Cheeky holidaymakers are thought to be responsible for leaving their cars in a residential street in Crawley - before taking a bus to Gatwick.
Norman Wells, of Pyecombe Court, Bewbush, was looking out of his bedroom window when he saw two cars being parked near his home.
“Two families got out with suitcases. We’re on a No 10 bus route to the airport,” he said.
“The cars have been there for about two weeks now. I think they’ve just gone off on holiday.”
He added: “Crawley is terrible for parking at the best of times.
“I assume it’s not illegal to park like this, but it’s anti-social behaviour.
“I have had to park in the next road because there’s nowhere to park outside my house.
“In some ways I suppose it’s a good idea - they’re using their initiative but it’s inconvenient for people who live here.”
He feared it could be a growing trend in the town and is calling for it to be halted.
“If it’s a new thing it would be good to nip it in the bud,” he said.
A spokesman for Crawley Borough Council said: “We urge airport passengers to travel to and from Gatwick by public transport.
“If you are driving please be considerate to residents in the town’s neighbourhoods and park in official Gatwick Airport car parks.”

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Crawley Town host Notts County on Saturday.
The two teams have played each other eight time before, Reds having won twice, drawn twice and lost four times.
Following two draws in the 2012-13 season, Crawley won 1-0 at home on December 29, 2013 thanks to a goal by Mark Connolly who is now a Reds again having returned for a second spell.
They fought out a rip-roaring 5-3 battle on October 18, 2014 which they lost despite away goals by Gwion Edwards, Matt Harrold and Marvin Elliott.
Then last in April 2015 came another win, 2-0 at home thanks to goals by Lewis Young and Darren Ward.
Last season Reds lost to the Magpies twice, 4-1 away in September 2015 and 1-0 at home in January 2016.
One of their most famous current players is former Leeds United, Manchester United, Newcastle United and England player Alan Smith.
Among those players who have played for both teams are Dean Leacock, and currently County players Jonathan Forte and Izale McLeod.
McLeod was Crawley’s topscorer 2014-15 with 21 goals but was sold to County by Reds in August 2015 for an undisclosed six-figure sum.
After scoring ten goals last season, he was released by Notts County today (Thursday) and has joined Yeovil Town.
Notts County was formed in 1862 and is the oldest football team in the World at professional level.
Between 1888 and 2014 they played 4,756 matches which was more than any other club.
Juventus adopted their black and white striped kit in 1903 as considered it aggressive and powerful.
They are currently owned by Ray Trew, who bought the club in 2010.
Sven-Göran Eriksson was director of football in 2009-10, while former managers include Jimmy Sirrel, Howard Wilkinson, Neil Warnock, Mick Walker and current England manager Sam Allardyce in 1997-99.
They are curently managed by former Leeds United and Sheffield Wednesday player John Sheridan.
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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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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.

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An accident involving two cars and a lorry has partially blocked a road on the A23.
The incident has affected the road southbound before Handcross.
Drivers can expect slow traffic.
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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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The focus at Sussex this season has been very much on nurturing players for the future.
Fast bowlers George Garton, Stuart Whittingham and Jofra Archer have all emerged and played their part in both red and white-ball cricket.
Chris Nash. Sussex v Hampshire, NatWest T20. Picture by Phil Westlake SUS-160717-110048001
But coach Mark Davis still relies on a core of experienced players – none more so than opening batsman Chris Nash who, along with skipper Luke Wright, is the last survivor of the team which became serial trophy winners a decade ago.
Nash was seriously considered for the captaincy when Ed Joyce stepped down at the end of last season but Davis opted for Wright instead.
The 33-year-old instead poured his energies into re-booting his technique in South Africa under the guidance of Gary Kirsten and on making sure he and Joyce gave Sussex a strong platform in the County Championship.
At Cardiff this week the peerless Joyce passed 1,000 runs for the ninth time in his career and, all being well, Nash will join him on that landmark after making 132 in the first innings against Glamorgan to move onto 994 runs.
Job done, according to Nash.
“At the start of the season we knew it would be a transitional season and that the senior players had to stand up,” he said.
“Ed Joyce and I have put a huge emphasis on our opening partnership and for him to go past 1,000 runs already and me to be on 994 is just what we wanted really, and there are still four more games to go to push on.
We have put a lot of the onus on ourselves to get off to good starts because it takes a bit of pressure off some of the less experienced guys behind us in the middle order.
“I was delighted with the way I played because, on the second day, Glamorgan bowled outstandingly.”
With Essex beating Leicestershire in three days to stretch their lead at the top, Sussex probably need to defeat Glamorgan and win another three matches to have any chance of finishing in the one promotion place.
The likelihood is that Sussex will still be in the second division next season but it remains to be seen whether Joyce, who turns 38 next month, will be striding out with Nash to open the batting.
Davis and Joyce, who is out of contract at the end of the season, will sit down soon to talk about the future but Joyce might be tempted to extend his stay so he can finish his career with 50 first-class hundreds. He is currently on 45.
Meanwhile Nash was among several Sussex players to offer messages of congratulation to coach Phil Hudson, who played club cricket at Horsham with Nash, and his Sussex under-15s after they beat Staffordshire on Thursday to win the Royal London National One-Day final at Kibworth. Among the Sussex team was opening batsman Scott Lenham, who could one day continue the family tradition which is woven into the fabric of Sussex cricket.
His father Neil and grandfather Les both played for the county - as opening batsmen.
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Wedding season is in full swing and it’s not just brides who will be meticulously planning their dresses.
So if you’ve got a big wedding coming up and you’re worried about the dos and don’ts of what to wear or just need some tips on this summer’s key wedding trends then read on and watch our video where stylist Naomi Isted runs through this year’s top looks
Up and down the country beautiful couples are tying the knot, in the most exquisite dresses and gorgeous suits... but let’s face it while we all love to look at the bridal party most of us are more concerned with our own outfits!
From being the best dressed guest, to making sure you’re not in agony by the end of a long day thanks to high heels, there are plenty of things to consider when it comes to preparing for a wedding this summer. So what are the main things to think about?
Here are our 3 top tips
1 Dress code – while weddings in this day and age are usually much more relaxed affairs than in years gone by, some weddings will still have a very ‘dressy’ dress code. Check your invite, if it says black tie, or even white tie then that means suits and tails for the men and formal dress for the lady…similarly if the invite says smart casual or relaxed, then whatever you do, don’t go overly formal – you will feel out of place and stick out like a sore thumb in the photos!
2 Don’t upstage the bride – and that doesn’t mean you can’t wear white (see our video for a way to wear white without getting mistaken for the bride). While we all want to look our best as a wedding guest, the day is really about the bride (or groom) so make sure not to go too OTT on your outfit, jewellery, make up and footwear. Stand out but don’t STAND OUT!
3 Comfort – and we’re not just talking about making sure your shoes aren’t too tight, or your spanx aren’t cutting off your circulation. You want to feel your best on your…I mean THE big day. Take a few pics of yourself in your outfit, selfies if you like, sit down in your dress to make sure you feel comfortable with the way it sits as you will be sitting for a long time, walk around for 20 minutes to make sure you feel happy at all angles….and if you’re really brave…ask your partner how you look.
Oh and tip number four, have fun (there’s nothing better than a summer wedding..!) and watch our video for some bang on trend wedding outfit ideas from stylist Naomi Isted who has joined with Suuna Sunglasses to give you her top tips.


For young people around the UK, now is one of the most important times in their lives for deciding what they want their future to look like.
While many will take the university path, the rising popularity and continued government emphasis on apprenticeships, means they are an alternative option being preferred by a large number of school leavers.
But is the apprenticeship pathway suitable for everyone; and if you or your children are considering one, what can you do to stand out from other candidates as you look to secure an apprentice position?
Watch the video for some first-hand advice from those in the know – young people who chose the apprenticeship route.
Daniella Tubb-Whittington, an early talent recruitment specialist from GSK who sees its apprentice scheme as a vital tool in recruiting amazing young talent, also gives shares some pointers on what employers are looking for when it comes to the ideal apprentice candidate.

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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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New research conducted by Foster Grant has established the average person takes around nine shots before choosing the perfect photo to put on Instagram, Snapchat and Facebook but are you of the many that feel like they are missing a trick and just can’t get it right?
Take a leaf out of Kylie Jenner’s book and follow these easy to remember tips to make the most of your pictures;
Tip 1
Try different angles
Most of us have a “good side” and by tilting your head to the right it tends to be more interesting than just a straight on shot and can also be a more flattering angle. Taking a photo from above is also a great way of displaying different angles and can highlight all the bits you want to show off.
Tip 2
Don’t underestimate good lighting and a filter- from black and white to sepia tones- accentuate your features and bring out your inner model with your Instagram filters or just pose with a good ray of sunshine on your face.
Tip 3
Get creative
Take a selfie snorkelling in the sea or the side of a mountain. Not only is the scenery eye catching but you will be the envy of all your friends. Don’t be afraid to use accessorise and incorporate these items into your selfie. New glasses, big jewellery and rings are great at grabbing people’s attention
Tip 4
Use your arms as a frame- whether single armed or using both, let your arms show the rest of your body off, just be careful your fingers don’t cover the lens! If you are not a fan of the extended arm selfie then you should definitely consider a selfie stick.
Tip 5
Show off your personality. Smile, frown, laugh make a silly face or pout- just try and avoid the duckface where possible. When you share your picture let your friend feel the true essence of you.
For all this watch the video featuring blogger Kativa Donkersely for her top tips on how to get the celeb inspired selfie from the likes of Kylie Jenner herself as well as trendsetters Rihanna and Gigi Hadid


Sussex motorists who are travelling to Kent are being told the M20 motorway will be shut until at least this afternoon.
Highways England issued a statement saying that the M20 is closed between junctions one and four, and ‘is likely to remain closed until at least Sunday lunchtime’.
The scene on the M20 between Borough Green and Leybourne in Kent after a lorry hit a foot bridge and it collapsed. Picture: Natasha Najm / SWNS.com
The closure comes after a lorry struck a footbridge in Kent, causing it to collapse. Read more here.
Highways England said that diversions are also in place and it is likely the M26 which links the M25 to the M20 will also remain closed until the incident is cleared.
The diversion for the M20 is via the A2 or M2 using the A229 and A228, and the diversion for the M26, closed at M25 junction five, is to use the M25 junction two and then travel on the A2 or M2.
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.”
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A retired couple were left scratching their heads after thieves broke into their garden - and stole a 30ft hedge.
Anthony and Daphne Hawley have been left puzzled - and hundreds of pounds out of pocket - after thieves made off with the entire laurel hedge from their front garden.
About 25 bushes, all around 6ft tall, were taken.
The couple, from Copthorne, woke up to find that their neatly-pruned hedge had been stolen while they slept.
Anthony, 75, said he was completely stunned to find that someone would go to the trouble of stealing an entire hedge.
He said they had checked security cameras to see if they could find out what happened.
He said: “We had about 25 laurels at the front of our garden.
“We live on a private estate in Copthorne.
“They have only been planted for two years and they were about six foot high.
“We woke up this morning and everything was just gone.
“It must have happened overnight.
“We never heard anything and when we checked our CCTV cameras they didn’t show anything either.
“But the laurels are gone, you can see quite clearly where they have been dug up and you can also see tyre tracks on the road outside.
“Whoever did it knew what they were doing.”
Anthony explained that he had previously noticed about a week ago that one of the laurels was looking really loose in the ground, but didn’t think anything of it.
He added: “Whoever it was they must have needed a large truck, because 25 laurels certainly aren’t small things.
“They probably cost about £25 each and now we are looking at needing to pay £750 to replace them.”
A spokeswoman for Sussex Police confirmed they were investigating the incident.

Mystery theft of couple’s 30-foot garden HEDGE


Sussex motorists who are travelling to Kent are being told the M20 motorway will be shut until at least this evening.
Highways England issued a statement saying that the M20 is closed between junctions one and four, and ‘is likely to remain closed until at approximately 6pm’.
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.
Highways England said that diversions are also in place and it is likely the M26 which links the M25 to the M20 will also remain closed until the incident is cleared.
The diversion for the M20 is via the A2 or M2 using the A229 and A228, and the diversion for the M26, closed at M25 junction five, is to use the M25 junction two and then travel on the A2 or M2.
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.
The collision on the M20 is causing problems for anyone driving to Kent. Picture: Eddie Mitchell
“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.”
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The stand-off between negotiators and an armed man continues, police have said.
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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An armed man involved in a 40-hour stand off with police has been arrested ‘on suspicion of threats to kill’ this morning, police have confirmed.
Police have said that ambulance and fire services were called forward this morning (August 30) as the 72-year-old man threatened to set fire to the house in Harbour Road, Pagham, but at 8.42am he told police that he was leaving the property and a few minutes later, he left, closing the door behind him.
According to police, the incident ‘ended peacefully’ just after 8.45am.
He was arrested on suspicion of threats to kill and possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life, according to Sussex Police.
The man had communicated with police negotiators since emergency services were called to the house at 4.10pm on Sunday.
Acting assistant chief constable Steve Whitton said: “This was a long, complex and challenging negotiation, but I am delighted to say that it has ended peacefully and safely as this was always our absolute priority.
“I also pay tribute to all the police officers and staff involved for their professionalism and determination to resolve this safely.”
He added: “It has resulted in considerable disruption for residents in the area and I would like to thank them for their patience and understanding as we have strived to bring this to a safe conclusion for everyone involved.
“I would also like to thank our colleagues from the fire and ambulance services who have waited patiently in support of the operation.
“There will be a police presence at the house for a while, but most of the officers involved are now being stood down.”
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A ten car collision has caused travel chaos on the M23 northbound.
The accident occurred earlier today (August 31).
Sussex Police tweeted saying: “Ten car collision M23 northbound junction M25 - Long delays both ways”.
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A young Arundel dancer is relishing the chance to work with the prestigious National Youth Ballet.
Cleo Badcock, 15, will be taking part in a showcase performance on Friday and Saturday, August 26 and 27, at The Hawth, Crawley, at 2.30pm and 7.30pm (call 01293 553636), and then in a memorial gala performance on Sunday, September 4, at Sadler’s Wells Theatre, Rosebery Avenue, London, at 7.30pm (020 7863 8000).
The memorial celebrates the work and legacy of company founder and artistic director Jill Tookey who died in March. Over three decades, Jill became one of the industry’s most influential dance leaders, inspiring generations of young dancers and choreographers, many of whom have embarked upon successful professional careers after their time with NYB. Jill was appointed a CBE for services to dance in the 2016 New Year Honours.
Cleo is delighted to continue Jill’s work.
“I auditioned in January and then I got a letter saying I had got through to the final auditions in April. I did a few pieces from the choreographers for that – and I got through. I got a big information pack through detailing what dances I am in and what I am going to have to do.”
And then it was into ten days of rehearsals: “I am in Ruth Armstrong’s Swing Time and also in The Tribute. Swing Time is swing-style 1930s New York, and there are about 20 dancers in the piece. It is interesting because it is all different sections, and the music is so diverse you get to do different styles. At the moment, we are rehearsing The Tribute separately, and I am guessing we are going to put it all together later.”
It’s all fantastic experience for Cleo: “I am one of those people that started dancing when they were two or three, and then when I was 11 or 12 I started taking more and more classes. I dance six days a week now. The difficulty is fitting in the homework!
“But I can express myself when I am dancing in ways that I can’t when I am just walking or talking. I can use different parts of my body. I don’t know how to put it into words really, but it is like I am in a different world when I am dancing, when the lights are on and you can’t really see the audience.”
Cleo is hoping to audition for vocational schools – and she would love to think her future lies in dancing. She knows a lot of work lies ahead and that she will need to be tough and determined: “You have to accept that you might not get the dance or the company that you want, and you have to cope with that.”
The 2016 programme of performances will showcase highlights from National Youth Ballet’s history through some of Jill’s favourite commissions. These include The Old Man of Lochnagar, a ballet based on the children’s book by The Prince of Wales, choreographed by Olivier Award winner and NYB alumnus Drew McOnie. NYB’s Beyond Ballet platform will also return, showcasing young choreographic talents presenting their own works. The memorial gala performance at Sadler’s Wells will also include new commissions and performances from returning alumni including choreographer Andrew McNicol, West End performer Lucinda Lawrence and Birmingham Royal Ballet first artist Ruth Brill.
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Bath-based detective Peter Diamond – creation of Chichester crime writer Peter Lovesey – reaches his quarter of a century this year.
Peter marks the 25th anniversary of his first Diamond novel with the publication of his 16th, Another One Goes Tonight.
Peter admits he has had to keep Diamond’s age on hold: “He would be well past retirement age for the police by now! He was reckoned to be middle-aged right at the beginning. The first book, The Last Detective, was only ever going to be a one-off, but people seemed to like him and I have just kept going with him.
“Really, over the years, I have quite enjoyed the challenge of writing a police procedural in my own way. You have not just got Diamond, but several other people who are recurring characters, and I have also enjoyed the challenge of finding mysteries for him, usually set in Bath but sometimes venturing as far afield as Chichester!
“I think over the years he has mellowed a bit. He has had his personal tragedies. He is not quite the cantankerous character that he was at the beginning, but he still doesn’t suffer fools gladly. He is conscious he is approaching retirement now, and there are one or two little references in the book that suggest that he won’t go on forever… because I am not going to go on forever. His team were rather in awe of him at the beginning, but things change. One member of the team went off and looked for another job because she just couldn’t stand being with him!”
Usually as Peter is finishing one Diamond mystery, the idea for the next begins to take shape: “I don’t want to keep writing the same book over and over again, so it is almost like Diamond takes on a different role each time.”
In the last book, set in the Chichester area, Diamond was called on to investigate a friend and fellow police officer; in this latest tale, he is peeved at being diverted to professional standards: “To him, that is almost a non-starter. He is not that professional himself.”
But soon, the investigation turns to murder.
Diamond is instructed to inquire into a police car accident. Arriving late at the scene, he discovers an extra victim thrown onto an embankment – unconscious and unnoticed. Diamond administers CPR, but no one can say whether the elderly tricyclist will pull through.
But why had the man been out in the middle of the night with an urn containing human ashes? Diamond ‘s suspicions grow after he identifies the accident victim as Ivor Pellegrini, a well-known local eccentric and railway enthusiast.
But a search of Pellegrini’s workshop proves beyond question that he is involved in a series of uninvestigated deaths. While Pellegrini lingers on life support, Diamond wrestles with the appalling possibility that he has saved the life of a serial killer. . .
“That’s the thing that interested me, this premise that he might have saved a killer. But really the first image I had was of somebody on a tricycle. I know someone who rides a tricycle, and it rather amused me!”
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Liam Rosenior has been ruled out of Brighton’s Championship trip to Newcastle United on Saturday.
The full-back suffered an ankle injury following a late challenge by Yann Kermorgant in the 2-2 league draw at Reading.
Albion boss Chris Hughton admitted with strong swelling still around the area, Rosenior will not be included in his side’s squad for the trip to St James’ Park.
He said: “Liam will miss out. He is still a little bit sore, we are still having to assess that one and are waiting for a little bit of the soreness to go before we are able to assess it.”
Dale Stephens is available but Hughton is still to make a decision on whether the midfield man will travel.
Solly March continues his comeback from injury with an under-23 game tomorrow, while defender Connor Goldson is pencilled in for a under-23 match next week.
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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.

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The widow of a man who died in a traffic collision has paid tribute to him, describing him as an ‘incredible individual’ and ‘a great inspiration to many’.
Paul Nash, 47, from Rustington, was riding his black Triumph motorcycle at about 2.10pm on Sunday, August 21 when he was in collision with a white Nissan Qashqai on the A2037 Shoreham Road, in Henfield, police said. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
He was an incredible individual who was a friend to so many people, and he touched so many lives in so many different ways Paul Nash’s wife Kim
Paul leaves behind wife Kim, 40, sons Danny, 25, and Bailey, 19, parents Rose and Alun, and siblings Coral and Andrew.
He worked for Diageo, a consumer goods company, since 2000 and met Kim that same year.
The couple tied the knot on the Greek island of Rhodes – in the company of close friends and family – in 2009.
Kim said: “That was one of the best days of our lives, and one that I’ll always cherish. Paul was a terrific father to his two boys and a wonderful husband.
“Paul worked for Diageo from 2000, where he met some fantastic people and was a great inspiration to many with the love, energy and enthusiasm he had for his work.
“He was an incredible individual who was a friend to so many people, and he touched so many lives in so many different ways.
“He was fun-loving, full of life and just great to be around. He always put others first and he will be greatly missed by all that knew and loved him.”
Paul grew up in the Northamptonshire villages of Yardley Gobion and Greens Norton, and attended both Sponne School and the former Kingsbrook School, in Towcester.
He joined the Navy in 1985 at the age of 17, and after several years of service left to have his two sons Danny and Bailey.
He then moved to Brighton where he jointly managed The Cricketers in Black Lion Street – one of the oldest pubs in the city – with his brother Andy. It was there he meet his best friend Dave, who was referred to as ‘Dave the doorman’, who always looked out for Paul in the years thereafter, his family said.
Anyone who witnessed the collision, or either of the vehicles in the area in the moments leading up to the crash, is asked to contact collision.appeal@sussex.pnn.police.uk or call 101, quoting Operation Alderstone.
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Horsham Music Circle celebrates its 75th anniversary year with “an exciting programme of performances by the most outstanding musicians on the concert circuit today”.
Spokeswoman Jill Elsworthy said: “There are some familiar names together with newcomers to the series. The season lasts from this September through to next July. We hope these wonderful artists will inspire and attract our long-standing supporters and entice many new ones.
“The Circle is delighted to be returning to The Capitol for two concerts, starting with the improvisor extraordinaire Harry the Piano (September 25) who launches the season with his solo cabaret show, and ending with the renowned international soprano Dame Felicity Lott (July 8) with pianist Graham Johnson in recital. We move to Christ’s Hospital for a richly-varied chamber music programme to be given by local professionals The Ellis Ensemble (November 25) with tenor Mark Bradbury. The Drill Hall is the venue for our young artists; accordion player Bartosz Glowacki (October 15) with cellist Corentin Chassard bring an innovative programme for this unusual duo and come sponsored by The Countess of Munster Music Trust; the Chinese pianist Ji Liu (February 10), selected by the Young Concert Artists Trust in 2013, has been tipped as a major talent and one to watch.
“Also at The Drill Hall, the ever popular New Year Viennese Concert (January 7) returns with a new line-up of artists for an afternoon of much loved melodies. At St Mark’s Church, the duo Etrusca – Alessandra Testai with Robin Jeffrey – (March 18) explore the natural partnership of voice and lute with a focus on the varied musical cultures of the Mediterranean – an evening of sunshine and salt water!
“Horsham’s lovely historic Parish Church will be the venue for our 75th anniversary concert. A spectacular programme has been devised by London Concertante (May 13) with three world-class soloists: Crispian Steele-Perkins, trumpet, Daniel Bates, oboe, and Charlotte Barbour-Condini, recorder player and finalist in the BBC Young Musician of the Year Competition.”
Tickets can be purchased for individual concerts, or people can choose any four subscription concerts or choose all seven subscription concerts. To find out more contact the hon secretary Jill Elsworthy on 01403 252602 or horshammusiccircle@tiscali.co.uk, or visit www.horsham-music-circle.org.uk.
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Brighton Road Baptist Church in Horsham held their sixth annual ‘Holiday At Home’ from Wednesday August 10 to Friday August 12.
The aim of this event, which is targeted at folk who live alone and rarely get away, is to provide an opportunity to participate in various activities and outings and to enjoy social interaction.
Thirty-seven guests participated in one or more days during the week, picked up from their homes by our volunteer drivers and after coffee and biscuits they were treated to a range of activities which included cake decorating, flower arranging, tin marbling, word searches and reminiscing with memory boxes from Horsham Museum.
Despite the mobility and sight limitations of several of the guests there was a good attendance at the ‘armchair aerobics’ session and many also thoroughly enjoyed the hand massage.
Good weather ensured that the all-day outing was a great success. First stop was Shoreham Airport for coffee and plane spotting, with several planes landing and taking off against the back drop of the South Downs and Lancing College.
This was followed by lunch and an afternoon of musical entertainment at the Torch Holiday Centre in Hurstpierpoint, another beautiful setting with stunning views over the Downs.
Food played an important part in the three days and a home cooked lunch was provided each day and cakes and scones were on the menu for afternoon tea.
The theme for this year’s event was the Queen’s 90th birthday and the guests were treated to a Royal garden party on the final afternoon, at a local private garden. In keeping with royal tradition, hats were the order of the day and the morning was spent decorating straw hats with red, white and blue flowers and ribbons.
Each guest received a copy of the Bible Society’s tribute to her majesty - ‘The Servant Queen and the King she serves’.
As a church we aim to show our faith by reaching out into the local community and we believe that this time together enables us to show God’s love for each person in a practical way.

Range of trips and activities held by church


The makers of popular ice cream brand Ben & Jerry’s has recalled four batches of its product after pieces of metal were discovered in them.
Unilever said it had identified a period of production where small pieces of metal may have found their way into tubs of Cookie Dough ice cream.
As a precaution it is recalling all potentially affected items.
The affected batches are 500ml cartons of Cookie Dough, with batch codes L62110L011 / L62111L011 / L62112L011 / L62113L011.
Unilever has urged anyone who bought the affected product to dispose of it immediately and contact its customer care line on 0800 146 252 to arrange a replacement.

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A conflict between police and an armed man has entered its 22nd hour.
Sussex Police have issued an updated statement about the incident, which is continuing at a property in Harbour Road, Pagham.
Police have cordoned off a house in Harbour Road, Pagham and are negotiating with a man armed with a gun. Picture: Eddie Mitchell
As previously reported, trained police negotiators are at the scene speaking to a pensioner armed with a gun. Click here for the original story.
In their latest statement, Sussex Police said: “Police are continuing to talk with a 72-year-old man who is believed to be armed with a gun inside a property in Harbour Road, Pagham.
“It comes after emergency services were called to the address just after 4pm on Sunday (28 August) to a report of threatening behaviour.
“A woman known to the man was also in the house at the time, but she left shortly after police arrival and is safe and well.
“The 72-year-old man remains in the property alone.”
Detective Superintendent Carwyn Hughes said: “I would like to thank the local community for their patience and understanding while we deal with this ongoing situation.
“Harbour Road remains closed and a cordon around the area is still in place.
“The safety of local residents is our priority and we are doing all we can to make sure their daily routines and Bank Holiday plans are not disrupted. People living in properties along Harbour Road are free to come and go with police support.
“Communication between a trained negotiator and the 72-year-old man in the house continues.”
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Job losses at a sub-contractor working on Sussex’s patient transport service have been announced.
Since private company Coperforma took over the contract from South East Coast Ambulance Service in April, patients have complained about numerous incidents of crews being late or not turning up at all.
While performance has improved recently, one of the company’s sub-contractors VM Langfords went into administration earlier this year, forcing Coperforma to step in to guarantee jobs, pay, and conditions.
Now Docklands Medical Services (DMS), which took on some of the former Langfords employees, said it would be informing some of its staff that the company will be ‘terminating their employment’.
In a letter to staff, Christopher Arnall, chief executive officer at DMS, said: “I have no choice as my company finances dictate that I act quickly and decisively in order to secure the stability of the company and maintain a solvent and stable company going forward in order to provide our valuable service to the patients and maintain stable secure jobs for employees who remain with the business.”
He added: “When former Langford’s employees joined DMS I gave an undertaking to these employees that all such staff would remain on ‘the same terms and conditions that they were previously on’.
“At this time I was hoping to attract additional business/work into DMS in order to be able to finance this undertaking. Again sadly this has not happened.
“Having now had the time to review the finances of my business, my work load and also my resourcing requirements I can advise that unfortunately I am no longer in a position to be able to sustain the current headcount or the previously mentioned terms and conditions.
“Over the coming days I will be meeting with employees to discuss this situation in more detail and unfortunately I will need to advise some of our colleagues that I will be terminating their employment.”
He explained that any former Langfords employees who stayed with the company would be offered DMS’ standard terms and conditions.
Last week the GMB union, which represents staff at Docklands, called on Coperforma to be stripped of its contract, and is due to hold a strike on Monday September 5.
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.”
A spokesman for Coperforma explained that after ‘early teething problems’ the PTS was now ‘working well’, and the contract dispute between DMS and its employees would not affect the service ‘in any way’.
Working with the CCG, Coperforma had put in place a plan to mobilise extra vehicles from other providers to fill any shortfall should the need arise during the dispute.
The spokesman said that all contractual payments from Coperforma to DMS, totalling £525,000, were up to date, and justified claims from previous employees at VM Langfords would be paid, but since many of these went back several months it would take the company some time to verify them all.

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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.”

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The Crawley Irish Festival once again brought together the best of the nation’s music and dance to The Hawth on Sunday (August 28).
The festival is now in its 21st year and there was something for everyone of every age.
Activities and attractions included theatre workshops, Irish dancing demonstrations, three music stages featuring traditional and modern Irish music, children’s entertainment, educational areas, craft stalls and shops selling traditional Irish produce.
Chairman of the Crawley Celtic and Irish Society John Nolan said: “It’s a celebration of Irishness and how we look upon ourselves in the South East.
“This builds on and adds to the multiculture of what Crawley is built upon. With the support, logistical and financial, from Crawley Borough Council and West Sussex County Council and we are proud of what we can do.”


Students at The Towers Convent School are celebrating their GCSE results today after another year of success.
Pupils at the school in Henfield Road, Upper Beeding, attained approximately 50 per cent A* and A grades overall in several subject areas.
Particularly successful students included Francesca Collier with seven A*s and four As, Helena Overton-Smith with six A*s and four As, and Jodie Reed, who achieved five A*s and five As.
Headmistress Clare Trelfa said: “I am absolutely delighted for the girls, who have once again excelled themselves - we are incredibly proud of them. Their diligence and focus have most certainly paid off. I extend my warmest congratulations to all of them and wish them happiness and success with their sixth form studies.”
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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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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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Twin sisters who both go to St Philip Howard Catholic High School achieved some quite phenomenal GCSE results today.
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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Ale at Amberley organisers say the annual beer festival is shaping up to be even better than last year.
The festival, which is held at Amberley Museum and Heritage Centre, is now in its 11th year.
A statement from CAMRA, which has been involved in running the event in recent years, said their ‘flying squad’, together with some local expertise, had helped to revitalise the annual festival.
“With extra staff, especially on the busy Friday night, the service is now much smoother, CAMRA’s taps speed dispense, a fair organ and local musicians improved the atmosphere and the food became more interesting with ‘Canadian chips’, pasties and a barbecue,” it said.
Morris dancers were reintroduced, and even the design for the commemorative glass was made more imaginative - showing an early printing press which Amberley Museum owns.
This year’s festival will run from Friday September 2 evening through to Sunday September 4.
There will be more than 80 real ales, real ciders and perries on offer, and live music and entertainment on the Friday and Saturday evenings.
The whole 36 acre museum site will be open during the day on Saturday and Sunday, with the buses and narrow gauge trains running as usual.
Sunday is ‘drink up day’ - with CAMRA members entitled to free admission after 2pm - with any remaining drinks on sale at £2.40 a pint.
Visit: http://www.aleatamberley.co.uk/ for more information.
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1:30 Rangers manager Jeff Banister on Carlos Gomez's debut
1:27 South Grand Prairie holds off Arlington to start 2016 season
0:48 Gary Patterson says TCU has to prove Kirk Herbstreit right and others wrong
0:55 TCU's Patterson says new QB Hill stronger, faster than ever before
1:12 TCU's Patterson to new QB Hill: "our job is just to win"
3:19 Gary Patterson Names Kenny Hill TCU Starting QB
1:01 TCU Horned Frog quarterback Kenny Hill appreciates second chance
0:37 Euless Police get new, heavy, body armor kits
1:10 New Rangers outfielder Carlos Gomez gets the start in left Thursday

Eagles aim to defy first-year expectations


The benefit of being a first-year varsity football program is that no one expects anything. What is likely anticipated is that it will be a long season where blowouts are the norm and depth will be challenged. But that’s not how Northwest V.R. Eaton head coach Brad Turner sees it.


Keller educators kick off the school year


Keller district officials urge employees to make a maximum impact on students in the upcoming school year.


Bobcats WR out to win, convince college scouts


Given his speed, skills, strength and size, it’s a head-scratcher as to why Northwest Byron Nelson football’s Pascal Mondombo doesn’t have a college offer yet. But the wideout is out to seal a deal and help the Bobcats fight for the playoffs this season.


Keller district parents gain strategies to reduce bullying


The Keller school district sponsored the Bullying Prevention Summit Aug. 2 to help parents and educators equip kids for more positive peer interactions. Expert says courage is the missing ingredient.


Alec Luikens has played all along the offensive line since his sophomore year, but the senior will shift back to center for the coming season. With over 45 seniors having graduated from last year’s Keller football team, Luikens’ importance as the anchor of the young offensive line is even greater.


Previewing the biggest football games of 2016


District changes, new schools and good old-fashioned rivalries have conspired to give North Texas football fans a must-see game (or two) nearly every week of the 2016 season, The Lonnquist Notes says.


Central to get early read in big tourney


The Keller Central volleyball team will jump into a field of 32 teams to get an early season glimpse of where it stands. Central is in the growing tournament of stout competition at the Mansfield ISD Sunrise Rotary volleyball tournament this weekend.


Northwest senior runner excelling with GRIT


Justin Northwest cross country runner Lindsay Klasek has a bad taste in her mouth after last season’s disappointing district meet. Now she’s using a role model and the philosophy of her new head coach to try to wash it out in her senior year.


Eagles DE lining up for first time, again


1:56 Timberview's defense puts stranglehold on Everman in 21-7 win Pause
1:30 Rangers manager Jeff Banister on Carlos Gomez's debut
1:27 South Grand Prairie holds off Arlington to start 2016 season
0:48 Gary Patterson says TCU has to prove Kirk Herbstreit right and others wrong
0:55 TCU's Patterson says new QB Hill stronger, faster than ever before
1:12 TCU's Patterson to new QB Hill: "our job is just to win"
3:19 Gary Patterson Names Kenny Hill TCU Starting QB
1:01 TCU Horned Frog quarterback Kenny Hill appreciates second chance
0:37 Euless Police get new, heavy, body armor kits
1:10 New Rangers outfielder Carlos Gomez gets the start in left Thursday

The fact that Haslet Eaton football is playing its first varsity season, complete with all kinds of “firsts” at every turn, can be overwhelming enough. For Eaton’s Nick Lanum, though, he’s doing all his firsts for the very first time, without the aid of a JV season.


There may be familiar faces in new spots, but the Keller Fossil Ridge football team has the talent to challenge for a district title and more this season.


Timber Creek wrestlers take All-American at Junior Olympics


Two Keller Timber Creek wrestlers received All-American status after competing in the AAU Junior Olympics in Houston recently. Austin Fox and Roderick Valentine brought home the prestigious designations after the dual and individual competitions Aug. 1-5.


Central expects strong season with experience, youth


Messages of love and hope for Westlake Academy second-grader


Children, teachers, firefighters, politicians and even Batman himself came together to send a unified message of love and hope to Sawyer Davidson, a Westlake Academy second-grader who has been battling cancer.


Former Keller cop, K-9 back at work for new company


After doing a few private drug searches for a large company with former K-9 handler Mike Wallace, Cooke left KPD in October to start a new business with Wallace, K9 Security Detection Services.


Week One high school football picks see lots of local winners


Behold, our most popular segment of the high school football season – the weekly high school football picks column – is returning for another run at glory.


Ridge offense revolves around team-captain setter


The Fossil Ridge volleyball team missed the postseason by one game in 2015 and will look to junior setter Cassidy Zellmer to help get over the hump this year.


Senior expects seasoned Lady Indians to improve on 2015


Cameryn Zahradnik was a force for the Keller volleyball team in 2015. An all-district selection the past three seasons, the six-foot senior outside hitter is a player that coach Jamie Siegel said contributes a lot to the team, particularly on the offensive side of things.


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2:13 2016 Big Tex Choice Awards
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0:49 Big Tex Choice Awards -- Most Creative
0:49 Fort Worth Play of the Year entry: South Grand Prairie
1:20 Jeff Banister says Sam Dyson ultimately did his job Sunday
1:05 Despite cushion, Rangers to keep focus on each game
1:48 Jeff Banister: "When Derek throws strikes, Derek has success"
1:25 Derek Holland, Jonathan Lucroy on Holland's six strong innings Sunday

Byron Nelson team wins fourth national title in solar car challenge


Late last month, the Byron Nelson High School solar car team earned its fourth consecutive championship in the Solar Car Challenge National Championship in the Veterans Classic Division. The three previous titles came in the Classic Division.


3:33 CHill and Drew talking Cowboys and rookie QB Dak Prescott Pause
0:55 TCU's Patterson updates kicking situation
0:45 TCU's Patterson weighs in on players returning from injuries
5:23 Lightning safety tips
0:48 TCU WR Gray says offense bonding behind QB Hill
0:26 TCU DE Carraway says SD State will be a challenge
0:41 TCU DE Carraway excited by defensive progress, home opener
0:48 Car on fire on I 35 south near Allen just south of downtown Fort Worth
0:50 Jeff Banister talks about Rangers' 1-2 rotation punch
0:39 Keone Kela comes up big in Rangers' win

Timber Creek lineman determined to leave legacy


The Keller Timber Creek football team has only made the playoffs once, and senior left tackle Alan Ali is determined to make it twice before he heads off to SMU next year.


1:56 Timberview's defense puts stranglehold on Everman in 21-7 win Pause
1:30 Rangers manager Jeff Banister on Carlos Gomez's debut
1:27 South Grand Prairie holds off Arlington to start 2016 season
0:48 Gary Patterson says TCU has to prove Kirk Herbstreit right and others wrong
0:55 TCU's Patterson says new QB Hill stronger, faster than ever before
1:12 TCU's Patterson to new QB Hill: "our job is just to win"
3:19 Gary Patterson Names Kenny Hill TCU Starting QB
1:01 TCU Horned Frog quarterback Kenny Hill appreciates second chance
0:37 Euless Police get new, heavy, body armor kits
1:10 New Rangers outfielder Carlos Gomez gets the start in left Thursday

Keller’s start to set up hopeful late-season advantage


Keller won’t be the first local football team to take to the field, but it will certainly be the first to get on the bus in preparation for the season opener. And the time it takes to drive the 157 miles to Abilene’s Shotwell Stadium will hopefully pay dividends for the Indians when the district standings race gets tight.


Lady Eagles expect to compete in inaugural varsity season


Though the district is tough and the team is inexperienced, head coach Diane Wilson believes she’s got the talent and getting the hard work that could make the Haslet Eaton volleyball team a contender.


Justin Northwest alum catching on with Detroit Tigers


Competition at the big-league level is “slowing down” for Justin Northwest product Tyler Collins, now an outfielder with the Detroit Tigers. It just might mean the 26-year-old is in the majors for good this time.


School chiefs criticize rating system despite positive results


Northeast Tarrant school officials saw stable or modest increases in test scores despite the rise in passing standards. Some leaders said the assessment labels don’t help schools or students.


The Justin Northwest volleyball team has shown early the potential to be a force in its new 5A district. The district schedule won’t start for another week, but the Lady Texans are flexing some muscles in the early going.


Keller community members and school district officials honored the 6A state champion Keller High School Lady Indians softball team last week. Festivities included speeches by Keller Mayor Mark Mathews, Superintendent Randy Reid and team captains, introduction of players and a cookout.


Denton County reports third West Nile virus case


This year, mosquitoes have been trapped in several Northeast Tarrant County cities that tested positive for West Nile virus. They include Colleyville, Grapevine, Keller and Southlake.


Keller Timber Creek runner brings leadership, humor, confidence


Marisabel “Mimi” Garza helped the Keller Timber Creek girls to a second-place finish at the District 5-6A cross country meet and a regional berth in 2015, and the junior distance runner wants even more this season. Garza (18:45.42) was the top runner at the regional meet for the Lady Falcons in 2015, helping the team to a sixth place finish.


Lady Bobcats libero fits position’s definition


A quick look at Urban Dictionary shows a definition which gives a more perfect description of Trophy Club Nelson libero Elle Duis: “The best passer in a volleyball team. Wears a different color of shirt. Usually the smallest on the team but is also the most fiestiest [sic].” Grammar and spelling aside, that’s Duis.


1:56 Timberview's defense puts stranglehold on Everman in 21-7 win Pause
1:30 Rangers manager Jeff Banister on Carlos Gomez's debut
1:27 South Grand Prairie holds off Arlington to start 2016 season
0:48 Gary Patterson says TCU has to prove Kirk Herbstreit right and others wrong
0:55 TCU's Patterson says new QB Hill stronger, faster than ever before
1:12 TCU's Patterson to new QB Hill: "our job is just to win"
3:19 Gary Patterson Names Kenny Hill TCU Starting QB
1:01 TCU Horned Frog quarterback Kenny Hill appreciates second chance
0:37 Euless Police get new, heavy, body armor kits
1:10 New Rangers outfielder Carlos Gomez gets the start in left Thursday

Backpacks, supplies fill bus for Northwest school district’s back-to-school fair


A north Fort Worth company piled 1,250 backpacks into a bus Aug. 4 in support of Northwest school district students.


Texans’ expectations high with drop to 5A, returning talent


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St. Mary Parish Sheriff Mark Hebert reported the following arrests:
Martin Robertson, 29, of Glencoe, was arrested Friday at 7:40 a.m. and charged with driving under suspension. He was released on a summons to appear in court.
Allegra Ackerman, 35, of 726 Parish Road 131, Centerville, was arrested Friday at 1:22 p.m. on the charge of unauthorized use of an access card. No bail was set.
Kelly Kendall, 25, of Tickfaw, was arrested Friday at 3:27 p.m. for failing to appear to court on charges of possession of marijuana or synthetic cannabinoids. No bail was set.
Jessica Everage, 35, of 2485 Unit #19 River Road, Bayou Vista, was arrested Friday at 9:53 p.m. on charges of disturbing the peace by fighting. Bail was set at $250.
Yakendra Wallace, 26, of 109 Guzzette Drive, Berwick, was arrested Friday at 9:53 p.m. on charges of disturbing the peace by fighting. She was later released on a $250 bail.
Henry Wayne Truelove, 31, of 132 Grey Eagle Road #1, Charenton, was arrested Sunday at 1:29 p.m. and charged with careless operation of a motor vehicle, license plate switched, driving under suspension, no vehicle insurance and possession of alcoholic beverages in motor vehicle. Bail was set at $2500.
Chitimacha Police Chief Hal Hutchinson reported the following arrest:
Randy Mitchell, 38, of Center Street, New Iberia, was arrested Saturday and charged with failure to appear for non-support and for improper supervision of a minor. He was transported to the parish jail.
Franklin Police Chief Sabria McGuire reported the following arrests:
Nathaniel Paul, 24, of Eighth Street, Franklin, was arrested Friday and charged with a parole violation. Paul was held with no bond set.
Ananesia Jones, 18, of Sixth Street, Franklin, was arrested Friday at 11:20 a.m. and charged with theft of goods. Jones was released on a $1,000 bond.
Chad Couvillier, 43, of Florida Street, Franklin, was arrested Friday at 5:16 p.m. for the charge of illegal possession of stolen things. Couvillier was also arrested for failure to appear for a review hearing and failure to appear for child support. Couvillier was held with no bond set.
Jermaine Small, 36, of Nora Street, Franklin, was arrested Saturday at 3:47 p.m. for the charge of disturbing the peace by fighting and simple battery on a juvenile. Small was released on a $1,000 bond.
Antoinette Perro-Johnson, 35, was arrested Saturday at 5:47 p.m. for the charge of disturbing the peace by fighting and disturbing the peace by public intoxication. Perro-Johnson was released on a $1,000 bond.
Nicholas Bishop, 19, of Third Street, Franklin, was arrested Sunday at 4:56 p.m. for failure to appear on the charge of aggravated assault. Bishop was held on a $608 cash bond.


The No Wake Zone that was in place for Lower St. Martin Parish in Stephensville and Belle River has been lifted, according to a St. Martin Parish Sheriff's Office news release.

'No Wake Zone' lifted for Lower St. Martin


Morgan City police are trying to identify as suspect seen on surveillance footage during a Saturday burglary.
The Morgan City Police Department Detectives Division is currently investigating a burglary that occurred Saturday at a La. 182 business. Anyone with information about this crime or any other crime should contact detectives at 985-380-4605 or 985-384-2310


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A Patterson man was sentenced to 60 months in prison Monday for his role in a scheme to use stolen identities to file false tax returns and pocket refunds, U.S. Attorney Stephanie A. Finley said in a news release.
Louis W. Carbins Jr., 37, of Patterson, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Dee D. Drell on one count of conspiracy to defraud the United States, seven counts of theft of government money and one count of aggravated identity theft. In addition to jail time, Drell sentenced Carbins to three years of supervised release and ordered him to pay $43,045.31 to the IRS and $2,196.71 to Patterson State Bank in restitution.
Carbins was found guilty on all charges after a three-day trial that ended May 25.
According to evidence submitted at trial, from February 2013 to August 2013, Carbins and co-defendant Laphrida T. Watts, 40, from Morgan City, but who currently resides in Palmdale, California, knew and allowed individuals from overseas to use stolen identities to file tax returns, Finley said.
The overseas individuals then directed the IRS to deposit the refunds into Carbins’ bank accounts. Carbins and Watts would then wire some of the money overseas and keep the rest. The IRS issued more than $815,000 in refunds to Carbins’ accounts. Carbins and Watts spent $45,681.22 of the funds, Finley said.
Watts pleaded guilty Jan. 13 to one count of conspiracy to defraud the United States and one count of aggravated identity theft. She faces up to 10 years in prison and three years of supervised release for the conspiracy count and an additional two years in prison for the identity theft count. Watts is scheduled to be sentenced Sept. 26.

Patterson man sentenced to 60 months for scheme to commit tax fraud


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Boat owners who want to take part in the Louisiana Shrimp and Petroleum Festival water parade must register in advance at the festival office, 715 S. Second Street.
You’ll need to fly the special identification flag provided by the festival office at no charge. The flags must be visible for the judges.
Among the rules for participating:
Please stay on either side of the river, away from the center of the waterway (to allow king and queen vessels to make their way into the area to begin the parade.) When these large offshore supply vessels are on site and begin circling in front of the Berwick docks, this will signal the start of the parade. The Blessing of the Vessels will take place in front of the Berwick docks.
The parade route is circular, starting at the Berwick Docks, traveling upriver on the Berwick side all the way to Conrad’s, circling to the Morgan city side going downriver under the highway bridges, then circling upriver on the Berwick side. (See the map included) The parade route is made of an inner circle and outer circle. Large, supply vessels will be located in the inner circle and smaller craft on the outer circle.
For your safety and the safety of the other vessels, please don’t shorten this circular pattern.
At approximately 10:45 a.m., the king and queen vessels will break off from the parade in front of the Berwick Docks and maneuver their vessels bow to bow for the traditional champagne toast. It is imperative that all other vessels stay clear while this maneuver is being executed.
At this point, all vessels should point into the current to maintain their position in honor of the Royal Champagne Toast. In addition, the media will be recording this historic event from the Berwick wharf area; therefore, please do not position your vessel directly in line with the bows of the royal vessels on the Berwick side of the waterway.
Please remember: the bow-to-bow toast in the river current is a difficult maneuver. The skippers of these vessels will need you to stand well off to allow them room to maneuver quickly should they need to. Do not position your craft directly up river or down river of them and give them plenty of room.
Please refrain from sounding your horns until the king and queen’s glasses touch, at which time you are encouraged to make as much noise as possible!
The Louisiana Shrimp & Petroleum Festival & Fair Association assumes no liability for vessels and pleasure craft participating in the parade. All skippers are responsible for the safe operation of their craft and the safety of their crew and passengers.
All Coast Guard regulations and rules must be followed. You must have life jackets for everyone on board and all other Coast Guard required equipment. The Coast Guard, Sheriff’s Water Patrol, and the Wildlife & Fisheries will be on hand to regulate the parade and patrol the area. All three agencies have the authority to direct traffic and give citations. No personal watercraft (jet ski-type craft) will be allowed.
Please monitor Channel 18 on your VHF radio and KQKI 95.3 on your radio. For emergencies, use Channel 11.
Please remember to fly the registration flag so that authorities will know that your vessel is registered for participating. No vessel will be allowed into the waterway during the parade that is not registered and flying the registration flag.
Awards will be presented for the Best Decorated Vessels for Pleasure Craft, Shrimping Vessel, and Marine Vessel. The winners’ names will be announced at 3 p.m. Sept. 4 from the Petroleum Heritage Stage.


Fit, Fun and Fabulous in Franklin (4F) will feature special guests.
Football great and Franklin’s own Leonard Marshall will be the keynote speaker for this year’s luncheon at noon at The Lamp Post.
Koryn Hawthorne from “The Voice” will perform at the Franklin Senior High School stadium during the special events that begin at 5 p.m.
Fit, Fun and Fabulous in Franklin is a free event that is open to the public, and it will take place Thursday, Oct. 6 to promote wellness and Franklin’s downtown from 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.
There will be health screenings, children’s health activities, guest speakers, demonstrations and presentations along Main Street and discussions of women’s and men’s health issues at The Lamp Post.
Vendors and volunteers are wanted. The deadline to become a vendor is Aug. 31. To become a vendor or a volunteer, please contact Dawn Kaiser-Melancon (337-355-1373) or Ed Verdin (337-828-2550 ext. 2181).
4F continues at the Franklin Senior High School stadium at 5 p.m. Participants will “Walk a Mile for Christ.” All groups and individuals that would like to participate in this event should contact Ed Verdin (337-828-2550 ext. 2181).
The Franklin Police Department and the Franklin Fire Department and the St. Mary Parish Council and the Franklin City Council will compete in tug-of-war competitions. Also, the organizers invite everyone to join in the pink glove dance in support of breast cancer awareness. To end the day, Chez Hope will host a candlelight vigil. These activities will take place at Franklin Senior High School’s stadium.
This event coincides with the monthly First Thursday promotion, and merchants on Main Street will be open until 6 p.m. For more information about First Thursdays and how to become a participating business, contact the Office of Community Development at 337-828-6345 or ashields@franklin-la.com.