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Band Euphoria to dance on the roof of Bookham school in first music video
A NEW girl band is set to dance on the roof of a Bookham school when they shoot their first video.Euphoria will film the video for new song Dynamite, written by former popstar Chesney Hawkes, at Manor...
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Southern orders 40 new train carriages to ease overcrowding
MORE frequent and less crowded trains are being promised by rail company Southern after it ordered dozens of new carriages.The company signed an order for 40 more carriages last week, bringing the...
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Bookham sewage flood 'ruined Christmas', say residents
CHRISTMAS was "ruined" for the residents of a lane flooded with sewage.Last week the Advertiser reported that Water Lane in Bookham had been reduced to a quagmire due to tankers pumping wastewater from...
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Howard of Effingham rugby players win young sports team of the year award
YOUNG rugby players from the Howard of Effingham School have been voted young sports team of the year at the Surrey Sports Awards.The school's year 8 rugby league team won the award at the sixth Surrey...
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Advertiser Picture of the Year competition winner revealed
THE winner of the Advertiser's Picture of the Year competition features skateboarders walking through Denbies Vineyard.Tom Wood, from The Boardroom skate shop in Dorking, took the photograph on the...
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Owner says council at fault over Caterham former showroom eyesore
ACCUSATIONS of negativity and causing a hindrance have been made over the lack of action on Caterham's most notorious eyesore. The former Rose and Young car showroom site in Croydon Road has stood...
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Epsom youth club celebrates as former member David Weir is awarded a CBE
The Epsom youth club that Paralympic gold medallist David Weir attended has spoken of its pride after he was awarded a CBE in the New Years Honours List.Weir, a wheelchair athlete, won four gold medals...
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Nescot principal tells of 'complete shock' of New Year honour
A DEDICATED college principal from Bookham has been recognised in the New Year's Honours list. Lower Road resident Sunaina Mann was appointed an OBE for services to further education after seven years...
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Trial date set for Warlingham man accused of having chemical weapons
A TRIAL date has been set for a Warlingham man accused of possessing dangerous or noxious chemicals with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.Duncan Railton, 41, of Cranmer Close, denied the charge...
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Teenagers become first members of Reigate apprenticeship scheme
TWO teenagers have turned their back on university to join the world of work with one of Reigate's fastest-growing companies.While studying at Reigate College, Sam Freeman and Ayesha Williams decided...
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Leatherhead business awards 2013 to be launched at new annual conference
THIS year's Leatherhead and District Business Awards will kick off at a new annual business conference.The Leatherhead and District Chamber of Commerce will launch the awards scheme at the first ever...
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Leatherhead firefighters praised for helping residents after Christmas Day...
HOUSEHOLDERS have praised firefighters and criticised local councils over their responses to a flood which threatened homes on Christmas Day.Several inches of water had gathered in The Old Street,...
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Dorking travel entrepreneur tells of mistaking MBE letter for tax bill
A TRAVEL entrepreneur has been appointed MBE in the New Year's Honours list for services to the community and the environment.Dr Mel Mehmet, of Vincent Lane, Dorking, was recognised for his work with...
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Villages cut off as River Mole bursts its banks on Christmas Day
TORRENTIAL rain left several villages almost isolated on Christmas Day.More than 30mm of rain fell in less than 24 hours, causing the River Mole to burst its banks.Parts of Leigh, Betchworth and...
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Leatherhead manager after New Year victory: 'We've played better and lost'
"WE'VE played better and lost," was the message from Leatherhead manager Richard Brady on New Year's Day.He had watched his side grind out a 3-1 victory at home to Walton & Hersham to continue...
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Guildford car park charges to rise
A COMMUTER hitting hike in parking fees across more of Guildford's town centre car parks was agreed last night.The cost of parking in all the town's short stay car parks will be £1.20 per hour,...
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Concern over Cranmere school relocation
PLANS to relocate an Esher school have attracted widespread concern over access.Cranmere Primary School, in The Drive, could move to a new site on Green Belt land to the south of its existing location,...
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New Year's resolutions laid out by the great and good of Mole Valley
WE ASKED people in Mole Valley about their New Year's resolutions and hopes for the coming year Simon Cowell, founder and director of the Wildlife Aid Foundation in Leatherhead, said: "My new year's...
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Banstead community stalwart honoured with New Year MBE
WITH his old head teacher's cries of "litter, boy!" resounding in his ears, Colin Sutherland has dedicated 50 years to keeping his community happy – and clean.The 78-year-old has been a governor at...
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Horley grandmother, 77, given British Empire Medal for services to exercise
A GRANDMOTHER who took up dancing to help her walk after a childhood accident has been named in the New Year's Honours List.Teacher Margaret Charlwood, 77, has been awarded a British Empire Medal for...
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