Fire crews rescued a baby after it became trapped in a car this afternoon (July 17).

The fire service said the youngster was locked inside a car in Sainsbury’s car park, in Worthing Road.

One crew from Horsham attended just before 3.20pm.

The baby was rescued ten minutes later and has been reunited with its parents, the fire service added.

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Southwick’s three resident theatre companies have worked together for the first time for a star-studded charity concert.

Vissi D’Arte Vissi D’Amore celebrated the life of Betty Dawes, who was always at her happiest when at The Barn Theatre.

The Barn’s resident companies, Southwick Opera, Wick Theatre Company and Southwick Players, worked together to celebrate the life, passions and far-reaching impact Betty had at the theatre.

Rosemary Bouchy, from the Wick, said: “Fifty actors and singers, plus 35 backstage and front of house staff, celebrated the life of one very special lady, Betty Dawes, who sadly died last year.

“The title given to the event, Vissi D’Arte, Vissi D’Amore, or I lived for my art, I lived for love, sums up Betty’s life.”

While in her teens and a member of the Unity Youth Club, Betty helped to found Wick Theatre Company. She was president for many years, with a long list of acting and directing successes to her credit.

She was also president of Southwick Opera, directing musical productions from Gilbert and Sullivan to grand opera.

The show was devised by Simon Gray and Betty’s daughter Amanda Evans, with help from Ralph and Jon Dawes.

Simon was musical director and his brother, actor and singer Fenton Gray, acted as master of ceremonies. Both started their careers with Wick and remained Betty’s lifelong friends.

Amanda said: “There was a selection of comedy sketches, situation comedy, poems and music encompassing Gilbert and Sullivan, Noel Coward, musical theatre, light opera, grand opera and music hall. All were somehow linked to Betty.”

The Wick’s contribution included excerpts from Sailor Beware, in which Betty had acted, and Godspell, directed by Betty in 1999.

Rosemary said: “Amazingly, it was possible to gather the same cast members as in the original productions, with Amanda taking her mother’s part.”

The Players gave a taste of their next production, Just for Laughs 3, which opens tonight.

The Opera delighted the audience with many lovely musical numbers and the highlight of the afternoon was an appearance by West End star Sheila Mathews, a great friend of Betty’s.

Sheila, a member of the Wick since she same to live in Southwick, performed a poem and song by Noel Coward. She also led the finale, which saw all the members of the Opera in a powerful rendition of Let the Great Big World Keep Turning.

A man has appeared in court charged with the attempted murder of a woman at an address in Billingshurst.

Mark Burstow, 38, a handyman, of Pond Close, Billingshurst, appeared at Crawley Magistrates Court yesterday and was remanded in custody for a pre-trial hearing at Lewes Crown Court on August 14.

He is alleged to have attempted to murder a 27-year-old woman known to him at an address in Pond Close, on Friday evening.

The woman was treated for facial injuries by paramedics at the scene before being taken to St Richard’s Hospital, Chichester. She was discharged from hospital the following day.

Albion's mouthwatering pre-season friendly with Atletico Madrid next month is on course to be a sell-out.

Brighton host the La Liga giants in their final pre-season friendly at the Amex on Sunday, August 6, with a 4pm kick-off.

Almost 23,000 tickets have been sold already and the club is urging fans interested in attending to book their tickets as soon as possible.

Tickets are £20 for adults, £16 for over-65s and under-21s, and £12 for under-18s. They can be bought online at seagullstickets.com, or by calling the Albion Booking Line on 0844 327 1901 (calls cost seven pence per minute plus your network access charge).

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Whether you like them shaken or stirred, cocktails are on the menu this summer, says executive head chef David Woods, of the Sofitel London Gatwick Hotel.

The sky is blue… and so is this cocktail. We have created this gorgeous summer drink to celebrate the opening of our new Le Ciel bar – which means sky in French, just in case you were wondering.

Cocktails are more popular than ever this summer, so why not give them a go.

Gin-based cocktails are particularly the flavour of the season, but there is an entire drinks cabinet of liqueurs out there on supermarket shelves for you to explore.

You don’t need to make a big investment as a small amount of the main spirit or liqueur goes a long way when mixed with fruit juices or other mixers.

As well as Le Ciel cocktail, I have wrestled a couple of delicious recipes from our amazing bar staff to give you a trio of cocktails that are not only great to drink, but are pretty to look at too.

Next time you invite friends round for a barbecue, put cocktails on the menu.

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A trio of summer cocktails

One shot = 25ml)

Le Ciel

1 shot vodka

½ shot blue Curacao liqueur

½ shot lychee liqueur

Squeeze of fresh lemon juice

Measure all the ingredients into a shaker.

Fill the shaker with fresh solid ice cubes and shake vigorously for 10-12 seconds.

Strain into a prepared glass and garnish with a twist of lemon peel.

San Remo

30ml of champagne or sparkling wine (approx. one-third of a champagne flute)

15ml triple sec

15 ml mandarin liqueur

30ml grapefruit juice

Pour all the ingredients into a champagne flute – no shaking or stirring. Garnish with a fresh raspberry.

Last Word

One shot gin

One shot Chartreuse

One shot Maraschino liqueur

One shot lime juice.

Measure all the ingredients into a shaker.

Fill the shaker with fresh solid ice cubes and shake vigorously for 10-12 seconds.

Strain into a prepared glass.

Chef’s tip

If you are making cocktails for a group of people, you can prepare large quantities of the ingredients for Last Word and Le Ciel cocktails in advance and then pour into a shaker as required.

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There is a relatively new wine in Italy that is starting to make a bit of a name for itself.

Actually, it is not a new wine, but a newly designated quality wine region or DOC, called Pignoletto. Could this be the new wave Italian wine for the UK? It starts and ends with the right letters, that is, the same as Prosecco and Pinot Grigio. Perhaps all it needs is some clever marketing?

Pignoletto as a wine has been around for a long time and is well known and well respected by the locals of the Emilia Romagna region in Central Italy, from whence it comes. It is made from the Grechetto Gentile grape variety, which was called Pignoletto, and originates from this part of Italy. But in order to protect the quality and authenticity of the wines made from it, particularly the most typical wines made in the Colli Bolognesi, the hills surrounding Bologna, a new DOC was created called Pignoletto, centred on a small commune of the village of Monteveglio. So now the DOC is called Pignoletto, made from the Grechetto Gentile grape. This necessary, but recent change is confusing to many of the traditional producers, who continue to refer to the grape variety as Pignoletto!

Old habits die hard.

Pignoletto wines are always white, but are made in several different styles. The most popular with the locals around Bologna, is the semi-sparkling or frizzante style. Generally, it is dry or just off-dry, and due to the lower pressure fizz, it can be bottled in ordinary wine bottles, rather than the normal sparkling wine bottle. The next style is Spumante, or fully sparkling, with higher pressure and more lively bubbles, which is made by the Charmat method, with the secondary fermentation, which produces the bubbles, taking place in a sealed tank – the same method as for making Prosecco.

The third style is a still wine, nearly always dry and with a higher alcohol content than the others, around 13 percent.

The DOC regulations governing the quality, production and origins of Pignoletto wines allow for some other grape varieties to be used in conjunction with the Grechetto. The most common of these is the international Chardonnay, with another being the local red grape variety, Barbera. This is used in the same way as Pinot Noir in champagne, the skins containing the colour being eliminated at a very early stage in the wine-making process, so that only the white juice remains.

However, all wines with the Pignoletto DOC must contain at least 85 percent Grechetto grapes, with many of the best being 100 percent.

Pignoletto sparkling wines are starting to be seen more widely in the UK, with stockists including Tesco, Sainsbury’s and Waitrose.

While these are interesting wines as an introduction to the style, some of the highest quality and most characterful wines are made by producers who are members of the Conzorzio dei Vini di Colli Bolognesi – the wine producers of the Bolognese hills. During a recent visit I tasted some wines that are the ultimate expression of Pignoletto wines. The sparkling wines were fresh, clean, dry, with medium body, elegant fruit and crisp finish, and wines from producers such as Il Monticino, Manaresi and Podere Riosto are outstanding examples.

Other notable wines from the Pignoletto DOC were from the producers Orsi and Vallona. The Vallona Pignoletto Vivace 2016 is produced in a single fermentation, with the wine being filtered and bottled before the fermentation is complete, thus retaining a slight fizz, with a lighter alcohol content of 11.5 percent.

Very appealing and fruity, with balanced acidity.

Orsi, meanwhile, produces a frizzante with a secondary fermentation in the bottle, but without disgorging or filtration.

The result is a gently fizzy,cloudy wine, which is all natural. Very yeasty and appley on nose and palate.

So go out and experience a new taste in wine, although for the best, you may have to have a trip to Bologna – not a bad thing to have to do!

Richard Esling BSc DipWSET is an experienced wine consultant, agent, writer and educator. An erstwhile wine importer, he runs a wine agency and consultancy company called WineWyse, is founder and principal of the Sussex Wine Academy, chairman of Arundel Wine Society and is an International Wine Judge. Twitter @richardwje. Visit www.winewyse.com.

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Bognor bosses were pleased with the success of Pompey’s annual visit - on and off the pitch.

The Blues won 2-0 but most felt the Rocks had given them their toughest pre-season test to date, a week after Kenny Jackett’s side had won 6-0 at Havant.

Coach Darin Killpartrick felt the Rocks did well to contain Pompey for long periods, beaten only by early and late strikes by Brett Pitman.

And with a crowd estimated to be 1,800 packing into the ground, it was also an important payday for Bognor ahead of their National League South campaign.

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Read the match report and see video highlights here

And hear what Darin Killpartrick had to say in our five-minute post-match interview here

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The Reds scampered their way through two friendlies against Non-League opposition before taking on a much bigger task as they entertained Chelsea.

The Premier League champions sent a youthful, but experienced, squad which led to some high quality football.

Harry Kewell would have been very keen to see how his team would stand up against opposition that would not be playing kick and rush and he wouldn’t have been disappointed.

The standards were high for a non-competitive fixture which wanted only for more goalmouth action.

In the first half a new look Crawley side played positively and had the better of the openings.

Ironically, given Chelsea’s success in this formation, it was Crawley who started with three at the back whilst the visitors lined up with the more traditional four.

Newcomer Mark Randall was assured in the middle of the defence and Josh Lelan looked more like the defender Crawley hoped for when they signed him last season.

Cedric Evina settled readily into the left wing back role and all in all the defence looked tight.

The central midfield pairing saw Josh Payne playing a more expansive game whilst nothing seemed to faze Dannie Bulman.

Crawley showed their quality against a side whose pedigree was evident and possibly we won’t see another clash like this once the League Two season gets underway.

During the second half numerous substitutions took place with Chelsea ending up with a completely changed line up that numbered from 12 to 22. Unsurprisingly the game lost its rhythm but the visitors showed renewed zest that put the Reds under more pressure than they had experienced in the first hour.

When Chelsea took the lead through Charlie Brown with a quarter of an hour to go the biggest disappointment was that they scored against last season’s regular back four as the new arrivals had all been substituted.

Crawley more than deserved some return from the game so their stoppage time equaliser as Joe McNerney headed Mark Connolly’s neat cross past our former loanee keeper Mitchell Beeney was greeted with relief as well as appreciation by nearly 3000 home supporters.

For the fans the message is that the good ship Crawley Town is on course.

Pre-season friendlies can be indicative of how things might pan out but the real test comes on 5th August with the visit of Port Vale.

I am encouraged by the improvement shown in passing and the willingness to take a pot shot on occasions.

These were aspects that caused frustration on the terraces last season and the changes will help to fire up the sometimes lacklustre home support.

Next Saturday’s game against Brighton & Hove Albion will be a bigger challenge as they will definitely want to win.

The government has announced extra funding for schools of £1.3bn per year over the next two years.

Justine Greening, secretary of state for education, broke the news in the House of Commons this afternoon (July 17).

There will be no 'new' money involved.

The funding will be found by making savings in the Department for Education's existing budget, such as the free schools programme.

The announcement received a cautious initial welcome from members of the Worth Less? school funding campaign, who said they were "beginning to digest" Ms Greening's words.

A campaign spokesman added: "Crucially, schools and families need to know what the announcement means in real terms for every pupil in our care.

"Only when any additional school funding is set against rising pupil numbers and inflationary costs will we know how our school budgets are being really affected by this announcement.

"We are, however, pleased that after two years of campaigning the government finally appears to be listening to the legitimate concerns that have been raised.

"Any additional funding is welcome, as is the decision to review the efficiency of the free schools programme."

Speaking in the Commons, Ms Greening announced the extra funding for 2018/19 and 2019/20 and said: "This government believes that all children should have an education that unlocks their potential and allows them to go as far as their talents and hard work will take them.

"We recognise that at the election people were concerned about the over all level of funding in schools, as well as its distribuition and we are determined to listen."

In December, the government launched a second consultation into the proposed new National Funding Formula.

Ms Greening said more than 25,000 responses were received and the government would respond to the consultation in full in September.

In the meantime, she said there would be an increase in the basic amount attracted by every pupil in 2018/19 and 2019/20, a 3 per cent gain per pupil for under-funded schools, a 0.5 per cent increase per pupil for every school, and a pledge to protect funding for pupils with additional needs.

She added: "The additional funding I'm setting out today, together with the introduction of a National Funding Formula will provide schools with the investment they need to offer a world-class education to every single child."

There has so far been a mixed reception to the news from Sussex politicians.

Caroline Lucas, co-leader of the Green Party, said: "Despite the best efforts of this country’s teachers, schools are struggling to cope.

"The government is promising some new funds for our schools, but in the wake of the cuts already made and with pupil numbers set to rise this increase simply isn’t enough.

"What’s clear is that the Tories are trying to alleviate pressure on them – but I know that parents and teachers won’t give up this cause until schools have the funding they need to deliver world-class education to every child in this country.”

Michael Cloake, chairman of the Children’s Select Committee at West Sussex County Council, and councillor for Worthing, said: "Following intensive work by West Sussex Conservatives highlighting this issue, today’s announcement sends a clear message that we are committed to raising standards and giving every child the best possible education and the best possible opportunities for their future.”

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Connor Goldson hailed his special group of team-mates after making his return to action in Albion's opening pre-season friendly on Friday.

The 24-year-old defender missed the last four months of Brighton's promotion-winning season when he had to have preventative surgery on a heart issue.

After a successful recovery, Goldson played the second half of the 2-0 win against Fortuna Dusseldorf in Austria and was delighted to be back on the pitch.

He said: “I am very happy. It’s been a long time coming, after five or six months, but it’s all in the past now and we are moving forward. I am happy to play my first game of football and I really enjoyed it.

“When I first got the news I thought it would be a really tough time, but everyone made me feel such a part of the group still, while at every game I went to my song was sang by the fans.

“I did worry that I wouldn’t be so involved and it would be tough to take, but I was delighted to be a part of the promotion. It’s such a special club, a one city club, and you could see that with the celebrations and with the number of people who came out for the parade. It was a day any of the boys will ever forget.”

Goldson praised club doctor Stephen Lewis and his team-mate for their support and said: “The staff have been unbelievable. I’d like to thank the doctor, as he was there from day one with me. He saw all the tough times and all the good times with me coming back and I thanked him again after that game (Dusseldorf).

“Obviously my team-mates are a special group; we all back each other and they picked me up when I first got the news. I wanted to come back in every day and be around them every day because I knew they could make me smile.”

Goldson says he will now work hard to earn a spot in the team next season: “There’s competition everywhere in the team. We’ve got good quality and I’m sure there will be more to come in. We’ve got a good side and that’s what you need in every single position.

“All we can do, each and every single one of us, is work as hard as we can and I’ll do the same. All you can do is work your hardest, and then see what happens."

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Phoebe Boardman, a Year 8 pupil at Westbourne House School, became the new under-13 national high-jump champion at the Independent Association of Prep Schools’ (IAPS) national athletics championships in Birmingham, jumping a height of 1.4m.

She attended the meeting with 13 other pupils from the Chichester school – the largest contingent of athletes the school has ever achieved – who all secured their places by qualifying at the IAPS Sussex Championships in Crawley.

Other successes included Luke Skinner achieving fourth place in the discus, Grace Hornby achieving fourth in the 800m and Hollie Hodges third place in the triple jump.

Head of athletics Jill Howarth said: “These are outstanding results for Westbourne House. I’m really thrilled to have had so many children qualifying for Birmingham.

“It really reflects the dedication and enthusiasm of these talented athletes and the hard work they have put in during the season. We are very proud of them.”

Headmaster Martin Barker said: “This success in the athletics arena is a solid endorsement of our all-round approach, which combines solid academic teaching with games taught six days a week.”

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Television presenter, Ruth Langsford is a busy working mum and knows how much pressure there is to put something tasty on the table that will be enjoyed by everyone.

Giving busy families a helping hand at dinner time, Ruth teams up with Development Chef Serge Nollet, as he shows you how to recreate the authentic taste of the chippy as a perfect family meal - what could be homier?

With a few top tips and tricks hidden up his sleeve, Serge proves that sometimes frozen food can be the perfect remedy for families with a busy schedule and a healthy alternative to eating out.

Make a posh and mouth-watering version of the fish finger sandwich with Young’s Gastro Tempura Battered Chunky Cod Fish Fingers, with thick cut soda bread, homemade tartar sauce, salad and fries – watch Ruth taste the finished results.

Ruth’s top mealtime tips:

1. Get the whole family together as much as possible – with different working hours, homework deadlines and social plans it can be very tricky to spend quality time together as a family. Try and schedule a dine-in night at least twice a week where you can eat dinner together and talk about your days.

7. No phones at the dinner table – family mealtimes should mean quality time together. With a no phones rule, everyone gets to spend time together chatting and enjoying a delicious dinner.

8. Use your freezer – it can be difficult to find healthy options that everyone will enjoy during a busy week but having delicious meals in the freezer means there will always be something quick and tasty ready to be served.

9. Eat fish more often– fish is naturally low in fat, yet high in protein, vitamins and minerals including omega 3. Young’s take all the hard work out of preparing delicious fish meals so you can enjoy it more often in the week.

10. Try something new – keep mealtimes exciting by adding a new dish to your repertoire every so often. The Young’s website has loads of recipe inspiration so take a look and let the compliments start rolling in!

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Messages claiming to be from WhatsApp are being sent by fraudsters intending to steal banking and personal information.

Action Fraud - the UK’s national reporting centre for fraud and cybercrime - has received reports of emails and texts being received by long-term users of the messaging app, claiming that their subscriptions have expired.

However, WhatsApp stopped charging users in 2016 following the company’s acquisition by Facebook, who took over after buying it for £11.4bn in 2016.

The claim your “subscription will be ending soon” and ‘bill’ for a fee of 0.99p is an attempt to gather banking information.

It follows other problems for WhatsApp customers - last year some users were being tricked into downloading a fake ‘gold’ version of WhatsApp which infected Android devices with malware.

Users are advised that if they receive one of these emails or text messages, not to click on any links.

Instead, they should delete it and report it to Action Fraud at http://www.actionfraud.police.uk/report_fraud.

Anyone who does click on one of the links, should run antivirus software to ensure your device has not been infected with malware.

A likely record turnout celebrated 125 years of Mundham and District Gala and Flower Show on Saturday.

Helen Kemp and Janet Hilliard, who have lived in the village for several decades and are actively involved in Mundham life, officially opened the gala.

These wonderful women have contributed greatly to the gala over the years in various roles and still man the bric-a-brac store.

Princes and princesses from North Mundham Primary School and TS Sturdy, the Chichester division of the Nautical Training Corps, were also part of the opening parade.

Linda Fitzmaurice, press officer, said: “The show was a worthy celebration of the 125 years since the start of the gala. The fact that so many people attended this year confirms the gala’s popularity as a local event, as it has been for one and a quarter century.

“We don’t do a formal count but it certainly looked like the best attended gala yet.

“The weather was slightly overcast but not even a little spittle of rain on the afternoon could dampen the spirits. The live music, provided by George’s Coastline Jazz Band and TS Sturdy Nautical Training Corps, kept the atmosphere festive throughout the very active afternoon.”

There was nearly double the number of vintage vehicles, including two steam-driven ones, military vehicles and tractors, as several clubs, groups and individuals joined in. The display was much appreciated, as was the competition to dress to match the vehicle.

The marquee was full to the brim with both exhibits and viewers. The overall number of entries was very high, covering a variety of categories. The winners will receive their engraved trophies at the annual meeting on Friday, October 13.

The dog show took main stage during the afternoon, with plenty of contenders in a number of categories.

Linda concluded: “What a wonderful afternoon it was. We hope you can join us next year, on Saturday, July 14, 2018, for another traditional event filled with family fun.”

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The organisers of Brighton and Hove Pride have called for rail unions to drop strike action that could affect this year’s event.

One of the city’s most anticipated events is due to start on Friday August 4, but currently train drivers’ union ASLEF and the RMT union have both organised walkouts on that day.

Govia Thameslink Railway will run longer Thameslink trains to and from Brighton during the Pride celebrations, but the event will still be affected if ASLEF’s strike goes ahead.

Paul Kemp, of Brighton and Hove Pride, said: “It’s a real concern that ASLEF and RMT are taking this action when people from all over the UK and the world are planning to visit Brighton and Hove for Pride, and to join our campaign to Stand Up To Hate Crime.

“Pride works throughout the year on planning with all public service agencies to deliver a safe event and I wrote to all parties involved in this dispute in May 2017 appealing for support over the Pride weekend. I’m appealing again for the unions to support their LGBT and minority allies and not to take this industrial action on the eve of Pride on Friday August 4th.

“The Pride weekend is a critical time for Pride’s community fundraising for local LGBT and HIV groups and charities, many of whom are struggling to continue providing their services following cuts to public funding. In the current climate of uncertainty it’s so important that we all come together to celebrate the great diversity of our city and stand up to all hate crime.”

Services are expected to be extremely busy during the event and queuing systems may be in place, so everyone is being asked to allow extra time to travel, especially at peak times.

Southern advise visitors to check before they travel in case there are any short-notice alterations owing to disruption.

ASLEF are holding striking on Tuesday August 1, Wednesday August 2, and Friday August 4 in a dispute over pay.

It also implemented a ban on overtime, which is affecting Southern services throughout the week.

Angie Doll, Southern’s Passenger Services Director, said: “ASLEF has called three days of strikes in a deliberate move to cause maximum disruption for passengers. We’re deeply disappointed that it has chosen the week of Brighton and Hove Pride. We have been working very closely with the organisers to ensure that this year’s event is a resounding success despite the industrial action.

“We will make it our priority to run as many services to Brighton as we can.

“For ASLEF to be striking in protest against an offer to increase pay by 24 per cent is simply breath-taking. The vast majority of our passengers could only dream of such a generous pay award, so will understandably be as shocked and frustrated as we are.

“We absolutely need to modernise in order to increase capacity here on the most congested part of the UK’s network, where passenger numbers have doubled in as little as 12 years. That requires modernisation of infrastructure, trains and working practices. The trade unions must join us in that endeavour.”

When the strike was announced last week, Mick Whelan, general secretary of ASLEF, said: “Now is the time for Chris Grayling and the Department for Transport to step in and assist in finding a resolution to a problem they caused.”

Parents beware - the average child will utter their first ‘I’m bored …’ just TEN DAYS into the summer holidays.

A detailed study found while the majority of the nation’s school children are longing for the six-week break to begin, they will soon ‘run out of things to do’.

But even more worrying is the fact that once the kids hit the boredom breaking point, parents can expect to hear the dreaded moan up to FOUR times every day.

It also emerged more than half of parents reckon their children will start to look forward to going back to start a new school year around halfway through their time off.

Furthermore the study also revealed the most popular replies for long-suffering mums and dads, with: “But you’ve got loads of toys’ coming top.

“If you’re so bored you can always help with the chores”, “Go and amuse yourself”, and “When I was your age I had a lot less, and I managed”, are also favourites.

Overall seven in ten parents said they find it difficult to keep their kids entertained through the school summer break.

The research was carried out by Nick Jr. to highlight the channel’s summer ‘Make It and Bake It’ campaign, which encourages kids to bake cakes and treats, the best of which will be shown on the channel’s most popular shows.

Virginia Monaghan of Nickelodeon, said: “The school summer holidays can seem endless and full of possibilities when you are younger.

“In reality, staying entertained for such a stretch of time can be a challenge and parents will need to get their thinking caps on for activities if they are to keep their kids busy through the seven-week break.”

The national survey, by OnePoll.com, also uncovered the top 50 ways to keep your kids entertained in the summer months.

Family days out came out as the number one distraction for restless youngsters, followed by watching TV as a family, and a visit to the cinema together.

Forty eight per cent of parents occupy their kids with a bit of messy home baking, while one in two play video games as a family.

Just over a third sit down to play board games together.

To break up the summer, 71 per cent of parents make sure they go away on holiday with their kids for an average of ten days across the break.

When their child tells them they are stuck for things to do, 37 per cent of parents suggest that they do their chores to occupy their time, and a quarter will tell them to tidy their room.

As kids near a loose end, two thirds are likely to moan to mum and dad about their situation, and 17 per cent have thrown tantrums in frustration.

MOST POPULAR THINGS PARENTS SAY TO BORED KIDS:

‘But you’ve got loads of toys’

‘If you’re so bored you can always help with the chores!’

‘Go and amuse yourself’

‘When I was your age I had a lot less and I managed’

‘Tidy your room’

‘You don’t know how lucky you are’

‘Can’t you go and see your friends?’

‘We’ll go and see your grandparents, then?’

TOP 50 ACTIVITIES TO KEEP KIDS ENTERTAINED THIS SUMMER:

1. Take them on family days out

2. Watching TV/movies

3. Cinema

4. The beach

5. Swimming

6. The park/Play park

7. Computer games

8. Cooking/baking together

9. Outdoor walks

10. Playing with them in the garden

11. Play time with their toys

12. A play date with their friends

13. Board games

14. Read a book

15. Bike ride

16. Arts and craft at home

17. Take them to a theme park

18. Museums/Galleries

19. Go sightseeing

20. Take photos

21. The library

22. Gardening

23. Visit a fair

24. Jigsaw puzzle

25. Bowling

26. Camping

27. Fruit picking

28. Build a den

29. Go to the arcade

30. Sports clubs

31. Play dress-up

32. Fly a kite

33. Play group

34. The theatre

35. Bug hunting

36. DIY

37. Draw pavement art

38. Youth club

39. Roller-skating

40. Bird watching

41. Writing stories/poetry

42. Organise a treasure hunt

43. Take them to a music festival

44. Stargazing

45. Plant a tree

46. Play parlour games

47. Sailing/Kayaking

48. Flower pressing

49. Teach them a magic trick

50. Watch a Punch and Judy show

Police have reassured the public after warnings were issued about a Horsham schoolboy being followed home.

The 11-year-old was cycling home from school on Tuesday (July 11) when he was approached by a small black van.

Police said the boy was ‘approached in an odd manner’ by the driver in Granary Close at about 3.30pm. No contact was made.

Warnings were sent to parents from schools across the town asking students to remain vigilant.

Following the incident a Sussex Police spokesman said: “Further enquiries revealed nothing suspicious, but police urge that any concerns should always be reported promptly and in as much detail as possible.”

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A woman was rushed to hospital after a car crashed into a wall in Horsham last night (July 17).

The collision took place in Brighton Road just before 7.50pm.

The ambulance service said a woman suffered a neck injury.

She was treated at the scene before being rushed to East Surrey Hospital for further treatment.

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The following are the latest results contributed by HM Courts Service, for cases sentenced by West Sussex Magistrates’ Court sitting at Worthing from July 3 to 7, 2017.

Anthony O’Driscoll, 28, of Lyndhurst Road, Worthing, was given a 16-week prison sentence, suspended for 12 months, with Rehabilitation Activity Requirement and must pay £59.98 compensation, £115 victim surcharge, £85 costs, after admitting stealing two box sets worth £59.98 from HMV, Worthing, on March 30, 2017. He was given a 16-week concurrent prison sentence, suspended for 12 months, and must pay £50 compensation after admitting assault by beating at The Co-op, East Worthing, on June 3, 2017. He was given a 16-week concurrent prison sentence, suspended for 12 months, and must pay £9.96 compensation, after admitting stealing alcohol and chips worth £9.96 from The Co-op, East Worthing, on June 3, 2017. He was given a 16-week concurrent prison sentence, suspended for 12 months, after admitting stealing items of unknown value from The Co-op, East Worthing, on June 3, 2017.

Robert Samuels, 46, of Nelson Road, Goring, was given a community order with 13-week curfew, electronically monitored, from 7pm to 6am, and must pay £85 victim surcharge, £85 costs, after admitting attempting to enter a property in East Preston with intent to steal on March 27, 2017. He was given a community order and fined £350 after admitting carrying a crow bar and gloves for use in connection with burglary in East Preston on March 27, 2017.

Linda Grove, 50, of Hill Road, Littlehampton, was discharged conditionally for 18 months and must pay £20 victim surcharge, £85 costs, after admitting failing to promptly notify Arun District Council of a change, namely capital over the upper limit, affecting housing benefit in Littlehampton between March 3, 2014, and July 31, 2016.

Herman Kaarmann, 51, of Eden Court, Gratwicke Drive, Wick, was fined £133 and must pay £30 victim surcharge, £85 costs, after admitting failing to provide a specimen for analysis when required in Chichester on June 15, 2017. He was disqualified from driving for 24 months.

Ayden King, 24, of Tower Road, Lancing, was fined £192 and must pay £30 victim surcharge, £85 costs, after admitting driving without due care and attention in Grinstead Lane, Lancing, on January 13, 2017. His driving record was endorsed with six points.

Joanne Mullinix, 45, of High Street, Littlehampton, was discharged conditionally for 12 months and must pay £20 victim surcharge, £85 costs, after admitting causing £500 damage to a car windscreen in Ensign Way, Littlehampton, on June 14, 2017.

Daniel Yeomans, 29, of Newham Close, Steyning, was fined £120 after admitting possessing 9.8g of cocaine at the Selsey Arms, Cowfold, on March 23, 2017. He was fined £60 and disqualified from driving for 12 months after admitting drug-driving (128mg cocaine) in Cowfold Road, Horsham, on March 23, 2017. He was fined £60 and must pay £30 victim surcharge, £85 costs, after admitting drug-driving (800mg benzolyecgonine) in Cowfold Road, Horsham, on March 23, 2017.

Shaun Beckford, 42, of Meredith Road, Broadwater, was fined £66 and must pay £30 victim surcharge, £85 costs, after admitting driving without due care and attention in Upper Brighton Road, Worthing, on January 28, 2017. He was disqualified from driving for six months.

Dennis May, 66, of Summersdeane, Southwick, was fined £85 and must pay £30 victim surcharge, £85 costs, after admitting drink-driving (87mg of alcohol in 100ml of breath) in Lower Drive, Southwick, on June 18, 2017. He was disqualified from driving for 22 months.

John Nuttal, 69, of Arundel Road, Worthing, was fined £185 and must pay £30 victim surcharge, £85 costs, after admitting drink-driving (75mg of alcohol in 100ml of breath) in Arundel Road, Worthing, on June 16, 2017. He was disqualified from driving for 18 months.

Mark Wakefield, 50, of Old Shoreham Road, Southwick, was discharged conditionally for 18 months and must pay £20 victim surcharge, £85 costs, after admitting disorderly behaviour while drunk at The Cricketers in Southwick on June 16, 2017; two charges of assaulting a police constable in Southwick on June 16, 2017; and resisting a police constable in Southwick on June 16, 2017.

Chantelle Lavergne, 21, of Grafton Road, Worthing, was fined £162 and must pay £30 victim surcharge, £200 costs, after admitting using threatening words or behaviour likely to cause distress in Eastern Avenue, Shoreham, on March 9, 2017.

Jodie Brown, 33, of Lyndhurst Road, East Worthing, was discharged conditionally for a year and must pay £20 victim surcharge after admitting stealing food worth £30 from The Co-op, Worthing, on April 16, 2017. She was discharged conditionally for a year after admitting stealing items worth £40 from The Co-op, Worthing, on January 29, 2017.

Grant Fraser, 28, of South Terrace, Littlehampton, was jailed for two weeks after admitting failing to comply with notification requirements of the sex offenders register at Littlehampton Police Station between March 29, 2017, and April 20, 2017. He was given a two-week concurrent prison sentence after admitting failing to surrender to custody at Worthing Magistrates’ Court on May 2, 2017. He was given a two-week concurrent prison sentence after admitting stealing meat worth £29.70 from Tesco, Littlehampton, on May 19, 2017. He must pay £60 compensation, £115 victim surcharge, £200 costs, after admitting stealing £60 cash from a property Littlehampton on March 18, 2017, no separate penalty.