Party leaders defend political advisors
TAXPAYERS could be forking out as much as £100,000 a year to pay for "political assistants" for the three main parties on Surrey County Council.The role of the professional political advisor ranges...
View Article7,000 in court for council tax non-payment
NEARLY 7,000 people have been ordered to appear in court for non-payment of council tax in Mole Valley since the start of the credit crunch in 2008 – with more than 5,500 of them found liable.The...
View ArticleMen arrested after spree of vehicle damage in Leatherhead
THREE men have been arrested after a number of vehicles were damaged in Leatherhead at the weekend. Officers were called to the Highlands Road area at about 3pm on Sunday after approximately 15...
View ArticleOscar buzz for Dame Judi Dench
DAME Judi Dench is sparking Oscar talk with her latest film Philomena. The picture, which featured at the Venice Film Festival last week, tells of Philomena Lee, played by Dame Judi, who goes searching...
View ArticlePuppies stolen
TWO puppies have been stolen from a dog rescue centre, leaving the owner distraught. The springer/collie cross puppy bitches were taken in the early hours of Tuesday (3) from Valgrays Border Collie...
View ArticleFirefighters and police called to separate accidents in Horley and Hookwood
FIREFIGHTERS were called to Balcombe Road at about 1.30 this afternoon following reports of a high speed collision between a Fiesta and a Kia. Crews from Horley and Crawley were called to the crash and...
View ArticleReigate constituents say 'no' to military action in Syria
CONSTITUENTS have backed their rebellious MP in agreeing that Britain should not be taking military action in Syria. According to a poll carried out by the Surrey Mirror in Crispin Blunt's Reigate...
View ArticleVehicle fire on M25 causes hour delay
There are severe delays of an hour on the M25 tonight following a vehicle fire and oil spillage. Two lanes have been closed anti-clockwise, between junction 9 for Leatherhead and junction 8 for...
View ArticleRare glimpse into Mole Valley's hidden history
HISTORIC venues across the Mole Valley will be opening their doors next month to give the public a rare glimpse into some of the district's hidden heritage.The open-day events, which will be taking...
View ArticleCovenant will "cement" armed forces' position in Mole Valley
A COVENANT to support past and present members of the armed forces community living in Mole Valley will be signed by officials next week.The agreement will be signed by representatives of authorities...
View ArticleStolen pups returned
Two puppies stolen from a dog rescue centre have been returned within 24 hours. The springer/collie cross puppy bitches were taken in the early hours of Tuesday (3) from Valgrays Border Collie Rescue...
View ArticleWarwick Davis gives thumbs up to Ricky Gervais album
Warwick Davis has given his support to friend Ricky Gervais' idea of bringing out an album. Speaking about his pal's plans to storm the charts as his comic creation David Brent, the actor, who attended...
View ArticleMP expresses concerns over prison change
REIGATE MP Crispin Blunt has voiced concerns over the re-roling of Downview Prison. The prison will be re-classed from a women's prison to a category C male prison under proposals from prisons minister...
View ArticleReigate duo Disclosure up against Wretch-32 for MOBO
A Reigate-born music duo is up against rapper Wretch 32 in the battle to win a MOBO music award. Disclosure are an English electronic music duo, consisting of brothers Guy, 22, and Howard, 19,...
View Article£800,000 worth of cocaine seized at Gatwick
A WOMAN was arrested at Gatwick for allegedly trying to smuggle around £800,000 worth of cocaine into the UK. Jacqueline Miller, 49, of Livingstone Road, Blackburn, appeared at Croydon Crown Court on...
View ArticleLeafe wary in cup
JOHN FOWLER has insisted Whyteleafe will not be taking a win over Horley Town for granted when the two Surrey teams line up against each other in the FA Cup next weekend.Whyteleafe earned a home tie in...
View ArticleLeafe wary in cup
JOHN FOWLER has insisted Whyteleafe will not be taking a win over Horley Town for granted when the two Surrey teams line up against each other in the FA Cup next weekend.Whyteleafe earned a home tie in...
View ArticleLeafe wary in cup
JOHN FOWLER has insisted Whyteleafe will not be taking a win over Horley Town for granted when the two Surrey teams line up against each other in the FA Cup next weekend.Whyteleafe earned a home tie in...
View ArticleFundraiser for Ben boasts 'brilliant match'
A FUNDRAISING 11-a-side football match organised by Reigate Old Boys Football Club took place at Court Lodge in Horley on Saturday August 17, raising in excess of £330.Reigate Old Boys were formed...
View ArticleChipstead to seek another promotion
CHIPSTEAD, Coulsdon & Walcountians Cricket Club chairman Ian Childs says his side will be gunning for a fifth promotion in five years next season.The club won a third promotion in four years with...
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