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Monday, June 11, 2012
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Public awareness events being held in Medway as part of Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults week
The county’s force is backing an awareness campaign aiming to protect vulnerable adults.
The drive forms part of Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults week, which runs from today until June 15, with a number of drop-in events being held.
Kent Police said the campaign shines a spotlight on the abuse that elderly or those with a disability can be subjected to.
Police officers will be taking part in local events with other Kent-based agencies such as NHS, Trading Standards, Kent Fire and Rescue Service and Medway and Kent County Councils.
In Medway, there will be a public awareness stand offering advice and information on:
June 11 at Gillingham Market, 9am to 4.30pm
June 12 at Strood Market, 9am to 3pm
June 13 at Pentagon Shopping Centre, Chatham, 9am to 5pm
June 14 at Rochester Hub, 9am to 3pm
June 15 at Rainham Shopping Centre, 9am to 4pm
Detective Superintendent Tim Smith of Kent Police said: “Abuse can take many forms and it can be difficult to identify abuse is taking place unless there are obvious outward physical signs.
“For example, the elderly and those who have mental disabilities can often be subject to financial abuse if others gain access to their bank details or exploit a loss of memory.
“Abuse may also take the form of neglect and not providing for a vulnerable person’s basic living needs.
“Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults Week intends to combat and prevent such abuse by giving carers and those who are themselves at risk the tools to spot signs of abuse and how to act on them once identified.
“This is an invaluable opportunity to work with local partners to highlight an important section of the community who depend on our joint services to protect them. Together, we hope to reduce the threat of abuse towards all vulnerable adults in Kent.”
Source: www.kentnews.co.uk
Essex CC latest (From Thurrock Gazette) - thurrockgazette.co.uk
Ravi gives England selectors a reminder
11:20am Monday 11th June 2012 in Sport
COUNTY CRICKET: Ravi Bopara gave the England selectors another huge nudge with his second century of the week as Essex drew their rain-affected LV= County Championship match at Northamptonshire.
Essex declared on 400 for six to claim maximum batting points, with Bopara scoring a magnificent 174 off 290 balls and his captain and wicketkeeper James Foster making 135 off 230 deliveries.
Northants then closed on 200 for three as James Middlebrook clobbered a century against his old club with 100 off 141 balls.
Essex began the final day on 195 for four with Bopara resuming on 87 and Foster on 60, and the former completed the 22nd century of his first-class career in the 14th over of the day.
It was also his second of the County Championship season and came off 199 balls as he hammered a four through the covers off Lee Daggett.
Bopara and Foster had already surpassed the previous record fifth-wicket stand for Essex against Northamptonshire of 147, made between Mark Pettini and Matt Walker in this fixture last season.
Foster went on to complete the 18th first-class ton of his career off 203 deliveries as the visitors moved on serenely to 282 for four at lunch.
Bopara reached 150 off 268 balls in the fifth over of the afternoon — an over in which he smashed 21 off Middlebrook Foster, however, holed out when he launched David Willey to substitute fielder Rob Keogh at long on to finally break a magnificent partnership of 294.
Bopara’s sensational innings then finally came to an end when he was caught by Coetzer at deep square leg to give Daggett his first wicket.
The Essex declaration came as soon as they reached 400, leaving Ryan ten Doeschate and Graham Napier unbeaten on 26 and 14 respectively.
Northamptonshire lost Ben Howgego in the 11th over of their innings when his off stump was taken out by Napier after making a just a single off the 27 balls he faced.
The hosts resumed after tea on 43 for one and Middlebrook completed his half-century off 74 deliveries with a huge six smashed down the ground off Tom Westley.
Coetzer made a bright 39 before he was dismissed by Napier’s yorker before Middlebrook completed his second hundred in consecutive home games off 138 balls.
But he was then bowled by Tom Craddock without adding to his total before an Alex Wakely (43 not out) single that moved Northamptonshire to 200 brought about the close.
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Sussex road closure update - dozens shut in West Sussex - thisissussex.co.uk
Here is the latest on Sussex roads just in time for the rush-hour.
Sussex has been heavily hit by gales and flooding. See our earlier report for details of the serious problems in West Sussex overnight.
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Floods in Chichester
Take care driving as more rain is expected throughout the evening and in the morning when further problems are expected.
About 2.5 inches of rain have fallen in the Bognor Regis area since Sunday evening, according to the Environment Agency.
Rainfall is set to continue today and already a number of roads are closed particularly in Arun and Chichester districts.
These include the A27 between Chichester and Havant, the A29 and A259 at Bognor, the A272 at Petworth and A280 at Long Furlong, Patching.
Insp Phil Nicholas, Road Policing Unit, said: "We are urging drivers to check their speed and drive carefully. Their vision will be hampered by the rain and the spray caused by surface water.
"Throughout last night and today we have been working closely with partner agencies to frequently assess the situation and ensure resources are available where necessary.
The A27 near Chichester had one car that was almost completely submerged and many other roads in Sussex are closed or best avoided.
Details of some of the roads shut are below and if any This Is Sussex readers know of others please leave a comment below.
The A22, Beeching Way near East Grinstead is closed due to flooding.
Aldwick Road near Bognor Regis is about to close so please avoid that area if you can.
Some Southern trains are suffering ten minute delays into Chichester. Flooding at Arundel and Barnham is causing causing delays to services of up to 30 minutes.
Sussex Police are advising drivers to avoid Chichester Road, Bersted, Bognor Regis if at all possible.
The A 283 near Washington is closed due to an accident.
The A22 Lewes Road is closed northbound at the B2110 Lewes Road junction in East Grinstead, because of flooding.
The A259 at Worms Lane, Middleton-on-Sea is closed due to flooding. This road is also closed at Felpham Way, Felpham, near Bognor Regis.
Police are advising drivers to a void he A283, eastbound towards the Wiston turn-off as the water is up to vehicle bonnets.
The A29 at Shripney Road, Shripney is closed due to flooding.
There are now 27 flood alerts in force across rivers in the south-east and more rain is expected that could make the problem worse overnightHoward Davidson, from the Environment Agency said: "We've had a lot of rain - some areas had a month's rainfall in just 24 hours, and unfortunately this has caused some surface water flooding to properties.
"With more unsettled weather forecast for the rest of the week, those at risk should take steps to limit the damage a flood can cause to themselves and their property."
Source: www.thisissussex.co.uk
Sussex battered by storms and flooding - thisissussex.co.uk
Heavy winds and rain have battered Sussex overnight and caused damage on the roads, too homes and caused flooding at Worthing Hospital.
Fire services were called to Worthing Hospital at around 11:30pm last night after up to three foot of water was discovered in the hospital's basement and lift shaft.
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Sussex has been hit by storms and flooding
The flooding did not affect any patients and the water was pumped out by West Sussex Fire and Rescue services overnight. The team received more than 200 flood-related calls overnight.
Meanwhile, residents in more than 20 basement flats close Littlehampton seafront had to be evacuated after they were flooded by more than one metre of water. A temporary rescue centre has been set up at the Inspire Leisure Centre. It is being run by Arun District Council and manned by the Red Cross Fire and Emergency Support Centre.
No-one was injured in Littlehampton but the emergency services warned people to keep away from the floodwater as it could be mixed with sewage after manhole covers had been lifted.
Flood warnings have been put in place for the River Mole and Gatwick Airport.
Major roads have been closed after up to 70mm of rain fell overnight. The A29 Shripney Road in Bognor was closed due to heavy flooding and other major roads such as the A23 at Horley, the A27 and the A2037 at Henfield have also been affected.
West Sussex received the worst of the weather and emergency services have been busy dealing with flooding incidents around Littlehampton and BognorAgencies who are involved and co-ordinating their response include Southern Water, the police and the Environment Agency.
Early this morning, just after 7am, the A23 was blocked both ways near Handcross because of an overturned car. On the same road near the Southwick tunnel, an accident caused the road to be blocked westbound at around 7:15am with traffic backed up to Hangleton.
London Road in Burgess Hill was closed due to a falling tree on the A259.
The Environment Agency issued flood alerts for the River Adur, the River Uck near Uckfield and Ifield Brook near Crawley.
The River Ouse and the Cuckmere were also being closely monitored.
A spokesman from Sussex Police said: "Extra care should be taken when driving because of large amounts of surface spray on roads and fallen trees. There may also be disruption to other travel and outdoor activities."
Source: www.thisissussex.co.uk
Heavy rain brings more flood risks - The Guardian
The number of flood alerts has soared for southern England and Wales, with forecasters revealing there will be no respite from the rain over coming days.
The EA said there is a "continued" risk of surface water flooding from overwhelmed drains across parts of London, East and West Sussex, Surrey and Kent.
Some 44 flood alerts have been issued across England and Wales, with three flood warnings - the second-highest EA alert - in place for Barnham Rife, in West Sussex, and the River Mole in Surrey and West Sussex.
Further flood alerts are expected for the South West later amid forecasts of torrential downpours in Torbay and South Devon. There are no severe flood warnings, the highest alert, which mean there is an immediate danger to life.
The flooding has already wreaked havoc across parts of the country, causing the closures of roads and a hospital. Emergency cases at Worthing Hospital in West Sussex were diverted to neighbouring Brighton and Chichester for several hours overnight because of flooding.
But despite the heavy rainfall, the EA spokesman confirmed areas of southern England still remain in drought.
He said: "The rain we have had since the start of April - following the driest March for 70 years - has led to a huge improvement in water resources, putting us in a much more positive position for the summer.
"Water companies have seen reservoir levels rise, river levels are mostly back to normal, and many wildlife habitats that were suffering due to a lack of water have recovered. While the risk of drought with further water restrictions and associated environmental impacts this summer has reduced, the situation could deteriorate again next year if there is not enough rain this winter, particularly as groundwater levels are still low for this time of year."
Gemma Plumb, of MeteoGroup, the weather division of the Press Association, said up to 25 millimetres of rain could fall in parts of the Midlands, East Anglia, central southern and south eastern England. There will be light rain through central southern parts of England, the Midlands and eastern parts of England tomorrow with some heavy showers across the rest of the UK. On Wednesday there will be further showers, the heaviest of which will be across Wales and south-west England.
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Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Sussex Cricket League round-up - littlehamptongazette.co.uk
THE top three clubs in the Sussex Premier League all won their games on Saturday and current Champions Hastings still head the table with Roffey and Preston Nomads in hot pursuit.
Hastings lost two early wickets at Eastbourne, but Kirk Wernars and skipper George Campbell put together a century stand to put their side in a commanding position.
Wernars made 61 and Campbell 49 to help towards at total of 257 for 9 declared as veteran former England paceman Ed Giddins took 5 for 68, Stuart Pulford chipped in with 3 for 68.
Eastbourne struggled throughout before tumbling to 87 all out and they remain bottom after six matches.
Mick Glazier send the tail packing with 4 for 8 and Wernars set things tumbling with 2 for 29.
Roffey were put in at Bexhill and declared at 203/8 with 43 from Josh Fleming and 40 from skipper Mick Norris.
Jamie Wicks took 3 for 57 and Calum Guest 2 for 53 for the home side.
Bexhill were them dismissed for 173 despite 87 from Aussie import Andrew Harriott.
For Roffey, Andy McGorian took 4 for 42 as did Luke Barnard to give their side a fourth win of the season.
Preston Nomads made short work of dismissing East Grinstead for just 64 as Carl Simon took 4 for 16 and Matt Hobden 4 for 27.
In reply, Nomads won the game by six wickets at 67 for 4 with 24 not out from skipper Jeremy Green. For the home side Lewis Hatchett took 3 for 25.
Worthing enjoyed their first win of the season following their promotion last year.
They dismissed Brighton and Hove for 140 with Chris Grammer making a top score of 30 as Benn Challen took 4 for 39 and Mason Crane 4 for 35.
Michael Gould then hit 61 as Worthing cruised to 117 for 2.
At Chichester, the home side were dismissed for 140 after being put in by Horsham.
Adam Zampa was top scorer, he made 45 as Hisam-ul-Haq took 3 for 57 and Sam Cushing 3 for 36.
Horsham tumbled to 106 all out despite 45 from skipper Craig Gallagher with Matt Geffen taking 3 for 23 and James Stedman mopping up the innings with 4 for 5.
Three Bridges, relegated from the Premier League last season, have won four games in succession to lead the Division 2 table by 32 points ahead of St.James’s.
James Chadburn hit 116 to lead Three Bridges to 212 for 6 declared at home to Cuckfield. He was well supported by Bradley Gayler who hit 36 as Ebrel Erwee took 4 for 45.
In reply, Cuckfield tumbled to 120 all out despite 24 from Tom Mole and 22 fro Kritoan Piolet. Adrian Chappell took 3 for 32.
St.James enjoyed a 76 run victory at home to Ifield after declaring at 259 for 6 with 108 from Mike Edmonds and 55 from Henry Sims. For the visitors Raza Ali took 3 for 76 against his old club.
Ifield were then dismissed for 183 with Jack Groves hitting 69 and Ali 45, Edmonds took 3 for 34 and Chris Davies 3 for 45.
Glynde enjoyed a 189-run win at home to Goring after rattling up 289 for 6 declared of which Joe Adams hit 92 and Chris Stanyard 67, the two shared an opening stand of 163.
Matt Keen took 3 for 79 for the visitors who were dismissed for 146 of which Ellis Woolley made 37, as George Hobden took 4 for 24 and Adam Davies 3 for 28.
The game at Sidley was drawn after the home side, put in by Haywards Heath, made 240 for 3 declared with 71 not out from Jon Haffenden and 62 from Sam Steel.
Haywards Heath had reached 182 for 8 at stumps with 43 from Sussex Academy prospect Ollie Graham, Ian May took 3 for 31.
It was also a draw at Pulborough where the home side declared at 219 for 8 with Rohit Jagota making 98 and Amit Suman 62, James Iago took 3 for 49.
In reply, Findon struggled to 165 for 9 of which Dan Bridson made 45, Kuldeep Rawat took 5 for 67 and Suman 3 for 35.
Middleton are the new leaders in the Division 3 West after an emphatic seven-wicket win at Steyning.
Steyning elected to bat and made 186-6 led by captain Ed Lamb with 70 and David Kennett adding 51.
Ben Hansford was out agonisingly close to a ton making 99 as they won with ease.
The previous week’s leaders Bognor Regis dropped to second as Billingshurst’s Dhanushka Mitipolaarachchi enjoyed a remarkable game to send them home with a 96-run defeat. Billingshurst’s 223 included 88 from Mitipolaarachchi while Sam Taylor returned creditable figures of 4-36. Mitipolaarachchi then took 5-27 as Billingshurst moved up to third position just ten points behind the leaders.
Sean Heather made an unbeaten century for the second win running as Stirlands won by eight wickets against Arundel.
Richard James struck 76 in Arundel’s innings of 198-9. Eight of the wickets fell to Struan Cameron who took 8-59. Heather’s 103 not out along with 66 not out from Will Gubbins took Stirlands into fourth spot.
Pagham overcame Wisborough Green to claim their first win of the season and lift themselves off the foot of the table. In a low scoring contest they passed Green’s 138 with 3 wickets in hand.
Littlehampton replaced them at the bottom after losing by four wickets at Slinfold. Their 156 owed much to 51 from Mike Askew but were pegged back by Harrison Webb taking 4-45. Hayden McIntyre hit 52 to take Slinfold to their second win in succession.
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TOWIE: Frankie Essex's diet is obviously working as she shows off her even slimmer frame in bikini in Marbella - Daily Mail
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She's worked hard on her figure over the last few weeks, even enduring a fitness boot camp to get her into shape for Marbella.
And Frankie Essex is clearly enjoying showing off the fruits of her labour now she's on holiday.
The Only Way Is Essex star has been snapped revealing her ever shrinking frame in a halterneck bikini.
Bikini body: Frankie Essex shows off her even slimmer frame in a bikini on holiday in Marbella
Washboard stomach: The TOWIE star showed off her slender body as she lapped up the rays
Frankie lapped up the rays as she paddled in the waves and seemed to have lost even more weight than previously.
The TOWIE star wore a black bikini with jewelled detailing as she frolicked in the water.
And she ensured she looked her very best for the beach outing as she wore her hair high in a knot bun.
Splashing around: Frankie Essex appeared body confident as she flaunted her figure for all to see
Poser: The Only Way Is Essex star has been in Marbella with her castmates
Frankie strutted her stuff across the sand and showed her slender stomach even more when she breathed in as the cold splashes touched her skin.
And the reality star seemed to be aware how good she looked as she stood in a number of poses for onlookers and photographers to see.
She stood with her back against a tree as she stretched up to scrape her hair back.
Svelte: Frankie has lost a couple of dress sizes in the lead up to her holiday in the Spanish resort
Strutting her stuff: Frankie Essex showed off the fruits of her labour after a four-day fitness boot camp several weeks ago
Lounging around: Frankie ensured she looked her best as she sunbathed in front of the cameras
And Frankie later stretched her body out across the sand to display her washboard stomach.
When she left the beach she decorated her hair with a big pink flower and draped a matching shawl around her arms.
It comes just a couple of weeks after a four day work out at the No.1 BootCamp with pal and co-star Lauren Goodger in the lead up to their holiday.
And she's obviously become body confident as a result of her continuing weight loss.
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Source: www.dailymail.co.uk
Kent County Cricket Club move Freinds Life t20 game from Nevill Ground to St Lawrence - Kent Online
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Heavy rain has disrupted much of the Tunbridge Wells Festival Picture: Barry Goodwin
Kent have moved Tuesday evening's Friends Life t20 match against Sussex Sharks to the St Lawrence Ground after flash flooding in Tunbridge Wells.
The match, which was due to take place at The Nevill Ground, will now be played under floodlights in Canterbury with a start time of 7pm.
Kent's chief executive, Jamie Clifford, said heavy rain on Sunday night had forced the club into action, leaving a return to Canterbury the only decision possible for the start of the T20 competition.
He said: "There is no way we could have got anything on at Tunbridge Wells at all. I would have been surprised if you could get any play on that wicket for 10 days.
"What a sorry way to celebrate your 100th festival but in the end you have to just accept it, there is nothing you can do. It's been horrific and pretty costly too and I feel sorry for the supporters who have had their plans disrupted.
"It's the opening game of the competition and it's against Sussex so hopefully there will still be a good crowd."
With the majority of the Tunbridge Wells Festival wiped out by rain, the county are looking at losses of about £50,000 for what is usually a profitable week. It could have been worse had a wicket not been prepared for today's scheduled Varsity matches between University of Kent and Canterbury Christ Church - now postponed due to the weather.
Mr Clifford explained: "Given that we had no games at Canterbury until the end of June, we could have been high and dry with no wicket prepared here and struggling, so we were very lucky there was a Varsity game originally planned."
- Anyone with tickets for the match and are unable to travel to Canterbury tomorrow, can send their tickets with name and address to Kent County Cricket Club, St Lawrence Ground, Canterbury, Kent CT1 3NZ. Kent are also offering full refunds for those that can't attend, while advance ticket prices of £20 for adults and £5 juniors will be available on the gate.
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