Boy, 10, knocked down by van on A23
A 10-year-old boy was hit by a van on the busy A23, Brighton Road, in Hooley last night. Police were called to the scene shortly before 6.30pm after the boy, who was on foot, was knocked down by a blue...
View ArticleAl Murray wants his own runway at Gatwick
FUNNYMAN Al Murray thinks having his own runway would speed up arrivals at Gatwick Airport. The comedian, best known for his appearances on Have I Got News For You and his pub landlord character, made...
View Article£1,000 reward offered in burglary hunt
A REWARD of up to £1,000 is being offered for information following a burglary. On July 15 a thief broke into a house in Nutfield Road, Redhill, stealing money, a camera and a laptop. Around £250 worth...
View ArticleElderly residents troubled by "gunshot" noise
A NOISE described as sounding "like a gunshot" is keeping residents in retirement housing up all night.Residents of Lime Tree Court, in Ashtead, have been troubled by the loud sound, made by vehicles...
View ArticleDorking's guerrilla knitters inspiring the world
THE reputation of Dorking's thriving community of "guerrilla knitters" has spread so far it is inspiring people on the other side of Europe.The art of yarn bombing – socially-responsible street art...
View ArticleBookham green belt review challenged by Effingham Parish Council
A DISPUTE has erupted between two villages after Effingham Parish Council revealed it may challenge the green belt review being carried out in neighbouring Bookham.The council will decide on Tuesday...
View ArticleHospital treats more patients for sunburn as the mercury rises
AS the heatwave goes on, admittances to East Surrey Hospital have risen with the mercury. Nationwide, health bosses are warning more than 700 people have died since the hot weather began topping 30...
View ArticleCashier threatened with a knife in Oxted
A cashier has been threatened with a knife at a supermarket in Oxted. The incident occurred at Morrisons on East Hill at about 12.30pm today. A short time later a man in 50s was arrested by officers on...
View ArticleFire crews battle grass fire for three hours
FIRE crews battled to put out a grass fire which raged for almost three hours. An engine from Reigate and a water carrier from Leatherhead were called in to help two Epsom crews fight the fire in a...
View ArticleNew boxing club to "keep youngsters out of trouble"
A NEW boxing club designed to keep youngsters off the streets and out of trouble has been set up by Surrey Police.Organisers hope it will help youngsters who could be tempted off the straight and...
View ArticleAshtead school head teacher sent off to retirement in style
SCHOOL'S out for one head teacher as she prepares to retire after 12 years.Christine Webb will be handing over leadership of The Greville Primary School in Ashtead to current deputy head Max Depree at...
View ArticleRedhill croquet star set to conquer world
AS A young lad Jamie Burch used to sit on the lawn at Reigate Priory Croquet Club and watch his father play.The lawn became a second home for the Redhill youngster who played with a miniature stick...
View ArticleChildren take their campaign to Downing Street
A CAMPAIGN to provide 60 million children around the world with an education has reached the door of the Prime Minister, thanks to the work of a group of enterprising pupils.The Year 6 students from...
View ArticleDunottar School bids fond farewell to long-standing duo
DUNOTTAR school will never be the same again according to staff and students after two long-standing teachers announced their retirement.Mary Gannon and Mary Kennedy, affectionately known as the "two...
View ArticleBikers hit the road to help war wounded
MORE than 100 bikers headed out on the highway to raise funds for military charities last weekend.The second annual Wheels for Troops ride set off around East Surrey on Saturday, with some residents of...
View ArticleNational egg throwing championships in Tandridge Village
TANDRIDGE Village Fête was a cracking success this year – as it played home to this year's national egg-throwing championship.Before folks threw their yolks, the day was opened by the king and queen,...
View ArticleTeen motorcyclist suffers multiple fractures in A25 smash
A 19-year-old motorcyclist was airflifted to hospital after suffering multiple fractures in a crash on the A25. The teenager, from Dorking, broke his arm, his legs and his pelvis when his black...
View ArticleDriver escapes serious injury after car flips on A24
A driver escaped with minor injuries when his car flipped over on the A24 and crashed into the central reservation. The road was closed in both directions at the Mickleham bends earlier this afternoon....
View ArticleCounty council accused of cover up over pensioner's death
INFORMATION which could shed light on the circumstances leading up to the death of Gloria Foster will not be released by Surrey County Council, after the authority ruled doing so would risk its own...
View ArticleSerious sexual assault on teenager in alleyway
A teenage girl was sexually assaulted in a Brockham alleyway last night. Police have appealed for witnesses following the attack, which is believed to have taken place in an alleyway adjacent to...
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