/webimage/1.7520754.1472204353!/image/image.jpg | en | null | P-ain’t no way you should miss out | null | null | www.hemeltoday.co.uk | Email verification
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[] | 2016-08-26T13:09:06 | null | 2016-08-24T09:25:47 | People across West Herts are being urged to take part in an online survey about planned changes to hospital services. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hemeltoday.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fmore-news%2Fhave-your-say-about-hospital-changes-1-7540973.json | http://www.hemeltoday.co.uk/news/more-news/have-your-say-about-hospital-changes-1-7540973 | en | null | Have your say about hospital changes | null | null | www.hemeltoday.co.uk | People across West Herts are being urged to take part in an online survey about planned changes to hospital services.
Your Care Your Future is reviewing acute hospital services, and patient feedback will help to form the eventual preferred plan.
Health bosses currently have a number of options on the table, including a proposal put together by local patients for a new super-hospital equidistant from Hemel Hempstead, St Albans and Watford.
To take part, visit https://app.citizenspace.com/yourcareyourfuture/survey
For more information on Your Care, Your Future visit www.yourcareyourfuture.org.uk | http://www.hemeltoday.co.uk/news/more-news/have-your-say-about-hospital-changes-1-7540973 | en | 2016-08-24T00:00:00 | www.hemeltoday.co.uk/f64c0cb437731d9f9cbce6280da96a12434c374a930aa9267a1036cf478e9a22.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:08:19 | null | 2016-08-21T09:58:36 | Gutsy Hemel came back twice to earn a draw at big spending Ebbsfleet in National Leage South on Saturday. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hemeltoday.co.uk%2Fsport%2Fhemeltownfc%2Fgutsy-hemel-earn-draw-at-ebbsfleet-1-7536817.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.hemeltoday.co.uk/webimage/1.7536816.1472033986!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Gutsy Hemel earn draw at Ebbsfleet | null | null | www.hemeltoday.co.uk | Gutsy Hemel came back twice to earn a draw at big spending Ebbsfleet in National Leage South on Saturday.
The Tudors bounced back excellently from a heavy midweek defeat to draw 2-2 at Stonebridge Road - the hosts being held to a third successive draw.
Tony Diagne made his debut for Hemel but the visitors made a bad start when Jordan Rose headed the ball into his own net to give Ebbsfleet an early lead.
Hemel almost levelled when David King’s cross shot hit the bar.
James Potton and Jake Robinson both went close for the visitors before they managed to level - and they did so in style. Scott Neilson was fouled on the edge of the box and he got up to put the free kick over the Ebbsfleet wall and into the net.
The second half lacked great entertainment until towards the end.
Ebbsfleet had the perfect chance to go in front when a penalty was given for a foul on Jack Connors - but Danny Kedwell’s penalty was well saved by Henly in the Tudors goal.
However with just ten minutes to go Shields smashed home to put the home side 2-1 in front and surely heading for all three points.
Hemel had other ideas and were level inside a minute - Robinson netting the equaliser straight from the restart.
It was a well-earned point for Hemel in front of 912 spectators at Stonebridge Road.
The Tudors host Poole Town next on Saturday, August 27.
Hemel: Henly, King, Kelly, Mendy, Diagne (Osborne), Rose, Neilson, Corcoran, Robinson, Potton, Kaloczi. Subs not used: Weiss, Richens. | http://www.hemeltoday.co.uk/sport/hemeltownfc/gutsy-hemel-earn-draw-at-ebbsfleet-1-7536817 | en | 2016-08-21T00:00:00 | www.hemeltoday.co.uk/c19651fcbde1121071ff4c6fe6a9653d35a03b91c46cbf2aa1e80a7b7933b8b1.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:10:13 | null | 2016-08-24T12:10:03 | British Transport Police have issued a warning after a gang placed wooden planks across a railway line and watched a train smash into them. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hemeltoday.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fmore-news%2Fbritish-transport-police-issue-warning-after-train-jumps-in-the-air-1-7541374.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.hemeltoday.co.uk/webimage/1.7541251.1472200741!/image/image.jpg | en | null | British Transport Police issue warning after train ‘jumps in the air’ | null | null | www.hemeltoday.co.uk | British Transport Police have issued a warning after a gang placed wooden planks across a railway line and watched a train smash into them.
The gang are currently being hunted by police after the incident in Buckinghamshire on August 11, where a group were caught on camera putting large wooden planks across railway tracks.
A member of the public called 999 but before anything could be done, a train crashed into the planks.
The train was badly damaged but not derailed and there were no injuries. However, passengers said they felt the carriage ‘jump in the air’.
Investigating officer PC Jay Townsend used the incident as an opportunity to fire out a nationwide warning.
“This was an incredibly stupid thing to do and it beggars belief that someone would think this was a funny thing to do,” he said.
“Not only is trespassing on the railway extremely dangerous – with trains travelling well in excess of 100mph – but this could have caused the train to derail, and who knows what might have happened.
“We were lucky this time but acts like this can easily have fatal consequences.”
PC Townsend is now hoping to catch the culprits and bring them to justice.
“Although these images are grainy, we are releasing them in the hope that someone comes forward with information,” he added.
“Do you know who might have done this? Have you seen someone bragging about this on social media, or maybe uploading a video of themselves on the tracks?
“If you have any information, please get in touch.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact British Transport Police on 0800 40 50 40 or text 61016, quoting 505 of 11/8. | http://www.hemeltoday.co.uk/news/more-news/british-transport-police-issue-warning-after-train-jumps-in-the-air-1-7541374 | en | 2016-08-24T00:00:00 | www.hemeltoday.co.uk/de41b323f82dea150c4f6edc7a6ccae86c1cdb3b3fa53ab0a879a4bb5aceb565.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:11:50 | null | 2016-08-24T10:34:17 | Woburn Safari Park is holding a new fundraising fortnight for charity Tusk with activities that include a rare twilight walk into the Duke of Bedford’s private estate with engendered Asian elephants. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hemeltoday.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fmore-news%2Fvideo-endangered-asian-elephants-roam-duke-s-private-estate-1-7541126.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.hemeltoday.co.uk/webimage/1.7541122.1472031239!/image/image.jpg | en | null | VIDEO: Endangered Asian elephants roam Duke’s private estate | null | null | www.hemeltoday.co.uk | Sorry, we're having problems with our video player at the moment, but are working to fix it as soon as we can
Woburn Safari Park is holding a new fundraising fortnight for charity Tusk with activities that include a rare twilight walk into the Duke of Bedford’s private estate with engendered Asian elephants.
Woburn Safari Park is home to five Asian elephants, a species that is endangered in the wild largely because of human-elephant conflict, habitat loss, deforestation and loss of vital food and water resources.
Endangered Asian elephants will roam the Woburn Estate
The Park has provided us this exclusive video footage of the elephants enjoying a roam around the Duke’s private estate.
Special activities to raise funds for the charity have been organised, with mini VIP trips to see the majestic animals up close and a unique evening event that includes an exclusive guided tour of the park, a twilight walk with a herd of endangered Asian elephants in the woodlands of Woburn’s private estate and a special conservation talk from Charlie Mayhew MBE, the CEO of Tusk.
There will also be daily games and face painting sessions in the Foot Safari, and all profits from the events and activities will be donated to Tusk. HRH the Duke of Cambridge and Lord Robin Russell, the Duke of Bedford’s brother, are also royal patrons of the charity.
Tomorrow (Thursday August 25), the Bedfordshire park will open its gates for a rare evening walk with a herd of Asian elephants in the woodlands of the Duke of Bedford’s private estate. Accompanied by park keepers, guests will enjoy exclusive access to the elephants’ playground, follow the female herd and watch them feed, dust, bathe and play together in a serene woodland environment. There will also be the chance to meet 23-month old elephant calf, Tarli.
Endangered Asian elephants will roam the Woburn Estate
The experience also includes an exclusive after-hours tour of the Road Safari reserves to see the big animals, as well as a conservation talk in the Safari Lodge by Charlie Mayhew MBE, founder and CEO of Tusk. The talk will reveal the charity’s fascinating work behind 50 field conservation projects in 18 African countries. There will then be a delicious barbeque with two complimentary drinks on the terrace, which boasts breath-taking views over the Desert Springs meerkat enclosure and Swan Lake.
And until August 29 special mini VIP Trips will allow visitors to come face-to-face with the animals in the Road Safari or Foot Safari.
For more information visit the website. | http://www.hemeltoday.co.uk/news/more-news/video-endangered-asian-elephants-roam-duke-s-private-estate-1-7541126 | en | 2016-08-24T00:00:00 | www.hemeltoday.co.uk/1cd5708e29937603db35ec9819d6c2248798423e542bea7dd98dc484b252d902.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:11:43 | null | 2016-08-24T09:25:32 | There were eight reports of rape at Hertfordshire schools – including one of a boy aged under 13 – in just four years between 2011 and 2015. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hemeltoday.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fmore-news%2Feight-rapes-reported-in-schools-since-2011-1-7540970.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.hemeltoday.co.uk/webimage/1.7540969.1472027116!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Eight rapes reported in schools since 2011 | null | null | www.hemeltoday.co.uk | There were eight reports of rape at Hertfordshire schools – including one of a boy aged under 13 – in just four years between 2011 and 2015.
Figures provided by Herts Police show there was a total of 68 alleged sex offences reported in the period, which also included allegations of sexual assaults, grooming and exposure.
And of the reported rapes, three girl victims were aged under 13. On one particular day, there were four separate reports that boys under the age of 13 were sexually assaulted.
Children’s charity Plan International UK said students are being let down by the government because sex education is not mandatory in schools.
Kerry Smith, the charity’s head of girls’ rights, said: “We’re failing young people when it comes to learning about healthy relationships and consent.
“Quality sex and relationships education helps young people to develop healthy attitudes towards sex and relationships while helping to tackle inappropriate and aggressive sexual behaviour.
“While any cases of suspected sex offences in schools is troubling, the rise in cases may be attributable to children being made more aware of what constitutes normal relationships.”
She added: “It is worth recognising the work that has been done by police, schools and other authorities to encourage children to report such allegations so they can be investigating thoroughly. Only by doing so will we create the safe and secure learning environments our children deserve.”
Although Plan International UK obtained figures from police forces across the UK, the charity said figures are not comparable as the systems used for recording and capturing figures are not generic.
Nationally, the number of sexual offences reported in schools each year more than doubled between 2011 and 2015.
Other national findings include 66 per cent of alleged victims are female, 94 per cent of alleged offences are committed by males, and 15 per cent of alleged offences are thought to be committed by school staff, including teachers.
A spokesman for Herts County Council said: “All Hertfordshire schools work closely with the police and the Hertfordshire Safeguarding Children Board to ensure that the safeguarding of children and young people is their highest priority.
“Schools have regular training on safeguarding and we provide help to deliver a quality PSHE curriculum which includes education on safe sex and healthy relationships.
“We have also developed, in partnership with school nursing, a toolkit for school staff to increase their confidence in talking to young people about sex and relationships and to provide support to young people who need it.”
The council spokesman added that Youth Connexions provides workshops in schools to help prevent child sexual exploitation and the Unplugged programme, which ‘develops resilience in young people’ is currently being piloted. | http://www.hemeltoday.co.uk/news/more-news/eight-rapes-reported-in-schools-since-2011-1-7540970 | en | 2016-08-24T00:00:00 | www.hemeltoday.co.uk/3e011154267efcff998eaff83bc11ed9180dc436b11df00600e46e346de58859.json |
[] | 2016-08-30T10:51:16 | null | 2016-08-30T11:29:49 | A taxi driver accused of kicking his colleague in the head as he lay unconscious has been arrested and bailed by police. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hemeltoday.co.uk%2Fnews%2Ftaxi-driver-arrested-for-gbh-1-7550289.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.hemeltoday.co.uk/webimage/1.7550288.1472552969!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Taxi driver arrested for GBH | null | null | www.hemeltoday.co.uk | A taxi driver accused of kicking his colleague in the head as he lay unconscious has been arrested and bailed by police.
Officers were called to the Millenium 24/7 cab firm on Vauxhall Road, Hemel Hempstead, at 2.15am on Saturday, August 27 following reports of an assault.
Lee Robertson, 41, of no fixed abode, was arrested for Grievous Bodily Harm, wounding with intent, and has been bailed to appear at Hatfield Magistrates’ Court on October 15.
Police are asking any witnesses to call 101 quoting D1/16/6163.
The victim’s condition is currently unknown. | http://www.hemeltoday.co.uk/news/taxi-driver-arrested-for-gbh-1-7550289 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.hemeltoday.co.uk/9142e88bc627220114efbad35d76a198fb967e46eb888d8a0d666e076026242d.json |
[] | 2016-08-30T10:51:20 | null | 2016-08-30T11:41:41 | A collection of glass ornaments were stolen from a grave last week. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hemeltoday.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fmore-news%2Ftheft-from-graveside-1-7550333.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.hemeltoday.co.uk/webimage/1.7550332.1472553682!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Theft from graveside | null | null | www.hemeltoday.co.uk | A collection of glass ornaments were stolen from a grave last week.
The theft of six glass butterfly ornaments, similar to the one pictured, took place between 2.45pm on Sunday, August 21, and 9.30pm on Thursday, August 25 at St Albans Cemetary in Hatfield Road.
PC Paresha Maniar said: “The victim discovered the butterflies had been taken when she visited her daughter’s grave and this has understandably left her extremely upset.
“I am appealing for anyone who may have seen the ornaments being stolen or anyone who may know who is responsible to get in touch.”
Anyone with information about this theft is asked to contact PC Maniar via the Herts Police non‐emergency number 101, quoting crime reference F1/16/3228.
Alternatively contact the independent crimefighting charity Crimestoppers, anonymously on 0800 555 111, or through their anonymous online form at www.crimestoppers‐uk.org No personal details are taken, information cannot be traced or recorded and you will not go to court. | http://www.hemeltoday.co.uk/news/more-news/theft-from-graveside-1-7550333 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.hemeltoday.co.uk/1ca1c87e7072bb3d8f5fdd43ac0e0d5a0bc35fa3f9d5726991c309170e475fa8.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:00:40 | null | 2016-08-18T06:00:57 | One of the most recogniseable voices in British music can be heard when she brings a concert to Aylesbury’s Waterside Theatre next month. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hemeltoday.co.uk%2Fwhat-s-on%2Ftheatre%2Fjane-mcdonald-creates-memories-at-aylesbury-1-7530352.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.hemeltoday.co.uk/webimage/1.7532077.1471506192!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Jane McDonald creates memories at Aylesbury | null | null | www.hemeltoday.co.uk | One of the most recogniseable voices in British music can be heard when she brings a concert to Aylesbury’s Waterside Theatre next month.
Singer Jane McDonald takes her new show across the country and visits the Waterside on Thursday September 8 at 7.30pm.
The show is entitled Making Memories and is packed full of world class songs and arrangements, featuring an extravaganza of musicians and singers.
After receiving five star reviews for her performance as Grizabella in CATS, Jane will introduce Memory into her concert act, as well as including full versions of some of her own songs, including The Hand That Leads Me, written as a tribute to her mother.
Expect new amazing medleys, old fan favourites and some exciting additions guaranteeing you will be on your feet time after time.
By popular demand, Jane is finally introducing full versions of some of her own songs including Some You Win (from her platinum Number One album) and her most recent composition, The Singer Of Your Song, which was written for her fans.
She rose to fame with her appearances in the 1998 series The Cruise and was also a regular panelist on the ITV series Loose Women between 2004 and 2014.
Tickets to the concert are available from £31. For more information or to book in advance, call the box office on 0844 871 7607, or go online at www.atgtickets.com/ aylesbury. | http://www.hemeltoday.co.uk/what-s-on/theatre/jane-mcdonald-creates-memories-at-aylesbury-1-7530352 | en | 2016-08-18T00:00:00 | www.hemeltoday.co.uk/bb6f46dfb70f90a11e288ce53fdb803c8b29ac23c0cbc73dee2f5d640668e122.json |
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] | 2016-08-27T22:49:24 | null | 2016-08-27T19:50:54 | It may be early days but Tudors fans are preparing themselves for a National League South relegation battle as Poole won 4-2 on Saturday with an impressive show of finishing. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hemeltoday.co.uk%2Fsport%2Fhemeltownfc%2Fhemel-beaten-by-clinical-poole-1-7547664.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.hemeltoday.co.uk/webimage/1.7547660.1472323825!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Hemel beaten by clinical Poole | null | null | www.hemeltoday.co.uk | It may be early days but Tudors fans are preparing themselves for a National League South relegation battle as Poole won 4-2 on Saturday with an impressive show of finishing.
For 35 minutes it was Hemel who looked most likely to score with Scott Nielson, Johnny McNamara and Sam Corcoran all spurning decent chances.
Hemel v Poole. Picture: Terry Rickeard.
Poole scored against the run of play after 36 minutes when sub James Granger hit a first time shot from 25 yards into the top corner and within a few minutes they could have been three up as Hemel capitulated after the shock of going a goal behind.
A corner was almost headed into his own net by Harley Wise, then on 40 minutes a brilliant effort from inside his own half by Steve Devlin was tipped onto the bar by Jonathan Henly.
With Poole now on top, another corner wasn’t dealt with and Luke Burbidge pounced on a poor clearance to make it 2-0 just before the break.
Hemel created little in the second half and a mistake by Wise let in Luke Roberts who fired home just after the hour mark.
Scott Neilson in action against Poole. Picture: Terry Rickeard.
The Tudors cause wasn’t helped when Arnaud Mendy received a second yellow to reduce them to 10 men and on 83 minutes Ryan Case headed home to make it 4-0 and it looked like game over.
Two late goals within a minute by Corcoran and Robinson reduced the deficit and they almost made it 4-3 but Robinson shot wide and Poole saw the game out.
Hemel head to Hungerford Town on Monday.
Hemel 1: Jonathan Henly 2: David King 3: Jack Kelly 4: Arnaud Mendy 5: Tony Diagne (16: Jordan Rose) 6: Harley Wise 7: Scott Neilson 8: Sam Corcoran © 9: Jake Robinson 10: Jonny McNamara (15: James Potton) 11: Matt Spring (12: James Koloczi) Subs not used 14: Mitchell Weiss 17: Kai Stonnell.
Jake Robinson has a goal disallowed. Picture: Terry Rickeard.
Poole Town 1: Nick Hutchings 2: Ryan Case 3: Lewis Lindsey 4: Michael Walker © 5: Will Spetch 6: Carl Pettefer 7: Luke Burbidge 8: Steve Devlin 9: Luke Roberts (12: Ollie Davis)10: Jamie Gleeson (14: Jamie Granger) 11: Lee Wort Subs not used: 13: Tom Ress 15: Abdulai Baggie.>
Match rating 4/5 Attendance 327 Star man : Ryan Case (Poole Town) | http://www.hemeltoday.co.uk/sport/hemeltownfc/hemel-beaten-by-clinical-poole-1-7547664 | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.hemeltoday.co.uk/0444bd5a5b0913945953ff4d1bab6b1a5db647a140f5c4875baa5020efe1d5e0.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T12:54:58 | null | 2016-08-26T10:16:08 | Visitors will have the chance to participate in art demonstrations and bid for unique pieces of art during a lakeside exhibition. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hemeltoday.co.uk%2Fwhat-s-on%2Fget-involved-with-creating-artworks-1-7545727.json | http://www.hemeltoday.co.uk/what-s-on/get-involved-with-creating-artworks-1-7545727 | en | null | Get involved with creating artworks | null | null | www.hemeltoday.co.uk | Visitors will have the chance to participate in art demonstrations and bid for unique pieces of art during a lakeside exhibition.
College Lake Artists are exhibiting at the nature reserve near Tring from 10am-4pm Thursday September 8 through to Sunday September 11 to coincide with Herts Open Studios.
And as well as displaying work from a diverse mix of artists and makers, at this year’s event they will be running free participatory demonstrations on the Saturday and Sunday (September 10 and 11).
In addition, there will be an auction at the end of the exhibition, giving visitors an opportunity to own a unique piece of work by one of the artists and makers.
The participatory demonstrations on the Saturday will begin at 10am with Jenny Hoole who will demonstrate ‘pattern on glass’, embellishing clear glass to add colour in a design. Hands on visitors can contribute by painting, drawing and colouring with glass and paint.
At noon Cathy Timbrell will show the stages involved in using wet inlaying enamelling on silver to produce pieces of jewellery with vibrant colours which shimmer.
Louisa Stobbs will bring the days demonstrations to an end at 2pm focusing on her love of colour, light and texture in photography.
She will take visitors out into the reserve to ‘capture the moment’ and create a beautiful image.
On the Sunday the day will open at 10am with Niki Bell showing the process behind producing a reduction lino print as well as giving participants a chance to make a one colour lino stamp using the surrounding animals and flora of College Lake as inspiration.
At noon Linda Cavill will work with visitors to create a single piece of combined work using acrylics.
And at 2pm Shirley Jones will work with visitors to build a design from fabric and stitch.
The participatory demonstrations are all informal, intended to be lots of fun and there is no booking necessary.
Each exhibitor will be donating an original piece of work to be auctioned. The auction will operate with bids being placed in the bidding book during the exhibition. At the end of the event, the highest bidder for each item will be contacted and invited to take the piece home.
Ten per cent of the proceeds will be donated to College Lake Nature Reserve. | http://www.hemeltoday.co.uk/what-s-on/get-involved-with-creating-artworks-1-7545727 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.hemeltoday.co.uk/395a9d0ca3ff6c73bb889463a3c7eb4f8ba0ddef343e5ffa481f905c82a5e619.json |
[] | 2016-08-27T06:49:45 | null | 2016-08-27T06:00:00 | Motorists now change their car more often than they switch their mattress or even their mobile phone, suggests new research. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hemeltoday.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fmore-news%2Fmotorists-change-their-car-more-often-than-their-mobile-phone-1-7540214.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.hemeltoday.co.uk/webimage/1.7540213.1471963421!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Motorists change their car more often than their mobile phone | null | null | www.hemeltoday.co.uk | Motorists now change their car more often than they switch their mattress or even their mobile phone, suggests new research.
The length of time motorists keep a car has plummeted from around five years to two years or less, reveal latest figures.
The data produced by automotive experts, cap hpi, shows that some car makers now see average returns of vehicles in 24 months, and there is evidence of a growing number of 18-month leases in the market.
Mattresses should be changed every seven or eight years to ensure a good and healthy night’s sleep, according to chiropractors, while mobile phone contracts are on average between 18 and 24 months.
Expert say car manufacturers are managing volumes in the used market by varying contract lengths by model and remarketing channels.
Philip Nothard, retail and consumer specialist at cap hpi, said: “What we are seeing is the ‘iphonification’ of the car industry as consumers increasingly pay to drive rather than pay to own their vehicles.
“It’s the same model as the mobile phone industry where people are comfortable paying a monthly fee - only they are now doing this with their vehicles as well as their mobiles.”
He said the growth of personal contract purchase (PCP) and other finance options is having a “profound” effect on the car industry.
Personal Contract Hire (PCH) is also increasing, as motorists increasingly look towards usership rather than ownership.
Around four out five new car sales (80 per cent) are now on finance, according to estimates by cap hpi.
Mr Nothard added: “Not so long ago it was fairly common for motorists to have their cars for a minimum of five years or longer, but that has now changed dramatically and dropped to just two years for millions of motorists.
“After buying a house, the car was usually the biggest outlay for most consumers but now they are far more likely to change their car more often than their mattress.
“Consumer demand remains strong in the used car market and there are lots of used bargains waiting to be snapped up.
“As PCP becomes more popular and accessible in the used market, motor dealers expect its use to double in the future so we’re going to see people changing their cars with increasing regularity.” | http://www.hemeltoday.co.uk/news/more-news/motorists-change-their-car-more-often-than-their-mobile-phone-1-7540214 | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.hemeltoday.co.uk/7acdbce73cf5b7091e5169ddddf962447e0fcc57f111f17885d11676d96689dd.json |
[
"Matt Allan"
] | 2016-08-26T12:48:54 | null | 2016-08-22T11:09:16 | UK motorists have been hit by a near-20 per cent rise in insurance costs in the last year, new figures show. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hemeltoday.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fmore-news%2Fcar-insurance-costs-soar-nearly-20-per-cent-in-12-months-1-7537740.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.hemeltoday.co.uk/webimage/1.7537738.1471860539!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Car insurance costs soar nearly 20 per cent in 12 months | null | null | www.hemeltoday.co.uk | UK motorists have been hit by a near-20 per cent rise in insurance costs in the last year, new figures show.
The average driver now pays £715 a year for fully comprehensive cover, up 19 per cent on the same time last year.
The figures were revealed by the Confused.com car insurance price index, which tracks quarterly and annual trends.
After dropping for several years from a high of £843 in 2011, insurance costs have been rising since the start of 2015. The latest figures, for the period from April to June 2016 show that costs have risen by 6 per cent since the start of the year and drivers are paying an average of £115 more for their insurance than they were in the same period last year.
Northern Irish drivers have been worst hit by the latest rises, seeing their premiums climb 25 per cent year-on-year. They now face an average premium of £863.
Also feeling the impact badly are motorists in parts of Scotland - the Highlands and Islands saw rises of 24 per cent and drivers in the Hebrides were hit with a staggering 42 per cent annual increase.
Conversely, Orkney’s capital - Kirkwall - was one of only two places to see a drop in costs, with a quarterly fall of four per cent. Hereford, in the West Midlands, was the only other place to see a fall in quarterly premiums - down two per cent on the first three months of the year.
While younger drivers might face the highest premiums overall, they have actually escaped the worst of the rises. Drivers aged 17 saw an annual rise of just eight per cent - the lowest of any age bracket - but still face average premiums of £2,013. A the opposite end, 61-year-old drivers saw a 24 per cent rise - the highest of any age group - but still only pay £418 a year.
And the gender gap persists, with male drivers facing annual rises of 21 per cent in comparison with the 18 per cent faced by women. This continued difference means the gap between the sexes is growing as men pay an average of £92 a year more - up from £27 in 2013.
Confused’s motoring editor, Amanda Stretton, said: “We’ve not seen price rises of this magnitude for five years - a 19 per cent annual increase is substantial to say the least. And these price rises are being felt across the board, for drivers of all ages and genders, across all UK regions.
“If prices continues to rise at the rate we’ve been seeing, we could be facing the possibility of average comprehensive premiums reaching a high not seen since 2011. This, combined with rising fuel prices and increased motoring costs across the board, could result in a sizeable dent in drivers’ pockets.” | http://www.hemeltoday.co.uk/news/more-news/car-insurance-costs-soar-nearly-20-per-cent-in-12-months-1-7537740 | en | 2016-08-22T00:00:00 | www.hemeltoday.co.uk/485fa4b80af2110a526db693eb2493859efd71c9f2ee10d8597ec421ca011412.json |
[
"Kelly Du Buisson"
] | 2016-08-26T13:02:57 | null | 2016-08-26T12:47:10 | Dacorum & Tring AC’s resident ultra runner Jan Strachan took on the Hangman Ultra challenge despite having injury setbacks over the last few months. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hemeltoday.co.uk%2Fsport%2Fathletics%2Fultra-runner-jan-warms-up-for-100-mile-challenge-1-7541155.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.hemeltoday.co.uk/webimage/1.7541152.1472032075!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Ultra runner Jan warms up for 100 mile challenge | null | null | www.hemeltoday.co.uk | Dacorum & Tring AC’s resident ultra runner Jan Strachan took on the Hangman Ultra challenge despite having injury setbacks over the last few months.
Taking on a trail and path through Berkshire and Hampshire this picturesque route heads to a replica gibbet that stands in the historic location of a hangman’s gibbet from 1642.
Annette Howard at Kimbolton Castle.
Jan added a couple of extra miles to her route to make it 54 miles in the inaugural event that tackles trail, flint paths and ploughed fields as she trains for her 100 mile event later this month!
Doing what she does best, Kate Crossland tackled another crazy event as she took on Tough Mudder in aid of Myeloma.
Battling electric fences, water and plenty of mud, Kate is no stranger to these obstacle events that are a real test of strength and willpower.
D&T’s most dedicated runner, Annette Howard, took on the Kimbolton Castle Half Marathon coming home in 2:16:49.
D&T runners at Gadebridge.
Plenty of the team turned out to wish Richard Brawn well on his last parkrun (with D&T anyway!)
It was fitting therefore, that he was first D&T home at Gadebridge with a new PB of 20:41 which he credits his team-mates Jamie Saunders (20:42) and Chris Marriott (20:42) with helping him to achieve.
They were followed home by Michael Irving in 22:00, Robert Davies in 22:32, Michael Lamb in 22:46 and Alistair Hinchliff who also scored a new PB of 23:33.
Steve Russell was close behind in 23:41 with Richard Stevens (24:06), Rob Salt (24:35), Phillip Pugh (24:37) and Matthew David Stears (25:54).
We then have a flurry of new PBs from Mustafa Readdie (26:04), Louise Flower who knocked more than a minute off in 26:14, Penny Wallduck (26:28) and Victoria Thornley (26:44).
Up next were Gwen Mostyn (28:39), Patrick Mostyn (29:28), Rob Wright (30:35), Sam Hawkridge with a brand new PB of 31:23, Denise Burford (31:25), Annette Howard (34:47), Kirsty Russell (34:48), Alexis Bunce (36:36), Rebecca white (36:37) and Ant Gomm in a new PB of 42:15.
Gary Sturdy, John Jales, Erica Klein and Tony Reeve were also hand as volunteers for the day.
With such a huge turnout at Gadebridge there was a slightly smaller turnouts elsewhere.
At Cassiobury Celia Findlay was seventh lady home in a time of 22:32 with Esther Hamilton (28:42) and Rachel Lewis (28:51).
John Cooper and Peter Bailey raced round the lake in St Albans finishing in 27:08 and 34:14 respectively.
Rasmi Nanda headed to Fell Foot, Newby Bridge in Cumbria finishing in a time of 25:46 alongside stunning views of Lake Windermere and Janice Briggs took to Ellenbrook with a cracking new PB 26:30.
Husband and wife Keith and Karen Wishart win the battle of best parkrun tourism location as they enjoyed Crissy Field parkrun in San Francisco, California!
Running along the bay with great views of the Golden Gate bridge they finished in 22:36 and 27:51. | http://www.hemeltoday.co.uk/sport/athletics/ultra-runner-jan-warms-up-for-100-mile-challenge-1-7541155 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.hemeltoday.co.uk/07e6e64f04d5aa6eea1acaae190b9547e2c03e89593f29fb924bf19359638a98.json |
[] | 2016-08-31T14:50:29 | null | 2016-08-31T15:30:45 | Berkhamsted came from behind to hit five on the road at Cockfosters on Saturday and move into second place in the SSML Premier Division. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hemeltoday.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Fberko-hit-five-to-move-second-1-7554163.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.hemeltoday.co.uk/webimage/1.7553855.1472644348!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Berko hit five to move second | null | null | www.hemeltoday.co.uk | Berkhamsted came from behind to hit five on the road at Cockfosters on Saturday and move into second place in the SSML Premier Division.
From the off Berko were on the front foot and quickly adapted to the dry bumpy pitch.
It was very much against the run of play that the visitors’ defence froze and Cockfosters’ Ioannis Varouxakis stabbed home the loose ball to go in front after 15 minutes.
The visitors peppered the home goal with shots. Tautis Poniskaitis made the first of several fine saves to tip a Campbell shot round the post.
A Dan Jones shot was charged down and Dan Weeks headed over as he got under a deep cross from Alex Campana.
The equaliser finally arrived when the ball was laid into the path of Jones who got his first goal for the club with a rising shot from 20 yards out.
A fine reflex save from a point blank shot from Campbell kept the scores level after Campana won a free kick which Adam Mead took.
Mead is Berko’s top scorer this season and he put the Comrades in front as the interval was approaching. His low free kick from 20 yards went straight through the defensive wall.
In the second half Tom Carter came on for the injured Ikem Odeh. Campbell headed one of his crosses into the keeper’s arms while Jones tried to walk the ball home as chances kept coming.
The third goal was a rising shot from 20 yards by Lewis Rodrigoe. More goals looked likely with Carter shooting weekly when put through by Campana and soon after he ran clear but his lob jut cleared the bar.
Carl Tasker had to make a good save and grabbed the rebound at a forward’s feet on a rare Cockfosters breakaway. Poniskaitis did well to save from Campbell after a corner.
Carter laid the fourth goal on a plate for Campbell and the roles were reversed with Campbell dribbling through and setting up Carter to net the fifth.
After using all three substitutes, Steve Hawes had to come off injured but even a man light Berko were able to attack and Campbell struck the post after George Carbery played him in.
It was a good all round passing display from Berkhamsted, who capitalised on Cockfosters missing many regulars.
This Saturday Berko go to play third placed Hertford Town, who are pulling in good crowds in a fixture that may have an early bearing on where the title goes.
On Tuesday Berko entertain St Margaretsbury in a Premier Division Cup tie. | http://www.hemeltoday.co.uk/sport/football/berko-hit-five-to-move-second-1-7554163 | en | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | www.hemeltoday.co.uk/4f4e1e59116e474436a1dd14789917e900fecba551a5e5c0aec49884497c87ee.json |
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"Damien Lucas",
"Damien.Lucas Jpress.Co.Uk"
] | 2016-08-26T12:53:15 | null | 2016-08-20T06:00:00 | Video game escapism in its purest form. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hemeltoday.co.uk%2Fwhat-s-on%2Farts-culture%2Fconsole-corner-no-man-s-sky-review-1-7528920.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.hemeltoday.co.uk/webimage/1.7528918.1471347532!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Console Corner: No Man’s Sky review | null | null | www.hemeltoday.co.uk | Video game escapism in its purest form.
No Man’s Sky in undeniably a work of art, but have you got time to look around the whole gallery?
No Man’s Sky launched last week after much hype and billed as quite literally the biggest video game ever made.
The self-perpetuating game, which promises to be potentially endless, was four years in the making by a tiny team in game production terms. And you can tell as it will instantly take your breath away.
Make no mistake there has never been anything like this before. As you fly ever deeper into the universe, new planets and solar systems roll silently into view – some will have been seen before, others discovered for the very first time. And you have 18 quintillion of them to choose from...
Each has its own set of flora, fauna and inhabitants. By exploring, players gain information about the planets that they can submit to The Atlas, a universal database that can be shared with other players of the game and for which they are rewarded in currency each time.
Each planet is a work of art you could spend hours studying, analysing and dissecting. These works of art are housed in an endless gallery and for art connoisseurs it will be Manna from heaven.
However, most people’s playing time will be finite.... unless you’re at university and can afford to miss the odd class here and there to squeeze in just one more exploration of a peculiar alien planet.
And that is where one of the game’s key sticking points comes in. As much as No Man’s Sky takes us to Infinity and leaves us wondering what waits beyond, there is also an almost irresistible itch which you can’t scratch because you can never truly “complete” this game in the traditional sense.
But that is very much a personal take on NMS, many people might enjoy jumping on for a couple of hours here and there, discovering lots of different things and logging it to the Atlas, if anything it could be cathartic but many people like a beginning, a middle and an end to their games.
No Mans Sky is undeniably a work of art
The care, thought, time and brilliance that has gone into this utterly original video game is mindblowing and deserves to be experienced by PlayStation gamers.
It is the purest form of video game escapism we have ever seen and should be celebrated as such.
But it will more likely go down as a cult classic than the blockbuster success it’s craft deserves. | http://www.hemeltoday.co.uk/what-s-on/arts-culture/console-corner-no-man-s-sky-review-1-7528920 | en | 2016-08-20T00:00:00 | www.hemeltoday.co.uk/b8f46f5e52381830a4d8557d6a9fc6395a206e74f74598009d65fdc34229da7e.json |
[] | 2016-08-30T08:51:09 | null | 2016-08-30T09:15:36 | Police are re-appealing for help to trace Michael Mason, who is wanted for failing to appear at court and in connection with allegations of making threats to kill. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hemeltoday.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fmore-news%2Fman-wanted-over-alleged-death-threats-1-7550003.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.hemeltoday.co.uk/webimage/1.7550002.1472544916!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Man wanted over alleged death threats | null | null | www.hemeltoday.co.uk | Email verification
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[] | 2016-08-30T12:51:23 | null | 2016-08-30T13:26:49 | The new school year
may just be about to start but it’s already time for parents and carers to start planning ahead for next year. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hemeltoday.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fmore-news%2Fget-planning-for-next-year-s-school-applications-1-7550652.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.hemeltoday.co.uk/webimage/1.7441654.1472559988!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Get planning for next year’s school applications | null | null | www.hemeltoday.co.uk | The new school year may just be about to start but it’s already time for parents and carers to start planning ahead for next year.
The application process for secondary schools -including upper schools and university technical colleges - opens on Thursday (September 1).
If your child starts primary, or moves on to a junior, middle, secondary, upper or university technology college next year, make sure you apply for a place in good time.
The easiest way to apply for a school place for September 2017 is to visit www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/admissions and complete the online application form.
Online applications can be amended at any time up to the closing date and you can access your school offer before allocation letters are received and accept your school allocation online.
Last year, 99 per cent of parents applied this way.
Leaflets explaining the secondary transfer process will be distributed to families through their child’s primary or middle school at the beginning of September. Before making an application, parents and carers are strongly advised to visit schools and attend the information evenings to help them make their preferences. Leaflets outlining all the secondary and upper school open evenings were distributed in July.
The closing date for applications is October 31, 2016. It is vital that parents make their applications on time.
More information about the secondary transfer process is available on www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/admissions, and families without internet access can request a paper application form that must be returned direct to the admission and transport team. Application forms cannot be returned to primary schools.
The Under 11s application process (for applications to primary, junior and middle schools) opens on November 7 and the closing date is January 15. | http://www.hemeltoday.co.uk/news/more-news/get-planning-for-next-year-s-school-applications-1-7550652 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.hemeltoday.co.uk/87208ddb6bb8037184c91697d5cc60d40fc9ce7030fe9112b481164603b6067a.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:10:23 | null | 2016-08-23T11:28:50 | Young people across Herts are being offered a meningitis vaccination so that they are protected against the disease. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hemeltoday.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fmore-news%2Fstudents-urged-to-get-their-jabs-1-7539609.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.hemeltoday.co.uk/webimage/1.7517052.1471955742!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Students urged to get their jabs | null | null | www.hemeltoday.co.uk | Email verification
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"Graham Sherman"
] | 2016-08-30T10:50:11 | null | 2016-08-30T10:00:23 | Hemel suffered their second National League South reversal of the Bank Holiday weekend when they lost 3-0 at Hungerford on Monday. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hemeltoday.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Ftudors-slip-to-second-bank-holiday-defeat-1-7550074.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.hemeltoday.co.uk/webimage/1.7536816.1472033986!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Tudors slip to second Bank Holiday defeat | null | null | www.hemeltoday.co.uk | Hemel suffered their second National League South reversal of the Bank Holiday weekend when they lost 3-0 at Hungerford on Monday.
The home side forced three early corners in the first few minutes, which all came to nothing.
However in the fifth minute, Tudor striker Jake Robinson’s snap shop was well saved by the home goalkeeper, to readdress the balance. Shortly after, when put through by Jonny McNamara, Robinson was only inches wide of giving the Tudors the lead.
But ten minutes later the Tudors fell behind to a speculative shot from 25 yards by midfielder Garyn Preen, his left foot shot from the right wing flying past the Hemel keeper.
It then took a further six minutes for the Tudors to secure their first corner after good work by Tudors midfielder Michael Richens. The rest of the half was even, leaving the score at half-time was 1-0 to the Crusaders.
The Tudors started brightly in the second half, but on the hour mark lost the services of centre-back Jordan Rose, with a leg injury. Manager Dean Brennan brought on Arnaud Mendy and shuffled his back line to accommodate the Frenchman in the midfield.
Six minutes later Mitchell Weiss came on for the tiring McNamara, as the game went from one end to the other.
Then in the 83rd minute, with the ball going from one side of the Hemel penalty area to the other, the ball was laid back to substitute James Clark, who coolly doubled the home side’s advantage, with a well placed shot dead centre of the Hemel goal.
Three minutes after that, the Tudors were awarded a penalty, when Jake Robinson was tripped just inside the home team’s area. However Robinson’s spot kick was palmed away by the home keeper and the chance has gone.
Kia Stonnell was introduced in the 87th minute, coming on for the injured Scott Neilson.
The Tudors’ miserable weekend was made complete when home team’s centre-forward Nat Jarvis’ left foot shot in the 93rd minute sealed their fate.
Hemel are next at home to Bishops Stortford on Saturday. | http://www.hemeltoday.co.uk/sport/football/tudors-slip-to-second-bank-holiday-defeat-1-7550074 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.hemeltoday.co.uk/943d61ed0d7005b5d4c1cd57c6e853b580d682edb70929d97be4934c841c00a3.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T12:51:02 | null | 2016-08-21T06:00:00 | The choice of leaf-based beverages on offer has mushroomed in recent years, from builder’s tea or nothing, to every flavour from peppermint to rhubarb & ginger. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hemeltoday.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fmore-news%2Fnew-generation-of-teas-could-cure-hangovers-report-suggests-1-7531070.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.hemeltoday.co.uk/webimage/1.7531069.1471439382!/image/image.jpg | en | null | New generation of teas could cure hangovers, report suggests | null | null | www.hemeltoday.co.uk | The choice of leaf-based beverages on offer has mushroomed in recent years, from builder’s tea or nothing, to every flavour from peppermint to rhubarb & ginger.
Now, a third generation of teas is brewing. This will concentrate less on exotic new flavours and more on health benefits as producers look to capitalise on a market that remains huge – with 165 million cups of tea consumed in Britain every day – but faces growing competition from coffee.
Tetley has looked into the tea leaves and predicts we are in for a range of “remedy” teas – enriched with medicines, from painkillers to antibiotics – some of which may even be offered as cures for hangovers and remedies for tiredness, the report suggested.
We can also expect tea to be consumed through an array of alternative “delivery mechanisms” such as tablets, jellies, sprays and sorbets, according to a new report Tetley has done with so-called futurologist consultancy Future Foundation.
“Britain’s love affair with tea is enduring. The way we consume tea has gradually evolved since the 17th century, but now we are entering a period of rapid change,” said Laurent Sagarra, head of product innovation at Tetley.
“The way we consume tea has gradually evolved since the 17th Century, but we are now entering a period of rapid change,” she said.
“We’re constantly innovating, grading, blending and tasting and now’s the time to see what’s next for the iconic British cuppa,” she added.
The proliferation of teas will give High street coffee shops a run for their month, the report suggests, with “tea-total” outlets offering a range of exotic tastes and flavours.
Nick Chiarelli, director of the Future Foundation, said: “Our report predicts that exciting and satisfying new tea formats will develop, and that tea will evolve to deliver personalised health benefits.” | http://www.hemeltoday.co.uk/news/more-news/new-generation-of-teas-could-cure-hangovers-report-suggests-1-7531070 | en | 2016-08-21T00:00:00 | www.hemeltoday.co.uk/704773f30a18b8bdbe614865dfcd7c764922a7611e188f393ca541628a258f5c.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:07:24 | null | 2016-08-18T12:13:29 | Young golfer Hannah Screen shone in tough conditions to win the Scottish Girls’ U16 Open championship at Aberdour Golf Club – and lead an English one-two-three. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hemeltoday.co.uk%2Fsport%2Fgolf%2Fhannah-battles-the-elements-to-win-scottish-girl-s-open-1-7529206.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.hemeltoday.co.uk/webimage/1.7529205.1471356817!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Hannah battles the elements to win Scottish Girl’s Open | null | null | www.hemeltoday.co.uk | Young golfer Hannah Screen shone in tough conditions to win the Scottish Girls’ U16 Open championship at Aberdour Golf Club – and lead an English one-two-three.
The 16 year-old from Berkhamsted Golf Club led the field after the first day, shooting a one-over par 68, which was commendable given the persistent rain and strong wind.
Her three-shot lead was key going into day two, when gusts were touching 40 mph and there was more rain for the later starters.
Screen shot a 74 in her second round, not the lowest of the day, but her aggregate 142 earned her the St Leonards Cup & Silver Gilt Medal.
She said: “It feels surreal I’m ecstatic. It’s been a tough few days but I really battled hard.
“I thought I was up there with the lowest handicappers but I’ve been off for exams and injuries and so I was hoping for the best and gave it my best shot.
“The par was low for the length of the course and with the wind and rain, it was quite challenging but I loved that.
“Three years ago, I watched club colleague Alice Hewson win this trophy which was lovely, and I now get to follow her and bring it home to the club. It’s such a good feeling.”
England’s Natasha Slater from Furness Golf Club and Roehampton’s Annabell Fuller finished four shots behind having each scored 73 in both rounds, but Slater was awarded the silver medal as she had a better last nine.
Screen, Slater and Fuller are all members of England Golf squads.
Aberdour’s 18 hole parkland golf course has hosted many events over the years including the Scottish Under 14 Championship and the LGU Ladies’ Coronation Foursomes Area Final.
The Fife course has breathtaking views over the River Forth across to Edinburgh Castle and Arthur’s Seat. | http://www.hemeltoday.co.uk/sport/golf/hannah-battles-the-elements-to-win-scottish-girl-s-open-1-7529206 | en | 2016-08-18T00:00:00 | www.hemeltoday.co.uk/8f296343dccd095c3ca550fc88016941e9a50f0d54a1176a8e78f42ebf13c4af.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:01:37 | null | 2016-08-16T17:01:00 | A pastor and a Rolls-Royce aerospace engineer are among the 12 hopefuls competing to win the 2016 series of The Great British Bake Off. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hemeltoday.co.uk%2Fwhat-s-on%2Fgreat-british-bake-off-contestants-rolls-royce-engineer-and-pastor-join-2016-lineup-1-7529495.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.hemeltoday.co.uk/webimage/1.7528522.1471363213!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Great British Bake Off contestants: Rolls-Royce engineer and pastor join 2016 lineup | null | null | www.hemeltoday.co.uk | A pastor and a Rolls-Royce aerospace engineer are among the 12 hopefuls competing to win the 2016 series of The Great British Bake Off.
The amateur bakers, competing to follow in the footsteps of last year’s champion Nadiya Hussain, will again seek the approval of judges Mary Berry and Paul Hollywood.
However the seventh series could be the last on the BBC. Its three-year deal with producers Love Productions expires at the end of this run and ITV is bidding to poach the format.
Ms Berry, 81, hinted at tensions behind the scenes between the new batch of contestants donning their aprons. She said: “They know the standard that it is, which is now pretty high. And I think they were slower to bond this year than they were in the past.”
The bakers include Andrew, 25, originally from Northern Ireland, he now lives in Derby and works as an aerospace engineer for Rolls-Royce. A Cambridge University graduate, Andrew has set his heart on designing a baguette concorde.
The oldest contestant in this year’s lineup will be Lee, a 67-year-old who has worked in various pastoral ministries for the past 30 years – most recently as the pastor of his local church in Bolton. A former builder, he had a complete change of direction in the mid 1980s, when he turned to theology and took up baking.
The youngest baker is Michael, a 20-year-old from London who is studying politics and economics in Durham. He enjoys making “big grand cakes” and making Greek pastries inspired by his Cypriot heritage.
Teaching Assistant, Benjamina, 23, who started baking aged 14 just for fun, recently graduated with a 1st in Economics & lives in south London.
The contestants also include 66-year-old former primary school head teacher Val, and 31-year-old secondary school PE teacher Candice. Mother of two Kate, 37, is a farmer’s daughter from Norfolk, is a qualified nurse and works on an acute respiratory ward. Candice, 31, from Bedfordshire, was taught to bake by her beloved Nan, and strives to emulate her bakes aiming to be “even half the lady she was.”
Hollywood said Nadiya’s success – she is judging a junior version of the series and is presenting a documentary on her culinary inspirations – had raised the bar for this year’s batch.
“Nadiya went to a whole new level, and because of that I think it put the pressure on them more, and I think we felt that in the tents as well,” the judge said. “But actually they came out tops.
They started quite nervously but once they settled down they got into it. Then the baking started to flow and the standard got really really good.”
The Great British Bake Off launches on August 24 on BBC One at 8pm. | http://www.hemeltoday.co.uk/what-s-on/great-british-bake-off-contestants-rolls-royce-engineer-and-pastor-join-2016-lineup-1-7529495 | en | 2016-08-16T00:00:00 | www.hemeltoday.co.uk/39a0b2583945d75ca973ba63ebffbce0d612065091fd1816f9c65b52f91f12f7.json |
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] | 2016-08-26T13:05:22 | null | 2016-08-16T11:30:08 | Tring Athletic will feel very disappointed at losing 2-1 after a very good performance at last season’s SSML Premier runners-up London Colney on Saturday. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hemeltoday.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Ftring-unlucky-to-lose-at-early-pacesetters-1-7528649.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.hemeltoday.co.uk/webimage/1.7494807.1471958379!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Tring unlucky to lose at early pacesetters | null | null | www.hemeltoday.co.uk | Tring Athletic will feel very disappointed at losing 2-1 after a very good performance at last season’s SSML Premier runners-up London Colney on Saturday.
Athletic have had to readjust after losing a number of key players in pre-season but manager Ian Richardson will be pleased at the response he got from his players who competed on equal terms with an in-form Colney side who sit top after starting the season with a four wins from four games.
Athletic started the game positively winning a corner after only 46 seconds and producing their fair share of attacking football.
Mid way through the half Tommy Twelves, who alongside fellow new signing Lessa Boka slotted impressively into efence, saw his deflected shot drift just wide of the far post.
The visitors then nearly shot themselves in the foot when a poor back pass was seized on by Russell Gallagher but from a tight angle he shot wide of the far post.
Athletic then enjoyed a good spell of pressure with Ryan Sturges and Chris Vardy going close, then the former touched a fine cross just over from close range despite having his shirt tugged from behind by the full back.
But against the run of play Colney opened the scoring in the 38th minute. A long clearance was collected by Ashley Morrissey and from quite a way out he lobbed the keeper in spectacular fashion.
Dave O’Connor smashed a presentable opportunity over the bar but Athletic had a narrow escape when Jon Clements met a cross but put his effort just wide. After a good half Athletic were unfortunate to go in for the break a goal down.
Athletic started the second period on the front foot and there was a call for a penalty, which was ignored, when a Chris Vardy header appeared to hit the raised hand of a defender.
But the visitors didn’t have to wait long for a deserved equaliser, with Chris Vardy latching onto a flick from Dave O’Connor and calmly slotting the ball past the keeper in the 54th minute.
Colney came back strongly and forced keeper Jack Hopwood into a couple of saves but Athletic weathered this mini storm and had chances to win the game with Chris Vardy and Chris Stapleton spurning very good opportunities. With ten minutes left Athletic got caught by another sucker punch when they failed to deal with a long routine ball down the middle and sub Archie McClelland ran through to score.
The visitors tried desperately to grab another equaliser and another new player Lanrewajh Ladipo, who came off the bench, struck a sweet volley but it went straight at the keeper and Colney were able to see out the game and maintain their 100% start to the season.
Unfortunately a couple of basic defensive errors were to prove costly but there were a lot of positives to take away from the game.
Athletic’s next match is on Saturday when they entertain Leighton Town for a Premier Division fixture. Despite the close proximity of the two clubs this will be their first ever competitive encounter.
Tring: 1 Jack Hopwood, 2 Tommy Twelves (15 Jack Seaton 84), 3 Chris Mason, 4 Luke Dunstan, 5 Dan Steadman (Capt), 6 David O’Connor, 7 Ryan Sturges (14 Jack Sunderland 84), 8 Sam Joliffe, 9 Chris Vardy, 10 Lessa Boka, 11 Chris Stapleton (12 Lanrewajh Ladipo (72). Subs not used: 16 Paul Jeffreys.
Attendance: 63 | http://www.hemeltoday.co.uk/sport/football/tring-unlucky-to-lose-at-early-pacesetters-1-7528649 | en | 2016-08-16T00:00:00 | www.hemeltoday.co.uk/8b00411148de2d373dc57bec7c8a95199ec76cf7d9ceb330e83db820fee1bca0.json |
[] | 2016-08-28T06:50:27 | null | 2016-08-28T06:00:00 | House plants can suck dangerous toxic chemicals out of the air - leaving it cleaner to breathe, according to new research. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hemeltoday.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fmore-news%2Fvideo-house-plants-can-suck-dangerous-toxic-chemicals-out-of-the-air-1-7542204.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.hemeltoday.co.uk/webimage/1.7542199.1472053947!/image/image.jpg | en | null | VIDEO: House plants can suck dangerous toxic chemicals out of the air | null | null | www.hemeltoday.co.uk | Sorry, we're having problems with our video player at the moment, but are working to fix it as soon as we can
House plants can suck dangerous toxic chemicals out of the air - leaving it cleaner to breathe, according to new research.
The study shows certain species act like natural air fresheners - removing harmful chemicals from the air we breathe.
House plants can suck dangerous toxic chemicals out of the air - leaving it cleaner to breathe, according to new research
Research has shown the air in offices and family homes often contains pollutants leading to ‘sick building syndrome’ where people suffer a range of symptoms including headaches, fatigue, difficulties in concentrating and respiratory problems.
It has been estimated to blight the lives of up to three in 10 office workers. A study earlier this year estimates that annually nearly 100,000 people die from the effects of indoor air pollution.
Now new research has found the Scarlet Star (Guzmania lingulata), from South America and a member of the bromeliad family of plants, got rid of more than 80 percent of illness causing compounds.
That performed the best out of five plants tested, although the Dracaena Corn Plant (Dracaena fragrans massangeana) soaked up virtually all of a particularly pungent chemical common in nail salons.
House plants can suck dangerous toxic chemicals out of the air - leaving it cleaner to breathe, according to new research
Native throughout tropical Africa, it is grown in many homes and offices within the UK, US and Europe.
Scientists say their findings show picking the right houseplant can clear the air of dangerous pollutants in homes and offices.
Printers and cleaning products give off potentially harmful chemicals known as VOCs (volatile organic compounds).
Dr Vadoud Niri, of the State University of New York, said: “Buildings, whether new or old, can have high levels of VOCs in them, sometimes so high you can smell them.”
House plants can suck dangerous toxic chemicals out of the air - leaving it cleaner to breathe, according to new research
VOCs are compounds like acetone, benzene and formaldehyde that are emitted as gases and can cause short and long term health effects when inhaled. They can come from paints, furniture, copiers and printers, cleaning supplies and even dry cleaned clothes.
Explained Dr Niri: “Inhaling large amounts of VOCs can lead some people to develop sick building syndrome, which reduces productivity and can even cause dizziness, asthma or allergies. We must do something about VOCs in indoor air.”
The most common solution is to install ventilation systems that cycle in air from outside or methods using adsorption, condensation and chemical reactions.
But using plants to remove chemicals from indoor air, known as biofiltration or phytoremediation, is much simpler - and cheaper.
House plants can suck dangerous toxic chemicals out of the air - leaving it cleaner to breathe, according to new research
In addition to carbon dioxide plants can take up gases such as benzene, toluene and other VOCs.
NASA began studying this option in 1984 and found that plants could absorb these airborne compounds via their leaves and roots.
Since then, other studies have looked at how plants phytoremediate specific compounds, such as the cancer causing chemical formaldehyde, in a closed space.
Most of these studies focused on the removal of single VOCs by individual plants from the ambient air.
But Dr Niri wanted to compare the efficiency and the rate of simultaneous removal of several VOCs by various plants.
So his researchers built a sealed chamber containing specific concentrations of several VOCs and monitored the VOC concentrations over several hours with and without a different type of plant in the chamber.
For each plant type, they noted which VOCs the plants took up, how quickly they removed them from the air, and how much was ultimately removed by the end of the experiment.
The researchers tested five common house plants and eight common VOCs, and they found that certain plants were better at absorbing specific compounds.
For example, all five could remove acetone, the pungent chemical abundant at nail salons, but the dracaena plant took up the most, around 94 percent of the chemical.
Dr Niri said: “Based on our results, we can recommend what plants are good for certain types of VOCs and for specific locations.
“To illustrate, the bromeliad plant was very good at removing six out of eight studied VOCs - it was able to take up more than 80 percent of each of those compounds - over the twelve hour sampling period. So it could be a good plant to have sitting around in the household or workplace.”
Dr Niri says the next step in the research is to test these plants’ abilities in a real room, not just a sealed chamber.
He would eventually like to put plants in a nail salon over the course of several months to see whether they can reduce the levels of acetone that workers are exposed to.
The other three plants studied were Jade plant (Crassula argentea), the Spider plant (Chlorophytum comosum) and the Caribbean Tree Cactus (Consolea falcata.) | http://www.hemeltoday.co.uk/news/more-news/video-house-plants-can-suck-dangerous-toxic-chemicals-out-of-the-air-1-7542204 | en | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | www.hemeltoday.co.uk/adefb46974c5db2d7fdcebb276f80de577236e039284e3bff56d335f5c59c201.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:04:33 | null | 2016-08-19T10:19:33 | Party plans are afoot to celebrate Olympic gymnast Max Whitlock’s Rio success in the coming weeks. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hemeltoday.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fborough-plans-party-for-golden-boy-max-1-7534796.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.hemeltoday.co.uk/webimage/1.7534792.1471598365!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Borough plans party for golden boy Max | null | null | www.hemeltoday.co.uk | Party plans are afoot to celebrate Olympic gymnast Max Whitlock’s Rio success in the coming weeks.
Dacorum Borough Council is currently in talks with Max’s parents Brian and Madeleine, who run Flower Pots Nursery in Adeyfield Road, and although plans are still under wraps they will be shared with the public once Max returns from South America.
Jessica Stretton, who will represent Great Britain in the Paralympic archery team next month
Andrew Williams, leader of Dacorum Borough Council, said: “I am sure I speak for everyone in Dacorum when I say we are truly proud of Max’s extraordinary success in Rio and for becoming the most decorated Olympic gymnast in British history.
“Max is a great role-model and shows that with hard work and dedication you can achieve greatness.
“We had the honour of celebrating Max’s success in 2012 for the London Olympics and we look forward to honouring our local hero again after the phenomenal results in Rio.
“Well done to Max and all those that supported him in his early career and on the path to Olympic glory.”
In just two hours on Sunday Whitlock, 23, scooped two gold medals – the first Olympic golds ever won by a British gymnast.
Whitlock was born in Hemel and got the taste for tumbling at the Sapphire School of Gymnastics in Mark Road, before focussing his efforts on gymnastics and aspiring to one day win Olympic gold.
Speaking after winning his second gold, former Longdean School pupil Max said: “I’ve completely outdone myself – it’s just incredible.
“You put hours and hours in the gym for years and years and you only get about one minute to show what you’ve ben working on.
“To do it today, at the Olympic Games, I don’t know what to say. I’m just so, so happy.
“Making history is an incredible feeling and for team GB and British gymnastics, hopefully it can inspire youngsters to come through.
“The results can spur them on, and hopefully the future is bright.”
BBC broadcaster Gabby Logan was among a whole host of celebrities who congratulated Whitlock. She Tweeted: “Incredible, just a phenomenal achievement. Another gold for magic Max. Sir Max Whitlock?”
Hemel Hempstead MP Mike Penning added his congratulations. “What an incredible achievement for Max,” he said. “I’m an honoured to have met him and his wonderful family several times and I am delighted at this result.
“He’s a great guy and worthy Olympian. He has truly made GB Olympic history.
“It shows what dedication and hard work can achieve.
“Local club Sapphire Gym, where Max started out his gymnastics career, can truly be proud of the part they played in helping him achieve his Olympic dream. It doesn’t get better than that.”
There were further Olympic success stories from Herts, as Joe Clarke, who trains at the Lee Valley White Water Centre in Waltham Cross, won gold in kayak K1 class, and Steven Scott, who trains at Nuthampstead Shooting Club, won bronze in the men’s double trap shooting.
Teresa Heritage, cabinet member for public health, localism and libraries at Herts County Council and chair of the Hertfordshire Lifestyle and Legacy Partnership, congratulated the athletes.
She said: “Well done to Joe, Max and Steve on their wonderful achievements, which are testament to their hard work and dedication.
“We’re very proud to see Hertfordshire’s athletes making such a huge contribution to Britain’s success on the biggest sporting stage of all.”
But 23-year-old Max is not the only former Longdean School pupil to achieve great things in the sporting arena.
Jess Stretton, 16, earned a place on GB’s para-archery team after winning the World Championships in 2015, so the town will be cheering her on to bring back the gold when the Paralympics starts on September 7.
Jess will also be one of thousands of teenagers receiving their GCSE results next week.
For details about Max’s celebration, follow @DacorumBC on Twitter, search for Dacorum Borough Council on Facebook or visit www.dacorum.gov.uk | http://www.hemeltoday.co.uk/news/borough-plans-party-for-golden-boy-max-1-7534796 | en | 2016-08-19T00:00:00 | www.hemeltoday.co.uk/fd3a2f275125875893688a2fa44d2360b70fe75f6e13fe44b8b8d2328267da7a.json |
[] | 2016-08-27T06:49:48 | null | 2016-08-27T06:00:00 | Being stuck in a dead end job by your early 40s is bad for your health. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hemeltoday.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fmore-news%2Fdead-end-jobs-are-bad-for-your-health-1-7540255.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.hemeltoday.co.uk/webimage/1.7540254.1471964133!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Dead-end jobs are bad for your health | null | null | www.hemeltoday.co.uk | Being stuck in a dead end job by your early 40s is bad for your health.
Having an unrewarding job as you start out on the career ladder makes you more depressed, worried and had more trouble sleeping.
And if you stay stuck in positions with low levels of job satisfaction it affects you not just you mentally but physically too, including catching more colds, having a bad back and poor heart health.
But if you are happy in your job or finally get your dream job as your career progresses your overall health gets a boost.
The study by Ohio State University sociologists found job satisfaction in your late 20s and 30s has a link to overall health in your early 40s.
While it impacts on physical health, its effect was particularly strong for mental health.
Lead author and doctoral student Jonathan Dirlam said: “We found that there is a cumulative effect of job satisfaction on health that appears as early as your 40s.”
The study highlighted the importance that early jobs have on people’s lives.
Associate professor of sociology Dr Hui Zheng said: “You don’t have to be near the end of your career to see the health impact of job satisfaction, particularly on your mental health.
“The higher levels of mental health problems for those with low job satisfaction may be a precursor to future physical problems.
“Increased anxiety and depression could lead to cardiovascular or other health problems that won’t show up until they are older.”
He added the study was carried out before the credit crunch and said: “The recession almost certainly increased job insecurity and dissatisfaction, and that could have resulted in more negative health effects.”
The study used data from 6,432 Americans followed from the ages of 14 to 22 as part of the National Longitudinal Survey of Youth 1979.
Researchers examined job satisfaction trajectories for people from age 25 to 39 and their health on turning 40.
Participants rated how much they liked their jobs from 1 - dislike very much - to 4 -like very much.
They were then divided into four groups: consistently low and consistently high job satisfaction, those whose satisfaction started high but was trending down and those who started low but were trending higher.
About 45 per cent of participants had consistently low job satisfaction, while another 23 per cent had levels that were trending downward through their early career.
About 15 per cent of people were consistently happy at their jobs and about 17 per cent were trending upward.
Mental health was most affected by people’s feelings about their jobs with those in the low job satisfaction group throughout their early careers scored worse on all five of the mental health measures studied.
They reported higher levels of depression, sleep problems and excessive worry and were more likely to have been diagnosed with emotional problems and scored lower on a test of overall mental health.
Those whose job satisfaction decreased were more likely than those with consistently high satisfaction to have frequent trouble sleeping and excessive worry, and had lower scores for overall mental health.
But they didn’t see an impact on depression scores or their probability of being diagnosed with emotional problems.
Those whose scores went up through the early career years did not see any comparative health problems.
Those in the low satisfaction group and those who were trending downwards reported poorer overall health and more problems like back pain and frequent colds compared to the high satisfaction group.
But they weren’t different in physical functioning and in doctor-diagnosed health problems such as diabetes and cancer.
As with mental health, no effects were seen on physical health for those trending upward.
The findings was presented at the annual meeting of the American Sociological Association in Seattle. | http://www.hemeltoday.co.uk/news/more-news/dead-end-jobs-are-bad-for-your-health-1-7540255 | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.hemeltoday.co.uk/e5287495885b3fc38278c308963fcae5e7cb9fbd86d90ff64a0e79b4ed50c15f.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T12:59:26 | null | 2016-08-17T19:23:21 | Gazette reporter Becca Choules has won a national award after passing her NQJ examinations to become a senior reporter. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hemeltoday.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fmore-news%2Fnational-award-for-the-gazette-s-becca-choules-1-7531770.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.hemeltoday.co.uk/webimage/1.7456647.1471458193!/image/image.jpg | en | null | National award for the Gazette’s Becca Choules | null | null | www.hemeltoday.co.uk | Gazette reporter Becca Choules has won a national award after passing her NQJ examinations to become a senior reporter.
Becca, who joined the Gazette team 18 months ago, won the Society of Editors’ award for the best news interview.
She said: “I was absolutely over the moon to learn I had passed my NQJ exams, because I was so sure I’d have to re-sit. It was even more of a shock to be told my news interview paper had been chosen for the Society of Editors’ award. It was the icing on the cake.”
The senior examiner said: “Rebecca showed she has a good nose for hard news. She captured the drama of the story, but did not forsake the details. Her phrasing was excellent.
“She captured the reader’s attention immediately with a strong intro and backed it up with a compelling read from start to finish. Congratulations.”
Gazette content editor Ben Raza said: “It has been a real pleasure to work with Becca since we both joined the team 18 months ago.
“It’s rare to meet a reporter with so much pride in their local community, and such personal integrity. As a Tring girl born and bred she knows the patch extremely well - I couldn’t imagine a better chief reporter.” | http://www.hemeltoday.co.uk/news/more-news/national-award-for-the-gazette-s-becca-choules-1-7531770 | en | 2016-08-17T00:00:00 | www.hemeltoday.co.uk/cdcc983785b0c53278ba9c9edaf9fc58d0344120032f2db73ffbfb51bb5de883.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:10:03 | null | 2016-08-24T00:00:00 | Newly-qualified social workers are being offered additional support by a countywide scheme. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hemeltoday.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fmore-news%2Fadditional-support-for-hertfordshire-s-social-workers-1-7539640.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.hemeltoday.co.uk/webimage/1.7520754.1472204353!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Additional support for Hertfordshire’s social workers | null | null | www.hemeltoday.co.uk | Cookies are small data files which are sent to your browser (Internet Explorer, Firefox, Chrome etc) from a website you visit. They are stored on your electronic device.
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[] | 2016-08-26T12:51:35 | null | 2016-08-22T10:17:33 | Matt Adcock reviews David Brent: Life On The Road (15) | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hemeltoday.co.uk%2Fwhat-s-on%2Freview-cringeworthy-david-brent-brings-tragedy-to-comedy-1-7537648.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.hemeltoday.co.uk/webimage/1.7537647.1471857440!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Review: Cringeworthy David Brent brings tragedy to comedy | null | null | www.hemeltoday.co.uk | Matt Adcock reviews David Brent: Life On The Road (15)
“I’m gonna roll you over, and rock you stupid, and leave you there just humming...”
David Brent is back. I never thought I’d write those words but here is the middle-aged master loser – on the big screen as a documentary team follow his dream of a ‘rock tour’ to save him from life as a sanitary products sales rep.
The Office was incredible TV, that made you wince and laugh in equal measure, the likes of which we haven’t fully seen since.
David Brent: Life On The Road picks up the potent unfulfilled dreams of Slough’s favourite office manager and presents the full horror of what happens when Brent cashes in his life savings and pensions to finance a tour for his band Foregone Conclusion. The good news is that this the best Gervais has been in years – capturing the brilliant comedy/pathos at the heart of The Office and delivering big time both in the laughs and the cringe inducing awfulness of Brent’s socially awkward overdrive.
This isn’t for those who are easily offended or just after some gentle humour – Life On The Road is a comedy-tragic-em-up that will rip your heart out even while you’re spitting popcorn.
This older Brent is a lonelier than ever, his hired bandmates won’t socialise with him or even let him on the expensive tour bus he’s shelled out for; he even has to pay them to have an after show drink with him at one point.
The expected adoring crowds don’t exactly turn up and the record company scouts are more interested in the genuinely talented aspiring rapper Dom Johnson (Doc Brown) who Brent has guest rap on some of his songs in an effort to make them both ethically friendly and youthful.
The excellent Tom ‘Love & Friendship’ Bennett is great as Brent’s one Lavichem office pal and Diane ‘Charlie Brooker’s Weekly Wipe’ Morgan has a fun cameo as a PR tasked with the impossible job of making Brent ‘cool’.
Doc Brown, though, steals all his scenes with looks to camera of such sheer uncomfortableness that I’d love to see him get his own spin-off movie.
Life On The Road takes mid-life desperation and blows the door off it in fine comic style.
You’ll laugh, you might even cry but be warned you might also very well hurt yourself due to the unsafe levels of cringe. | http://www.hemeltoday.co.uk/what-s-on/review-cringeworthy-david-brent-brings-tragedy-to-comedy-1-7537648 | en | 2016-08-22T00:00:00 | www.hemeltoday.co.uk/fc3c4e40340fcdaf93bbe8a22deb73b70b7bdefb6c19bdd5db657fd003d6c8f8.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:11:36 | null | 2016-08-25T07:00:00 | Follow our live updates from across Hemel Hempstead, Berkhamsted and Tring on GCSE results day. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hemeltoday.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fmore-news%2Flive-gcse-results-dacorum-1-7542410.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.hemeltoday.co.uk/webimage/1.7541655.1472056464!/image/image.jpg | en | null | LIVE: GCSE results Dacorum | null | null | www.hemeltoday.co.uk | Follow our live updates from across Hemel Hempstead, Berkhamsted and Tring on GCSE results day.
LAUNCH LIVE STREAM: Click here to get involved, post your results, share your news and pictures and have your say on our live feed covering the GCSE results as they come in from across Dacorum.
If you’re collecting your GCSE results today (Thursday August 25), the date will probably mark the first time you’ve ever picked up formal exam results.
The grades you get will provide you with important qualifications and help you progress onto A-levels or further study. There’s no getting away from the fact that it can be a stressful day so it’s good to be as relaxed and ready as you can.
Here is some great advice from The Student Room website on GCSE results day.
Staying calm for GCSE results day 2016
If you’re feeling anxious about results day, try to look after yourself in the days before. When you’re feeling stressed, getting some exercise can help clear your head. It doesn’t have to be a massive gym session - just a quick jog or a brisk walk will do the job.
Look out for what you’re eating as well. Steer clear of junk food and aim for healthy food such as nuts and veggies. It will help keep your blood sugar levels on an even keel and keep your head clear.
With the school routine a distant memory, late nights can easily become the order of the day. But it’s no fun feeling half-asleep on a day when you really need your wits about you. Try to get some early nights in the run-up to results day, so your sleep pattern gets back to normal.
How to prepare for GCSE results day
On the day, make sure you pack your mobile phone so you can give your parents a call after getting your results.
Pro tip: as you reveal your results to them, read the grades from lowest to highest. Pack a bottle of water and some tissues. Make sure you’re not running on an empty stomach, grab a bit of breakfast before you head down to school.
Decide where you want to open your GCSE results
Imagine your best and worst case scenario, and think about whether you’re happy to experience whatever ‘success’ or ‘failure’ means to you on your own or with friends.”
Some students nip off to a toilet cubicle to open their results, others rip them open in front of their friends and teachers. Everyone’s different, so make sure you’re not peer-pressured into opening your results with friends if you’re not feeling comfortable or confident.
It’s best to be somewhere at school to open your results, so you can get advice from your teachers if you need it. But you can always take them home to open them if you prefer.
You might find there’s a photographer from the local newspaper wanting to get snaps of celebrating (and commiserating) students. If you’re camera shy and private, you’ll want to avoid the hustle and bustle. If not, make sure you read our guide to the perfect results day jump to maximise your chances of local paper glory.
Your GCSE grades and how much they matter
When you first look at your list of GCSE results, English language and maths are the key qualifications to look out for. Getting a C or above is great news; at least a C in English and maths GCSEs is often requested as an essential by sixth-form colleges, universities and employers.
If you’ve missed out on the C grade, especially if it’s by a narrow margin, you’ll want to consider applying for a remark or retakes. You’re allowed to retake English and maths in November, with other subjects you’ll have to wait until the following June.
People often find there are one or two subjects where their grades have slipped a little. If that happens to you, try to focus on the positive grades you’ve got. English and maths aside, having one or two poor GCSE grades is not going to hinder you in the future.
If you’ve performed generally under your expectations, again you shouldn’t worry. If you’ve managed to get into your sixth form college of choice, then it’s time to look forward and not to dwell on your results.
And if your results went well: congratulations! It’s time to celebrate, relax and plan for what comes next. Either way, good luck on GCSE results day. | http://www.hemeltoday.co.uk/news/more-news/live-gcse-results-dacorum-1-7542410 | en | 2016-08-25T00:00:00 | www.hemeltoday.co.uk/77c910803ae75b3264e4c0e909eb414417d4b7eae2f76f9186c8d7b0bf56a14a.json |
[] | 2016-08-28T06:49:11 | null | 2016-08-28T06:00:00 | A study has found that half of parents with children under the age of 14 allow them to drink alcohol at home. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hemeltoday.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fmore-news%2Fdo-you-think-it-s-okay-to-allow-children-to-drink-some-alcohol-at-home-1-7540293.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.hemeltoday.co.uk/webimage/1.7540292.1471965034!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Do you think it’s okay to allow children to drink some alcohol at home? | null | null | www.hemeltoday.co.uk | A study has found that half of parents with children under the age of 14 allow them to drink alcohol at home.
And, perhaps more worryingly, one in 10 respondents to the Churchill Home Insurance survey allow children between the ages of five and seven to drink alcohol.
While it is not illegal for a child between the age of five and 16 to drink alcohol on private premises, it flies in the face of advice from the Chief Medical Officer whose official advice warns: “Children and their parents or carers are advised that an alcohol-free childhood is the healthiest and best option. However, if children drink alcohol underage, it should not be until at least the age of 15 years.
“Parents and young people should be aware that drinking, even at age 15 or older, can be hazardous to health and that not drinking is the healthiest option for young people.” | http://www.hemeltoday.co.uk/news/more-news/do-you-think-it-s-okay-to-allow-children-to-drink-some-alcohol-at-home-1-7540293 | en | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | www.hemeltoday.co.uk/6a7ce362657c4030d1108ac0fe363825f7f4fbc67955f68ff7d3badc81f9d27d.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T12:55:24 | null | 2016-08-23T17:08:31 | The internet is 25 years old today and we take a look at 25 things the world wide web changed forever. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hemeltoday.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fmore-news%2Fthe-world-wide-web-is-25-today-here-s-25-things-the-internet-changed-forever-1-7540456.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.hemeltoday.co.uk/webimage/1.7526907.1471968497!/image/image.jpg | en | null | The World Wide Web is 25 today: Here’s 25 things the internet changed forever | null | null | www.hemeltoday.co.uk | The internet is 25 years old today and we take a look at 25 things the world wide web changed forever.
Happy 25th birthday to the internet! In August 1991, British computer scientist Tim Berners-Lee published the first web page.
And on August 23, 1991, he gave the public access to it.
Handily, the page told readers how they could set up their own website, whatever the heck a website was.
You can view a version of that original web page here. Compared to what we have now obviously it is very basic but will go down in history as one of the most important developments of all time. | http://www.hemeltoday.co.uk/news/more-news/the-world-wide-web-is-25-today-here-s-25-things-the-internet-changed-forever-1-7540456 | en | 2016-08-23T00:00:00 | www.hemeltoday.co.uk/9c253c83ee89b31a0a642b71d18e7e7ea82eeae01e5d991f9ed82d563906b83d.json |
[
"Stuart Hastie"
] | 2016-08-26T13:08:55 | null | 2016-08-16T10:41:46 | Berkhamsted comfortably notched their first away win of the SSML Premier season on Saturday thanks to two fine strikes from Adam Mead at Holmer Green. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hemeltoday.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Fmead-strikes-twice-in-berko-win-1-7528628.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.hemeltoday.co.uk/webimage/1.7528622.1471340435!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Mead strikes twice in Berko win | null | null | www.hemeltoday.co.uk | Berkhamsted comfortably notched their first away win of the SSML Premier season on Saturday thanks to two fine strikes from Adam Mead at Holmer Green.
They made three changes from the side that went down in midweek at London Colney. Scott Bonner replaced the injured Danny Ryan at centre back, Ashley Lewis made his first start of the season in midfield and Ikem Odeh started at centre forward.
Holmer Green v Berkhamsted. Picture: Ray Canham
Berko headed the first chance wide after a fine cross from Dan Jones. At the other end, James Burrell struck the outside of the post with a shot from a cross, after Dan Weeks was dispossessed receiving a pass from Carl Tasker.
At the lower end Alex Campana beat his man twice and lobbed the keeper but it was cleared at the back post. Mead came forward and struck a 25 yards shot to the right of the post.
An Odeh shot was deflected for a corner as Berko had the majority of the possession. Both sides rattled the metalwork in the closing stages of the goalless first half. A Jones shot struck the cross bar for Berko and Greg Deer clipped the bar at the other end for Green.
There were plenty of chances compared to Berko’s previous matches this season. Tasker saved with his legs at one end and a shot on the turn from Odeh cleared the bar.
Holmer Green v Berkhamsted. Picture: Ray Canham
Michael Green got the only yellow card of the game for bringing down Odeh just outside the penalty box. Mead made the home side pay with a perfectly struck shot from the free kick, that cleared the defensive wall and gave keeper Mopntel Joseph no chance. Weeks came forward and headed wide from a deep cross as Berko had the confidence from getting the opening goal for the first time this season.
There was a flurry of home substitutions before Mead sealed the points with another sweetly struck shot as the ball was played across the front of the penalty area into his path. Ashton Campbell got his international clearance from the USA this week and he looked lively when he came on for Berko, with Joseph saving his shot after good work by Mead and Campana. Mead tried a 40 yard free kick for his hat trick but this time the wall did its job. At the other end Green hit the bar and tasker tipped the rebound over to earn Berko’s first clean sheet since April,
The home side put several chances at the back post wide in the closing stages with Deer wasting the best of them.
Next up
Holmer Green v Berkhamsted. Picture: Ray Canham
Berko: Tasker, Mead, Weeks, Baldry, Bonner, Rodrigoe, Jones (Carter), Hawes, Campana, Lewis (Carbery) Odeh(Campbell). Unused subs, Canham & Deadman. | http://www.hemeltoday.co.uk/sport/football/mead-strikes-twice-in-berko-win-1-7528628 | en | 2016-08-16T00:00:00 | www.hemeltoday.co.uk/ef51a85192295e19f659bde0851d28f93612e91654a9c630d0171f939a47b802.json |
[
"Allan Mitchell"
] | 2016-08-26T13:06:01 | null | 2016-08-18T14:12:39 | It was a night to forget as Maidenhead comprehensively beat visitors Hemel 5-0 at York Road on Tuesday evening with four goals by in form striker Dave Tarpey. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hemeltoday.co.uk%2Fsport%2Fhemeltownfc%2Ftudors-thrashed-at-maidenhead-1-7533300.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.hemeltoday.co.uk/webimage/1.7503926.1472047107!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Tudors thrashed at Maidenhead | null | null | www.hemeltoday.co.uk | It was a night to forget as Maidenhead comprehensively beat visitors Hemel 5-0 at York Road on Tuesday evening with four goals by in form striker Dave Tarpey.
There was little sign of the carnage to come as both sides created little in the first 30 minutes and with Hemel trying to get their passing game going it was they who just edged the early exchanges, without causing keeper Carl Pentney too many problems.
As the half hour mark approached, Maidenhead’s more direct approach saw them start to create chances and an early warning sign was there for all to see as Tarpey skipped clear of a static defence but his shot from the angle was well saved by Jonathan Henly.
On 37 minutes Tarpey raced clear again down the left and this time he made no mistake, tucking the ball into the corner to make it 1-0.
A minute later and down the same flank, a ball was knocked over the top and with the Tudors back four all looking at each other, Harry Pritchard wasted no time in crossing to an unmarked Tarpey who hammered the ball home from a yard out.
The second period carried on in the same way as the first with Hemel trying to be patient and pass their way forward but it was The Magpies who looked the more dangerous with their pace and direct play.
Just three minutes in, Tarpey beat the offside trap and bore down on Henly, but this time, the forward could only shoot straight at the onrushing keeper.
James Mulley on the other flank was also causing problems for the visitors and he brought two great saves out of Henly in very quick succession and another effort from a freekick by Tarpey was also well kept out by the keeper. At this point Hemel’s custodian was keeping his side in the game but it wasn’t for long and in the 68th minute, it was that man, Tarpey who completed a deserved hatrick when he once again, raced clear of Hemel’s rearguard, rounded the unfortunate Henly and slotted home.
He hadn’t finished there and it was soon 4-0, Hemel had brought on Dave King for a welcome return to right back but before he had even touched the ball the excellent Sean Marks, who had been a brilliant foil for both his partners up front, headed the ball back across goal to Tarpey who tucked the ball home for his fourth of the evening.
The diminutive striker was then subbed and received a standing ovation from the home and healthy following of away fans with ten minutes to go.
Sub Christian Smith then rubbed salt into the wounds by getting the fifth with his first touch in the 84th minute.
Few positives then for the Hemel faithful who have seen their side ship eight goals in two away games without reply and it doesn’t get any easier with a tough trip to Kent to face title favourites and big spenders Ebbsfleet United on Saturday.
The Tudors conceded six in the same fixture last season and the loyal travelling away fans will be hoping their side can start to find some form, sooner rather than later.
It’s still early days and with some players making their way back from injury manager Dean Brennan will be praying it won’t be too long before his side gets back into their winning ways.
Hemel 1: Jonathan Henly 2:Kyle Connolly 3:Jack Kelly 4:Arnaud Mendy 5:Harly Wise 6:Jordan Rose 7:Mitchell Weiss(14: Scott Neilson) 8:James Potton 9:Jake Robinson 10:Sam Corcoran ©(17:Matt Spring) 11: Graeme Montgomery (12:David King) Subs not used 15: Ed Asafu-ADjaye 16: James Kalochi.
Tudors man of the match : Mitchell Weiss
Attendance 483 Tudors fans 50+ | http://www.hemeltoday.co.uk/sport/hemeltownfc/tudors-thrashed-at-maidenhead-1-7533300 | en | 2016-08-18T00:00:00 | www.hemeltoday.co.uk/39c6a05071dca670f6152bbad4c040e937146bc36374c8a2894e0148fc8626e6.json |
[] | 2016-08-29T06:50:52 | null | 2016-08-29T06:00:00 | Minding your manners, avoiding emotional Facebook rants and knowing what cutlery to use are the modern day signs of class, according to new research. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hemeltoday.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fmore-news%2Fquiz-are-you-classy-or-not-1-7541893.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.hemeltoday.co.uk/webimage/1.7541892.1472048444!/image/image.jpg | en | null | QUIZ: Are you classy or not? | null | null | www.hemeltoday.co.uk | Minding your manners, avoiding emotional Facebook rants and knowing what cutlery to use are the modern day signs of class, according to new research.
A study of 2,000 Britons for fashion brand Peter Hahn identified the markers that separate the classy from the hoi polloi and they also include not showing too much cleavage, holding the door for others and speaking more than one language.
So how classy are you? Take our quiz to find out. | http://www.hemeltoday.co.uk/news/more-news/quiz-are-you-classy-or-not-1-7541893 | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.hemeltoday.co.uk/22cdcfa2384bac04636d424233aabe3c7cca5f86470bdde2228574c8a78e7704.json |
[
"Jim Stewart"
] | 2016-08-26T13:05:42 | null | 2016-08-24T13:00:00 | Hemel Town’s injury curse is striking again giving manager Dean Brennan selection headaches in a hectic August schedule. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hemeltoday.co.uk%2Fsport%2Fhemeltownfc%2Ftudors-injury-curse-1-7541135.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.hemeltoday.co.uk/webimage/1.7541134.1472031452!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Tudors’ injury curse | null | null | www.hemeltoday.co.uk | Hemel Town’s injury curse is striking again giving manager Dean Brennan selection headaches in a hectic August schedule.
The Tudors boss was without seven players going into Saturday’s National League South match at a strong Ebbsfleet United.
And although his side came back twice to earn a hugely creditable 2-2 draw, two more players picked up knocks to add to the list.
Brennan said: “It’s just bad luck. We had seven out already and two more suffered injuries.
“We had to make four changes for Saturday and there will be more changes for this weekend.
“But it was a much better performance from us on Saturday. Ebbsfleet have a fantastic squad, they are a good side, and I’m sure they’ll be up there at the end of the season.”
That inability to field a settled side has meant a mixed start to the campaign for the Tudors – with the misfortune of running up against two rampant goal machines.
That included Maidenhead’s Dave Tarpey who scored four of his side’s goals in a heavy 5-0 victory over Hemel last Tuesday night.
“We seem to have hit strikers in form in our defeats at Maidenhead and Eastbourne. The first at Eastbourne scored three, then at Maidenhead four,” said Brennan.
This weekend sees Hemel play a double header against the two sides promoted from the Southern League Premier.They take on Poole Town at home on Saturday followed by a trip to Hungerford Town on Bank Holiday Monday.
Both have started their campaigns well, which came as no surprise to the Tudors boss: “We’ve watched Poole, and seven of their players we played against back in the Southern League. They’ve been building for five years, they have that consistency.
“It’s the same with Hungerford, they have been together since they were playing back in the Southern League Division One Midlands league. They know each other.
“Only one team was relegated into this division, whereas a number have been promoted, and they’ve got used to winning. There are no easy games in this league.
“We need to get the same team out every week. Saturday was our fifth game in two weeks and we have six more in the next two and a half weeks. With our injuries and so many games it’s probably a good time to play us!
“But we shall concentrate on one game at a time, get people back playing and I’m confident we shall have a good season.”
This weekend could see Jonny McNamara return from injury with Lewis Taafe and Kyle Connolly also possibly available for selection. | http://www.hemeltoday.co.uk/sport/hemeltownfc/tudors-injury-curse-1-7541135 | en | 2016-08-24T00:00:00 | www.hemeltoday.co.uk/66ce563e2a59322b3879b110fddf737b57112625597035fd2bf92109746ff951.json |
[
"Jim Stewart"
] | 2016-08-26T13:07:38 | null | 2016-08-19T11:27:54 | Max Whitlock’s performances at Rio stunned the gymnastics and sporting world. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hemeltoday.co.uk%2Fsport%2Folympic-hero-max-whitlock-a-hemel-boy-at-heart-1-7535064.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.hemeltoday.co.uk/webimage/1.7535388.1471611198!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Olympic hero Max Whitlock: a Hemel boy at heart | null | null | www.hemeltoday.co.uk | Max Whitlock’s performances at Rio stunned the gymnastics and sporting world.
The lad who slipped on his first gym shoes in Hemel at the age of seven has now reached the pinnacle of the sport with two gold medals at the 2016 Olympics.
British House at Rio Olympics. PNL-160817-154316002
But amid the relentless glare of the world’s media in Brazil he was happy to spend time chatting on the phone to his local paper.
“To be honest it’s not really sunk in yet, it feels kind of surreal. I can’t really explain what it feels like,” Max told the Gazette this week.
“I’ve done a bit of celebrating but we wait till everyone’s finished for some proper celebrations. We have had some more performances to watch and the results have been brilliant.
“My parents just left the other day, so I managed to spend some time with them too.”
Max Whitlock in Rio.
It has been an unforgettable fortnight for the Hemel gymnast.
Competing first as part of the GB mens team who were narrowly edged out of a medal, he then took bronze in the all-around competition – the first British man to medal in it for 108 years.
But more was to come. In less than two hours of a super Sunday the 23-year-old won the floor competition and then the pommel horse. It sent records tumbling – Max becoming the first GB gymnast to win Olympic gold, and with five medals across two Games he is now the country’s most decorated gymnast in history.
Max said he went into Sunday’s competitions with hopes, but not expectations, of success: “You never really know how you are going to do. You just go in there and do your job, do what you have been training to do.
Max Whitlock in earlier competition.
“You don’t go in expecting to win – you can hope to but you can’t expect to.
“I wasn’t really watching any of the other competitors. When Scott (Hann, his coach) turned to me and said ‘You’re Olympic champion’ it was unbelievable. I had no idea! It was very emotional.”
But there was no opportunity for immediate celebrations as just minutes later he had to compete on the pommel horse, the apparatus he was already a world champion in. And an excellent routine saw him take double gold.
Max was full of praise for his coach who has worked alongside him at South Essex Gymnastics Club: “Scott has been unbelievable, these medals are his as much as mine.
Max Whitlock, left, with coach Scott Hann PNL-151031-235858002
“He takes all the stress off me, gets me in the right mindset. These last four years have been a massive learning curve.
“We stepped out of London 2012 and I wanted to prove myself as an all-rounder and I’ve done that. I feel I’ve completed that target now.”
Max’s gymnastic journey began back in Hemel at the age of seven: “I was initially in a swimming club and it was through that where I first got involved in the gym.
“And at first I liked it and wanted to do more of it, I got into the (world class) school when I was nine, so people saw potential in me from that age.”
So was he starry-eyed about Olympic glory from an early age? “No, for me it wasn’t about thinking of going to the Olympics, I was going to do something I enjoyed and that I was happy doing.”
His first major success came with three medals at the 2010 Commonwealth Games and they haven’t stopped coming for the former Longdean School student with European and World Championship medals. At London 2012 he earned two bronze medals, on the pommel horse and in the team competition.
British House at Rio Olympics. PNL-160817-154408002
2015 was a difficult year as Max had to fight glandular fever. He bounced back though to become the first British man to win a World Gymnastics title, on the pommel horse at Glasgow.
His success has been recognised back in Hemel – in 2015 a new pub was named the Pommel Horse in honour of his achievements. “It’s great,” laughed Max. “I’ve been in there, they’ve got pictures on the wall, and it’s really nice.”
Max said he had spent much of his time since Sunday relaxing in the GB House – the headquarters of Team GB at the Rio Olympics
He said: “The place is amazing. It’s a place for us to relax after the competition, the whole gymnastics team are here now and it’s a nice place to come and chill out.
“When you’re competing away from home it’s never as glamorous as it appears. DFS (who created the limited edition Britannia sofa range especially for British House) wanted to make it a home from home and it’s amazing.”
Now the competition was over, Max said: “I want to try to enjoy the place and see a bit of Rio, getting out is not something we normally get to do. So I have five more days here and I’m really looking forward to enjoying it.”
But once that’s done it’s time to fly back to Britain. “I can’t wait to get back home, and be back in Hemel. The whole journey has been unbelievable and I can’t wait to get back and start celebrating.
“I’m a Hemel boy at heart.
“I’m just looking forward to having time with family and friends. I haven’t seen Leah (his fiancee) for over a month, so I want to get time with my family, get back to the gym club. I’m looking forward to getting back into home life again.”
And Max know’s he’s still got lots more to give: “I’m trying to enjoy this first and let it sink in. It’s proving a difficult job! After Rio I will take some time off, and then look forward. There’s a lot I still want to achieve.”
Max Whitlock is currently one of the official Team GB ambassadors for leading UK sofa retailer DFS. | http://www.hemeltoday.co.uk/sport/olympic-hero-max-whitlock-a-hemel-boy-at-heart-1-7535064 | en | 2016-08-19T00:00:00 | www.hemeltoday.co.uk/034a122e6de379b85f3a067e6975698ff1a2ee634c073faac116d7fd0e7b1fa1.json |
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