Winter's not done with Mole Valley yet
SNOW swept across the higher parts of Mole Valley at the weekend creating giant winter playgrounds in the hilly countryside just a week before April.There was a huge contrast between the scenes in...
View ArticleReigate investment analysts issue warning over conmen
AN INVESTMENT company has issued a warning to amateur investors to be on the lookout for a number of scams.Analysts at Reigate firm Brewin Dolphin have identified the top five investment scams catching...
View ArticleCaterham allotments dream dashed by council
PLEAS from petitioners for extra allotments have been rebuffed – despite there being dozens of residents on the waiting list.More than 80 people signed a petition asking Tandridge District Council to...
View ArticleReigate station signal box facing demolition
FOR years it has stood as a guardian at Reigate station, releasing trains to continue their journey down the line.But now the old signal box, which stands on the edge of the level crossing, is facing...
View ArticleEffingham builder to compete in cage fight for stepdaughter's charity
THROWING a punch, complete with an icy stare and bulging arms, you would be forgiven for thinking Alex Walia was the real deal when it came to cage fighting.However the builder is more used to donning...
View ArticleBeare Green primary pupils taught to survive in the wild
AN ARMY of settlers took over a school last week as students became experts in survival skills.Geography lessons were brought to life in spectacular style for Year 3 pupils learning the "village...
View ArticlePM underlining green belt views
HOUSING policies do not "trump" the importance of protecting areas of green belt, David Cameron has said.The Prime Minister had his say on Surrey's green belt debate ahead of today's closure of Mole...
View ArticleIan Currie issues Easter weather forecast for Surrey: Can snow be expected?
THE record-breaking cold March weather is set to continue through the Easter weekend, says Surrey meteorologist Ian Currie today (Wednesday).High pressure anchored over Scandinavia will ensure that...
View ArticleeasyJet plans new Gatwick flights
MORE than 29,000 new flights will take off from Gatwick next winter. easyJet, the airport's largest airline, has put together its winter 2013/14 schedule, offering more than 4 million seats on 95...
View ArticleSchool's archivist sheds light on life in Salfords village
YESTERYEAR this week turns the spotlight on Salfords – a small community between Horley and Redhill.The former secretary of Salfords School, now aged 90, has been sorting out some paperwork and thought...
View ArticleReigate Strada 'not closing'
THE manager of Strada has quashed rumours the restaurant is to leave Reigate centre. Fevzi Renk, general manager at Strada in Church Street, says - far from leaving the town - the Italian eaterie is...
View ArticleCampaigners secure high court injunction against Cherkley Court development
CAMPAIGNERS secured a High Court injunction yesterday to halt construction work at Cherkley Court.The papers were received by developer Longshot last night, after work began on some areas of the...
View Article"World's hottest" Easter egg to go on sale at Warlingham Indian restaurant
A CHILLI chocolate egg which packs a punch equal to 400 bottles of tabasco sauce has been produced by an Indian restaurant in Warlingham.It may still be wintry outside, but customers could seriously...
View ArticleDefeat for Dragonflies on return to action
LACROSSE: After a long lay-off, Reigate Priory returned to action with a surprise 15-12 defeat at Cobham. Earlier in the season Reigate easily beat their rivals, and the Dragonflies started well with...
View ArticleRichard Brady disappointed despite Tanners' comeback
RICHARD Brady said that his Leatherhead side was "really disappointed", despite coming back from 2-0 down to grab a point against Tooting & Mitcham last night (Tuesday)The Tanners played their...
View ArticleChris Robshaw named England's player of the Six Nations
WARLINGHAM Rugby Club are to receive a kit boost after former Minis star Chris Robshaw was named as England's player of the Six Nations.The England captain, who was named as man of the match against...
View ArticleEpsom fashion show raises funds Happy Child International
A CHARITY which supports children living on the street in Brazil will receive vital funds after a fashion show was held earlier this month.It is hoped the show will raise around £6,000 for Leatherhead...
View ArticleHazelwood School praised after inspection
PUPILS at Hazelwood School have been awarded top marks in their recent Independent Schools Inspectorate report (ISI).Learning, academic achievements, behaviour, and moral and social attitudes were...
View Article£14 million water main work begins in East Surrey
A £14 MILLION project to build a new water main across East Surrey began this week.Sutton and East Surrey Water is ploughing the new 17km pipe from Outwood reservoir to Buckland pumping station. The...
View ArticleActivist fined for threats to Surrey Union Hunt staff
SURREY Union Hunt staff and supporters were subjected to a tirade of foul language and abuse when they returned from taking their hounds out on exercise, a court has heard.Anti-hunting activist Nick...
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