Parents put pothole repair case to senior Surrey politician
PARENTS of disabled children who travel over deep potholes to get to school have put their concerns to a senior Surrey politician.John Furey, the county council's cabinet member for transport, highways...
View ArticleDognappers back down and return animals
TWO stolen dogs have been recovered following a heartening community-wide effort.An outcry followed the night-time theft of a pair of 10-week-old puppies on September 3.Intruders smashed their way into...
View ArticleWhyteleafe Picnic in the Park - In Pictures
TORRENTIAL rain foreshortened Sunday's charity Picnic in the Park event in Whyteleafe Recreation Ground.Hundreds enjoyed an afternoon of fun and entertainment in the park off Hillbury Road – until the...
View ArticleNo progress in stalled talks on plans to close Epsom's A&E
A DATE has still not been fixed for crucial talks which will decide whether plans to close Epsom Hospital's A&E and maternity wards will go to public consultation.The controversial Better Services,...
View ArticleRedhill's first flashmob - VIDEO
SUNDAY lunchtime, Redhill town centre.Shoppers amble from store to store while couples enjoy an early lunch at the town's cafes in the last of the summer sun.Suddenly the strains of Wake Me Up by...
View ArticleCornwell sets Eagles' sights
A TOP quarter finish is the target for Effingham & Leatherhead this season, according to director of rugby Dom Cornwell.The Eagles enjoyed a good season last year in London Two South West,...
View ArticleFriday 13th: breaking a mirror leads top 10 superstitions
BREAKING a mirror is the biggest fear for superstitious people on Friday 13th, research shows. The survey found that one in five Britons (21 per cent) are more likely to regularly follow superstitions...
View ArticleWhat's on this weekend: Heritage, pole dancing and photography
THIS weekend Heritage Open Days are on throughout the region. This national event celebrates England's architecture and culture by offering free access to places that are usually closed to the public...
View ArticleTwo men arrested following Kingswood burglary
Police have arrested two men following a burglary in Kingswood last night (Thur). Officers were called to a property in St Monica's Road at about 9.30pm following reports that the men, wearing...
View ArticleSkinhead attacks teenage cyclist in Shere
A TEENAGE cyclist has been assaulted in broad daylight while riding along a country lane in Shere. The incident happened in Combe Lane at 4.20pm on Tuesday when the 17-year-old was overtaken by a...
View ArticleWoodland site set to be saved by Caterham School
A precious woodland site may be preserved for future generations - thanks to the intervention of Caterham School. The 110-acre Old Park Woods, near the spectacular viewpoint at Gravelly Hill, has been...
View ArticleSuspects released over violent raid
THREE men arrested in connection with a violent raid on a family in their own home have been released without charge. Detectives from East Surrey CID have renewed their appeal for information in...
View ArticleThree-year-old child hit by egg
A three-year-old child was assaulted by an egg which was thrown from a car window. The incident happened outside Hillcroft School in Chaldon Road, Caterham at about 8.55am yesterday. Police believe the...
View ArticleDoctors warn pupils to be scooter safe
MEDICAL experts from Epsom hospital are urging parents to keep a close eye on their children as they ride their scooters to and from the school gates – especially beside busy roads and...
View ArticleIn Pictures: 1,000 run charity half marathon at Denbies
RUNNERS and walkers from all over the globe descended on Denbies Wine Estate on Sunday, to participate in the fourth Bacchus Marathon and Half-marathon.Competitors from Canada, Oman, Australia and USA...
View ArticleFormer UN worker launches peace-themed exhibition in Dorking
A WOMAN with a distinguished history in peacemaking has appeared at Dorking's library to promote a forthcoming exhibition to celebrate an international day of peace.Dr Lois Lodge was an army doctor for...
View ArticleCharity founder saddened by theft of £400 collection
A CHARITY founder has slammed thieves who stole a collection bottle containing at least £400 from the bar of a hotel.Nancy Williams, director of the StudioADHD Centre in Capel, said the money, which...
View ArticleReigate firm clinches business growth deal
FAMILY-OWNED firm Geoffrey Osborne has agreed a funding package with Royal Bank of Scotland Corporate and Institutional Banking to support the firm's business growth.The Reigate-based company was...
View ArticleGirl overcomes epilepsy to be top fundraiser
A CHARITABLE youngster has overcome epilepsy and autism to become a top fundraiser.Millie Mcwann, six, has raised £596.63 for the Reigate and Redhill YMCA – making her the charity's top junior...
View ArticleWine and Wildlife event will benefit Born Free animal charity
A "WILDLIFE and Wine" event is coming to Dorking to raise awareness and funds to support the Born Free Foundation.The event, hosted by the Surrey Green Party, will see the foundation's chief executive...
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