First Priory Events run brings 400 to Redhill
SOLDIERS, police officers, lifeguards and fitness fanatics came together at the weekend to take on one of the most challenging runs of their life.Nearly 400 people braved the mud, water and obstacles...
View ArticleMole Valley farmers' bid to foil tractor thieves
FARMERS have taken a big step forward in the battle to crack down on rural crime by taking part in a farm machinery security-marking day.Twenty pieces of machinery ranging from quad bikes and trailers...
View ArticleMax Chilton 17th on Formula One debut as Kimi Raikkonen wins in Australia
Reigate's Max Chilton finished 17th for Marussia on his Formula One debut in Melbourne, Australia this morning.After the race he said on Twitter: "Officially completed my first F1 race. "I was always...
View ArticleForty fire-fighters tackle house roof blaze
FORTY fire-fighters tackled a roof fire on a house in Haslemere for 10 hours after reports of people trapped inside. Crews arrived at the Bunch Lane property at 6.30am on Saturday morning with 24...
View ArticleMan admits Camberley murder
A MAN will be sentenced for the murder of a woman found dead at a Camberley property. Daniel Baker, 32, formerly of Dawsmere Close, Camberley, pleaded guilty to killing Georgina Hackett at Guildford...
View ArticleTributes paid to Dorking community stalwart Peter Mills
Vigorous. Dedicated. Reliable. Caring. These are just a few of the words used to describe one of the best-known figures in the Dorking community, who has died at the age of 85. Tributes to Brockham...
View ArticleRanmore Common butterflies herald return to lazy summer days
IT MIGHT not feel like summer is getting any closer but these pictures by Dorking resident Mignonne Cox should help you start to look forward to hazy days returning to Mole Valley.The principal of the...
View ArticleDorking history group launches new logo
DORKING Local History Group has been given a corporate makeover in a bid to attract new members. Group chairman Peter Camp this week unveiled a newly designed logo which forms the front page of an...
View ArticleChris Langridge says failure will be his motivation in badminton championships
LEATHERHEAD'S Chris Langridge insists he will use the motivation of a disappointing exit at the Yonex All England Open Badminton Championships for a successful season.The 27-year-old lost in the first...
View ArticleRedhill cafe customers call for rethink on closure plans
CONCERNED customers have called on the borough council to reconsider plans to close down a popular coffee shop.Coffee Break in Redhill High Street is due to close within weeks and customers who have...
View ArticleMalawi sugarcane farmer visits Leatherhead for Fairtrade Fortnight
FROM rural Africa to the stunning scenery of Mole Valley, sugar cane farmer Henry Matenda has had an experience he will treasure forever.Walking through the streets of Leatherhead, the greenery that...
View ArticleEast Surrey Hospital 'sent 87-year-old man with broken neck home to exercise'
A GRANDFATHER was discharged from East Surrey Hospital with a broken neck and sent home to exercise, his family have claimed.Alfred Hollands, 87, was shopping in Redhill on February 5 when he fell and...
View ArticleBeare Green home care provider recognises staff achievements
A HOME care provider based in Beare Green has rewarded 14 of its staff for their dedication to the people in their care.Carewatch (East Surrey) made presentations to staff celebrating milestones with...
View ArticleTrain delays at Redhill station due to poor weather conditions
LONG delays are affecting trains in and out of Redhill station this morning. Southern Rail says poor weather conditions across the network are affecting services south of Redhill and south of Oxted...
View ArticleHaul of power tools stolen from Merstham building site
THIEVES made off with a large haul of power tools after raiding a container at a construction site in Merstham.Surrey Police is appealing for information about the crime, which took place between...
View ArticleSnow warning for Surrey: Box Hill, Banstead and Warlingham at risk
THE wintry weather in Surrey is showing no signs of easing yet and by the end of this week there could be some sleet and snow, weatherman Ian Currie warns.He said there was a possibility that it will...
View ArticlePothole inspections in Surrey to increase by 200 per cent
PLANS to improve Surrey's roads by increasing pothole inspections by up to three times are set to be agreed at a meeting of the county council's cabinet next week. Surrey's busiest roads are currently...
View ArticleSurrey Police reveal driver excuses for using mobile behind the wheel
CALLS from ex-wives and over-zealous bosses are just some of the excuses drivers have given to the police for using a mobile phone behind the wheel. Despite being caught red-handed, many motorists...
View ArticleCaterham primary school head announces her resignation
Georgina Steinthal, head teacher of Marden Lodge Primary School in Caterham, has announced her resignation.The head for the past six years at the school in Croydon Road, Miss Steinthal is leaving at...
View ArticleFire in Ashstead
Fire crews were called to a fire, after a tumble-dryer caught alight.Crews arrived on the scene at about 1pm on Monday, March 18.The machine had already been removed from the house in Barnett Wood Lane.
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