SarahEvGeorge published Men jailed after being caught smuggling guns into the UK on M23

Two men have been handed jail sentences for smuggling guns into the UK by stashing them on a tourist coach, after being caught on the M23. Nicholas Barbary, 29, unemployed, of Walesbeech, Furnace Green, and Mark Maynard, 31, self-employed, of no fixed address, fixed the guns to the underside of the coach using strong magnets, Lewes Crown Court heard today (Thursday, August 31). The court heard that Maynard and Barbary worked as a team to bring two sub-machine guns - one of which was loaded - and...

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TomVKlaveren published Concerns growing for missing woman last seen in Redhill

Police are urgently appealing for help in their search for a missing woman who was last seen in Redhill.Reema Rampertab, 28, was last seen at a property on Willow Road, in Redhill, on Tuesday, August 29 and Surrey Police officers are growing increasingly concerned for her safety and welfare.Ms Rampertab is described by police as Asian, with dark hair and brown eyes, around 5"2 and of a slim build.READ MORE: Bungling bank robber who burst into Barclays in Redhill and held knife to customer's...

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TomVKlaveren published A Brazilian steakhouse restaurant where meat is carved at your...

Tastes of South America look set to be coming to Leatherhead with the opening of a Brazilian steakhouse.A sign for the mostly London based chain Rodizio Preto has appeared at the site in Church Road previously operated by American style restaurant Cleaver before its closure earlier this month. Rodizio Preto currently have nine restaurants including sites in Croydon and Camden and now looks set to open in Leatherhead in the near future.Councillor for Leatherhead South Tim Ashton believes that the...

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SarahEvGeorge published Decision on whether to close Warlingham and Dorking rubbish tips...

A decision on whether to permanently close Warlingham and Dorking rubbish tips in a cost-cutting measure has been postponed.Surrey County Council (SCC) has delayed the decision date on whether it will shut four tips for good and close all other recycling centres for two weekdays each week.Rubbish tips in Bagshot and Cranleigh are at risk of closure as well as the sites in Bond Road, Warlingham, and Ranmore Road in Dorking.SCC was originally due to announce a decision next Tuesday (September 5),...

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SarahEvGeorge published Armed police rush to the Oval after 'arrow' fired into field of...

Surrey County Cricket Club fans were told to "take cover" after an arrow or crossbow dart was fired into the field of play during the club's match against Middlesex this afternoon (Thursday, August 31). Police were called to The Oval, in Lambeth, at 4.35pm to reports of a projectile being set off, while the match was stopped and players sprinted off of the field. Oliver Florence, a reporter for our sister title Get Surrey, is at the scene and said he saw armed officers enter the...

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TomVKlaveren published Man suffers head injuries during broad daylight attack in Redhill...

A man was left with head injuries during an "unprovoked" attack in the middle of the day in Redhill town centre.The 34-year-old victim was left with head injuries after the assault which occurred just after 3pm yesterday (August 30) on London Road opposite Memorial Park. Surrey Police are now appealing for anyone who witnessed the incident to come forward.READ MORE: Police hunting for burglar who stole £40,000 of jewellery from Redhilll house in broad daylight Detective Constable...

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CraigSimpson published Bungling bank robber who burst into Barclays in Redhill and held...

A knife-wielding bungling bank robber has been jailed after he held a blade to a man's throat during a "desperate" raid in Redhill town centre.With a football scarf wrapped around his face Simon Considine stormed into Barclays bank, in Station Road, using a 10 inch cheese knife to threaten staff and customers.Considine grabbed a terrified man from the queue and pressed the blade against his jugular, demanding money first from the man and then from staff behind the counter during the...

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TomVKlaveren published £1.4 million renovation project planned to bring 1,000-year...

Plans have been announced for a £1.4 million renovation project aimed at bringing a 1,000-year-old Leatherhead church into the 21st century. The designs for St Mary and St Nicholas Church on Church Road include highlighting the building's heritage through the use of interactive QR codes next to church artefacts and taking out the pews to create a "more flexible" community space. The church is thought to be the oldest building in Leatherhead and the Rector for the parish...

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TomVKlaveren published Woman in 70s suffers 'life threatening' injuries in crash with...

A woman in her 70s has suffered potentially life threatening head injuries after being involved in a crash with a motorcycle in Ashtead.The South East Coast Ambulance Service (SECAmb) responded to calls just after 10.30am this morning of a collision between a woman and a motorbike on The Street, Ashtead, near to the junction with Parkers Lane. Surrey Police are now appealing for witnesses to the collision after the female pedestrian suffered serious head injuries. LIVE UPDATES: Main road in...

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CBallinger published Long delays on M25 in Surrey after crash and oil spillage

Drivers are being warned of long queues on the M25 in Surrey this afternoon (Thursday, August 31) following a crash and oil spillage. Shortly before 1.30pm, Highways England reported a collision and oil spillage on the anticlockwise carriageway between junction 9 for Leatherhead and junction 8 for Reigate. Emergency services initially closed two of the four lanes of traffic to deal with the incident and "clean up" and tailbacks were reported as far as Junction 10 for the A3 at...

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TomVKlaveren published Main road in Ashtead closed after woman injured in motorbike...

A woman has been taken to hospital with potentially serious head injuries after being involved in a crash with a motorbike in the centre of Ashtead. The South East Coast Ambulance Service (SECAmb) responded to calls just after 10.30am this morning (Thursday, August 31) of the woman colliding by a motorcycle on The Street, Ashtead near to the junction with Parkers Lane. Three Ambulances, the air ambulance and the police were all dispatched to the scene and The Street remains closed between...

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SarahEvGeorge published Police hunting for burglar who stole £40,000 of jewellery...

Surrey Police are searching for a burglar after gold jewellery worth more than £40,000 was stolen from a house in Redhill. Officers were called to a property on Buckhurst Close, in Redhill, on Tuesday (August 29) following reports of someone smashing the patio doors to gain entry. £2,000 in cash and a quantity of jewellery were found to be missing from the home. READ MORE: Plans to turn former Redhill law courts into school get backing from local businesses People living at the...

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Surrey Mirror published Soaring numbers of drugs and phones found inside Surrey prisons

Mobile phones were seized nearly 150 times at a Surrey prison last year, the highest number since records began.There were 148 incidents at HMP High Down in Banstead where mobile phones were discovered in 2016. This was up from 45 in 2015, and was the highest number in a single year since records began being kept in April 2013.Records show staff were the method of entry for mobile phones getting inside prisons on two occasions at HMP Bronzefield, in Ashford, in 2016, and on one occasion at High...

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SarahEvGeorge published New Channel 4 show where you can 'get rich quick' looking for...

If you've got a special occasion coming up and are wondering how to make ends meet, you're in luck because Channel 4 is looking for people from Surrey to take part in a new show where participants can get rich quickly. New show 'Wanna Get Rich Quick' will follow families as they learn how to make money in a short space of time to hit a financial goal.Host David Fishwick shows participants how to use the space and clutter in their homes to generate as much cash as quickly as they can - so if...

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SarahEvGeorge published Elderly woman pens heartfelt letter to firefighters who rescued...

A 92-year-old woman has written a heartwarming thank-you letter to firefighters who rescued her after she became trapped in her car in Cobham. Surrey Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) were called to a car park on Downside Bridge Road, in Cobham, at 3.25pm on Sunday, August 20 to reports of a person trapped in a vehicle. A crew from Painshill fire station were sent, and within two minutes, firefighters were helping to free Joan Johnson, who is disabled, out of the car. READ MORE: Racing horse...

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SarahEvGeorge published How to spider-proof your Surrey home against creepy-crawlies so...

It's that time of year again when creepy crawlies - including huge spiders big enough to trigger a burglar alarm - are making their way into homes across Surrey. The large creepy-crawlies are entering homes in search of a mate for the so-called "spider season", when they look for a warm and dry place to make a nest. On Friday (August 25), there were a few squeals here at Surrey Mirror HQ when a couple of monster spiders (pictured above) rocked up in reception.The pair soon scuttled off...

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SarahEvGeorge published Hundreds of 'dangerous' toys heading for shops destroyed by...

More than 200 children's toys which were flown into the UK through Heathrow Airport have been seized and destroyed after failing safety tests carried out by Surrey Trading Standards. The authority found that a total of 290 products in the shipment posed a risk to children, including soft toys attached to play gyms for young babies, which had beaded eyes that "fell off with barely a tug" - posing a choking risk.The baby play gyms were part of a large consignment imported from Hong Kong,...

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TomVKlaveren published Parkrun looks like it is finally coming to Mole Valley with a...

Parkrun looks set to finally be coming to Mole Valley with plans put forward for a route going through part of Denbies Wine Estate in Dorking. Mole Valley District Council (MVDC) has been actively seeking a site to bring the popular weekly 5km runs since September last year when a spokesman said none of the council run parks in the district were big enough to hold the event. However, the search appears to be over after a planning application was submitted for a grass car park in an area of...

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oliviatobin published ​Tributes pour in for Bob Mainstone - 'One of the best councillor...

East Grinstead stalwart and former town mayor Bob Mainstone has died following a short illness.Tributes have poured in for the grandfather who has been hailed as 'one of the best councillors the town's ever had' after he died yesterday (Tuesday, August 29).The 71-year-old represented the Imberhorne ward on both East Grinstead Town Council and Mid Sussex District Council since 2007, was leader of the town council's Liberal Democrat group and was town may in 2016.Many people in the town will...

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TomVKlaveren published Police worried for safety of missing Crawley man who suffers with...

Police are appealing for help in their search for a missing Crawley man who suffers from dementia.William Harrison, 68, was reported missing from his home in the borough earlier today (Wednesday, August 30) and was later seen attempting to get on a bus at Broadfield Barton. Police have described Mr Harrison as white, 6', of slim build, with a pale complexion, thinning white hair and wearing glasses.READ MORE: Image released of man police want to speak to in connection with bike thefts in Horley...

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TomVKlaveren published £1.4 million renovation project planed to bring 1,000-year-...

Plans have been announced for a £1.4 million renovation project aimed at bringing a 1,000-year-old Leatherhead church into the 21st century. The designs for St Mary and St Nicholas Church on Church Road include highlighting the building's heritage through the use of interactive QR codes next to church artefacts and taking out the pews to create a "more flexible" community space. The church is thought to be the oldest building in Leatherhead and the Rector for the parish...

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SamTruelove published ​GCSE results 2017: The incredible grades achieved by East...

Hundreds of teenagers in East Grinstead and the surrounding villagers are likely to still be celebrating a week on after receiving their long-awaited GCSE results.After two years of hard work and a whole summer of waiting, students finally found out those all important grades which may shape their future last Thursday (August 24).Students in this year group in the area and nationwide were the first had to sit new, tougher exams in English literature, English language and maths. Instead of being...

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SarahEvGeorge published Check your bank statements now if you've ever shopped at Cex...

If you've ever purchased or sold something online at Cex, the company is warning customers to change their passwords now after hackers stole customer data. The entertainment store believes that personal details of up to two million customers - including names, addresses, email address and phone numbers - have been leaked in the hack. An email sent to users of the Cex WeBuy.com website said that in "a small number of cases", passwords and credit card details had also been...

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CBallinger published East Grinstead chef in final of national catering competition...

A chef from an East Grinstead care home has won himself a place in a national final of a catering competition.Julian Dedman, 41, from Silver Court care home, was one of the seven chefs who will now go through to the grand final of Anchor's Chef of the Year competition on September 5 after his menu proved to be top class.As part of the competition, Mr Dedman organised taster sessions with residents from Silver Court, in Halsford Lane, to see which two-course menu would best represent the home....

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SarahEvGeorge published East Grinstead firefighters are now carrying oxygen masks made to...

Both fire engines at East Grinstead fire station are now kitted out with specialist oxygen masks designed to fit animals for when firefighters need to rescue pets.West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service (WSFRS) has introduced the new equipment on all engines in the county, there are two fire engines and a four-wheel drive vehicle based at East Grinstead in London Road, as standard practice to allow crews to help animals suffering from smoke inhalation.Previously, firefighters would often try to use...

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Surrey Mirror published 31 photos which show the 180th Edenbridge and Oxted Agricultural...

Huge crowds attended the much-loved Edenbridge and Oxted Agricultural Show which celebrated its 180th anniversary over the Bank Holiday weekend. The annual event is one of the oldest shows in the country, with origins dating back to when Queen Victoria came to the throne in 1837, and this year it featured livestock, llamas, a BMX stunt team, vintage cars and tractors, a horticultural tent filled with bright colourful flowers and a rodeo bull.Large groups of families and friends arrived...

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LukeJarmyn published New Caterham café selling huge waffles has opened its...

A new café in Caterham selling "huge" waffles has opened and "hasn't stopped being busy", according to the owner.Said Yazici opened Sweet and Savoury Waffles on Saturday, August 12 in Croydon Road after investing £60,000 into the unit which used to be home to Chesterman Florist.As well as the giant home-made waffles, the café also sells gelato, Mediterranean-style salads, paninis, gelato-shakes, milkshakes, Turkish coffee and Italian and Greek specials....

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CraigSimpson published Parish councillor charged over alleged confrontation with...

An Effingham parish councillor has been charged with a number of offences after an alleged confrontation with travellers who have been camped on playing fields in the village. James Nicholls reportedly attempted to create a roadblock at an entrance to the King George V playing fields last Friday morning. Police were called to the scene and the councillor was arrested. He has been charged over the incident, which took place at 8.40am in the morning. The 60-year-old, of Browns Lane, who is the...

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SamTruelove published One lane closed on M23 near Gatwick Airport after car overturns...

One lane was closed on the M23 near Gatwick Airport and the M25 this morning due to a crash involving an overturned car. The collision happened at around 7.45am today (August 30) on the M23 southbound between Junction 8 (M25) and Junction 9 (Gatwick Airport).Highways England officers, along with officers from Sussex Police, closed lane one and the hard shoulder for an hour and a half while they took the driver to safety and moved the vehicle. A Highways England spokesman said: "It involved...

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SarahEvGeorge published Fetcham's post office is moving to a new location

Fetcham's post office is set to move and its opening hours will change so that it is open for 12 hours a day on weekdays and Saturdays and eight hours on Sundays. The Post Office announced last Tuesday (August 22) that it will move the branch from its current unit in Cobham Road to Sky Newsagents in The Street in a bid to offer a "vibrant, new-style post office" with considerably longer opening hours. Currently, the post office is open from 9am to 1pm and 2pm to 5pm on weekdays and 9am...

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Favourite Things From The Month

This month has kindled some new favourite things. I have particularly enjoyed reading some non-fiction books this month. ‘One Summer: America 1927’ by Bill Bryson is fantastic. A very readable yet in-depth study on news and concerns from the months of May – September in 1927. Topics include Charles Lindbergh and the race to be … Continue reading Favourite Things From The Month →

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SarahEvGeorge published Missing prisoner is arrested after police chase through...

A wanted man who had been missing from an open prison for a month has been found and arrested in Warlingham. Mark Heanan, 33, was reported missing to police on Tuesday, August 1, after being discovered to be absent when a roll call was made at Hollesley Bay open prison, in Suffolk, at 5pm that day.The former Oxted School pupil is serving an indeterminate sentence for wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.READ MORE: Police hunting for man who exposed himself to woman in Horley...

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SarahEvGeorge published Driver who broke his leg in head-on crash at Smallfield racetrack...

A father-of-three who was rushed to hospital after a crash during a banger race at Smallfield Raceway on Sunday evening (August 27) has said the accident won't stop him from racing again. Gary Tannahill, 24, broke his right leg and both of his feet when his customised Ford KA collided with another car during the last scheduled "Rookie Banger" race of the day at around 5.30pm. Paramedics, police officers and firefighters from Reigate and Salfords fire stations attended the scene and...

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TMackintosh published Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after Warlingham...

A man who was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a woman was stabbed multiple times inside a Warlingham Home has been "sectioned".There was a major police presence on Boxwood Way last Thursday evening (August 24) following reports of a serious assault.Surrey Police, an ambulance and an air ambulance were all called to a home in the street at about 7.10pm where they found a woman suffering from multiple stab wounds to her abdomen, arms and legs.An air ambulance was also...

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CraigSimpson published Biker who 'bounced' down M23 after crash 'told CCTV on the...

A biker who was left in hospital for days after a terrifying crash tore "chunks" out of his leg says he was told by police they couldn't continue to investigate the incident because CCTV on the M23 doesn't work. Andy Reynolds says he was knocked from his bike while travelling on the motorway to see his girlfriend and "bounced" down the motorway before having to dash out of the way of traffic.Reaching the hard-shoulder he looked down to see a "chunk of flesh fall from his...

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TomVKlaveren published Fetcham schoolgirl has her dream bedroom created in show home at...

A Fetcham school girl has had her dream bedroom brought to life in the show home for a new 26 home riverside development.10-year-old Oakfield Junior School pupil Freya Wigley won a competition in May to submit a design for the show home for the new Linden Homes development in River Walk, Fetcham.Freya's 'tree-tops' design is based on her love of the outdoors and includes roses climbing the furniture and decorative bird boxes against soft blue-sky walls with hand-painted fluffy clouds.After...

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TomVKlaveren published Leatherhead High Street to be closed to cars all day for six...

Leatherhead High Street will be closed to all traffic at all times for six weeks starting next month as work continues on the Transform Leatherhead project.Work being carried out on Church Street to install new on-street parking and loading bays as well as pavement widening and landscaping work has been ongoing since April. The next phase of the work, which will result in the closure of the High Street to vehicles for six weeks from September 7, is to carry out improvement works underneath the...

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oliviatobin published Plans to turn former Redhill law courts into a primary school get...

Plans to transform the former Redhill law courts into a school have received support from nearby businesses although concerns have been raised about whether there would be enough parking in the area if there was to be an influx of parents wanting to stop to drop-off and collect their children.A proposal to turn what was Redhill County Court and Redhill Magistrates' Court into a primary school was submitted to Reigate and Banstead Borough Council by HM Courts Tribunal Service on July 3.A...

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SamTruelove published If you love meat you are going to love this new restaurant that's...

A new restaurant which specialises in barbecued meats has opened on Dorking High Street. Caveman BBQ first opened on Lower Road, in Great Bookham, in 2014 but closed in June this year in order to pave the way for a move onto Dorking High Street. The eatery, which prides itself on "slow cooked and succulent" meats, opened at 11am today (Tuesday) and catered for around 60 people during its first lunch service. Gerry McCorriston, the owner of the restaurant, was left teary-eyed following...

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TomVKlaveren published Broken down train near Leatherhead expected to cause rush hour...

Train disruption in Mole Valley is expected throughout the rush hour this evening due to a broken down train between Leatherhead and Effingham.All lines were blocked between Leatherhead and Effingham Junction when train broke down and disruption to services running through these stations, including cancellations and delays, is expected until 6pm. The fault with the train was resolved just after 4pm and trains are now on the move however delays are still expected.READ MORE: E-fit released after...

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Surrey Mirror published ALDI customers warned to check their bank accounts after costly...

If you popped into ALDI this month it might be a good idea to check your bank account.Due to a technical fault some shoppers have been charged double after buying their groceries at the store, with some being customers being left overdrawn right before the Bank Holiday Weekend.Shoppers who bought items on August 4 and 7 were charged again weeks later for the same items.READ MORE: Great British Bake Off: Meet the former Surrey Army officer who has a 'passion for patisserie'This reportedly left...

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TomVKlaveren published Two men arrested after a 'gun was fired' in Epsom

Two men were arrested on suspicion of discharging a firearm in Epsom on Bank Holiday Monday.The two men, both in their 20s, were arrested on suspicion of discharging a firearm in public after Surrey Police received reports of a gunshot being heard coming from inside a car on Epsom Road at around 3.15pm yesterday (August 28). Police officers have seized a vehicle and one of the men two men has also been arrested on suspicion of making threats to kill.READ MORE: E-fit released after designer...

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CraigSimpson published E-fit released after designer sunglasses worth hundreds of pounds...

Police are on the lookout for a man who stole hundreds of pounds worth of designer sunglasses form a Dorking shop.Five pairs of Ray-Ban sunglasses worth more than £700 were snatched from a display at Vision Express on Dorking High Street.READ MORE: Teen racer Billy Monger who lost legs in crash shares inspirational pictures of his rehabilitationThe man police wish to speak was seen making off down Mill Street after the theft on July 27.He made his way toward the Marks and Spencer car...

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LukeJarmyn published Caterham teenager battling two conditions among Surrey students...

A Caterham-on-the-Hill teenager with Asperger syndrome and ADHD has spoken of his ambitions after he was among the many students at East Surrey schools were achieved top GCSE results.Alex Perfect, who was diagnosed with ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) and Asperger's when he was just six-years-old, was among the dozens of anxious pupils receiving their big news at Warlingham School last Thursday (August 24) after a summer of wait.The 16 year-old appeared to be more relaxed than...

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Surrey Mirror published Great British Bake Off: Meet the former Surrey Army officer who...

A former army officer turned stuntwoman from Surrey is hoping her "passion for patisserie" proves a success on the new series of The Great British Bake Off.Sophie Faldo, 33, is one of the 12 bakers looking to take home the coveted Bake Off crown when the eighth series of the hugely popular show returns tonight (Tuesday, August 29) on its new home of Channel 4.Sophie grew up in Suffolk but now lives in Surrey with her boyfriend David and cat Loki.Having done her Masters at the...

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SamTruelove published Wagamama advertising jobs for its new Reigate restaurant and...

The highly anticipated restaurant Wagamama which is due to open in Reigate in the coming months is advertising job vacancies.The restaurant chain's Reigate branch is expected to be open sometime in October, and Wagamama is inviting people in the area to apply for three job roles.There are vacancies for a front of house team member, kitchen porter and line chef.Successful applicants for the front of house team member role will benefit from a "competitive" salary and will be on a...

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SamTruelove published Police hunting for man who exposed himself to a woman in Horley...

A man indecently exposed himself to a woman in her 20s in a Horley graveyard earlier this month.Surrey Police have released a description of the man they are searching for after the incident which took place on Saturday, August 12, between 3.15pm and 3.45pm in the graveyard of St Bartholomew's Church, on Church Road in Horley.The man is described as being white, in his late 20s, around 6ft tall, of an athletic build and having dark brown hair which was slicked back on top and short at the sides....

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Surrey Mirror published Teen racer Billy Monger who lost legs in crash shares inspiration...

Teenage racing talent Billy Monger who had both of his legs amputated following a horrific crash has shared pictures of his remarkable rehabilitation. Just four months ago the Charlwood boy was in a life-changing crash at Donnington and the brave youngster is determined to adjust to life without his legs. Pictures posted on Twitter show 18-year-old Billy working hard at rehabilitation, and the boy wrote: "Hard work pays off. Still a long way to go but making progress every day, thanks...

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SamanthaBooth published Dramatic photos of car overturned in crash on M23 between M25 and...

The M23 motorway was brought to a standstill on Bank Holiday Monday after a car overturned.Emergency services were called to the scene between junctions 8 M25 and 9 Gatwick on the M23 southbound at around 1.15pm.Surrey Police, the South East Coast Ambulance Service (SECAmb) and Surrey Fire and Rescue Service were all in attendance.READ MORE: The most dangerous places to live in Mole Valley according to the latest crime figuresThe road was closed while passengers of the car were treated and the...

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Surrey Mirror published Tips and tricks to save money on student essentials for going...

For many students staying at their family homes in Surrey over the summer, it's nearly time to pack up the suitcases and head back to university for a new academic year. And for the lucky teenagers who have just passed their A-Levels, there will be even more to pack and plan as they head off for first year to their new place of study. Knowing what to buy and where to buy all the student essentials - from laptops to laundry powder - can be a challenge, so we have found out how to buy the best...

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SarahEvGeorge published Urgent recall issued for Toys R Us baby cot toy over fears...

Retail giant Toys R Us is urging customers to return one of its toys for babies after discovering that small parts could pose a deadly choking hazard to infants.The popular toy company issued a recall for the dangling Jungle Friends Cot Mobile, which is sold through the retailer's popular spin off Babies R Us as well as in store, last Tuesday (August 22) over fears of small parts detaching. The nearest stores to East Surrey are on Purley Way, in Croydon, Colliers Wood in Merton as well as one in...

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