David Gold opens his garden for charity
Open GardensThe second open garden day took place at the Chalet, Tupwood lane Caterham last Sunday, the home of David Gold. The event, which raises money for St Catherine's Hospice and the National...
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Caterham Art Group If you enjoy painting and/or have an interest in Art you now have the opportunity to go along to a talk by a professional artist. The Caterham Art Group...
View ArticleWitnesses sought following burglary in Ash
POLICE are appealing for witnesses following a burglary is Ash on Friday afternoon (April 12). A quantity of china figurines were taken during the incident, which took place at a block of flats in...
View ArticleThree women wanted in connection with Horley clothes theft
POLICE detectives have released CCTV images of three women they want to speak to in connection with the theft of clothing from a store in Horley earlier this year. The clothing was stolen from the...
View ArticleSurrey announce squad for County Championship opener
GRAEME SMITH will captain Surrey for the first time tomorrow (Wednesday) when they take on Somerset at the Kia Oval.A 13-man squad has been announced for Surrey's first LV= County Championship Division...
View ArticlePolice warning over number plate theft: VIDEO
POLICE have posted a video on YouTube as a warning to motorists over number plate theft. The description with the video reads: "Criminals use stolen number plates to change the identity of stolen cars...
View ArticleWildlife charity called out to rescue pregnant deer savaged by dogs
A WILDLIFE rescuer was called out twice in one morning to attend to deer that had been chased by dogs. The first callout was to Bookham Common, where a pregnant Roe deer had been savaged by dogs and...
View ArticleRedhill osteopath Mark Piraino has jail sentence for sexually assaulting...
AN OSTEOPATH from Redhill who sexually assaulted five patients, including two boys, over a 12-year period has had his sentence more than doubled at the Court of Appeal. Mark Piraino, 40, was sentenced...
View ArticleDonation from Ashtead Rotary Club is key to more fun days out for Leatherhead...
CHILDREN will be able to enjoy more days out after a school received a £10,000 donation from Ashtead Rotary Club.Woodlands School, in Leatherhead, wanted a compact minibus which could be driven on an...
View ArticleRedhill sandwich bar owner calls on Reigate and Banstead council to do more...
NOT enough help is being given to small businesses, according to one cafe owner who is battling to safeguard the future of his shop.When Hal Ali, owner of Al's Sandwich Bar in Redhill, moved to the...
View ArticleEast Surrey tenants rushing to exchange houses to save money
FAMILIES crippled by new cuts in housing benefits are rushing to swap homes to save money.The spare room subsidy – commonly called the "bedroom tax" – came into effect on April 1.It means those living...
View ArticleTherfield School in Leatherhead rated "good" in Ofsted report
A SECONDARY school is celebrating making strong progress after it was rated "good" by Ofsted.Therfield School, in Leatherhead, had been rated as "satisfactory" when it was last inspected by the...
View ArticleSurrey travel update 17/4/2013
ONGOING roadworks on the M25 in Surrey are currently the only headache facing commuters this morning. Traffic is slow in both directions of the motorway junctions 7-5, and weight of traffic means the...
View ArticleClouds descend on Reigate Hill causing problems for motorists
HEAVY mist has fallen over the top of Reigate Hill. Drivers on the A217 approaching the hill are battling limited visibility - which is expected to last throughout the morning. The hazardous conditions...
View ArticleWaitrose Dorking branch move delayed
PLANS to temporarily relocate the Dorking branch of Waitrose have been delayed by a month. The supermarket chain had originally planned to open a temporary store in High Street on Wednesday, April 17,...
View ArticleStuart Meaker expects good contest with Somerset
SURREY bowler Stuart Meaker is expecting a good contest when Somerset take to the field at the Kia Oval this morning (Wednesday).The two sides meet in Surrey's first LV= County Championship Division...
View ArticleCherkley Court injunction granted by High Court
CAMPAIGNERS battling to stop construction work at Cherkley Court are celebrating after an injunction on the estate was upheld at a High Court hearing on Tuesday. The ruling will last until Wednesday,...
View ArticleCrossing works will cause delays for Dorking and Leatherhead train users
FEWER trains will be heading to and from Dorking, Leatherhead, Ashtead and Epsom into a major London terminus on Sunday. The South West Trains-Network Rail Alliance is advising passengers of...
View ArticleCouple relieved after Cobham man returns safely from Boston Marathon
A FATHER has spoken of his relief at being home safe after taking part in the Boston Marathon. Gavin Rochussen from Cobham crossed the finish line an hour before two bomb blasts tore through spectators...
View ArticleSibley ambitious to star at top level
HE HAS enjoyed a great winter with England U19, but Ashtead cricketer Dominic Sibley is now focused on breaking into the Surrey set-up.The 17-year-old batsman is about to embark on his first season in...
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