PART of a Burstow road has been closed due to damage from a burst water main.

A main in Antlands Lane burst yesterday morning and, although it has now been repaired, the road remains shut between Church Road and Shipley Bridge Lane while reconstruction work is carried out.

It is expected to reopen on Wednesday morning and diversions are in place.

Engineers from Sutton and East Surrey Water restored water supply to five of their initially affected customers yesterday evening. 

Ian Adams, Engineering Manager at Sutton and East Surrey Water, said: "We responded immediately and fixed the burst main yesterday (Sunday). However, the flooding severely damaged a substantial piece of the road.

"Crucial repairs to the road are being made over the next two days. For safety reasons, a section of Antlands Lane will be closed while this essential work is carried out. We apologise for any inconvenience this causes."

AN UNSUNG hero has been presented with an award by the captain of the England rugby team.

For many years Tony Doe has worked humbly behind the scenes at Warlingham rugby club's Limpsfield Road ground. But last Tuesday he had his time in the limelight when he met the club's greatest former player.

England captain Chris Robshaw played for the club up to the age of 11 and has recollections of his mother dropping him off near the ground for colts' training sessions.

Last week, five deserving members of grass roots clubs, including Warlingham, which have produced future England internationals, were publicly acclaimed.

Mr Doe has acted as both player and manager over the past ten years, lending a hand with all four senior teams. And he regularly rolls up his sleeves to get involved in building and ground work at the club, all unpaid and in his own time, despite still running his own business.

The "heroes" got to watch the England squad train at their Pennyhill Park base near Bagshot in Surrey. They were then presented with plaques by the England players connected to their club.

Mr Doe said: "It's an honour to be nominated. I can't believe I'm here watching the England squad train. We're very proud of Chris. I was one of his coaches when he first started playing for Warlingham, he was always a special player.

"To be here and to meet England head coach Stuart Lancaster is unbelievable."

Chris Robshaw, who is also captain of the Harlequins, said: "Playing for England is a huge honour, it's also a huge responsibility.

"It's because of people like Tony that there are opportunities to be part of the rugby family.

"It's great that the squad recognises it's regional connection, rugby has given me so much and I'm proud today that I can give a little back."

DEVOTED friends of a Banstead mother and son who were killed in a car crash have created a memorial for them.

The community was left in shock on July 5 when 11-year-old Kai Arnold and mum Nicola Morris, 29, died in a collision in Banstead Road near Ewell.

Now four months on, friends have continued to remember the pair, who left behind dad David Arnold and seven-year-old brother and son Alfie.

Reigate School pupil Jake Noakes, who used to play with Kai at weekends, decided to launch a fundraising campaign for a memorial bench.

Within two weeks, the 13-year-old raised more than £1,400 and the bench has now been installed by the carved log in Woodmansterne, where Kai used to play.

Jake told the Mirror: "We wanted something to remember him by and the bench was the first thing that came to mind. We set up a page online and put it on Facebook. In the first day we got about £400. It really goes to show how much they were loved. Lots of people loved them."

A plaque donated by Mr Snob in Banstead reads: "In loving memory of Nicola Morris and Kai Arnold, forever in our hearts."

On Saturday, Jake invited Kai's former Woodmansterne Primary School classmates, including some now at The Beacon where Kai was due to start Year 7 in September, to have their picture taken at the bench.

"They all wanted to be there," Jake said. "They were all quite close to him. Everyone loved him, he was really popular. Everyone loved his laugh, he had the most cheekiest laugh, it would make everyone smile. He was so kind to everyone, he never argued about anything, he'd be there for anyone if they needed anything."

He added that Kai and Nicola's family were "really grateful" for the bench and have spent time there since it was installed. "It's in the middle of Woodmansterne, which means Kai's friends will see it on the way to school.

"A lot of parents take their kids to the log after school so they will sit down and use it as well."

A DRIVER was taken to hospital this morning (Monday, November 10) after a collision on the M25.

A firefighter from Reigate station told the Surrey Mirror Series his crew had arrived on the clockwise stretch of the motorway between the junctions for Reigate and Leatherhead to find a silver van had left the road and crashed into an embankment.

The van's driver had managed to free himself from the vehicle with only minor injuries and was taken to hospital by road ambulance.

Traffic is still slow on the motorway this morning following the incident, which took place around 5.30am.

One lane is closed and cars are queuing between Junction 8 for Reigate and Junction 9 for Leatherhead.

The Highways Agency tweeted to say the incident caused severe barrier damage.

Check back for updates.

POLICE are appealing for information and witnesses after a woman was sexually assaulted on a train between Guildford and Waterloo.

The incident happened at 7.40pm on Sunday, August 24. The woman had been standing by the doors, waiting to get off at Waterloo, when she felt a man who, boarded at Guildford, touch her from behind. The 21-year-old victim turned around and confronted him.

Detective Constable Andy Parkinson said: "We take all sexual assaults very seriously, and I am very keen to speak to anyone who may have witnessed this incident who could help with the investigation."

Contact British Transport Police on 0800 40 50 40, or text 61016, quoting reference B3 of 10/11/14. Information can also be passed anonymously to independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

A public meeting will be held on Wednesday over closure plans for a Caterham care home.

Dormers, in Foxon Lane, is among six sites under threat from Surrey County Council plans.

The meeting, called by Caterham on the Hill Parish Council, is at 7pm at Hillcroft Primary School in Chaldon Road.

Consultation on the county council's plans runs until December 19.

FOUR police forces, including Surrey Police, have released details of their most wanted burglary suspects.

Sussex, Surrey, Kent and Thames Valley Police are hunting for the men pictured at the top of this story, who could be responsible for dozens of break-ins across the region.

A three-week burglary campaign is currently being run across the four force areas and, as part of the on-going campaign, details of some of the most wanted burglary suspects are being issued to the public in a bid to help find them.

The four forces are searching for the following men:

- Billy Foster, 20, of no fixed address, is wanted on suspicion of burglary in Smallfield, Surrey, on April 6 2014 during which £15,000 was stolen. He is also wanted on warrant for failing to answer bail after he was arrested on suspicion of theft.

- Stefan Grigor, 38, of no fixed address, is wanted on suspicion of attempted burglary on a home in Cleaves Avenue, Ewell on July 15 2014.

- James Hanrahan, 21, is wanted in connection with a burglary in Ridgeway Close, Camberley, in January. He is also wanted on recall to prison after he was released on licence partway through a 12 month sentence for dangerous driving.

- Max Nevin, 22, of Hastings Road, Battle. Nevin is wanted in connection with a series of burglaries at the same home in Witherenden Hill, Burwash Common, in December 2013 and January 2014. He is also wanted on suspicion of assaulting a police officer and failing to answer bail.

- Simon Knights, 38, is wanted for questioning about seven burglaries in Sussex, an attempted burglary in Sussex, three burglaries in Hampshire and one in each of Kent and Essex since June 12. A £2,500 reward is being offered for information that leads to a conviction for at least one of the offences.

- Convicted burglar Simon Bercowitz is wanted for recall to prison for breaching the terms of his licence after he was released part way through a five and a half year sentence for a series of break-ins in Hampshire. It is thought the 64-year-old, of Marine Parade, Brighton, could be committing further offences.

- David Powell is wanted in connection with three burglaries in the Gravesend area between February 25 and 27. Powell is 26 and has connections with the Gravesend area and London.

- Police want to speak to Patrick Doran about a burglary in Lennox Road, Gravesend, on September 16. Doran is 39 and has connections throughout Kent and also in the Northampton area.

- Vasile Rotaru was arrested on suspicion of committing two burglaries in Farnham Common, in March 2012 but after being released while officers carried out further inquiries he did not answer bail and is now wanted.

- Felipe Teixeira is wanted for questioning over a series of offences in Crawley. Officers want to speak to him about burglaries in Curteys Walk, Cowfold Close and Windsor Close in Crawley in July and August this year.

Members of the public should look out for them and call 999 following any sightings.

Residents should also report anyone acting suspiciously in their area, or vehicles that are seen being parked or driven at unusual times of the day or in roads they are not normally seen in.

Recent updates during the campaign in Surrey include:

Gheorghita Onisei, 47, of Weydon Hill Road, Farnham appeared at Guildford Magistrates Court on Wednesday November 5 charged with five counts of burglary. He has been remanded in custody and will next appear at Guildford Crown Court on November 27.

James Fisher appeared at Guildford Magistrates Court charged with two counts of domestic burglary and has been remanded in custody to appear at Guildford Crown Court on November 27.

Raheim Ssekkono, 19, of Naseby Road in London has been charged with conspiracy to commit burglary following a joint investigation by East Surrey Local Proactive Unit and the Metropolitan Police Service. The charges relate to offences in West Ewell and Epsom between June and October. He has been remanded in custody until a future date.

Anyone with information should call 101. If you see or hear a burglary taking place call 999 immediately.

Residents should also register their items on the world's largest property database at http://www.immobilise.com/.

The fans of cash-strapped Caterham have already raised £1m in a bid to race in the final Grand Prix.

The racing team went into administration last month and has missed two races since.

About £2.3m is needed to enable Caterham to take part in the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on November 23.

The fund-raising project is at #RefuelCaterhamF1

THE Toy Retailers Association has announced the toys it believes will be topping the kids' Christmas wish lists this year.

Selected by a panel of leading UK toy retailers, the DreamToys list is said to be the most accurate predictive list available of what will be the most popular toys this Christmas.

Chairman of the DreamToys committee Gary Grant said: "Our top toy list illustrates how diverse toys are, encouraging very different patterns of play. It's great to see creative and sharing toys sitting alongside more traditional toys or toys that facilitate a bit of rough and tumble. And with nearly half the list priced under £25, the list is relevant for all consumers this Christmas. All of the toys on this list will undoubtedly be popular this Christmas, so our advice is to shop early to avoid disappointment."

The panel has selected 12 toys it believes will be dominating the wish lists this Christmas. They are, in alphabetical order:

Bop It! Beats                                                                     Hasbro                                        £21.99
Disney Frozen Snow Glow Elsa                                        Jakks Pacific                               £34.99
Disney Frozen Sparkle Doll (assorted)                             Mattel                                          £16.99
Kidizoom Smart Watch                                                      Vtech                                          £39.99
Little Live Pets Bird Cage                                                  Character                                   £19.99
Minecraft Figures (assorted)                                             Character                                   £7.99
My Friend Cayla                                                                Vivid                                           £58.99
Nerf Demolisher 2-in-1                                                      Hasbro                                       £44.99
The Lego Movie - Benny's Spaceship, Spaceship, SPACESHIP! LEGO                              £79.99
Toot-Toot Animals Safari Park                                          VTech                                         £39.99
Transformers Stomp & Chomp Grimlock                          Hasbro                                        £89.99
Zoomer Dino- Boomer                                                      Spin Master                                £99.99
                
Early indications suggest that 2014 is set to be the biggest year for toy sales since 2010.

A LANDLORD has been fined £39,000 for not carrying out improvements to a damp house in Whyteleafe.

As well as the imposed by Redhill Magistrates on Tuesday, Gary Henderson-Thynne was ordered to pay back £1,658 for work carried out by Tandridge District Council.

The defendant, who was convicted of not complying with an improvement notice, was also ordered to pay legal costs of £510, and a £120 victim surcharge.

The court heard that a council officer pursued a complaint this year about the state of a property in Godstone Road.

Dampness and mould was found at the property which was in a state of some disrepair.

The council issued an improvement notice ordering work to be carried out on broken garden steps, ill fitting windows and doors, a leaking roof, a faulty heating system, inadequate insulation, structural defects and poor electrics.

Emergency work was carried out by the council to prevent structural collapse and to get rid of damp, the court was told.

STUDENTS at Warren Mead Junior School celebrated the year's achievements at a prize giving event.

Children who had demonstrated the school's values of "inspire, challenge, achieve and nurture" were presented with Head Teacher Awards.

Others, including successful sports teams, were given house points and some students were invited to join head teacher Sandra Cunningham for tea.

Mrs Cunningham said: "Warren Mead recognises its pupils for many different reasons during the school year."

She added: "Some children catch the eye of several staff and governors and are nominated for special recognition."

The ceremony was held at the school in Roundwood Way, Banstead, on October 15.

POLICE would like to speak to the people in these pictures in relation to crimes in the area. If you are the person pictured, or you recognise anyone photographed, please call officers on 101 quoting the reference number.

MISS Christmas will make her return to Reigate for this year's festive celebrations.

The entertainer, who was a well-known part of the town's festivities, has been absent for the last two years.

But she will be back for the Reigate Christmas Fayre on December 6.

From 11.30am to 5pm, the town centre will be converted into a winter wonderland as 48 stalls take over Church Road with entertainment provided by school choirs, The Rock Choir and Vocal Dimension.

The event is organised by the Reigate Business Guild.

Guild member Shirley Cox said: "The planning is going really well. The event is going to be bigger than last year; we have got more stalls than we've ever had.

"It is great to have Miss Christmas back, she is coming back as a special trip to Reigate which will be great for the children."

There will be free parking in all Reigate and Banstead Borough Council car parks on the day and Santa Claus will arrive in Priory Park by helicopter at 11.30am.

The climax of the event will be the switch-on of the Christmas lights, which will be done by an as-yet-unannounced "mystery guest" at 4.30pm.

Street entertainers, including stilt walkers, will add to the festive fun and children young and old can take a donkey ride to Santa's grotto.

Reigate businesses and groups, including Willows florists, Chalk Hills Bakery, The Tinderbox, Run Reigate and the 30th Scout Group are involved with running the event and will have stalls in the town on the day.

The fayre, which launched in 2011, attracts thousands to the town and Mrs Cox believes it is a boon for all the businesses.

She told the Mirror: "It is something that I think is great for the town.

"It is a community event and a community day. It is not a money-making day for the Guild, it's something we do to give back to the people of Reigate.

"From the looks on everyone's faces each year they seem to really enjoy it and it is really good for the town.

"It benefits everyone I think. People do wander and they say how lovely the day is. People walk around Reigate and they say 'I didn't know that was there'."

For more details visit www.reigatebusinessguild.co.uk

A cyclist suffered serious head injuries after a collision with a car.

The man, said to be in his 50s, was taken to St Georges Hospital in Tooting after the collision which involved a silver Ford Fiesta just after 6pm last night (FRI) on Ashley Park Road, Walton-on-Thames.

Road closures were put in place while the injured cyclist received treatment before taken to hospital and a police investigation is now underway.

Police are now calling for another cyclist who stopped to offer help to come forward after they left the scene before police arrived.

Sergeant Phil Dix, said: "Officers would like to speak to another cyclist who stopped to assist at the scene but left prior to police arrival – I urge him to contact Surrey Police on 101 as he may be able to provide information which could assist with the investigation."

Anyone who witnessed the collision or the events surrounding it should call Surrey Police on 101 quoting reference P14327694.

BBC newsreader Nicholas Owen opened a Christmas fair on Wednesday last week.

The event at The Grasshopper Inn in Westerham raised more than £6,500 for Cancer Research UK.

Mr Owen, a cancer survivor who lives in Reigate, cut a ribbon to open the fair.

The 50 stalls ranged from Christmas cards and homemade produce to candles, jewellery, clothes, ceramics and locally-produced food and drink.

The Westerham, Oxted, Brasted and Crockham Hill Cancer Research UK Committee organised the event.

BEST-SELLING Alex Scarrow has enthused pupils at Dunottar School in Reigate.

The highly acclaimed author of the TimeRiders series was originally in a rock band before becoming a computer games designer. Believing that his ideas for games would be more effective as novels, he became an author.

Christina Turner, an English teacher and librarian at Dunottar, said: "His talk was interspersed with a video trailer for the books as well as slides showing how the world might look now if certain events in history had not happened. He read the first two short chapters of TimeRiders 1, set on the Titanic as it began to sink.

"These were intensely gripping and enthused the pupils to read the novel for themselves."

The pupils quizzed Alex, after which he signed copies of his books.

The students are now drafting entries for a competition in which they write an introductory paragraph to their own TimeRiders book in the style of Alex Scarrow.

The winning entry will be posted on his new website.

Concern is growing for the safety of a woman who has not been seen since Friday.

Jillian Kassell, 54, was last seen at work at midday on November, 14.

It is believed that she went to her home address in Addlestone between then and 4.30pm before going missing.

She is described as a white woman, around 5ft 6ins tall.

It is believed that she may be wearing a dark jacket and jeans.

Police are appealing to anyone who has seen Jillian or has any information about her whereabouts, to contact them straightaway.

If you can help, call 101, quoting incident reference number P14328388.