Two dogs from Sussex helped save an elderly man’s life late at night while out with their owner.

Maddie, a seven-month-old Labrador, and Lola, also a Labrador, aged six, were with owner John Barnes when they spotted the 86-year-old man near Church-in-the-Wood.

They heard the man, believed to have dementia, groaning in the woods in St Leonards on July 8.

John’s wife, Naomi said: “My husband took our dogs out late once it had cooled down a bit. He walks from our house in The Suttons into Church-in-the-Wood. He normally walks the other way but decided to head in the direction of the bridge in the woods.

“Maddie, our puppy, went off the track a bit and was sniffing and rustling in a bag. My husband thought it was a bit odd as it was a proper leather-style shopping bag. Lola then joined in, so John called them off and looked to see what it was. It was some juice and biscuits.

“As John heard a groaning noise from the woods, he shone his torch down and saw the man about down the bank. His hat and wallet were also scattered about. John carried him up the bank and got him sitting on some nearby steps when Maddie smothered him in kisses and Lola sat between his legs.

“John then went to retrieve the man’s bag, hat and wallet. He carried the old man out of the woods, who was not at all steady on his feet. He had a large lump and cut to back of his head and was extremely disorientated and didn’t know where he lived.”

John found the pensioner’s address on his driving licence inside his wallet and carried him home.

Naomi added: “Both our dogs sat with the old man, nice and calm, sitting between his legs until my husband could get help. The man’s neighbours were sitting in their conservatory and could hear John coming up the alley way alongside their house. They thought they heard their neighbour’s voice in distress so came out to see my husband carrying him.

“The old man said he had been there since daylight but didn’t know what time. His neighbour says he goes out about 1pm so he must have been lying there all that time. He wouldn’t have made it through the night if my husband and our dogs hadn’t found him.”

Paramedics later took the pensioner to hospital to be checked out.

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A woman has been charged over a car crash which claimed the life of a mother in Sussex.

The driver of the black Volkswagen Beetle, which left the A2100 Upper Lake in Battle and collided with a couple out walking with their three children on Sunday March 19, has been summonsed to appear before Hastings Magistrates Court at 10am on Wednesday, August 16.

Naomi Oxley, 34, of Beachy Head View, St Leonards-on-Sea, is due to answer allegations that she caused the death of Debbie Masters, and serious injury to her husband Ian Masters, by dangerous driving.

The Dulux dog will be in Littlehampton for the grand re-opening of Wickes.

Customers are being offered 15 per cent off everything from Friday to Sunday as part of a weekend of festivities.

Chris Robinson, store manager, said: “The whole team at Wickes are so proud of the new store and can’t wait to welcome you through the doors.

“We’re here to offer help and advice on any project, big or small, from start to finish.”

Littlehampton mayor Billy Blanchard-Cooper will officially open the store on Friday at 10am.

Then on Saturday from 12pm to 4pm, customers will have the opportunity to have their photo taken with one of the UK’s most iconic four-legged friends. The Dulux dog will be there to celebrate the launch, which includes a new in-store colour mixing service.

Mr Robinson said the store had been designed to make it easier to shop, as the layout will guide people to everything they need for their home improvement project, in one visit.

He added: “We’re looking forward to welcoming visitors through our doors this weekend and hope that local residents will come and join us for the celebration.”

Highways experts behind plans to upgrade the A27 have insisted the sole option on the table will make a ‘positive difference’.

Highways England Project manager Tom Beasley and programme manager Alan Feist spoke to the Herald as the consultation began yesterday.

They said the sole option was the only one which represented good value and came within the budget.

But they conceded more measures were likely to be required after 2014 – as discussed in consultation documents.

Mr Beasley said: “People are within their rights to lobby for other things and if that comes through we will pass that feedback through to the Department for Transport.

“What I would stress is that we have put together an option within our budget and it is showing good benefits. It will make a positive difference.”

Mr Beasley said for every pound spent, it was estimated an extra £1.53 of benefits would be generated – through things like reduced delays for commuters.

He said even by 2041, with extra traffic anticipated on the network, journey times would still be cut by three to five minutes.

Asked if there were better options, removing the budget constraint, he said: “It is complicated because if you put enough money into things you can get larger schemes and larger junctions but it is not always what is best.

“In reality the next level up is grade separation which will have significant impact on the townscape and we have not done enough analysis to say if that provides enough benefit.”

Residents who may be affected by the need to acquire land have been invited to a special consultation event.

Highways England said any requirement to purchase land was ‘mainly garden’ rather than property.

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The BBC has today (Wednesday, July 19) revealed how much its top presenters and actors earn.

Chris Evans is the channel’s highest paid star, on a salary of £2,200,000 - £2,249,999.

Other top earners are Jeremy Vine (£700,000 - £749,999) and Graham Norton (£850,000 - £899,999).

The list shows BBC talent who earn more than £150,000.

TV NON SCRIPTED (FACTUAL AND ENTERTAINMENT)

£150,000 - £199,999

Darcey Bussell - Contributor

Mel Giedroyc - Presenter

Craig Horwood - Contributor

Paul Martin - Presenter

Simon Schama - Presenter

£200,000 - £249,999

Gary Barlow - Contributor

Len Goodman - Contributor

Danii Minogue - Contributor

Bruno Tonioli - Contributor

Alan Yentob - Presenter

£300,000 - £349,999

Nick Knowles - Presenter

£350,000 - £399,999

Tess Daly - Presenter

£400,000 - £449,999

Alex Jones Presenter

NEWS AND CURRENT AFFAIRS

£150,000 - £199,999

Kamal Ahmed - Correspondent

Jeremy Bowen - Correspondent

Ben Brown - Presenter

Mark Easton - Correspondent

Gavin Esler - Presenter

James Naughtie - Correspondent

John Pienaar - Correspondent

Sophie Raworth - Presenter

John Simpson - Correspondent

Kirsty Wark - Presenter

Justin Webb - Presenter

£200,000 - £249,999

Victoria Derbyshire - Presenter

Mishal Husain - Presenter

Martha Kearney - Presenter

Laura Kuenssberg - Correspondent

Andrew Neil - Presenter

Jonathan Sopel - Correspondent

£250,000 - £299,999

George Alagiah - Presenter

Nicholas Robinson - Presenter

£300,000 - £349,999

Eddie Mair - Presenter

TV SCRIPTED (DRAMA AND COMEDY)

£150,000 - £199,999

Laurie Brett - Actor

Letitia Dean - Actor

Tameka Empson - Actor

Guy Henry - Actor

Linda Henry - Actor

Scott Maslen - Actor

Diane Parish - Actor

Hugh Quarshie - Actor

Jemma Redgrave - Actor

Tim Roth - Actor

Catherine Shipton - Actor

Gillian Taylforth - Actor

Lacey Turner - Actor

£200,000 - £249,999

Peter Capaldi - Actor

Danny Dyer - Actor

Emilia Fox - Actor

David Jason - Actor

Rosie Marcel - Actor

Adam Woodyatt - Actor

£250,000 - £299,999

Amanda Mealing - Actor

£350,000 - £399,999

Derek Thompson - Actor

SPORT

£150,000 - £199,999

Jonathan Agnew - Presenter and commentator

Clare Balding - Presenter

Jonathan Davies - Presenter

John McEnroe - Presenter and commentator

£200,000 - £249,999

John Inverdale - Presenter

Gabby Logan - Presenter

£250,000 -£299,999

Jason Mohammad - Presenter

£300,000 - £349,999

Sue Barker - Presenter

£400,000 - £449,999

Alan Shearer - Presenter

£1,750,000 - £1,799,999

Gary Lineker - Presenter

MULTI GENRE

£150,000 - £199,999

Naga Munchetty - Presenter and Contributor

£200,000 - £249,999

Mark Chapman - Presenter

Jools Holland - Presenter

Dan Walker - Presenter

£250,000 - £299,999

Zoe Ball - Presenter

Brian Cox - Presenter

Evan Davis - Presenter

£350,000 - £399,999

Fiona Bruce - Presenter

£400,000 - £449,000

Andrew Marr - Presenter

Stephen Nolan - Presenter

£450,000 - £499,999

Matt Baker - Presenter

Claudia Winkleman - Presenter

£550,000 - £599,999

Huw Edwards

£600,000 - £649,000

John Humphrys - Presenter

£700,000 - £749,999

Jeremy Vine - Presenter

£850,000 - £899,999

Graham Norton - Presenter

£2,200,000 - £2,249,999

Chris Evans - Presenter

RADIO

£150,000 - £199,999

Adrian Chiles - Presenter

Greg James - Presenter

Shaun Keaveny - Presenter

Moira Stuart - Presenter

Jo Whiley - Presenter

£200,000 - £249,999

Mark Radcliffe - Presenter

£250,000 - £299,999

Ken Bruce - Presenter

Scott Mills - Presenter

Trevor Nelson - Presenter

£300,000 - £349,999

Lauren Laverne - Presenter

£350,000 - £399,999

Vanessa Feltz - Presenter

Nicholas Grimshaw - Presenter

Simon Mayo - Presenter

£400,000 - £449,999

Nicky Campbell - Presenter

£500,000 - £549,999

Steve Wright - Presenter

Specialist Contractors and Writers

£150,000 - £199,999

Daryl Bramley - Programme Manager

Colin Brown - Identity Architect

Roy Clarke - Writer

Patrick Foody - Analytics Architect

Claire Hetherington - IT Programme Manager

James Hewines - Technical Project Manager

Daran Little - Writer

Ruth Moreland - Project Manager

Andy Pryor - Casting Manager

Terence Reeves - Service Architect

Noel Scotford - Programme Manager

Richard Smith - Integration Lead

A man who stole a defibrillator from a village station has been jailed.

Barry Eales, of no fixed abode, has been sentenced to 20 weeks in prison for stealing the life-saving device from Pulborough station.

Police said the 42-year-old was arrested on May 10 at the Tesco store in Pulborough on suspicion of stealing some meat. After being searched officers found he also was also carrying the defibrillator, taken from the station on May 7.

Eales pleaded guilty to shoplifting and theft and was sentenced at Crawley Magistrates’ Court on July 11.

Investigating officer, PC Imogen Sweeney, said: “The behaviour of Eales is unacceptable. Defibrillators are lifesaving pieces of equipment that Eales deprived the emergency services and members of public of when they may have needed it.

“Eales’ speedy arrest, charge and sentence sends a strong message that BTP is dedicated to making the railway a safe environment for all that travel upon it.

“When crimes like this occur, offenders can expect to be apprehended and dealt with swiftly.

“I am pleased that the court has chosen to impose a custodial sentence in this case reflecting the seriousness with which it has been treated.

“I am particularly grateful for the help from PC May of Sussex Police assisted in the identification of Eales and the investigation of this matter.”

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Worthing Football Club boss Gary Elphick is searching for a right-back to bring his summer business to a conclusion.

Elphick has been busy in the close season building a squad he hopes is able to challenge at the top end of the Bostik League Premier Division in the new campaign.

So far, James Fraser, Kershaney Samuels, Anthone Douglas, Tony Nwachukwu, Alfie Young and Omar Folkes have all agreed on switches to Woodside Road.

But Worthing boss Elphick is not satisfied as things stand after right-back Will Hendon decided on a move to division-higher National League South side Eastbourne Borough earlier this month.

Ebbsfleet United full-back Ollie Boulding featured in Saturday’s 1-1 friendly draw at Whitehawk, while Elphick revealed he was currently casting his eye over Rodrigo Mann, who was with Hawks last season.

Elphick sees filling the void left by Hendon as the only summer business needed to be done by him and said: “We had a look at Ollie (Boulding) in Saturday’s friendly at Whitehawk with a view to a potential loan this season.

“He’s not the only right-back I’m looking at currently.

“Rodrigo (Mann) has been training with us and will feature in our friendly with Eastbourne Borough tomorrow.

“Will Hendon’s departure does leave a hole and with just young Charlie Williamson our only natural in that position, it’s an area I want to add.” Harvey Sparks, who went off injured in Worthing’s opening pre-season game against Worthing United, is expected to be out for ten weeks with ligament damage, while long-term absentee Zack Newton is hoped to be back within the next couple of weeks.

With Newton’s imminent return and a wealth of depth in wide areas, Elphick sees no reason to add in that position.

He said: “We’ve got a lot of options up top and with Zack coming back I feel okay with what we’ve got.”

Nwachukwu netted in first Worthing goal in a 1-1 draw at Whitehawk on Saturday.

Elphick saw that as a vast improvement on the 4-0 home loss at the hands

of rivals Bognor a week earlier.

Now Worthing’s boss wants to see a further progression at another National League South opponent – Eastbourne Borough – on Friday.

Elphick added: “I was pleased with our performance at Whitehawk – if it was a league game I’d have been annoyed we didn’t win, but it was a friendly.

“We’ve got another big test at Eastbourne Borough tomorrow.”

Worthing’s Bostik League Premier Division fixtures were released last Thursday with Elphick admitting everything starts to become a little more real now.

An away game at Metropolitan Police kicks things off on Saturday, August 12, before Worthing’s opening home clash comes against Leatherhead three days later.

Worthing’s Sussex derby at Burgess Hill comes on Bank Holiday Monday, August 28 with the return fixture on Boxing Day.

A trip to Merstham starts 2018, while games against highly-fancied Billericay Town come on Saturday, December 16 and Saturday, March 3 respectively.

Worthing then end the season at home against Ryman League North champions Brightlingsea Regent on Saturday, April 28.

Former Worthing defender Jack Cook is currently on trial at National League Aldershot Town.

Cook performed well for Worthing last term and is hoping to earn a deal with Gary Waddock’s side ahead of the new season.

A full list of Worthing’s fixtures is available at worthingherald.co.uk

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A man has been sentenced to 20 weeks in prison for stealing a defibrillator from Pulborough station.

Barry Eales, aged 42, of no fixed abode, pleaded guilty to shoplifting and theft and was sentenced to 20 weeks in prison when he appeared at Crawley Magistrates’ Court on July 11.

A British Transport Police spokesman said: “Eales was arrested at a Tesco store in Pulborough on suspicion of stealing some meat and when he was searched he was found to be in possession of a defibrillator stolen from Pulborough railway station.”

Investigating officer, PC Imogen Sweeney, said: “The behaviour of Eales is unacceptable. “Defibrillators are lifesaving pieces of equipment. Eales’ speedy arrest, charge and sentence sends a strong message BTP is dedicated to making the railway a safe environment for all who travel on it.

“I am pleased the court has chosen to impose a custodial sentence in this case reflecting the seriousness with which it has been treated. I am particularly grateful for the help from PC May of Sussex Police in the identification of Eales and the investigation of this matter.”

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Littlehampton Cricket Club were once again pushed all the way – but they just about kept their winning West Sussex Invitation League Division 1 run going on Saturday.

James Askew’s side managed to successfully defend 174 to seal an eight-run win at Ram on Saturday.

Littlehampton overcame Eastergate the previous week, scoring the winning runs off the final over. This latest win takes their current winning streak to six matches.

A fine run of form over the past month or so has seen Askew’s side – in third – close the gap on place-above Felbridge & Sunnyside to seven points. They’re just 20 points behind leaders Southwater with a game in hand.

Littlehampton skipper Askew was delighted his side held their nerve when things got tough for the second week running.

He said: “It was another thriller coming right down to the final two overs. We managed to hold our nerve and secure another victory.

“The lads batted well and we knew we’d have to get a score of around 180 to have any chance of winning.

“It’s not an easy place to go and score runs with a slow outfield and inconsistent pitch.

“We knew at the interval if we bowled well then we were more than capable of defending 174.

“They came out and played their shots, which we knew they would, so even when they needed ten to win with a wicket left we still had the belief.” Askew chose to bat first but Littlehampton struggled early on in their innings.

James Askew (four), Thomas Lee (15) and Jack Turner (16 all went cheaply to leave the travelling side in trouble.

Lower-order runs would prove critical with Mcleod Cox (38), Chris Heberlein (25 not out) and an unbeaten 30 from Michael Askew getting his side up to 174-6 off 40 overs. Ram put up a good fight in response and so nearly got home. Opener Harshil Patel (25) and Dilip Chauhan (41) failed to carry on after making starts but once again late order runs would come.

Nishit Patel (31) and 12 from Ravi Shankar and Sandeep Shivamadaiah nearly got Ram home but they were all out for 166 from 38.4 overs. Nathan Perry ended with figures of 5-35 as Littlehampton crept home.

Littlehampton sealed their spot in the WSICL T20 Cup finals day on Sunday.

Askew’s side sealed a four-wicket win away to Division 1 leaders Southwater to ensure their hopes of retaining the trophy they won last season remain intact.

After being stuck in the field, Cox (4-16, Askew (3-20) and Andy Greig (3-18) saw Southwater bowled out for just 120 in 19.3 overs.

Littlehampton did lose six wickets in response but Ally James (46) and Jack Turner (27) helped their side to 121-6 with nine balls to spare.

Askew’s side are the first team to confirm their place in finals day on September 3.

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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 June 26 to 30, 2017.

Aaron O’Mara, 23, of Queensway, Seymour Place, Bognor Regis, was given a community order with rehabilitation activity requirement and must pay £85 victim surcharge, £85 costs, after admitting damaging a mobile phone in Bognor Regis on February 20, 2017; causing approximately £50 damage to clothing and a suitcase in Bognor Regis on March 9, 2017; and sending several grossly offensive text messages in Bognor Regis on March 9, 2017. He also admitted breaching a suspended sentence order, which was varied by extending the operational period by three months.

Daniel Streeter, 36, of Prince William Court, William Street, Bognor Regis, was given a 23-week prison sentence, suspended for 12 months, with alcohol treatment requirement and rehabilitation activity requirement, after admitting having an offensive weapon, namely a piece of wood, in Merchant Street, Bognor Regis, on November 11, 2016. He must pay £115 victim surcharge, £120 costs.

Kate Ambrose, 38, of Mill Pond Crescent, Chichester, was fined £816 and must pay £81 victim surcharge, £85 costs, after admitting drink-driving (103mg of alcohol in 100ml of breath) in Ferry Drive, Chichester, on June 10, 2017. She was disqualified from driving for 25 months.

Lee Couzens, 25, of Broomfield Road, Selsey, was fined £138 and must pay £30 victim surcharge, £85 costs, after admitting using a vehicle without insurance in Southgate, Chichester, on June 12, 2017. His driving record was endorsed with six points. He also admitted driving without the correct licence and driving a vehicle without an MOT certificate, no separate penalties.

Toby McKean, 19, of Gainsborough Drive, Selsey, was fined £50 and must pay £30 victim surcharge, £40 costs, after admitting stealing cosmetics worth £2.95 from Superdrug, Chichester, on March 14, 2017. He was fined £50 after admitting stealing gift items worth £22.95 from Between The Lines, Chichester, on March 14, 2017. He was fined £50 after admitting stealing accessories worth £33.98 from TKMaxx, Chichester, on March 14, 2017. He was fined £50 after admitting stealing health supplements worth £57.95 from Holland and Barrett, Chichester, on March 14, 2017. He was fined £50 after admitting stealing alcohol and protein powder worth £24.80 from Tesco, Chichester, on May 5, 2017.

Janine Freeman, 46, of Garden Crescent, Barnham, was given a 24-week prison sentence, suspended for 18 months, and must carry out 180 hours’ unpaid work after admitting fraud by failing to disclose to the DWP that she was living as husband and wife, affecting income support between February 6, 2012, and January 16, 2016; fraud by failing to disclose to Arun District Council that she was living as husband and wife, affecting council tax benefit between February 13, 2012, and March 13, 2013; fraud by failing to disclose to Arun District Council that she was living as husband and wife, affecting housing benefit between February 13, 2012, and January 17, 2016. She must pay £115 victim surcharge, £320 costs.

Richard Warley-Cummings, 73, of Sunset Lane, West Chiltington, was fined £600 and must pay £60 victim surcharge, £620 costs, after admitting failing to provide a specimen for analysis when required by police in West Chiltington on February 17, 2017. He was disqualified from driving for 12 months.

Graham Golby, 37, of Essex Road, Bognor Regis, was fined £146 and must pay £30 victim surcharge, £127 costs, after being found guilty of fishing without a licence at Southern Leisure Complex, Chichester, on November 20, 2016.

Sarah Smith, 54, of Oakford Park, Halnaker, was fined £120 and must pay £30 victim surcharge, £100 costs, after admitting being the registered owner of a vehicle that did not meet insurance requirements in Chichester on August 5, 2016.

The following are the latest results contributed by HM Courts Service, for cases sentenced by West Sussex Magistrates’ Court sitting at Worthing from June 26 to 30, 2017.

David Lochrie, 48, of Radnor Road, Worthing, was discharged conditionally for 12 months and must pay £100 compensation, £20 victim surcharge, £40 costs, after admitting jointly causing damage to a glass door at McColls, Strand Parade, Goring, on June 11, 2017; and resisting a police constable in The Boulevard, Goring, on June 11, 2017.

Fiona Lomax, 50, of Rowlands Road, Worthing, was fined £27 and must pay £30 victim surcharge, £85 costs, after admitting using threatening words or behaviour with intent to cause distress in Rowlands Road, Worthing, on June 8, 2017. She also admitted resisting a police constable in Rowlands Road, Worthing, on June 8, 2017, no separate penalty.

Joshua Hearsey, 18, of Elizabeth Place, Sompting, was given a community order and must carry out a total of 80 hours’ unpaid work after admitting assault by beating and two charges of using threatening words or behaviour with intent to provoke violence, aggravated due to hostility based on sexual orientation, all in Lancing on May 3, 2017. He must pay £50 compensation, £85 victim surcharge, £85 costs.

Janine Freeman, 46, of Garden Crescent, Barnham, was given a 24-week prison sentence, suspended for 18 months, and must carry out 180 hours’ unpaid work after admitting fraud by failing to disclose to the DWP that she was living as husband and wife, affecting income support between February 6, 2012, and January 16, 2016; fraud by failing to disclose to Arun District Council that she was living as husband and wife, affecting council tax benefit between February 13, 2012, and March 13, 2013; fraud by failing to disclose to Arun District Council that she was living as husband and wife, affecting housing benefit between February 13, 2012, and January 17, 2016. She must pay £115 victim surcharge, £320 costs.

Year 6 children at Glebe Primary School sent the audience swinging from laughter to tears and back again during the show on Tuesday (July 18).
The success followed five weeks of rigorous rehearsals for the children, learning lines and song lyrics to ensure their final perfomance before heading off to secondary school was one to remember.
A school spokesman said: "The very talented Keeley Younger stared as Matilda. Torrin Gieler - who was clearly born to play this role - starred as Miss Trunchbull, frightening and bringing the audience to tears with laughter with his extremely convincing portrayal of this very scary character."
Parents and staff said they were overwhelmed by the talent displayed by the youngsters.
Shura Mackvarish Robinson, of Year 6, said: "'Naughty', sung by Jorja Wood, Tilly Holiday and Keeley Younger, was amazing as all three girls have stunning voices and sound good together.
One parent said: "The song ‘When I Grow Up’ had me in tears," while another added: "I thought I was in a London theatre - the children were truly incredible."
Alli Godfrey, upper Key Stage 2 leader said: "We were all incredibly proud of the children’s performance – they all loved the story of Matilda and this was evident in their performances.
"It was very funny as well as being emotional…many a sad and happy tear was shed by both children and adults.
"We were also very fortunate to have the incredibly talented ex Glebie Sam Mileberg accompanying the performance with his piano playing.
"It will be a sad day when our Year 6 children move on to their new senior schools but we all wish them great happiness in their future endeavours."

The RMT and ASLEF have both suspended strike action on Southern Rail after being approached for direct talks with the Secretary of State.

The RMT union has suspended the industrial strike for guards planned for Tuesday, August 1, after the union’s general secretary was invited to meet with Chris Grayling, Secretary of State for transport.

A driver strike on Tuesday, August 1, Wednesday, August 2, and Friday, August 4, has also been called off.

“We instruct the General Secretary to arrange the meeting and to place back before this NEC an update on the progress of the talks by Tuesday, August 1,” a spokesman said.

“RMT will be making no further comment at this stage as we arrange details for the talks and allow them space to take place.”

ASLEF has also accepted an offer to meet with Mr Grayling to discuss a resolution to the Southern Rail dispute.

The union, along with Stephen Lloyd MP and other groups, had called for the Secretary of State to step in.

ASLEF will suspend its planned industrial action, including the overtime ban already in place, in order to allow talks to go ahead.

Mick Whelan, ASLEF General Secretary, said: “ASLEF is committed to resolving matters as soon as possible while safeguarding the interests of our members, and the safety of passengers particularly those with disabilities.

“We hope talks can start as soon as possible and, ideally, within the week.”

Former England opener Marcus Trescothick and his Somerset 2nd XI side were blighted by the weather in their Second Eleven Championship match against Sussex at Horsham’s Cricketfield Road today.

After a delayed start due to bad light, just 11 minutes of play was achieved before lunch due to the elements as the sides came in with Somerset on 22-1. Roffey bowler Stuart Whittingham, in action for the Sussex 2nd XI, had taken the only wicket of the game.

There’s action from half a dozen local clubs in this week’s bowls round-up.

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WITTERINGS

Witterings 71 East Preston 59

Scores (friendly): Mike King, Glyn Dobson, Julie Mulligan (skip) lost 18-11; Paul Chivers, Judy Bangs Lindsay Bangs (skip) won 15-14; Sheila Currel, Brian Barnes, Gwilym Morgan (skip) lost 23-10; Dave Gibbons, Diane Leach, Ray Stephens (skip) won 35-4.

Witterings 25 Chichester 51

In the BM League, Chichester had a comfortable win on both rinks taking all six points.

Scores (Wittering names first): Sue Dobson, Stuart Hooker, Gwilym Morgam (skip) lost 20-9 to Chris Hobbs, Terry Wiseman & Ronnie Pickering ; Diane Leach, Glyn Dobson, Carole Tuffin (skip) lost 31-16 to Les Etherington, Colin Spicer & Betty Spicer.

Witterings 64 Pagham 30

Wittering ladies won on all three rinks of this friendly.

Scores: Val Hooker, Judy Bangs and Anne May (s) beat A Burrell, A Calvert, J Wells lost 19-11

19-11; Helen Mason, Margaret Bowell and Barbara Newman(s) beat H Dear, E Terry, M Donaldson 25-10; Sheila Currell, Sue Dobson and Julie Mulligan (s) beat S Read, J Cowley, A Ross 20-9.

Witterings 47 Hotham 18

A win on both rinks earned six BM League points.

Scores: Marion Corbett, Glyn Dobson, Gwilym Morgan (skip) won 21-13; Nigel Miller, Ros Hanbury, Brian Barnes (skip) won 26-5.

Witterings 50 Worthing Pav B 98

A tough match for Witterings in the WS League saw them lose on all four rinks.

Scores: Ron Prior, Mike King, Fred Knotts, Ray Stephens (s) lost 19-12; Colin Carter, Brian Smethurst, Mark White, Ken Clark (s) lost 26-14; Paul Chivers, Glyn Dobson, Eric Shoyer, Lindsay Bangs (s) lost 27-9; Stuart Hooker, Nige Miller, Brian Barnes, Gwilym Morgan (s) lost 26-15.

Witterings 52 Pulborough 84

Scores (WS League): Paul Chivers, Glyn Dobson, Eric Shoyer, Lindsay Bangs (s) won 20-13; Stuart Hooker, Brian Barnes, Gwilym Morgan, Dave Bell (s) lost 16-14; Doug Holden, Steve Thomas, Alan Somerville, Fred Knotts (s) lost 29-10; Nige Miller, Bryan Smethurst, Colin Carter, Ken Clark (s) lost 26-8.

CHICHESTER

Chichester 4 Hurstpierpoint 1

Chichester continue to make steady progress in the National Top Club competition by beating Hurstpierpoint by four disciplines to one.

As in previous rounds Chichester made an excellent start with David Schofield winning the two woods 16-8 and Peter Whale the singles 21-13.

Kevin Ball and Brian Butler (skip) won the pairs 22-18 and Les Etherington, Stuart Meyer, Brian Talmage and Nick Anderson (skip) won the fours 23-10.

The triple of Gerry Jackson, Tony Hardgrove and Peter Green (skip) lost 16-12. But this was another superb overall victory. In the next round Chichester will be at home to Hove and Kingsway.

Chichester 39 Burgess Hill 35

In a tight finish in the second round of the Over 60’s Mixed Two Fours National Tony Allcock Trophy, Chichester beat Burgess Hill.

Scores: Chris Hobbs, Stuart Meyer, Betty Spicer and David Schofield (skip) won 22-17; Les Etherington, Bridget Collins, Wendy Adams and Derek Leach (skip) lost 18-17.

In the next round, the area final, Chichester will visit Eastbourne BC.

Chichester 47 East Preston 17

With both rinks being successful at home and away, Chichester won the area final in the County Double Fours for the Abergavenny Cup against East Preston.

This was an outstanding win by Chichester who are through to the county last eight, where they will meet Worthing Pavilion BC.

Scores: Home: Peter Whale, Kevin Ball, David Schofield and Nick Anderson (skip) won 26-8; Away: Gary Miller, Derek Leach, Simon Tooley and Mick Page (skip) won 21-9.

Norfolk B 69 Chichester B 81

In their West Sussex League division-three match at Norfolk, Chichester collected eight points.

Scores: Stuart Wilson, Joe Dyke, Keith Burt, Peter White (skip) lost 24-20; Tony Daines, Bernard Money, Gary Miller, Mike Bayfield (skip) won 21-17; John Williams, Les Shipp, Peter Merritt, Chris Wade (skip) won 17-10; Terry Wiseman, Nigel Dearman, Cole Porter, Michael Hannant (skip) won 24-18.

Chichester A 82 Worthing Pavilion A 84

Chichester A entertained Worthing Pavilion in a close West Sussex League match and although Chichester lost by just two shots they picked up only two points.

Scores: Peter Green, Kevin Ball, Brian Butler, Clive Benham (skip) won 28-13; Guy Buckle, Tony Hardgrove, Jim Davis, Peter Whale (skip) lost 22-20; Les Etherington, Brian Talmage, Simon Tooley, Mick Page (skip) lost 25-16; Gerry Jackson, David Schofield, Gary Miller, Derek Leach (skip) lost 24-18.

Tarring Priory 69 Chichester 81

Chichester travelled to Tarring Priory for a friendly and won by 12 shots.

Scores: Les Etherington, Roy Anscombe, Nigel Dearman, Tony Hardgrove (skip) won 19-17; Tony Daines, Charles Campling, Les shipp, Chris Wade (skip) won 16-14; Duncan Gray, Joe Dyke, Keith Burt, Peter White (skip) won 21-20; Chris Corbett, Bernard Money, John Walters, Brian Talmage (skip) won 25-18.

Chichester 38 Worthing Pavilion 36

After beating Worthing Pavilion by two shots, Chichester are through to the third round of the County Double Rink.

Scores: Home: Jean Hole, Bridget Collins, Sue Miles & Denise Latter drew 18-18; Away: Chris Hobbs, Debbie Hogg, Wendy Adams & Betty Spicer won 20-18.

FISHBOURNE

A trip to Graffham ended in a 41-37 defeat for Fishbourne.

At home to West Dean, Fishbourne lost 43-39.

Against Witterings, at home in the BM League, there was a good win for Fishbourne by 37-26. In the friendly, Witterings won 29-25.

Away to Petworth, Fishbourne were not comfortable on the all-weather surface and lost 54-24 in the BM League. They also lost the friendly.

Fishbourne hosted Midhurst in a four-triple friendly – Fishbourne won 69-62. Fishbourne were well beaten at home by a strong Arundel team, 78-40.

LITTLE SPAIN

Little Spain had a fine win away to RAFA at Bognor. Little Spain won on three of the four rinks and by 63-53.

Scores: Mike Pointer, Chris Bond and Tony Dann (skip) won 16-15; John Ballinger, Chris Lankshear and Iain Mayzes (s) won 20-8; Geoff Tipper, Jackie Mayzes and Trevor Plaistow (s) lost 15-10; Ken Ambrose, Barbara Bond and Jim Lankshear (s) won 17-15.

There are new leaders in the club’s Internal Friday League. Team C – Geoff Tipper, Chris Lankshear, Chris Bond and Sylvia Ballinger – have stormed to the top and will hope to stay there and lift the Gordon Simmons Trophy.

Val Palmer and Jenny Gibson competed for Little Spain in the County unbadged trixie pairs competition in zone B group one.

Having seen off pairs from the Witterings, Arundel, Bognor and another side from Little Spain in previous rounds, they now faced a Worthing Pavilion duo for a place in the semi-finals.

Little Spain were losing 9-2 after three ends but Palmer and Gibson doggedly fought back. The scoring was very close until the final end when Pavilion’s Sue Gubbins and Sharon Pratt prevailed to win 21-19.

It was a great match played in a terrific atmosphere s and a great advert for Little Spain BC and bowls in general.

Little Spain held their second spoons drive competition of the season and Barbara Bond, Peter Armsby and Geoff Spicer (skip) emerged as winners and received their trophies from club president Trevor Palmer.

WEST DEAN

Flansham 85 West Dean 52

West Dean were away to Flansham but won on only one of four rinks.

Scores: Ian Morrison, Tony Bleach, Jim Sharrod [s] won 21-12; Pam Patterson, Peter Merrith, David Turner [s] lost 18-11; Ann Hiscock, Chris Warrington, Phil Muggeridge [s] lost 20-16; Wendy Cooper, Bill Cooper, John Butterworth [s] lost 35-4.

West Dean 67 Rogate 32

In this home match, West Dean were the comfortable winners on all three rinks.

Scores: Chris Warrington, Ian Morrison, Tony Boxall [s] won 22-8; Pam Patterso, David Turner, Phil Muggeridge [s] won 17-16; Ann Hiscock, Bob Holman, John Butterworth [s] won 28-8.

CRABLANDS

Crablands ladies fourss won their county semi-final at Preston Park (Brighton) to progress to the national finals at Leamington Spa.

Chris Lewendon, Grace Humphreys, Sheila Jones and Carol Bowles beat Hurstpierpoint.

Chris Lewendon and Sue Blyth failed to overcome Leah Taylor and Helen Jones from Worthing Pavillion in the pairs in a well- contested match.

Best wishes to Lorraine Kuhler who was injured in a match for England in Wales and who should have played in this match.

Carol Bowles lost to Kate Sayers in a thrilling Singles match.

Crablands men gained four points against Bognor but lost 88-76.

Scores: Jim Tyrrell, Alan Blyth, Tony Dade and Ian Ford won 22-19; Nigel Reynolds, Lew Lewendon, Richard Humphrey and Derek Clacey won 23-22; Mick Campbell, Rod Shambrook, John Cornwell and Les Jewiss lost 25-18; Alan Bateman, Albert Humphreys, Mark Heasman and Derek Adams lost 22-13.

Crablands played Aldingbourne at home in a friendly and won 89-41.

Scores: Jo Green, Ron Eastland and Frank Carrie won 23-7; Denny Terry, Grace Humphreys and Jim Saunders won 25-10; Margaret Whittle, Joan Taylor and Barbara Chandler won 20-11; Richard Green, Eddie Willcocks and Lil Tuck won 21-13.

Crablands hosted Norfolk BC in the BM League but lost all the points.

Scores: Richard Green, Melva Bateman and Rod Shambrook lost 19-17; Lew Lewendon, Carole Cornwell and Doug Muncey lost 18-14; (friendly): Jo Green, Jack Freeborough and Peter Blackman won 21-16.

Crablands ladies lost in the Double Rink competition to Southwater.

Scores: home, Val Foyle, Joan Adams, Sue Blyth and Cynthia Ruler lost 23-15; Away, Chris Lewendon, Mollie Back, Sheila Jones and Carol Bowles lost 20-16.

Two rinks of ladies travelled to Purbrook in Hampshire with two rinks from Witterings to play in an invitation match against Portsmouth and District Ladies.

Crablands rinks Margaret Whittle, Elaine Sadler, Joan Adams and Pat Terry, and Sylvia Gray, Melva Bateman, Carole Cornwell and Val Foyle were successful.

Crablands’ finalists in their men’s pairs competition are known.

John Cornwell and Mark Heasman will play Tony Dade and Derek Clacey after exciting semi-finals.

MIDDLETON

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Middleton v Maltravers

Resplendent in their respective team colours, 24 lady bowlers, representing Middleton and Maltravers, gathered at Middleton for a friendly. The match was played in good spirit with the home team winning three games to one.

Scores: Lee Davidson, Jane Nurse, Sonia Denny won 18-13; Judy Ludley, Maureen Bravington, Val Maher lost 27-7; Rosalyn Green, Pam Leach, Pat Eccles won 26-9; Sandra Shere, Muriel Fox, Rosemary Gregory won 16-14.

Middleton 63 Petworth 104

Halfway through the season, just 12 points separate the top and bottom teams of the West Sussex League division three. So although Middleton men currently prop up the table, there is still a lot to play for.

Scores: Stan Jackson, Bernard Booker, Jim Maher, Gary Steventon lost 30-16; Peter Hall, Bryan Kingswell, Trevor Finch, Andrew Nurse won 20-17; Chopsy Chapman, Peter Lush, Ian Hart, John Graham lost 19-20; Ken Walker, Terry Bridge, Keith Berkley, Bob Colvin lost 8-27

Middleton 2 points Petworth 8 points

Meanwhile, there is better news for Middleton’s mixed team playing in the Brooks Motors League. Middleton has moved into the middle of the pack after winning away from home against Pagham.

Middleton 44

Pagham 32

Pat Eccles, Ian Hart, John Graham won 21-14; Ann Steventon, Peter Lush, Andrew Nurse

won 23-18. Middleton 6 points

Friendly: July Ludley, John Ludley, Terry Bridge lost 10-28

BOGNOR

Bognor A played Norfolk at Littlehampton but lost 85-69 scoring four points from two winning rinks.

Scores: M Conolly, J Christensen, D Ford, T Sayerswon won 24-17; D Jackson, N Hatfield, N Waddock, R Gardner won 19-15.

Bognor A played Crablands at Waterloo Square and won 88-76, scoring six points.

Scores: D Parker, P Lichfield, K Taylor, S Soames won 25-18; T Arnold, J Christensen, D Ford, T Sayers won 22-13.

PAGHAM

In a BM League game with Petworth, Pagham lost 36-35. They won the friendly.

Scores: A Ross, D Vaughan, P Mayoss lost 23-10; H Dear, L Smith, R Dear won 25-13; (friendly): J Warner, J Stocker, S Stocker won 29-10.

Still in the BM League, two Pagham triples lost 44-32 to Middleton. Pagham won the associated friendly.

Scores: A Burrell, P Burrell, K Robini lost 21-14; J Cowley, J Cowley, P Mayoss lost 23-18; (friendly): D Westcott, J Stocker,` S Stocker won 28-10.

In the ladies league against Maltravers, Pagham won 35-28 and took the friendly honours.

Scores: S Read, A Burrell, M Donaldson, S Stocker won 25-12; H Dear, J Warner, J Cowley, C Mayoss lost 16-10; (friendly): J Mumford, E Terry, A Calvert, A Ross won 21-15.

MIDHURST

In the first round of the Three Counties Presidents Cup, Midhurst beat Headley by nine shots

Scores: Home, Howard Seymour, Anne Chuter, Terry Berry & Paul Chuter won 18-13; Away, Catherine Dixon, Jack Lee, Dave King & Gerald Dixon won 20 -16.

Rowledge A 52 Midhurst A 45

In their Three Counties League match, Midhurst lost by seven shots.

Scores: Jack Lee, Anne Chuter & Gerald Dixon lost 27-10; Malcolm Hutchings, Terry Berry & Paul Chuter won 22-11; Catherine Dixon, Bob Butterfield & Dave King lost 15-13. Midhurst A 1pt Rowledge A 4pts.

Midhurst B 47 Rogate B 50

Midhurst B lost their return match with Rogate B by three shots.

Scores: Stella Tait, Colin Downham & Roger Brindle won 16-15; Alan Ricketts, Howard Seymour & Phil Kingswell lost 21-18; Richard Softly, Phil Wells & Stuart Largan lost 14-13. Midhurst B 1pt, Rogate B 4pts.

Petersfield 47 Midhurst 48

In a friendly at Petersfield, Midhurst won overall by one shot.

Scores: Richard Softly, Dot Berry & Gerald Dixon won 21-8; Michael Dj Smith, Howard Seymour & Catherine Dixon lost 19-13; Jean Adams, Delphine Clark & Terry Berry lost 20-14.

Fishbourne 69 Midhurst 52

Midhurst visited Fishbourne and went down by 17 shots.

Scores: Lilly Kingswell, Howard Seymour & Malcolm Hutchings lost 22-15; Jean Adams, Alan Ricketts & Phil Kingswell drew 15-15; Stella Taite, Delphine Clark & Phil Wells won 17-13; Jack Jurado, Roger Brindle & Terry Berry lost 19-15.

PETWORTH

Petworth enjoyed a convincing 8-2 home win - 104-63 in shots - in glorious weather against Middleton in the West Sussex League.

Scores: Stan Enticknap, Richard Stevens, Russell Stallibrass and Marc Lancaster won 30-16; Bill Bryder, Nigel Flynn, Mick Booth and Bob Murray lost 20-17; Ron Elliott, Dan Butler, David Mustard and Mick Monk won 20-19; Selwyn Hall, Barry Stanton, Barry Forey and Bob Turner won 37-8. 8pts to Petworth, 2pts Middleton.

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East Preston Cricket Club saw their lead at the West Sussex Invitation League Division 2 summit cut to 56 points on Saturday.

Leaders EP welcomed place-below Barns Green to The Cricket Field and succumbed to just a second league loss of the season following a poor batting showing.

Paul McCafferty (3-27), Jack Sunderland (2-34) and Glenn Whitaker (2-42) worked hard but Barns still managed to make 196-7 off 40 overs.

The total was one that was chaseable but East Preston’s batters knew they would have to perform well.

No batsmen could make an impact for the home side, though, as opener Louis Storey (32) and Whitaker (24) were the top scorers and EP were all out for 125, losing by 71 runs.

The fixture provided East Preston an opportunity to pull further clear at the top in their quest for the Division 2 title. But now Barns Green are 56 points off leaders with a game in hand.

EP skipper Gary Weedon admitted it was not what he and the team had intended.

He said: “This was not the result we desired. We were hopeful of extending our lead at the top but we were unfortunate at the weekend.

“We did well to take late wickets, restricting them and we were happy with the score we were chasing.

“Out of the two teams, momentum was with us heading into our batting innings.

“Unfortunately, I felt there were some decisions that didn’t go our way, which cost us the victory.

“Louis (Storey) stuck around but once he went it was all in their hands. It was just one of those days that didn’t go for us.”

Barns Green got off to a flying start thanks to Oliver Woodward (68) and Jay Dumbrill (47).

When Woodward fell to McCafferty, Barns were well-placed at 165-4, looking on course to post a massive total.

East Preston’s bowlers did a great job of putting the squeeze on Barns Green’s late order batsmen as they posted 196-7 off their 40 overs.

After pulling things back with the ball, East Preston were in a good position to mount a run-chase.

The batters could not follow in the bowlers footsteps and they collapsed to 125 all out in response.

Opener Storey top-scored with 32, Whitaker struck 24, while Sunderland hit 16 but East Preston could only muster 125.

Nick Cooper (4-17) had the home side’s batters in a spin, then Harry Swetman and Woodward bagged two wickets each.

EP skipper Weedon now wants to see his side bounce back at bottom side Selsey on Saturday.

He said: “The best thing we can do now is have two convincing wins before our week off. We must make sure we maintain some sort of gap at the top. It’s still very much in our favour as things stand and I’m sure all of the team will want to put things right. We’ve got a chance to do that when we go to Selsey in the league on Saturday.”

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Sussex Police have joined a major campaign aimed at reducing the number of people who carry knives.

During a dedicated week of action, which started yeaterday (Monday July 17), Sussex Police have joined with other forces to carry out enforcement activity, including test purchase operations, hotspot patrols, knife surrenders and arrest of outstanding offenders.

Police school officers will visit schools and colleges across the county.

The aim of the campaign is to demonstrate the consequences for anyone caught carrying a knife.

The key messages for young people and children who may be unaware of their actions are: get caught with a knife and you could face a prison sentence of up to five years - that’s just for possessing a knife in a public place.

If you hurt someone there will be other charges to answer and you could go to prison for longer.

The consequences are more far reaching with the impact of a criminal conviction on a person’s family, or the chances of a university education, finding a job or even travel abroad.

Chief Inspector Simon Starns said: “Young people need to know that carrying a knife for protection is not a lawful excuse, it will increase the chance of it being used against them. The police often caution first time offenders for other types of offences but if anyone is involved in an incident where they’re carrying a knife and fear is caused or there is a degree of danger, the premeditated possession of a knife means they are much more likely to be charged. It’s just not worth the risk.”

Police and Crime Commissioner Katy Bourne added: “I hope this week of national action goes a long way to warn anyone, especially young people, of the consequences of arming themselves with a knife.

“Although the force sees less than one crime a day in Sussex where a knife is involved, it is reassuring to know they are not complacent about knife crime.

“There are amnesty bins located at police stations around Sussex, so if anyone has a knife they want to dispose of, I would urge people to make use of them.”

There was plenty to celebrate at Billingshurst Primary School when the annual Summer Fun Day raised more than £10,000.

With the sun blazing down on Saturday July 8, parents, pupils and staff enjoyed everything from the school choir and country dancing to a 100ft assault course and a Gruffalo bouncy castle.

They raised £10,002.33 in the process, smashing last year’s takings record by £1,500.

One of the highlights saw headteacher Helen Williamson take on her deputy Serena Nicholls in a bungee run challenge. It was a challenge Miss Nicholls had won for three consecutive years – and, despite Miss Williamson’s efforts, she quickly made it four in a row.

The head has another year to rethink her tactics!

As the school’s biggest fundraising initiative, the Summer Fun Day provided vital funds at a time when budgets are under pressure.

Miss Williamson said the money would help pay for some “essential extras”.

She added: “Each year we are overwhelmed by the results of our Summer Fun Day, and thanks to the generosity of our friends and families we’ve set another new high.

“The day went so well and it was lovely seeing so many children, and adults, having a lot of fun.

“The event is organised by an outstanding team of people from the Billingshurst Primary School Community Association, and without their hard work and ingenuity the school would not be able to provide the essential extras that really matter – music lessons, equipment, trips and events for the children to enjoy.

“Schools are communities first and foremost so I am very privileged to work with such a strong community of people and businesses.”

As well as the leadership bungee-run, children were treated to the sight of Mrs Doran winning the much-anticipated teacher Wipeout challenge, seizing glory for Key Stage 1.

Many local businesses were present, with vegetarian food being provided by So India, in Pulborough, and ice-cream from the Fat Cow, in Billingshurst High Street, providing a cooling treat.

The Billingshurst Tennis Club were on-hand to uncover the next Andy Murray or Johanna Konta , while Coco’s Hairdressers spent the day braiding hair for hundreds of children.

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Worthing Cricket Club travelled to third-placed Three Bridges on Saturday recording an important 57-run victory - allowing them to pull further away from the Sussex League Division 2 relegation places.

A typically quick wicket greeted the teams, one that encourages fast bowlers but allows batsmen to score freely once they get themselves in.

Worthing were asked to bat but for the second week in succession Josh Wood (96) made them regret that decision.

His runs came off just 69 balls, before he fell four short of hitting a second century in as many matches.

Beyond Wood’s efforts, Worthing’s frailties with the bat were on show once again as wickets tumbled at regular intervals. Nick Gunning made a watchful unbeaten 38 from 87 balls, with Benn Challen (13) and Stuart Carter (18) the only other batsmen to reach double figures.

Worthing only just gained maximum batting points before being bowled out for exactly 200 in the 50th over of their allotted 53.

Three Bridges’ reply bore remarkable similarities to Worthing’s but lacked a Wood-esque innings - with skipper Oliver Bladford (32) top-scoring for the home side.

Giorgio Rigali bagged 3-38, including the final wicket to win the game in over number 49. Jamie Piper claimed two for 14 over two impressive, quick spells, while skipper Martyn Swift took 2-22, then spin twins of Challen (1-44) and Harry Dunn (2-10) rounded off the wicket takers as Bridges fell well short of their target, succumbing for just 143.

Worthing skipper Swift was delighted with the win and said: “That was an important win as the likes of Bognor, with their new overseas player, are making a bit of a charge below us, but we’re dealing with that by winning games which is all I can ask of the lads.”

Worthing’s 2nd XI made heavy weather of their four-wicket win over Findon’s 2nd XI in the Sussex League Division 5 West on Saturday.

Findon were stuck in and bundled out for just 142. Harvey Keffert (52) with the only other score of note coming from Simon Cairns (47).

Seamer Robson Piper claimed 3-38, Jaynil Patel took 2-33 and leg-spinner ended with impressive figures of three for seven.

The reply was swift as openers Tom Lund (60) and Andy Reid (70 not out) got the home side to within 23 runs off victory. Findon 2nd XI leg-spinner Oliver Wadeson (5-13) sparked a collapse. Worthing moved up to fourth after the win and host second-placed West Chiltington and Thakeham on Saturday.

Worthing’s 3rd XI made it three wins from three for their teams for a second week in succession.

Worthing made light work of West Sussex Invitation League Division 6 basement boys Lancing Manor.

After choosing to bowl, Worthing skittled Manor out for 113 in 39.3 overs. Alex Anderson (45 not out) then guided Worthing to victory in just 13.5 overs.

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Former Bognor defender Tom Broadbent completed a switch to League 1 Bristol Rovers earlier today.

The 25-year-old, who also featured for Chichester City, Pagham and Selsey early in his career, has been snapped up by Rovers following a successful trial.

Broadbent featured for Hayes & Yeading last season, as well as impressing in several matches for The Army in the Inter Services League.

The defender has been with Rovers since they returned for pre-season and his efforts have now seen him rewarded with a first-ever professional contract.

Speaking to bristolrovers.co.uk Broadbent said: "I came in on July 3 and I was nervous but I'd worked hard over the summer to keep myself fit.

"I've enjoyed my time so far, the lads have been welcoming, so that's a great help aswell.

"It's a massive club with a great fan base, it was a no-brainer for me to sign."

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