East Surrey Conservative chairman resigns over gay marriage bill
THE chairman of the Tories in East Surrey is stepping down in protest at the gay marriage bill.Michael Keenan, who represents Burstow, Horne and Outwood at Tandridge District Council, says he is so...
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Caterham Cars hits the road after 40 years
CATERHAM Cars has shut its doors for the final time.The iconic car company was formed in the town 40 years ago but on Sunday waved goodbye to its base in Station Avenue.David Ridley, chief commercial...
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Banstead grandfather takes on Google in legal fight
A GRANDFATHER from Banstead is taking on the might of Google in a legal battle.Brian Hartigan is among a band of Apple users who have launched a landmark privacy action against the internet giant. The...
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Four jailed for conning elderly people in Surrey, Kent and London
A LEATHERHEAD man was among four people jailed for conning elderly people out of thousands pounds for building work that was never carried out.At Guildford Crown Court on Friday, Ermyn Close resident...
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Caterham carer stole from woman, 86, to replay loan shark
A MOTHER-of-two stole from an elderly lady in her care to repay a loan shark, a court has heard.Katie Guyan, 23, of Banstead Road, Caterham, admitted stealing more than £8,000 from a vulnerable...
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Warlingham boosted by thrashing Thanet Wanderers
ZACK KING says Saturday's 55-8 thrashing of bottom side Thanet Wanderers has given Warlingham a confidence boost ahead of this weekend's clash with fourth-placed Crowborough.The victory, coupled with...
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Effingham & Leatherhead fly out of blocks to stun rivals
DOM CORNWELL says his Effingham & Leatherhead side raced out of the starting blocks to defeat Old Reigatian 35-22 last Saturday.And the next few weeks are set to be rather interesting with the...
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Children to be banned from walking and cycling to North Downs Primary School
CHILDREN will be banned from cycling and walking to two primary school sites over fears it would be too dangerous.Following a parent-governor meeting at North Downs Primary School last Thursday,...
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Holmwood mother pays tribute to son, 18, who was given weeks to live at birth
A MOTHER last night paid tribute to her "brave" son who was given weeks to live at birth but battled on into his late teens.Markie Maybury, of Folly Lane, Holmwood, died at Epsom Hospital last week...
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Reigate College students hold week of fundraising activities
ONESIES and pyjamas became uniform for the day at Reigate College. Students at the Castlefield Road site threw themselves into the nocturnal fancy dress event to kick off a week of fundraising...
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Merstham road to be closed for road repairs for second time in three months
A MAIN shopping street will be closed as road repairs are carried out – for the second time in three months.Traders and residents along Portland Drive in Merstham will have to walk to their shops and...
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Leatherhead suffer defeat at Folkestone's hands
NOTHING went right for Leatherhead as they were outplayed by a well organised Folkestone side in Saturday's 2-0 defeat at Cheriton Road.Tanners will feel aggrieved at having a perfectly good goal ruled...
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Ricky Ponting signs for Surrey
SURREY County Cricket Club have announced the signing of former Australian captain Ricky Ponting on a two-month deal.The 38-year-old will play for the club between June and July and will be available...
View ArticleMotorcyclist killed in car crash near Reigate
A MAN in his 20s died at the scene of a multi-vehicle crash this morning.The crash happened on the A217 at Sidlow, close to the junction with Ironsbottom, shortly before 8am.A black BMW car and a red...
View ArticlePolice searching for alleged Epsom Downs gunman arrest man in Reigate
A 43-year-old has been arrested after a man allegedly threatened another man with a gun in Epsom Downs.Police, including armed units, were initially called to the area at 3.50pm on Tuesday. The alleged...
View ArticleDecision on Epsom Hospital delayed
A delay in the decision on the future of Epsom Hospital was confirmed today.The Better Services Better Value review was due to make an announcement on their decision on services at five hospitals...
View ArticleSurrey and Sussex Healthcare Chief confirmed as permanent boss
Michael Wilson was this week confirmed as the permanent Chief Executive of Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust.Mr Wilson, who has been running the Trust, which includes East Surrey Hospital, for the...
View ArticleCamberley school meals provider says no horsemeat found in withdrawn product
A CATERING company in Camberley which supplies school meals has said no traces of horsemeat have been found in its food after it withdrew one of its products for testing.Eden Foodservice, of Riverbank,...
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Roof fire destroys Farncombe home
A FARNCOMBE home is thought to have been destroyed in a roof fire which threatened to spread to three neighbouring houses.Firefighters from Guildford, Farnham, Godalming and Woking were alerted at...
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Dorking Sainsbury's trio complete Brighton Half Marathon for FamilyLine
AFTER battling against diving seagulls and the chilly weather, Peter Harnett, Dan Herbert and Ian Puttock looked relieved when they completed the Brighton Half Marathon on Sunday.The trio all work at...
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