Travel update Surrey: June 5
There is slow traffic on the A243 Leatherhead Road in Chessington, northbound at the B280 Fairoak Lane junction. There is also queueing traffic on the M25 clockwise at junction 10 at the A3 Wisley...
View ArticleSurrey weather: sunshine to break through the cloud
Don't be downcast by the morning cloud covering - the sun is due to break through again by 10am and continue shining for the rest of the day. Top temperatures will reach 20 degrees at around 3pm and...
View ArticleFiona Bruce all smiles as Antiques Roadshow stops at Polesden Lacey
THURSDAY, May 16, was an ideal day for The Antiques Road Show which was held at Polesden Lacey, writes Ruth Aldridge.It attracted a huge number of cars containing many enthusiasts, quite large numbers...
View ArticleMuriel and Joy reunited after 70 years apart
THE wife of a retired headmaster of Therfield School, Leatherhead, has been reunited with a wartime friend after nearly 70 years.Joy Wooding, wife of John Wooding, who was head of the secondary school...
View ArticleCranmore still the skiing champions
CRANMORE School's U14 skiing team have retained their national title for the third year in succession.The title of U14 champions was scooped by Cranmore at the recent 2013 SATIPS Ski Challenge, held at...
View ArticleTandridge District Council planning applications, June 6
2013/729. 10-21 Stychens Close, Bletchingley, RH1 4NY. Fell 1 Elm. Cut back branches on eastern side of 1 Maple to clear property and leave branch length of 6m.2013/663. 15 High Street, Caterham, CR3...
View ArticleReigate and Banstead Borough Council planning applications, June 6
Banstead VillageP/13/00641. 85 Wilmot Way, Banstead, SM7 2QA. Rear and side extension to ground floor and loft conversion/extension. As amended by letter date May, 14, 2013. Applicant Mrs Anne-Marie...
View ArticleDetox and relax
HANDS up who over-indulged at Easter? Or who ate a little too much comfort food in winter?For the vast majority of women the answer will be a big fat yes.This is the time of year when many females...
View ArticleOur native species are facing decline
A STUDY has discovered that 60 per cent of Surrey's native wildlife species, including 270 "priority" species, are in decline.The depressing statistic was revealed by legendary naturalist Sir David...
View ArticlePlans for development at Tanners Meadow rejected
PLANS to build 30 homes on marshland in Strood Green were rejected last night. Members of Mole Valley District Council's planning committee voted against developer Charles Church's application to...
View ArticlePlans for 24 new homes in Beare Green approved
A BID to build 24 new homes in Beare Green was given the go-ahead last night. Developer Crest Nicolson wants to develop the site of a disused garden nursery in Old Horsham Road. Members of Mole Valley...
View ArticleRedhill Aerodrome plan rejected again
Councillors hammered the final nail in the coffin of Redhill Aerodrome's latest plans to develop a hard runway on the site. There were cheers and a few jeers as the decision was made at last night's...
View ArticleDixie Dean: I'm out if Lingfield are down
DIXIE DEAN says he will not be at Lingfield next season if they are relegated from the Sussex County League Division One. The Lingfield boss issued the warning after hearing that his side face possible...
View ArticleSkip fire in Whyteleafe
REPORTS of plumes of smoke in Whyteleafe this morning were from a skip fire. Residents noticed the white smoke at around 6am near to the parade of shops on Wellesley Parade, Godstone Road, Whyteleafe....
View ArticleFun Day to help Leatherhead cancer survivor's campaign
THREE months before her 2010 wedding, Sam Kriel went for an annual check-up.Having been first diagnosed with breast cancer in 2007 before undergoing a mastectomy, chemotherapy and radiotherapy, she had...
View ArticleLadybirds choir brings Beatles and Ballads to Dorking
The Ladybirds Choir will perform a selection of British folk songs at a charity concert next weekend.Directed by Helena Twentyman and featuring Fiona Packham on violin, Beatles And Ballads will take...
View ArticleCapel Firefighters tackle blaze started by gas hob at The Street
Firefighters used breathing apparatus while tackling a kitchen fire at a house in The Street, Capel on Monday afternoon.The blaze started at 2.45pm after the owner went out and left food cooking in a...
View ArticleLeatherhead Fire Station open day offers chance to see behind the scenes
People are being offered the chance to see behind the scenes at Leatherhead Fire Station when firefighters open the doors for a family fun day.The free event will feature a driving simulator and...
View ArticleBeare Greene village hall hosts family fun day
The Beare Green community association will hold a family fun day at the village hall and park on Saturday June 15 between 2 and 5.30pm.What is billed as an afternoon of fun for all the family will...
View ArticleFirefighters called to reported plane crash
Firefighters, ambulance crews and police units dashed to Ranmore Common on Sunday afternoon following a report of a plane crash.A Westcott resident reported hearing the engine of a light aircraft cut...
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