ChrisMadden published Con-man gardener stashed £150k in offshore accounts

A "COWBOY" gardener, who conned elderly victims out of thousands of pounds, stashed his gains in off-shore bank accounts.Benjamin Brown, 62, of Epsom, Surrey, is serving a three-and-a-half-year sentence for fraud and money laundering after Trading Standards investigated him following reports of shoddy work and rip-off charges.Some victims said complaints about price or workmanship led to threats and abuse from Brown who scammed a woman in her 90s out of £24,500 for work worth...

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shams_surrey published Port Lympne #Dinotour stops in Redhill

A life-size dinosaur is coming to Redhill today - and those who spot it can win tickets to Port Lympne Reserve.To promote the new Dinosaur Forest at the Kent attraction, a dinosaur will be touring Surrey, stopping in Redhill where children and adults alike can take pictures and enter a competition to win tickets.If you spot the prehistoric predator in the town, take a picture and post it on Twitter using the hashtag #dinotour Alternatively, send your images to us at the Surrey Mirror by tweeting...

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shams_surrey published Don't miss the Flying Scotsman travelling through Surrey today

The famous Flying Scotsman will be trundling through the Surrey countryside once again.After thrilling spectators last week with two whistle-stop tours of the county, the locomotive, built in 1923, will make lunchtime and evening trips today, giving fans another chance to wave it past.It will make the same journey from London Victoria, departing at 11am and then at 6.50pm, heading south through London's suburbs, passing Guildford before making the steep climb to the summit at Abinger Hammer,...

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Caitlin Webb published 'High street brand' to replace Reigate charity shop

A Reigate charity shop is closing down after 30 years in the town centre.The Children's Society charity shop in Bell Street will be open for the last time on Friday.Employees and volunteers were given five weeks' notice to leave the premises to make way for a high street brand that will be taking over later this month.Assistant manager, Jeanette Touhey, 49, said: "It's just hard to believe what's going on at the moment. I just want to thank the lovely customers and donations that we've had...

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BrianHaran published Should Croydon Tramlink be extended to Caterham?

Could the hugely-successful Croydon Tramlink be extended to Caterham? That's the enticing dream following a debate on the Streetlife web page. The idea was mooted by Woldingham-based community activist John O'Brien, who is a regular contributor to online local community forums. He wrote: "There is a very simple route along the rail line from Caterham Valley to East Croydon [via Whyteleafe and Whyteleafe South]. "It [Tramlink] would be no slower than the current rail...

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Take Three Books

Three books that have coloured my May. In brief:  Marcel Proust: In Search of Lost Time I admit, when I ordered a copy of Proust’s In Search Of Lost Time, I didn’t quite envisage receiving something like this… It said it was an illustrated edition so I thought it would have a few pictures in … Continue reading Take Three Books →

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shams_surrey published Southern 'pre-cancels' trains due to conductor sickness

Passengers have been saved from finding their trains cancelled at short notice - by Southern not running the service at all.Southern Rail has had to cancel 83 services over the last month due to a high number of conductors calling in sick.The unprecedented number of absences has meant trains have been cancelled at short notice - leaving commuters stranded or severely delayed.Last week, Southern revealed an average of 83 services were cancelled daily due to the ongoing absences.Today, it told...

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Gatwick & Horley Mirror published Claygate make light work of weakened Horley

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Gatwick & Horley Mirror published Claygate make light work of weakened Horley

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ChrisMadden published Lanes closed on the M25 following collision and heavy rain at...

There are long delays on the M25 this afternoon after the heavy weather took its toll.Heavy rainfall and a collision have caused long delays on the M25 between Reigate and Leatherhead.This morning one lane was shut anticlockwise at Junction 9, Leatherhead, following flooding.Related: Train delays between Redhill and Tonbridge after tree falls on lineTorrential rain during the morning rush hour caused delays on the motorway, which were compounded as surface water gathered at Leatherhead.The...

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shams_surrey published Secamb chief executive leaves trust following scheme which...

The chief executive of South East Coast Ambulance service has left the trust following criticism of a scheme which delayed sending help to critically-ill patients. Secamb, whose services cover Surrey, today announced that Paul Sutton has left the organisation to "pursue other interests". A statement released this morning said: "The trust would like to thank Paul for his contribution to the developments and achievements of the Trust over the past 10 years. "The process...

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Josh_Searle published Major train disruption between Redhill and Tonbridge after tree...

Trains between Redhill and Tonbridge are severely delayed due to a fallen tree blocking the line. Rail operator Southern has arranged for replacement buses to help passengers wanting to use the service, but all passengers hoping to board trains which run through the two stations have been told to expect delays. In a statement on its website, Southern said: "All lines are blocked between Redhill and Tonbridge due to a tree on the line at Penshurst. Train services running through these...

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Reigate Mirror published Oliver and Burgess notch centuries as Reigate Priory brush...

Centuries from Richie Oliver and Michael Burgess followed by a six-wicket haul by skipper Luke Beaven saw Reigate Priory overwhelm Beddington on Saturday by 109 runs. The win means the Priory now sits atop the Surrey Championship Premier Division table together with old foe Sunbury, both sides having four wins from four games played, while Beddington with four losses from its four games joins East Molesey as early season cellar dwellers in the league 1st XI tables.The Priory scored 338-4 in its...

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Josh_Searle published Plan for new Reigate nursery attracts more than 100 objections

A PLAN to open a new Reigate nursery near a school has led to more than 100 objections.A proposal has been sent to Reigate and Banstead Borough Council, asking for approval to convert Somers House, at 1 Somers Road, into a nursery for 69 children.But the vacant office building is yards away from Micklefield School, sparking concerns from parents and a 14-page objection response from the school's head teacher, Lyn Rose.Included in the letter are concerns the plan will lead to increased traffic...

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BrianHaran published £3m windfall for shopping areas in Surrey

Shopping areas in Surrey are to benefit from a £3 million windfall.Surrey County Council is making up to £750,000 available annually over the next four years for boroughs and districts to improve secondary shopping centres.They will be able to put the Town Centre Revitalisation Fund towards retail areas beyond the centres of large towns or shopping streets in smaller ones.The news comes after council leader David Hodge unveiled a Local Centre Improvement Fund scheme that will allow...

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BrianHaran published Merstham death crash - tributes paid to victim

Tributes have been paid to the driver who died in this morning's crash in Merstham.Floral tributes have been placed at the crash scene in Gatton Bottom.Friends said the dead man was Anwar Hussain, who lived in Fairfax Avenue, Redhill.Mr Hussain, believed to be 22, was the driver of a grey Audi A3 which hit a tree at around 6.30am.He died at the scene.A former pupil at The Warwick School, he had gone on study ICT at Reigate College and East Surrey College.A friend Sami Josephn said: "He was...

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BrianHaran published Man dies in Merstham car crash

A man in his 20s died in a road crash in Merstham this morning.Police are appealing for witnesses after the incident in Gatton Bottom at 6.31amThey were called to reports that a grey Audi A3 had hit a tree at the side of the road.The driver was pronounced dead at the scene.His next of kin have been informe, police have confirmed.The passenger, also a man in his 20s, suffered minor injuries and was taken to East Surrey Hospital as a precaution.Gatton Bottom is currently closed at the junction...

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Surrey Mirror published PHOTOS: Action from Beddington Cricket Club versus Reigate Priory

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BrianHaran published 10 top revision tips for Surrey students

Ten top revision tips for Surrey students have been issued by a Woldingham teacher.Stop faffing about, plan for success and drink lots of water are among his steps for pupils swotting hard.Tony Oulton, head of RE at Woldingham School, said: "Whether you started your revision months ago or are still waiting for the right moment to begin, these steps are your path to acing your exams this summer." 1.Stop faffing about and get started! If you're one of those people who like to wait for...

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JennySeymour published Coffees in the pipeline as plans to convert Tattenham public loos...

A disused public toilet block is one step closer to a new life as a park cafe.The owner of a catering company has submitted a planning application to convert part of the run-down building at Tattenham Way Recreation Ground.Karin Hill, who runs Hill Catering based in Epsom Downs, saw the potential of the compact building, which has been closed to the general public for years due to vandalism, "a long time ago". After putting her idea to Reigate and Banstead Borough Council, the...

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shams_surrey published May Bank Holiday opening times for Morrisons, Asda, Sainsbury's,...

Need to make a dash to the supermarket this bank holiday? Maybe the weather's unexpectedly turned sunny and you need to stock up on barbecue grub? Here are the supermarket opening times for Morrisons, Asda, Waitrose and other food stores in East SurreyReigate Morrisons: 8am - 7pmReigate Marks and Spencer Simply Food: 8am - 6pmRedhill Sainsbury's: 9am-7pmRedhill Iceland: 9am - 6pmRedhill Watercolour Tesco: 6am - 11pmHorley Lidl: 8am - 10pmHorley Waitrose: 8am - 6pmHorley Iceland: 9am -...

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BrianHaran published PHOTOS: De Fest music festival in Caterham

Hundreds attended the De Fest music festival in Caterham on Saturday. The feast of fun at De Stafford School in Burntwood Lane included various bands playing throughout the afternoon, as well as a host of stalls and sideshows. Today, the second day of the festival, sees more of a retro theme with jive dancing and swing bands. If you have any pictures of Surrey or events in the town which you would like to share with our readers e-mail them to Editor...

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Caitlin Webb published PHOTOS: Redhill Rotary Club Beer Festival in the Reigate Tunnel

During the bank holiday Redhill Redstone Rotary Club hosted a beer festival - Ale 4 Aid - donating proceeds to Prostrate Cancer Research and Fegans counselling charity. The first pint cost drinkers £5 and drinkers took away a commemorative glass in honour of the weekend event. At the Reigate Tunnel on Friday evening, for 12 hours on Saturday and from noon to 3pm on Sunday beer fans had a chance to try a range of a 20 different ales. The event was in association with Wealden Cave and...

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Surrey Mirror published ARCHIVE PHOTOS: 35 pictures of Horley people taken in 1985

We have pictures from Charlwood Scout and Guide Fair, St Wilfred's Playgroup, Meath Green School Book Week, Horley WI Country Market, Horley Fire Station Open Day, Autumn Show at St Johns Hall Horley, and Cycle Proficiency at Yattendon School.Have a scroll through them and see if there is anyone you recognise.And don't forget to come back to our website every day, as we are regularly uploading new nostalgia galleries.If you have any old pictures of Surrey or events in the town which you would...

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Josh_Searle published Salfords firefighters called to 'deliberate' motorbike fire

Salfords firefighters were called to a motorbike on fire this morning, which is believed to have been started deliberately.Crew members from the station were called to a field off Church Road, in Horne, to find the vehicle completely alight. They used hose reels to extinguish the flames. No one was injured.A firefighter told the Mirror: "Obviously we believe it's of deliberate origin because it was located in the middle of a field. There's only one reason it would be like that. It wouldn't...

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Josh_Searle published Box Hill woman believes 'massive' insect is Asian hornet

Could this insect, found inside a Box Hill home, be an Asian hornet? Paula Linke, of Devonshire Avenue, discovered the bug in a study room at lunchtime on Wednesday. Mrs Linke, an oral surgeon at East Surrey Hospital, said: "I think it's an Asian hornet. I heard this noise, like a drone, went into the study and there's this massive flying, horrible wasp thing. "I sprayed it with some Raid [wasp killer]. Then went out for 45 minutes, came back and it was still alive. I sprayed...

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Surrey Mirror published Time for Tea: Squire's Garden Centre, Reigate Road, Buckland

Having visited the dentist earlier in the day after suffering toothache, I was told I could not eat anything for a couple of hours. So come late afternoon, I was feeling distinctly peckish.While out and about in the Reigate area, I was minded to pop into Squires Garden Centre at Buckland for a tea-time snack.Being prudent, I would stay off the sweet things.Pulling off the A25 Reigate Road just after Buckland Bends, I parked the motor in the garden centre's forecourt car park and wandered up to...

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shams_surrey published Shed of the Year: Are these the best sheds in Surrey?

The humble garden shed has traditionally been used for storage - and a refuge for dad - but it can also be an extension of your home's living space or workshop... or a cocktail bar, a Tardis, or a swashbuckling pirates' ship. Yes, that's right. The people of Surrey have outdone themselves with their bottom-of-the-garden creations. Not content with a B&Q flat pack, amateur architects have designed, built and lovingly decorated their retreats, fully embracing a theme and turning a one-man...

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Surrey Mirror published TRANSFER TALK: Crystal Palace eye move for former Tottenham,...

CRYSTAL Palace are reportedly weighing up a summer move to sign former Tottenham and Liverpool defender Steven Caulker.The central defender, who last season had loan spells at both Southampton and Liverpool, wants to stay in the Premier League and the Guardian is reporting that Palace could look to tie up a £6.5m deal.Caulker, who has one cap for England after playing against Sweden in 2012, is currently a Queens Park Rangers player, having previously also played for Tottenham and Cardiff...

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Surrey Mirror published 5 tips for making your home more sellable

It's often said the kitchen and bathroom are the rooms most likely to sell a property, so how do you improve yours on a budget?Kitchen unitsIf your kitchen units have seen better days and you don't want to go to the expense and hassle of replacing them, give them an instant makeover by changing the doors and drawer fronts. This will transform the kitchen and needn't be too expensive - B&Q (www.diy.com), for example, has a big range of affordable unit doors and drawer fronts, many available...

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ChrisMadden published Forget Boaty McBoatface: Here is the billion dollar boat

BOATY McBoatface was the most famous ship on the planet earlier this year. But now the crown belongs to a new vessel.Harmony of the Seas is the billion-dollar cruise liner which has been both lauded as a briliant feat of engineering and dismissed as a "Butlins of the sea."Warren Chrismas finds out what it is like sailing in the lap of luxury.Basking in excess, the world's largest cruise ship has already caused a wave of controversy. It cost a billion dollars to build, weighs 226,963...

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Surrey Mirror published 21 nearest beaches to Surrey

Whether you like to swim or paddle, sunbathe or surf, explore natural habitats or just sit with and ice cream, Sussex and Kent boast a variety of different types of beaches. Here are a selection of favourites:View more photos here.West SussexBognor RegisFamous for its Butlins resort, the town of Bognor Regis is easily reached by train. Head to the shingle pier beach for traditional seaside amusements or walk west along the promenade for beaches near Marine Park gardens. West WitteringThis...

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BrianHaran published Caterham deFest: X Factor star to headline music festival

AN X Factor star will headline deFest - the Caterham two--day music festival starting today. Nathanael Landskroner will sing on the opening day - Saturday May 28 - at de Stafford School in Burntwood Lane. The teenager, who attended Oriel High School in Crawley, impressed the ITV show's judges last year, including Simon Cowell and Cheryl Fernandez-Versini. He qualified for the boot camp and the sing-off where the contestants are whittled down to a final six, Nathanael said ahead of his X...

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Surrey Mirror published Where to get the best sausage and burgers for your barbecue in...

I t's National BBQ Week this week, from Monday, May 30 to Sunday, June 5, and while some like to get creative on the grill, you just can't been a good old sausage or beefburger.Nutfield-based website, LocalFoodBritian.com lists five brilliant Surrey-sourced bangers and burgers to bung on the barbie this bank holiday weekend1. Woolly JumperA pork and ale sausage made from high grade lean pork (90 per cent-plus) and Woolly Jumper ale supplied exclusively from Iron Railway, Merstham.Made: On-site...

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Surrey Mirror published Striker set to extend stay at Crystal Palace

Crystal Palace's young striker Keshi Anderson is set to sign a new deal at the club, according to reports.The 21-year-old is yet to make a first team appearance for the Eagles, but scored three goals in nine appearances while on loan at Doncaster Rovers last season, before suffering a broken leg.But reports in national media suggest that Anderson, whose contract is due to expire next month, is set to sign a new one-year deal to stay at Selhurst Park.

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Josh_Searle published Redhill weather forecast: Bank holiday weekend

Today's weather has been nice and dry, but what can Surrey expect over the bank holiday weekend?The Met Office says scattered showers are to be expected on Saturday, which are then predicted to give way to sunny intervals, before heavy showers later on. Expect a maximum temperature of 18°C.Related: Fabulous places in Surrey to have fun on and in water this summerOn Sunday, it is set to remain mainly cloudy with highs of 19°C. It is to be much the same for Bank Holiday Monday, although...

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shams_surrey published Three incidents on M25 in Surrey as bank holiday getaway begins

Three incidents are causing major delays on the M25 this afternoon.Both directions of the motorway are likely to be congested throughout the evening as the bank holiday getaway begins.But the problems are being compounded by three separate incidents on the clockwise and anti-clockwise routes through Surrey.On the anti-clockwise side, traffic is queuing from junction 7 for the M23 and Gatwick following a two-car collision just before junction 6 for the A22 Godstone.A broken down vehicle on the...

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Josh_Searle published Surrey school evacuated and searched after 'suspicious' phone...

A Surrey school has been evacuated following a "suspicious" phone call.Officers are still on the scene at Pond Meadow School in Guildford, after being called at 10.10am this morning. Armed officers were later spotted outside the school at around 12.30pm.The premises were evacuated and the children have been escorted to another nearby school while a search takes place.It follows a similar incident at a school in Esher on Monday.A Surrey Police spokeswoman said: "Surrey Police is...

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Surrey Mirror published A pick of the best free children's playgrounds and parks in...

Half term is here and a whole summer stretches ahead. If you're looking for something free to do (bar the odd ice cream and maybe car parking) you can't beat a day at the park. But if you're bored of taking the kids to the same playground each time, even if they're not, why not try another? Deborah Morris lists five of the best children's playgrounds in Surrey plus one due to be reopened with a new look soon1. Priory Park, ReigateAll aboard the great ship in the park's playground area. The...

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Surrey Mirror published 'One of the worst ever': An inspector's horror at what he found...

A FOOD hygiene inspector has described a Chinese takeaway in Merstham as "one of the worst" premises he has ever visited. When Kirk Holmes visited Lee Garden earlier this year he found it "absolutely filthy". According to an inspection report, grease was running down light fittings and out of cracks in the ceiling. Decayed food was found, including a cheese slice covered in blue/green mould that was stuck to a cut aubergine, and fruit and vegetables covered in mould...

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shams_surrey published Lane closed and 9 miles of queues on M25 at Reigate after...

The M25 is once again blocked near Reigate. Following yesterday's chaos, a collision between junction 8 for Reigate and 9 for Leatherhead has once again affected rush-hour traffic. One lane on the clockwise carriageway is currently closed while emergency services deal with the incident. Traffic is reportedly queuing back nine miles to junction 6 for the A22 at Godstone. Highways England has tweeted lane 4 is closed while inspection continues. Surrey Police's roads unit says...

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JennySeymour published Redhill The Sun pub incident: Three men from Horley and Redhill...

Three men arrested in connection with a violent fracas in Redhill in which a pub manager was forced to barricade customers inside, have had their bail extended.The manager of The Sun pub in London Road had to hurriedly lock the doors to protect drinkers as a ten-strong gang of men, armed with metal pipes and wooden clubs, attempted to get to two drinkers.Witnesses described how bottles were smashed and glass "flew everywhere" at the busy town centre junction.A 21-year-old from Horley,...

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ChrisMadden published Ride London 2016: Which Surrey towns will the race pass through?

The Prudential RideLondon is coming to Surrey this summer.Cyclists will follow in the tyre tracks of Olympians when this year's event brings riders back to the county in July.And now routes for the races on Saturday and Sunday, July 30 and 31, have revealed which parts of the district will be affected.More than 25,000 amateur and 150 professional cyclists will take on the challenging rides through London and Surrey as part of the annual festival of cycling.Two events during the festival, the...

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Caitlin Webb published Southern rail strike: Train drivers vote to walk out

Train drivers in East Surrey have voted "overwhelmingly" to strike over plans to introduce driver-only operated services.Southern and Gatwick Express drivers have voted to join the protest with the conductors over the change in both of their job roles.The operator of both services, Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR), is planning to make drivers close train doors instead of conductors.ASLEF union members voted with a majority of four to one in favour of walking out.Related: Conductors...

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Surrey Mirror published New boss Williams wants to steady the ship at Chipstead

STABILITY and a mid-table finish is the aim for new Chipstead boss Ant Williams after he was named the ninth manager at High Road in less than four years.Williams, who joins from Southern Counties East League side AFC Croydon Athletic, played in the Chipstead side which won promotion to the Ryman League in 2007.Williams, who was once joint-caretaker manager of Merstham, made the switch to High Road earlier this month after the resignation of Craig Tanner, a move that materialised...

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Surrey Mirror published Molanguri wields wand for Horley U11s

THE best individual batting performance of the season by a Horley player, Udith Molanguri, and a second successive four-wicket haul for Alex Field helped the U11s to an East Surrey Cricket League win.Horley put Chipstead in and the home side got off to a steady start, scoring 40 off the first eight overs. Then the wickets started to tumble and with every wicket taking six runs off the batting team's total, Chipstead ended up on 238 after losing nine wickets in the final 11 overs.There were seven...

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Surrey Mirror published Llamas turn an easy stroll into a nail-biter at Wimbledon

SKIPPER Luke Beaven was pleased to play an important part in Reigate Priory's nail-biting win over close rivals Wimbledon on Saturday.The Llamas were cruising at the halfway point with Will Hodson taking 4-32 and Simon King (3-41) taking his wicket tally for the Reigate side up to 150 since 2007, as the south Londoners were skittled out for 154 after 44.2 overs.The visitors' reply got off to a steady start but a break for rain at 74-1 led to a change of momentum and a battling collapse.Priory...

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Surrey Mirror published Newton 'massively frustrated' at Banstead abandonment

BANSTEAD captain Dan Newton admitted he was "massively frustrated" with the decision to abandon Saturday's Surrey Championship Division One game against Old Rutlishians, insisting it's like giving the rest of the league a "head start".The Rams had chosen to bat first, amassing 241-7 from their 50 overs before getting a good start to the reply – Satbir Mann removing opener Salman Mohammed to leave Old Ruts at 22-1 after 5.4 overs when the game was stopped due to...

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Caitlin Webb published Southern rail strike: Conductors off sick doubles

The number of Southern Rail conductors off work due to illness has doubled since the first strike, according to the operator. Figures released by Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR), which operates Southern Rail, show that since the first walk-out on April 26, 74 conductors have had at least one day off work. The company says that due to the "ongoing sickness problems", 83 Southern services have been cancelled. Figures show that in the last 32 working days, they has been 1,066 days of...

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Surrey Mirror published Salfords modern pentathlete Sam Curry goes to Moscow

MODERN PENTATHLON: Sam Curry will be part of a nine-strong Pentathlon GB to compete in this week's 2016 Modern Pentathlon World Championships in Moscow.The 22-year-old from Salfords will be competing in the individual competition in Russia, which is the final qualifying event before the Rio Olympic Games.And Curry is delighted to be taking part."I'm absolutely thrilled to be selected for Moscow," Curry said. "Last year I was selected for the relay, which I was happy with but I was...

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Surrey Mirror published Sevens Heaven for Hillcrest Netball Club

MORE than 20 Surrey netball teams battled it out in Hillcrest Netball Club's annual Sevens Heaven tournament at Warlingham RFC.The competitions catered for all abilities: the 'Pimm's Cup', was aimed at ladies who were beginners or a Back to Netball standard, 'Sangria Cup' for a social rally and the 'Champagne Cup' for competitive teams in higher divisions.The Pimm's Cup was won by Hillcrest B2N, with Dorking-based club Sonics as runners-up.The Champagne Cup was won by Hillcrest A, with Coulsdon...

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BrianHaran published Merstham 'knifepoint' robbery - local woman charged

A woman has been charged after a "knifepoint" robbery at a Merstham shop.The incident took place at the Rhubarb store in Nutfield Road last Friday, shortly before 3pm.Police were responding to reports that a woman had entered the store and threatened a member of staff with a knife, demanding cash from the till. A small quantity of cash was said to be taken.Nobody was hurt in the incident.A police dog unit was called to the scene soon afterwards.Kelly Flake, 41, from Merstham has been...

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shams_surrey published M25 at Reigate reopened - but queues back to Clacket Lane

All lanes have reopened on the M25 at Reigate following a lorry crash and fuel spill this morning.However drivers are likely to be stuck for a while longer as queues now stretch back more than 20 miles to Clacket Lane services.Three lanes on the clockwise stretch were closed this morning after the lorry collision just before Junction 9 for Leatherhead.Traffic quickly built up, with queues stretching back nine miles during rush-hour.Fire crews from Reigate and Leatherhead attended the scene from...

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