Horley school rated 'good' by Ofsted
OUTSTANDING pupil behaviour and ambitious leadership have helped Yattendon School score a "good" rating from Ofsted.In September 2010 a new management team, led by head teacher David Cole, set about...
View ArticleRedhill Sainsbury's redevelopment plan 'will go ahead'
THE redevelopment of Sainsbury's in Redhill will go ahead.That's the assurance from the borough council's planning chief after the authority granted the supermarket giant permission for three different...
View ArticleAPRIL FOOL'S HOAX: Theme park to be built in Surrey
SORRY folks, it is April 1 and we couldn't miss out on marking the day. As far as we know there are no theme park plans for East Surrey.There are plans to build a new theme park in Surrey - on...
View ArticleLee Newman leaves it late again as Merstham win
LEE NEWMAN struck a late winner for the second time in the space of 48 hours to help Merstham to another victory in the Ryman League Division One South.The striker, who netted the only goal of the game...
View ArticleFirework causes bomb scare at Dorking tip
A BOMB scare at Dorking's recycling centre turned out to be a false alarm.The Community Recycling Centre in Ranmore Road was closed shortly after midday following reports of a suspicious device in a...
View ArticleHorley hairdresser celebrating 30 years in business
A FAMILY hairdressers is celebrating three decades in business.Andrew Lyon Hair Salon was opened in Horley High Street by Janice and Carl Roberts in 1983.Now the couple own three salons in the town –...
View ArticleTour of Britain cycling race to give multi-million pound boost to Surrey
SOME of the world's best cyclists will speed through Mole Valley later this year as part of the Tour of Britain, it has been confirmed.The UK's biggest professional cycle race's penultimate stage...
View ArticleBarnett Wood Lane Allotments group forms and starts petition
A GROUP devoted to fighting controversial plans to sell an allotment site to developers hopes to win its struggle, with the help of residents.The Barnett Wood Lane Allotments group was formed last...
View ArticleAli Rennie says he'll leave Horley Town in good hands
ALI RENNIE is to step down as Horley Town manager at the end of the season after helping to appoint his successor – current reserve team boss Trevor Smith.This is the Scotman's second spell at the New...
View Article'Twenty's Plenty' policy proposed at Reigate forum
"TWENTY is plenty" could become a town-centre motto for drivers if plans put forward by businesses win funding.The business communities in Reigate and Redhill have each been asked to come up with ideas...
View ArticleDorking couple celebrate 50 years of marriage
A DEVOTED couple from Dorking have celebrated 50 years of marriage with a party just yards from the spot where they tied the knot.Glory Mead residents Beryl and Philip Sworn welcomed 100 guests to...
View ArticleThe Arc Welcomes New Patron!
The Arc arts centre, in Caterham on the Hill, is very excited to announce that local entrepreneur David Gold has offered his support by becoming our Patron. David Gold is known nationally as a very...
View ArticleDouglas Brunton Centre
On Wednesday 13 March a new centre for people with dementia and their carers opened at the Douglas Brunton Centre. The Tandridge Wellbeing Centre is one of 11 planned across Surrey and links up...
View ArticleStreet Youth Centre
Last Thursday George Campbell and Donna Ware from Street Youth Centre Caterham, were presented with a cheque for £2000 from Caterham Rotary Club, Caterham Harestone Rotary Club and Caterham Round...
View ArticleCannabis factory discovered in Farncombe
Police have discovered a cannabis factory in a flat in Farncombe.The factory was discovered after police were asked to assist following a fire at a block of flats in Kings Road on March 27th.The fire...
View ArticleAshtead MP Chris Grayling: let's join forces with Labour to deport Abu Qatada
ASHTEAD MP Chris Grayling has invited Labour to join forces with the Conservatives to end the human rights "madness" keeping extremist Muslim cleric Abu Qatada in Britain. The Tory Justice Secretary...
View ArticleHospitals in Epsom, St Helier and Sutton busier than ever
More people than ever used hospitals in Epsom, St Helier and Sutton last year.805,204 people were treated at the hospitals, up by 2% in 2011 when 791,574 people came through the doors.The figures mean...
View ArticleSee Walton Bridge being built in three minutes
A VIDEO showing the construction of Walton Bridge has been released.Surrey County Council has shown timelapse footage of the bridge being built.The three minute video shows the initial stages of...
View ArticlePolice looking for man with information about Epsom burglary
Police are trying to trace a man from Epsom in connection with a burglary in the town.Detectives would like to speak with 19-year-old Mark James Andrews as they believe he may hold key information...
View ArticlePolice campaign to tackle vehicle crime: Video
SURREY Police is this week launching the second phase of an initiative in a bid to reduce vehicle crime across the county. The four week initiative, which will run under the previous name of Operation...
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