Fire in Ashstead
Fire crews were called out, 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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Bishop of Dorking backs call for action on welfare bill
THE Bishop of Dorking has called for the Government to make amendments to a bill which could see "hundreds of thousands of children plunged into poverty".The Right Reverend Ian Brackley has backed The...
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Reigate College to form new federation with Coulsdon Sixth Form College
REIGATE College will merge with "inadequate" Coulsdon Sixth Form College to form a new federation.Reigate College, which scored an "outstanding" in its latest Ofsted inspection, will share teaching and...
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Dorking environmental group launches campaign to make older homes more energy...
A CAMPAIGN has been launched with the aim of saving money, energy, and lives by making Dorking's beautiful yet often inefficient historic homes more cosy.Environment group Transition Dorking has teamed...
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Redhill and Reigate residents and business owners divided over offices...
EMPTY office blocks could soon be converted into flats without permission under new planning laws – which have brought a mixed reaction in the borough.Under current laws, any developer or landowner...
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Armed raid on Newchapel house to be featured on Crimewatch
A TERRIFYING armed raid, in which two teenage girls were tied up in their home, will be featured on BBC's Crimewatch.A gang of four masked men forced their way into a family home in Newchapel in June...
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East Horsley makes list of best villages in Britain along with Chiddingfold,...
IT'S OFFICIAL – East Horsley is one of the best villages to live in the country. It's private sports club, good schools and being within easy reach of riding and golf courses all add up to make the...
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Pope Francis' plea for environment to be protected as green belt land in...
Pope Francis today urged princes, presidents, sheiks and thousands of ordinary people gathered for his installation Mass to protect the environment. The plea from the new leader of the world's...
View ArticleDeveloper unveils 24-home plan for Beare Green
A property developer has submitted plans to build 24 new homes on the site of a disused garden nursery in Beare Green.Crest Nicolson wants to demolish all buildings currently forming part of the former...
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Catholics in Oxted, Horley, Ashtead and Leatherhead excited at Pope Francis'...
THE Catholic community in Surrey has reacted with optimism and excitement to the election of Pope Francis I – the first ever pope from Latin America. The 76-year-old, born Jorge Mario Bergoglio, was...
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Dorking travel agents do Gangnam Style for charity: VIDEO
Staff at a Dorking travel company have joined a global video craze to raise money for Comic Relief.Kuoni employees have so far raised £382 for the Red Nose Day charity with their homemade version of...
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Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt promises to visit East Surrey Hospital in Redhill
Heath Secretary Jeremy Hunt has committed to touring the wards at East Surrey Hospital in Redhill later this year.He was invited to visit the hospital by Reigate MP Crispin Blunt.The Earlswood complex...
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Try the cream of local food at Denbies food fair in Dorking
Food lovers can enjoy the best of local produce at a special event at the Denbies Wine Estate in Dorking on Saturday (March 23). Organised by the onsite Village Greens Farm Shop, the food fair – which...
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Train delays planned for Easter weekend
RAIL passengers will face travel disruption over Easter due to engineering work.First Capital Connect is advising customers to check before they travel due to planned work on their Bedford to Brighton...
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Surrey green belt to be protected by county council
SURREY County Council has passed a motion resolving to use its power to protect the county's green belt. At a meeting of the council today, all councillors voted unanimously to pass the motion, which...
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Sainsbury's Redhill supermarket gets planning approval for third time
A THIRD planning application for the redevelopment of Sainsbury's in London Road, Redhill, has been approved by the borough council.The latest application, which comes just weeks after another one was...
View ArticleMen behind Dorking and Leatherhead crimes on most wanted list
TWO men are on the Crimestoppers UK Most Wanted list for crimes committed in Mole Valley.Kevin Sheeran, also known as Kevin Roberts or Paul John Sanderson, is wanted on recall for a drug crime...
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Men behind Dorking and Leatherhead crimes on most wanted list
TWO men are on the Crimestoppers UK Most Wanted list for crimes committed in Mole Valley.Kevin Sheeran, also known as Kevin Roberts or Paul John Sanderson, is wanted on recall for a drug crime...
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Time is running out to have your say on Mole Valley District Council green...
JUST nine days remain for residents to have their say on Mole Valley District Council's green belt review.The council has been inviting views from its residents on its initial work to review the green...
View ArticleDrop-in session held on future of healthcare services at Epsom Hospital
The group reviewing healthcare services at Epsom Hospital is holding a drop-in session for Surrey residents tomorrow night.Doctors, nurses and representatives from the Better Services, Better Value...
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