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Weekend Sport

In Cricket, Robin Peterson kept his nerve to steer Surrey to a three-wicket win over Worcestershire on Saturday and secure a place at the T20 Blast finals day. Set 142 to win, they wobbled to 128-7 before Peterson (24no) won the game with 21 balls left.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/cricket/28582036

And in football, 3 goals in the last 11 minutes sent Crawley Town to a 3-2 defeat against Chelsea under-21s in their final pre-season friendly at the Broadfield Stadium.

Crawley were in control at half-time thanks to a terrific volley from Josh Simpson and Izale McLeod’s low finish.

John Gregory changed the entire team during the second half and The Reds struggled to maintain their superiority and Chelsea struck three times to stun Crawley’s fans.

http://www.crawleytownfc.com/news/article/02.08-chelsea-u-21s-report-1799142.aspx

Meanwhile goals from Cox, Folkes, Rhule and Hutchings assured Merstham of a famous 4 – 1 victory against Grays Athletic at Moatside.  There’s more home action on Tuesday when Merstham face Kingstonian.

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WW1 Candle Remembrance Advice

Sussex Firefighters are reminding those taking part in tonight’s WW1 ‘Lights Out’ remembrance campaign to take care with their candles.

Lights Out is a national initiative that marks 100 years since the outbreak of World War 1. As a mark of remembrance the Royal British Legion is encouraging people to turn off their lights from 10pm to 11pm leaving a single light or candle on for a shared moment of reflection.

With more than 50 fires started nationally by candles every day, West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service are asking people to take a little extra care if they are planning to join the remembrance by lighting a candle. They’ve released a list of common sense safety measures:

  • Never leave a burning candle unattended
  • Always place candles and tea lights well away from curtains, furniture or flammable materials and out of draughts
  • Always place candles upright in suitable holders on a stable surface
  • Keep candles out of reach of children and pets
  • Ensure that candles or tea lights are placed in suitable heat resistant holders
  • Working smoke alarms save lives, make sure your home and loved ones are protected.

For a full range of free home fire safety advice visit www.westsussex.gov.uk/fire

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Bewbush Fight

Sussex Police are renewing their appeal for witnesses to come forward after a fight in Crawley on the evening of Sunday July 27th.

Seven people were arrested and subsequently released on police bail while the investigation continues.

District police commander Chief Inspector Justina Beeken said that they are working with Crawley Borough Council and other agencies to tackle the issues that caused this incident.

For the council, Councillor Chris Oxlade noted that a lot of positive work takes place in Bewbush and that the neighbourhood has a great sense of community which wouldn’t be undermined by such events.

If you witnessed Sunday’s incident or you have any information about the background to it or those involved, please call 101 or email 101@sussex.pnn.police.uk quoting serial 1628 of 27/07.

Alternatively, you can call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

More at:  http://www.sussex.police.uk/whats-happening/latest/news-stories/2014/08/01/police-renew-appeal-for-crawley-fight-witnesses