County to move on from their tragic year
CHRIS ADAMS believes Surrey need to move on after a "tragic year" during which Oval talent Tom Maynard died – but insists the club will learn from the young cricketer's death.The promising 23-year-old...
View ArticleCaterham teenager Bobby Naldini died of cardiac failure after asthma attack,...
A FUN-LOVING teenager died despite desperate attempts to revive him after an asthma attack, an inquest heard.Bobby Naldini, from Caterham was taken to East Surrey Hospital on March 4 last year after...
View ArticleYoung gymnasts left jumping for joy at £4,500 donation
LAST month over 150 gymnasts from Donyngs Leisure Centre's gymnastics programme took part in the third annual show titled "Inspire" in honour of the London Olympics legacy to inspire a generation,...
View ArticleBig litigation changes with revamp of legal aid system
APRIL Fool's day this year saw the introduction of dramatic changes to the legal aid system, which will leave more people than ever struggling to cover the cost of legal representation and advice....
View ArticleHeroes acclaimed for selfless actions
TWO young "heroes" have been publicly acclaimed for their selfless actions.One of the schoolboys aided a stricken pensioner, while the other walked 14 miles for charity in memory of his granddad.Tim...
View ArticleRedhill choir raises more than £1,000 for MHA Live at Home
AN AWARD-WINNING choir has raised more than £1,000 to help elderly people stay in their own homes. Vocal Dimension, an all-female choir based in Redhill, held a special concert on March 23 at Redhill...
View ArticleEast Surrey Hospital to host breast feeding groups for new mothers
AN ADVICE group for mothers who are breastfeeding their newborns has been launched by East Surrey Hospital.The 11 O'Clock Stop, organised by Min Chadd, an infant feeding adviser at the hospital, will...
View ArticleWildlife flourishing just yards from Gatwick Airport runway
WITH 34 million passengers a year, you might not expect the land around the world's busiest single-runway airport to provide a thriving environment for any animal – let alone kestrels, kingfishers and...
View ArticleEast Surrey Hospital creates "Dementia Care Champions" to improve services...
PATIENTS with dementia are set to receive better care at East Surrey Hospital after nurses and an occupational therapist completed a course highlighting the different care requirements for patients...
View ArticleWaitrose move is to be 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 yesterday, Wednesday, for...
View ArticleRelief for husband who ran Boston Marathon
A FATHER has spoken of his relief at returning home safely after taking part in the Boston Marathon.Gavin Rochussen, 53, crossed the finish line an hour before two bomb blasts tore through spectators...
View ArticleTeenagers arrested after fight in Caterham town centre
POLICE were called to quell a brawl between teenagers in Caterham town centre.The incident broke out at about 5.30pm last Thursday, in Croydon Road, when about 30 youths gathered and punches were...
View ArticleMan killed while walking on M25 hard shoulder at Godstone is named
THE MAN who died while walking down the hard shoulder of the M25 near Godstone last week has been named. Nahinmu Okafor Nicholas, 53, who lived in Dartford, Kent, was killed in the early hours of April...
View ArticleReigate policeman was running Boston marathon when bombs went off
A REIGATE policeman was running the Boston Marathon when two explosions went off, killing three and injuring 170 others. Just 45 minutes from completing the run, Dave Evans was ushered away from the...
View ArticleSouth Park community news, Reigate
By Margaret SamuelPAUL Wimble, the police community support officer for Woodhatch and South Park will be holding a panel meeting for residents on Thursday, April 25, at 7.30pm, in the Sovereign YMCA...
View ArticleMargaret Thatcher's funeral: Ashtead MP Chris Grayling gives his verdict...
ASHTEAD'S Member of Parliament has spoken of being a part of a "truly fitting tribute" after attending the funeral of Margaret Thatcher. Chris Grayling was among 2,000 guests from around the world,...
View ArticleAre birds flying golf balls miles across country to hatch them in Westcott?
AFTER years of seeing eagles and albatrosses being hit by people with clubs, are our feathered friends finally getting their own back on Mole Valley's golfers?Westcott resident Jeff Davies has found...
View ArticleCentenary of suffragette Emily Davison marked at Epsom Downs racecourse
EPSOM Downs Racecourse today unveiled a plaque to mark the centenary of the death of the suffragette, Emily Wilding Davison (11 October 1872 – 8 June 1913), who stepped out in front of the King's horse...
View ArticleGiant Dachshund walk to be held at Painshill Park
THE pitter-patter of tiny feet will be heard at Painshill Park next weekend as little dogs take on a big challenge.A charity walk for Dachshunds is taking place on Saturday, April 27 from 11am to...
View ArticleDorking traders donate cash to extend youth club opening hours
A YOUTH centre is to extend its opening hours thanks to a cash pledge from the town's traders.Money is being donated from stores in the St Martin's Walk shopping precinct to fund extra sessions for...
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