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Saturday 16 June 2012

West Sussex put on flood alert ahead of weekend - thisissussex.co.uk

West Sussex put on flood alert ahead of weekend - thisissussex.co.uk

The Environment Agency is preparing for more heavy rain and potential flooding problems in West Sussex.

The Met Office issued a yellow warning for heavy rain for today with up to 20mm expected in the area from midday Friday.

  1. More rain is forecast in West Sussex over the weekend

Crews are using pumps to lower river water levels to provide capacity for even more rain that is expected over the next 48 hours.

A flood warning remains in force in various locations in Bersted. Eight flood alerts were in place earlier in the week and though this has been reduced, the Environment Agency said that more could be issued if there is further significant rain.

West Sussex saw major flooding problems earlier in the week, in particular at Littlehampton and Bognor and the surrounding areas. 250 homes in the village of Elmer were flooded by around six foot of water and residents had to be rescued by boat and taken to temporary accommodation.

Other areas that saw floods were Worthing Hospital, Havens' Church Farm holiday camp, near Chichester and access to Butlins in Bognor Regis was prohibited. Several schools and colleges in the area were also shut.

Peter Quarmby, South East flood and coastal risk manager, said: "We are focusing all efforts in working in areas that have been affected by flooding over the past few days to lower river levels and will continue to work alongside our emergency partners to assist flooded communities with immediate response and recovery.

"Latest forecasts indicate that heavy rainfall is again expected to cross the South East on Friday and into the weekend. We urge everyone to remain vigilant."

Frank Saunders, chief forecaster at the Met Office, said: "We are working closely with colleagues in the Environment Agency and other agencies to ensure that we are all aware of the latest weather forecast."

Arun District Council is holding information days for communities in areas that have experienced the worst of the flooding. They are being held at Felpham, Elmer, Littlehampton, Barnham, Wick and South Bersted, from Friday until Wednesday, visiting one location each day.


Source: www.thisissussex.co.uk

Armed men raid Wembley bank in daring daylight robbery (From Harrow Times) - Harrow Times

Armed men raid Wembley bank in daring daylight robbery

Two armed men raided a bank in Wembley this morning in a daring daylight robbery.

The men stormed into the HSBC Bank in Ealing Road just before 11am this morning.

A male went up to front counter staff making verbal demands for cash to be handed over whilst holding a handgun.

The second man remained behind his accomplice in a foyer by the front door, holding a firearm believed to be a sawn off shotgun.

The terrified cashiers ducked under the front counter and immediately raised their alarms, causing the suspects to flee empty-handed in an unknown direction.

It is thought one suspect was travelling on a bicycle.

Both suspects are described white, around 5ft10inches in tall and of an athletic build.

They had each concealed the lower part of their faces with a scarf or high collar.

The second suspect was wearing a dark Parker jacket with a fur trim around its hood.

Anyone with information should call the incident room at The Finchley Flying Squad on 020 8358 1751 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 to remain anonymous.

Comments(4)

SeaBee says...
1:33am Sat 16 Jun 12

Daring or stupid? SeaBee

Sonoo Malkani says...
1:40am Sat 16 Jun 12

It's a good job the staff had the presence of mind to duck and also to raise the alarm,sending off the raiders empty-handed.Reads like some TV movie. It is very unnerving that two young men can turn up in broad daylight and brazenly try to rob a well-known bank because they are armed.They know our Police dont have licence to carry fire-arms and are fully exploiting this.Perhaps, this needs reviewing. Also, there must be more security measures that banks could consider taking to protect their staff and innocent customers.They have enough monies to provide enhanced security in times like we're facing today.It's not just the job of the Police but of the employers as well to take whatever steps are necessary to prevent and foil similar crimes, which seem to be on the increase. Sonoo Malkani

Sonoo Malkani says...
1:40am Sat 16 Jun 12

It's a good job the staff had the presence of mind to duck and also to raise the alarm,sending off the raiders empty-handed.Reads like some TV movie. It is very unnerving that two young men can turn up in broad daylight and brazenly try to rob a well-known bank because they are armed.They know our Police dont have licence to carry fire-arms and are fully exploiting this.Perhaps, this needs reviewing. Also, there must be more security measures that banks could consider taking to protect their staff and innocent customers.They have enough monies to provide enhanced security in times like we're facing today.It's not just the job of the Police but of the employers as well to take whatever steps are necessary to prevent and foil similar crimes, which seem to be on the increase. Sonoo Malkani

jayjoe says...
9:45am Sat 16 Jun 12

Oh for heaven's sake. Doesn't anyone sub these items before they're published? "swan of shotgun" presumably means "sawn-off shotgun"? Furthermore, do not editorialise using phrases like "the terrified cashiers". Back to NCTJ school for you I think. jayjoe

Source: www.harrowtimes.co.uk

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