Christmas can't come soon enough for Warlingham, says King
IT WAS a solid victory for Warlingham but captain Zack King admitted "Christmas can't come soon enough" for his side after Sevenoaks dominated them for most of the first half.Poor tackling and ball...
View ArticleFracking could be used in Lingfield, villagers fear
A GAS drilling technique blamed for causing two earthquakes in Lancashire could be used in Lingfield.Residents fear a site in the village could be used for fracking, a method of releasing natural gas...
View ArticleBookham playschool celebrates 20th birthday
A PLAYSCHOOL hosted a celebration of its 20th anniversary and the opening of a new outdoor area with a disco.Peter Pan Playschool, based at Eastwick Road Church Hall in Bookham, celebrated with a party...
View ArticleTeenager faces prosecution following Cranleigh Village pursuit
A teenage driver will face prosecution following a pursuit in Cranleigh Village yesterday.The 17 year old was driving a red Vauxhall Corsa when he was spotted by a local neighbourhood officer. The car...
View ArticleRobbers admit £350,000 jewellery shop raid in Guildford
TWO robbers have pleaded guilty to stealing more than £350,000 worth of jewellery in a raid in Guildford.James Roberts, 49-years old from West Golds Way, Newton Abbot, Devon and John Saunders, 50-years...
View ArticleElderly man fatally injured in Guildford smash
AN ELDERLY motorist died and his passenger was seriously injured in a collision involving a recovery vehicle in Guildford.Police were called to The Street, Compton at 10.10am on Friday (December 21)...
View ArticleAttempted bank robbery at Barclays in Shepperton
CCTV images have been released after an attempted robbery at a Shepperton bank.At around 4.10pm on Friday (December 21), a man walked into the branch of Barclays Bank in High Street. He put a note...
View ArticleOxted Hockey Club player chosen for talent camp
HE HAS one eye on playing at an Olympic Games, but for now Oxted Hockey Club's Jonty Griffiths is preparing to learn just what it will take for him to get there.The 17-year-old from Banstead has been...
View ArticleBletchingley man dismisses claims message found on dead pigeon has been solved
THE man who stumbled across a coded wartime message attached to a dead pigeon says he does not believe claims by a Canadian historian that it has been deciphered.David Martin, 74, made the fascinating...
View ArticleDorkinians under-15s triumph over Storrington Vipers
A COMMANDING performance by Dorkinians gave them an 11-2 win over Storrington Vipers at Pixham in the Horsham and District League.Dorkinians went on the attack from the outset, with fine passing moves...
View ArticleDorking cockerel decorated for Christmas
A GROUP of "yarn bombers" has capped off a year of dressing up Dorking's cockerel statue by decorating him for Christmas.The metal structure on the A25/A24 roundabout was given a red hat and a white...
View ArticleChristmas show cancelled at Fetcham school after Ofsted announces inspection
INSPECTORS almost cancelled Christmas for one Fetcham school by announcing a last-minute inspection.Oakfield Junior School was due to hold its Christmas show last Wednesday and Thursday but, despite...
View ArticleSurrey institutions choose Christmas e-cards over post
THE silence of cyberspace rather than the clatter of letterboxes will herald the arrival of many Christmas cards this year as institutions increasingly choose electronic greetings over the conventional...
View ArticleDorking man faces Christmas away from family on board HMS Edinburgh in South...
SERVICEMAN Joseph Mellor will spend Christmas thousands of miles from home with 259 shipmates instead of relaxing with his family in Dorking.Able Seaman Mellor is currently serving on board HMS...
View ArticleHolly Run in Reigate sees Dorking and Mole Valley team finish second
SAM CLIFF starred at the Holly Run in Reigate on Saturday, winning the U13 boys race.The Dorking & Mole Valley Athletic Club athlete romped home in 11 minutes 10 seconds, finishing five seconds...
View ArticleCherkley Court golf course legal challenge 'hopeless', says barrister
A LEADING planning barrister has stated that a legal challenge against a proposed golf course is "hopeless".Christopher Katkowski QC was hired by developer Longshot to give his opinion on a proposed...
View ArticleNew team formed to develop talented young footballers in Surrey
TALENTED footballers from primary schools in Surrey are set to have an opportunity to play for a new representative team which has been formed by a local coach.Spence Ogilvie, who is the founder of...
View ArticleOxted flats petition signed by 300
MORE than 300 people have signed a petition against a proposed retirement complex in an area of Oxted at risk of flooding.Residents were asked to give their opinions on plans for a four-storey...
View ArticleMerstham primary school rated as good by Ofsted
A PRIMARY school is celebrating after being rated as "good" for the first time.Ofsted inspectors visited Furzefield Primary School in Merstham last month and observed 20 lessons during two days.They...
View ArticleSurrey police commissioner tells meeting of 'real challenge' of funding cuts
SURREY'S new police commissioner has held his first meeting with the board responsible for holding him to account.Kevin Hurley appeared before the Police and Crime Panel, made up of a councillor from...
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