Surrey Mirror published Wildlife Aid plans 'world-first' refuge and wetlands habitat next...

A Leatherhead hospital dedicated to rehabilitating injured or abandoned wild animals plans to open a "world-first" environmentally-friendly headquarters in the town, after outgrowing its current base.Wildlife Aid Foundation (WAF), set up more than 35 years ago by Simon Cowell MBE, is currently based on Randalls Farm House, in a collection of huts and small offices.READ MORE: 'Costa' the bat rushed to Wildlife Aid by school group after being found on the floor in Leatherhead.The centre...

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Surrey Mirror published Oxted and East Croydon trains delayed until 9pm after signal...

Trains from Oxted towards East Croydon have been cancelled after a signalling problem in South Croydon disrupted trains on Wednesday evening (November 30). Logging the issue on its website just before 8pm, National Rail said trains running from Oxted towards East Croydon were unable to run, while trains from East Croydon towards Purley were unable to call at South Croydon and Purley Oaks. READ MORE: Southern Rail - It's gone very seriously wrong.The railway company said customers at East...

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WojciechZ published Man 'threatened to kill woman's family' after she stepped in to...

An East Grinstead woman was verbally abused and her husband assaulted after they stepped in to protect someone else from being abused by a man on a train.The woman, who has asked not to be named, bravely intervened when she saw a couple with a young child being verbally abused by the man on the 5.53pm train from London Victoria to East Grinstead on Sunday, November 27.She says the man then launched into a foul mouthed tirade at her and threatened to kill her and her family.READ MORE: Eight...

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Christmas Gift Guide 2016

The Christmas Gift Guide 2016 grows pace as Christmas fast approaches… Liberty Hardback Notebook £19.95. Buy someone special something you know they would love, but would not buy for themselves. Enter the beautiful hardback Liberty notebook. Fortnum and Mason Cook Book £30. This is such a fantastic cook book and it’s beautifully illustrated. With any luck … Continue reading Christmas Gift Guide 2016 →

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SamTruelove published Lower Kingswood schoolgirl donates hair to charity so children...

An 11-year-old Lower Kingswood schoolgirl pupil has cut 12 inches off her long locks and donated it to a charity providing wigs for children who have lost their own hair due to illnesses such as cancer.Megan Waite had her hair cut off after school on Monday, November 28, after growing it for nearly three years.The Becon School pupil is donating her hair to be made into a wig and is raising money so the Little Princess Trust does not have to pay to do it. So far she has raised £535.The...

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Surrey Mirror published ​Outwood church wins funding for urgent repairs near 150th...

St John the Baptist Church, in the village of Outwood, has secured a first round of funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund to make urgent repairs and conservation works.The Grade II listed building, designed by Victorian architect William Burges on Brickfield Road, was built in 1869 and outside stonework is crumbling.St John's has been awarded £24,300 to carry out initial work and investigate costs to repair the external stonework, which includes the porch, vestry walls and chimney...

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SamTruelove published Queen Victoria Hospital trials bandage that detects infection

A bandage, which has the potential to detect infection early on by changing colour, is being tested in an East Grinstead hospital.A clinical trial of a smart bandage, which changes colour when a patient has an infection, has begun, using samples from burns patients at Queen Victoria Hospital.The trials, funded by the Medical Research Council, are being conducted at three other UK hospitals - Southmead Hospital Bristol, Bristol Royal Hospital for Children and Chelsea and Westminster Hospital.The...

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Surrey Mirror published 'Why we welcomed a young weasel called Nina into our centre'

In his regular column, Matt Binstead, head keeper at the British Wildlife Centre, gives us an insight into what's going on behind the scenes at the popular attraction in Eastbourne Road, Newchapel.This month he explains how the centre welcomed a young weasel called Nina who had no home.We are not a rescue centre and generally pass enquiries about injured wildlife on to dedicated wildlife rescue charities. However, we can, on occasion, offer a home to a rescued animal which for one reason or...

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TomVKlaveren published Deer butchered and left to rot by side of popular Felbridge...

At least five deer have been found butchered and left to rot by the side of a Felbridge country lane. The badly mutilated animals were discovered by Felbridge resident Ken Harwood on Saturday afternoon as he walked along Stub Pond Lane. Surrey Police is looking into whether the deaths are linked to other poaching offences recently committed in the Tandridge area, including those in Godstone and Oxted. However the deer came to be by the side of the lane, Mr Harwood says that the way they have...

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Surrey Mirror published Warning graphic images: ​Three people arrested in two weeks for...

Warning: This article contains graphic images.Three people have been arrested in two weeks for poaching offences in the Tandridge area, as incidents peak after harvest season.Police have increased the number of patrols in the Tandridge area as part of a crackdown on rural crime, which include an increased number of people caught poaching.In just 15 days, three arrests have been made for poaching offences and three vehicles have been seized as part of criminal investigations.On Monday, November...

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Surrey Mirror published Redhill Wetherspoons fight: Three men charged after brawl outside...

Three men have been charged in connection with a brawl outside a pub in Redhill earlier this year.Officers from Surrey Police were called to JD Wetherspoon pub The Sun in London Road at around 6.35pm on April 14 following reports of a number of men fighting and throwing bottles.Wetherspoon said the pub manager reported a group of men approaching the pub with items including wooden batons and metal pipes, adding they managed to barricade two of the men in.Three men were later arrested on...

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Surrey Mirror published New restaurant planned for historic building in Dorking High...

A new restaurant is set to move into Dorking High Street after permission was given to convert Grade II listed buildings to accommodate a barbecued food venue.Developer Stonegate Homes has been given the green light to convert the buildings from retail units into a restaurant and duplex apartments.A sign put up in one of building's windows reveals the restaurant to be Caveman BBQ, which already has a branch in Lower Road, Bookham, having opened in 2014.READ MORE: Dorking gets 30-minute free...

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CBallinger published Watch moment East Grinstead teenagers damage car by repeatedly...

Police have published footage of the moment two East Grinstead teenagers damaged a car parked at a parade of shops by repeatedly jumping up and down on top of it.A 16-year-old boy and 14-year-old boy were caught on camera denting the bonnet of a Nissan Micra by jumping on top of it and bouncing up and down.The incident occurred outside the Stone Quarry shopping parade in Holtye Avenue at about 6am on Sunday, June 5.The footage was recorded by a witness who then contacted Sussex Police and sent...

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TomVKlaveren published Surrey freezes as England and Wales experience coldest November...

Temperatures plunged across the country last night with the Met Office reporting that England and Wales have experienced their coldest November night since 2010. Residents in Surrey woke up to frost-covered cars this morning, with Met Office figures revealing the temperature in Reigate was minus five degrees Celsius at 6am this morning. Dorking's dropped as low as minus seven. Temperatures of minus seven were also recorded in Crawley while the mercury bottomed out at minus five in Croydon...

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SamTruelove published East Horsley pub plans major refurbishment under new owners

A 16th century East Horsley pub is under new ownership and there are big plans for a major refurbishment next year.The Peach Pub Company has taken on The Duke of Wellington, on Guildford Road, from its previous owners, The Star Pub Company.Peach Pubs is an independent, pub company based in Oxfordshire which has run a host of gastro pubs. Jordan Marr, who will be managing the pub, has expressed his excitement at taking over the 400-year-old pub. He said: "We are excited about The Duke. We...

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WojciechZ published Bookham residents could pay up to £45 more in council tax...

Mole Valley District Council (MVDC) has confirmed Bookham residents will pay more in council tax if a parish council is established in the village, with campaigners estimating it could be up to £45 per year.A petition, created by a group named BEAM (Be Ambitious for Dorking), called on the council to conduct a community governance review for the creation of a parish council for Bookham and was submitted in August this year.READ MORE: See which Surrey school is among best performing...

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TomVKlaveren published Plan to demolish Ashtead car garage and replace it with homes...

An Ashtead business owner hopes that any demolition and building work proposed on the site of a second-hand car dealership is "managed very carefully."A planning application has been submitted to Mole Valley District Council (MVDC) for the demolition of The Old Coach House on Rectory Lane and its replacement with two, three-bedroom semi-detached homes.The building is currently home to The Old Coach House Motor Company and Jamie Chisholm, owner of Bike Beans Café next door, says...

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Health advice for winter days

Along with the beauty, frost and snow winter brings a lot of unpleasant diseases. How to protect yourself from them, you need to know how to stay healthy. ENT Surrey gives you a few helpful tips.

1. Warm clothing. According to statistics, up to 30% of our body heat is lost due to lack of warmth and properly selected clothing. To avoid diseases, first of all, you need to wear a hat, it is especially necessary while the cold winds and frost. For reliable protection make sure that your warm clothes made of natural materials, creating the optimum heat transfer, because in a case of overheating sick very easily. For quality protection, it is important to keep in the warmth of wrists and neck. And for this, you need to wear gloves and scarves.

2. Hand hygiene. Everyone knows that the majority of viruses are transmitted through dirty hands, for example, by shaking hands. The most dangerous thing is that virus can pass to you without even tactile contact; you can just touch an object which was touched by an infected person. To protect yourself best you should wash your hands before eating and after the usage of public transport.

3. Stress reduces immunity. Prolonged stress, depression, constant negative emotions contribute to a decrease in immunity. It is important to strengthen the nervous system, to conduct an active and interesting life in order to maintain good spirit.

4. Proper nutrition. First of all the food during winter time should be rich in antioxidants. These products are fresh or frozen berries and vegetables, fruits and herbs. On a day to maintain the protective properties of the body you need to eat 7 different fruits and vegetables, and foods should be fresh.

5. Physical health. Strengthening body and exercising are also possible methods to significantly strengthen the immune system and minimize the possibility of disease. To do this you need regularly do exercises or have a walk in morning or in evening. You can also try hardening. Take care of yourself!

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Surrey Mirror published Biker died in tragic accident on Caterham Bypass

A popular dad died after his motorbike crashed into the central reservation barrier on the Caterham Bypass as he rode around a long bend, an inquest has heard today. James McDonald, known by his family and friends simply as J, lived in New Addington and was returning from a trip to Hastings when he lost control of his bike on Sunday, May 1 this year. The inquest heard that there was no evidence to suggest the 39-year-old was speeding and that no faults could be found with the bike. A...

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JennySeymour published ' I thought, Oh God, this is it' - Horley mum's miraculous escape...

A mum-of-four has praised the bystanders who rushed to her aid after she was hurt in a terrifying head-on car crash on the busy A23 in Horley.Kayla Sanders feared the worst in the split second before she saw a car plough into her, as she made a short drive from her home in Langshott to feed her mum's cat in Crawley.The A23, Brighton Road, was closed in both directions following the smash on Friday evening as firefighters painstakingly cut Mrs Sanders free from her badly damaged Vauxhall Zafira....

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Surrey Mirror published London mayor pledges to protect Caterham and Tattenham Corner...

Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has sought to allay fears over the future of Caterham and Tattenham Corner railway lines.The mayor has said the commuter lines will be included in his proposed takeover of the Southern Metro network, should they not form part of the new cross-London Thameslink service.Mr Khan wants suburban services devolved to Transport for London (TFL), the local government body responsible for the transport system in Greater London, to tackle problems with delays and...

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Surrey Mirror published Reigate council spent £6,000 on jewellery for mayor and...

Reigate and Banstead Borough Council spent more than £6,500 on ceremonial pendants and calfskin scrolls for the mayor and other dignitaries – at a time when it is trying to make savings of £600,000.Council spending records analysed by the Surrey Mirror show that, in April this year, it paid Birmingham civic insignia maker Thomas Fattorini £6,557 for five die-cast pendants and two framed vellum scrolls.These included inscribed enamel pendants for the outgoing mayor, the...

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TomVKlaveren published Leith Hill Place plans to open to public all year round after...

The National Trust are hoping to open up Leith Hill Place to the public all year round after the 17th century home received more than 20,000 visitors in 2016.The building opened to the public in 2013 after the National Trust was granted planning permission for three years to allow visitors seasonally for four days a week. This permission expired at the end of this year's summer season on October 31 and bosses at the National Trust now hope to open the home four days a week all year round. READ...

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TomVKlaveren published Hundreds of people to walk to top of Leith Hill in anti-oil...

Nearly 150 people are expected to take part in a walk to the top of Leith Hill this weekend in protest against plans for oil drilling in the area of outstanding natural beauty.The Leith Hill Celebration Walk on Saturday (December 3) currently has 145 people signed up and will consist of a range of walks suitable for all walking abilities before all groups meet by Leith Hill Tower between 11.30am and midday.The walk is being organised by the Surrey Hill Slings group, a mum and baby group, and...

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Josh_Searle published Horley's Christmas fair will have a Santa's Grotto for the first...

Horley's Christmas fair will have a Santa's Grotto for the first time.Father Christmas is making his inaugural visit to the town's High Street for the event, which is taking place on December 10 this year.The Christmas lights will also be switched on at 4pm by the winner of the schools colouring-in competition. Chris White, member of The Horley Association of Traders (HATs), which organises the event, said: "We've pulled out all the stops this year to make Horley's Christmas Fair the best...

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Josh_Searle published Rail enthusiasts want help to restore locomotive that used to sit...

A group of railway enthusiasts are trying to revive an 82-year-old locomotive which used to sit behind Leatherhead Leisure Centre.The Hawthorn Leslie 3837 Preservation Society purchased the old vehicle in 2010 from Mole Valley District Council for just £1 – plus 18p VAT – and have been trying to restore it back to working condition ever since.It was built in Newcastle-upon-Tyne in 1934 by the Hawthorn Leslie company, withdrawn in 1969 and then presented to the council for...

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Josh_Searle published Police called after 'scuffle' leaves man injured at non-league...

Police and paramedics had to be called to a non-league football match involving Chipstead FC at the weekend after an ugly "fracas" on the touchline. The team were playing Greenwich Borough FC in the Ryman League Division One South when trouble flared close to the end of the game. Tweets posted during the match from the Greenwich Borough FC Twitter account claimed a Chipstead member of staff had slapped Greenwich's assistant manager John Mackie, which led to a scuffle breaking out....

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Josh_Searle published Disabled Bookham residents have their Christmas card designs made...

Two disabled Bookham residents have had their Christmas card designs made up by the national charity Mencap.Amy Pawley and Rachel Williams, who both live at The Grange Centre in Rectory Lane, found out earlier this year that their artwork would be featured on festive cards printed and sold online by the charity.Both enjoy sessions at the centre's creative arts and textiles studios and it is the third year running that Grange artists have featured.Amy said: "I'm so pleased that I won. I like...

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Surrey Mirror published Two men arrested on suspicion of GBH over assault in Redhill that...

Two men have been arrested on suspicion of GBH over an attack in Redhill town centre that left a youth with blood pouring out of his mouth.The two men, aged 23 and 20, are both from Redhill and are currently in custody having been arrested earlier today (Tuesday, November 29).The victim was attacked either in or near the Marketfield Road car park at about 4.10pm on Monday (November 28) following a dispute between a group of approximately eight youths.READ MORE: Minute-by-minute recap of Redhill...

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Surrey Mirror published Redhill youth who was 'stabbed in the mouth' to undergo surgery

A youth who was left with a severe injury to his face after reportedly being "stabbed in the mouth" in Redhill town centre will undergo surgery on Tuesday (November 29).The victim was attacked either in or near the Marketfield Road car park at about 4.10pm on Monday (November 28) following a dispute between a group of approximately eight youths.A spokeswoman for Surrey Police said on Tuesday morning that the victim is still in hospital, having been taken to East Surrey Hospital by...

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TomVKlaveren published E-fit released as police investigate sexual assault near Bookham...

An e-fit has been released after a teenage woman was forced to fight of an attacker who "touched her inappropriately" and verbally abused her in Bookham.An appeal had already been put out following the indecent assault on Guildford Road, near Dobbes Garden Centre, at abound 5.20pm on Thursday, November 2.However, police have now created an e-fit of the man they would like to speak to about the incident.The victim was approached by a man, who attempted to engage her in conversation,...

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JennySeymour published Christmas Food Festival at Nutfield's Priory Farm enjoyed by...

Even the man in red himself was attracted to Nutfield's Priory Farm as the annual Christmas Food Festival returned for an eighth year.The family-owned business welcomed 9,000 visitors with mouth-watering treats from mince pies, cheese, chutneys and jams to wine, beer and gin, from more than 40 suppliers.Hundreds of children were also delighted to glimpse Father Christmas, who paid a special visit when darkness fell on Saturday.Will Edwards, Priory Farm's general manager, said: "We are so...

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TomVKlaveren published 12 miles of traffic on the M25 between Reigate and Leatherhead

Two lanes are closed between Reigate and Leatherhead on the M25 after two accidents. 12 miles of traffic has formed on the clockwise section of the M25 after an accident between a car and a van and a separate broken down van forced the closure of two lanes between junction eight for Reigate and junction nine for Leatherhead. Traffic is reportedly stretched back as far as junction seven for the M23 and normal traffic conditions are not expected until at least 9.45am. Two lanes of the four...

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Surrey Mirror published Investigation launched after youth suffers 'serious facial...

An investigation has been launched after a youth was seriously assaulted in Redhill town centre on Monday (November 28). Surrey Police said officers were called to the High Street around 4.10pm following reports of a disturbance involving a large group of youths. One of the youths suffered a "serious facial injury" and was taken to East Surrey Hospital in Redhill for treatment. The offence is believed to have occurred in Marketfield Road. READ MORE: Blood soaked youth 'asks for...

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WojciechZ published Police and firefighters called to car crash in Burgh Heath

Emergency services were called to a crash in Burgh Heath at about 8pm this evening. A crew from Banstead fire station were called in to assist paramedics and police after two cars crashed on Tattenham Way. Fire crews from Banstead are assisting @SurreyPolice with a road traffic collision in #BurghHeath— Surrey Fire & Rescue (@SurreyFRS) November 28, 2016READ MORE: Blood soaked youth 'asks for taxi after being stabbed in the mouth' A member of the Banstad crew, who attended the scene,...

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Josh_Searle published Youth seen 'spitting out blood like he was being sick' after...

An eyewitness has described seeing a young man "spitting out blood like he was being sick" after a reported brawl in the centre of Redhill on Monday evening (November 28). Emergency services rushed to an alleyway between the town's High Street and Marketfield Way car park at about 4.15pm to attend a "public order" related incident. Ambulances were also spotted in Station Road and Queensway. Charlotte Brookes, who was on her way into the Belfry shopping centre, said she...

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TomVKlaveren published Dorking gets 30-minute free parking bays

Dorking shoppers will now have the option of 30-minute free parking after Mole Valley District Council (MVDC) approved 25 free spaces in the town.At a meeting of the council's executive committee on November 22 it was agreed that bays representing 2% of the town's total car parking capacity in Reigate Road, Wathen Road, Southside, West Street, South Street and St Martin's Walk car parks will be free for half an hour. The decision was made as part of a parking review, which also approved the...

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Josh_Searle published Blood soaked youth 'asks for taxi after being stabbed in the...

A youth covered in blood stumbled into a taxi office in Redhill town centre after reportedly being stabbed in the mouth. A staff member working at RoadRunners in Station Road described the moment the young man or teenager arrived at their office "covered in blood". Up to four ambulances and a number of police cars have been spotted in the town centre following what Surrey Police have described as a "public order" incident that occurred at about 4.15pm. A...

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Surrey Mirror published Multiple ambulances and police in Redhill town centre due to...

Up to four ambulances and a number of police cars have been spotted in the town centre following what Surrey Police have described as a "public order" incident. The National Police Air Service helicopter (NAPS), based at Redhill, is hovering over the town centre as emergency services deal with the ongoing incident. A Surrey Police spokeswoman said they are still working to establish exactly what happened and officers are still interviewing people, having first been called at about...

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JennySeymour published Oxted Christmas Festival proves town is 'fantastically fun' as...

Santa chugged in by train as stilt walkers, choirs and more than 50 market stalls helped Oxted launch its festive trading season.Thousands of shoppers enjoyed the festivities at Saturday's Oxted Christmas Festival, organised by the Oxted Business Improvement District (BID), known as Love Oxted.A local produce market and a French market set up stall along the two main shopping streets, with many of the town's businesses adding to the celebrations with sparkling window displays, hospitality and...

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Surrey Mirror published Horley plumber offers reward for return of tools worth £10,...

A Horley plumber has offered a £2,000 reward for the return of drainage equipment stolen when his work van was taken from outside his house.Bob Gunstone, 60, owns drainage and plumbing company Drips and Drains and drives a white Ford Transit van filled with the equipment and tools he needs to do his job.The stolen equipment includes high pressure water pumps worth £5,000, a drain camera worth about £1,000 and a number of other tools and stock worth about £4,000.READ MORE:...

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SamTruelove published This year's best Cyber Monday deals from retailers including...

One of the busiest days for online shopping is upon us and many bargain hunters are already scrolling through the web to find the best deals.Cyber Monday is the first Monday after the Black Friday weekend and many online stores slash their prices to tempt millions of people around the UK to get that computer game or item of clothing they have wanted for months. Black Friday weekend has become popular to many in the UK, with last year making more than £1 billion for retailers and...

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CBallinger published See which Surrey school is among best performing secondaries in...

A school in Surrey has made it onto a table ranking the 250 top secondary schools in the whole of the UK.Compiled annually, the Sunday Times top 250 list compares more than 3,000 state funded schools across the UK and ranks them in order of their GCSE and A Level results.It is based on a combination of the percentage of pupils who got A*-B grades at A Level and A*-A grades at GCSE.READ MORE: Surrey schools within 5 miles of London boroughs receive £30 million less than those in...

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SamTruelove published What is a Snow Lion and why was there one in the Belfry Shopping...

Some shoppers were left scared and others stared in amazement as a giant Snow Lion strolled around the Belfry Shopping Centre in Redhill. Making its first appearance in the UK, the giant beast was accompanied by the White King and Queen. Both adults and children were encouraged to stroke the lion, which appeared across the shopping centre between 12pm and 4pm today (Sunday, November 27). The Snow Lion is a mythical creature in Tibetan folklore symbolising fearlessness and victory over all...

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SamTruelove published Tadworth diabetic cuts blood sugar level by 60% in 2 years and...

A Tadworth man who found out he had diabetes just two years ago has reversed his condition and is now giving out healthy lifestyle advice to others.Mark Tasker, 52, was told he had type 2 diabetes and was bordering type 1 in October 2014 after a random trip to the hospital.Mr Tasker, who has lived at his home on Waterfield Green for 13 years, was 'stunned' when he found out his blood sugar level was 105, nearly three times what it is now. He said: "When I was checked I was shocked and...

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SamTruelove published Engineering works near Redhill train station causes travel...

Train passengers will be facing disruption to their journeys for the rest of the day as engineering work is taking place between Redhill and Purley, causing some lines to close and bus replacement services to be brought in.Southern are running bus services between the two stations which are taking about 30 minutes depending on traffic.On Gatwick Express services, a half hourly train is running through the area for the rest of the day. If using Thameslink, the 10:42pm train from Brighton to...

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JennySeymour published Reigate head teacher gets soaked with freezing water in front of...

Two audacious Year 7 pupils at Reigate Grammar School proposed their head teacher should be soaked with a bucket of freezing water in front of his chortling students, just weeks after joining the school.Their head however was willing to endure the humiliation and on Thursday (November 24) completed his ice bucket challenge, on a chilly day at the Reigate Road independent.Shaun Fenton was joined by teacher Anna Vaughan for the stunt.They don't know exactly how much it has raised for leprosy...

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Surrey Mirror published ​Surrey schools within 5 miles of London boroughs receive...

Figures have revealed half of Surrey's 137,900 school children are receiving significantly less funding per year than youngsters getting their education as little as five miles away in a London borough.Pupils in the county aged from 4 to 16 are receiving £446 less funding per year each than children at schools five miles away in a London borough - despite the areas containing similar communities and facing similar challenges. Surrey would receive an additional £30.8million each year...

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Surrey Mirror published Plans to turn Newchapel village hall into house are rejected by...

Plans by developers to transform a village hall into homes and bulldoze surrounding buildings have been turned down by councillors - much to the joy of residents in the area.The planning committee for Tandridge District Council refused an application by developers to turn Newchapel Hall on Bones Lane, Newchapel, into two houses.The decision came from the committee on Thursday (November 24) when they rejected the proposed "demolition of existing outbuildings and conversion of existing Church...

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SamTruelove published Police detain 15 suspected illegal immigrants after driver raises...

Surrey police have detained 15 people on suspicion of entering the UK illegally after being called to the Clacket Lane Services. Units were called to the M25 service station, between junction 5 and junction 6, last night (Saturday, November 26) after the driver of a heavy goods vehicle reportedly heard noises in his trailer. On arrival, police found 14 adults and one child in the back of the vehicle in the services on the southbound aside. READ MORE: Police reveal why helicopter and dog unit...

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SamTruelove published Free Santa's grotto opens at Belfry Shopping Centre as 60 foot...

A free Santa's grotto has opened in the Belfry Shopping Centre and every child who goes to meet Father Christmas will get a present.The Redhill shopping centre launched its festive celebrations today (Saturday, November 26) as hundreds of people enjoyed a bundle of free activities, including face painting and taking part in the latest online craze the Mannequin Challenge.Father Christmas opened the grotto for the first time this year at 11am as eager children waited in line.Andy Nash, centre...

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SamTruelove published New café selling more than 200 different flavours of...

A new café and bakery which sells more than 200 different flavours of muffin has opened in the Belfry shopping centre in Redhill.Muffin Break opened its doors on Friday, November 25, and has already attracted the interest of hungry and thirsty shoppers with its daily freshly prepared food.Out of the 200 flavours, muffin lovers can try a variety of different flavours including apple cinnamon, coffee nut, peach and even sweet chilli and cornNadeem Parvez, the franchisee of the new...

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