East Surrey MP Sam Gyimah launches search for 100 apprentices
THE hunt is on for 100 new apprentices in East Surrey.Representatives from more than 70 businesses helped East Surrey MP Sam Gyimah launch his 100 apprentices in 100 days scheme on March 15.During a...
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Sam Gyimah speaks out over Oxted green belt plan
A SURREY MP has hit out over proposals to build 140 houses on green belt land in Oxted.Conservative MP Sam Gyimah spoke to the Mirror after residents voiced fears that a developer was drawing up plans...
View ArticleBrockham housing plan supported by former owners of Kiln Lane site
A FAMILY which once owned green belt land in Brockham have spoken of their support for plans to develop the site.Paul Hunt Developments wants to build 44 homes on the five-acre site in Kiln Lane, which...
View ArticleTanners Meadow homes plan could be approved next week
A CONTROVERSIAL plan to build 30 homes on marshland could be given the green light next week.Developer Charles Church's proposal to develop the Tanners Meadow site in Strood Green will be debated by...
View ArticlePupils at de Stafford School praised for helping pensioner after fall in...
KINDLY and quick-thinking students have been praised for coming to the aid of a bloodied and dazed elderly woman.The stricken pensioner lay bleeding on the pavement after tripping and falling at about...
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Surrey cabinet member brands 24-hour pothole pledge 'nonsense'
SURREY County Council has ripped up its failed 24-hour pothole repair policy and replaced it with a five-day response time, which the councillor in charge of roads admitted could cause a "major issue...
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Oxted School pupils hold fundraising events
PUPILS from Oxted School organised five special events as part of their Raising and Giving Week to donate money to charities close to their hearts.Sixth Form students raised money for Lingfield charity...
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Southern trains are given a makeover
TRAINS running in and out of Surrey have been given a makeover.Southern Railway has just sent out its 100th new-look train, having launched a programme to refresh the fleet of 182 Class 377s in August...
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Leatherhead woman raises £2,000 on Marsden March
A WOMAN whose partner was successfully treated at the Royal Marsden Hospital after being diagnosed with an aggressive form of leukaemia has raised more than £2,000 for the charity.Victoria Bullen, from...
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Police appeal for witnesses over man who died from single stab wound in...
A BODY was discovered by a member of the public in Royal Earlswood Park on Sunday night.Adrian Sirbu, 47, died from a single stab wound at about 5.30pm.Police rushed to the park, which stands between...
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Dorking can be best British town, say residents
CELEBRATING Dorking's success in a national survey of the best British towns, residents have said the character and generosity of its people is what will make the town great.Ranking it at number 16,...
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Leatherhead Drama Festival reveals line-up for tenth anniversary
AN EXCITING mix of junior and adult amateur talent has been revealed in the schedule for this year's Leatherhead Drama FestivalOrganisers of the event, staged over two weeks at the Leatherhead Theatre...
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Late equaliser for Leatherhead after dismal start
LEATHERHEAD put in a spirited performance to come back from two goals down to draw with Tooting & Mitcham at Fetcham Grove on Tuesday night.Tom Bradbrook equalised with his second goal in as many...
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Ben Harrington Memorial Gig to be held in Salfords
A CHARITY gig to remember a much-missed friend takes place this weekend.David Staff, 28, has arranged the event to raise money in memory of his friend Ben Harrington, 32, from Reigate, who died in...
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Mollie King from girl group The Saturdays reveals Box Hill is her favourite...
MOLLIE King, from girl group The Saturdays, has chosen Box Hill has her favourite National Trust place. The singer is among those who have shared photographs of the places that mean the most to them as...
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Oxted lorry smash causes rail delays
TRAIN users should expect delays of up to 30 minutes on services between East Grinstead, Uckfield and Oxted station after reports that a lorry hit a bridge.According to British Transport Police and...
View ArticleLower Kingswood Village News
Lower Kingswood Village NewsCubs Swimming GalaThe 9th Reigate Cubs took part in the District Swimming Gala at Donyngs on Saturday evening March 17th. There were 17 teams from the District. There were...
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Newchapel father: 'I thought I would be shot in front of my wife and daughters'
A FATHER has spoken of the terrifying moment he thought he would be shot in front of his wife and children.The Newchapel father-of-two made an emotional plea for information after his family were held...
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Dorking and Bookham pupils take part in mock criminal assault court case
PUPILS found themselves in the dock – and behind the bench – as they took part in mock trials as part of a national competition.Students from the Howard of Effingham School in Bookham and The Ashcombe...
View ArticleCigarettes stolen from Oxted Co-op
THIEVES made off with thousands of pounds worth of cigarettes after they threw "huge boulders" through a glass shop front.Three lumps of rock are said to have been thrown through the window of the...
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