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[] | 2016-08-29T12:52:05 | null | 2016-08-29T16:07:14 | The largest news and information source in Afghanistan | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.khaama.com%2Fghazni-police-chief-aminullah-amarkhel-has-reportedly-resigned-01795.json | http://www.khaama.com/wp-content/themes/khaama/favicon.ico | en | null | Ghazni police chief Aminullah Amarkhel has reportedly resigned | null | null | www.khaama.com | By Khaama Press - Mon Aug 29 2016, 4:07 pm
The provincial police chief of southeastern Ghazni province General Aminullah Amarkhel has reportedly stepped down from his post.
Gen. Amar Khel is among the prominent security officials of the country and has reportedly resigned from his post due to the lack of support by the central government.
Confirming his resignation to 1TV News, Gen. Amar Khel said he has taken the decision due to injustice and recklessness by the central government, accusing the government officials for remaining reckless to support the security forces in this province.
Gen. Amarkhel further added even a single security officer or service member has not been hailed during the independence day despite the province remains as one of the most volatile in southeastern Afghanistan.
According to Gen. Amarkhel, the Ministry of Interior has returned back to him regarding his resignation letter and it is yet not clear if his resignation has been approved or not.
He said the the government has also failed to hail the wounded service members and not a single security service member has been hailed after sustaining injuries in fight against terrorism.
Gen. Amarkhel was previously serving as police chief of Baghlan province and commander of the border police forces in Kabul international airport.
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[] | 2016-08-26T13:12:59 | null | 2016-08-17T08:47:33 | The largest news and information source in Afghanistan | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.khaama.com%2Fafghan-man-allegedly-raped-4-year-old-iraqi-boy-in-germany-01707.json | http://www.khaama.com/wp-content/themes/khaama/favicon.ico | en | null | Afghan man allegedly raped 4-year-old Iraqi boy in Germany | null | null | www.khaama.com | By Khaama Press - Wed Aug 17 2016, 8:47 am
An Afghan man seeking asylum in Germany has allegedly raped a 4-year-old Iraqi boy at an asylum center in the town of Boostedt in the northern Schleswig-Holstein state.
No further details have been given regarding the identity of the accused who is believed to be around 22-year-old.
According to the court hearing, the 22-year-old was discovered in the toilet cubicle by the child’s father, after he spotted his son’s shoes outside the door alongside an adult pair.
When he knocked on the door, his young son’s pants were down, but the older man said he was just helping the boy go to the toilet – an account the relieved father initially believed, reported MailOnline, citing the Holsteinischer Courier.
The paper further added that the boy revealed to his suspicious mother that he had been forced to perform oral sex on the man, who is in court along side a 29-year-old alleged accomplice, who is accused of ‘keeping watch’.
The prosecutors hvae said an analysis led by experts reportedly showed traces of the boy’s DNA had been found on the man’s private parts after a penile swab.
However, the Afghan man has denied the charges against him, saying that the young boy only asked him to open the toilet door for him, after which he simply left the loos and went away.
The German prosecutor has also charged another Afghan man who reportedly helped the 22-year-old alleged sex attacker has also been charged by the German prosecutor.
According to reports, he has been accused of threatening the little boy’s eight-year-old brother with a knife.
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[] | 2016-08-26T13:13:27 | null | 2016-08-12T17:55:34 | The largest news and information source in Afghanistan | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.khaama.com%2Farg-palace-slams-abdullah-for-remarks-against-president-ghani-01682.json | http://www.khaama.com/wp-content/themes/khaama/favicon.ico | en | null | ARG palace slams Abdullah for remarks against President Ghani | null | null | www.khaama.com | By Khaama Press - Fri Aug 12 2016, 5:55 pm
The ARG Presidential Palace has slammed the Chief Executive Officer Abdullah Abdullah for his remarks against President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani, claiming that the President is unfit for the office.
The Office of the President, ARG Palace, in a statement said the political figures, government officials, religious clerics, tribal elders and the people of country should continue with their joint efforts to overcome the existing challenges as the country is going through a sensitive period.
The statement further added that the government of national unity had considerable achievements in the past two years under the leadership of the president of Afghanistan who has dealt with the affairs of the country despite enormous challenges.
Expressing regrets regarding CEO Abdullah’s remarks, the statement said such remarks are not in line with the standards and spirit of governance, insisting that principles and legal criteria forms the basis of governance based on which the executive steps are taken.
The Palace also added that the government of national unity will continue to its work on collective basis and serious and effective discussions will be launched regarding the remarks of CEO Abdullah.
Abdullah made the remarks during a gathering in Kabul on Thursday as he was addressing a group of young people in his office garden.
The Chief Executive said he had struggled to achieve much progress with President Ghani during the two years of their government on the issue of electoral reform.
He said President Ghani is not having time for him even in months so that he can have one-on-one meeting with him.
Abdullah insisted that “if someone does not have the patience for discussion, then they are not fit for the presidency, either.’’
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[] | 2016-08-26T13:08:26 | null | 2016-08-19T09:26:43 | The largest news and information source in Afghanistan | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.khaama.com%2Fus-approves-major-weapons-sale-to-afghanistan-worth-60-million-01726.json | http://www.khaama.com/wp-content/themes/khaama/favicon.ico | en | null | US approves major weapons sale to Afghanistan worth $60 million | null | null | www.khaama.com | By Khaama Press - Fri Aug 19 2016, 9:26 am
The United States Department of State has approved a major weapons sale to Afghanistan in a bid to help the Afghan forces fight the growing menace of terrorism.
The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) said “The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to Afghanistan for individual and crew served weapons, equipment, training, and support. The estimated cost is $60 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale on August 17, 2016.”
According to DSCA, the request Afghanistan includes Major Defense Equipment (MDE), consisting of four thousand, eight hundred and ninety-one (4,891) M16A4 5.56mm Rifles, four hundred and eighty-five (485) M240B 7.62mm Machine Guns, and eight hundred (800) M2 .50 caliber Machine Guns.
The Non-Major Defense Equipment includes M249 Light Automatic Machine Guns; M110 7.62mm Sniper Rifles; MK-19 40mm Grenade Launchers; MK-93 40mm Machine Gun Mounts; M3 Tripod Machine Gun Mounts; Spare Barrels; spare and repair parts; lot validation; publications and technical documentation; personnel training and training equipment; Quality Assurance Team; U.S. Government and contractor technical and logistics support services; and other related elements of logistics and program support.
The estimated cost is $60 million, the agency said, adding that the proposed sale will enhance the foreign policy and national security objectives of the United States by helping to improve the security of a strategic partner by providing weapons needed to maintain security and stability, as well as to conduct offensive operations against an ongoing insurgency.
DSCA further added that Afghanistan has an urgent requirement to increase its stocks of crew-served weapons for ongoing counter-insurgency operations and enduring threats to its national sovereignty.
The Afghan National Army (ANA) will use these weapons and equipment in both offensive and defensive operations against insurgents and terrorists within their borders.
“Without these defense articles, the ANA will not have the military capabilities that are necessary to maintain security and stability. The ANA is thoroughly trained and prepared to use the proposed defense articles. Afghanistan will have no difficulty absorbing this equipment into its armed forces,” DSCA added.
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[] | 2016-08-26T13:13:35 | null | 2016-08-20T16:10:26 | The largest news and information source in Afghanistan | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.khaama.com%2Ftalibans-reaction-in-resumption-of-b-52-bombers-operations-in-afghanistan-01735.json | http://www.khaama.com/wp-content/themes/khaama/favicon.ico | en | null | Taliban’s reaction on resumption of B-52 bombers operations in Afghanistan | null | null | www.khaama.com | By Khaama Press - Sat Aug 20 2016, 4:10 pm
The Taliban militants group in Afghanistan reacted towards the resumption of operations by US Air Force’s B-52 bombers for the first time after ten years.
According to reports, the aging bomber also flew two sorties in Afghanistan recently, dropping 27 bombs in two counter-terrorism strikes.
However, the Air Force did not specify when B-52H operations resumed in Afghanistan.
In the meantime, Taliban group’s spokesman Zabiullah Mujahid claimed that the US-led forces have been using all the equipment in their possession against the Afghan nation since their invasion on Afghanistan.
The statement by Taliban by Taliban comes in contrast with the Afghan officials statement who have welcomed the mediation by US forces to suppress the Taliban-led insurgency.
The US forces in Afghanistan have launched strikes against the Taliban militants under the new expanded authorities granted by Obama earlier in the month of May.
Obama approved broader role for the US military to assist the Afghan National Defense and Security Forces (ANDSF) to fight the Taliban-led insurgency.
The US forces were earlier accompanying the Afghan special forces only when it was needed.
According to the US officials, under the new policy the US commander in Afghanistan, General John Nicholson, will be able to decide when it is appropriate for American troops to accompany conventional Afghan forces into the field.
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[] | 2016-08-26T13:13:44 | null | 2016-08-19T08:32:40 | The largest news and information source in Afghanistan | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.khaama.com%2Fking-amanullah-and-the-struggle-of-modernity-in-afghanistan-01725.json | http://www.khaama.com/wp-content/themes/khaama/favicon.ico | en | null | King Amanullah and the Struggle of Modernity in Afghanistan | null | null | www.khaama.com | By Khaama Press - Fri Aug 19 2016, 8:32 am
By Kawun Kakar
Similar to our many other national achievements, our Independence Day is a blend of celebration and mourning — on this day in 1919 Afghanistan won full independence from the superpower of the time, it is also a day of remembering the short reign of the enlightened King Amanullah, who took enormous personal and political risks, and failed, to reform the Afghan state and society.
King Amanullah successfully placed Afghanistan in the international scene. He also led the way and challenged his fellow countrymen to set themselves free of medieval political and social structures.
His far reaching reforms included:
1. Adopting Afghanistan’s first constitution that guaranteed civil rights, and established of an advisory assembly.
2. Establishing a court system to enforce modern penal, civil, and commercial codes.
3. Abolishing subsidies and privileges for tribal chiefs and the royal family, and building a modern military force free of tribal influence and linkages.
4. Introducing modern education (for girls as well as boys), sending off the first group of Afghan women to Turkey for higher education, and opening adult and nomad education classes.
5. Discouraging the veiling of women and multiple marriages by men, and abolishing slavery and forced labor.
6. Adopting the first National Budget, establishing the first National Bank, reorganizing the entire tax structure, instituting anti-corruption campaigns, and introducing Afghani as the new unit currency.
King Amanullah’s reforms, many of which are rather similar to those currently being implemented, antagonized too many political, social and religious elites who denigrated them as crude westernization. They revolted at one time and other and he, who did not wish to fight his people, abdicated in 1929, and the country descended in a civil war.
Afghanistan has not overcome that trauma — Afghan leaders have ever since developed psychological aversion to steady modernization for fear that it will face backlash of the masses. Too often the agenda of modernization has been left to fringe political groups, sometimes with catastrophic consequences.
Today Afghans, the leaders and especially the youth, must rigorously and continuously study King Amanullah, the person and his reign, just like Americans pour over every detail of Abraham Lincoln’s, for he embodies Afghanistan’s long struggle with modernity.
While he failed to achieve his dream of a modern Afghanistan, his genuine efforts and sincere words must inspire a new generation to complete the task. Afghans must also take the lesson that it is too risky and uncertain to expect an enlightened leader or the state to impose modernization, and must take measures, in their everyday lives at home, in workplace, in their communities and in their political discourse and gatherings, to lead the way into the modern world.
Kawun Kakar is the Founder and Managing Partner of Kakar Advocates, an international standard law firm based in Kabul.
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[] | 2016-08-26T13:06:29 | null | 2016-08-17T21:02:12 | The largest news and information source in Afghanistan | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.khaama.com%2Farg-palace-reports-friendly-atmosphere-as-ghani-met-abdullah-01714.json | http://www.khaama.com/wp-content/themes/khaama/favicon.ico | en | null | ARG Palace reports ‘friendly atmosphere’ as Ghani met Abdullah | null | null | www.khaama.com | By Khaama Press - Wed Aug 17 2016, 9:02 pm
The Afghan President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani and Chief Executive Officer Abdullah Abdullah met this evening, days after a controversial statement was delivered by Adullah, calling President Ghani as unfit for the office.
The Office of the President, ARG Palace, said the meeting was organized in a friendly atmosphere and President Ghani listened to the remarks of CEO Abdullah.
The Palace said it was decided that President Ghani will review the remarks of CEO Abdullah during the upcoming meeting.
Second Vice President Mohammad Sarwar Danish and Deputy CEO Eng. Mohammad Khan also attended the meeting, the Palace added.
Abdullah made the remarks, calling President Ghani as unfit for the office, during a gathering in Kabul last Thursday as he was addressing a group of young people in his office garden.
The Chief Executive said he had struggled to achieve much progress with President Ghani during the two years of their government on the issue of electoral reform.
He said President Ghani is not having time for him even in months so that he can have one-on-one meeting with him.
Abdullah insisted that “if someone does not have the patience for discussion, then they are not fit for the presidency, either.”
The Presidential Palace issued a statement and expressed regrets regarding Abdullah’s remarks, saying such remarks are not in line with the standards and spirit of governance, insisting that principles and legal criteria forms the basis of governance based on which the executive steps are taken.
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[] | 2016-08-26T13:13:57 | null | 2016-08-15T13:33:43 | The largest news and information source in Afghanistan | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.khaama.com%2F2-girls-equipped-with-suicide-vests-killed-in-east-of-afghanistan-01699.json | http://www.khaama.com/wp-content/themes/khaama/favicon.ico | en | null | 2 girls equipped with suicide vests killed in East of Afghanistan | null | null | www.khaama.com | By Khaama Press - Mon Aug 15 2016, 1:33 pm
Two young girls equipped with suicide bombing vests were killed during an operation in eastern Nuristan province of Afghanistan, the Ministry of Defense (MoD) said Monday.
According to a statement by MoD, the two young girls were among 27 killed during the operations conducted in Want Waigal district.
The statement further added that 31 others were also wounded during the same operations.
The anti-government armed militant groups including the Taliban insurgents have not commented regarding the report so far and it is yet not clear which group had recruited the two young girls for the suicide attack.
Nuristan is among the relatively volatile provinces in eastern Afghanistan where anti-government armed militant groups including the Taliban insurgents are actively operating in a number of its remote districts.
The province is located near the Durand Line close to the tribal regions of Pakistan and is also home to several hundreds of foreign insurgents including the Pakistani militants.
This comes as the Taliban militants launched a coordinated attack on Want Waigal district in the early hours of Sunday morning.
The coordinated attack by the Taliban militants forced the provincial government to request for additional forces in a bid to repulse the Taliban attack.
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[] | 2016-08-26T13:14:55 | null | 2016-08-13T14:51:34 | The largest news and information source in Afghanistan | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.khaama.com%2Fdraft-created-on-august-13-2016-at-1020-am-01687.json | http://www.khaama.com/wp-content/themes/khaama/favicon.ico | en | null | Pakistan confirms release of helicopter crew by Afghan Taliban | null | null | www.khaama.com | By Khaama Press - Sat Aug 13 2016, 2:51 pm
The government of Pakistan has confirmed the release of six crew members of a helicopter by the Afghan Taliban group.
“The six member crew of Punjab government helicopter that went missing in Afghanistan on 4th August 2016 has been recovered and arrived in Islamabad today,” the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan said.
The released crew members were identified as Capt Safdar Hussain (Chief pilot), Capt Safdar Ashraf, Capt Muhammad Shafiq-ur-Rehman (First Officer), Nasir Mahmood (Flt Engineer), Mr Muhammad Kausar (Crew Chief), and Sergei Sevastianov (Russian navigator).
The statement by Foreign Ministry of Pakistan further added “The crew was released in an inter-tribe exchange on the Pakistan -Afghan border in FATA. They were further transported from FATA to Islamabad by a helicopter.”
It also added that “All crew members are safe and in good health.”
The Mi-17 helicopter crash-landed in Azra district on Thursday afternoon equivalent to 4th August with preliminary reports suggesting at least 7 on board the helicopter were captured by the militants.
The Pakistani military officials confirmed the crash-landing of the helicopter and said it belonged to the Punjab federal government of Pakistan.
The authorities in Pakistan said the helicopter was on its way to Russsia for repair works when it crash-landed in the restive Logar province of Afghanistan.
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[] | 2016-08-28T06:51:06 | null | 2016-08-28T11:07:04 | The largest news and information source in Afghanistan | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.khaama.com%2Fafghanistan-deports-250-pakistani-workers-as-deadlock-persists-near-chaman-01785.json | http://www.khaama.com/wp-content/themes/khaama/favicon.ico | en | null | Afghanistan deports 250 Pakistani workers as deadlock persists near Chaman | null | null | www.khaama.com | By Khaama Press - Sun Aug 28 2016, 11:07 am
Afghanistan has reportedly deported 250 Pakistani workers as deadlock persists along the Durand Line near Chaman with the crossing remaining closed for the 10th consecutive day.
A Pakistani official quoted in reports by local media said the Afghan officials had expelled over 250 Pakistani laborers during last 10 days after the border was closed.
The crossing, Friendship Gate, was closed ten days ago after the Pakistani officials claimed that several Afghan demonstrators attacked the gate and set the Pakistani flag on fire.
Numerous attempts have been made to resolve the issue and reopen the crossing but no breakthrough has been made so far.
The NATO supplies and cross border trade activities were also suspended on 10th consecutive day on Saturday.
Earlier tensions intensified between the two neighboring countries on several occassions during the past recent months, mainly due to the establishment of gates and other installations.
The Afghan and Pakistani forces exchanged fire in Torkham earlier in June which resulted in to the closure of the gate for several days.
Both the Afghan and Pakistani forces suffered casualties during the clashes that erupted due to the construction of a gate by Pakistan which the Afghan officials called a unilateral move and against a bilateral agreement between the two nations.
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[] | 2016-08-26T18:49:07 | null | 2016-08-26T21:45:55 | The largest news and information source in Afghanistan | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.khaama.com%2Ftalibans-headquarter-mine-making-factory-destroyed-in-helmand-airstrikes-01779.json | http://www.khaama.com/wp-content/themes/khaama/favicon.ico | en | null | Taliban’s headquarter, mine making factory destroyed in Helmand airstrikes | null | null | www.khaama.com | By Khaama Press - Fri Aug 26 2016, 9:45 pm
A headquarter of the Taliban group was destroyed in an airstrike in southern Helmand province of Afghanistan along with a mine making factory of the group.
Local authorities in Helmand said the headquarter used by the Taliban was destroyed in Nad-e-Ali district during a special night operation conducted on Thursday night.
The authorities further added that the headquarter was destroyed after the Afghan forces conducted a surveillance operation that lasted for almost 72 hours to ascertain the exact location.
However the Taliban militants group has claimed that a prison run by the group was targeted in airstrikes carried out by the US forces.
According to a statement released by the Taliban group, at least 22 soldiers and policemen kept inside the prison were killed in the airstrikes.
But the authorities in Helmand deny the claims as baseless and said at least 24 insurgents of the group were killed in the airstrikes.
The Ministry of Defense (MoD) also confirmed 24 Taliban insurgents were killed and 4 others were wounded in the airstrikes conducted around 1:30 am local time.
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[] | 2016-08-26T13:06:12 | null | 2016-08-18T09:37:51 | The largest news and information source in Afghanistan | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.khaama.com%2Fcommunists-would-have-occupied-pakistan-had-the-afghans-not-stopped-them-samiul-haq-01715.json | http://www.khaama.com/wp-content/themes/khaama/favicon.ico | en | null | Communists would have occupied Pakistan had the Afghans not stopped them: Samiul Haq | null | null | www.khaama.com | By Khaama Press - Thu Aug 18 2016, 9:37 am
A prominent Pakistani politician and religious scholar Maulana Samiul Haq has said the communists would have occupied Pakistan had the Afghans not stopped them.
Samiul Haq who is considered as the father of the Taliban group made the remarks as the Pakistani authorities have stepped up crackdown on the Afghan refugees which he called a bad policy.
He was speaking at a meeting with elders of the Afghan refugees here, insisting that the act would render the sacrifices of Pakistanis meaningless.
“The forced repatriation and the law-enforcement agencies personnel’s harsh treatment of Afghan refugees would spoil the sacrifices Pakistanis rendered by hosting the Afghans during the last more than 30 years,” he was quoted as saying in a report by The News Internaitonal.
Samiul Haq further added that the Afghans laid down their lives to stop the invading forces of the Soviet Union in Afghanistan from intruding into and occupying other Islamic countries of the region.He said the communists would have occupied Pakistan had the Afghans not stopped them in Afghanistan.
He also claimed that the anti-Muslim powers wanted to pitch the Afghans and Pakistanis against each other.
Assuring the Afghan elders to take up the issue with the civil and military leadership in Pakistan, Samiul Haq asked the Ulema across the country to inform the people about the consequences of the policy of unfriendly attitude towards the Afghan refugees for peace in Pakistan and the region.
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[] | 2016-08-26T13:08:01 | null | 2016-08-22T13:06:02 | The largest news and information source in Afghanistan | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.khaama.com%2Fmain-bridge-totally-destroyed-by-taliban-in-kunduz-province-01751.json | http://www.khaama.com/wp-content/themes/khaama/favicon.ico | en | null | Main bridge totally destroyed by Taliban in Kunduz province | null | null | www.khaama.com | By Khaama Press - Mon Aug 22 2016, 1:06 pm
The Taliban militants have totally destroyed one of the main bridges connecting the northern provinces with the main Sher Khan port in north of Afghanistan.
According to the local security officials, the main Alchin bridge was totally destroyed by the Taliban militants in Kunduz late on Sunday night.
A commander of the Afghan armed forces in north Gen. Sher Aziz Kamalwal said the bridge has been totally destroyed and no vehicle can pass through the bridge at the moment.
The main Alchin bridge had 300 meters of lenght and was connecting the northern provinces with the Sher Khan port that was one of the main connecting points between the northern provinces and the Central Asian states.
The Taliban militants captured the control of the key Khanabad district earlier this week but the Afghan forces pushed the militants out of the district shortly after it was captured.
The Afghan National Defense and Security Forces (ANDSF) recaptured the control of the key Khanabad district in northern Kunduz province late on Saturday evening, hours after fierce clashes that erupted following the fall of the district.
Kunduz has been witnessing deteriorating security situation in the past one year amid rampt Taliban-led insurgency across the country.
The Taliban insurgents have intensified attacks on Kunduz province and launched numerous attacks on key districts of the province during the past several months.
Taliban militants also attempted for several times to take control of the strategic Kunduz city which was briefly captured by the group last year.
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[] | 2016-08-26T12:56:13 | null | 2016-08-24T22:15:22 | The largest news and information source in Afghanistan | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.khaama.com%2F1-killed-14-wounded-in-attack-on-american-university-in-kabul-01772.json | http://www.khaama.com/wp-content/themes/khaama/favicon.ico | en | null | 13 killed, 37 wounded in attack on American University in Kabul | null | null | www.khaama.com | By Khaama Press - Wed Aug 24 2016, 10:15 pm
At least thirteen people were killed and thirty seven others were wounded after a group of militants launched a coordinated attack on the American University in Kabul this evening.
At least seven students, 3 policemen, and 3 others including university personnel were killed in the attack.
Kabul police chief Genn. Abdul Rahman Rahimi earlier said the attack on the university ended and at least 7 people were killed while 30 others were wounded.
He said a security guard of the university was among those killed and the security forces managed to rescue about 700 students.
According to Gen. Rahimi one of the foreign lecturers of the university was also among those wounded.
The public health officials earlier said one student was killed in the attack and fourteen others were wounded.
The attack was launched after the militants detonated a Vehicle-borne Improvised Explosive Device (VBIED) near the university compound with the remaining militants starting gun attack.
No group including the Taliban insurgents has so far claimed responsibility behind the incident.
This comes as two teachers, an American and an Australian, remain missing after being abducted at gunpoint from a road nearby earlier this month.
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[] | 2016-08-26T13:02:09 | null | 2016-08-24T12:49:30 | The largest news and information source in Afghanistan | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.khaama.com%2Fafghan-forces-suppressing-taliban-offensive-with-high-morale-gen-murad-01768.json | http://www.khaama.com/wp-content/themes/khaama/favicon.ico | en | null | Afghan forces suppressing Taliban offensive with high morale: Gen. Murad | null | null | www.khaama.com | By Khaama Press - Wed Aug 24 2016, 12:49 pm
The Afghan National Deputy Chief of Staff General Murad Ali Murad says the Afghan National Defense and Security Forces (ANDSF) are suppressing the Taliban offensive in Kunduz with high morale.
Gen. Murad further added that the recent offensive by the Taliban militants has been successfully repulsed by the Afghan forces across the Kunduz province.
He said the residents of Kunduz province should be confident on Afghan forces as they continue to clear Kunduz district by district as per a proper plan.
The remarks by Gen. Murad came as the Taliban militants launched a coordinated attack in Kunduz province last week and managed to take control of key Khanabad district as well as Qala-e-Zal district.
The back to back victories by the Taliban insurgents forced the Gen. Murad to visit the province and personally lead the clearance operations against the Taliban insurgents.
In the meantime, the local residents feared that the Taliban insurgents were on the verge taking control of the strategic Kunduz city once again as they captured it briefly last year.
The Taliban insurgents have been attempting to take control of key districts in Kunduz including the strategic Kunduz city since they announced their spring offensive earlier in April this year.
The group has launched numerous attacks in Kunduz since then but the Afghan forces have managed to repulse the attacks.
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[] | 2016-08-29T06:51:50 | null | 2016-08-29T09:25:48 | The largest news and information source in Afghanistan | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.khaama.com%2Fpakistani-politician-proudly-declares-to-be-an-afghan-01790.json | http://www.khaama.com/wp-content/themes/khaama/favicon.ico | en | null | Pakistani politician proudly declares to be an Afghan | null | null | www.khaama.com | By Khaama Press - Mon Aug 29 2016, 9:25 am
A prominent Pakistani politician Asfandyar Wali Khan has proudly declared he is an Afghan as he warned against the harassment of Afghan refugees in the country.
In his address during a rally in Swabi, Khan criticized the Interior Ministry for ordering steps that led to harassment of the Afghan refugees.
He proudly declared that he was of Afghan origin and was still an Afghan as mentioned in the revenue record.
In other parts of his speech, Khan slammed the Pakistani authorities for their failure to act against the Afghan militants based in the country.
Noting the recent killing of a prominent Pakistani militant in Afghanistan who was involved in Peshawar’s Army Public School attack, Khan said the authorities in Pakistani have not even killed a single Taliban leader nor they have arrested any of them.
“But the Pakistani authorities have not killed or arrested a single leader of the Afghan Taliban on its soil or handed him over to the Afghan government,” he was quoted as saying in a report by The News International newspaper.
Khan further added “If there is disturbance in Afghanistan, Pakistan would also be in turmoil. Peace and progress in the two countries are linked. If anyone has any doubt, he should read history.”
He also warned that not only Pakistan, but also the entire region would witness trouble and instability if there was a war in Afghanistan.
Insisting on repatriation of Afghan refugees with dignity, Khan said “It is surprising that yesterday they were called the mujahedeen, but today they are forced to go back to Afghanistan.”
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[] | 2016-08-26T16:45:43 | null | null | “The government is bound to create a progressive society, which attends to the welfare of its citizens, in accordance with the values of social (...) | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kabulpress.org%2Farticle239994.html.json | http://www.kabulpress.org/:/favicon.ico | en | null | The statement of the Bamyan People’s Protest in regard to the 500 KV (...) | null | null | www.kabulpress.org | Home > English > Human Rights > The statement of the Bamyan People’s Protest in regard to the 500 KV (...)
“The government is bound to create a progressive society, which attends to the welfare of its citizens, in accordance with the values of social justice, the protection of human dignity, the supporting of human rights, the fulfillment of democratic ideals, and the establishment of national unity. The government must follow a path that gives equality to all ethnic groups and equal development to all parts of the country (Islamic Republic of Afghanistan Constitution; (Article 6)
Dear compatriots! As you are aware, unfortunately the Leadership of the National Government has decided, in contradiction to Afghanistan’s Constitution and the wellness of all its people, to divert the main route (Bamyan-Maidan) of Turkmenistan’s 500 Kilo Volt electricity cable. Even worse than what has been mentioned, they did not pay attention to the legitimate demands of the people of Afghanistan regarding the cable, and still insist on their tyrannical and monopolistic decision. We, the people of Bamyan and the central areas of Afghanistan understand that such a decision is irrational and in contrary of national interests of the country in the following ways:
1- Transferring the electricity cable through the Salang pass, as the new proposal intends, will result in fewer economic benefits in the short and long term.
2- As it means the crossing of several electricity lines already established along the same route, it is contrary to equal development for all provinces.
3- There is a lack of adequate safety and security along the Salang Route; as we all witnessed with the power cut-off in Kabul.
4- It is not compatible with the logic and established practices of development and is not supported by the majority of experts.
5- The majority of people are not satisfied with the transition of the route to Salang and it severely puts the empathy and brotherhood of the country in danger.
According to the above, as well as tens of other reasons, the people of Bamyan realize that the latest decision of National Unity Government Cabinet is unwise, and the obstinacy in insisting to adhere to such decision in light of the above is autocratic and an example of obscurantism. So we state our demands, through this demonstration to which thousands have participated, as follows:
1. We ask the heads of the National Unity Government to respect their responsibility to all citizens, and the principle of equality for all citizens to have equal rights and equal development. Such equal rights are emphasized in the Constitution and correspond with the people’s demands in regard to the electricity cable transfer through Bamyan-Maidan Provinces.
2. We condemn the intractable and disuniting stands of the Government, and alert that the government will be held responsible for any consequences that result from this decision.
3. We want the heads of the National Unity Government to desist with their obstinacy and obscurantism in making such an unjustified decision at the soonest possibility, to bring their one-sided politics to an end, and to seriously review their policy and return the 500 KV electricity to its original rout (Bamyan-Maidan), which also is the preference of national and international experts.
4. We ask the International Organizations, donor countries to the Government of Afghanistan, National and International Human Rights Organizations who have a responsibility to poverty alleviation and sustainable development, to hear the democratic demands voiced by the people and to put pressure on the government, and to not allow the donation funds to be spent in a fashion against development logic because of the personal will of rulers and the monopolist statesmen.
5. The people of Bamyan assure the people of Central Afghanistan and other justice-seekers all over the country and the world that we will stand against such decision until fulfilment of these legitimate demands, and we are ready to pay any required price to achieve this. We also request the noble and aware people of Afghanistan to stand against the intractable and divisive discord of the government and join us in protest.
6. We urge the National Unity Government to bring an end to the current situation, Otherwise, there will continue widespread protests, with millions of people joining. Therefore, their chance to maintain their status as the legitimate leadership will be severely lost or severely curtailed.
7. The protest of the Bamyan people today is one of the primary civil disobedience and justice-seeking steps, but in the event of lack of attention of the government to our justice-seeking demands, we will pursue other options; such as stopping cooperation with the Government, withdrawal of our representatives from the government and closing the Government Offices, as well as other necessary actions.
The People of Bamyan
Translated by Dawood Wassl Hazaristani
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Words fall short for expressing my pain and my sorrow. My heartfelt condolences go out to the families who lost their loved ones during the demonstration in Kabul on July 23rd 2016. The horrified mass killing of Hazara people shocked my soul. I was sickened by some Afghan local media round tables and news coverage. I felt so angry to see the ridiculous and inhuman responses of some sick people about the horrified killing. I was in so much rage to see how these stunning, horrific, and graphic killings were largely ignored by Afghan politicians and leaders. It means that the loss of lives and the loss of intellectual people who are the treasure of our country has no meaning and place in their hearts. They do not care for the country and their people. They care only for the existence of their power at the cost of innocent lives.
It was the deadliest targeted mass killing in the history of Afghanistan. Eighty four young people were killed and more than 250 people were injured. All media coverage of the bloody scenes and horrified mass killing shocked the world, but the stone hearts of the Afghan government leaders and politicians were numb to feel any pain. Their eyes did not see anything and their ears could not hear the screams of this tragic loss. I am struggling with what to say and how to express my feelings. As a mother, I feel the pain of those mothers who lost their children. I just want to say you are not alone in your grief, we are with you. Our world is shattered too, and we weep with you. Words cannot describe the pain and sorrow that the Hazara diaspora feels around the world. I had a hard time to look at the pictures of those young people who are now gone from our lives. I just look on their pictures and my tears pour out as I scream out loud that it is not fair! They were too young and full of dreams to have their lives cut so tragically short.
No one can heal the wounded hearts of those families who lost their loved ones. We will never recover what we have lost. It is a big loss for the families and it is a bigger loss for our community. We did not just lose human beings, we lost our intellectual, activists and brave young people who came out to end injustice and the systematic discrimination at the cost of their lives. They were extraordinary and highly educated human beings who were tired of injustice and wanted to end the long political culture of discrimination.
They are heroes. They wanted to give a chance of better lives for the future generations in Afghanistan. They wanted that the dark history would not be repeated. They were tired of the country being locked in the past, they were fighting against that rigid system. They were tired of injustice, and they refused to be silent. As Martin Luther King said “our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter”. It is true that they could not remain silent in the face of injustice. They were the voices of endurable suffering. They were the first generation who introduced the culture of peaceful demonstration as a tool to build a stronger civil rights movement for Afghan society. They made history in a country where violence and brutality has been the answer to everything.
They were messengers of peace, justice and harmony for all of Afghan society. They were the reflectors of a community awakening in the face of disparities and discrimination. They were a new generation who had sparked new leadership and a new movement to awaken the nation toward a better direction. They were the starters of a new chapter in the history of Afghanistan. A chapter of peace, justice and equality for all beyond the ethnic lines. They stood and advocated peacefully and positively but they were killed in a horrific way because they had no protection. Nobody cared about their precious lives. You all will be missed and you will be remembered as heroes.
It is a difficult time for all Hazara diaspora. It is very painful and personal for me to sit front of my computer and write again about the mass killings of Hazaras. I was first Hazara woman who recorded and documented the five massacres of Hazara by the Taliban. Still we are the target of mass killings, but we are a strong and resilient ethnic. It is not the first time we have seen the evil, as it is repeated with targeted killings. I would like to remind all how resilient an ethnic we are. Abdurrahman wiped out 62% of the Hazara population in Afghanistan and the Taliban massacred Hazaras in a brutal way. We have not just survived from the annihilation and genocide of the Taliban, we have thrived!
During these 15 years of post-Taliban time, the Hazara ethnic has made great improvement and progress despite the constant struggle against the extremist and systematic political discrimination. As Nelson Mandela said “the greatest glory in living lies in not never falling, but in rising every time we fall”. The Hazara ethnic has proved that even though they have seen many evils and fallen many times in the history of Afghanistan, they keep rising and thriving in the face of mass killings and daunting circumstances.
We lost everything during the Taliban darkness era because we were the target of genocidal killing by the Taliban. After visiting the five Hazara massacre sites of the Taliban and interviewing the survivors and seeing the destruction, as a researcher and an author, I felt that this will take a long time for our community to get back to a normal way of life, but I was wrong. They did not just rebuild their community back to normal, they became even stronger than they were. That is a clear message to everyone that no political power can erase, and that they dare not underestimate and ignore us anymore.
The mass protest in Kabul was organized by the Enlightening movement to demand the re-routing of the TUTAP project. They held peaceful demonstrations against changing the route of a multimillion electrical transmission line that was initially planned to pass through Bamyan and other central parts of Afghanistan, that are one of the most deprived areas of the country. Elements within the Afghan government influenced the decision and changed the route from Bamyan to Salang instead. The new Afghan proposed route from Salang was a discriminatory move and politically motivated decision against the Hazara ethnic group.
It is time for all Afghans to come together to stand for peace, solidarity and the end of discrimination. Let’s stand together and prevent politicians from dividing us. We must reject hatred and violence. Our unity and solidarity will give us a better tomorrow. With unity we can change the face of this country for future generations. We should not let ignorance and hatred dominate country. This time is a critical time, we need to unite across ethnic and religious boundaries with all the families of the victims to say no to the systematic discrimination and demand justice for our fallen Heroes. | http://www.kabulpress.org/article239998.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.kabulpress.org/7cd1b754135f1e820ba617ad692bef22821c958843a0e710201b1b50970581ad.json |
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Daykundi is one of the poorest provinces in Afghanistan. This kind of poverty is mainly due to a clear political will of the different governments that are formed in Afghanistan, despite the billions received in these years from the international community. This money has been given to the majority Pashtun areas, or more often has ended up in some corrupt politicians’ pocket. Daykundi was established as a province in 2004. That time this province had only 15 schools, today there are more than 400 schools; divided in primary, middle and high schools. Despite the poverty, the people of Daykundi have always recognized the great value of education and 44% of students are female.
A great number of these schools in Daykundi are formed without any buildings or suitable structures for students, however this doesn’t stop people pursue their education under the tents or in some cases under three shades, because most of Hazaras believe, education is the only way to get to justice, equality and prosperity, therefore, in spite of all problems and challenges caused by lack of funds for schools in Daykundi, the quality of self-supported schools/education in this Hazara inhabited province is measured very high.
For these reasons is not a surprise if the first female mayor of the whole country, Azra Jafari, has been elected in Nili, (the provincial capital of Daykundi. Every year more and more students from Daykundi attend the difficult exam of University Entrance known as (Concour) in Afghanistan, (only this year more than 6000). This fact, (the statistic of a high percentage of participation in Concour exam from Daykundi) has created among many rulers and politicians of the country, the fear that an educated Hazara population might one day threaten the traditional balance of power that is for centuries in the hands of the Pashtun élite. An educated population is difficult to subjugate. Educated people have the great opportunity to take the current dominant élite place, which is composed largely of corrupt men, drug dealers, murderers, and Taliban collaborators. Students, who entered the university this year, will one day have the possibility to create a fair, equal and democratic society for men and women.
A few days ago, on Mujahedin’s Victory Anniversary over the communists, held at the presidential palace in Kabul, a famous and powerful Pashtun tribal leader in Kandahar held an angry speech against what he considers a terrible injustice. Farooq Aazam has argued that "it is not acceptable and we cannot tolerate that in a province like Daykundi more than 6,000 students participated to the university entrance exam, while from the largest and historical Kandahar only 2100 students have taken part in the same exam." Shortly before, Aazam complained about the treatment of Taliban prisoners (which he called "our prisoners"). So it’s not difficult to understand his irritability towards the success of people considered infidel by the Taliban and probably even by himself. Aazam does not understand that in order to discover reasons behind the educational failure of Kandahar, he should do just one thing: look in the mirror. Indeed those who like him promote obscurantism, ethnic and gender discrimination, fanaticism and envy, are the main causes of their own evil and of the destruction of their own society.
Important note: According to the U.S. Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction (SIGAR), as of March 31, 2015, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) had spent 769 million USD to support education in Afghanistan. A report by SIGAR accused Afghan officials at the Ministry of Education of embezzling millions of dollars by providing fake school statistics to the donors. According to this report the United States might have paid aid money for schools that did not exist. All this happened when Farooq Wardak was Minister of Education. Wardak is famous also for his opposition to girls’ education. | http://www.kabulpress.org/article239993.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.kabulpress.org/2c73c36eba839f08953d0582a42ca0bd10ac60340c0c33299599ecd7533c4578.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T12:56:14 | null | 2016-07-20T00:00:00 | null | http%3A%2F%2Fkiowanews.com%2Findex.php%2F2016%2F07%2F20%2Fboe-reorganizes-for-new-school-year%2F.json | http://kiowanews.com/wp-content/themes/NewsCorner/images/favicon.png | en | null | BOE Reorganizes for New School Year | null | null | kiowanews.com | By REX ZIMMERMAN
It was time to reorganize for the new year at the U.S.D. 255 Board of Education meeting on Monday, July 11. The meeting was held at 6:00 p.m. in the District Office.
Board members present were Dooli Rugg, Deb Helfrich, Melissa Simpson, Mike Miller and Mariah Doherty, along with board president Steve Allen. Also present were Superintendent Dr. Andi Williams, 7-12 Principal Brent Shaffer and PreK-6 principal Eric Stoddard.
First action of the meeting was organizing for the 2016-2017 school year. Steve Allen was re-elected as President and Mark Pollock as vice-president. Julie Johnson was then appointed and approved as Board Clerk, Luke MacKinney as Deputy Clerk and Walter Fry as Board Treasurer.
Moving into the regular meeting, the board approved the agenda and previous minutes and approved current bills totaling $258,032.48.
Principal Shaffer gave a short report for the high school and junior high and noted that Drivers Education is completed with 14 students participating. He said that the schedule will be finalized when all positions are filled, and enrollment is coming up soon.
If a foreign language instructor is not found, students may have to take language classes online, he reported.
FFA officers attended leadership camp, basketball camp was held July 11-13, and summer weights continue through the end of the month.
Board member Melissa Simpson reported on a summer food program that is being used in Medicine Lodge. It is funded through the government for any child up to age 18, and the board agreed to look into the program.
Policy Updates
The board next approved Kansas Assn. of School Board policy updates covering several items including: Requisitions; Security and Safety; Memorials, Funerals, and Naming of District Facilities; Emergency Safety Interventions; Staff-Student Relations; Use of Tobacco Products and Nicotine Deliver Devices; Family and Medical Leave Act Plan; Additional Duty; Student Privacy Policy; Truancy; Tobacco and Nicotine Delivery Devices for Students; Weapons (airguns); Reporting to Law Enforcement; Health Screenings; Concealed Observations.
The board next voted to:
Approved monthly meeting date as the second Monday of each month at 6:00 p.m. at the District Office at 512 Main Street. In the event of a Monday holiday, the meeting will be held the next day, Tuesday, at same time and place.
Approved the 1,116 hour school year, which is currently used.
Approved the Peoples Bank and First State Bank as official depositories for district funds. Checking accounts are at the First State Bank and interest accounts at the Peoples Bank. Andi Williams, Julie Johnson and Luke MacKinney will have approved signatures for the Petty Cash and Centennial Account funds while authorized signatures for the District funds accounts are the board treasurer, board president and board clerk.
Approved petty cash limits of $800 for the Central Office, $500 for PreK-6, and $1,500 for 7-12 building. Principal Shaffer was approved to administer the high school activity fund and Eric Stoddard the elementary activity fund.
Approved textbook and workbook rental fees. PreK through 6th Grade workbooks are $25 and 1st through 6th textbooks are $25. Both workbooks and textbooks for Grades 7-12 are $30 each.
Approved student fees. Student Activity Tickets are $30 and Adult Activity Tickets are $40. Family (immediate) Activity Tickets are $100.
Approved meal prices. Breakfast costs will be $1.90 for Elementary, $2.10 for Grades 7-12 and $3.20 for Adults. Lunch prices will be $2.60 for Elementary, $2,85 for Grades 7-12 and $3.70 for Adults. All prices reflect a 10-cent increase over last year.
Approved the board clerk to pay bills early when necessary.
Approved the mileage reimbursement rate of 54-cents per mile.
Approved district personnel to destroy old records as per state statutes.
Approved all board action which established policy during the previous year and approved the KASB Board Policy book as policy.
Approved Steve Allen as SCK-SEC representative.
Approved Deb Helfrich as Governmental Relations Network representative.
Appointed: Superintendent as federal programs representative and compliance officer; Principals as truancy officers for their respective buildings; Julie Johnson as Food Service representative; Superintendent as free and reduced meal appeals hearing officer; Julie Johnson as KPERS representative; Kansas Assn. of School Boards as school attorney; Superintendent as coordinator for homeless students; The Kiowa News as official district newspaper; Busby, Smith & Ford as district auditor; Superintendent as communications manager, purchasing agent and custodian of records.
Items for board review included the Notice of Non-Discrimination, which will be published, competitive bidding guidelines, 2016-2017 calendar, procedures for requesting public records, Capital Outlay resolution (present resolution is still in effect), immunization guidelines, record retention guidelines, home rule resolution (giving board the authority to interpret policy) and review of scheduled insurances.
In final action, the board held a couple of short executive sessions and were asked to take into consideration changing school board members to At-Large positions instead of the present district election system.
Board members will hold a Strategic Planning Workshop on July 20 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the District Office. | http://kiowanews.com/index.php/2016/07/20/boe-reorganizes-for-new-school-year/ | en | 2016-07-20T00:00:00 | kiowanews.com/de48d6874dc08cfaed9b571431a34e5d7f3f660ba2985a149b0b0c053cf58882.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T12:50:36 | null | 2016-08-17T00:00:00 | null | http%3A%2F%2Fkiowanews.com%2Findex.php%2F2016%2F08%2F17%2Fstudents-teachers-back-to-school-next-week-business-teacher-hired%2F.json | http://kiowanews.com/wp-content/themes/NewsCorner/images/favicon.png | en | null | Students, Teachers Back to School Next Week; Business Teacher Hired | null | null | kiowanews.com | By REX ZIMMERMAN
With the start of school just around the corner (August 25th), the U.S.D. 255 Board of Education met on Monday, August 8, to make final preparations, including hiring teachers and approving the 2017 budget for publication. Board members present were Deb Helfrich, Mariah Doherty, Mike Myers, Melissa Simpson and Mark Pollock, along with board president Steve Allen. Also present were grade principal Eric Stoddard, 7-12 principal Brent Shaffer and superintendent Dr. Andi Williams.
Boys Ranch Report
After approval of the agenda, previous minutes and bills for payment, the board heard from Michael Simpson, president of Freedom Gates Boys Ranch in Hazelton. Mr. Simpson informed the board that the boys ranch is becoming a “licensed” facility and hopes to be operating under the new regulations by October 1.
During the past few years, Freedom Gates Boys Ranch has been operating as a foster child operation, which meant that they really had no control over how long the boys at the ranch stayed. Moving from foster children to private placement will mean that boys coming to the ranch will spend a minimum of 18 months at the facility, giving them at least a couple of years in the local school system.
Mr. Simpson gave much praise to the local school system, especially 7-12 principal Brent Shaffer, for how well they have accepted the boys, with the goal of getting a high school diploma and moving on to college or trade school. He said as Freedom Gates moves into its new licensing phase, it should eventually result in more students attending South Barber schools.
Pl Group Final Master Plan
Dana Dunn with P1 Group gave the board a quick overview of the “final master plan” for renovations at the high school, noting the suggestion that the board look at the proposal over a five-year period.
Mr. Dunn said most of the improvements in the plan could come under the term of “deferred maintenance” including such items as new heating and air conditioning, lighting, carpet, new freezer for the high school kitchen, etc. He added that new plumbing fixtures were a “must” as they had long outlived their usefulness.
He also said that storm shelters recommended for both the high school and grade school building did not have be FEMA certified, which would reduce the costs. He also suggested that plans for a covered walkway between the high school and junior high buildings be turned into a storm shelter instead, allowing it to serve both needs.
Another items of urgent importance was the rotting gas line on the high school roof. In working on the project, however, Mr. Dunn said it was discovered that the gas meter to the high school was located 1,024 feet south of the high school building, with the district currently responsible for maintenance of the pipe from the meter to the building.
Mr. Dunn said in negotiations with Kansas Gas Service, the first figure for moving the meter up to the high school building was “in six figures”, but said they eventually came down to a cost of $8,000 for the project. Moving the meter must be done before the urgent work needed on the gas pipes on the high school roof, he said.
In comparison, Mr. Dunn pointed out that the 3 or 4 million dollars over five years does not compare to the estimated price of a new high school building, which would run around $19.6 million, he said. Financing was briefly discussed, with Mr. Dunn saying that the district looked to be a prime candidate for an “Energy Performance Contract” which would allow the district to pay off the costs with the savings from reduced utility costs following the improvements. Presently, the district is just a couple of years away from paying off the bonds for the remodeling done at the elementary school using a portion of its Capital Improvement funds each year.
Budget Notes
Dr. Andi Williams gave an update on the 2017 budget draft, which was published in last week’s Kiowa News. The budget increase is needed to keep district funds stable due to a loss in valuation from $62.7 million last year down to 39.5 million this year due to the large drop in oil and gas valuation.
Dr. Williams noted that the district has been granted $219,000 from the state in “extraordinary needs funds”, but the money slated to be used for this need has been “swept” by Governor Brownback into the general fund to help with the state’s severe budget shortfall. She said it will be included in the budget so it can be used if the funds are eventually released.
Seventeen teachers attended the Camp EdGE update, and the public is invited to “like” the school district on Facebook “South Barber USD 255”.
New teacher in-service is Friday, August 19, district in-service is Monday, Aug. 22 and building in-service is Wednesday, August 24. First day of school for students is Thursday, August 25.
In other action, the board: | http://kiowanews.com/index.php/2016/08/17/students-teachers-back-to-school-next-week-business-teacher-hired/ | en | 2016-08-17T00:00:00 | kiowanews.com/db3261c6a9b807a7f5ab9d2c13f684590565881833b0a21f08895c732df6f2b9.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T12:55:47 | null | 2016-08-24T00:00:00 | null | http%3A%2F%2Fkiowanews.com%2Findex.php%2F2016%2F08%2F24%2Fkiowa-preparing-to-hold-77th-annual-labor-day-celebration%2F.json | http://kiowanews.com/wp-content/themes/NewsCorner/images/favicon.png | en | null | Kiowa Preparing to Hold 77th Annual Labor Day Celebration | null | null | kiowanews.com | By REX ZIMMERMAN
Fun, food, games and lots, lots more are in store as the Kiowa Chamber of Commerce finalizes plans for its 77th annual Labor Day Celebration. There are activities all weekend long, including several Kiowa and South Barber high school class reunions.
Car Show Sunday
The annual Kiowa Car Show will be held all day Sunday, Sept. 4, at Progress Park. Gates open at 8:00 a.m. and registration to show your car or truck is $15.00. There is no admission for the public.
There will be door prizes, food, and great music all day long.
The popular Burn Out Competition will be held that afternoon at the intersection of 8th and Miller Streets, just a block south of downtown. For more information on the Car Show contact Clint Stewart (620-213-1834) or April Stewart (620-825-6252).
There is also a volleyball tournament and other events scheduled for the weekend.
Monday Starts With 5K
The hugely popular Labor Day 5K Run and Fun Run, sponsored by the First State Bank, kicks off Monday’s activities beginning at 8:00 a.m. in front of the Community Building. The one-mile Fun Run will be held first followed by the 5K Run, which seems to get bigger and bigger. Last year there were 352 runners.
Awards will be presented immediately following the race in the Community Building.
Activities at the Park
A busy day at Progess Park begins at 8:00 a.m. with coffee and homemade rolls offered by the Kiowa Historical Society. The society will also have its popular Attic Treasures booth open with all kinds of items for sale. Proceeds go to help projects throughout the year.
The games at the park get underway at 11:00 a.m. with Cakewalk and Bingo sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce. All you good cooks out there are encouraged to bring a cake to donated to the Cakewalk event. Just bring them to the park Labor Day.
The games will take a break at 12 Noon as the Free Ham & Bean Feed will feed the hungry crowd. The “beaners” will be cooking all day, so be sure and tell them thanks for their hard work.
At 2:00 p.m., the Chamber of Commerce Kid’s Games get underway, and the popular “Family Feud” event is back for another performance on the park stage.
Watch next week’s newspaper for a complete list of Labor Day Weekend activities. | http://kiowanews.com/index.php/2016/08/24/kiowa-preparing-to-hold-77th-annual-labor-day-celebration/ | en | 2016-08-24T00:00:00 | kiowanews.com/78ae9499a84e36602dca633bbbd89d576079d813e92299c85a62f34066cdb397.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T12:53:11 | null | 2016-07-27T00:00:00 | null | http%3A%2F%2Fkiowanews.com%2Findex.php%2F2016%2F07%2F27%2Fverda-diel-leaves-lasting-legacy-with-scholarships%2F.json | http://kiowanews.com/wp-content/themes/NewsCorner/images/favicon.png | en | null | Verda Diel Leaves Lasting Legacy with Scholarships | null | null | kiowanews.com | Verda Diel had a love for education. That makes it no surprise, then, that she left in her will a little gift for the students at South Barber High School. Last week, local CPA Carl Helfrich, who is executor of Verda’s estate, presented a check for $25,000 to U.S.D. 255 Superintendent Dr. Andi Williams to be used for scholarships for graduating seniors. According to Verda’s instructions, the bequest is to be distributed by the Superintendent to students who demonstrate financial need. The funds are to be used at the rate of $5,000 per year until the entire $25,000, plus interest, has been distributed to students. Dr. Williams extended her thanks for the generous gift that will help many students in the future with their desire for a college education. | http://kiowanews.com/index.php/2016/07/27/verda-diel-leaves-lasting-legacy-with-scholarships/ | en | 2016-07-27T00:00:00 | kiowanews.com/8848b47d8a54547fc5e4bf653bfa3262d6418919b7467079198133def3bf7c37.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T12:53:41 | null | 2016-07-13T00:00:00 | null | http%3A%2F%2Fkiowanews.com%2Findex.php%2F2016%2F07%2F13%2Fupdate-to-city-council-story%2F.json | http://kiowanews.com/wp-content/themes/NewsCorner/images/favicon.png | en | null | Update to City Council Story | null | null | kiowanews.com | Updating information for the Kiowa City Council story in the July 13 issue of The Kiowa News:
Council voted unanimously to approved the “burn out” competition to be held at the corner of 7th and Miller Street as part of the Labor Day festivities.
Council felt a mill levy increase of nearly 8 mills was too much and instructed City Administrator Lou Leone to rework the figures to keep the mill levy increase as small as reasonably possible. Council will hold a special meeting on July 25 at 8:00 p.m. to again review the budget and finalize it for publication.
Council was also informed that the recent electric issues apparently burned out a bulb in the projector at the Chief Theater. Technicians were scheduled to be in Kiowa on Wednesday to replace the bulb, which costs $1,000, and do other service work if needed. If the work and bulb replacement is not covered by city insurance, it will be paid for by taxpayers. The city owns the building and equipment of the local theatre and pays to keep it all functioning, including some fees associated with running the theater business. The actual business of “The Chief Theater” , however, is owned by a local businessman, who is not charged a fee by the city for using the building and equipment. The city does not have any written agreement with the businessman to cover use of the equipment and building, who is responsible for insurance coverage, etc. | http://kiowanews.com/index.php/2016/07/13/update-to-city-council-story/ | en | 2016-07-13T00:00:00 | kiowanews.com/f8d0a293dc6023b87e7bf16aeab751e6c68707b498c30b25e0fa40b0ad576739.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T12:49:31 | null | 2016-08-02T00:00:00 | null | http%3A%2F%2Fkiowanews.com%2Findex.php%2F2016%2F08%2F02%2Fbarber-county-primary-election-results%2F.json | http://kiowanews.com/wp-content/themes/NewsCorner/images/favicon.png | en | null | Barber County Primary Election Results | null | null | kiowanews.com | null | http://kiowanews.com/index.php/2016/08/02/barber-county-primary-election-results/ | en | 2016-08-02T00:00:00 | kiowanews.com/fc168dd5a66a7d4ebae6c57e6c5be0ce45ca0150674bf4c9e52f8745ebdd57b1.json |
[] | 2016-08-31T12:47:58 | null | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | null | http%3A%2F%2Fkiowanews.com%2Findex.php%2F2016%2F08%2F31%2Fwelcome-to-kiowas-77th-annual-labor-day-celebration%2F.json | http://kiowanews.com/wp-content/themes/NewsCorner/images/favicon.png | en | null | Welcome to Kiowa’s 77th Annual Labor Day Celebration | null | null | kiowanews.com | By REX ZIMMERMAN
Kiowa’s Labor Day Celebration is here! The Kiowa Chamber of Commerce has planned a weekend of fun, food, games and lots, lots more as it celebrates the 77th anniversary of a Kiowa tradition. There are activities all weekend long, including the Kiowa High School Class of 1966 50th reunion.
Saturday, Sept. 3
If you want to watch some fun entertainment, go watch the Duck Soup Invitational Softball Tournament that will be held Saturday to kick off weekend festivities. Action begins at 9:00 a.m. at the ball diamond just east of Progress Park.
The Kiowa Historical Museum and the School Museum will both be open on Saturday.
Sunday, September 4
A Sand Volleyball Tournament gets underway at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday at the park. Contact Sammi Inman (620-770-9101) for information.
The annual Kiowa Car Show will be held all day Sunday at Progress Park. Gates open at 8:00 a.m. and registration to show your car or truck is $15.00. There is no admission for the public.
There will be door prizes, food, and great music all day long.
Following the Car Show at around 4:00 p.m., the popular Burn Out Competition will be held at the intersection of 8th and Miller Streets, just a block south of downtown. For more information on the Car Show contact April Stewart (620-825-6252).
Monday Starts With 5K
The hugely popular Labor Day 5K Run and Fun Run, sponsored by the First State Bank, kicks off Monday’s activities beginning at 8:00 a.m. in front of the Community Building. The one-mile Fun Run will be held first followed by the 5K Run, which seems to get bigger and bigger. Last year there were 348 runners.
Awards will be presented immediately following the race in the Community Building.
Activities at the Park
A busy day at Progess Park begins at 8:00 a.m. with coffee and homemade rolls offered by the Kiowa Historical Society. The society will also have its popular Attic Treasures booth open with all kinds of items for sale. Proceeds go to help projects throughout the year.
The games at the park get underway at 11:00 a.m. with Cakewalk and Bingo sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce. All you good cooks out there are encouraged to bring a cake to donated to the Cakewalk event. Just bring them to the park Labor Day.
The kids can have a blast all day with Free Inflatable rides from 11:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Square dancing will entertain the crowd beginning at 11:30 a.m.
The games will take a break at 12 Noon as the Free Ham & Bean Feed will feed the hungry crowd. The “beaners” will be cooking all day, so be sure and tell them thanks for their hard work.
There will also be other food choices available on Labor Day. The United Methodist Church will have sloppy joes, hot dogs, cakes and pies available at its booth, while the Congregational Church will offer homemade ice cream. St. John Catholic Church will also be selling tacos and drinks at their booth. The Barber County Shriners will also have roasted corn for sale.
The SBHS Cheerleaders will have a face painting booth and the South Barber FFA also plans to have a dunking booth for those who want some wet, fun entertainment.
And for those who just want to browse, there will be various vendors at booths throughout the park all day.
Historical Society Auction
At 1:00 p.m., the Kiowa Historical Society will hold an auction for a Farmers Tribute Edition rifle and a Hand-Stitched Quilt.
Lots of Afternoon Fun
A busy afternoon of activities begins at 12 noon with a musical program on the park stage presented by the Williams Family. The Horseshoe Pitching Contest starts at 1:00 p.m., in the northwest corner of the park, as does the 3-Point Basketball Shooting Contest to be held on the park basketball court.
The “Closest to the Pin Golf Contest” tees off at 2:30 p.m. on the baseball field.
At 2:00 p.m., the Chamber of Commerce Kid’s Games get underway with the Hay Scramble followed by a Scavenger Hunt at 3:00 p.m. At 3:30, a game of Musical Chairs will entertain the crowd on the park stage. The popular “Family Feud” event is back for another performance beginning at 4:00 p.m. on the park stage.
And if it’s a warm day, the Kiowa Fire Department will spray down the kids with a fire hose from 2:30 to 3:00 p.m. by the swimming pool. Bring a swim suit.
There is something for everyone at this year’s Labor Day Celebration, so grab the family and enjoy the weekend in Kiowa! | http://kiowanews.com/index.php/2016/08/31/welcome-to-kiowas-77th-annual-labor-day-celebration/ | en | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | kiowanews.com/83ed489384a2f78ae258ee8429c232f93e1c2dcd064077ff84fe49a188f869aa.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T12:51:07 | null | 2016-08-19T00:00:00 | null | http%3A%2F%2Fkiowanews.com%2Findex.php%2F2016%2F08%2F19%2Fhardtner-man-sentenced-to-74-months-in-prison-for-narcotics-violations%2F.json | http://kiowanews.com/wp-content/themes/NewsCorner/images/favicon.png | en | null | HARDTNER MAN SENTENCED TO 74 MONTHS IN PRISON FOR NARCOTICS VIOLATIONS | null | null | kiowanews.com | MEDICINE LODGE, KANSAS – James Dakota Griffin, 23, of Hardtner, Kansas appeared in Barber County District Court on August 10, 2016. Griffin was found guilty of three (3) illegal narcotics violations, including Distribution or Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine, Distribution or Possession with Intent to Distribute Marijuana, and Unlawful Possession of Certain Drug Precursors and Drug Paraphernalia.
District Judge Frank Meisenheimer sentenced Griffin to serve seventy-four (74) months in prison for his crimes. Griffin was not granted probation. After Griffin completes his prison sentence, he will be on Post-Release Supervision for thirty-six (36) months and will be required to register with the Sheriff’s Office as a Registered Offender for fifteen (15) years.
This case represents the largest seizure of illegal narcotics on record in Barber County, Kansas. Sheriff Justin Rugg commented, “The deputies and I are very proud of the fact that these large amounts of marijuana and meth did not make it on to the streets of Barber County.” The investigation was conducted by the Barber County Sheriff’s Office with assistance provided by the Alva Police Department. The criminal case was prosecuted by Barber County Attorney Gaten Wood. | http://kiowanews.com/index.php/2016/08/19/hardtner-man-sentenced-to-74-months-in-prison-for-narcotics-violations/ | en | 2016-08-19T00:00:00 | kiowanews.com/2f771da92caaa19573ef9dd2baaad78b993609fedc086aebe07cd6a1cda38bb0.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T12:54:09 | null | 2016-08-09T00:00:00 | null | http%3A%2F%2Fkiowanews.com%2Findex.php%2F2016%2F08%2F09%2Fkansas-corporation-commission-expands-area-subject-to-saltwater-injection-limits%2F.json | http://kiowanews.com/wp-content/themes/NewsCorner/images/favicon.png | en | null | Kansas Corporation Commission expands area subject to saltwater injection limits | null | null | kiowanews.com | Topeka – Today the Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC) approved an order that puts additional limits on the amount of saltwater that oil producers may inject into the Arbuckle formation in south central Kansas.
In March 2015, the Commission’s original order limited injection in five areas of concern in parts of Harper and Sumner counties. The reduced volume coincided with a reduction of 2.5 magnitude or larger earthquakes; however, data has shown an increase in smaller earthquakes outside of those areas.
As a result, today’s order puts a 16,000 barrel per day injection limit on the 2016 Specified Area which includes Harper and Sumner counties as well as parts of Kingman, Sedgewick and Barber counties . The 8,000 barrels per day limit on the 2015 Specified Area targeted in the original order remains in effect. KCC staff will monitor the seismic activity in the area and report back to the Commission in the spring of 2017.KCC Commissioner Shari Feist Albrecht dissented in the order. The order, dissenting opinion, and maps of the relevant areas can be viewed at:http://estar.kcc.ks.gov/estar/ViewFile.aspx/20160809115614.pdf?Id=aeae22e8-feb8-4a69-9a0b-b8d65044963c | http://kiowanews.com/index.php/2016/08/09/kansas-corporation-commission-expands-area-subject-to-saltwater-injection-limits/ | en | 2016-08-09T00:00:00 | kiowanews.com/5d3af1507f0585dcbc73a8c6008f3820ebc881cc002e0509ee5cf937c54383e3.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T12:51:40 | null | 2016-07-27T00:00:00 | null | http%3A%2F%2Fkiowanews.com%2Findex.php%2F2016%2F07%2F27%2Faugust-2-election-will-focus-on-sheriffs-race%2F.json | http://kiowanews.com/wp-content/themes/NewsCorner/images/favicon.png | en | null | August 2 Election Will Focus on Sheriff’s Race | null | null | kiowanews.com | By REX ZIMMERMAN
Barber County voters go to the polls next Tuesday, August 2, for the Kansas Primary Election, which will select candidates for the General Election ballot in November.
And while most primary races in the county are uncontested, the race for Sheriff and County Commissioner from District 3 do have candidates for voters to choose from.
Sheriff candidates are Christina Ricke, James Stevenson, Lonnie Small and incumbent Justin Rugg. All four visited with the public in Kiowa at a forum held Tuesday, July 19, at the Community Building. A good crowd of interested citizens attended the forum, which was sponsored by the Kiowa Chamber of Commerce.
Candidates for Sheriff were the only candidates on the speaking schedule, but the crowd did get to hear from County Commissioner Bill Smith of Hardtner, who gave the crowd an overview of the many issues facing the county, including continued low valuations in the oil and gas industry, which has traditionally made up a big part of Barber County’s tax revenues.
He did praise, however, the completion of the new Courthouse Annex complex located just east of the present courthouse. He said it proved it worth right after opening when it served as command headquarters for the county, state and many, many other fire crews that fought the Anderson Creek Wildfire in March of this year.
Commissioner Smith got a few chuckles when he said he would keep his talk non-political and even introduced Charles Achenbach, who was sitting in the crowd and who is also running for the District 3 commissioner’s job.
The Sheriff candidates then took the podium.
Christina Ricke grew up on a farm near Sharon and presently lives in Medicine Lodge with her son, Grant, and works for the City of Medicine Lodge.
She feels her experience in working with city codes and regulations, time management, and especially her experience working with every day citizens makes her a good candidate for an office dedicated to serving the public.
Although she doesn’t have a law enforcement background, Ms. Ricke said she is confident that she will have no problem learning and implementing regulations pertaining to law enforcement and wants “to make certain that everybody in Barber County is treated equally and honestly under the law.”
James Stevenson, who resides on a farmstead near Hazelton with his wife, Joann. A native of Derby, KS, Mr. Stevenson first worked and retired from the Wichita Police Department, then went to work for the Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office, retiring as a senior crime scene investigator.
Mr. Stevenson said the biggest problem with the current Sheriff’s Office is that they haven’t been trained to investigate crime scenes properly, and he feels his extensive experience in that area would be a big asset to the job.
Justin Rugg, the current Sheriff, is a lifelong resident of the Hazelton area and resides there with his wife, Dooli, who worked at Kiowa District Hospital, and their two children, Emily and Logan.
Sheriff Rugg is finishing his first term in the office and has spent all of his 12 years of law enforcement with the Sheriff’s Department.
Mr. Rugg noted that during his past four years in office, arrests have gone up from 398 to 488 and traffic stops are up from 1,452 to 3,299, which, he said, means they are “getting more bad guys off the streets”.
He has initiated other improvements in the department, such as body cameras for deputies. He said his department is always ready to serve the public honestly and fairly and said he can stand on his record as Sheriff the past four years.
Lonnie Small is a Medicine Lodge resident and was formerly Undersheriff for Barber County. He presently works for Barber County Public Works. His wife, Colleen, has worked 18 years for the Kansas Dept. of Transportation.
They have two grown children- Brittany, husband Jordan and son Parker of Dodge City, and son Josh and wife Chelsea and their children Caeden and Madisyn of Medicine Lodge.
Mr. Small, who also worked several years for the Medicine Lodge Police Dept., said he wants to bring back “honesty, integrity and a common sense approach” to the Sheriff’s Office. He said he feels the rural areas of the county have been underserved and vows to increase patrols in those areas if elected. He also said he will work with county commissioners to be a good steward of tax dollars and will always be open to the public he hopes to serve as Sheriff.
ALSO ON the August 2 ballot are two county commission races. In District 3, which covers much of the west part of Barber County including Hardtner, incumbent Bill Smith is facing a challenge from Charles Achenbach. Both candidates are from Hardtner.
In District 2, Paul Harbaugh of Kiowa is running unopposed.
Incumbents for County Clerk, County Treasurer, Register of Deeds and County Attorney are all running unopposed.
Elections will also be held for state and federal representatives and senators and township offices.
Voters in the Kiowa-Hardtner-Hazelton area will cast ballots from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Kiowa Community Building. Residents in the Medicine Lodge area will vote at the new Courthouse Annex.
Election results will be posted Tuesday night on our website “www.kiowanews.com” as soon as received from the County Election Office. | http://kiowanews.com/index.php/2016/07/27/august-2-election-will-focus-on-sheriffs-race/ | en | 2016-07-27T00:00:00 | kiowanews.com/d89fa557f271cdfa31d1ef7abe66308e6dadbfa9c92fc635008cdd6acca5226b.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T12:54:39 | null | 2016-08-17T00:00:00 | null | http%3A%2F%2Fkiowanews.com%2Findex.php%2F2016%2F08%2F17%2Fhelmley-honored-by-national-weather-service-for-20-years-as-local-observer%2F.json | http://kiowanews.com/wp-content/themes/NewsCorner/images/favicon.png | en | null | Helmley Honored by National Weather Service for 20 Years as Local Observer | null | null | kiowanews.com | From the NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE
Mike Helmley, pictured above at left, cooperative weather observer for Kiowa KS, was presented with a 20 year length of service award on Wednesday, August 3rd, by Jesse Lee, Observing Program Leader for the National Weather Service in Dodge City. Jeff Hutton, Warning Coordination Meteorologist, was also in attendance.
The Kiowa station was started in November of 1891. There was a long break from 1895 until 1938 when there were no observations. The station was started up again in 1938 by Adolph Meixner.
Mr. Helmley took over the station from the City of Kiowa in 1996 and has been recording temperature, precipitation and snowfall data since that time.
The National Weather Service’s Cooperative Weather Observer Program has given scientists and researchers continuous observational data since the program’s inception more than a century ago. Today, around 10,000 volunteer observers participate in the nationwide program to provide daily reports on temperature, precipitation and other weather factors such as snow depth, river levels and soil temperature.
Satellites, high-speed computers, mathematical models and other technological breakthroughs have brought great benefits to the nation in terms of better forecasts and warnings. But without the century-long accumulation of accurate weather observations taken by dedicated volunteer observers, scientists could not begin to adequately describe the climate of the United States. | http://kiowanews.com/index.php/2016/08/17/helmley-honored-by-national-weather-service-for-20-years-as-local-observer/ | en | 2016-08-17T00:00:00 | kiowanews.com/3c7c6c65bf8ae524ef9fefec3a6d1ce6298c8dd60ecc3596b963134b07f62ff9.json |
[] | 2016-08-31T12:52:48 | null | 2016-08-31T12:43:00 | Visit now for the latest Brighton & Hove Albion football news - direct from the Shoreham Herald | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.shorehamherald.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Falbion%2Fpocognoli-joins-brighton-on-season-long-loan-1-7554128.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.shorehamherald.co.uk/webimage/1.7554125.1472643711!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Pocognoli joins Brighton on season-long loan | null | null | www.shorehamherald.co.uk | Albion signed Belgium international defender Sebastien Pocognoli from West Brom on a season-long loan last night.
The 29-year-old left back adds competition to Brighton’s full-back areas, with Gaetan Bong the only recognised senior left-back in the squad, while Liam Rosenior missed the Newcastle game with the ankle injury he sustained at Reading.
Albion boss Chris Hughton said: “We are delighted to add Sebastien to our squad, as the injury to Liam has left us a little bit short of cover in both full-back positions.
“Sebastien has a vast amount of experience having played in some of the top divisions in Europe, as well as in the Champions League. He is the type of quality player we want to add to the squad, and we are looking forward to working with him.”
Pocognoli began his career in the youth team at Standard Liege before moving to Genk at the age of 15.
He made his first team debut aged just 16, and went on to make a total of 46 appearances before moving to Dutch side AZ Alkmaar. After 70 appearances and five goals for the Dutch outfit he returned to Standard Liege, where he played 98 times, scoring twice. A move to the Bundesliga followed with Hannover 96, before switching to the Premier League with West Brom in July 2014. He has made 21 appearances for the Baggies. Pocognoli has represented his country at under 16, 17, 19 and 21 levels, as well as making six appearances for Belgium in the Beijing Olympics. He has won 11 senior caps.
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[] | 2016-08-26T13:14:18 | null | 2016-08-15T11:58:32 | Get the latest breaking news from the Shoreham Herald - politics, transport, education, health, environment and more, updated daily. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.shorehamherald.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fmollie-will-be-arundel-s-juliet-1-7527012.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.shorehamherald.co.uk/webimage/1.7527010.1471258731!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Mollie will be Arundel’s Juliet | null | null | www.shorehamherald.co.uk | Mollie Fyfe Taylor is delighted it’s a traditionally-costumed production of Romeo & Juliet she joins with GB Theatre Company on tour.
They bring their latest productions once again to the Arundel Festival, this year As You Like It on Friday, August 26, and Romeo & Juliet on Saturday, August 27, with Mollie in the role of Juliet.
“I haven’t performed with the company before,” says Mollie, “but I had heard of them through friends and other people. I found out they were casting, and looking at their website, I could see that their productions were precisely the kind of productions I like to perform in, Shakespeare in traditional dress.
“Quite often you see it done in modern dress, but the traditional aspect really appealed to me. It’s good to be getting into the period dress. It’s great fun, but also it adds to the elegance and charm of it all and also making the whole thing just pop out and come alive.”
Also it helps make much better sense of the tale of the famously star-crossed lovers, a pairing who are distinctly underage if you start to apply more modern standards.
“Plus the good thing about this production is that it is very much an ensemble piece, and so it is good to see how Romeo and Juliet are involved in other people’s stories as well within the whole thing. You see how all the characters help to drive the whole tragedy.
“What I love about Juliet is her journey. It’s a really great role for an actress as you follow her way through the play. It is her growing up. It is the story of her becoming a woman. She meets Romeo and she falls head over heels in love or lust with him and they decide to get married. But there is all the family background, and it is the most fantastic journey. That’s why it has to be an ensemble piece, to get the full story. We are focusing on the idea of whether or not it is fate. It is such a whirlwind that they just get caught up in the moment.
“It’s a very fast-paced production. It needs to be. It is acting on the emotion, and it is just boom, boom, boom, boom as you whiz through the story and Romeo and Juliet get caught up in it all.
“I think what I have to put across as Juliet is her integrity, that she very much has her own mind. She is feisty. She is not afraid, and she is very honest.
“It is very important for the audience to warm to both Romeo and Juliet. You have also got to talk to the audience. There are a lot of monologues.
“ It is about engaging with the audience to help them understand her, and the great thing is that it is developing all the time. Every show we do, we are learning more about the characters. With each venue, we are finding new things to work with.”
Part of the skill too is adapting to the changing demands which come with the changing venues – all part of the fun as far as Mollie is concerned. Among those demands might just be the weather.
“But we are actually quite prepared to carry on regardless of the weather for as long as the audience are prepared to stay.”
The same company also performs As You Like It with Mollie stepping into the roles of Audrey and Amiens.
As You Like It is on Friday, August 26 and Romeo & Juliet is on Saturday, August 27; 5.30pm castle grounds open for picnics; 6.30pm The Collector Earl’s Garden gates open; 7.30pm performances start; www.arundelcastle.org; running time: two hours with 30 min interval.
Tickets on www.gbtheatrecompany.com. | http://www.shorehamherald.co.uk/news/mollie-will-be-arundel-s-juliet-1-7527012 | en | 2016-08-15T00:00:00 | www.shorehamherald.co.uk/ab481f638641812de485723f3ebd485b0f4b8edbf10cb0850d9d1eb197a3cf3d.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:09:41 | null | 2016-08-22T15:18:00 | Visit now for the latest football news - direct from the Shoreham Herald | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.shorehamherald.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Flancers-peter-bentley-cup-defence-falters-at-first-hurdle-1-7538334.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.shorehamherald.co.uk/webimage/1.7538333.1471875358!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Lancers’ Peter Bentley Cup defence falters at first hurdle | null | null | www.shorehamherald.co.uk | Lancing Football Club’s Peter Bentley Cup defence was ended in the second-round of this year’s competition on Saturday.
Goals from Jake Gale, Daniel Watts and Omar Barry saw Lancers slip to a 3-1 away defeat at fellow Southern Combination League Premier Division side Chichester City.
Boss Ash Bailey guided Lancing to their first senior silverware in 26 years last season but that title will not be retained this season.
Bailey felt his side were lacklustre on the day and admitted it was a bad way for their defence to end.
He said: “I was hoping to retain our title this season but we won’t be doing that now.
“A few players were not fit enough and let the side down on Saturday.
“After the game I let the players know how I felt and I want to see an improvement.
“Chichester were the better side on the day and deserved the victory.
“Things have been working against us this season so far with unavailability and injuries causing us some real issues.
“I’ve said to the team if we are to match or better what we did last season it must improve.
“We are the team that everyone wants to beat this season. Last year we went to places and played teams off the park, so no team wants that done to them again.”
Lancers were handed a great opportunity to go in front as they were awarded a penalty on three minutes. But Lewis Finney could only fire against the crossbar as it remained 0-0.
A quick breakaway saw City take the lead a minute before the break.Lancers were on the attack but got caught and Gale rounded off the move.
Watts added a second seven minutes after the restart as the home side took control.
Finney made up for his earlier penalty miss to pull one back on 55 minutes as Lancing had hope.
Despite piling on the pressure, the home side’s two-goal advantage was restored 12 minutes from time. Substitute Barry was on hand to finish off another sweeping City move as they went 3-1 in front.
Lancing looked flat in the closing stages as their Peter Bentley Cup defence came to an abrupt end at the first hurdle.
LANCING: Green; Mills, Allan, Gainsford, Fenton; Hendy, Caplin, Deen; McHale, L.Finney, Adams. Subs: E.Finney (Mills), Quirke (Caplin), Fair (Adams), Sharman, Fidler.
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[] | 2016-08-26T13:07:52 | null | 2016-08-23T12:12:36 | Visit now for the latest football news - direct from the Shoreham Herald | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.shorehamherald.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Fshoreham-take-the-positives-from-fa-cup-defeat-1-7539730.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.shorehamherald.co.uk/webimage/1.7527094.1471950741!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Shoreham take the positives from FA Cup defeat | null | null | www.shorehamherald.co.uk | Shoreham Football Club player/assistant manager Kevin Keehan was upbeat after his side’s 4-3 defeat at home to Dorking Wanderers in the FA Cup on Saturday.
Shoreham led 1-0 and 2-1 against their division-higher opponents but Dorking’s pace on the break and clinical finishing proved to be the difference.
Keehan said: “Although we lost, I was upbeat with the way we played. We went ahead twice and gave them a real game.
“Overall, I was very happy with the boys. We gave a good account of ourselves against a team who reached the Ryman League South Division play-offs last season and there were a lot of positives to take.”
With the wind behind them in the first half, Mussels went ahead when George Gaskin latched on to keeper Josh Heyburn’s long kick forward and fired home his sixth goal of the season from the edge of the penalty area.
Dorking hit back to level on the break through Jake Beecroft to make it 1-1 at half-time.
Shoreham lost centre-back Andy Pearson to a tight hamstring at half-time but Shoreham went back ahead early in the second half when Richard Greenfield tapped home Mitchell Hand’s cross.
Mussels then lost another defender Niall O’Hagan to injury ten minutes into the second half and the visitors equalised through Matt Briggs and then moved 4-2 ahead with goals from James McShane and Briggs.
Rob O’Toole made it 4-3 with a minute to go but Dorking held on to reach the first-qualifying round.
SHOREHAM: Heyburn; Hartley, Hand, Storrie, Pearson, O’Hagan, Packer, J.Keehan, Gaskin, R.O’Toole, Greenfield. Subs: O’Callaghan-Murdo (Pearson 45), Cradock (O’Hagan 55), Barker (Hartley 75), Stevens, Davis, Zydonik, Measor.
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[] | 2016-08-26T13:02:26 | null | 2016-08-10T13:55:03 | Visit now for Shoreham lifestyle news and features from the Shoreham Herald | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.shorehamherald.co.uk%2Flifestyle%2Fupdate-your-wardrobe-this-summer-1-7520372.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.shorehamherald.co.uk/webimage/1.7520371.1470833662!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Update your wardrobe this summer | null | null | www.shorehamherald.co.uk | The stylist at Jacques Vert talks to Charlotte Pearson about the store’s new collection.
Summer is in full swing but if your wardrobe is still in need of an update Jacques Vert may be able to help.
The occasion-wear brand has revamped its current collection targeting it at those aged from 25 to 50 and going up to a size 24.
Its new campaign features three key areas from tailoring to outfits for weddings or heading to the races and a holiday essentials edit.
“The ‘relaxed tailoring’ edit focuses on key versatile separates and essential pieces to invest in now,” explains stylist Sasha Barrie.
“The traditional understanding of occasion dressing is re-imagined for the season with the ‘occasions boutique’ to infuse an avant-garde narrative to the range.
“Whereas holiday dressing is redefined with the ‘holiday essentials’ edit; tropical florals, bold prints and zesty bursts of vibrant shades take on this season’s trends and add an undoubtedly modern-edge to the range.”
Be it for a night out, a new look for the office or a holiday aboard you are sure to find something in the new collection.
To see the full collection or to find your nearest store visit www.jacques-vert.co.uk
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[] | 2016-08-26T13:12:51 | null | 2016-08-26T06:30:16 | Visit now for the latest health news - direct from the Shoreham Herald | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.shorehamherald.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fhealth%2Fcalls-to-strip-coperforma-of-sussex-patient-transport-service-contract-1-7544956.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.shorehamherald.co.uk/webimage/1.7544954.1472141989!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Calls to strip Coperforma of Sussex patient transport service contract | null | null | www.shorehamherald.co.uk | Embattled patient transport service provider Coperforma should be stripped of its contract, one union has suggested.
The private company took over from South East Coast Ambulance Service back in April, but during the first few months patients complained about numerous incidents of crews either not turning up or showing up late.
One of its sub-contractors VM Langfords went into administration earlier this year and Coperforma had to step in to guarantee the pay, jobs, and terms and conditions of employees by transferring them to other companies working under them on the contract.
However the GMB union, which represents staff working for sub-contractor Docklands Medical Services, has warned that many of its members could lose their jobs without money owed to them from their previous employers.
Gary Palmer, GMB organiser, said: “No more chances, no more waiting until the dust hopefully settles, the time has come to remove Coperfoma and all those that would put profit before patients and staff.”
He explained that the union had been made aware that all transferred staff could be given notice and dismissed from their current NHS contracts with a view to offering them inferior contracts on a take it or leave it basis, which could affect up to 60 staff.
The tender process for the contract was led by the High Weald Lewes Havens Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) on behalf of all seven CCGs covering Sussex.
Mr Palmer added: “The GMB have written assurances and viewed public broadcasts where Coperforma CEO Michael Clayton clearly states that their new providers would not only pick up the PTS work after the collapse of Langfords, but that staff would be looked after and not out of pocket, and importantly that all their terms and conditions would remain and be protected and not just during any inbound move to a new provider but with assurances that it would also do so for any future outbound transfer as well.
“Right from the very start when this contract was awarded to Coperforma despite the missed warning signs around their inability to deliver such a vital service for Sussex being ignored by the CCGs and its accountable officers, their delivery, accountability and responsibility has been seen to fail all measures, standards and targets by everyone except those who are ultimately responsible, the CCGs.”
Coperforma have been approached for comment.
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] | 2016-08-29T12:51:41 | null | 2016-08-29T12:44:24 | Get the latest breaking news from the Shoreham Herald - politics, transport, education, health, environment and more, updated daily. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.shorehamherald.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fpictures-shoreham-riverfest-dragon-boat-race-1-7548831.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.shorehamherald.co.uk/webimage/1.7548825.1472471024!/image/image.jpg | en | null | PICTURES: Shoreham RiverFest dragon boat race | null | null | www.shorehamherald.co.uk | Hundreds of people lined the banks of the River Adur yesterday morning to watch the annual dragon boat race.
For the highlight of Shoreham RiverFest, an annual festival celebrating the area, 15 teams comprising of local pubs and organisations took part in the race between Norfolk bridge and the Railway bridge.
The Dragon Boat Race is the highlight of Shoreham RiverFest. Picture: Marie Dance
After a morning of competitive heats, three teams made it to the final. It was a close finish but first place went to team Sov followed by the Rice Burners and in third place the Duke of Wellington pub.
Captain Mike Green, 62, was part of the Wellington Wailers, one of the two teams representing the Duke of Wellington pub on Brighton Road.
He said: “It’s such a great event. It always brings the community together and makes Shoreham a wonderful town to live in.”
The tradition of dragon boat racing dates back over two thousand years and has its roots in Southern China but has emerged as an international pastime.
The Dragon Boat Race is the highlight of Shoreham RiverFest. Picture: Marie Dance
Kevin Foreman, 62, of Falcon Close, who took part in the race said: “It is one of the most enjoyable experiences of the year for me and long may it continue.”
The race, now in its third year, is one of the highlights of the town’s yearly Riverfest.
The festival raises money for the RSPB, RNLI and the local charity Sussex Sailability, which provides sailing opportunities for people with disabilities.
For more pictures, pick up a copy of this week’s Shoreham Herald (01/09).
Team Sov, the winners of the Dragon Boat Race at Shoreham RiverFest. Picture: Marie Dance
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[] | 2016-08-26T13:12:08 | null | 2016-08-25T15:14:47 | Get the latest breaking news from the Shoreham Herald - politics, transport, education, health, environment and more, updated daily. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.shorehamherald.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fdriver-who-died-named-as-arundel-school-helper-1-7544436.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.shorehamherald.co.uk/webimage/1.7541829.1472049706!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Driver who died named as Arundel school helper | null | null | www.shorehamherald.co.uk | The woman who sustained serious injuries when her car was in collision with a lorry on the B2139 at Houghton Hill, Houghton, near Amberley, last month, has died in hospital.
She has been named as 77-year-old Mary Sherlock, of Fern Road, Storrington. Mrs Sherlock served as treasurer of the village hall and ran a ballet school in the village for many years.
She also helped at St Philip’s Catholic Primary School in Arundel.
Mrs Sherlock was driving her Toyota Avensis west when it was in collision with an eastbound articulated lorry near the George and Dragon pub, just after 3.20pm on Monday, July 18.
She was flown by the air ambulance to Southampton General Hospital where she remained in critical condition, and sadly died in the early hours of Friday, August 19.
The lorry driver, a 69-year-old man from Liss, Hampshire, was not injured.
The road was closed for five hours for investigations and for the HGV to be removed.
Mary’s husband, Steven Sherlock, said; “Mary was a respected member of the Storrington community.
“She was active in organising the music and liturgy at the local Catholic church playing both the piano and organ.”
“She is very much missed by our family and many friends.”
Anyone who saw what happened is asked to contact police by emailing collision.appeal@sussex.pnn.police.uk or calling 101, quoting Operation Sedgebrook. | http://www.shorehamherald.co.uk/news/driver-who-died-named-as-arundel-school-helper-1-7544436 | en | 2016-08-25T00:00:00 | www.shorehamherald.co.uk/482ebc84b455823bdce2ca32fea108540ff30fb024f330531098006d8f2053cb.json |
[] | 2016-08-29T10:51:43 | null | 2016-08-29T10:46:25 | Visit now for the offbeat news - from the Shoreham Herald | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.shorehamherald.co.uk%2Fnews%2Foffbeat%2Fsleepiness-linked-to-traffic-noise-and-pollution-1-7548626.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.shorehamherald.co.uk/webimage/1.7548623.1472463964!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Sleepiness linked to traffic noise and pollution | null | null | www.shorehamherald.co.uk | Nodding off in the middle of the day may be down to pollution generated by traffic, suggests new research.
The study shows exposure to traffic pollution is a trigger for daytime sleepiness - and may also trigger SNORING.
More than 12,000 adults were included in the Respiratory Health in Northern Europe (RHINE) study.
The findings show that people exposed to high levels of pollution had a 65 per cent greater chance of suffering from daytime sleepiness, compared to those who had no exposure.
Traffic noise in the bedroom was also a trigger - with people 46 per cent more likely to feel sleepy in the day if exposed.
And the research also suggests that people are also 29 per cent more likely to be a habitual snorer if they are exposed to traffic noise while they sleep.
Daytime sleepiness affected one in five people involved in the study, while one in four reported habitual snoring.
Ane Johannessen, an epidemiologist at Bergen University in Norway, wrote the study together with Professor Thorarinn Gislason and other Northern European researchers.
She said: “Exposure to traffic should be taken into account when planning treatment for patients with sleep disturbances, because reducing noise and pollution exposure in the bedroom may have a beneficial effect.
“Reducing exposure through relocating the bedroom away from pollution sources or making the bedroom more soundproof to protect against traffic noise, as well as mapping alternative and less polluted outdoor everyday routes may help patients with their sleep disorders.”
The study also showed that men, older subjects, smokers and those with lower education were more likely to report habitual snoring.
They were usually less physically active, with a higher BMI, and more likely to have a diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA).
Women, older people, smokers, and those with lower education were more likely to report daytime sleepiness.
The new research is due to be presented at the European Respiratory Society’s International Congress in London next month.
Professor Jorgen Vestbo, President of ERS and Professor of Respiratory Medicine at the University of Manchester, said: “The question of who snores may be a running joke in some households but for many snoring is a serious issue, with direct links to physical and mental well being and the same is true for daytime sleepiness.
“We want people to think more about the environment around them and the impact it can have - from the way they sleep to the air they breathe.”
To coincide with Congress, the ERS will be holding some free public lung function testing, starting in Trafalgar Square on September 2 and 3. | http://www.shorehamherald.co.uk/news/offbeat/sleepiness-linked-to-traffic-noise-and-pollution-1-7548626 | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.shorehamherald.co.uk/f1d4798284a39866f5c75d6079a56537c9c3f15aab41b85399087b2dc30cd9c7.json |
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] | 2016-08-26T12:59:23 | null | 2016-08-24T10:59:33 | Visit now for Shoreham lifestyle news and features from the Shoreham Herald | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.shorehamherald.co.uk%2Flifestyle%2Fmrs-brown-s-boys-voted-best-british-sitcom-of-the-21st-century-1-7541174.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.shorehamherald.co.uk/webimage/1.7541172.1472032758!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Mrs Brown’s Boys voted best British sitcom of the 21st century | null | null | www.shorehamherald.co.uk | It’s the farcical comedy which leaves critics stony-faced. But now Mrs Brown’s Boys has been voted the best British sitcom of the 21st century, beating Ricky Gervais’s observational masterpiece, The Office.
Mrs Brown’s Boys, starring Brendan O’Carroll as the foul-mouthed Dublin widow, topped the Radio Times poll which asked readers to choose the funniest shows broadcast since 2000.
Described as “the worst comedy ever made” by one reviewer, the broad humour of O’Carroll’s creation, initially unveiled on a RTE Ireland radio series, has been labelled sexist and homophobic.
But the BBC1 show, which O’Carroll described as a reaction against the politically-correct “alternative comedy” revolution of the 80s, has become the most-watched programme on Christmas Day and even spawned a feature film.
The troupe of largely extended family members – O’Carroll’s wife Jennifer plays his fictional screen daughter – honed their characters through live stage performances, adding to the anarchic atmosphere of the television episodes, which often embrace mistakes.
O’Carroll said of the poll victory: “It vindicates the fans’ belief in the show. They have kept us on the air – it certainly wasn’t the reviewers.”
He added: “There is an audience out there that comedy forgot, that Are You Being Served? audience has been left behind. Us winning this award proves that.”
The show was rewarded with a Bafta in 2012 as critics began to accept its merits.
Radio Times readers voted from a shortlist of the 40 funniest shows broadcast since 2000, compiled by critics and experts from the British Film Institute.
When the 14,000 votes were counted, the unashamedly populist Mrs Brown’s Boys finished ahead of the understated charms of The Office, first broadcast in 2001 and widely regarded as the most influential comedy of the century.
Peter Kay has two entries in the top 20 with Car Share and his breakthrough Channel 4 sitcom Phoenix Nights
The poll suggested that the comedy audience has yet to fully embrace funny women. Miranda, the sitcom vehicle for the comedy actress Miranda Hart appears at number 8 ahead of Raised By Wolves, the loosely autobiographical Channel 4 family series written by Caitlin Moran and her sister Caroline.
But the poll is dominated by male performers and writers. Irish comedy writer Graham Linehan has three entries with Count Arthur Strong, The IT Crowd and Black Books all featuring.
Armando Iannucci’s The Thick of It, The Inbetweeners and Jack Whitehall’s Bad Education are other sitcoms in the list which have been expanded into feature films.
James Corden’s hit BBC romantic comedy Gavin & Stacey, co-written with Ruth Jones, remains highly regarded and makes the top ten. ITV has a one entry with Benidorm.
Best British sitcom of the 21st century
1 Mrs Brown’s Boys
2 The Office
3 Peter Kay’s Car Share
4 Count Arthur Strong
5 The IT Crowd
6 The Thick of It
7 Gavin & Stacey
8 Miranda
9 Raised by Wolves
10 Outnumbered
11 Peep Show
12 Black Books
13 Green Wing
14 The Inbetweeners
15 Bad Education
16 Peter Kay’s Phoenix Nights
17 Yonderland
18 Twenty Twelve/W1A
19 Benidorm
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[] | 2016-08-26T13:11:43 | null | 2016-08-25T11:00:31 | Get the latest breaking news from the Shoreham Herald - politics, transport, education, health, environment and more, updated daily. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.shorehamherald.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fcounty-news-update-victims-of-sussex-sea-tragedy-young-adults-from-london-1-7543221.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.shorehamherald.co.uk/webimage/1.7543220.1472119219!/image/image.jpg | en | null | COUNTY NEWS UPDATE: Victims of Sussex sea tragedy ‘young adults from London’ | null | null | www.shorehamherald.co.uk | The five men who died at a Sussex beauty spot yesterday (Wednesday, August 24) came to the beach together from London and were all young adults, police said.
Three men were pulled from the sea at Camber Sands around 2pm before two others were found at about 8.15pm.
Emergency services are no longer searching for anyone else with no one else reported missing.
Chief Superintendent Di Roskilly said: “We believe we now know who the men are and that they came to the beach together for the day.
“We believe they are all in their late teens and early 20s and come from the Greater London area.
“These men were not fully clothed when they were pulled from the sea but wearing clothes appropriate for being at the beach for the day.
“We have no further reports of anyone else missing from Camber and there are no on-going searches related to this incident.
“This has been an incredibly tragic incident and we are offering their next of kin support at this difficult time and our thoughts are with them.”
Emergency services were called to the beach at 2.10pm to reports of a person in the sea.
While they were on scene another person was seen in difficulty at 2.20pm and 15 minutes later a third person was rescued.
Despite best efforts to save them, they all died.
The bodies of a further two men were found in the water by members of the public between 8.15pm and 8.45pm.
David Walker, RoSPA’s leisure safety manager, said: “We are terribly sorry to hear of the tragedy at Camber Sands, and our thoughts are with those involved and their families. It’s too early in the investigation for us to comment on what happened, but we can point people towards our general water safety advice, particularly ahead of the bank holiday weekend.
“The most positive choice you can take is to go to a lifeguarded beach – check out the Marine Conservation Society’s www.goodbeachguide.co.uk for where these are.
“Be aware of tides, even if you are not intending to be in the water, as a quick-turning tide can catch out walkers, climbers, and others enjoying the shore. Strong currents are a danger, so make sure you know how to spot rip currents and know how to escape them.
“Bear in mind that the water can be colder than you expect, even in the summer months, and can lead even the strongest swimmers into trouble at any location.”
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[] | 2016-08-26T13:10:51 | null | 2016-08-25T14:18:35 | Visit now for the latest education news - direct from the Shoreham Herald | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.shorehamherald.co.uk%2Fnews%2Feducation%2Fgcse-results-shoreham-college-1-7544196.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.shorehamherald.co.uk/webimage/1.7544191.1472131076!/image/image.jpg | en | null | GCSE results: Shoreham College | null | null | www.shorehamherald.co.uk | Pupils receiving their GCSE results at Shoreham College today achieved higher grades than the previous year.
Just under 90 per cent of students attained five GCSE’s at A* to C grades.
Big smiles from Madeline O'Meara and Alasdair Tennent
Seven departments celebrated 100 per cent of pupils achieving A* to C results.
Pupils performed better than expected, achieving 20 per cent higher than was predicted in terms of A* to C grades across all subjects.
Alasdair Tennent secured what he needed to go to UTC at Silverstone to study for a Baccalaureate in High Performance Technologies.
He said: “I’ve done it! I’m really pleased.
Ashleigh Phipps, Alex Griffiths, Lottie Bentham and Madeline O'Meara
“I got into college and passed all my subjects which is great.”
He said he was excited to be going to ‘the capital of the sport in the UK’.
Mrs Tennent said: “We always believed he could do it and he has.”
Lottie Bentham achieved some of the most impressive value added results the College has seen, achieving two or three grades higher than was predicted in some subjects.
Alasdair Tennent looks at his results
She said: “I’m really chuffed. I passed maths so I’m really happy.”
She will study A-Levels in Art and Textiles and a BTEC in Drama at Varndean College.
Timothy James, who achieved seven A* and A grades, will now go on to study Mathematics, Physics, and Computer Science at Sussex Downs.
He said: “I’m very happy with that. I got A*’s in all the subjects I’m going to continue with.” Although he was pleased that all the hard work was over, he said: “In my experience, A levels look even harder!”
Happy students hugging
Madeline O’Meara said she was happy to achieve 8 A* and A grades.
She will go on to study A-levels in Early Modern History, Mathematics, Politics and Sociology A-levels at Varndean College.
Richard Taylor-West, Headmaster of Shoreham College, said: “It is excellent to see that our results continue to be on an upward curve, bucking national trends, and I was particularly delighted that this happened with a year group whose performance was significantly better than standardised data suggested it might be.
“What is particularly pleasing is the value added- a significant number of our pupils, both boys and girls, achieved two grades above those predictions, which is outstanding.
“There are always things to reflect upon – complacency is not an option. Our academic year truly begins the moment we receive a fresh set of results, as we plan for the future and focus on what needs to be done for the next Year 11.
“We are very happy today and we will celebrate these results.”
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[] | 2016-08-31T10:52:29 | null | 2016-08-31T10:19:55 | Visit now for the latest politics news - direct from the Shoreham Herald | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.shorehamherald.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fpolitics%2Funion-in-talks-over-cuts-to-station-ticket-offices-1-7553692.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.shorehamherald.co.uk/webimage/1.7553691.1472635173!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Union in talks over cuts to station ticket offices | null | null | www.shorehamherald.co.uk | A union representing Sussex railway station ticket office staff will hold talks with Southern bosses over proposed cuts to opening hours.
Govia Thameslink Railway unveiled proposals earlier this year to introduce ‘station hosts’ selling tickets on the concourses, limiting ticket office opening hours to weekday peak times only at most of its stations in the county.
Station staff represented by the RMT union are already planning to strike on Wednesday September 7, while the Transport Salaried Staffs’ Association are currently balloting its members on industrial action.
The RMT strike coincides with a separate 48-hour walkout planned to start at the same time over GTR’s plans to change the role of conductors on Southern services to on-board supervisors, with drivers operating train doors instead.
The TSSA is attending talks with GTR, hosted by conciliation service ACAS today (Wednesday August 31) in an attempt to head off the cuts.
The results of the TSSA’s strike ballot will be announced on Friday (September 2).
Yesterday Lorraine Ward, TSSA’s organising director, said: “Govia Thameslink’s management of Southern is running the service into the ground.
“It is clear to passengers and staff alike that to serve the public effectively and ensure a safe running of the service, Southern should not reduce current staffing levels.
“This is the largest and busiest franchise in the UK rail network and, up to now, the measures Govia are proposing will simply slash passenger and staff safety standards on this dangerously over-strained service.
“All unions have been resolute in standing firm in the face of this plan and we are now optimistic that Govia will be showing willing to abandon it at tomorrow’s talks.”
Responding to the RMT’s decision to strike over proposed cuts to ticket office opening times late last week, GTR explained that after talks with both unions it had decided to take the original proposals off the table.
Instead the rail operator would be conducting a six months pilot at eight stations using volunteer staff to test the new station host role.
Alex Foulds, GTR’s passenger services director, said: “These pilots would be manned by volunteers on a secondment basis and would allow concerns around personal safety and cash handling to be addressed. Staff would keep their jobs, get more money and many would work fewer hours.
“To call a strike over proposals that no longer exist is a stunning own goal by the RMT leadership.”
Under the original proposals ticket offices at Lancing and Falmer were due to close completely.
Stations at Angmering, Barnham, Bexhill, Bognor Regis, Burgess Hill, Chichester, Crawley, East Grinstead, Eastbourne, Hassocks, Horley, Horsham, Hove, Lewes, Littlehampton, Polegate, Portslade, Shoreham, and Worthing were also due to be affected by the cuts.
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[] | 2016-08-26T13:14:03 | null | 2016-08-19T07:34:33 | Get the latest breaking news from the Shoreham Herald - politics, transport, education, health, environment and more, updated daily. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.shorehamherald.co.uk%2Fnews%2Farundel-festival-life-and-friendship-1-7534460.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.shorehamherald.co.uk/webimage/1.7534459.1471588463!/image/image.jpg | en | null | ARUNDEL FESTIVAL: Life and friendship... | null | null | www.shorehamherald.co.uk | Billed as a humorous and thoughtful exploration of friendship’s impact on life and life’s impact on friendship, Amelia Bullmore’s Di, Viv and Rose is this year’s Arundel Festival production from the town’s Drip Action theatre company.
Directing it will be Pennie Billinghurst.
“It’s a play that (artistic director) Bill (Brennan) and I have wanted to do for a couple of years. You are always looking out for new ideas. It’s the story of three women, and I don’t think women have enough exposure as leading players. I belong to several play-publishing websites, and they send updates about what is new. I read this play and really liked it, and Bill did and thought the same.
“You have these three women, and you follow them through 20 years, through meeting at university for the first time and the way their lives develop and the way they manage to stay friends.”
You have got three contrasting characters.
“Rose is an innocent. She is ditzy and affectionate and very free with her favours. Viv is the motherly one. She looks after everyone and has a penchant for 40s clothing. Di is the feisty one. She fights for her causes and for her friends. She fights for all sorts of causes, anything that is in vogue. She is very left-wing and fights for anything that attacks her conscience. She is also a lesbian, but that is not the major thing about her.
“They are more or less thrown together at university in the halls of residence, but they become friends and their friendship remains with them through their lives. The play is described as a deeply-felt account of female friendship.
“And it is just the three characters – in a multitude of settings. Technically it will be quite challenging. You have got the halls of residence and their flat and you have got street scenes and a train station.”
As director, Pennie will also have to convey the passing years, which she intends to do through lighting. Key to it all was to begin the process with a read-through. As she says, there is a tendency for actors to look just at their own parts when they are first looking at a play: “If you have a read-through at the start, you get everyone thinking about the whole thing.”
Pennie has been involved now with Drip Action for ten years: “It was through Bill. He heard I was at a loose end, and he said ‘Come and do something with us’. I love the autonomy of the company. We are not bound by rules and regulations. There are no internal politics within the company, and I love the plays we do, plays that are cutting edge. It is great to do plays that are a bit of a challenge. And the company does well. You wouldn’t last this long as a company if you weren’t doing well!”
Di, Viv and Rose runs from August 22-27 at The Victoria Institute at 8pm. Tickets £12, £8 students from The Book Ferret, 34 High Street; 01903 885727; thebookferret@btconnect.com.
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[] | 2016-08-26T13:12:15 | null | 2016-08-25T13:34:01 | Visit now for the latest crime news - direct from the Shoreham Herald | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.shorehamherald.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fcrime%2Fcounty-news-man-sentenced-for-cyber-attacks-on-police-contact-centre-1-7543971.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.shorehamherald.co.uk/webimage/1.6803079.1472128424!/image/image.jpg | en | null | COUNTY NEWS: Man sentenced for cyber attacks on police contact centre | null | null | www.shorehamherald.co.uk | A man from Hove who bombarded Sussex Police’s contact centre with 3,000 emails in just six hours has been handed a suspended sentence.
The incident, which happened in October 2014, meant the police’s contact centre was ‘significantly impaired’ for six hours.
A police statement says that Kyoji Mochizuki, 28, of Mansfield Road, Hove, appeared for sentencing at Lewes Crown Court on Friday (August 19) after pleading guilty at Hove Crown Court in July to four counts of unauthorised acts with intent to impair the operation of or prevent/hinder access to a computer, contrary to Section 3 of the Computer Misuse Act 1990.
He was given a ten-month jail sentence, suspended for 18 months.
The statements adds that the court heard how on October 26, 2014, Mochizuki – also known as Tariq Elmughrabi and Taz Rider – sent around 3,000 emails from various domains to the Sussex Police contact centre at 9.25am.
It was to tie up the force’s email system for more than six hours.
During this time Sussex Police said its contact centre and the non-urgent reporting mechanism for the public was hindered.
It took staff a further 11 hours to restore the email inbox to full operation order.
Earlier that year, in February, an email was received from a sender purporting to be from a man working for a company called Uberex, threatening to attack Sussex Police services in revenge for the force seizing electronic property belonging to Mochizuki in connection with another case, for which he was on bail.
Police said Mochizuki was identified as being a director of that company.
On Monday, November 10, at 5.45am, more emails started to arrive in the public contact centre from a ‘hackerforhire’ domain with the subject line ‘Contact UBX Technology’, in what police called ‘a deliberate attempt to flood the system’.
The statement adds that on November 20, the Surrey and Sussex Cyber Crime Unit raided Mochizuki’s home address and seized a number of items including a computer, a CCTV system that covered all rooms in his house, the entrance and the exterior.
When interviewed he claimed to have carried out work for the FBI and the NCA (National Crime Agency).
He stated that he worked for a company called Uberex as an ethical hacker and with the people whose names were used on the attacking emails.
However, he was unable to put police in contact with them.
Detective Constable Paul Constable from the Surrey and Sussex Cyber Crime Unit said: “In addition to Sussex Police, Mochizuki launched an attack on Brighton and Hove City Council’s email system after he had been summonsed for failing to pay his tax. Their system effectively captured the 2,000 emails aimed at the council tax email inbox.
“An Essex-based insurance company insured a company called Xerosec, which made a claim in 2013 for £36.576.11 due to their computer system overheating after a hacker attack. They paid a sum of £10,000 in settlement to Kyoji Mochizuki of Mansfield Drive, Hove. The following year, the company claimed for equipment damaged in a power surge. The insurer asked to examine the equipment, but was told that was not possible and then received correspondence from the managing director of Xerosec complaining about their incompetence.
“The insurer sent a representative to visit the company where he met with a relative of the accused who stated she had no knowledge of the claim and had been appointed as MD without being consulted. The claim was subsequently refused and on November 6 three of the insurer’s email addresses, including that of the person dealing with the claim, were subject to a denial of service attack.”
Detective Inspector Andrew Haslam, also from the Cyber Crime Unit said: “The scale of Mochizuki’s activities and deceit is breath-taking. Behind each of the events mentioned in court lie a complex web of aliases, email addresses, false employees and considerable technological skill, sadly put to criminal use.
“His attacks on Sussex Police cost nearly £4000 in specialist time to resolve, but of far worse consequence was the significant amount of time lost by contact centre staff that should have been devoted to non-emergency callers and others making contact through email.
“However, I would stress that our 999 emergency operation was not affected by his attacks, nor our operational response effectiveness. The security of the emails from the public was not compromised in any way and there was no impact on any other force IT, email address, web or telephony systems.
“Since the attack, a significant amount of work has taken place to improve the resilience and security of all our IT systems, including emails.” Mochizuki, who had been remanded in custody since breaching bail conditions in June last year, was released upon sentencing. | http://www.shorehamherald.co.uk/news/crime/county-news-man-sentenced-for-cyber-attacks-on-police-contact-centre-1-7543971 | en | 2016-08-25T00:00:00 | www.shorehamherald.co.uk/091f4265ffc805e1574bedce81013d28130336d3abd053c31d5d932a27b94d32.json |
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"Antony Edmonds",
"A Postcard Worthing"
] | 2016-08-26T13:01:30 | null | 2016-08-14T16:00:00 | Visit now for Shoreham lifestyle news and features from the Shoreham Herald | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.shorehamherald.co.uk%2Flifestyle%2Fshops-in-warwick-street-in-1905-1-7520855.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.shorehamherald.co.uk/webimage/1.7520854.1470843209!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Shops in Warwick Street in 1905 | null | null | www.shorehamherald.co.uk | The reason there is writing on the front of this postcard – sent to Lolo Jacquillard of 32, Rue Poncelet, Paris in December 1905 – is that at that time the backs of postcards sent to most foreign countries still had to be entirely reserved for the recipient’s address.
Alys, the sender, tells Lolo that it was very kind of her to send some books, and thanks her also for a pretty postcard – but reports than the weather is very disagreeable, with fog every day.
However Sunny Worthing was not the location at fault, because the card was posted (and therefore presumably written) in Maidenhead in Berkshire.
Most of the buildings seen here are recognisable today, but Warwick Street – now pedestrianised – was generally full of traffic 111 years ago.
Its near-emptiness here is due to the fact that the photograph was almost certainly taken early in the morning.
The functions of most of the shops are more fully revealed under magnification and by reference to the 1905 edition of Kelly’s Directory.
The shop on the far left – today the Craft Tea Gift Shop – was that of George Staples, whose hanging board describes him as “Picture Frame Maker” and “Artists Colourman”.
An artists’ colourman was a paint-maker. (The Tate Gallery has in its collection a notable painting of around 1807 by J. M. W. Turner entitled ‘An Artists’ Colourman’s Workshop’, which shows the colourman grinding red pigment into oil.)
Next came the Queen’s Café and Bakery, owned by Arthur Claypoole. Today, still an eating-place, it is the Continental Restaurant.
Just visible above the next shop but one are the pawnbroker’s balls over the entrance to the premises of William Alfred Bezant, now County Interiors.
The building nearest the camera on the south side of the street, which at that time housed Bostel Bros, is today the eastern end of the Vintner’s Parrot pub. Although the sign above the shop-door has “Electricians etc.”, Bostel Bros are described in the 1905 directory as builders and decorators.
On the other side of the entrance to Bedford Row is Palmer & Son’s Pianoforte and Music Warehouse, now occupied by Jeremy Silverthorne Fine Jewellery
Next, where Nonna’s Kitchen is today, came Alfred B. Trotter’s Art Needlework Depot.
Art needlework was a type of embroidery that became popular in the later 19th century under the influence of William Morris and the Pre-Raphaelites, and the Arts and Crafts Movement – and evidently had adherents in Worthing.
Under magnification it can be seen that the shop-sign in the middle distance, just above the two men on the pavement, reads “Steel & Co, Hairdressers and Chiropodists” – while, according to the 1905 directory, the shop beyond was that of William Tappenden, “Gents’ Hosier and Outfitter”.
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[] | 2016-08-26T13:03:39 | null | 2016-08-05T15:49:25 | Visit now for Shoreham lifestyle news and features from the Shoreham Herald | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.shorehamherald.co.uk%2Flifestyle%2Fvideo-cat-of-the-year-announced-at-national-awards-1-7514184.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.shorehamherald.co.uk/webimage/1.7514183.1470408528!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Video: ‘Cat of the Year’ announced at national awards | null | null | www.shorehamherald.co.uk | A plucky puss who saved the day by waking a family as a fire engulfed their home has been crowned overall winner in Cats Protection’s National Cat Awards 2016, sponsored by PURINA®.
Five-year-old Tink leapt onto a bed to raise the alarm as the blaze took hold while owners Claire and Russell Hopkinson and sons Jake, 19, and Scott, 22, slept in their home in Shrewsbury, Shropshire.
At the awards ceremony, held at The Savoy in London on Thursday (4 August), the brave tortoiseshell moggy was crowned overall winner after first scooping the Hero Cat category.
Claire, who was at the ceremony to accept Tink’s award, said: “Tink has always been a much-loved pet but not a day goes past when I’m not grateful for her actions on that day. If it wasn’t for her the outcome could have been horrific, she is our true hero.”
The family had been sleeping at their home in the early hours one morning in February when an electrical fault in a neighbouring property sparked the fire.
Claire said: “I was fast asleep when I felt this thud on my legs and realised it was Tink. She doesn’t sleep on our bed and it was unlike her to be on it. As soon as I opened my eyes all I could see was white smoke.
“My two sons sleep with their doors shut and when I opened Scott’s door, this thick black smoke bellowed out. The smoke had passed through the vent straight into his room and he was fast asleep. Because his door was shut the smoke hadn’t yet reached the fire alarm – without Tink waking me Scott would have been in huge danger.
“We quickly got out of the house but, in the commotion, Tink took fright and hid behind a cupboard. When the firefighters arrived they asked if anyone was in the house and we explained our cat was.
“A firefighter went in and found her but, when he brought her out, she was unconscious and limp. We were heartbroken and thought we’d lost her. But the firefighters had a special oxygen mask for animals and Scott sat in the fire engine holding it on her for an hour until she came round.
“I can’t explain how relieved and happy we were she pulled through. Tink is a truly special cat, we love her to bits. She’s our hero and an essential part of our family and we’re so proud of her for what she did.”
Cats Protection’s National Cat Awards is the UK’s largest celebration of real-life stories of companionship, bravery and survival in the cat world.
Tink was first chosen as the winner of the Hero Cat category by celebrity judge, actress Anita Dobson, before being chosen as overall winner by a panel of judges comprising of actor Paul Copley, singer Saffron Sprackling, former Hollyoaks actors Carley Stenson and Danny Mac and musician Rick Wakeman.
Other celebrities at the ceremony - hosted by BBC announcer and “voice of the balls” Alan Dedicoat – were TV psychologist Jo Hemmings, and Commonwealth Games gold medallist clay target shooter Charlotte Kerwood.
Anita said: “Tink’s story really stood out because it really tugged on my heartstrings, particularly the part where he passed out and had to be resuscitated by firefighters. He is a true hero!”
As well as the honour of being crowned National Cat of the Year, Tink and her owners received a prize of a trophy, a pet store voucher, a year’s subscription to Cats Protection’s The Cat magazine and a three-month supply of PURINA® pet food.
Kate Bunting, the awards organiser at Cats Protection, said Tink’s story was an inspiring one.
“Tink’s truly remarkable and it just goes to show how important cats are to family life. Her quick thinking alerted the whole family to a potential disaster,” she said.
“It was particularly poignant to hear how devastated the family were when they thought Tink had succumbed to smoke inhalation. It shows how important cats are to family life and we are so pleased that she managed to pull through.”
Tink follows in the paw prints of a long line of feline heroes honoured by Cats Protection. Previous winners have included Jessi-Cat, who was celebrated for helping a seven-year-old boy cope with Selective Mutism, a condition which affects his ability to speak and Nelson, a one-eyed former stray from County Durham, who survived nearly drowning and 15 years living rough.
The winners of the other categories were:
- Houdini from Stoke-On-Trent who won the Furr-ever Friends prize – For the family of schoolboy Harri Cossburn, Houdini is not only a much-loved pet but he is also an in-house therapy cat. Harri, 10, is on the autistic spectrum and suffers from anxiety attacks, finding it difficult to be alone. But since two-year-old Houdini came into his life, Harri has found a constant source of comfort, support and friendship.
- Jessie from Peterborough who won Outstanding Rescue Cat - Life for Tracey Jessop-Thompson and her husband Stephen changed forever when their 18-year-old daughter Lucy died suddenly from a cardiac arrest as a result of an undiagnosed heart condition. As the devastated couple went about slowly rebuilding their lives, they found comfort, support and joy in the most unexpected of places – a tiny rescue kitten called Jessie. Now aged one, fun-loving Jessie has given the couple the strength to embark on charity work to raise awareness of heart conditions in young people.
- Peggy from Dundee who took home the Cats Protection Special Recognition Award - Tortoiseshell puss Peggy was recognised for her companionship, loyalty and support which transformed the life of owner Kirsty Oliphant. Kirsty, 23, was at rock bottom when she adopted Peggy – then aged 16 and suffering from FIV- from Cats Protection’s Dundee & District Branch in 2014. With a long history of mental health issues, Kirsty had frequently been admitted to a psychiatric hospital following a series of suicide attempts. But after adopting Peggy, life changed almost overnight for Kirsty and she is now well enough to undertake a university course to study mental health nursing later this year.
- Smokie from Woking who won the Purina® Better Together category - Six-year-old Smokie was in a bad way when she turned up as a bedraggled stray on Jane Leggott’s doorstep. Suffering with a congenital eye problem, her vision was impaired and she was desperately in need of someone to take care of her. Deciding to keep her, Jane had no idea how much Smokie would come to mean to her family, especially son Stefan, then aged 18, who was struggling to cope with the death of his stepfather.
- Spike from Abergavenny who was awarded Most Caring Cat - When a rare illness left Maria Price paralysed almost overnight, her world fell apart around her. After a month in hospital, the 38-year-old faced a long battle to adjust to her condition and find the strength to recover. Support, companionship and inspiration came in the form of her seven-year-old cat Spike. | http://www.shorehamherald.co.uk/lifestyle/video-cat-of-the-year-announced-at-national-awards-1-7514184 | en | 2016-08-05T00:00:00 | www.shorehamherald.co.uk/53a8046f894f5e7c71e198a058239f2bfe219491850dfb48b2f3a13e3be08862.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:14:14 | null | 2016-08-26T07:31:20 | Get the latest breaking news from the Shoreham Herald - politics, transport, education, health, environment and more, updated daily. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.shorehamherald.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fnew-album-for-chichester-graduate-1-7545526.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.shorehamherald.co.uk/webimage/1.7545525.1472193064!/image/image.jpg | en | null | New album for Chichester graduate | null | null | www.shorehamherald.co.uk | University of Chichester graduate Joe Perkins tries to capture a little bit of chaotic Quo in his new album.
Joe, who studied commercial music graduating in 2012, has long been a huge Status Quo fan: he first saw them, aged ten, in Bristol 16 years ago.
“And I have seen them with the modern line-up loads of times, always the perfect Quo. But then they played with their original line-up, and they were just all over the place in terms of the timing and the notes, but in terms of the musicality, they were just so exciting.
“They had the danger back, and it was just so much better for not being perfect, and I think that is one of the lessons I have learnt.
“You record a song and then you can edit it and edit it until it is perfect, but that’s not necessarily the best way to do it.
“You want the edge, which is what Quo had. They looked terrified! But that nervous energy made it the best Quo show I’d ever seen. It was so much more exciting for being edgy and dangerous. It was four humans all playing together with the whole thing likely to implode at any point. It was pure rock & roll!
“We are human beings. We are not perfect. We all make mistakes. With technology, you can make it perfect, but you lose the fact that we are all musicians playing together. It’s about the spontaneous things that can happen, and that’s what I have wanted to capture.
“There are little mistakes, but the album is what I sound like when I play the guitar. And it is the first album I haven’t done in a recording studio. I did it in the dining room at home. It was about giving free rein to the music.”
It was while he was at Chichester that Joe did his first album: “It was a very good course, but for me the most important thing was the studio facilities that we could book out. The course was very wide-ranging, but in your spare time you could get into the studio and having the studio was great. You got taught all the basics of making a record, but then you could develop it all further.
“I did my first album then which I released free online. So many people had got involved and given their time for free that it wouldn’t have been right to try to sell it.
“It was call Host of Other Artists. It was all songs I had written and played pretty much every instrument, but it was other people doing the lead vocals. I did some backing vocals, but I am not strong enough a singer to do the lead vocals.”
Now comes the new album, purely instrumental. Double Denim is released on Friday, September 2, as a vinyl + CD bundle (limited to 300 copies) and as a download – both available from joeperkins.co.uk. Both are priced at £7.99.
“Releasing the album on vinyl isn’t purely nostalgic,” Joe says. “Sure, I personally prefer buying music as a physical entity and enjoying it as a piece of art, and I think vinyl is the best for that.
“But the audio is actually much higher definition than the CD and has a more dynamic master. You’ll have to turn it up a bit, but it sounds more natural. Nowadays we all need to own our music digitally too, so with the enclosed CD you get that as well.
“So that’s Double Denim. There’s rock; bluegrass; ballads; a snare drum with far too much reverb on it; potentially the world’s loudest cajón; an army of pots and pans; an outrageous amount of guitars; a sense of humour; and real human musicians playing their instruments.
“And who else gives you all that on an outdated format from the 1930s?”
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] | 2016-08-26T13:02:51 | null | 2016-08-16T10:51:09 | Visit now for the offbeat news - from the Shoreham Herald | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.shorehamherald.co.uk%2Fnews%2Foffbeat%2Fgrandparents-to-the-rescue-over-school-summer-holidays-1-7528657.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.shorehamherald.co.uk/webimage/1.7528656.1471341022!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Grandparents to the rescue over school summer holidays | null | null | www.shorehamherald.co.uk | More than half of the UK’s grandparents are planning to look after their grandchildren over the next few weeks, according to a recent survey.
A poll of more than 8,000 over-50s shows that one in eight grandparents will look after grandchildren once a week over the school summer holidays, with a further one in eight will be on childminding duties twice per week.
However, one in twenty grandparents say they will be hosting their grandchildren three days a week while school is out for the summer, according to the research by Saga Car Insurance.
And it’s not just their time that will be donated - one in five say they will spend well over £200 keeping the children occupied. Days out to the beach (77 per cent) and on shopping trips (35 per cent) are the most popular distractions, although some grandparents are even taking their grandchildren on a holiday either in the UK (14 per cent) or abroad (5 per cent).
Grandparents in the North East are the most likely to babysit grandchildren over the school summer holidays, while those in the East Midlands are least likely to.
The Scots are most likely to spend big on their grandkids, with one in four expecting to spend more than £200 during the school holiday period.
Sue Green, Head of Saga Car Insurance, commented: “It looks as though children are in for an action-packed summer which is full of adventure if nan and granddad are in charge over the next couple of weeks. Grandparents really are generous giving up their time and money to help with childcare over the summer holidays and I’m sure they are really looking forward to spending some quality time with their grandchildren.” | http://www.shorehamherald.co.uk/news/offbeat/grandparents-to-the-rescue-over-school-summer-holidays-1-7528657 | en | 2016-08-16T00:00:00 | www.shorehamherald.co.uk/f6f4f3e2b0983beb6d998c6cdec99c429a5ad2e0b26be6e4bd7062d043f7b82b.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T12:50:37 | null | 2016-08-19T09:57:48 | Visit now for Shoreham lifestyle news and features from the Shoreham Herald | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.shorehamherald.co.uk%2Flifestyle%2Ftop-tech-trends-for-summer-2016-and-what-to-look-out-for-later-this-year-1-7534690.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.shorehamherald.co.uk/webimage/1.7534689.1471597057!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Top Tech trends for Summer 2016 and what to look out for later this year | null | null | www.shorehamherald.co.uk | This year has already been a huge year for new tech trends, with the boom in virtual reality technology around the world, the ever growing fitness-tech market and the never-ending improvements to smart phones and smart TVs.
So what else can we expect to see before the year is out, and if you haven’t already jumped on some of the existing tech-trends, then how will they become a part of your life in the not too distant future?
And more importantly, if you’re already looking ahead to Christmas (and many of us will have already started planning) what will be the most in-demand tech gifts this year?
To find out, we caught up with experts at the recent Argos Christmas in July event who gave us the lowdown on everything from virtual reality to retro tech, super high definition television to wearable tech and everything in between. | http://www.shorehamherald.co.uk/lifestyle/top-tech-trends-for-summer-2016-and-what-to-look-out-for-later-this-year-1-7534690 | en | 2016-08-19T00:00:00 | www.shorehamherald.co.uk/eb27671a1c6d3616b19985e65be4caf9332c038a7295f8da234eda7e585b02fd.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:14:11 | null | 2016-07-29T08:35:18 | Get the latest breaking news from the Shoreham Herald - politics, transport, education, health, environment and more, updated daily. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.shorehamherald.co.uk%2Fnews%2Ffond-tribute-to-a-great-screen-villain-alan-rickman-1-7500443.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.shorehamherald.co.uk/webimage/1.7500442.1469777724!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Fond tribute to a great screen villain: Alan Rickman | null | null | www.shorehamherald.co.uk | Hitchcock reputedly sought to make his villains even more attractive than his heroes.
As freelance reviewer and film historian Philip Kemp suggests, it’s an approach which probably goes some of the way towards explaining the effectiveness of Alan Rickman’s fine array of on-screen baddies.
This year’s Chichester International Film Festival at the Chichester Cinema at New Park will include an Alan Rickman retrospective in the year of his death. Philip will be pulling it all together with a talk about the man and his achievements at the venue on Thursday, August 18 at 4pm.
The festival suggested the talk; Philip is happy to say he jumped at the chance: “I love Rickman’s performances. You always know that even in a bad film he will be good.
“Alas, I never met him, but I have met one or two people that knew him quite well, people like Juliet Stevenson who always speak of him with great affection. Like so many actors that made such wonderful villains, he was a very nice guy. People say exactly the same of Basil Rathbone, that he was a very sweet gentle person – and yet one of our great screen villains.
“I first became aware of Rickman in Truly, Madly, Deeply. I think it was an important performance. He had just made his name in Die Hard, his first famous role as a villain, and then this was very different. In Truly, Madly, Deeply it’s the fact that he makes you understand how Juliet Stevenson’s character can feel so completely devastated by his death, and yet at the same time you can see why he is completely and utterly infuriating when he is just sitting around with his ghost friends and making himself a nuisance. I remember thinking ‘Why haven’t I heard of this guy?’”
And then the world heard more and more…
“He does villainy superbly, and I think the important thing is that he does it with class. If you look at James Mason in films like North by North West or in the bodice-rippers he did in the 1940s, Mason in his villainy was always very, very classy – and the same was true of Rathbone. And the same was also true of Rickman. If you just snarl as a villain, that’s boring. It’s what Hitchcock said about making your villain attractive. It’s the Iago thing – ‘That one may smile, and smile, and be a villain’. With Die Hard, I am not a huge Bruce Willis fan, but you can see that Rickman set the template for Hollywood villainy for a generation. After that, they had to be suave and English-accented, and then you have got Rickman as the Sheriff of Nottingham. It is completely over the top, gloriously over the top, and it is huge fun. Every time he comes on, you just think ‘Oh great!’ And then, of course, there is Rickman as Snape, the is-he-isn’t-he-a-villain across eight Harry Potter films: “There you have got the ambiguity that he brings to it all the time. I know in the end he got a bit fed up being Snape. When the eighth film was over, he said ‘Thank God, I can get back to some real acting now!’ but it was still an important part.”
Philip will also be delving into the lesser-known roles, among them Mesmer: “Mesmer has this slightly-sinister side to him, but he is not a villain. He is a complex character, and Alan Rickman was an actor who could bring great complexity to his roles.”
Philip has been involved with the Chichester Film Festival going back around ten years now: “(Artistic director) Roger Gibson works on a budget which is less than the complimentary champagne at Cannes. It is quite extraordinary!”
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] | 2016-08-28T10:51:13 | null | 2016-08-28T11:33:46 | Get the latest breaking news from the Shoreham Herald - politics, transport, education, health, environment and more, updated daily. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.shorehamherald.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fcounty-news-coastguard-helicopter-circling-above-camber-sands-1-7547952.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.shorehamherald.co.uk/webimage/1.7542476.1472058664!/image/image.jpg | en | null | COUNTY NEWS: Coastguard helicopter circling above Camber Sands | null | null | www.shorehamherald.co.uk | A coastguard helicopter has been spotted circling above Camber Sands days after five men lost their lives on the beach.
It follows reports that a swimmer has been reported missing.
The Royal National Lifeboat Association has been contacted for more information.
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] | 2016-08-28T14:51:26 | null | 2016-08-28T11:33:46 | Get the latest breaking news from the Shoreham Herald - politics, transport, education, health, environment and more, updated daily. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.shorehamherald.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fbreaking-search-for-missing-swimmer-at-beach-days-after-tragedy-1-7547952.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.shorehamherald.co.uk/webimage/1.7542476.1472383195!/image/image.jpg | en | null | BREAKING: Search for ‘missing swimmer’ at beach days after tragedy | null | null | www.shorehamherald.co.uk | Police have confirmed they are looking for a missing swimmer at Camber Sands – days after five men lost their lives at the beach.
A coastguard helicopter is circling above Camber Sands, and a spokesperson for the RNLI confirmed they had lifeboats at the scene.
Sussex Police said they were called to the scene after a member of the public contacted them and the coastguard at Camber Sands after seeing an abandoned pair of flip flops next to the sea and a female diving into the water at this location.
A spokesperson added: “Officers at the scene are doing coastal checks to see if there are any persons swimming having difficulty”.
An RNLI spokesperson said the search for the ‘potentially missing swimmer’ was being co-ordinated by Sussex Police and the coastguard, and that their lifeguards were keeping watch from the beach with binoculars.
This search comes after five men lost their lives at Camber Sands last week, and the RNLI donated lifeguards to patrol the beach over the Bank Holiday weekend. Click here to read more.
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[] | 2016-08-26T12:58:59 | null | 2016-08-10T10:58:38 | Visit now for Shoreham lifestyle news and features from the Shoreham Herald | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.shorehamherald.co.uk%2Flifestyle%2Fvillagers-lives-in-great-war-explored-in-new-book-1-7518776.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.shorehamherald.co.uk/webimage/1.7518774.1471427346!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Villagers’ lives in Great War explored in new book | null | null | www.shorehamherald.co.uk | Beeding and Bramber Local History Society has published a new book about people from the area who played their part in the First World War.
As well as the villages of Upper Beeding and Bramber, the book covers Botolphs, Edburton and Small Dole.
Ken Wilson-Wheeler and Pat Nightingale with their new book, The People of Beeding and Bramber in the Great War. Picture: Liz Pearce LP1600432
The book, The People of Beeding and Bramber in the Great War, started with research by Ken Wilson-Wheeler into those on the war memorials in Bramber, Upper Beeding and Small Dole, later adding those on the Roll of Honour in Edburton Church.
Ken has 30 years’ experience in genealogical research and enjoys researching the lives and careers of those who served in the two world wars.
Pat Nightingale, the society’s secretary, then researched those who served and survived, as well as what life was like for those left at home. She wanted to find out as much as possible about the people and their place in the wider community.
The book was then compiled and brought to publication by Alan Durden.
Pat said: “The 180-page book has a foreword by Alan Readman, former county archivist at West Sussex Record Office, and chapters on the Home Front, war memorials, campaign medals, the fallen and the survivors.
“In full colour, it is amply illustrated and will be on sale in local shops and museums at £12 per copy.”
On Saturday, copies will be available from 1.30pm to 4pm in the marquee at Small Dole Show on Mackley’s Field, Small Dole.
Copies can also be obtained directly from the society by contacting Pat Nightingale on 01903 812847.
The society thanks West Sussex County Council, Bramber Parish Council, Upper Beeding Parish Council, Gerald Gazdar and Helen Swyer for their generous donations which made publication possible.
Extracts from the book have been published in the Herald’s Nostalgia section over the past few months.
Mr Readman said: “On the battlefields, the First World War claimed almost a million British and Empire lives, the Home Front was impacted in diverse ways, and the legacy, in political, social and economic terms, was substantial, complex and long-lasting.
“Now, a hundred years on, we should consider it our duty and privilege to honour that selfless generation who gave so much, by recording as best we can what they did and what they endured, and by better ensuring that the obligation and responsibility of remembrance is respectfully passed on to those who follow us.
“This book is a work of research that is as welcome as it is praiseworthy, painting as it does a complete picture of a community at war and, in so doing, broadening our awareness and understanding of the spirit of those days.”
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[] | 2016-08-26T13:11:49 | null | 2016-08-25T12:41:31 | Visit now for the latest crime news - direct from the Shoreham Herald | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.shorehamherald.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fcrime%2Fhm-courts-service-latest-results-list-for-worthing-and-chichester-from-august-8-to-12-2016-1-7543695.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.shorehamherald.co.uk/webimage/1.6571756.1472125301!/image/image.jpg | en | null | HM Courts Service: Latest results list for Worthing and Chichester, from August 8 to 12, 2016 | null | null | www.shorehamherald.co.uk | The following are the latest results contributed by HM Courts Service, for cases sentenced by West Sussex Magistrates’ Court sitting at Worthing and Chichester from August 8 to 12, 2016.
Desmond Chatfield, 53, of Dawn Crescent, Upper Beeding, was given a community order and must attend Thames Valley Sex Offender Group for nine months after admitting installing equipment in Steyning for sexual gratification, to observe another person doing a private act without their consent; and possessing three indecent images of children, one category B, two category C, in Upper Beeding. He must pay £80 victim surcharge, £85 costs.
James Crispin, 32, of Elm Grove, Worthing, was given a community order and must pay £65 victim surcharge after admitting assault by beating in Goring on January 15, 2016.
Daniel Few, 37, of Muirfield Road, Worthing, was fined £40 and must pay £8.50 compensation, £20 victim surcharge, £70 costs, after admitting failing to hand over his ticket for inspection when requested on the railway between Petersfield and Portsmouth and Southea stations on January 14, 2016.
Shaun Bailey, 28, of Edmonton Road, Durrington, was fined £70 and must pay £20 victim surcharge, £85 costs, after admitting failing to stop at a red light in Mill Road, Worthing, on August 21, 2015. His driving record was endorsed with three points.
Mindaugas Damasevicius, 27, of High Street, Littlehampton, was given a community order and must carry out 80 hours’ unpaid work after admitting stealing four bottles of whisky worth £145 from Sainsbury’s, Lyons Farm, on June 28, 2016; stealing alcohol and electrical items worth £250 from Sainsbury’s, Hove, on June 28, 2016; stealing alcohol and electrical items worth £290 from Sainsbury’s, Hove, on June 27, 2016; and stealing alcohol and electrical items worth £380 from Sainsbury’s, Hove, on July 14, 2016. He must pay a total of £532.50 compensation, £85 victim surcharge and £50 costs.
Nicholas Hodge, 61, of Brighton Road, Lancing, was fined £140 and must pay £30 victim surcharge, £85 costs, after admitting drink-driving (45mg of alcohol in 100ml of breath) in Adur Avenue, Worthing, on July 19, 2016. He was disqualified from driving for 12 months.
Stevie Jenner, 26, of Taylors Close, Yapton, was fined £120 and must pay £30 victim surcharge, £85 costs, after admitting driving without due care and attention in Felpham Way, Bognor Regis, on June 13, 2016. His driving record was endorsed with eight points.
Mildaras Zilius, 23, of High Street, Littlehampton, was given a community order and must carry out 80 hours’ unpaid work after admitting stealing four bottles of whisky worth £145 from Sainsbury’s, Lyons Farm, on June 28, 2016; stealing alcohol and electrical items worth £250 from Sainsbury’s, Hove, on June 28, 2016; stealing alcohol and electrical items worth £290 from Sainsbury’s, Hove, on June 27, 2016; and stealing alcohol and electrical items worth £380 from Sainsbury’s, Hove, on July 14, 2016. He must pay a total of £532.50 compensation, £85 victim surcharge and £50 costs.
Connor Greaney, 18, of Robinson Close, Lancing, was fined £166 and must pay £30 victim surcharge, £85 costs, after admitting obstructing a police constable in Chatsworth Road, Worthing, on July 22, 2016. He admitted being drunk and disorderly in Chatsworth Road, Worthing, on July 22, 2016, no separate penalty. He also admitted breaching a conditional discharge order, no action taken.
Lauren Scaife, 26, of Lambleys Lane, Worthing, was fined £100 and must pay £20 victim surcharge after admitting driving over the 30mph speed limit in Ditchling Road, Brighton, on January 14, 2016. Her driving record was endorsed with three points.
Alexander Bridge, 42, of Westmead Gardens, West Avenue, Worthing, was fined £100 and must pay £30 victim surcharge, £85 costs, after admitting using threatening words or behaviour in Warwick Street, Worthing, on May 14, 2016. He also admitted breaching a conditional discharge order, no action taken.
Shane Cornick, 25, of Bayford Road, Littlehampton, was given a community order and must have treatment for drug dependency after admitting stealing a £100 electric toothbrush from Tesco, Worthing, on July 11, 2016. He must pay £85 victim surcharge and £85 costs.
David Newnham, 23, of Ashton House, Freehold Street, Shoreham, was discharged conditionally for 12 months and must pay £20 victim surcharge, £85 costs, after admitting possessing 6.9g of cannabis in Greenfields, Wick on June 26, 2016.
Simon Watkins, 40, of Southview Gardens, West Worthing, was fined £605 and must pay £60 victim surcharge, £85 costs, after admitting drink-driving (74mg of alcohol in 100ml of breath) in Manor Road, Worthing, on July 24, 2016. He was disqualified from driving for 18 months.
Martin Beach, 40, of Church View House, St George’s Road, Worthing, was given a ten-week prison sentence, suspended for 18 months, after admitting driving in St Lawrence Avenue, Worthing, on April 13, 2016, while unfit through drugs. He was given two one-week consecutive prison sentence, suspended for 18 months, for possessing cocaine and possessing cannabis in East Worthing on April 14, 2016. He must pay £115 victim surcharge, £85 costs, and was disqualified from driving for 36 months. He must pay a total of £580 compensation, no separate penalty, after admitting two criminal damage charges. He also admitted damaging a brick wall in St Lawrence Avenue, Worthing, on April 13, 2016, no separate penalty, and breaching a conditional discharge order, no action taken.
Aiden Doyle, 19, of Goucester Road, Littlehampton, was fined £120 and must pay £30 victim surcharge, £85 costs, after admitting drug-driving (10mg of cannabis per litre of blood) in Lyminster Road, Littlehampton, on June 18, 2016. He was disqualified from driving for 20 months. He was fined £80 and must pay £300 compensation after admitting driving without insurance. He also admitted driving without a licence and driving a vehicle with no MOT certificate, no separate penalty.
Lynette East, 66, of Courtwick Road, Wick, was fined £210 and must pay £30 victim surcharge, £85 costs, after admitting drink-driving (182mg of alcohol in 100ml of blood) on the A24 Washington on July 7, 2016. She was disqualified from driving for 20 months.
Karl Redfern, 22, of Pepperscoombe Lane, Upper Beeding, was given a community order and must carry out 300 hours’ unpaid work after admitting drug-driving (5.3mg of Delta-9-THC per litre of blood) in Pepperscoombe Lane, Upper Beeding, on June 18, 2016; driving dangerously in Brighton Road, Shoreham, on June 18, 2016; and possessing cannabis in Upper Beeding on June 18, 2016. He must pay £85 victim surcharge, £85 costs, and was disqualified from driving for 24 months. He also admitted failing to stop when required by a police officer in Shoreham on June 18, 2016, no separate penalty.
Alan Manchester, 33, of Viking Terrace, Littlehampton, was fined £167 and must pay £15 victim surcharge, £85 costs, after admitting driving over the 30mph speed limit in Arundel Road, Littlehampton, on December 7, 2015. His driving record was endorsed with three points.
Jacqueline Palmer, 54, of Mill Road, Worthing, was fined £347 and must pay £35 victim surcharge, £500 costs, after admitting failing to complete remedial actions as required by an improvement notice dated July 24, 2015, in Brighton Road, Worthing.
Richard Sanderson, 50, of Brighton Road, Lancing, was fined £225 and must pay £22 victim surcharge, £400 costs, after being found guilty of drink-driving (73mg of alcohol in 100ml of breath) in Brighon Road, Lancing, on March 12, 2016. He was disqualified from driving for 18 months.
Mark Smith, 41, of Durrington Hill, Worthing, was discharged conditionally for 12 months and given a restraining order after admitting assault by beating in Worthing on May 29, 2016. He must pay £20 victim surcharge and £620 costs.
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] | 2016-08-31T10:52:39 | null | 2016-08-31T10:56:59 | Visit now for the offbeat news - from the Shoreham Herald | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.shorehamherald.co.uk%2Fnews%2Foffbeat%2Famazon-dash-lets-you-order-your-loo-roll-at-the-touch-of-a-button-1-7553822.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.shorehamherald.co.uk/webimage/1.7553821.1472637399!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Amazon Dash lets you order your loo roll at the touch of a button | null | null | www.shorehamherald.co.uk | For anyone who has found the whole process of internet shopping too much like hard work Amazon has come up with a solution.
The online retailer today revealed that it is introducing its Amazon Dash Buttons to the UK.
The dinky little gadgets are a one-touch way to order a host of popular products without all that complicated rigmarole of actually logging onto your Amazon account and searching for them.
The Dash Buttons are literally that, small plastic boxes housing a button, which when pressed will connect via wi-fi to your Amazon account and using one-click buying order your selected products.
Each button is linked to a particular item and there are 40 brands available from launch so you can get everything from cat food to condoms and nappies to NERF ammunition delivered to your door.
Daniel Rausch, director of Amazon Dash, explained the thinking behind the devices: “We’ve all experienced the frustration of running out of something we need - Dash Button and Dash Replenishment Service are designed to make that moment a thing of the past.
“Dash Buttons offer the convenience of one-click shopping from anywhere in the home - they can be placed near those frequently used items you don’t want to run out of, and when you see supplies running low, the Dash Button makes it easier than ever to order more. Just press the button and your item is on its way.”
The £4.99 devices are only available to Amazon Prime customers, which means you’ll have to sign up to the £79-a-year service to enjoy the Dash Button’s convenience. The good news is that you’ll get £4.99 back off your first order of each product.
Alongside the buttons, Amazon also announced the UK rollout of its Dash Replenishment Service.
Like the button this links to your Amazon account but rather than having to do the ordering yourself it allows connected smart devices to order supplies themselves.
This means the likes of washing machines, dishwashers and printers from big-name brands including Bosch, Samsung, Whirlpool and Siemens can monitor your consumables usage and order more before you run out.
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[] | 2016-08-26T17:09:53 | null | 2016-08-22T18:20:00 | Visit now for the latest football news - direct from the Shoreham Herald | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.shorehamherald.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Ffootball-boss-upbeat-despite-18-0-opening-day-defeat-1-7538832.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.shorehamherald.co.uk/webimage/1.7538861.1471886419!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Football boss upbeat despite 18-0 opening-day defeat | null | null | www.shorehamherald.co.uk | Ferring Football Club boss Ross Harnes felt his side were a little unfortunate in their Southern Combination League Division 2 opening-day defeat on Saturday.
Harnes’ side made the trip to newly-promoted Jarvis Brook and went down 18-0.
Nathan Millroy caused Ferring’s backline all sorts of problems as he netted seven times, while Michael Fuller chipped in with five.
Jarvis Brook were leading by seven goals at the break, before a rampaging second half showing saw them net a further 11 times.
Having had to form a totally new squad over the summer and completing just 45 minutes of competitive pre-season action, Harnes admits things can only get better.
He said: “None of last year’s squad stayed on at the club so I’ve had to reshape the whole team over the summer.
“We were only able to get 45 minutes of competitive action in pre-season, so we’re playing catch up.
“Facing a team that hasn’t lost at home for four years was not an ideal start for us and it was a tough day.
“I don’t think we disgraced ourselves and I believe we will get better as the season goes on.
“It’s a case of building for us and trying to get better week on week.
“We’re at home tomorrow and everyone will be hoping to do better than we did on Saturday.
“We want to make sure we try and make ourselves hard to beat and see what we can do.”
FERRING: Standen; Muddle, Yates, Henton, Wolverston; Kachere, Holt, Rae, Cook; Neave, Eguren.
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[] | 2016-08-26T13:03:16 | null | 2016-08-24T15:55:43 | Visit now for Shoreham lifestyle news and features from the Shoreham Herald | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.shorehamherald.co.uk%2Flifestyle%2Fas-bake-off-kicks-off-tonight-poll-shows-it-s-our-all-time-favourite-reality-talent-show-1-7542000.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.shorehamherald.co.uk/webimage/1.7541999.1472198157!/image/image.jpg | en | null | As Bake Off kicks off tonight poll shows it’s our all-time favourite reality talent show | null | null | www.shorehamherald.co.uk | Since its humble beginnings on BBC 2 in 2010, Great British Bake Off in the last six years has become a national institution and a ratings juggernaut, with last year’s final attracting more than 15 million viewers and making it the biggest television event of 2015.
And with the culinary classic hitting our screens again tonight, not only are TV insiders predicting it will be the most watched hour of television in 2016 so far, but a poll shows it’s by far and away the nation’s favourite reality talent show, completely outshining the likes of Strictly, Britain’s Got Talent and the X-Factor and well ahead of its biggest foodie TV rival MasterChef.
The survey by digital retailer Very also found that it is the show we are most likely to take to social media to tweet or talk about on Facebook.
It’s the show’s controversial moments, as well as some superb baking and fantastic baking-banter between hosts Mel and Sue, and the wonderful Mary Berry, that make it such a ratings smash. And it seems the show is also having a positive impact on retailers, with some even noticing a surge in television sales ahead of the show’s return that rivals demand usually seen ahead of big sporting events.
“Big TV events such as the Olympics often result in a peak in sales of televisions as people want to feel like they’re part of the action. But it’s not just sport on the box that can lead to a spike and last year we actually saw an increase in searches for TVs in the run up to The Great British Bake Off,” said Brendan Shepard from digital retailer Very.
“With Bake Off now probably the biggest TV show in Britain, we expect to see this trend again this year, with everyone getting ready for another autumn of exciting telly.”
The survey also shows whether it’s Bake Off or box sets, we are still a nation of TV addicts, with a third of Brits saying they would prefer to stay in and watch TV than go out, while one in ten have not left the house for an entire weekend because they are so engrossed in a TV series or boxset.
Game of Thrones was voted the best boxset or series of all time ahead of Downton Abbey, Breaking Bad, Sex and the City and Band of Brothers.
The fantasy smash hit was also rated as the TV show those who haven’t watched it need to see, ahead of Breaking Bad, House of Cards and Orange is the New Black.
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[] | 2016-08-26T13:13:10 | null | 2016-08-25T16:56:47 | Visit now for the latest business news - direct from the Shoreham Herald | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.shorehamherald.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fbusiness%2Ffree-food-scheme-hits-million-mark-1-7544895.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.shorehamherald.co.uk/webimage/1.7544894.1472140594!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Free food scheme hits million mark | null | null | www.shorehamherald.co.uk | A surplus food redistribution programme has seen stores donate 21,813 meals to people in need across Sussex.
Tesco stores in Burgess Hill, Crawley, Pulborough, Shoreham and Worthing are part of the Community Food Connection, in partnership with FareShare FoodCloud.
The Sussex contribution has helped the programme reach its first milestone of one million meals of surplus food donated by Tesco stores nationwide.
Rifka Chakkalakal, the programme’s manager at Tesco, said: “We are delighted to see Sussex contribute a fantastic 21,813 meals of surplus food to people in need.
“We believe that no food that could be eaten should go to waste, so we’re excited to continue to grow this initiative.
“That’s why we’re looking for even more charities and community groups to come forward to register for the programme. If you serve food to people in need in your community – we want to hear from you.”
The programme sees stores donating their unsold food to charities and community groups for free. It was launched in Sussex in July and the stores have been working closely with food redistribution charity FareShare, as well as charities in their area.
The programme is part of Tesco’s ongoing pledge to cut food waste, linking to charities and community groups via an app that allows store teams to let them know there is unsold food available at the end of each day.
The unsold food provided includes fresh produce, such as fruit, vegetables and bakery products, plus chilled products like meat, dairy and ready meals.
To date, 2,000 charities and community groups have signed up to the programme. Any charities or community groups that are interested in joining the programme should visit www.fareshare.org.uk/fareshare-foodcloud
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[] | 2016-08-26T13:07:09 | null | 2016-08-26T08:00:00 | Visit now for the latest Brighton & Hove Albion football news - direct from the Shoreham Herald | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.shorehamherald.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Falbion%2Fkayal-excited-ahead-of-massive-away-trip-1-7544776.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.shorehamherald.co.uk/webimage/1.7544775.1472138965!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Kayal excited ahead of ‘massive’ away trip | null | null | www.shorehamherald.co.uk | Albion midfielder Beram Kayal looked ahead to tomorrow’s Championship trip to Newcastle United and said: “It’s one of our biggest games this season.”
Brighton travel to St James’ Park in a league fixture for the first time since 1992 looking to extend their unbeaten start to the season.
Chris Hughton’s side sit second in the table having collected two wins and two draws from their four Championship games so far this season.
However, Saturday’s tea-time clash with relegated Newcastle provides them with their biggest test to date.
Toon boss Rafa Benitez remained at Newcastle this summer and has added several quality additions.
Kayal is expecting a tough test and said: “I think it’s going to be one of our biggest games. We need to be ready, focused and know our strengths.
“We go into it with a lot of confidence, we respect Newcastle and know they have big players and a big manager with a lot of experience but we are going to do a job.”
Having played in Champions League matches and Old Firm derbies for Celtic, Kayal has experienced some great atmospheres.
Saturday will be his first outing at St James’ Park and he said: “It’s going to be massive. I have heard a lot about this stadium. It’s a massive club, massive fans, so it’s going to be a great atmosphere, great experience for all of us and hopefully we will go to them and get the result we want.
“It’s not going to be easy but professional players love the challenge against these teams. We have done everything this week in preparation to be ready.”
Liam Rosenior will be missing for the game following an ankle injury picked up at Reading, while Hughton is yet to make a decision on Dale Stephens’ place in the matchday squad.
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"James Butler"
] | 2016-08-26T13:11:28 | null | 2016-08-25T13:57:05 | Visit now for the latest education news - direct from the Shoreham Herald | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.shorehamherald.co.uk%2Fnews%2Feducation%2Fgcse-results-steyning-grammar-school-1-7544108.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.shorehamherald.co.uk/webimage/1.7545985.1472207865!/image/image.jpg | en | null | GCSE Results: Steyning Grammar School | null | null | www.shorehamherald.co.uk | Steyning Grammar School had reason to celebrate as its students achieved top results despite falling grades nationally.
Its pupils’ progress levels are among the highest in the area, achieving an impressive +0.4 Progress 8 score.
Students at Steyning Grammar School celebrating their results
This new government system shows how much students improve from primary to secondary school based on how much better or worse they do compared to their predicted grades. Click here for a full explanation.
More than two thirds of the school’s students – 67.5 per cent – achieved five A*-Cs including English and Maths.
The school said it was one of its ‘best sets of results in a year of huge changes in the ways students are examined’.
“GCSEs are getting tougher and our results have improved by nearly 4% compared to last year”, it said.
Every group of students, whatever educational challenges they faced, made superb progress compared to similar students nationally Nick Wergan
Three quarters of students gained five A*– Cs in their subjects, with 22 per cent of all grades achieved being A*-As.
Almost 50 per cent of all grades achieved by SGS students were graded A*-B, and 21 per cent of students achieved five or more A*-A grades.
Head teacher Nick Wergan said: “Congratulations to our students for their hard work and grit – they deserved to be successful and I am delighted we increased results in a year where grade boundaries seem to have again gotten more difficult.
“In a changing educational world these are an excellent set of results, and I am hugely grateful to staff and to home for their dedicated support.
Students at Steyning Grammar School celebrating their results
“We are moving now into a system that values the progress every student makes from their own starting points, rather than whether they get a particular benchmark grade, and our early estimation of the progress all our GCSE students made is exceptional.
“Every group of students, whatever educational challenges they faced, made superb progress compared to similar students nationally. We are determined at Steyning Grammar to support every student in being ‘the best they can be’ and I thank our students for rising admirably again to this expectation.”
Nat Nicol, deputy head teacher, said: “I couldn’t be prouder of all students in Year 11 and their achievements, both academically and personally, throughout their time at SGS.
“Their school experience is about much more than just results, but to see the tears of joy and the huge smiles on their faces when receiving their grades this morning makes all of their academic commitment worthwhile.
“I’m delighted that many of them will continue to be part of the SGS family by attending Steyning Grammar School Sixth Form college and wish each and every student success and happiness in their chosen next steps.”
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[] | 2016-08-26T13:09:18 | null | 2016-08-24T12:28:00 | Visit now for the latest football news - direct from the Shoreham Herald | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.shorehamherald.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Fcoates-strike-helps-oak-to-shock-rur-cup-success-1-7541424.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.shorehamherald.co.uk/webimage/1.7541422.1472038046!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Coates’ strike helps Oak to shock RUR Cup success | null | null | www.shorehamherald.co.uk | Remi Coates got the winner as Mile Oak Football Club clinched a shock Sussex RUR Cup second-round win at Broadbridge Heath last night.
Jack Arnold fired Ben Shoulders’ side ahead but Enzo Benn’s own goal levelled things up before Coates’ second-half winner gave Oak a 2-1 victory at division-higher Heath.
Shoulders hailed his players following the fine win and said: “We played really well and deserved the victory.
“We were quick out of the blocks and dominated early on.
“It was a great win against a strong side.”
Arnold fired Oak ahead after six minutes but a mix-up 14 minutes later saw Enzo Benn put through his own net.
Mile Oak recovered well and Coates’ strike five minutes after the break helped Shoulders’ side to a shock success.
Jamie McKenzie nearly added a third late on but he was denied by Pawel Szelemey.
MILE OAK: A.Stenning; Early, D.Pollard, E.Benn, J.Pollard; Arnold, J.Benn, Wedge-Bull, J.Stenning; McKenzie, Coates. Subs: Fuller (J.Stenning), Khan (Coates), Clarke.
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] | 2016-08-29T16:51:49 | null | 2016-08-29T17:17:22 | Visit now for the latest crime news - direct from the Shoreham Herald | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.shorehamherald.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fcrime%2Fcounty-news-new-images-show-armed-man-siege-1-7549523.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.shorehamherald.co.uk/webimage/1.7549517.1472487416!/image/image.jpg | en | null | COUNTY NEWS: New images show armed man siege | null | null | www.shorehamherald.co.uk | New images have shown the ongoing siege between police and an armed man in West Sussex.
As previously reported, Sussex Police were called to Harbour Road in Pagham following reports of a 72-year-old man with a gun using threatening behaviour.
Police are still at the scene of the armed man siege in Pagham. Picture: UKNIP
Police said negotiations with the man are still ongoing at this stage.
The siege is well into its second day. Read more here.
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"The Restaurant Inspector"
] | 2016-08-26T13:00:35 | null | 2016-08-22T09:16:30 | Visit now for Shoreham lifestyle news and features from the Shoreham Herald | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.shorehamherald.co.uk%2Flifestyle%2Frestaurant-review-halfway-by-name-but-no-half-measures-1-7537547.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.shorehamherald.co.uk/webimage/1.7537536.1471853763!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Restaurant Review: Halfway by name but no half measures | null | null | www.shorehamherald.co.uk | On the neighbouring table a party of four were celebrating an 18th birthday.
Coincidentally, we knew the Dudmans but hadn’t seen them in some years.
The Halfway Bridge
Now daughter Emily had reached the first key milestone in her life and had persuaded family and friends that she wanted to mark it with a lunch at the Halfway Bridge.
What made the choice the more remarkable was that for more than a year, Emily has worked there serving at tables.
Most youngsters would rather celebrate a birthday anywhere but the place of work. But clearly Emily knew quality when she saw it - and had an ambition to enjoy a taste of it as a customer too.
New head chef Luke Gale had made her a stunning cake with a handcrafted and rather cute little elephant on the top.
The Halfway Bridge
She was thrilled.
But then, Luke is something of a culinary wonder. A rare find in a country pub.
His plates are not merely packed with local produce, they are presented with a certain creative elegance.
We chatted to him as we left. A trained pastry chef he is as unassuming as he is talented. In his six months since he arrived, he’s made a number of changes to the menu.
The Halfway Bridge
For him it’s about preparing everything from scratch.
He’s good. The food is excellent. It aims to focus on seasonal dishes with a traditional English and Mediterranean flair.
When we visited on a Saturday lunchtime, there was a choice of the set menu - two courses £18; three courses £22 - or the a la carte. Some daily specials increased our options.
The prices are dearer than you would find in city centre chain restaurants. But this is unpretentious quality dining.
The Halfway Bridge
For those wanting something more akin to pub grub, there are the classics. Beer battered haddock, hand cut chips, pea puree (£15.50) or chargrilled burger with all the trimmings (£14.50).
This is, after all, a country inn and is proud of the traditional drinking area even though the restaurant is an increasingly vital part of the economic mix of places to which most customers must drive.
It’s an old pub - standing for some 250 years. And as the name suggests, it’s located half way between Midhurst and Petworth.
Originally a watermill it became a coaching inn in the 17th century and now offers six en-suite rooms and one suite housed in Cowdray Barns, the inn’s former stable yard.
The young team is led by general manager Billy Lewis-Bowker, a man with a warm smile and a reassuring sense of calm.
Sophie served us. But I guess on any other day it could have been Emily.
The Halfway Bridge
Fish of the day and roast loin of pork followed starters of homemade soup, and gin and tonic cured sea trout.
Strawberries and cream with a twist and warm triple chocolate brownie with honeycomb and lime ice cream completed the meal.
It’s a beautiful location in the heart of the South Downs for an inn.
On the day of our visit, the weather was mixed. Sunshine one moment, rain the next.
But there was nothing mixed about the quality of the visit. The service was pleasant and the food was excellent. A real cut above pub grub.
It was all in the detail. The slight bitterness of the tonic gave a real edge to the sea trout.
The triple chocolate brownie oozed temptation.
Although we were invited guests of the AA rosette restaurant, there was no link to a commercial arrangement with them. We were there to write an honest opinion.
We raised a glass of Upperton sparkling rose to celebrate the chance meeting of Emily and her family.
And - having checked out other diners’ meals to ensure no favouritism - vowed to return and enjoy a little more of Luke’s cooking when we were off duty too.
There were no half measures at the Halfway Bridge.
The Halfway Bridge
The Halfway Bridge
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] | 2016-08-26T18:50:08 | null | 2016-08-26T19:19:22 | Get the latest breaking news from the Shoreham Herald - politics, transport, education, health, environment and more, updated daily. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.shorehamherald.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fparents-of-murdered-teen-pay-tribute-to-their-beautiful-girl-1-7547041.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.shorehamherald.co.uk/webimage/1.7547040.1472235963!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Parents of murdered teen pay tribute to their ‘beautiful girl’ | null | null | www.shorehamherald.co.uk | The parents of a teenager whose body was found on Thursday have paid a heartfelt tribute to their ‘beautiful girl’ and released a photograph of her, Sussex police has said.
Sharon Grice and Richard Green of Hove, parents of Shana Grice, 19, said: “Shana is our beautiful girl, a kind thoughtful, caring daughter who always thought of others.
Shana is our beautiful girl, a kind thoughtful, caring daughter who always thought of others Sharon Grice and Richard Green
“We would like to thank Ashley and his family for their support.
“We would also like to thank everyone for their beautiful kind words.
“We would like to ask that our privacy be respected through this difficult time.”
According to Sussex Police, Ashley was Shana’s current boyfriend.
Shana’s body was found at her address in Chrisdory Road, Mile Oak, on Thursday morning.
The 27-year old man arrested on Thursday on suspicion of murder in Burgess Hill is still in custody for interview and further enquiries, police said.
Magistrates at Brighton today granted a warrant authorising his continued detention if necessary until Sunday.
A post-mortem is currently taking place in Brighton but is not expected to conclude until later tonight.
As previously announced, the death has been notified to the Independent Police Complaints Commission. To read the full story, click here.
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[] | 2016-08-26T13:12:47 | null | 2016-08-25T09:51:03 | Visit now for the latest politics news - direct from the Shoreham Herald | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.shorehamherald.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fpolitics%2Fsouthern-calls-for-fresh-talks-to-avert-two-day-rail-strike-1-7542994.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.shorehamherald.co.uk/webimage/1.7540040.1472120584!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Southern calls for fresh talks to avert two-day rail strike | null | null | www.shorehamherald.co.uk | Southern bosses have called for fresh talks with union officials to avert a two-day rail strike planned in a fortnight.
Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) has been locked in a bitter dispute with the RMT union for months over plans for conductors to become on-board supervisors.
Drivers would operate train doors instead of the conductors, something the union has objected to on safety grounds.
It has already held four walkouts since April and has planned a 48-hour strike starting on Wednesday September 7 after talks to end the dispute broke down last week.
But GTR, which runs Southern, Gatwick Express, and Thameslink services, has urged the RMT to return to the negotiating table.
Alex Foulds, Southern’s passenger services director, said: “We’ve had a summer of travel chaos for hundreds of thousands of people and they are now proposing yet more misery and disruption in the week when people go back to work and back to school.
“This futile dispute is not about safety and no-one is losing their jobs or taking a pay cut.
“The fact is we are creating good jobs - jobs that attracted over 850 enquiries within 24 hours of being advertised, with good terms and conditions. We’ve made a fair and comprehensive offer and perhaps it’s an offer that the RMT should put to their members to consider.
“Mick Cash [general secretary at the RMT] says it’s an urgent priority to talk. We 100 per cent agree and our door remains open to the RMT to sit round the table with us, directly or back at Acas, to find a solution.
“Customers are expecting and demanding that we both make every conceivable effort to find a way forward. For our part we remain ready, willing and able to do that and we’ll clear the diary to try and sort it.
“We have an open mind to all options that lead to the implementation of our proposal to introduce the new on-board roles on our trains and enhance the services we want to provide our customers. Enough is enough. Let’s stop the strikes and settle it! We need to get back on track and give customers and staff their normal lives back.”
In response Mr Cash said: “RMT is committed to serious and genuine talks and has been right from the moment that the proposals on the guards on Southern were first unveiled.
“That position has not changed and we remain committed to getting back round the table with the company in proper negotiations. That talks process has been repeatedly undermined by Southern trying to bind us into a set of rigid pre-conditions.
“A major obstacle to progress now is the fact that Southern fired the starting gun on the dash to Driver Only Operation at the weekend. We would call on the company to row back, get back round the table and allow talks to take place without preconditions and without the immediate threat to the safety critical role hanging over our members heads.”
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[] | 2016-08-29T14:51:18 | null | 2016-08-29T14:45:00 | Visit now for the latest football news - direct from the Shoreham Herald | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.shorehamherald.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Ften-man-golds-gain-first-league-win-1-7548997.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.shorehamherald.co.uk/webimage/1.7548996.1472478223!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Ten-man Golds gain first league win | null | null | www.shorehamherald.co.uk | Littlehampton Football Club claimed their first Southern Combination League Premier Division victory of the season with a 3-1 success over rivals Lancing at Culver Road today.
Strikes from Chris Darwin, Ben Gray and substitute Jack Cole ensured Ady Baker bagged his maiden competitive victory since taking charge in the summer.
With Littlehampton leading 1-0 on the hour, Danny Hand was shown a straight red card for a late lunge on George Fenton but a fine showing in the final 30 minutes helped them to victory.
Golds boss Baker felt it was a much deserved triumph and said: “I’m absolutely delighted to get this first win.
“I was really pleased with the way we performed, especially after going down to ten men.
“Our discipline after we lost Danny was absolutely superb, we kept our shape and I was just over the moon with everyone.”
Golds took a one-goal lead into the interval thanks to Darwin’s strike on 35 minutes.
Neat play from Gary Peters saw him find Ben Gray, before his chipped pass played Darwin in and he fired home.
Hand then received his marching orders on the hour mark following a reckless tackle on Fenton.
Despite being a man down, Golds doubled their lead six minutes later.
Darwin’s trickery saw him create some pace before his fizzed cross was tapped home by Gray.
Baker’s first three points as boss were all but secured 15 minutes from time thanks to substitute Cole’s crisp half-volley finish.
Lancing were given some hope on 83 minutes when Ross Adams was felled by Dean Janman, with a penalty awarded.
Lewis Finney slotted into the bottom corner but that proved just a consolation as Littlehampton held on.
Lancers boss Ash Bailey felt his side’s showing was not good enough and said: “It’s tough to take if I’m honest. I thought we were the better team in the first half but I’ve said this before it’s pointless having all the possession but making no use of it.
“It’s all about goals they win you games, they’ve had three of four opportunities and scored three times, we’ve probably had five or six and only got one goal.”
LANCING: D’Cruz; Taylor, Bygraves, Pollard, Fenton; Hendy, Mills; Donaldson, Caplin, Finney; Garnham. Subs: Sharman, Waterman (Caplin, 76) Heath (Donaldson, 76), Adams (Taylor, 76) Green.
LITTLEHAMPTON: Hutchings; Peters, Farrell, McKay, Chaplin; Janman, Ball; Hand, Kew, Darwin; Gray. Subs: Bates (Janman), O’Connor (Ball), Cole (Darwin, 76), Van Crughten, Askew. | http://www.shorehamherald.co.uk/sport/football/ten-man-golds-gain-first-league-win-1-7548997 | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.shorehamherald.co.uk/70638575c5bcabdf53ceb037d33ada7d81cdaadbf48d74975057027dcb73f63c.json |
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Katherine and Emily Broadhurst, from Lyminster, shared a staggering 22 A* and A grades between them.
Katherine gained three A*s, seven As and one B, while Emily got five A*s and six As.
They admit there was competition between them, but that it’s always friendly as they helped each other revise for their exams.
“We’re both really happy,” Katherine said. “We studied hard together, we made index cards for each other.
“I was actually hoping to do a bit better, the one B is quite annoying.”
Emily added: “I won’t be rubbing it in too much (about doing slightly better). We’re really happy for each other.”
St Philip Howard in Barnham celebrated some of their best ever results, see the full story here
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Keith Bilsland, 49, of King Edward Avenue, Worthing, was given an eight-week prison sentence, suspended for 12 months, and must have treatement for alcohol dependency after being found guilty of using threatening words or behaviour in Worthing on April 1, 2016. He was given a two-week concurrent prison sentence, suspended for 12 months, after admitting obstructing a police constable in Worthing on April 1, 2016. He was given a two-week concurrent prison sentence, suspended for 12 months, after admitting assault in Worthing on April 10, 2016. He also admitted failing to surrender to custody at Worthing Magistrates’ Court on April 19, 2016, and on April 28, 2016, no separate penalty. He must pay £80 victim surcharge, £100 costs.
Sarah Bjortomt, 23, of New Road, Littlehampton, was given a community order and must carry out 60 hours’ unpaid work after admitting drink-driving (104mg of alcohol in 100ml of breath) at the Portfield Roundabout, Chichester, on July 11, 2016. She was also fined £85 and must pay £85 victim surcharge. She was disqualified from driving for 24 months.
Jamie Preston, 24, of Daniel Close, Lancing, was given a community order and must carry out 160 hours’ unpaid work after admitting two charges of assaulting a police constable in Worthing on March 11, 2016; and resisting a police constable in Worthing on March 11, 2016. He must also complete the Thinking Skills Programme and pay a total of £300 compensation, £60 victim surcharge, £250 costs. He also admitted disorderly behaviour while drunk in Worthing on March 11, 2016, and assaulting a police constable in Worthing on March 11, 2016, no separate penalty.
Jason Jones, 36, of Hawke Close, Rustington, was fined £150 and must pay £20 victim surcharge, £775 costs, after being found guilty of using threatening words or behaviour in Rustington on April 4, 2016. He must pay £269 compensation, no separate penalty, after being found guilty of damaging a delivery van in Rustington on April 4, 2016.
Catherine Beech, 59, of Gloucester Road, Littlehampton, was given a community order and must carry out 150 hours’ unpaid work after admitting drink-driving (130mg of alcohol in 100ml of breath) in Wick Street, Littlehampton, on July 14, 2016; and failing to stop after an accident in which damage was caused to another vehicle in Wick Parade car park, on July 14, 2016. She must pay £85 victim surcharge, £85 costs, and was disqualified from driving for 36 months.
Yasmin Caryer, 23, of Peel Close, Wick, was fined £410 and must pay £41 victim surcharge, £85 costs, after admitting drink-driving (94mg of alcohol in 100ml of breath) in Manning Road, Wick, on July 10, 2016. She was disqualified from driving for 24 months.
Roger Gould, 72, of Homewood, Findon, was fined £165 and must pay £30 victim surcharge, £85 costs, after admitting drug-driving (68ug/L cocaine) in Storrington Road, Storrington, on May 27, 2016. He was disqualified from driving for 36 months. He also admitted drug driving (600 ug/L Benzoylecgonine) in Storrington Road, Storrington, on May 27, 2016.
Billy Betts, 24, of Irene Avenue, Lancing, was given a 26-week prison sentence, suspended for 12 months, and must have mental health treatment after admitting making a threat to kill a police officer in Southwick on May 28, 2015. He was given a four-week concurrent prison sentence, suspended for 12 months, after admitting causing £250 damage to a door in Southwick on May 28, 2015. He must pay £230 compensation, £85 costs and £115 victim surcharge. He also admitted breaching a community order, which was revoked, and was given three four-week concurrent prison sentences, suspended for 12 months, for the original offences of theft from Debenhams on February 10, 2016; and two charges of assault by beating in Crawley on February 25, 2016.
Derek Beaumont, 56, of Oakleigh Court, Oakleigh Close, Worthing, was fined £50 and must pay £30 victim surcharge, £85 costs, after admitting disorderly behaviour while drunk at The Gardners Arms, Sompting, on July 1, 2016. He was fined £100 after admitting possessing cannabis in West Street, Sompting, on July 1, 2016.
Jason Murphy, 48, of Ingleside Crescent, Lancing, was fined £130 and must pay £30 victim surcharge, £85 costs, after admitting using threatening words or behaviour at Worthing Railway Station on May 21, 2016.
Christopher Hyder, 23, of Scott Lodge, York Road, Littlehampton, admitted breaching a suspended sentence order and a prison sentence of four weeks was implemented. He was given an eight-week consecutive prison sentence after admitting drug-driving (8mg Delta-9-THC per litre of blood) in Broadpiece, Littlehampton, on June 7, 2016. He was given an eight-week concurrent prison sentence after admitting drug-driving (56mg Benzoylecgonine per litre of blood) in Broadpiece, Littlehampton, on June 7, 2016. He msut pay £115 victim surcharge and was disqualified from driving for two years. He also admitted driving without insurance and driving without a licence, no separate penalty.
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A statement from Sussex Police said: “Emergency services remain outside a house in Harbour Road, Pagham this morning (29 August) as trained police negotiators continue communication with a lone 72-year-old man who is still believed to have a gun.
Police have cordoned off a house in Harbour Road, Pagham and are negotiating with a man armed with a gun. Picture: Eddie Mitchell
“Police were called to the property at around 4.10pm on Sunday (28 August) to a report of threatening behaviour.
“A woman known to the man was also in the house, but she left shortly after police arrival and is safe and well.
“The 72-year-old man remains in the property alone.
“A police cordon is still in place and the road remains closed.”
Local residents in Harbour Road have been advised to stay inside Detective Superintendent Nick Sloan
Detective Superintendent Nick Sloan said: “The safety of the local community is our utmost priority.
“Local residents in Harbour Road have been advised to stay inside, but should they wish to or need to leave their properties, we will be able to facilitate this with police support.
“Communication continues with the lone man in the house and we hope to resolve this situation as quickly and safely as possible.”
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Highways England said the northbound lanes were fully reopened and two out of three of the southbound lanes had reopened after being closed between junctions one and four for more than a day.
The collision on the M20 is causing problems for anyone driving to Kent. Picture: Eddie Mitchell
The closure comes after a lorry struck a footbridge in Kent yesterday, causing it to collapse. Read more here.
Prior to the reopening, Highways England south east operations manager Gary Coleman said everything was being done to reopen the motorway again, but safety had to come first both for workers and drivers.
“We are facing a real challenge to lift two HGVs and a motorbike clear of the scene and deal with all of the rubble from the collapsed bridge strewn across both carriageways. “There is also the issue of the remaining part of the footbridge, which is still in place over the coast-bound side of the motorway. We have crews on scene ready to take action as soon as the police have completed their investigation. We also have cranes en route and lighting so work can continue through the night.
“We are doing everything we can to safely reopen the motorway, but we’d ask drivers to please bear with us as this is a complex operation and it will take time and skill to complete. We’ll keep everyone updated.”
The collision on the M20 is causing problems for anyone driving to Kent. Picture: Eddie Mitchell
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[] | 2016-08-26T13:10:32 | null | 2016-08-24T20:04:48 | Visit now for the latest cricket news - direct from the Shoreham Herald | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.shorehamherald.co.uk%2Fsport%2Fcricket%2Fsussex-collapse-changes-course-of-glamorgan-clash-1-7542563.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.shorehamherald.co.uk/webimage/1.7542562.1472065473!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Sussex collapse changes course of Glamorgan clash | null | null | www.shorehamherald.co.uk | Graham Wagg’s three wicket burst in four balls completely changed the course of Sussex’s innings and also the game as the visitors lost their last eight wickets for only 51 runs in 25 overs.
The Glamorgan seamer thrived in the cloudy conditions, and during his spell also claimed his 200th first class wicket for Glamorgan.
Sussex were indebted to Chris Nash, who struck the 22nd century of his career, before Glamorgan reached 50 for 1 in their second innings- a lead of 19.
Sussex had resumed on 111 for 1 with night watchman Danny Briggs giving Nash useful support, and the second wicket pair had added 69 before Nash called his partner for a risky single in the last over before lunch with Briggs comfortably run out for 36.
Briggs had been fortunate to survive an excellent opening spell against Tim Van Der Gugten who regularly passed the outside edge, but Briggs’ determination carried him through until his dismissal.
Nash, meanwhile played watchfully, sharing a partnership of 52 with Luke Wells before Wells was bowled by Craig Meschede, and at 232 for 3, Sussex were in sight of a substantial first innings lead before Wagg’s dramatic over and the subsequent collapse.
Nash had completed his third championship century of the season from 284 balls with 18 fours, when Wagg began his 18th over; with his second ball Christian Davies edged to the wicketkeeper, his fourth dismissed Luke Wright who wafted outside the off stump, then the next delivery bowled David Wiese.
An early tea was then taken because of bad light, which might have made the three batsmen dismissed by Wagg wonder why the decision had not been taken before the over had started.
After the break, Nash’s six and half hour vigil ended when he was bowled by Van Der Gugten for 132, and the tail quickly followed with Glamorgan’s seamers rewarded for their accuracy throughout the innings.
Apart from David Lloyd, who only bowled one over, Van der Gugten, Meschede and Wagg’s economy rate was under three runs an over with Hogan’s under two.
When Glamorgan started their second innings, 31 runs adrift, Selman did manage to get off the mark after four successive ducks, but did not last long before he was leg before in Steve Magoffin’s second over.
Nash praised Glamorgan’s bowlers after his century: “They bowled really well, in the right areas, and kept it tight throughout the innings”.
He also praised Briggs who as nightwatchman put on 69 for the second wicket, saying: “Danny helped me a lot and is in the form of his life with the bat these days. We are still in the game, and need to fight back tomorrow.”
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[] | 2016-08-26T13:11:01 | null | 2016-08-26T13:23:33 | Get the latest breaking news from the Shoreham Herald - politics, transport, education, health, environment and more, updated daily. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.shorehamherald.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fillegal-tobacco-and-cigarettes-found-in-shop-raid-1-7546315.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.shorehamherald.co.uk/webimage/1.7546314.1472214196!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Illegal tobacco and cigarettes found in shop raid | null | null | www.shorehamherald.co.uk | A shop in Worthing has been found selling £900 worth of illegal tobacco following an investigation by Trading Standards.
A statement by West Sussex County Council said 1.6kg of tobacco and 600 cigarettes were found concealed in a stock room wall behind a fire exit sign and in the ceiling of the stock room covered by a light fitting.
The tobacco was found by West Sussex Trading Standards working alongside Phoebe and YoYo, sniffer dogs from B.W.Y Canine Ltd.
The council said officers visited the shop on Thursday August 25 following a tip off from a local resident.
David Barling, county council cabinet member for residents’ services, said: “This successful investigation by our Trading Standards team once again highlights our committal to stopping illegal trade in West Sussex.
“The excellent work our Trading Standards team has done here helps to protect consumers and businesses who comply with the law from unscrupulous traders.”
Illicit tobacco is often cheaper than legal tobacco but carries increased risks.
Richard Sargeant, Trading Standards team manager, said: “While cheap tobacco products may seem attractive the fact is that it does not self-extinguish, which is a major fire hazard and has led to house fires in the past.
“We are grateful for the information provided by the resident and will continue clamping down on this illegal trade.”
The investigation continues.
Anyone with information about illicit tobacco can contact the Citizens Advice Consumer Helpline on 03454 04 05 06 or can report details online at www.westsussex.gov.uk/tsreport.
For help stopping smoking visit www.smokefreewestsussex.co.uk.
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[] | 2016-08-26T13:13:37 | null | 2016-08-19T07:29:18 | Get the latest breaking news from the Shoreham Herald - politics, transport, education, health, environment and more, updated daily. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.shorehamherald.co.uk%2Fnews%2Farundel-festival-enjoy-life-s-extremes-with-paula-in-arundel-1-7534458.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.shorehamherald.co.uk/webimage/1.7534888.1471599432!/image/image.jpg | en | null | ARUNDEL FESTIVAL: Enjoy life’s extremes with Paula in Arundel | null | null | www.shorehamherald.co.uk | Soprano Paula Sides will be confronting life and death on all our behalf when she performs with the Hanover Band as part of this year’s Arundel Festival. She joins them in St Nicholas Church, Arundel on Saturday, August 27, at 7.30pm when the programme will be Dvorak – Serenade Op.22 in E; Strauss – Horn Concerto No.1 in Eb; Puccini – Operatic soprano arias (Vissie d’arte & Un bel di vedremo); Dvorak – Song to the Moon (Rusalka), Serenade Op.44 in d; and Strauss – Morgen Op.27 No.4.
“As an opera singer, you are always dying on stage,” Paula says. “You have to really come to terms with what you think about life and death… so that everyone else can come away thinking their life maybe isn’t so bad after all! I love Morgen by Strauss. It is one of the most magical pieces I have ever had the privilege to perform, several times in several different ways, once with piano, once with a violinist for a concert which gave it a just a completely-different feel – and this will be the first time I have done it with an orchestral arrangement. It’s one of those pieces you will always remember. Many people look at it as someone looking at life before they die, the feeling of completion that you can really only capture in song, especially lieder because of the simplicity of the whole thing. I think you have just got to speak it. Its poetry is simple, and you have got to try to capture that feeling of telling it in a very intimate, very honest way. Really, it is about capturing that honesty – and capturing it with the audience. Nothing is light about the German romantics. They are full of the most extreme emotions. They make you come to terms with the most difficult things, like approaching death, and that’s what enhances life.”
Something similar is happening in the Puccini arias – Vissie d’arte from Tosca and Un bel di vedremo from Madame Butterfly.
“With Butterfly, you have got a woman who dies out of honour and heartbreak. She feels she has shamed her family and is also completely heartbroken. She dies because she realises that the man she has married and loved was just wanting a bit of pleasure while he was in Japan. Hers is an honour death because she feels she has shamed herself and her family. Puccini really captures her character, and in Un bel di, she is all ‘He is coming back, he is coming back, he is coming back!’ before she realises he is married to somebody else and has a different life. The aria is her almost-hysterical hopes.”
As for Vissie d’arte, you imagine the woman in question is the ultimate strong woman: “But there is so much vulnerability. She is so vulnerable that her boyfriend is going to leave her. She is madly jealous and has no confidence at all that she will hang on to her man. She is the stereotypical opera singer – ‘Please love me!’ But in this aria, she realises she has got to make a deal with the most despicable man, to have sex with him to make him free her lover. Operas are never light! But that’s what people love, the fact that you are always in the throes of the most extreme emotions and passions...”
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[] | 2016-08-26T13:04:58 | null | 2016-08-04T13:45:02 | Visit now for Shoreham lifestyle news and features from the Shoreham Herald | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.shorehamherald.co.uk%2Flifestyle%2Ftop-10-best-selling-crime-novels-of-last-five-years-on-kobo-revealed-1-7511711.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.shorehamherald.co.uk/webimage/1.7511710.1470314665!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Top 10 best-selling crime novels of last five years on Kobo revealed | null | null | www.shorehamherald.co.uk | There’s nothing like a gripping thriller or crime novel to sink your teeth into during your summer holiday.
And one man who knows a thing or two about the genre is Simon Brett OBE. As a crime fiction writer, from novels, plays, TV shows and radio and former president of the Detection Club – a society set up in the 1930s by a group of mystery writers including Agatha Christie and Dorothy L Sayers, who better to give you a guide to the best contemporary crime novels to add to your holiday reading list.
Watch the video where Simon and writer Emma Kenny count down the top 10 best-selling crime novels of all time on Kobo – and find out some fascinating facts about the novels and authors who wrote them.
Top 10 Bestselling Crime Novels of all Time from Kobo
1 One Cold Night - Katia Lief
2 The Husband’s Secret - Liane Moriarty
3 The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo - Stieg Larsson
4 Gone Again - Doug Johnstone
5 The Cuckoo’s Calling - Robert Galbraith
6 The Girl Who Kicked The Hornets’ Nest - Stieg Larsson
7 The Girl Who Played With Fire - Stieg Larsson
8 The Detective’s Daughter - Lesley Thomson
9 Never Tell - Alafair Burke
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[] | 2016-08-26T13:10:03 | null | 2016-08-25T15:00:00 | Visit now for the latest Brighton & Hove Albion football news - direct from the Shoreham Herald | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.shorehamherald.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Falbion%2Fmidfielder-holla-released-by-brighton-1-7544289.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.shorehamherald.co.uk/webimage/1.7544287.1472132804!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Midfielder Holla released by Brighton | null | null | www.shorehamherald.co.uk | Midfielder Danny Holla has left Albion after the club and player agreed to mutually terminate his contract.
The 28-year-old Dutch midfielder did have a year left to run on a three-year deal, signed when he joined Albion in 2014 on a free transfer from Den Haag.
He has played in Albion’s two EFL Cup fixtures against Colchester and Oxford this season but had limited other first-team opportunities.
Seagulls boss Chris Hughton said: “With the options and competition we have in midfield, Danny has found his chances very limited, and that situation is unlikely to change.
“It hasn’t really worked out as Danny or the club had hoped. That can sometimes happen in football, but what I can say is that he has been really professional in his approach and his attitude to training has been first class throughout my time as manager.
“He works hard in training, and he has been ready to play when needed, but those times have been far too infrequent for his liking, and at this stage of his career he wants to be playing regular football, so this is the right move for the club and player.”
Holla scored once in 33 appearances for the club.
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[
"James Butler"
] | 2016-08-28T10:51:14 | null | 2016-08-28T11:10:43 | Visit now for the latest crime news - direct from the Shoreham Herald | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.shorehamherald.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fcrime%2Fcounty-news-murder-suspect-released-on-bail-1-7547931.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.shorehamherald.co.uk/webimage/1.7547920.1472378398!/image/image.jpg | en | null | COUNTY NEWS: Murder suspect released on bail | null | null | www.shorehamherald.co.uk | A man suspected of murdering a 19-year-old woman has been released on bail, police have said.
The 27-year-old man from Portslade was arrested on suspicion of murder on Thursday in Burgess Hill after police officers found the body of Shana Grice at her address in Chrisdory Road, Mile Oak at just before 9.45am.
Flowers were placed at the scene of Shana Grice's murder yesterday, Saturday, August 27. Picture: Eddie Mitchell
He has been released on bail until September 29 pending further enquiries, Sussex Police added.
Her parents paid tribute to their daughter, who they described as their ‘beautiful girl’. Read more here.
Flowers were placed at the scene yesterday while the investigation continues.
Detective Superintendent Jason Taylor said: “This remains an ongoing investigation and has understandably come as a shock to the local community.
Flowers were placed at the scene of Shana Grice's murder yesterday, Saturday, August 27. Picture: Eddie Mitchell
“Our thoughts are with Shana Grice’s family and friends and we would ask anyone who saw anything suspicious in the area, no matter how insignificant you may think it was, to get in touch.”
Witnesses can email 101@sussex.pnn.police.uk or call 101 quoting Operation Bow.
Alternatively, witnesses can call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or by visiting crimestoppers-uk.org.
As previously reported, the death has been notified to the body which handles police complaints because officers had contact with Shana before she was murdered. Click here to read more.
Shana Grice, 19, has been named by Sussex Police as the murder victim. Picture: Sussex Police
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"James Butler"
] | 2016-08-29T18:51:48 | null | 2016-08-29T18:20:19 | Get the latest breaking news from the Shoreham Herald - politics, transport, education, health, environment and more, updated daily. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.shorehamherald.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fsudden-death-reported-in-suburban-road-1-7549645.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.shorehamherald.co.uk/webimage/1.6995141.1472491425!/image/image.jpg | en | null | ‘Sudden death’ reported in suburban road | null | null | www.shorehamherald.co.uk | Emergency services have attended a death at an address in Worthing that was described as ‘sudden’ by police.
Sussex Police said officers were sent to a property at Grove Road, Broadwater at around 12.30pm today following reports of a death.
The police have issued a statement which said: “Police are currently in attendance at an address in Grove Road, Broadwater following the report of a sudden death.
“The circumstances are currently unexplained and have required the attendance of specialist officers.
“Police believe the circumstances to relate to one address, with no other residents or members of the public in danger.”
A spokesperson added that the coroner’s office had been informed and that two police vehicles were currently at the scene.
They added that ambulances and the fire service had also been in attendance.
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] | 2016-08-26T13:11:11 | null | 2016-08-26T12:30:54 | Visit now for the latest education news - direct from the Shoreham Herald | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.shorehamherald.co.uk%2Fnews%2Feducation%2Fheads-support-big-education-changes-1-7546169.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.shorehamherald.co.uk/webimage/1.7546164.1472214467!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Heads support big education changes | null | null | www.shorehamherald.co.uk | It was always easy to work out how well a school had performed when it came to GCSEs.
You took the latest batch of A*s and compared them to last year’s results. Simple.
Millais School Head Teacher Alison Lodwick (Pic by Jon Rigby) SUS-150510-170504008
Things have changed now, and this year’s youngsters were the last to have their results rated at A*-G.
They will also be the last to take re-sits in November and were the first to have their progress examined under a tough new government system, which will see under-performing schools facing the wrath of Ofsted.
It’s all a little confusing and a lot to take in in one go, but let’s look at the changes one by one.
First, the grade changes. Next year’s results will be graded 9-1 rather than A*-G, with 9 being the highest.
It’s entirely up to the schools what they publish but the only thing that counts from this year is Progress 8. Department for Education
At the top of the pile, grades 9, 8 and 7 will be the equivalent of the current A*/A. The top 20 per cent of those students will receive a grade 9, which has been described as something akin to an A**.
There’s a new top target to aim for.
At the other end of the scale, grade 4 will be the equivalent of scraping a C pass, with grade 5 likely to be the standard set for what is now called a ‘good’ pass.
When it comes to re-sits, students will only be able to retake maths and English in November. No other subject re-sits will be allowed.
There had become something of a culture of re-sits over the past few years. If a child failed an exam, they could retake it until they got the result they wanted – and the result that looked best in the school’s league tables.
It was a bit like messing up a battle when playing a computer game then reloading and reloading until the battle was won. The end result was good but it didn’t really demonstrate any skill – just the ability to avoid making the same mistakes.
Finally we come to Progress 8, which is something of a headache to understand but has been well received by Sussex headteachers.
It’s also the important score when it comes to meeting the government’s required standards.
As one spokesman from the Department for Education put it: “It’s entirely up to the schools what they publish but the only thing that counts from this year is Progress 8.”
To put it simply, it’s a way of measuring the progress made by pupils from the end of primary school to the end of secondary school.
Each child’s progress is measured across eight subjects and then compared to the progress made by children all over the country who started with the same attainment level.
For example, if Anna started secondary school with high Key Stage 2 SATs results, her progress at the end of Year 11 would be judged against children who started from an equally high point.
If she entered secondary school with low SATs results, her progress would be measured against others who had an equally low starting point.
Children who attend independent schools, special schools, pupil referral units, alternative provision or hospital schools are not included in this system.
Anna’s Key Stage 2 score would have been used to predict her results in eight subject areas. Whether or nor she meets those expectations determines her Progress 8 score.
A score of zero means Anna performed exactly as predicted – all is well, progress has been made. Anything above zero means she made better than expected progress – which is good news for her school.
Anything below zero means her progress was not as high as expected.
That would be worrying for Anna’s school, because its overall Progress 8 score is calculated using the mean average of all its pupils’ scores.
The government has set a baseline standard of -0.5 for schools. If a school fails to reach that standard, an Ofsted inspection will be triggered.
As for the eight subjects which give Progress 8 its name, there is a heavy focus on core areas.
Each child must take maths and English plus three English Baccalaureate subjects such as science, computer science, history, geography and languages.
The maths is worth double points as is the English if the students takes both English language and English literature.
They can then include three subjects of choice – which must come from an approved list of qualifications if they are to count towards their score.
As mentioned, Progress 8 has been welcomed by many headteachers in Sussex.
Jules White, head of Tanbridge House School, said the new system was “much fairer”.
He added: “It ensures that a broader basket of subjects are counted but maths and English are still weighted - quite rightly - more heavily than other subjects.
“The old thresholds made a ‘C’ too important and now every grade counts. There still remains a problem that progress is measured from Key Stage 2 results which are far too variable at the moment.”
Dr Alison Lodwick, head of Millais School, agreed. She said: “I consider that measuring progress is a far more accurate method of judging achievement. Attainment can give a false impression of progress and therefore the starting point must be the baseline data for each child if progress is be accurately assessed.
“Therefore, when parents, employers, the press and the public in general gets used to the new way of looking and reporting results - as it sounds a bit complicated to many at the moment - it will be a fairer judgement on how much actual progress has been made by students and schools.”
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] | 2016-08-28T14:51:28 | null | 2016-08-28T13:55:28 | Get the latest breaking news from the Shoreham Herald - politics, transport, education, health, environment and more, updated daily. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.shorehamherald.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fcounty-news-missing-swimmer-found-safe-and-well-1-7548058.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.shorehamherald.co.uk/webimage/1.7492104.1472389278!/image/image.jpg | en | null | COUNTY NEWS: Missing swimmer ‘found safe and well’ | null | null | www.shorehamherald.co.uk | The swimmer believed to have been missing at a Sussex beach has been found, the coastguard has announced.
In a statement released by HM Coastguard, it said the reason for the major search at Camber Sands was that lifeguards were not on duty at the time it was reported. Click here to read more about the search.
The RNLI has provided five to six lifeguards who are working from 9am to 6pm this Bank Holiday weekend at the beach.
A spokesperson for the coastguard said: “There was major reason for concern as this is a dangerous beach and lifeguards were not on yet on duty at the time the swimmer was missed. It’s a great relief that this person has been found safe and well.”
It comes after five men lost their lives at the beach on Wednesday.
A statement from Sussex Police said: “Police were called at around 9.40am on Sunday (28 August) to report concern for the welfare of a woman who was seen entering the sea on Camber Sands Beach at around 8am.
“It was believed the woman, who was described as white with dark hair and wearing a black swimming costume, had left a pair of sandals on the beach which had still not been retrieved.
“Officers helped both the Coastguard and RNLI conduct a thorough search of the coastline, which included the Coastguard helicopter.
“A woman matching the description of the swimmer called the RNLI at around 11.45 am to identify herself.
“The search has been called off and police are no longer dealing.”
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[] | 2016-08-27T10:50:14 | null | 2016-08-27T10:48:36 | Get the latest breaking news from the Shoreham Herald - politics, transport, education, health, environment and more, updated daily. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.shorehamherald.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fphotography-enthusiasts-are-invited-to-camera-club-meet-1-7539493.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.shorehamherald.co.uk/webimage/1.7539491.1471945940!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Photography enthusiasts are invited to Camera Club meet | null | null | www.shorehamherald.co.uk | Southwick Camera Club has issued a membership invitation to all those interested in photography.
Those with an interest in developing their skills are welcome to join members at the first meeting of the new club season which starts in September.
The first meeting will be held in the Deall Room at the community centre at 7.30pm on September 8.
Membership of the club is open to all photographers at whatever level from beginner to experienced. Meetings are informal and take place at the Southwick Community Centre every Thursday evening between September and May. This year’s varied programme includes workshops on camera and imaging techniques and talks by experienced photographers from both within and outside the club.
Members are encouraged to enter their images into club competitions, and the best of these can go on to represent the club in regional competitions across South East England.
Further information can be obtained from www.southwickcameraclub.co.uk or by sending an e-mail to southwickcameraclub@gmail.com.
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] | 2016-08-26T16:50:05 | null | 2016-08-26T15:14:04 | Visit now for the latest crime news - direct from the Shoreham Herald | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.shorehamherald.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fcrime%2Fupdate-murder-reported-to-police-complaints-body-1-7546647.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.shorehamherald.co.uk/webimage/1.7546646.1472221161!/image/image.jpg | en | null | UPDATE: Murder reported to police complaints body | null | null | www.shorehamherald.co.uk | The suspected murder of a teenager has been reported to the body that oversees complaints against the police, Sussex Police has said.
The Independent Police Complaints Commission was notified by Sussex Police following the discovery of the 19-year-old woman’s body at an address in Chrisdory Road, Mile Oak yesterday.
Sussex Police said: “The death has been notified to the IPCC owing to there having been previous police contact with the deceased and other people.
“Her family have been informed of this development. We await the IPCC’s decision as to how any internal investigation will be conducted.”
As previously reported, a 27-year-old man from Portslade was arrested in Burgess Hill yesterday on suspicion of murder after the body was found. Click here for the full story.
Police added that a post-mortem is expected to take place in Brighton later today, and that the address is still a crime scene as forensic work continues.
They are not formally identifying the dead woman at this stage but said they will do so as soon as possible.
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[] | 2016-08-26T13:13:32 | null | 2016-07-29T08:45:59 | Get the latest breaking news from the Shoreham Herald - politics, transport, education, health, environment and more, updated daily. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.shorehamherald.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fcompany-looks-forward-to-its-arundel-moment-1-7500452.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.shorehamherald.co.uk/webimage/1.7500451.1469778329!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Company looks forward to its Arundel moment | null | null | www.shorehamherald.co.uk | Arundel Festival stalwarts GB Theatre Company return to the Collector Earl’s Garden at Arundel Castle once again for another double dose of the Bard.
This year, they are offering As You Like It and Romeo & Juliet (August 26 and 27). Established in 2010, by Gillian Roca and Barrie Palmer, the company has been enjoying its seventh summer of touring and is looking forward to its seventh visit to Arundel.
“Usually it is the last place on tour,” says Barrie, “though this year there is a possibility of going to Hong Kong in October. But we always see Arundel as the pinnacle, and it just works so well. We love the space there, the way the Duke and Duchess have created the Earl’s Garden, the way it is laid out, the backdrop, the view, the atmosphere. It is just a lovely area there. Last year we had a bit of a slow start because of the rain! But after 15 minutes we were fine.
“ We are obviously always trying to find something that will get people out in the evening. They want to be entertained. I like the history plays, but we couldn’t go out with the history plays. Everybody knows Romeo & Juliet, and lots of schools are studying it. We try to do workshops on it as well. You can read a play, but actually seeing it is something very different. The guy who is my fight director is also the fight director at the Bristol Old Vic theatre school, and he has worked out some great fights for both the plays.
“Obviously Romeo & Juliet is a tragedy and As You Like It is a comedy, and it is also a great story. I am playing the nice duke who gets banished by his brother. You have got all this family conflict in As You Like It, but there is also so much lovely comedy, and you have also got Rosalind who is the largest female part in Shakespeare’s works. She dresses as a man to hide herself from Orlando even though she loves him… and to me, that is Blackadder and Bob! I am sure that’s where it came from!
“I think As You Like It pairs well with Romeo & Juliet, and it also cross-casts well with Romeo & Juliet. I have got ten actors for the two shows. I have always really, really loved As You Like It. I did it with the RSC and I also did it with another company. We do get a lot of people that come to see both our plays. Last year when we were at Chepstow, we had people that had not booked for both come and see the matinee and then decide to stay for the second one. It’s great.” Even so, Barrie makes no bones about it: it’s tough making ends meet when you are touring Shakespeare: “We never even break even. We have made a loss every year. It is not easy. I have got a police pension, and we take out loans. That’s how we cope.
“A couple of years ago we were recommended to Norwich Cathedral, and we went there for a couple of years and it went very well. We made lots of money and then a new guy came in and without telling us decided he wanted a change and at a stroke of a pen that cost us twenty grand. Now there is a new guy again, and he is coming to see us with a view to us coming back next year.”
5.30pm castle grounds open for picnics; 7.30pm performances start. Tickets on www.gbtheatrecompany.com.
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[] | 2016-08-26T13:08:31 | null | 2016-08-26T07:30:00 | Visit now for the latest Brighton & Hove Albion football news - direct from the Shoreham Herald | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.shorehamherald.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Falbion%2Fjohnny-cantor-don-t-forget-those-behind-the-scenes-1-7544844.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.shorehamherald.co.uk/webimage/1.7544843.1472139848!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Johnny Cantor: Don’t forget those behind the scenes | null | null | www.shorehamherald.co.uk | Among the continuous flow of games and press conferences in the early part of the season, it’s nice to take time out on occasion to speak to various people in more depth.
Last week I sat down with Albion goalkeeping coach Ben Roberts.
Among the talk of his one-year anniversary moving to Sussex and his time in Rio after his playing career ended, he also gave us a reminder of the work that’s done behind the scenes.
He was referring to the role of Casper Ankergren, a seasoned experienced keeper who no longer features in the team but has an important job of helping the outfield players hone their skills in front of goal. Of course, he has an impact in the changing room and is also looking to prepare himself for his own coaching career.
This week we also saw the return of German centre-back Uwe Hunemeier after eight months out of action with a groin injury. What seemed initially a relatively-minor problem kept the defender on the sidelines from December 19, 2015, to August 23, 2016.
The hours of rehab and training after surgery must have taken their toll but credit goes to the player and medical staff. Many of the backroom team don’t sing their own praises or avoid the spotlight but they play a huge role themselves.
It often seems like an army of foot soldiers are on hand to help at the training ground or matchdays and it seems reasonable to ask the question – what do they all do? Well, to be honest, I don’t know but it’s nice to find out more. What I do know is that they wouldn’t be employed unless they did a valuable job that can improve the ultimate performance of players and the team.
After the Olympic Games came to a close we had another reminder of how an improvement in many different areas by small margins can amount to big rewards.
Cyclist Mark Cavendish was asked why Team GB had excelled once again in Rio. He reiterated the role of designers, technicians, physios and psychologists who all add to the overall performance.
We may all know it but we don’t always see it and every so often it is good just to tip our hat to those in the dark corners who go about their business as the pursuit of glory continues in the full face of the media and fans.
Johnny Cantor covers Brighton & Hove Albion as a commentator and reporter for BBC Sussex Sport.
Follow all the action, home or away, on BBC Sussex Sport or Twitter: @BBCSussexSport or @johnnycburger
To read more by Johnny Cantor, visit www.johnnycantor.com
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[] | 2016-08-26T13:06:53 | null | 2016-08-26T09:00:00 | null | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.shorehamherald.co.uk%2Fsport%2Fmore-sport%2Fcyclist-pete-hopes-to-pilot-his-way-to-paralympic-games-glory-1-7542115.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.shorehamherald.co.uk/webimage/1.7542114.1472052519!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Cyclist Pete hopes to pilot his way to Paralympic Games glory | null | null | www.shorehamherald.co.uk | Upper Beeding cyclist Pete Mitchell is hopeful he can collect a gold medal in the Rio Paralympic Games next month.
Mitchell will pilot current defending men’s 1k time trial champion Neil Fachie, who competes in events for individuals with visual impairment.
Mitchell, 26, attempted to make Team GB’s Olympic squad in London but failed to make that cut. Following his failure to make it at London 2012, Mitchell weighed up his options and then made the step to pilot Fachie.
Over a successful four-year cycle, Mitchell has piloted Fachie with the pair current world champions and fastest time holders in this particular event.
With many seeing the British duo as favourites, the Upper Beeding rider believes they can cope with the pressure.
He said: “It’s something that I’m really looking forward to. It’s a great opportunity to be part of Team GB at a Paralympic Games.
“Prior to the previous Olympics, I was just on the fringes of the team but couldn’t quite break in, this opportunity came and it’s been a fantastic four years with Neil.
“We are both hoping to do well in the games and hopefully Neil will be able to defend his Paralympic title.”
Preparations began for Mitchell when he travelled to Newport, Wales, for a 12-day training camp last Wednesday.
Team GB’s Paralympic cycling contingent then travel out to Rio on August 31, with Mitchell admitting anticipation is building now.
He added: “I’ve been watching our successes on the track in the Olympics and just want to be out there now.
“Myself and Neil have got a 12-day training camp so the hard work starts, with both of us wanting that Paralympic crown.”
As well as their participation in the men’s 1km time trial event, Mitchell will pilot Fachie in the male road race.
Mitchell admits little work has gone into that and their focus is firmly on a track title.
He said: “We’re also entered in the road race but that is just a bonus event for us really. We’ve virtually done no training for it and, as sprinters, it’s tricky to make the transition to road.
“It will just give us a chance to be part of another event at a Paralympic Games.”
Team GB’s Paralympic squad will have more than 300 athletes involved in various competitions at the Games.
Mitchell and Fachie will base themselves in Rio’s Olympic Village.
Having never tasted any Games competition before, staying with other athletes from differeing sports is exciting for Mitchell.
He said: “I’m going to be based in the Olympic Village for the duration.
“It’s a massive complex that can house over 15,000 people and I think the canteen can seat around 8,000 at a time.
“It’s going to be a different but incredible experience for both myself and Neil.
“I think up until we’ve competed, I’m just going to focus on our events but after then I’ll be able to take in more of the Games and get a real feel for it.”
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[] | 2016-08-31T12:52:54 | null | 2016-08-31T12:09:00 | Visit now for the latest football news - direct from the Shoreham Herald | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.shorehamherald.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Fhard-fought-success-sees-mile-oak-go-top-1-7554044.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.shorehamherald.co.uk/webimage/1.7554043.1472641652!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Hard-fought success sees Mile Oak go top | null | null | www.shorehamherald.co.uk | Mile Oak Football Club went top of the Southern Combination League Division 1 table following a 2-0 home success over AFC Varndeanians on Monday.
Jamie McKenzie’s first-half strike and Damon Pollard’s effort three minutes from time helped Oak to a fourth successive league win.
Following the victory, Oak moved top-of-the-table on 12 points but East Preston in second do have a game in hand.
Mile Oak boss Ben Shoulders believes his side were far from at their best but was pleased to come away with another three points.
He said: “It wasn’t our best performance but we got the victory.
“If we can keep winning matches when we aren’t at our best then that is going to stand us in good stead.
“We seem to enjoy making life difficult for ourselves but their goalkeeper made some great saves.
“Most of the team are back now and we are beginning to settle into some sort of rhythm.
“The most important thing for me is winning matches and we’ve managed that while not being at our best.”
McKenzie fired Oak ahead with a fine strike 11 minutes before the break.
Mile Oak should have put the game to bed but an inspired display from AFC Varndeanians goalkeeper David Carruthers kept them in it.
First, he pulled off a fine stop to prevent McKenzie from getting his second on 65 minutes, before drawing out another fine stop to keep out Tshikume Phadagi’s lobbed effort.
With time running out, Mile Oak did make sure of all three points as Pollard headed home three minutes from time.
Shoulders saw his side work hard for a 1-0 away win at Seaford Town just two days earlier.
Eric Wedge-Bull got the only goal eight minutes before the interval to hand his side all three points.
Oak boss Shoulders felt it should have been a lot more convincing than the scoreline suggests.
He added: “Once again we made hard work of this victory.
“We had some really good chances but failed to get that killer second.
“We were holding on a little bit towards the end but a couple of great saves from Aaron Stenning ensured we took all three points.”
Oak were dominant early on and took a deserved lead courtesy of Wedge-Bull’s strike on 38 minutes.
Wedge-Bull then somehow headed over from a yard out five minutes later as Seaford were still in it.
The home side piled forward late on and saw a couple of decent efforts kept out by Stenning.
Mile Oak make the trip to Billingshurst on Saturday.
MILE OAK v AFC Varndeanians: A.Stenning; Hall, E.Benn, Pollard, Early; Austin-Slade, J.Benn, Khan, Wedge-Bull, Arnold; McKenzie. Subs: J.Stenning (Arnold), Phadagi (Wedge-Bull).
v Seaford Town: Stenning; Hall, Pollard, Clarke, Early; Garrod, J.Benn, Wedge-Bull, Arnold, Austin-Slade; McKenzie. Subs: Lansdale (Clarke), Khan (Garrod), Coates (Arnold).
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] | 2016-08-27T10:50:10 | null | 2016-08-27T10:56:39 | Get the latest breaking news from the Shoreham Herald - politics, transport, education, health, environment and more, updated daily. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.shorehamherald.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fpoll-sussex-drivers-will-travel-67-miles-during-bank-holiday-1-7547304.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.shorehamherald.co.uk/webimage/1.7035025.1472291780!/image/image.jpg | en | null | POLL: Sussex drivers ‘will travel 67 miles’ during Bank Holiday | null | null | www.shorehamherald.co.uk | The average driver in Sussex will be travelling 67 miles over the Bank Holiday, a new poll has found.
More than 2,000 motorists from around the area were asked where they would be travelling over the three-day break, and how much they would be using their vehicles.
More than half – 52 per cent – said they would be using their car, and one in ten said they would be going away for the Bank Holiday.
The most popular scenic route around the UK driven by motorists in Sussex is around Cheddar Gorge in Somerset, with more than one in five, 22 per cent, having taken this road.
More than two thirds of motorists from this area, 69 per cent, have been on a driving holiday, more than any other region in the UK according to the poll commissioned by Confused.com.
And it’s not a surprise when just over four-fifths – 81 per cent – of those questioned said that they enjoy driving.
Abroad, more than a quarter – 26 per cent – of South East motorists said they would like to take the Route 66, the famous road in America which spans a distance of more than 2,000 miles from Chicago to Santa Monica.
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] | 2016-08-30T10:51:54 | null | 2016-08-30T10:47:08 | Visit now for the offbeat news - from the Shoreham Herald | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.shorehamherald.co.uk%2Fnews%2Foffbeat%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.shorehamherald.co.uk/webimage/1.7550177.1472550409!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Revealed: The top UK companies for work-life balance | null | null | www.shorehamherald.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
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] | 2016-08-26T14:49:42 | null | 2016-08-26T14:15:56 | Visit now for the latest cricket news - direct from the Shoreham Herald | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.shorehamherald.co.uk%2Fsport%2Fcricket%2Fsussex-under-15-win-the-royal-london-ecb-cup-final-1-7546449.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.shorehamherald.co.uk/webimage/1.7546447.1472217362!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Sussex under-15 win the Royal London ECB Cup final | null | null | www.shorehamherald.co.uk | A superb all round performance from Sussex under-15s resulted in Sussex being crowned the winners of the A Division Royal London ECB under-15 Cup Final.
Having lost the toss Sussex were invited to field, and Staffs got off to a great start making 54 without loss.
Sussex wicketkeeper Mason Robinson got things moving with a spell-binding flying catch.
Skipper Tom Clark then turned their innings upside down with a double wicket maiden on route to figures of 3 for 17, and from that moment Sussex were on top. Max Lincoln wowed the crowds sprinting 30 yards to take a high catch in the deep, and it was left to Tom Gordon (3 for 39) to have Staffs floundering on 164 all out.
Alastair Orr completed the job with a well timed catch on the ropes.
In reply our openers faced a real barrage of pace and bounce as Staffs were not going to lie down easily.
The players jump for joy
At 68 for 5 Sussex were having their first and only wobble throughout the whole campaign. However our team is resilient and man of the match Tom Gordon lead the recovery with perhaps one of his most important innings thus far, and against a spirited and energised attack Tom grafted hard making a match winning 68 runs. He was backed up by Oliver Carter (39 not out) who demonstrated a very straight bat from the off. He was rewarded by hitting back to back cover drives to win the match.
Huge celebrations then ensued as Sussex became the 2016 Royal London ECB U15 Champions.
The squad: Oliver Carter - Seaford, Tom Clark - Horsham, Henry Crocombe - Hailsham, Tom Gordon - Eastbourne, Tom Hinley - Lindfield,
Scott Lenham - Eastbourne, Max Lincoln - Preston Nomads, Dominic Morgan - Lindfield, Alastair Orr - Lindfield, Joe Pocklington - Eastbourne, Mason Robinson - Preston Nomads, Louis Storey - East Preston, Freddie Longley - Lindfield
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[] | 2016-08-31T10:52:36 | null | 2016-08-31T10:05:04 | Get the latest breaking news from the Shoreham Herald - politics, transport, education, health, environment and more, updated daily. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.shorehamherald.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fretailers-recall-coca-cola-powerbank-1-7553665.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.shorehamherald.co.uk/webimage/1.7553664.1472635659!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Retailers recall Coca-Cola Powerbank | null | null | www.shorehamherald.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 shaped 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, which enables people to charge and sync devices when on the go, 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.
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[] | 2016-08-26T13:09:06 | null | 2016-08-24T13:06:00 | Visit now for the latest football news - direct from the Shoreham Herald | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.shorehamherald.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Fmussels-respond-well-after-first-defeat-of-the-season-1-7541539.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.shorehamherald.co.uk/webimage/1.7541538.1472040267!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Mussels respond well after first defeat of the season | null | null | www.shorehamherald.co.uk | Shoreham Football Club bounced back from their FA Cup exit on Saturday with a comfortable win in the Peter Bentley Cup on Tuesday evening.
Mussels exited the FA Cup 4-3 at home to division-higher Dorking Wanderers – their first defeat of the season– but responded well and overcame division-lower Bexhill United 3-0 in the Peter Bentley Cup.
Goals from Freddie Barker, Ryan Stevens and Richard Greenfield took Shoreham past Bexhill and manager Bryan O’Toole said: “It was a really comfortable win and Josh Heyburn in goal didn’t have a save to make.
“I can’t fault the lads or moan too much because we won 3-0 but again, we missed a lot of chances. We should have been eight or nine ahead at half-time but we kept a clean sheet and got through, which was the most important thing.
“It’s been a good start to the season but that’s all it is. All we can do is continue to take things one game at a time and see what happens.”
Barker fired Shoreham into a second-minute lead from George Gaskin’s pass, before Stevens beat the Bexhill keeper to a long Rob O’Toole ball forward to head home on 37 minutes.
Joe Keehan and George Gaskin hit the post in the first half as several chances were created before and after half-time. Greenfield got the final goal on 70 minutes after linking up well with Barker and Mitchell Hand.
SHOREHAM: Heyburn; Hartley, R.O’Toole, J.Keehan, Hand; Gaskin, O’Callaghan, Storrie, Cradock; Barker, Stevens. Subs: Packer, Greenfield (Stevens, Cradock 45), Davis (Gaskin 65), Measor.
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] | 2016-08-29T16:51:51 | null | 2016-08-29T16:23:52 | Get the latest breaking news from the Shoreham Herald - politics, transport, education, health, environment and more, updated daily. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.shorehamherald.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fcounty-news-body-found-on-busy-beach-1-7549213.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.shorehamherald.co.uk/webimage/1.7517972.1472387103!/image/image.jpg | en | null | COUNTY NEWS: Body found on busy beach | null | null | www.shorehamherald.co.uk | A body has been found on a busy Sussex beach.
Sussex Police confirmed officers are currently dealing with a deceased person on Brighton beach, opposite the Grand Hotel and near the British Airways i360.
Brighton beach, taken in July this year by Eddie Mitchell
A police spokesperson said they were called at just before 1.50pm to the scene, and one vehicle was dispatched.
They confirmed that the ambulance service was also at the scene and undertakers had been called.
They also dismissed rumours that the body had been washed up.
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[] | 2016-08-26T13:14:07 | null | 2016-08-17T08:15:17 | Get the latest breaking news from the Shoreham Herald - politics, transport, education, health, environment and more, updated daily. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.shorehamherald.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fdawn-marshals-her-history-boys-on-stage-1-7530257.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.shorehamherald.co.uk/webimage/1.7530256.1471418110!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Dawn marshals her History Boys on stage | null | null | www.shorehamherald.co.uk | The Arundel Players launch into Alan Bennett’s The History Boys for the Arundel Festival, a play director Dawn Smithers absolutely loves.
Performances will be from August 20-27 in the Players’ own Priory Playhouse.
Set in the early 1980s, the play follows a group of history pupils preparing for the Oxford and Cambridge entrance examinations under the guidance of three teachers with contrasting styles, among them the charismatic but controversial Hector, played by Dawn’s husband Stuart.
“I just love Alan Bennett,” Dawn says. “I think he has great honesty and great ability just to get to the nitty-gritty. There are no frills and furbelows with Alan Bennett. He knows people. He is a bit like Alan Ayckbourn and in a way not like him. But they both understand human nature. And we are talking about ordinary people. There are often elements of Alan Bennett himself in his characters. In The History Boys, in two or three of the boys you have got Alan Bennett in there, the way he thinks and the way he talks.
“I loved The Lady in the Van. I thought it was wonderful, and also the film was great, but really I just loved the play. The film of The History Boys is good too, but again, I just love the play. In the films you can go out and about and have different settings, but in the play, it is much more intimate, much more focused…
“What makes The History Boys such a good play is the attitudes of the boys and this character of Hector that was played by Richard Griffiths. He is a maverick teacher. He does not conform to conventional ways of teaching. He believes that exam preparation is not necessarily the way he wants to go. He doesn’t believe in the old ways. He believes in reading and in looking at films. He believes in a much broader spectrum of education to get people through life rather than just the curriculum. He is dealing with the crème de la crème. They are all trying to go to Oxbridge, and the dialogue is just amazing. He is very charismatic.”
The downside is that he is also a paedophile: “But it is dealt with brilliantly in the play. They are not little boys. These are 18-year-olds. We don’t know what he has done in his past. That does not come up, but obviously what he is doing is wrong, but plays reflect life. And yes, it is a very sympathetic portrait of a paedophile and obviously we have no time for that sort of thing, but that is how (Bennett) has written it.”
Dawn will be directing her own husband in the part: “I have directed Stuart more times than I care to remember, and he is very good. We don’t have any problems with it at all. He directed me last year in his morning play he did about Sarah Bernhardt.
“But it is good. It means we can talk about the shows at home, and it is a lovely shared hobby to have. We both understand what each other loves about doing it. Stuart has written and directed, but he really loves acting. I have done lots of acting over the years, and I still like acting, but I tend to do more directing. I just love adding the layers.
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[] | 2016-08-26T13:08:42 | null | 2016-08-24T13:23:00 | Visit now for the latest football news - direct from the Shoreham Herald | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.shorehamherald.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Fsouthwick-still-waiting-for-first-win-1-7541597.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.shorehamherald.co.uk/webimage/1.7541595.1472041256!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Southwick still waiting for first win | null | null | www.shorehamherald.co.uk | Southwick Football Club’s wait for a first win of the season continued on Tuesday when they suffered a 4-2 home Peter Bentley Cup second-round defeat.
Wickers welcomed fellow SCFL Division 1 outfit Langney Wanderers but were dumped out of this year’s competition.
Shane Saunders gave Langney a fourth-minute lead but strikes from Sam Blundell and Andy McDowell helped Southwick turn it around before ten minutes were up.
Simon Catt made it 2-2 five minutes before the break, then Paul Rogers fired Dorking back ahead two minutes later.
Southwick’s exit was then assured as Saunders got a second eight minutes after the interval.
Wicker boss John Kilgarriff believes defensive errors are costing his side dear at present.
He said: “Once again we’ve let ourselves down by giving away silly goals.
“They didn’t have to do a lot in the game as we gifted them their goals.
“Were strong going forward but it’s always going to be difficult when we are having to score four or five goals to win matches.
“At present in a little bit of a rut and losing is not a good habit and we need to get out of it.”
SOUTHWICK: Howard; Denyer, C.McClymont, Lipscombe; Peskett, Shelley, Myers, DaMario, Tucker; McDowell, Blundell. Subs: Presslie (Myers), Pretlove (Peskett), Strevens (Tucker), McLennan, Packham.
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] | 2016-08-28T08:51:11 | null | 2016-08-27T15:00:20 | Get the latest breaking news from the Shoreham Herald - politics, transport, education, health, environment and more, updated daily. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.shorehamherald.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fcounty-news-warning-to-sussex-drivers-after-bridge-collapses-1-7547405.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.shorehamherald.co.uk/webimage/1.7547402.1472307475!/image/image.jpg | en | null | COUNTY NEWS: Warning to Sussex drivers after bridge collapses | null | null | www.shorehamherald.co.uk | Motorists from around Sussex are being advised to avoid using the M20 if travelling to Kent after a bridge collapsed.
Kent Police said that officers were called at 12.10pm today to a report of a bridge collapsing between Junction 4 and Junction 3 on the M20 London-bound.
Police said a lorry collided with a pedestrian bridge which collapsed onto the carriageway below.
Officers are in attendance along with Kent Fire and Rescue Service and South East Coast Ambulance Service.
No people are believed to be trapped in the debris, however one person is believed to have suffered injuries, not reported to be life threatening at this time, Kent Police said.
Police are treating this as a major incident and the M20 has been closed in both directions to allow this incident to be dealt with.
The scene on the M20 between Borough Green and Leybourne in Kent after a lorry hit a foot bridge and it collapsed. Picture: @emmaraphaelx / SWNS.com
Motorists are advised to avoid the area and take an alternative route.
Highways England has said that the road closure will last until at least tomorrow. For the latest updates, click here.
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[] | 2016-08-26T13:13:54 | null | 2016-08-24T08:16:52 | Get the latest breaking news from the Shoreham Herald - politics, transport, education, health, environment and more, updated daily. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.shorehamherald.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fexploring-the-charlton-hunt-1-7540868.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.shorehamherald.co.uk/webimage/1.7540867.1472022997!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Exploring the Charlton Hunt | null | null | www.shorehamherald.co.uk | James Peill, curator of the Goodwood Collection, looks at the new exhibition at Goodwood:
To eighteenth-century ears, the Charlton Hunt was synonymous with some of the best sport in the country and Mr Roper was its celebrated huntsman. Indeed, it is one of the earliest recorded foxhunts in the world and its fame drew the elite of society, including the Dukes of Monmouth, St Albans and Richmond, the dashing illegitimate sons of King Charles II. Richmond bought nearby Goodwood as a comfortable place to stay and entertain his illustrious friends during the hunting season. His son, the second Duke, shared his love of the chase and when he became Master, such was the success and desirability of the hunt, he decided that membership should be restricted only to those who had been elected. Almost every noble family in the land had a representative at Charlton, including half of the Knights of the Garter. Lord Burlington designed for the members a handsome banqueting house at Charlton where they met after hunting, and many built themselves hunting-boxes in the village, including the second Duke of Richmond. Richmond’s hunting-box still stands; known as Fox Hall, it is now owned by the Landmark Trust and available to rent.
The most important day in the history of the Charlton Hunt took place on 26th January 1739 when in ‘the greatest chase that ever was’ hounds ran continuously from their first find at 8.15 a.m. until they killed at 5.50 p.m., covering a distance of approximately fifty-seven miles with just the Duke and two others present at the end. When the hunt was moved to Goodwood in the mid-eighteenth century, it was known as the Duke of Richmond’s Hounds and magnificent kennels were built by the architect James Wyatt with an ingenious central-heating system, a century before Goodwood House had its own heating.
Our small exhibition explores the history of the Charlton Hunt and its association with the Dukes of Richmond. Documents and books associated with the hunt from the Goodwood archive are on display. Over three hundred years later, Goodwood still revolves around sport and sharing those individual passions of the dukes with the many thousands of visitors who come here every year.
Goodwood House Summer Exhibition: The Charlton Hunt
1st August – 31st August 2016
Sundays to Thursdays, 1- 5 pm (last admission 4 pm)
www.goodwood.com
Reader offer: Luxury Afternoon Tea for Two £34.50. To book call the Ticket Office on 01243 755 055.
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[] | 2016-08-26T13:14:27 | null | 2016-08-17T08:20:33 | Get the latest breaking news from the Shoreham Herald - politics, transport, education, health, environment and more, updated daily. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.shorehamherald.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fchichester-film-festival-palmer-revives-beatles-world-war-two-idea-1-7530263.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.shorehamherald.co.uk/webimage/1.7530262.1471418425!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Chichester Film Festival: Palmer revives Beatles World War Two idea | null | null | www.shorehamherald.co.uk | A chance conversation more than 40 years later has revived and refashioned a project which puts Beatles covers against archive World War Two footage.
Tony Palmer has completely reworked the misfiring, forgotten original to produce a new version which is being released on DVD. A long-standing supporter of the Chichester International Film Festival, Tony will be bringing the film to this year’s 25th anniversary festival at the Chichester Cinema at New Park (August 20, 1.30pm).
“The great thing about Chichester is that you are guaranteed intelligent, sympathetic audiences, and that’s exactly what you want,” Tony says. “You can feel cut off from audiences. What you want is that one-to-one contact you can get at somewhere like Chichester, and that makes it quite irresistible, quite aside from the Chichester film festival being an extraordinary achievement.
“For me, this new film is a very odd story which began in 1974 when I was approached by a couple of producers who said they had this idea for a film which had covers of Beatles songs done by great people with new orchestral arrangements used as the soundtrack for footage from World War Two. But they didn’t want to do it if the Beatles were going to come out of the woodwork and say they didn’t like the idea, and my first job was to go and talk to Lennon and McCartney to see how they would feel. Paul just shrugged and said it was an interesting idea; John was the one that I knew slightly better, and he just said ‘Make sure they use Give Peace a Chance.’” And so the film was made, with covers specially recorded by Elton John, The Bee Gees, Bryan Ferry, Leo Sayer, Keith Moon, Rod Stewart etc.
Producer Sandy Lieberson asked Tony to edit: “But at the same time I was trying to get off the ground my huge series All You Need is Love, and then suddenly overnight we had the money. I had to go with that and tell Sandy that I couldn’t do it. In the end, the film was shown to 20th Century Fox who were the financing partner. I was not involved at that point, but it was reputed that not only did they hate it, but they hated it with a vengeance and junked it. It was shown once and absolutely vanished. They realised though they had some wonderful recordings and they put out LPs and made a fortune.”
Many years later, at a 90th birthday party, Tony came across Sandy Lieberson again, not having seen him for ages: “I asked if he had kept a copy of the old film, and he said he had a copy which was very, very poor quality VHS. You just couldn’t watch it.”
But it sparked Tony’s curiosity. And then coincidence took a hand. When he was looking for a different piece of his work at the National Film Archive, he found a basic print of the film under his name. Wrongly, as it happens, given that Tony had had nothing to do with it.
But it set Tony’s mind working: “I strong-armed my distributor to let me completely re-edit the film and to try to come up with what I hope will be a really interesting film…”
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[] | 2016-08-26T13:13:24 | null | 2016-08-26T07:39:19 | Get the latest breaking news from the Shoreham Herald - politics, transport, education, health, environment and more, updated daily. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.shorehamherald.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fwatching-the-greats-at-close-quarters-1-7545533.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.shorehamherald.co.uk/webimage/1.7545532.1472193580!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Watching the greats at close quarters | null | null | www.shorehamherald.co.uk | Trevor Payne has enjoyed more than three decades of success with his touring rock ‘n’ roll variety show That’ll Be The Day, a recreation of popular music from the 50s to the 70s with plenty of added humour.
Its latest stop is Southsea’s Kings Theatre on Sunday, September 4 at 7.30pm.
Ask where he learnt his trade, and it was back in his home town Worthing where he enjoyed the best seat in the house: “My growing up was in Worthing at the Golden Key Club,” Trevor reminisces. “That was followed on from one of the most famous venues there used to be in Worthing, called The Mexican Hat. When it had been refurbished, it became The Golden Key Club. I used to watch the shows at The Golden Key Club when I was 16 or 17, and when I was 18, I used to play at The Golden Key Club. We were the resident band there, and we would be playing there six nights a week. That would be 1966. I remember seeing Dave Dee and the Bostons before they became Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick & Tich. And then we transferred over to the Pier Pavilion and we would support every act that came down there on Thursdays. We were the support to bands like The Dave Clark Five and Herman’s Hermits and The Hollies and The Kinks and The Moody Blues. Those were all the acts that I would watch close up from the side of the stage. Jimi Hendrix came down. Cream came down. They used to come down after appearing on Top of the Pops on a Thursday. I suppose they could get down from London quite easily, and if they got delayed, then we would just have to play a bit more. Everyone came down. There was P J Proby. There were Freddie and the Dreamers.
“And they were all good guys. It was all very different then. There were all very approachable and more than happy to talk to anyone. We were all in it together. Maybe the ones that stood out for me were Cream. They were superb musicians, and Jimi Hendrix was extraordinary. And the pop bands like The Dave Clark Five drove the audiences crazy at the time. They had a good, thick sound, and everybody played their instruments.
“They were good tight bands. They knew what they were doing. And we were seeing these guys for the first time. They were still excited about themselves and about their sound. Herman’s Hermits were very tight. It was a real privilege to be there and to be seeing all these bands that close. And that excitement barometer is what I remember from that time when I am thinking about what songs to do in our show.”
Trevor reckons there are a number of reasons why That’ll Be The Day is still going so strong after all these years: “What we wanted to do is a variety show based on rock ‘n’ roll, but not just rock ‘n’ roll. There is dance and singing and music and impressions and comedy solos and big solos, and over the years, we have always tried to improve the quality of what we do.
“The musicians weren’t bad at the start, but eventually I found a bunch of guys that have really gelled together. A couple of guys have been with us 25 or 26 years. Another has been with us 28 years.”
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] | 2016-08-27T10:50:13 | null | 2016-08-27T11:22:20 | Get the latest breaking news from the Shoreham Herald - politics, transport, education, health, environment and more, updated daily. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.shorehamherald.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fpolice-appeal-after-dangerous-driver-almost-hits-child-1-7547315.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.shorehamherald.co.uk/webimage/1.7542395.1472056229!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Police appeal after dangerous driver ‘almost hits child’ | null | null | www.shorehamherald.co.uk | Police have said it was ‘pure luck’ that no-one was hurt after a driver almost hit a child.
Sussex Police is appealing for witnesses to the dangerous driving incident, which took place in Hove on Wednesday morning.
According to police, pedestrians had to jump out of the way of the black VW Golf, which sped off at the sight of a marked police van in Montgomery Street in Hove at about 9am before being abandoned 12 minutes later in Ellen Street, Portslade.
Detective Constable Jon Freeman said: “The actions of the driver of the VW Golf were extremely dangerous and it appears that it is pure luck that they did not crash into any pedestrian or vehicle.
“There are many people who we wish to talk to, who had to take evasive action to avoid being hit or who waved at marked police vehicles to show them where vehicle had gone.
“We really appreciated their help at the time and ask that anyone who saw the vehicle to contact us. We’re especially interested in witnesses who were in the Hove Lagoon area. Enquiries are ongoing to identify and locate the driver of the car and bring them to justice.”
The car took the following route: Montgomery Street, north along Sackville Road and west down Coleridge Street where the police van stopped the pursuit.
Members of the public called in to report seeing the car being driven erratically or waved to police searching for the car, police said.
Police added that it is known to have been driven in Sheridan Terrace, west on Coleridge Street crossing over Westbourne Street. It was next seen south on Hogarth Road where the car almost hit a woman crossing the road with her four-year-old child, west on New Church Road, south on Berridale Avenue where again it almost hit a member of the public crossing the road.
The VW Golf was seen driving west on Wharf Road, south on Basin Road and left into the private road that leads to the Hove Deep Sea Anglers’ Club. It then drove through the bollards onto the Western Esplanade and turned around, according to police.
DC Freeman said: “There were many members of the public on the seafront by the Lagoon, who had to get out its way. It then made attempts or threats to ram a vehicle that went on to reverse to allow the car to mount the curb and drive out on Basin Road North. It was then found abandoned in Ellen Street, Portslade.”
Anyone who witnessed what happened is asked to contact police on 101@sussex.pnn.police.uk or call 101 quoting reference 354 of 24/08. | http://www.shorehamherald.co.uk/news/police-appeal-after-dangerous-driver-almost-hits-child-1-7547315 | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.shorehamherald.co.uk/3d7a551d992621474cba741853becd84bce5ce9ccc6b7fee90004f62db23984d.json |
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