Three men charged with dangerous driving on M25
THREE men have been charged with dangerous driving following an incident on the M25.On April 5 at around 4.15pm, Surrey Police received reports of motorbikes being driven in a dangerous manner on the...
View ArticleArmed police swoop on Caterham house
ARMED police swooped on a house in Caterham on Saturday (12) morning.They were called at shortly before 9.30 following reports of a "concern for safety".Two men were arrested and were later released...
View ArticleVictim of Godstone rapist speaks out
The victim of the Godstone rapist has told of the "horror" of that evening.The 31-year-old was attacked by bogus taxi driver Paul Michael Causer on August 3 last year in a remote spot in Bone Mill...
View ArticleLlamas star Cachopa admits Sussex debut was 'completely unexpected'
CRAIG CACHOPA looks set to be the next Llamas star to sign a professional contract after making his Sussex Sharks debut on Friday night. Reigate Priory's overseas batsman admitted his first team bow...
View ArticleWarlingham pupils help with Caterham Foodbank appeal
KIND-HEARTED shoppers have given generously to Caterham Foodbank.An appeal at Tesco's store in Guards Avenue from last Thursday to Saturday resulted in hundreds of food items being donated, filling...
View ArticleCaterham head teacher quits post
A HEAD teacher who helped to turn around a once-struggling school is leaving this month.Liz Wombwell will leave St John's Primary School in Markfield Road, Caterham, for a new headship in West...
View ArticleBattle over Redhill Aerodrome's hard runway moves to the High Court
THE long-running battle over plans to build a hard runway at Redhill Aerodrome is not yet over.A High Court judge has heard an appeal from Redhill Aerodrome Ltd – the company which runs the airfield in...
View ArticleSeven teachers leave Salfords Primary School in one go
"EVERYONE'S abandoning ship" – that's one parent's opinion after learning seven teachers are to leave a primary school in one go.While unpacking their children's school bags last Monday, parents of...
View ArticleFirefighters to stage walk outs this week over pensions changes
FIREFIGHTERS in Surrey will continue to hold a series of strike action this week in the on-going dispute over changes to pensions.Crews across the county are expected to strike for two hours twice a...
View ArticlePlan for new homes and shops in Merstham given go-ahead
FINAL plans for the regeneration of Merstham have been given the stamp of approval by councillors.The redevelopment of the Iron Horse pub site and the Triangle site should be starting shortly after...
View ArticleNew police and council alliance to tackle antisocial behaviour in Reigate and...
A NEW alliance between police and the council has taken to the streets for the first time to crackdown on taxis and bars which are flouting licensing laws.Last month, Reigate and Banstead Borough...
View ArticleBlocked lane causing congestion on M25 and "isolated" train cancellations...
Heavy traffic caused by a blocked lane on the M25 clockwise between Junction 5 M26 and the Clacket Lane Services is causing some delays this morning.Southern Rail is reporting a few isolated...
View ArticleOxted Hockey Club pair star for England U18s
Two Oxted Hockey Club players were featured in the England U18 side who lost 5-2 to hosts Spain in their first match of the Four Nations Tournament in Santander on Monday evening. Oxted pair Rhys Smith...
View ArticleHorse recovered from outside a Caterham primary school
PUPILS and parents may be a familiar sight outside a primary school - but a horse??The rider-less animal was recovered from outside St John's Primary School in Markfield Road, Caterham on July 7 -...
View ArticleSecurity breach at Gatwick Airport after a man passes through security...
SECURITY has been breached at Gatwick Airport after a man has passed through and got airside without a ticket today.Despite recent security concerns leading to an apparent tightening of checks at...
View ArticleConcern for missing Merstham man John Donovan
CONCERN is growing for Merstham man John Donovan who has not been seen since Sunday (July 13).Surrey Police has issued an appeal for help in tracing the 66-year-old who was last seen at his Brook Road...
View ArticlePROPERTY COLUMN: Time to get a grip on leases
G OING back to basics, as a buyer you will know that there are two main ways of holding property, freehold or leasehold.The first is when you outright own the land and the building forever.The latter...
View ArticleFirefighters called to Redhill railway station
Firefighters were called to Redhill railway station today to deal with a small fire.Sarah Evans, spokeswoman for Southern who run the station, said: "There was a small fire in a non-public area of...
View ArticleCaterham former busker on the verge of great things
A Caterham man who started busking before appearing in Las Vegas is about to release his first album.For years Si Cranstoun played on the streets, including regular stints in Croydon's North End.Since...
View ArticleSurrey County Council leader David Hodge backtracks on 60% pay rise
THE leader of Surrey County Council has made a U-turn on a decision to award himself and his deputy near-60 per cent increases in allowances.Conservative councillor David Hodge made the climb-down...
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