Britain's Got Talent: Dance teacher misses out
Dorking dance teacher Phil Green missed out on getting through to the next stage of Britain's Got Talent.The 21-year-old, however, did give it his best shot with a Lorraine Kelly inspired spectacular,...
View ArticleSurrey's Graeme Smith confirms he is out for the season
GRAEME SMITH has confirmed what most fans feared - he does not expect to play for Surrey again this season. The Surrey skipper announced three weeks ago he was returning to his native South Africa for...
View ArticleFirst babies born at new birthing unit
EAST Surrey Hospital has welcomed the first babies to be born at its new-look birthing unit.Following a £400,000 investment and the creation of four en-suite rooms, Natasha Tickner, 30, from Caterham...
View ArticleSocial housing block demolished
WORK has begun to demolish a large social housing block in Redhill to make way for 19 self-contained flats, a small meeting room and office space.Colne House, which is run by Raven Housing Trust – the...
View ArticleWestcott farm hosts training day
EMERGENCY rescue volunteers took part in a training exercise in Westcott last week.Surrey Search and Rescue (SurSAR) was given permission by National Trust to simulate a rescue on Landbarn Farm on...
View ArticleEast Surrey Steps Up dance festival - Pictures
ROCKING moves to everything from 70s disco to Lady Gaga, almost 600 youngsters celebrated their love of dance.The East Surrey Steps Up dance festival returned to the Harlequin Theatre in Redhill to wow...
View ArticleSurrey travel update: May 28
MOTORISTS on the M25 clockwise from junction 9 at Leatherhead to 11 at Chertsey can expect minor delays this morning due to a broken down vehicle. There are also delays from junctions 4 to 6...
View Article'New secondary school site has been identified' - Reigate MP Crispin Blunt
A SITE for a new secondary school to meet imminent demand has been identified, according to the MP for Reigate.Crispin Blunt says Surrey County Council has earmarked a location, as it plans to prevent...
View ArticleDorking teen receives award for act of bravery
A HEROIC teenager from Dorking is to receive a bravery medal from Surrey Police after stopping a thief in his tracks. Harvey King was working at Dorking Sports Centre when he witnessed a man exiting...
View ArticleLong delays on the M25 in Surrey: Leatherhead, Reigate, Godstone
THE Highways Agency reported at just before 6pm this evening that there are long delays on the M25 in Surrey. The agency reports that anti-clockwise (eastbound) there are currently severe delays...
View ArticleNew Mayor of Epsom pledges to support vulnerable children and young people
THE NEW Mayor of Epsom and Ewell, Councillor Colin Taylor, has been appointed, following the Council's annual Mayor Making ceremony at the Town Hall on May 21.Speaking at his first engagement,for Noise...
View ArticleDorking volunteer takes on "mad" 100k run for Red Cross
NOT content with going the extra mile as a regular Red Cross volunteer, one Dorking resident has decided to go an extra 60 to raise funds for the charity.Jay Thompson, of Dukes Ride, North Holmwood,...
View ArticleAshtead NDP bid considered
A BID by residents to shape future development in Ashtead is being considered by Mole Valley District Council.Ashtead Community Vision (ACV) has applied to be "designated" a formal neighbourhood forum,...
View ArticleBreakfast boosts trust fund
THE most important meal of the day became even more important for students at The Ashcombe School last month.Tucking into a cooked or continental breakfast, 240 year 10 pupils helped to raise funds for...
View ArticleAshtead school's bake off
BUDDING bakers put their skills to the test at a school's May Fair.In a nod to the hit BBC programme, The Great West Ashtead Bake-Off was held at the Taleworth Road primary school on May 12, and...
View ArticleSummer party for charity cash
THE Freewheelers Theatre Company is holding a summer party on June 14 to raise funds to continue their work with disabled people in the area.Held in the idyllic setting of Fetcham Park House, the...
View ArticleGatwick rail links 'need to be better'
GATWICK bosses have called for improved rail services so they can make the best possible use of existing capacity at the airport.While they are keen, in the long term, to build a second runway, in the...
View ArticleSurrey travel news: May 29
The A3 southbound just after the M25 at Wisley is partially blocked due to a car fire. Queues are steadily building this morning, causing congestion on nearby roads, including all the way to Junction 9...
View ArticleOxted Community News
OXTED ONE WORLD GROUP £5900 Raised at OpenGardens Day Oxted One World Group raised £5900 at its annual Open Gardens Day held on Bank...
View ArticleHuman remains found at Box Hill believed to be missing teacher
HUMAN remains believed to be those of a man missing for more than two years have been found in the Box Hill area. Police said the grisly find, thought to be the body of missing teacher Brian Hynard,...
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