Surrey Mirror published Local casualties in bloody Battle of the Somme

Today marks the centenary of the beginning of the Battle of the Somme.For four and a half months, the British and French engaged the Germans in a bloody battle on an 18-mile front that resulted in more than one million men killed or wounded.This battle symbolised the horrors of the First World War and the futility of trench warfare.The joint Franco-British offensive was launched in order to relieve pressure on the French army, which had been suffering heavy losses at Verdun.It was preceded...

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shams_surrey published Lingfield farmer admits castrating bulls with cable ties

A Lingfield farmer has admitted castrating six bulls using cable ties.James Goffin, of Tandridge Lane, has been given a suspended jail sentence after admitting to six charge of animal cruelty.The 36-year-old farmer pleaded guilty to causing unnecessary suffering to cattle.His crimes came to light when a concerned member of the public noticed that several cattle at Goffin's farm appeared to be injured with blood on the back of their legs.Surrey County Council's trading standards officers carried...

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JennySeymour published Riddled with shrapnel head to toe - Oxted man reflects on heroic...

One hundred years ago today, Harry Angier's East Surrey Regiment battalion was decimated in the Battle of the Somme bloodbath.By the end of July 1 1916, Just 26 men were alive and uninjured in a company that had two days earlier numbered 1,000 men.Harry was not among them. The 21-year-old was one of the thousands mown down on the bloodiest day in British military history. He had stumbled across the no man's land quagmire and reached German lines, only to be blasted by artillery fire from his own...

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DeborahMorris published The best zoos, wildlife parks, aquariums and farms in Surrey,...

Get up close to big African beasts and little creepy crawlies and stroke, cuddle and coo over creatures cute and fluffy. Deborah Morris lists 25 zoos, farms, wildlife parks and aquariums within an hour and a half drive from Surrey to visit this summerThe best places to see big jungle beasts1. Chessington World of Adventures, SurreyLioness Rani has got a new boyfriend – Chessington's newest resident, Asiatic lion Kamal, who recently moved here from Assiniboine Park Zoo in Winnipeg to join...

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Notes on Perfume: Chanel Cristalle

Never has the challenge of writing about perfume been so clear as with this one. Chanel Cristalle is everything: fresh and zesty, very floral, yet significantly spicy. Like No5 but with a squeeze of lemon and lime? It’s just the thing for this time of year: lovely in its lightness, soothing. So sophisticated. Warm, spritely, … Continue reading Notes on Perfume: Chanel Cristalle →

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donnaprior published ARCHIVE PHOTOS: 44 pictures of the Quality Street Fair Merstham

We have pictures of Cara Kelly and Jenna Kelly keeping the stall dry, Val Simpson, Jackie Miles and Margaret Arnaud on the Jam stall, Chloe and Jonathan Freeman and Paul Rider hosted the Free Range Barbecue at the Quality Street Fair, Rebecca Dickinson and Emma Dickinson sister in laws raising funds for the Rainbow Trust, and Rev. Val Williams and Georgina Williams.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...

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Surrey Mirror published Banstead hurdler Jacob Paul sets sights on Tokyo Olympics

A SPOT at Rio might be just out of his grasp, but for Banstead hurdler Jacob Paul, watching the agony and ecstasy of fellow athletes attempting to qualify for this summer's Olympics has only spurred him on as he looks ahead to the 2020 Games in Tokyo.After finishing fourth at last year's 400m hurdles at the British Championships, Paul was part of a much tougher field for this year's event in Birmingham, which also doubled as Olympic trials.With spots on the plane to Rio up for grabs, Paul ran a...

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Josh_Searle published Plan to build cafe for Earlswood Lakes approved despite arson...

A plan to build a cafe for Earlswood Lakes has been given the go-ahead, despite concerns it would become a future target for arsonists.Earlswood Lakes Cafe and Boating - made up of the Matthews Organisation and the owners of Joules Wine Bar - was chosen by the council to provide boating and leisure facilities at the popular beauty spot.They applied for permission to build a cafe, boat house and toilets. The cafe and toilets would be located next to the car park off Woodhatch Road, while the...

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Surrey Mirror published Talbot and Massimo called up to Team GB for European Youth...

SURREY teenagers Sam Talbot and Joe Massimo have earned Great Britain call-ups for the European Youth Championships in Georgia next month.Caterham School student Talbot, 17, will be taking on the decathlon, while Lower Kingswood resident Massimo, 16, will be making his Great Britain debut when he lines up for the 200m.he east Surrey duo are both top of the UK rankings in their disciplines, with Talbot also breaking his own UK U18 decathlon record while qualifying for the Tbilisi competition.And...

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shams_surrey published Reigate MP Crispin Blunt slams delay on airport expansion...

Reigate MP Crispin Blunt has called any delay on the airport expansion decision "wholly unnecessary".The MP, who has vehemently opposed a second runway at Gatwick, has pushed for the decision on how to increase the UK's airport capacity to be made as soon as possible.Mr Blunt, chairman of the Gatwick Coordination Group of MPs, released a statement this morning, before Boris Johnson's surprise exit from the Conservative leadership contest.Mr Blunt, who had backed the former Mayor of...

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Surrey Mirror published INTERVIEW: The Corrs on why they love performing in Surrey ahead...

Irish songbirds The Corrs will be hitting all the right notes when they perform tonight at an open air concert at Epsom Downs Racecourse.The family foursome, who had hits with Breathless and Runaway in the nineties are back having released a new album last year.READ MORE: The Corrs and comedian Scott Capurro are among things to do in Surrey this weekHere is an exclusive interview with Sharon Corr, who plays the violin, piano, guitar and sings backing vocals with her siblings Andrea, Caroline and...

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shams_surrey published Dame Judi Dench gets first tattoo aged 81

With millions of pounds to her name, Dame Judi Dench could have marked her birthday in any number of ways. But the age-defying actress decided a trip to a tattoo parlour was the way to celebrate her 81 years.The Oscar-winning star, who lives in Outwood, has had the phrase Carpe Diem tattooed on the inside of her right wrist.She said the inking was a birthday present from her daughter Finty.The body art was visible as the legendary actress attended the Duke of Edinburgh Award James Bond-themed...

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donnaprior published ARCHIVE PHOTOS: 37 pictures of Surrey people taken in 1995

We have pictures from a coffee morning at St Johns Hall Horley, Head of Woodhatch School retiring, litter clear up in Woodhatch and Horley, play scheme at St Bede's School, play scheme in merstham, pupils from Reigate Priory Middle School, Victorian picnic at the Priory school Reigate, and a teddy boy wedding at Reigate Registry Office.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...

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Surrey Mirror published Marks and Spencer recalls tuna fishcakes over allergy fears

Marks and Spencer is recalling its Skipjack Tuna Fishcakes as they could be harmful for those with allergies.The retailer, which has stores in High Street, Reigate, The Belfry, Redhill, St Martin Square, Dorking, as well franchises at BP petrol stations in Redhill, Lower Kingswood, Banstead and Gatwick, had not declared the presence of egg on the fishcakes' label.It means the product could potentially be harmful for those with an intolerance or allergy to egg.The batch affected applies to the...

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shams_surrey published Woman punched and robbed in Merstham

A woman was punched in the head and robbed while she lay unconscious in a Merstham road.Surrey Police is appealing for witnesses to the incident at around 2pm on Sunday in the Lilley Mead area of Merstham.The victim was walking towards the Tesco when she suddenly felt someone tugging her bag from behind and was then punched in the head.She fell unconscious and when she came around she realised her bag and mobile phone had been stolen.The attacker was reportedly wearing pink leggings and a grey...

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Josh_Searle published Robert Fidler complies with order to demolish castle

The battle over the future of Robert Fidler's castle has finished.The Salfords farmer has been locked in a planning war with Reigate and Banstead Borough Council ever since he unveiled the mock Tudor mansion in 2006 from behind straw bales.In November last year, Mr Justice Dove handed Mr Fidler a three-month prison sentence for failing to comply with a court order to tear the property down.It was suspended, on the condition the building, on Honeycrock Farm off Axes Lane, was no longer standing...

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Josh_Searle published Premises in Caterham, Godstone and Oxted with hygiene rating of 1...

A cafe and a shop are among the premises in Tandridge to receive a hygiene rating of 1 or 0.Of the 642 business inspected by environmental health officers at Tandridge District Council, only a handful hold a rating of 1 or lower.The rating given to a business reflects the standards of food hygiene found on the date of inspection or visit by the council, but is no guide to food quality.Only one premises in the district received a rating of 0, Hot Spot coffee house in Croydon Road, Caterham.In an...

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Surrey Mirror published Iron Maiden singer joins Reigate drivers in Top Gear-style...

Move over Chris Evans and Jeremy Clarkson. Iron Maiden singer Bruce Dickinson and a team of men from Reigate are giving the Top Gear stars a run for their money.A group of 32 friends from the town are driving to Cannes with the hope of raising £50,000 for four of their favourite charities.In pairs, the drivers will travel 832 miles in cheap cars to raise funds for children, domestic violence victims and those less wealthy than themselves.The rules of the Dash to the Med are simple –...

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Surrey Mirror published Fun and games as Reigate Priory Bowlign Club get quizzical

REIGATE Priory Bowling Club held two extremely enjoyable social events on June 17 and 22.On the 17th it was a musical quiz night, one of a series of social evenings held throughout the outdoor bowls season. This was followed on the 22nd by a bowls fun night, an annual event when the club invites the neighbouring cricket, tennis and croquet clubs, Just Retirement and Priors Mead nursing home, both generous sponsors of the club, Woodlands Estates and Letting Company and Willows Florists, the...

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Surrey Mirror published Finals action at Banstead Lawn Tennis Club

TENNIS: It was finals day at Banstead Lawn Tennis Club on Saturday.There were some hard-fought battles with a high standard of hard-hitting tennis.Caleb Simms and Cheryl Agius each performed hat-tricks in winning all three of their events. The sharp showers did not detract from a very successful afternoon of tennis and a delicious afternoon tea was served followed by a barbecue in the evening.Results: Men's singles: Caleb Simms beat Neil Beaven 6-0, 6-2Ladies singles: Cheryl Agius beat Carol...

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Surrey Mirror published Horley U13s sweep to East Surrey Colts League summit

CRICKET: Horley U13s moved to the top of the East Surrey Colts League table after beating Oxted in an entertaining game.Horley were put into bat first and scored 127 for the loss of three wickets, with 14 fours and one six shared among batters Aryan Patel, Christian Kelly, Riley Sired Cook, Kaine Stephen and Zac Collins.Oxted had to chase a revised target of 128 from 20 overs and a good all-round fielding display restricted them to a score of 118 for three. All the wickets were taken by...

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Mark Davison published Misery in the rain on the M25 in Surrey: 20 miles of queuing...

THERE is a 20-mile queue of stop-start traffic on the M25 this evening in Surrey and it looks certain that people returning from work will be late getting home.As early as 4pm, cars and lorries were backed up on the M25 eastbound (anti-clockwise) between junction 10 at Wisley and junction 7 at Merstham where there is a link with the M23.By 5.30pm, the situation had deteriorated and there was a queue from beyond Wisley all the way to junction 6 at Godstone - a distrance of about 20 miles.See...

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Surrey Mirror published Deadly bowling duo keep Oxted & Limpsfield sitting pretty

OXTED & Limpsfield remain top of Division Three after some fine bowling from Ross Powell (5-16) and Ned Lack (4-20) secured a win at Addiscombe on Saturday.Skipper Simon Jackson won the toss and elected to bat. For the first time this season, Jackson moved to open along with Stuart Fletcher, both taking their time against Addiscombe's experienced medium-paced attack of Antony Starnes and Chris Jones, who were seaming the ball in both directions on a wet wicket. Fletcher was out caught behind...

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Surrey Mirror published Chipstead bank points thanks to city-worker Padfield's seven...

LEIGH PADFIELD took seven wickets as Chipstead, Coulsdon & Walcountians recorded an emphatic eight-wicket win over Leatherhead at High Road on Saturday.The match was a reverse of the fixture earlier in the year that had seen Leatherhead, relegated from the Premier Division last year, run out as comfortable winners.On a beautiful morning that belied the torrential downpours seen for most of the week, Chipstead won the toss and inserted Leatherhead.Padfield, fresh from working long into the...

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Surrey Mirror published Banstead ready to groove as they target Leatherhead scalp

DAN NEWTON believes Banstead are starting to get into their "groove" after Saturday's emphatic win over Old Rutlishians – and the Rams are hoping to make it three wins on the bounce when they travel to Leatherhead this weekend.Banstead put Old Rutlishians into bat at Avenue Road and Surrey pair Matt Dunn (3-6) and Freddie van den Bergh (3-10) set about destroying their line-up with Dan Gale (3-20) and Nathan Ellis (1-29) also helping to keep the run rate down.The visitors found...

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Surrey Mirror published Woodmansterne Primary School winning points and plaudits

WOODMANSTERNE Primary School have enjoyed a series of excellent successes in recent weeks.The school's swimming gala team came joint first with Tadworth Primary School at the North Downs Schools Partnership swimming gala in Dorking on June 17.The school's GB Winners team scored the winning amount of points at the Sports Inspired Games that took place at the Legal & General in Kingswood on June 17. The Woodmansterne Team were awarded the Sports Inspired Cup.The school has recently achieved...

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Surrey Mirror published Merstham into top two after victory over Roehampton

SHAKIR Khan and Damien Barnett were the architects of Merstham's victory over Roehampton that pushed them into the top two of the Premier Division.Victory at Quality Street on Saturday came with just nine balls to spare as the visitors tried to hold out for a draw.The hosts, who chose to bat, started positively, Arsalan Abass scoring 35 as they fought their way to 62-1, but then several wickets fell before a rain break and an early tea.Khan, in his first match for the first team this season,...

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Mark Davison published Wettest June since the reign of Queen Victoria's son, Edward VII

As more rain sets in this afternoon bringing with it conditions more like those of an autumn day, it has been revealed that so far, June has been the wettest since at least 1905.Weather historian and forecaster, Ian Currie, said today that more than 150mms has fallen so far in East Surrey. And it may rain lightly or steadily for the next few hours.Read more of last Saturday's storm: Violent hailstorm batters Reigate and Redhill"Previously, June 2012 was the wettest since 1903 with 134mms...

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Surrey Mirror published Horley town centre roads to be closed for SIX weeks while ageing...

PARTS of Horley town centre look like being a no-go zone this summer when Sutton and East Surrey Water start improvement works on its ageing water mains.The work, which will be carried out throughout July and August, will see roads closed for six weeks and temporary traffic lights in town, spelling travel misery for many local residents.The bulk of the work will start on Monday, July 25, when SESW will begin laying approximately 140 metres of new pipe between the junctions of Massetts Road and...

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DeborahMorris published Reigate Community Festival is among things to do in Surrey this...

Reigate Community Festival and Gatton Country Fair happen this weekend – Deborah Morris lists five things to do in the week ahead1. BARD, STRONGMEN AND LIVE MUSICReigate Community Festival – Saturday, July 2Celebrate Shakespeare with Reigate Community Festival on Saturday, July 2. Now in it's eighth year, the festival in Priory Park will mark 400 years since the death of the Bard with its own Globe Theatre. Catch open air performances from theatre groups, dance groups and even a...

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TomVKlaveren published Prime Minister David Cameron calls performance of Southern Rail...

David Cameron has labelled the performance of Southern Rail "frankly unacceptable" in the wake of weeks of delays and cancellations caused by unofficial industrial action.He has also promised that increased levels of compensation will now be made available for passengers affected by the most recent strike action.Southern passengers across the south of England have been affected by the strike action which has caused massive disruption to a vast number of commuters. In today's Prime...

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Surrey Mirror published Oxted & Limpsfield Cricket Club claim glory in Community Cup...

Oxted & Limpsfield Cricket Club became the first Community Cup champions last night (Tuesday) as they overcame the teachers from Oxted School in a closely fought final at Limpsfield Chart Golf Club.Having beaten the Surrey Mirror team in a sudden death play-off the week before in the semi-final, the cricket club put one foot over the winning line with a comfortable 5&3 win in the second match, but closing out the final proved more difficult. Oxted School were 1up with two holes to play...

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Surrey Mirror published The 12 BEST luxury spa hotels in Surrey according to Trip Advisor

If you are planning a hen do, thinking of treating your mum or if you fancy a romantic and relaxing weekend with the hubby, check out these top picks for luxury spa hotels in Surrey.Set in beautiful surroundings and all within an hour's drive, you can experience a weekend of tranquil indulgence without the hassle of driving miles away.READ MORE: The best Surrey playgrounds and parks to enjoy this summer1) Lythe Hill Hotel & Spa (Haslemere)What they say: "The Amarna Spa is the ideal spa...

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Josh_Searle published Residents to have second say on Tandridge Local Plan

Residents are to have a second chance to comment on the Tandridge Local Plan, as the council prepares to start another consultation.Tandridge District Council's planning policy committee agreed last night to launch a new Sites Consultation to collect more evidence and resident feedback before it makes any decisions on the plan, which will shape development in the district over the next 20 years.Up to 9,400 new homes are envisaged and the new consultation follows one that concluded in February,...

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Josh_Searle published 'Appalling' anti-immigration posters found in Reigate

Flyers promoting an anti-refugee message were reportedly found on the walls of a Reigate car park.The posters included messages referring to the refugee crisis as an "invasion", and were adorned with statements such as "this isn't a 'refugee crisis', it is an invasion" and "Europe belongs to ethnic Europeans".Twitter users reported finding and removing the flyers from the Bancroft Road car park yesterday. Many also used the social media site to register their anger...

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Josh_Searle published Platform 0 to have 'horrendous' impact, say Redhill residents

Residents living near to the planned Platform 0 in Redhill have said it will have an "horrendous" visual impact on their homes.A Prior Approval application has now been submitted to Reigate and Banstead Borough Council for the creation of the new platform.Network Rail says the project is "key" to providing more flexibility for the rail service and to increasing capacity at Redhill station in order to deliver the new Thameslink timetable which comes into effect in December...

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Josh_Searle published Plan to merge two East Surrey schools set for approval

A plan to merge two Surrey schools is set to be given the green light.Surrey County Council is preparing to approve a plan to amalgamate St Nicholas School in Merstham and Starhurst School in Dorking from September 1.It follows a consultation on the plans, during which governors at St Nicholas told parents the school was the "most likely" site for a new 900-pupil secondary school.However, the council's report does not reveal where the schools will be based in the future and academy...

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DBlaylock published ​Surrey Police warns of hate crime following Brexit vote

Police have urged residents to report any incidents of hate crime following the result of last week's EU referendum.Incidents of xenophobic abuse have surged in other parts of the country since Britain voted to leave the EU on Thursday.Closer to home, a Polish man was reportedly told at Gatwick Airport he "shouldn't still be here" because people "voted to be rid of people like him".While no such incidents have been reported in Surrey, police are aware members of minority...

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Surrey Mirror published ARCHIVE PHOTOS: 45 pictures of pupils at Wray Common County...

We have pictures of pupils launch the Golden Boot challenge to go green, raising awareness of environmental issues, year six leavers groups, Wray Common primary school nativity, pupils have made a Chinese dragon and are entering it into a national competition, pupils to swim the Chanel. By taking turns and swimming a few lengths or widths of the pool they will clock up the miles, and Cash for schools presentation.Have a scroll through them and see if there is anyone you recognise.And don't...

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TomVKlaveren published Sussex Police investigating suspected illegal parking firms after...

Police have discovered more than 1,000 cars coated in mud in a boggy field near Gatwick Airport.Five "meet and greet" parking companies are suspected of operating illegally at the site close to the airport, collecting cars from holidaymakers and leaving them in the field.Sussex Police launched an investigation after numerous reports of theft, criminal damage and excess mileage on vehicles by customers who claim to have used the unnamed firms within the past few months.Following the...

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Josh_Searle published de Stafford School, Caterham, launches consultation into plan to...

A Caterham school is consulting on a plan to sell off part of its site.Governors at de Stafford School in Burntwood Lane want to sell a vacant caretaker's bungalow on the site, as well as an adjacent piece of land at the edge of its athletics field. In total, the school is looking to sell 3,379 square metres of land.A letter sent to the Mirror said: "Many of you will be aware that de Stafford owns the on-site sports centre which it leases to Tandridge District Council. This facility, having...

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Surrey Mirror published ​Restaurants and cafes in Horley, Reigate, Redhill and Merstham,...

If you're thinking of taking your family, loved one or colleagues out for a bite to eat this week, you may want to check out these places first.The following restaurants and cafes have been given the top hygiene rating of five, which equates to 'very good', by the Food Standards Agency. The FSA, in partnership with local authorities, operate the hygiene rating system in England to encourage businesses to improve hygiene standards with an aim to reduce food poisoning incidents.These ratings were...

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DBlaylock published Caterham on the Hill Post Office set to move into Elite Garages

Caterham on the Hill Post Office is set to relocate along the road to Elite Garages.The proposal is to offer Post Office services from two open-plan tills at the convenience store of the garage.Should the move go ahead, Post Office services would be available seven days a week during the store's opening hours: Monday to Saturday 6am–10pm, and between 7am and 10pm on Sundays.This would be an extra 63 hours of Post Office services a week. The proposed move would be with the current...

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Josh_Searle published EU Referendum: Surrey County Council criticised for 'failing' to...

Surrey County Council has been criticised for "failing" to support David Cameron's campaign to remain in the European Union, after the UK voted to leave last week.Earlier this year, the council's leader, David Hodge, was called on to pledge the authority's support to the Remain camp following a motion from the Liberal Democrats.Councillor Hodge, speaking at a full council meeting in March, said: "I believe we are showing leadership by being respectful to the rest of Surrey and not...

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Josh_Searle published Witness appeal after gunfire and weapon reported in Warlingham

A witness appeal has been launched after gunfire and an offensive weapon were reported in Warlingham. Officers were called to the village green yesterday afternoon following a fight involving a group of men, one of whom is believed to have been carrying an offensive weapon. They fled as police arrived. A search of the area, off Limpsfield Road, then took place by officers on the ground as well as by the police helicopter and dog unit. No arrests were made and no weapons were found. Surrey...

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ChrisMadden published Polish man at Gatwick reportedly told he 'should not still be...

Days after Britain voted for Brexit an incident of xenophobic abuse was reported at Gatwick Airport where a Polish man was reportedly told that he "shouldn't still be here" because people "voted to be rid of people like him".A Facebook user called Sarah Childs has been collating tweets and Facebook posts from people sharing experiences of racism and xenophobia following the UK's decision to leave the EU on Thursday.The resulting 'photo album' has been circulating on social...

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Josh_Searle published Reigate Society says plan for cafe, toilets and boathouse at...

The Reigate Society has described a plan to build a cafe at Earlswood Lakes as an "arson target". The civic organisation made the remark in a comment to Reigate and Banstead Borough Council, after the plans were submitted to the authority. As previously reported, Earlswood Lakes Cafe and Boating - made up of the Matthews Organisation and the owners of Joules Wine Bar - was chosen by the council to provide boating at the popular beauty spot. The boating started earlier this year,...

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BrianHaran published BBC correspondent and former Woldingham School pupil Caroline...

BBC correspondent and former Woldingham School pupil Caroline Wyatt has quit through ill health.The 49-year-old stood down as religious affairs correspondent after revealing she has multiple sclerosis.Before her last post, she was defence correspondent including reporting from the war zone in Iraq. Ms Wyatt has been dealing with unidentified symptoms for 25 years but was only diagnosed at the end of last year.She now needs to walk with the aid of a stick.She told the Radio Times: "I'm...

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Surrey Mirror published LIVE: Delays across Southern network after power supply problems

Problems at Clapham Junction are causing problems across the rail network this evening. Commuters say East Croydon had become unsafe as the ongoing issues continued to cause disruption. Southern said trains across its network had been affected after a power supply problem caused a train to become stranded this morning, blocking one of the lines. Also read: Southern boss admits 'it has gone seriously wrong' East Croydon has been badly affected by the disruption with passengers taking to...

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Josh_Searle published Police helicopter out over Warlingham after reports of a man with...

A police helicopter and dog unit have been spotted in Warlingham after residents reported seeing a man armed with a sword and a gun. One of the village's residents told the Mirror the man had been seen on the green, off Limpsfield Road, earlier this afternoon. Shortly afterwards, a fight was seen taking place at the same spot. So the question is: What IS going on in Warlingham? Police Chopper been circling for a long time & have been told... https://t.co/dnpak9KTFc— WARLINGHAM NEWS...

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Surrey Mirror published ARCHIVE PHOTOS: 30 pictures of Surrey people taken in 1994

We have pictures from Wray Common School book week, Pram race at Reigate Grammer School, Pupils from Horley First School, Pupils from Salford's First school, Pupils from St Bede's School, and South Park First School summer fair.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 like to share...

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