Tom Maynard's family "saddened" by inquest findings
THE family of Surrey cricketer Tom Maynard have expressed their sadness after an inquest into his death found that he had been driving while drunk and high on drugs.The promising 23-year-old batsman...
View ArticleCobham Pilates attempting to set new world record with exercise class
WHETHER you're a Pilates expert or a complete novice, Mole Valley residents have the chance to stretch and flex their way into the record books next month.Cobham Pilates wants as many as 1,200 to join...
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Gatwick Dolls House Club has waiting list for new members
A MINIATURE world is alive and flourishing in East Surrey.For 15 years, the Gatwick Dolls House Club has been oversubscribed, with a waiting list of people wanting to join. Every Saturday, more than 30...
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Transition Dorking members to hold event to show how to save energy
A GROUP of Dorking environmental campaigners is to hold a special event in the town to encourage better practice in one of the least energy-efficient parts of Britain.Members of Transition Dorking will...
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Dorking and Mole Valley Athletic Club runner performs well at cross-country...
THE courses for this year's South of England cross-country championships at Parliament Hill, Hampstead Heath, featured extensive sections of mud and water, making the going tough for the...
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Insomnia can be treated with acupuncture, says Dorking mother
THOSE living with insomnia may find the answer to their troubles by turning to acupuncture, a Mole Valley resident has claimed.Gemma Watts used to struggle through her days on just two hours' sleep a...
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Oxted Bereavement Support Group set up
LOSING a loved one can be a trying time, but a new bereavement support group hopes to help ease the pain.St Catherine's Hospice has teamed up with three Oxted churches to create a group where people...
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Blood donations in Mole Valley rises as 200 sign up to NHS campaign
ALMOST 200 Mole Valley residents have answered the call to become blood donors as part of a national campaign to increase blood stocks – with more still needed.The NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT)...
View ArticleVan driver dies in Bletchingley after crashing into wall
Surrey Police is appealing for witnesses after a van collided with a wall in Bletchingley. Officers from the Roads Policing Unit spotted the collision, which had already taken place, around 1.15pm on...
View ArticleOfficers will target dangerous practices at Mole Valley construction sites
DANGEROUS practices at Mole Valley construction sites are being targeted as inspectors visit locations across the district over the next few weeks.Inspectors from the Health and Safety Executive will...
View ArticleEast Surrey Hospital secretaries walk out in fears over India trial
MANAGERS at East Surrey Hospital have quelled fears over job losses after announcing they intend to outsource some secretarial services to India.A number of secretaries walked out of a meeting when the...
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Whyteleafe toddler who conquered hip condition to take part in sponsored walk
NINE months ago a Whyteleafe toddler had metal pins inserted into her leg because of a hip deformity from birth.Now Lara Parker is a lively, energetic two-year-old who likes nothing better than playing...
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Redhill water company criticised over £1m tax row
SUTTON and East Surrey Water (SESW) has been slammed for exploiting a legal tax loophole to pay just six per cent tax on its operating profit last year.The water company, which serves more than 600,000...
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Caterham school to finally lose its 'eyesore'
DELIGHT and relief has followed this week's news that a Caterham school's "horrendous" canteen block will finally be replaced.Confirmation that the £1.57m project has won funding from Surrey County...
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Warlingham political stalwart dies aged 73
ONE of the area's major political stalwarts has died aged 73.Mike Simpson had a five-year reign as leader of Tandridge District Council, and was a Liberal Democrat councillor representing Whyteleafe...
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Public may get their wish over Caterham retail plan
PLANNERS look set to bow to public pressure by including retail space in proposals for Caterham's notorious Rose and Young site in Croydon Road.More than 200 residents attended an exhibition last month...
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Leatherhead put four past Walton Casuals
FOUR unanswered goals were just the tonic needed as injury-ravaged Leatherhead breezed past Walton Casuals on a bitterly cold Saturday afternoon.And it must have pleased Tanners boss Richard Brady that...
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John Hamsher hails Chipstead hat-trick hero Hamici
CHIPSTEAD manager John Hamsher has hailed the impact of new signing Laurent Hamici after the striker scored a hat-trick on his debut.Hamici, who signed for the Chips from Tooting & Mitcham this...
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Surrey County Council's £7million on publicity
SURREY County Council has spent nearly £7 million on self-promotion in the last five years.The information, which was released to the Mirror following a Freedom of Information request, reveals the...
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SeeAbility to have display at Chelsea Flower Show
VISITORS to this year's Chelsea Flower Show will be smelling more than just the flowers when they are treated to a "sensory experience" of what it is like to be blind – thanks to a Leatherhead...
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