Some Tandridge residents "miss out on the superfast broadband revolution"
MANY residents in Surrey are still missing out on the superfast broadband revolution, a senior politician has warned.Parts of the county still cannot receive high-speed broadband, despite the fact...
View Article'Our hands were tied': Earlswood head speaks out on school trips
A HEAD teacher has spoken out after her school had was forced to cancel its trips for the academic year.The Federation of Earlswood Schools – comprising Earlswood Infant School and Earlswood Junior...
View ArticleLimpsfield-educated Jeremy Thorpe dies
A FORMER leading politician, who was rocked by scandal, died last Thursday aged 85.Jeremy Thorpe, who attended Hazelwood School in Limpsfield, was leader of the Liberal Party from 1967 to 1976.A MP for...
View ArticleKevin Bryan's record reviews
Todd Rundgren,"At The BBC 1972-1982" (Esoteric ECLEC 42469)- This wide-ranging anthology extends over three CDs and a DVD, drawing on all the radio and television recordings made by this multi-talented...
View ArticleNine charged in Surrey Police drink-driving crackdown
SURREY Police has revealed the latest people to be charged with drink-driving in the second week of a Christmas crackdown.Nine people are alleged to have got behind the wheel while over the legal...
View ArticleSouth Park boss McElligott 'delighted' to put three past Whyteleafe
SOUTH Park boss Joe McElligott admitted he was "delighted" to win on Saturday, insisting not many sides will put three goals past Whyteleafe this season. After a goalless first half in which Leafe had...
View ArticleGatwick cleaner punched in the face after walking in on a woman on the toilet
A CLEANER at Gatwick Airport has called on his bosses to stop making him clean female toilets after he was punched in the face after for accidentally walking in on a woman.Jean-Noel Talate was working...
View ArticleCommuters' bid for rail compensation fails - but MP vows fight is not over
RAIL users' claim bid for compensation has been rejected by the Government – because it will end up costing them.The Department for Transport has categorically stated it will not ask train firms to...
View ArticleCCTV: Surrey Police would like to speak to these people
POLICE would like to speak to the people in these pictures in relation to crimes in the county. If you are the person pictured, or you recognise anyone photographed, please call officers on 101 quoting...
View ArticleSurrey entrepreneurs meet Apprentice star at Downing Street
FOUR entrepreneurs from Surrey were among a select group invited to meet politicians and business leaders at a Christmas fair in Downing Street at the weekend.To celebrate Small Business Saturday on...
View ArticleDame Judi Dench attends Oxted Christmas Festival
A SHOWBIZ seal of approval was given to Oxted's Christmas extravaganza on Saturday.Oscar-winning actress Dame Judi Dench was the VIP visitor when the town centre was closed off for the festival.After...
View ArticleMan assaulted outside Redhill snooker club
A WITNESS appeal has been launched after a man was assaulted outside a Redhill snooker club.The incident occurred at around 1.20am on Saturday (December 13) outside Q's snooker hall in...
View ArticleIan Currie issues Christmas weather forecast for Surrey
SURREY'S weather expert, Ian Currie, has today issued his weather forecast for Christmas. Rather than being a white Christmas, he is dreaming of a green one. Between now and December 25, the...
View ArticlePOSTPONED: Redhill v South Park is off and Three Bridges game is switched
REDHILL'S home game against South Park has been postponed for a second time due to problems with the pitch at Kiln Brow. The game was original scheduled for mid-November but was postponed due to...
View ArticleLorry driver caught watching a film whilst driving, say Surrey police
A lorry driver has been caught by Surrey Police - as he watched a film whilst driving.He had the movie playing on his laptop as he was intercepted near junction 9 of the M25 yesterday evening.Police...
View ArticleChristmas crunches! Free festive British Military Fitness session for all in...
British Military Fitness, the UK's undisputed leader in outdoor fitness, is getting into the festive spirit by putting on a special Christmas fitness class at Stoke Park in Guildford for anybody who...
View ArticleChipstead's winner against Hastings to remain a High Road mystery
STEVE BAKER was pleased it was Chipstead's opposition who failed to hang onto a lead for once, as the east Surrey side came from behind to beat Hastings United on Saturday. Hastings took the lead...
View ArticlePolice manhunt for former Caterham prisoner
A police manhunt has been launched for Caterham man and former prisoner Paul Joseph Graham, 42.He is wanted for recall to prison for breaching his licence conditions around keeping his probation...
View ArticleCrystal Palace goalkeeper Julian Speroni comes to Godstone to boost charities
CRYSTAL Palace goalkeeper Julian Speroni gave a kick start to three charities' Christmas fund raising.He was at Knights' Garden Centre in Nags Hall, Godstone, on November 24 where he bought a wooden...
View ArticleLingfield care home residents prove you're never too old for Santa while...
BEAMING staff and residents at a Lingfield care home proved you're never too old for a visit from Santa as he dropped in on their Christmas Fayre.The home in East Grinstead Road welcomed the very...
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