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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.'
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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
DOWN MEMORY LANE: A family historian’s dream - Chichester Observer
A wonderful resource for family historians whose families lived in West Sussex north of the Downs 100 years ago has just been made searchable online by West Sussex Record Office.
This is the catalogue of photographic portraits of more than 7,600 former inhabitants of the area, which were taken by the photographer Walter Kevis of Petworth between c1876 and 1908.
Walter Kevis was born in 1854, in London, the son of James Kevis, a licensed victualler, and Harriet his wife.
At some time between 1861 and 1871, Harriet died, and it is likely the family household broke up.
James went into private service, and it may be that Walter went into service during that period.
In 1875 he was briefly in service at Petworth House as a footman.
He established himself in Petworth as a photographer in c1876. From the surviving negatives he produced, it seems likely that much of his time was spent in making portraits.
Negatives
Kevis retired in 1908 and left his negatives in his studio in Lombard Street, Petworth.
The shop below was taken over by his nephew, Henry Earle, who carried on the tobacconist’s side of the business until his death in 1950.
After his death, the negatives were rescued by George Garland, himself a Petworth photographer.
When Garland died in 1978 the Kevis negatives were bequeathed to the West Sussex Record Office in Chichester, as part of the Garland Collection, along with his own negatives.
The Kevis portraits have been indexed by Roy and Sheila Morgan, two long-standing volunteers at the Record Office, who undertook the long and arduous job with their customary dedication and efficiency.
Sheila then transferred the data onto a spreadsheet which could be transferred on to the computer system, and uploaded onto the internet.
Portraits
Despite their uncertain history, the negatives are mostly in excellent condition, and the photography is of a very high standard.
The majority of the portraits are taken in Kevis’ studio, with his scenery and props, which were designed to give people something to lean on or hold onto, so they could keep absolutely still for the long exposure time needed.
The collection includes every rank of society, from Lord and Lady Leconfield at Petworth House to a workhouse inmate.
It includes more than 300 portraits of people in service at Petworth House, where Kevis himself was a footman for a short time, and a smaller number of portraits of servants in other great houses in the area.
Some of the servants were photographed in their livery or working clothes.
There are also portraits of soldiers and sailors, policemen and firemen, a post man and a nurse, all in their respective uniforms.
Information
There is the sad portrait of Harriet Holden, the invalid daughter of John Holden, on her sick bed, probably shortly before she died in 1884, aged 23.
And there are even portraits of people’s pets – dogs, cats, and even Miss Daintry’s pet rat.
The only information we have about any of the subjects of the portraits is what was written on the envelope in which they were kept.
The information which has survived about each negative is variable, sometimes consisting only of a surname, or there may be a surname and a parish or house name, and a date.
It is hoped that as more people become aware of the collection, in many cases descendants will be able to add information about the subjects of the portraits.
For some lucky people, the Kevis Collection will give them their first opportunity to see the faces of their ancestors.
The Kevis Collection also includes more than 600 images which are not portraits. These include local views, objects, and groups such as wedding parties, schools, servants, and cricketers, The catalogues of these have also been added to the database.
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Have you got a memory you would like to see featured on the Down Memory Lane page?
You can email vintage@chiobserver.co.uk or write to The Observer, Unicorn House, 8 Eastgate Square, Chichester, PO19 1JN.
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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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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
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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Sussex steal Kent Exiles' Thunder (From News Shopper) - News Shopper
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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Plamen Petkov honoured for West Wittering beach rescue - BBC News
A man who drowned saving a young child from being swept out to sea off West Sussex has been rewarded for his "self-sacrifice and courage".
Plamen Petkov, of Sutton, south London, died after saving a five-year-old girl off West Wittering beach on 26 May.
Mr Petkov, 32, who was a British citizen of Bulgarian origin, has been posthumously awarded the highest civilian Bulgarian distinction.
His family have also set up an RNLI fund in his name.
Mr Petkov dived into the water after he and a friend spotted a mother shouting for help because her daughter was adrift on an inflatable ring being taken out to sea.
'Heroic act'He managed to reach the girl but after he passed her to a woman from Guildford, who also entered the water, he was dragged under the water by strong currents.
Mr Petkov was pronounced dead at the scene by the emergency services despite attempts by the woman to resuscitate him.
He has been posthumously awarded the Honorary Decoration of St George by the Minister of Defence of the Republic of Bulgaria for his "self-sacrifice and courage".
A spokeswoman for the Bulgarian Embassy in London said the award had been given in recognition of Mr Petkov's "illustrated bravery, self-renunciation, civil courage" and for "upholding the prestige of the Republic of Bulgaria".
In a statement, his family said: "Although tragic, we are touched by the fact that Plamen's heroic act has been so widely and internationally praised.
"We would like to direct the support of those who have been moved by Plamen's bravery to the RNLI in their efforts to make Britain's beaches safer."
Gemma Nightingale, of the RNLI, said: "We are honoured that the family of Plamen Petkov have chosen to remember his life with a Forever by the Sea fund.
"It is a fitting tribute that this young man's ultimate generosity of spirit will be reflected in the generosity of those who now visit the site."
The young girl was reunited with her family who are from north west London.
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
You'll confuse people even more calling it a Goldfinch...
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