‘Falling Awake’ and ‘The Remedies’ Poetry

August has been a very exciting month for reading new poems, with the release of two collections from two poetry powerhouses: ‘Falling Awake’ by Alice Oswald and ‘The Remedies’ by Katharine Towers. Interestingly I didn’t intend on writing about both books in one post, but I was struck by the similarities and the way these … Continue reading ‘Falling Awake’ and ‘The Remedies’ Poetry →

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WojciechZ published Police search for South Nutfield man known as Billy Whizz after...

Surrey Police are looking for a 22-year-old South Nutfield man who is wanted in connection with reports of theft and common assault.William Billy Smith, also known as Billy Whizz, is wanted on warrant after he failed to appear at Redhill Magistrates Court back in September 2014 in connection with a reported theft.He is also wanted in connection with a report of common assault in Lingfield on December 16, 2014.NOW READ: Miles of traffic following accident on M25 and 'abnormal loads' on M23Smith...

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Josh_Searle published Scorpions and lambs' testicles on the menu at I'm A Celebrity...

Scorpions and lambs' testicles will be on the menu at a fundraiser for Reigate charity Hope for Isaac.12 brave people are to be faced with the food, as part of a "bushtucker trial" challenge inspired by ITV reality series I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!The Hope for Isaac Bushtucker Fun Day is being held on Sunday from midday until 6pm at South Park Football Club.It has been organised to raise money for 3-year-old Isaac Manzoor, a South Park boy with spastic quadriplegia cerebral...

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TomVKlaveren published Southern Rail to reinstate more than a third of services but not...

Southern Rail will reinstate 119 services back into its timetable from next Monday, but this does not include any Reigate to London trains or any services that run through Redhill.More than a third of the 341 trains that were cancelled on July 11 by Southern Rail, as part of a temporary timetable, have now been reinstated.This includes services between Guildford and Leatherhead and Sutton and Streatham via Wimbledon, as well as returning peak services to London Bridge to near 100 per cent. After...

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CaitlinWebb published Miles of traffic following accident on M25 and 'abnormal loads'...

Motorists are in for a long wait around East Surrey this afternoon due to delays on the M25 and M23. Between Junction 5 and 6 on the M25 there was a minor collision and there is around four and a half miles of traffic on the motorway as the scene is cleared, according to the Waze Traffic App. Traffic is moving at around 8 mph from Warwick Wold to Nutfield on the M25 and M23 junction. To make matters worse for motorists, another collision is causing delays on the M23 northbound.Ten car...

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SamanthaBooth published 'He lived his life to the full': Tributes to biker 'hit by a...

The father killed in an A22 motorbike crash after he was hit by a pigeon was "the perfect role model" for everyone that knew him," according to friends.Ashar Niazi, 35, died in a "freak accident" on August 14 in Godstone during an early morning journey with three friends, riding his "dream bike", a Yahama R1M.Tragically, he lost his life the day before his daughter's sixth birthday and he was due to celebrate the occasion with his family on the day he...

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Josh_Searle published Wagamama is appealing decision to refuse planning permission in...

Restaurant chain Wagamama is appealing against a council decision to refuse it permission to open a branch in Reigate. The Asian food chain wanted to convert the former Edward Dean bathroom and kitchen store at 33 Bell Street into a restaurant. But at a planning committee meeting in April, Reigate and Banstead borough councillors refused to grant permission, citing the loss of retail space in Reigate town centre. Now the chain is appealing the decision. A planning statement sent to the...

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TomVKlaveren published Delay to Flanchford Bridge repair as Surrey drivers face a series...

A delay in the replacement work at Flanchford Bridge is just one of the roadwork's project set to cause disruption for motorists across Mole Valley and East Surrey in the next few weeks.Work to replace Flanchford Bridge, in Flanchford Road, Leigh which was badly damaged by floods in 2013, has been ongoing since May. But the project has now been delayed due issues involving a diverted water main and BT line. The project to replace Flanchford Bridge began on May 16 and was due to take six...

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ChrisMadden published Have your say on the future of parking in Dorking

DORKING'S much-debated parking issues are under review – and you can have your say.Mole Valley District Council has launched a new survey to gauge the opinions of people who live in and use the town on what changes are needed to parking provision in and around Dorking.The online questionnaire is open until September 19 and the results will be fed into a parking review set to be considered by the council's executive committee later this year.The survey, hosted on the council's website...

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Josh_Searle published Woodhatch man escapes jail after 10-year-old girl sees him...

A Woodhatch man has escaped jail after a 10-year-old girl spotted him "masturbating" in a residential street.Tautvydas Balciunas, of Trehaven Parade near Reigate, was convicted of indecent exposure at the conclusion of a trial in July.The 21-year-old was sentenced at Guildford Magistrate's Court yesterday for the offence, which took place in Woodhatch on December 20 last year when the girl saw Balciunas exposing himself from her bedroom window.Prosecuting, Andrew Austin told the court:...

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Marsden49 published Kevin Bryan's record reviews

Deep Purple, "Live in Europe" (Talking Elephant)- The reunion of the classic Purple line-up in 1993 would prove to be  demon guitarist Ritchie Blackmore's final stint with the band, and this impressive 4 CD set brings together recordings of two shows from their highly successful ' European tour. The set list for the British rock legends'  gigs in Stuttgart  and Birmingham was virtually identical , giving the adoring punters an opprtunity to immerse themselves in the...

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ChrisMadden published 7 sights not to miss in Surrey at Heritage Open Days

Every September about 40,000 volunteers across the country hold thousands of events to mark the nation's heritage.The annual Heritage Open Days event takes place on September 8-11 this year.Doors to historic sites will be opened to the public, giving residents an – often rare – view of the history which shaped their area.Across Surrey events will be held to celebrate our heritage, architecture and culture.Heritage Open Days patron Loyd Grossman, said: "Heritage Open Days and its...

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TomVKlaveren published Metrobus launches new hourly Dorking to Crawley service

New bus services have been announced that will stregnthen the link between Dorking and Crawley.A range of services across Mole Valley and East Surrey are starting, including brand new buses from both Crawley and Horley to Dorking as part of a range of timetable changes to be introduced on September 3.Route 21 will provide a two-hourly service from Crawley, Ifield and Charlwood to Dorking between Mondays and Saturdays.Route 22 will provide a two-hourly service from Crawley, Gatwick Airport,...

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TomVKlaveren published Petition launched as plans to close Bookham Library at lunchtime...

Proposals that would see Bookham Library closed at lunchtime have been slammed by campaigners who claim it would be a waste of a vital community asset.Surrey County Council has released details of the changes, which are set to come into effect on September 5, arguing that the move is an unavoidable cost-cutting measure and that libraries are only being closed at the time of least use. However two of Fetcham's Liberal Democrat district councillors have started a petition against the changes...

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TomVKlaveren published Pippfest returns with organisers hoping to create party...

A vintage car to be decorated on the day and an art installation made out of building waste from the Pippbrook redevelopment are set to be some of the highlights of this year's Pippfest.The one-day community festival is back for its second year. The event on September 11 will feature live music, art, food and drink and stalls offering a variety of wares. It is organised by the Community Hub in Pippbrook (Chip) campaign and will be held in the grounds of Pippbrook House, Dorking between 11am-6pm...

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CaitlinWebb published Former Reigate and Banstead mayor Joan Spiers dies

The former mayor of Reigate and Banstead Borough Council Joan Spiers has died.Councillor Spiers, member for Kingswood and Burgh Heath, served as mayor in 2015. She was also the leader of the council for 12 years from 2001 to 2007 and again from 2008 to 2013. Current mayor David Powell, who was councillor Spiers' deputy mayor last year, told the Mirror: "She was a great mayor and a great councillor. "She was so hard working. She wasn't a young person and being mayor you are going to...

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K_Seckington published Oliver hits unbeaten century as Reigate Priory thrash Ashtead

A brutal display of batsmanship by Reigate Priory's top three – Richie Oliver with 116 not out, Michael Burgess with 55 and Craig Cachopa with 45 not out – saw the home side wallop Ashtead by the huge margin of nine wickets with 22 overs to spare Saturday at Park Lane as these three top shot-makers scored at a sparkling rate of 8.6 runs an over. And this after Oliver had claimed three catches in the Ashtead innings of 235-8, thereby tying a Surrey Championship record set 20 years ago...

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Dorking Advertiser published Dorking commuter dog that raised £8K for British Red Cross...

A dog that became well known around Dorking raising around £8,000 for the British Red Cross has passed away.Donations have been pouring into the High Street Red Cross bridal shop where black labrador Harley worked with his owner, shop manager Cathy Taylor, every day for six years.Harley passed away suddenly on August 19 aged just six after developing chronic arthritis and experiencing severe pain in his legs and hips.Harley was a commuter dog who used to catch the train from Reigate to...

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Dorking Advertiser published Mother of Dorking man accused of plotting to 'kill Donald Trump'...

The mother of a Briton accused of trying to grab a policeman's gun in a bid to "kill Donald Trump" is to visit him in federal custody in the United States in the next few weeks after winning a judge's approval.Lynne Sandford, 41, from Dorking, said her 20-year-old son Michael is not coping with being detained and often sobs during telephone calls with her.Sandford allegedly tried to snatch an officer's weapon during a rally at a Las Vegas casino on June 18, later reportedly telling...

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JennySeymour published PHOTOS: Redhill couple invite WHOLE TOWN to their wedding as...

Sipping Bollinger on a hay bale in the middle of Redhill's Memorial Park may not be everyone's vision of a dream wedding day.But for Ben Leslie and new wife Sarah, nothing could be more fitting.The couple, who run the park's café, Pistachios, tied the knot at Nutfield Priory on Friday morning and celebrated their "reception" with a public festival in the London Road park that afternoon – with the whole town invited.They hope "Wedstock" will become an annual event...

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JennySeymour published Latest 'garden-grabbing' homes development recommended for...

The latest scheme to bulldoze over Banstead's lengthy back gardens to build new homes has been recommended for approval by planners at Reigate and Banstead Borough Council.A planning application for eight homes on back gardens in Nork Way, in an area previously labelled "Surrey's cul-de-sac capital", should be granted by councillors when they meet on Wednesday, council officers say. The controversial backland developments now "define" the long residential street, officers...

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TomVKlaveren published Good Smaritan who helped a stranger make a 999 call in Horley...

A man who helped a stranger make an emergency 999 call in Horley is being asked by Surrey Police to come forward.Officers urgently want to speak with the Good Samaritan who was flagged down in the Green Lane/Antlands Lane area of Shipley Bridge on Tuesday, August 16 at around 3.20pm. Now Read: Rio 2016: Surrey Olympians would have made top 20 of medal tableIt is believed the individual may have seen a distressed man nearby around the time of the incident and may be able to help with inquiries.If...

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Surrey Mirror published Combine harvester and 200 bales of hay catch fire in Tandridge

More than 20 firefighters have been dealing with a large fire in Tandridge after a combine harvester and about 200 bales of hay went up in flames.Firefighters were called to the incident in Miles Lane, Tandridge, at about 10.50pm yesterday (Monday). At its peak there were four fire engines, two water carriers and a 4x4 water carrying vehicle at the scene.The incident has now been scaled back and one fire engine remains at the scene with one water carrier.It is not known at this stage what caused...

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Surrey Mirror published Thousands enjoy Edenbridge and Oxted Agricultural Show 2016

Thousands of animals lovers were treated to an array of wilfdlife at the annual Edenbridge and Oxted Agricultural show this weekend. Television presenter and singer Cheryl Baker presented a first aid show at the bank holiday event which featured "meet the meerkats", a bucking bronco and a low tightrope at the Ardenrun Showground in Blindley Heath. Read more: Take a look at these 46 pictures from Leigh's flower show 2016 Younger visitors rode on the Action Wheels cycle course and...

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Surrey Mirror published Redhill 'abduction' arrest: We must remember the impossible...

Sometimes police are faced with a seemingly impossible choice and the arrest of a man on suspicion of falsifying a report of a child being abducted in Redhill is another recent example of the tough job they have.It is unclear at this stage if the report of a young boy being bundled into a black VW Transporter van on Redstone Hill on Thursday was legitimate or if it was, for whatever reason, inaccurate or made up. But it shows the difficulties officers face in deciding how credible certain...

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CaitlinWebb published Parrot found eating chips in Surrey pub garden and RSPCA now...

A parrot was rescued from a Surrey pub after proving a bird-en to people enjoying their lunch.Pub-goers called fowl after discovering that the African grey that was sitting on their shoulders and munching on their chips was not owned by the pub landlord.Staff from the Richmond pub confined the parrot so it couldn't escape and called the RSPCA, who in turn took it to the South Godstone Animal Centre on Eastbourne Road.The RSPCA are now looking for a home for the bird, who has been nicknamed Mr...

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CaitlinWebb published Four tons of straw set on fire in suspected arson near Banstead

Four tons of straw were set on fire at a farm near Banstead in a suspected arson attack yesterday afternoon. Firefighters from Banstead were called to Canon's Farm at around 4.15pm and stayed until 8.30pm.They were joined by crews from Leatherhead, Godstone and Woking and seven pumps were used to tackle the flames. A firefighter at Banstead Fire Station, who did not attend the incident, said the fire is believed to have been started deliberately and a fire investigation officer is at the...

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Surrey Mirror published Witness who reported child 'abduction' in Redhill arrested on...

A man who reported that a child had been 'abducted' in Redhill on Thursday afternoon has been arrested on suspicion of perverting the course of justice after police found no evidence to support their account.The report of a child being bundled into a black van on Redstone Hill sparked a huge police investigation with an appeal for witnesses being shared by thousands of people on social media.A press conference was held outside Reigate Police Station on Friday afternoon and detective...

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donnaprior published ARCHIVE PHOTOS: 33 pictures of Surrey people taken in 1994

We have pictures from a cheque presentation at Dunottar School, and Oxted County School, drama workshop at Reigate Priory School, Lombard fun day, and pupils from De Stafford and Clifton Hill School at Gatwick Zoo.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 with our readers...

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Surrey Mirror published Historic war memorials in East Surrey and Mole Valley presevred...

Three war memorials in Mole Valley and East Surrey are among the 44 buildings in the county that have been listed in the last two years.Reigate War Memorial, Fetcham War Memorial and Oxshott War Memorial have all received listed status from Historic England since January 2015. The granting of listed status means that the memorials have been decided to be of special architectural or historic interest and should be persevered for future generations.In Epsom, The Station pub was listed in August...

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K_Seckington published Whyteleafe lose 'game of two halves' at Herne Bay

Ryman League Division One SouthHerne Bay 2 Whyteleafe 1Saturday's match at Herne Bay was a game of two halves. In the first 45 minutes Leafe seemed slow, ponderous and often resorting to 'hoofball', and were clearly missing an injured Jensen Grant in midfield. The second half was altogether different and, were it not for the absolute belter played by Herne Bay's young keeper Toby Wood, Leafe would have stormed the match. As it is, it finished a disappointing 2- 1 to Herne Bay.The bridge collapse...

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K_Seckington published Hastings battle back to draw at Chipstead

Chipstead will be left ruing their early 3-goal lead, which was pegged back by half-time, but they battled well for a point in the end against Hastings United.Raheem Sterling-Parker put them ahead from the penalty spot after only 7 minutes, having been bundled over by the visiting keeper, & he had the chance to score a 2nd penalty 5 minutes later, when he was upended by a defender, but the keeper saved his effortA great team goal then set up Chris O'Flaherty to double the lead on 18 minutes,...

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TomVKlaveren published Tributes to Leatherhead woman who was still living in her own...

A heartfelt tribute has been paid to a Leatherhead community "stalwart" with a "twinkly sense of humour" after she passed away at the age of 103.Gwen Mooney, who was known in the town for her past work with the Leatherhead Townswoman's Guild and the Leatherhead Residents' Association, died on August 5. Pat Harris, a close friend of Mrs Mooney, has told of how important Mrs Mooney's faith was to her throughout her life.Read more: Pensioner who broke into Dorking pub before...

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Surrey Mirror published 7 reasons why police might be struggling to solve Redhill 'child...

As every hour passes the mystery deepens as to what exactly did happen outside Redhill train station on Thursday afternoon. A witness was certain about what he saw - a young boy being abducted by a stranger in broad daylight. It is every parent's worst nightmare and if police hadn't thrown every bit of manpower they have at the investigation questions would have been rightly asked. But as the search for answers enters a fourth day there appears to have been little progress to actually bring the...

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Surrey Mirror published Still no breakthrough for police investigating Redhill 'child...

Despite throwing enormous resource into the investigation over the last 48 hours, Surrey Police have admitted this evening that they are still no closer to solving the Redhill "child abduction" case.Since a witness reported he had seen a young boy being forced into a black van against his will outside Redhill train station police have been working flat out to trace the child. But there are still no children reported missing, while it appears every attempt to find the youngster has hit...

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TomVKlaveren published Pensioner who broke into Dorking pub before being tackled by...

The pensioner who broke into a Dorking pub before being restrained by the landlord with the help of his dog, named in honour of Ben Regan, has been jailed.Career criminal William Batchelor threatened Eddie Murphy, the landlord of The Bull's Head in Dorking, with a stolen screwdriver in April.Mr Murphy had been alerted to a break-in at the pub by Regan – a German short-haired pointer named in honour of Ben Regan, the Dorking Rugby Club player who was hit and killed by a car in Reigate in...

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SamanthaBooth published Police hunt man in Surrey in connection with horrific boiling...

Detectives investigating a burglary in which two pensioners were subjected to a three hour torture ordeal, including having boiling water poured over them, have released details of a man they are trying to trace.It is believed Drew Morris may have important information which could assist police with their enquiries following the incident which took place at their home on April 26.READ MORE: Unanswered questions about the Redhill 'abduction'Mr Morris is 26-years-old, and officers are appealing...

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SamanthaBooth published ​Unanswered questions about the Redhill 'abduction'

Police have launched a major investigation after reports of a young boy being kidnapped "against his will" outside Redhill train station during Thursday's rush hour.Officers on the case are following two potential theories – one that the incident was a genuine abduction, or there may have been another explanation, such as a parent putting their child in the van.Questions have been raised about the witness's account of the incident on Redstone Hill, as no child matching the boy's...

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CBallinger published Ben & Jerry's warn customers popular ice cream could contain...

Ben & Jerry's is warning customers that one of its most popular ice creams could pose a safety risk and is urging them to throw it away and claim a free pot instead.People who bought 500ml cartons of Cookie Dough are being told not to eat it and instead throw it away immediately because they may contain small pieces of metal.NOW READ: Hygiene ratings for places in Surrey you might visit in the sunFour batches of the ice-cream are thought to be affected, with customers asked to check batch...

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Surrey Mirror published Woman had to swerve to avoid man on Newchapel road shortly before...

A woman has told a court today how she was forced to swerve to avoid a man walking on the carriageway shortly before he was hit and killed by another vehicle.Martin Standen-Grant, 49, died on West Park Road in Newchapel, Surrey, while walking home with a friend between 9 and 9.30pm on March 1, 2015.Bernard Matthews, 37, who lives on The Plantation mobile home site on West Park Road, is accused of causing Mr Standen-Grant's death by careless driving and was arrested at his home about 80 minutes...

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Surrey Mirror published Was Redhill 'child abduction' actually an angry parent telling...

Police investigating the suspected abduction of a child in Redhill have admitted they are working on a second theory - that the youngster could actually have been forced into a van by an angry parent. At a press conference this afternoon Detective Superintendent Chris Edwards told the assembled media that police are working on two theories. One, he said, is that the incident is "exactly as portrayed and reported and that a child has been abducted from the roadside". LIVE UPDATES: The...

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JennySeymour published Police 'completely satisfied' with credibility of Redhill...

Almost 24 hours after a child was reportedly abducted from a busy Redhill road, police say they have full confidence in the account given by the witness who reported it.Despite 130 calls to the force since officers went public with an appeal for information, no other witness to the alleged incident has yet come forward.Follow our live blog on the ongoing incident here: LIVE - Police hunting black van after boy reportedly kidnapped in RedhillNo child fitting the description has been reported...

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CaitlinWebb published Redhill 'child abduction': Abandoned bike may not belong to...

The abandoned bike at the heart of Surrey Police's investigation into a suspect child abduction in Redhill may not belong to any one individual child it has emerged this afternoon. A member of the public reported to Surrey Police that they saw a boy, as young as six or seven, being bundled into a black modified VW Transporter van on Redstone Hill at about 4.45pm yesterday. A child's black and yellow bike was found abandoned at the scene which added to police concerns that the child may have been...

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TMackintosh published Redhill 'child abduction' - "When things like this happen,...

Redhill residents have spoken about their shock as an investigation into a suspected child abduction in the town continues. A member of the public told police yesterday afternoon that they had seen a young boy, believed to be six or seven years old, being bundled into the back of a van. This report has sparked a massive search, and officers worked through the night working on possible leads, but as of this morning they do not know who the child is. Surrey Police have traced the owner of...

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Surrey Mirror published Redhill 'child abduction': Police now looking for different van

Police investigating the suspected abduction of a child in Redhill yesterday afternoon have traced the owner of a van which they thought the boy had been bundled into - and ruled them out of the investigation. A CCTV picture of the black VW van issued by police was shared thousands of times last night on social media. But police have now ascertained that if a boy was kidnapped close to Redhill train station this wasn't the van he was forced into. They continue to investigate the case, however,...

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SamanthaBooth published LIVE - Police hunting black van after boy reportedly kidnapped in...

Police are urgently searching for a young boy who was reportedly kidnapped in Redhill this evening. A member of the public reported to Surrey Police that they saw a child, as young as six or seven, being placed into a black modified VW Transporter van on Redstone Hill in Redhill at about 4.45pm. The child is described as being white, Approximately 4ft tall and around 6 or 7 years-old.They were wearing a red t-shirt and navy blue jeans. The boy's identity is not yet known and police confirmed...

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CBallinger published Police hunting for black van after young boy reportedly kidnapped...

Police are hunting for a black van after receiving worrying reports that a young child was taken away in it and their bike was left at the scene in Redhill.A member of the public reported to Surrey Police that they saw a child, as young as six or seven, being placed into a black modified VW Transporter van on Redstone Hill in Redhill at about 4.45pm.The van was then seen to leave the area.READ MORE: Police searching Redhill for 'man who took child in black van'It is described as a black,...

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SamanthaBooth published ​Police searching Redhill for 'man who took child in black van'

Police are desperately searching around Redhill following reports of a man abducting a child in the town. Surrey Police tweeted at 8.30pm to say the man was seen driving a black and chrome modified VW Transporter van at about 4.45pm today and that he allegedly kidnapped a child in the area.UPDATE: Police hunting for black van after young boy reportedly kidnapped in Redhill The van had chrome sidesteps, three alloy wheels with the fourth alloy missing. It is believe to be a 02 reg van with...

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CBallinger published Newchapel man accused of causing dad's death by careless driving...

A man from Newchapel who allegedly caused the death of a dad by careless driving told a police officer "it was me" and "I'm devastated" after being arrested, a jury has heard.Bernard Matthews appeared in the dock at Guildford Crown Court today, accused of causing the death of 49-year-old Martin Standen-Grant.Mr Standen-Grant, who lived with his wife Sarah in Domewood, Copthorne, was walking along West Park Road in Newchapel, on the evening of March 1 last year when he was hit...

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Surrey Mirror published Rio 2016: Surrey Olympians would have made top 20 of medal table

The exploits of Surrey's Olympic athletes this summer would have seen them finish above the likes of Canada, New Zealand, Argentina and South Africa in the medal table. Sports stars such as Oxshott's Andy Murray and Leatherhead's Chris Langridge contributed to eight medals returning to the county as its athletes claimed five golds, two silver and one bronze in Rio.Surrey's five gold medals was enough to place the county in the top 20 on the medal table, alongside the likes of Croatia and Cuba -...

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TomVKlaveren published Comedian Bobby Davro announces move to Ashtead

Comedian, impressionist and actor Bobby Davro has revealed he is starting a new chapter in his life with a move to Mole Valley. Earlier today the 57-year-old ex-Eastenders and Celebrity Big Brother star announced to his Twitter followers that he is moving to Ashtead. However it seems he may not know too much about his future home as Mr Davro originally announced he was moving to Banstead. Now Read: LIVE: GCSE Results Day 2016 in Surrey He said: "Exciting changes to my life happening...

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