Caterham attack victim's mental torment
A DISABLED man who was brutally attacked by a group of youths is slowly recovering physically from his ordeal.But the psychological scars of that fateful night are likely to be with him for months to...
View Article'Notorious' troublemaker jailed for stealing coat
NEIGHBOURS of a notorious troublemaker are celebrating after he was sent to jail for theft and witness intimidation.Steven Taylor – who police say caused "numerous problems" around Caterham – has been...
View ArticleStation taxi rank will be adequate, says councillor
THE planned redevelopment of Redhill station will not threaten taxi drivers' livelihoods, according to one councillor.Last week we reported how taxi drivers have petitioned the council over fears they...
View ArticleDavid Walliams in donation call
COMIC and former Reigate Grammar School pupil David Walliams has urged fans to donate to a charity fund in memory of Susan Taylor, who died on Sunday while trying to swim the English Channel. Mrs...
View ArticleDorking field fire investigation continues
POLICE have had no major breakthroughs in the investigation into the huge blaze which destroyed three hectares of would-be hay last weekend. The fire tore across an open field off Reigate Road,...
View ArticleFirst image of two-runway Gatwick
THE FIRST image of an expanded Gatwick was released today. The shot - a computer generated image - shows how a two-runway airprot will look as part of the planned "constallation" of airports in London....
View ArticleAbinger homes suffer water shortage
HUNDREDS of homes in Abinger and the surrounding villages were left without water during the height of the heatwave on Monday (July 15). Householders found tap water reduced to a trickle at 10am before...
View ArticleCarshalton boss instrumental says new signing
Carshalton Athletic is set to welcome back midfielder Harry Harding for the start of the new season, writes James Barrett.Harding was a Robin at the start of the 2012/13 season, making 14 appearances...
View ArticlePolice release image after Redhill burglary
SURREY Police has released an image of a man they would like to speak to following a Redhill burglary. Yesterday a property on Nutfield Road was raided and money, jewellery, a camera and a laptop were...
View ArticleFive capital rally puts travel crew to the test
TRAVEL agents usually send other people on exotic trips abroad, taking in the sights and soaking up the sun.But a team of travel agents based in Dorking will head off to Calais tomorrow (Friday), to...
View ArticleChinese pupils enjoy Dorking school visits
THREE Dorking schools have welcomed a party of Chinese pupils as part of a cultural exchange programme.The youngsters, from Changzheng Centre Primary School in the Putuo district of Shanghai, came as...
View ArticleRedhill couple hit the road as mobile vets
A DARING trio have put their life savings into a new mobile vet service.Matt and Vicki Sanford, along with their business partner Kate Grayer, have kitted out a six-metre long van as a mobile...
View ArticleAnger over plans to relocate Army reservists to Croydon
REDHILL'S Army reservists will be leaving the town and relocating to Croydon.The move – part of a major Government overhaul of Britain's Territorial Army units – will involve the 150 Recovery Company...
View ArticleRedhill street an "eyesore" with half of shops empty
HALF of the shops are now boarded up along Cromwell Road in Redhill, labelled an 'eyesore'.Borough councillor Natalie Bramhall, who is also in charge of regeneration, says she is "embarrassed" to have...
View ArticleMan hospitalised after hammer assault
A MAN was hospitalised after being hit in the head with a hammer. Police officers were called to a house in Bletchingley Road, Merstham, at around 9.15pm on Tuesday following reports of a serious...
View ArticleMore support for Gatwick's second runway
A SECOND business consortium has thrown its support behind a potential second runway at Gatwick Airport. Surrey Connects, a business-led group which aims to stimulate economic growth in the county,...
View Article£1 shop set to open in Reigate this week
A £1 shop is set to open up in Reigate High Street this week. The vacant Blockbuster store, which has been empty for the past few months, has been let on a short-term basis to Silverstrand Enterprises...
View ArticleFree music concert returns to Nork Park this weekend
A FREE open-air music concert returns to Nork this weekend.Banstead West Music in The Park returns for its 17th year on Sunday.Elvis Presley, as performed by Ben Thomson, will once again be among...
View ArticleStoke D'Abernon beat Godalming
DAN DOUTHWAITE bagged his first senior five-wicket haul as Stoke D'Abernon made short work of beating Godalming on Saturday.Having won the toss, Stoke decided to bowl first and they made a good start,...
View ArticleRoyal British Legion club forced to close
A ROYAL British Legion club has been forced to close after 79 years because it was unable to attract new members.Dwindling use of the Leatherhead and Fetcham branch's club in Upper Fairfield Road had...
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