Kent Exiles 12-50 Sussex Thunder
11:08am Tuesday 19th June 2012 in Sport
KENT Exiles were beaten by Sussex Thunder on Sunday in their final home game of the season.
Going into the game as underdogs, and with a depleted squad due to five games in as many weeks having taken its toll with injuries, the Exiles dug in early on and matched Thunder stride for stride.
After an early Thunder score the Exiles thought they had drawn level when Zac Ritchie threw to Sam Johnson and the wideout broke a tackle and outpaced the visiting defence, but a penalty wiped the score off the board.
Ritchie found Colin Chislett and then Johnson again to move them within touching distance of the endzone and Jon Miller caught the touchdown.
Sussex Thunder pulled ahead on their next drive, but the Exiles came straight back once again.
Ben Abbott continued his good form finding some running room and Ritchie found the reliable Chislett and Miller before Wesley Eversley jumped between three defenders to pull in the touchdown and bring the scores level again.
One more Thunder score as the half ran out gave the visitors the lead, but at half-time it was anyone's game.
However, the second half was a different story as Sussex Thunder’s defence started to get on top and force turnovers which resulted in some quick scoring without reply from the Exiles and before long the game was out of reach.
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Wham bam thank you Ma'am: Jubilee boosts supermarket sales by 11.3% - Daily Mirror
The Queen’s four-day Diamond Jubilee celebrations boosted supermarket tills by an extra £213million as royal fever swept the nation.
Sales soared by 11.3% in the run-up to the party for Her Majesty, with stores expected to do even better when the Olympics start next month.
Figures from analysts Kantar Worldpanel show overall sales were up 3.2% in the 12 weeks to June 10.
Despite the much-needed tonic, Tesco and Morrisons lost out to their rivals Asda and Sainsbury’s as the two chains continued to poach shoppers thanks to their price-matching schemes.
And budget chains Aldi and Lidl also cashed in, with record market shares of 2.8% each, while Waitrose hit an all-time high of 4.6%.
Frozen food chain Iceland also proved a winner, with sales up by 6.3% – double the market average.
Source: www.mirror.co.uk
Sussex Police hunt for suspect in Arundel rape case - thisissussex.co.uk
Sussex Police are trying to trace a man who is wanted in connection with a rape near Arundel in 2010.
Detectives are urging members of the public to come forward with any information they may have concerning the whereabouts of Abdul Bieeu, 23.
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Police want to speak to Abdul Bieeu
Mr Bieeu has already been arrested in connection with the rape but he was released on bail and failed to answer bail.
It is thought he may have gone to Libya for a time but may have now returned.
The rape, where the victim was a 19-year-old woman, took place on the site of a Comfort Inn Hotel in Lyminster Road, Lyminster between the 8th and 9th of September 2010.
Mr Bieeu is also known as Marney Rafah, Abdel Sadik, Marney Bieeu and Abdel Sadiq.
A second man has been arrested and charged with rape in relation to this incident. He is Richard Wooster, 24, of Highfield, Wick. He has pleaded not guilty to the offence and is due to appear on trial at Chichester Crown Court on September 3rd 2012.
Detective Constable Andrea Watts of West Sussex CID said: "We have been working to establish Mr Bieeu's whereabouts but have been unable to trace him so far. We are appealing for anyone who has information about his whereabouts to contact police.
"It was believed that he may have gone to Libya for a short time and may have now returned. He also has links to Manchester, Bolton, Chester and Southsea.
"Mr Bieeu has been known to work for cash-in-hand at restaurants and bars and may be using a different name."
If you have any information about his whereabouts please contact Sussex Police on 101 quoting serial 297 of 9/9 or the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Source: www.thisissussex.co.uk
Thanet principal: Future of students in east Kent 'gambled with' - BBC News
A college principal has said his students' futures are being "gambled with" unless politicians decide on a clear economic vision for east Kent.
Graham Razey, of Thanet College, said it must be decided whether tourism, the expansion of Manston Airport or green policies offer the best opportunities.
Unemployment in Thanet is more than double the South East average.
Thanet District Council said the private sector is also responsible for growth.
Kent County Council figures show unemployment in Thanet is 6.2% of the population, compared with the south east average of 2.6%.
'Lost opportunity'Mr Razey disagreed with Thanet District Council's decision to oppose all night flights at Manston Airport.
"I just hope we haven't lost an opportunity to create many jobs for our young people," he said.
"Farnborough College of Technology has a specialist centre for the training of aviation. Why not Thanet College working in conjunction with the airport to create the specialist training needed for the 3,000 to 4,000 jobs that I think are achievable?"
Mr Razey said in order to design the right courses, he needed to know what sort of employment the area was trying to attract.
He said: "We need to know what we want to be. We need to have a coherent strategic plan for east Kent."
Rob Hetherington, head of regeneration at Thanet District Council, said: "What we're trying to do on the economic development side is move away from it just being the council driving this.
"Regeneration is not just the remit of the council, there are other public sector bodies involved in it and the private sector.
"We've bought together the Thanet Regeneration Board to widen the remit of people trying to steer the regeneration agenda, so it's not just the local authority."
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Sainsbury, Asda, Aldi, Lidl Get Jubilee Sales Boost - NASDAQ
By Ian Walker
LONDON--J Sainsbury PLC (SBRY.LN), Asda and discount retailers Aldi and Lidl were the clear winners in the market share war during the 12 weeks ended June 10, which includes the Queen's Diamond Jubilee, as Britons spent an extra 213 million pounds ($334.0 million) at the tills in the week building up to the long celebratory weekend.
However, market shares fell for the former retail sector darling, Tesco PLC (TSCO.LN), and Wm Morrison Supermarkets PLC (MRW.LN). In the 12 weeks ended June 10, Tesco's market share fell to 31%, from 31.4% in the 12 weeks ended June 12, 2011, while Morrison's share fell to 11.8%, from 12.2%.
J Sainsbury PLC's (SBRY.LN) market share rose to 16.6% in the 12 weeks, from 16.4%. Asda, a subsidiary of Wal-Mart Stores Inc. (WMT), saw its U.K. market share rise to 17.2%, from 16.6% in the comparable period a year earlier. Including Netto, which it bought in April last year, Asda's total market share was unchanged at 17.2%.
Upmarket retailer Waitrose also saw its market share rise to 4.6% in the 12 weeks ended June 10, from 4.4%, while discount retailers Aldi and Lidl's joint market share rose to 5.6%, from 4.9%. Separately, Aldi's share rose to 2.8% from 2.3% and Lidl's share rose to 2.8%, from 2.6%.
Edward Garner, director at Kantar Worldpanel, said the remarkable growth rate recorded over the Jubilee is a sign of what's to come during the Olympics when he expects grocery sales to soar.
"Competition is likely to be fierce with fortunes now considerably different among the big four," Mr. Garner added.
Sainsbury's and Asda's share rise was due to their successful price promotions--Asda with its Price Guarantee and Sainsbury's with its Brand Match, Mr. Garner said.
Earlier this year, Tesco issued its first profit warning in 20 years, citing the most difficult conditions for retailers in living memory. Since that time, however, the retailer has instigated a new round of price cuts and announced a GBP1 billion revamp of its stores.
Write to Ian Walker at ian.walker@dowjones.com
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Source: www.nasdaq.com
Asda store to feature in Swinton shopping centre - menmedia.co.uk
An Asda foodstore and a new public square are promised at Swinton shopping centre in Greater Manchester in a scheme which will generate around 250 jobs.
Salford city council has approved plans to revamp the 180,000 sq ft centre three years after the complex became embroiled in the UK’s property crash.
In 2009, lenders at the West Bromwich Building Society forced the centre into the hands of Law of Property Act receivers. The centre was owned by clients of Mutual Finance.
The proposals include a 35,000 sq ft Asda store which is expected to be a catalyst for a wider regeneration of the shopping centre, with a new piazza, public areas and upgraded shops.
Layne Mercer, a director at GVA who is providing asset management advice for the scheme, said: “After years of neglect by the previous owners, we are delighted with the news and are committed to improving the centre for the benefit of the local community as a whole.
“Importantly, the scheme will generate around 250 new job opportunities for local people, adding further to the regeneration impact.
“We are now at the implementation stage and hope to start on site very shortly. We are delighted by the council’s decision as this echoes the support we have had from local people in getting to this stage. This will make a real difference to the town centre retail offer.”
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Who's a pretty birdie? Tiny Goldcrest pictured checking itself out in car wing mirror - Daily Mail
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It looks like this male Goldcrest has been caught in an act of vanity, checking himself out in the mirror.
But instead of gazing at his own reflection the territorial bird thought he had a rival.
And so convinced was the worried Goldcrest that his patch in Sussex had been invaded he spent several minutes flying between windows to chase the intruder off.
The male Goldcrest was fascinated and worried in equal measure by the reflection in the car window
The bird flew between different windows of the car trying to chase its shadow
The bird even occasionally pecked at the reflection in the car window in a fruitless bid to scare away its own shadow.
Wildlife photographer Richard Peters, who took the pictures from a friend's garden, said:
'It's the sort of behaviour you are likely to see in the spring time when the male birds are defensive.
The Goldfinch looked like it had been caught red-handed checking out its own shadow
The worried bird even resorted to pecking at its own reflection before eventually flying off
'(They) want to see off any intruders that might take over their patch and steal the females.
'Although I've seen plenty of chaffinches do it I've not seen a Goldcrest do it before.'
Source: www.dailymail.co.uk
Mothers now prefer handing over smartphones rather than dummies to comfort crying babies - Daily Mail
- Ten per cent of these allow toddlers to play on phones for up to two hours
- Scottish mothers most likely to entertain babies with smartphones
- Only nine per cent of babies are given dummies by their parents
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When faced with a troublesome child, parents have traditionally turned to a toy or a dummy for help in restoring the peace.
But, in a sign of the times, they are increasingly reaching for a rather more high-tech solution . . . a smartphone.
More than one in four mothers admits to handing over a phone to a crying or bored tot when they need entertaining, research has found.
Smarty-pants: smart mums give restless babies smartphone apps to play with
And it is more common than shoving a dummy in their mouth or giving them a soft toy or even a bottle in these high tech times.
A range of apps for youngsters, including games, puzzles and educational programmes, means smartphones are now a parent’s best friend, said Asda.
The study found 27 per cent of mothers give their phones to their children to keep them entertained.
And although 40 per cent of these restrict playtime to no longer than ten minutes, 10 per cent admitted leaving their children to play with their mobile for anything up to two hours.
High-tech tots: Babies are shunning more traditional toys in favour of smartphone apps
The poll of 1,650 mums found 25 per cent stick to a bottle of milk or other drink as the main way of keeping their child entertained.
One in five (21 per cent) resort to a favourite soft toy and only nine per cent use a dummy as a pacifier.
Mother of two Louise Pearson of Bishop’s Stortford, Herts, said: 'My phone is the boys’ favourite toy, sometimes the only way to keep them quiet is to hand it over.
'I have a range of apps on it for them to play with from puzzles and games to educational programmes.'
Mothers in Scotland are most likely to use their smartphone as a child’s pacifier - 40 per cent of mums north of the border do it, said Asda.
David Fletcher, Asda’s mobile phone expert said: 'No longer are mobile phones just a device for keeping in touch.
'To see them also used as an "electronic pacifier" is no surprise with the large variety of games and entertainment now available to download for children.'
Source: www.dailymail.co.uk
You'll confuse people even more calling it a Goldfinch...
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