Surrey Mirror published Police renew appeal after teenager stabbed in the head in Horley

Police have issued another appeal for information after a teenager was stabbed in the head near a church in Horley.The 18-year-old victim suffered injuries to his face and arms in the attack, believed to have been inflicted with a knife, at 12.45pm near St Bartholemew's Church graveyard, on Church Road, last Saturday (September 24).Officers from East Surrey CID believe people may have information on the attack, but are worried about disclosing details to the police.Investigating officer,...

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Surrey Mirror published Police hunt 'bad smelling man' after girl, 15, sexually assaulted...

Surrey Police are appealing for information after a teenager was sexually assaulted in broad daylight in Ewell High Street.The 15-year-old was in a newsagent with her friend after getting off a school bus at about 3.30pm.As she left the shop, a man bumped into her and touched her inappropriately, before making off towards Spring Street.The suspect is described as white, of a large build, aged 40 to 55, around 6ft, with grey hair with white streaks and a stubbly beard. READ MORE: Letters spotted...

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ChrisMadden published Ben Regan's father would like Jake Polmeer to 'explain himself'

Ben Regan's father has spoken of his relief after Jake Polmeer was found guilty of causing death by careless driving – and said he would like an explanation from him.Speaking outside court today Mr Regan told how he struggled to go on with his life after losing his 20-year-old son, who had come home to celebrate Father's Day on the weekend he died.Ben Regan was killed as he crossed Reigate's Bell Street in the early hours of June 20 last year. Today Jake Polmeer, 27, of Bushfield Drive,...

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Josh_Searle published Ben Regan's death was 'totally avoidable' say Surrey Police as...

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ChrisMadden published Ben Regan: Jake Polmeer refuses to apologise as he leaves court

Jake Polmeer refused to apologise as he left court today after being found guilty of causing the death of Ben Regan by careless driving.Polmeer, 27, of Bushfield Drive, Redhill, had denied the charge but after a short deliberation today a jury at Winchester Crown Court found him guilty following a four-day trial.In the early hours of June 20 last year Polmeer, driving a Mini Cooper, hit Ben Regan as the 20-year-old was crossing Bell Street in Reigate.Read more: Jake Polmeer found guiltyMr Regan,...

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Surrey Mirror published Why Ben Regan's death needs to be a lesson to all drivers

We will never know exactly how fast Jake Polmeer was driving when he crashed into Ben Regan on Bell Street, in Reigate, causing him to die at the scene. But a jury heard how police estimated it was at around 36mph in a 30mph zone. We will never know exactly how much Polmeer had drunk on the night in question, as when interviewed by police he said he had drunk "one or two pints". But what we can be sure of is that many, many drivers in every town on every day of the week will have taken...

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JennySeymour published Fire crews from Leatherhead and Epsom scrambled to reported...

Fire crews were called to Leatherhead this morning following reports of a fire at an industrial warehouse.Crews from Leatherhead and Epsom were scrambled to the scene at the Leatherhead Trade Park, formerly Leatherhead Industrial Estate, in Station Road after an automatic fire alarm triggered at 10.13am.However, just 13 minutes later at 10.26am crews downgraded the incident, informing their service control, based in Reigate, that no more resources were needed.A fire service spokesman said:...

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JennySeymour published Children warned not to go out alone after boys 'chased' by man...

Parents have been warned not to let their children go out alone after two boys were approached in a "threatening" way in Redhill by a man who asked to "play with them", and then followed them in his car.An alert has been sent out to all parents by head teacher of The Warwick School, Ron Searle, following the incident on Wednesday evening.The suspect, described as in his 30s and of Asian appearance, approached two Year 7 pupils from the Noke Drive school in Ladbroke Road. He...

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ChrisMadden published Ben Regan: Jake Polmeer found guilty

A jury has found Redhill man Jake Polmeer guilty of causing death by careless driving following the death of Ben Regan in Reigate last year.Mr Regan, a soldier with the Coldstream Guards and former Dorking rugby star, was killed after a collision with a car in the early hours of June 20. He had come home for the weekend to celebrate Father's Day. Mr Regan had been out drinking with friends and was crossing Bell Street close to Joules Wine Bar when he collided with the car being driven with...

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Josh_Searle published Ben Regan trial: Speed Jake Polmeer was driving at was 'appropria...

The defence solicitor in the trial into the death of Redhill soldier Ben Regan has told jurors this morning that the speed Jake Polmeer was driving at was appropriate given there was no other traffic around. Polmeer, 27, of Bushfield Drive, Redhill, has denied causing death by careless driving.Winchester Crown Court has heard this week how Polmeer crashed into 20-year-old Mr Regan on Bell Street, in Reigate, as he crossed the road having left wine bar Joules shortly after 2am on June 20 last...

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Josh_Searle published Ben Regan trial: 'Is Jake Polmeer in denial to protect himself...

Jurors at the trial into the death of Redhill soldier Ben Regan have been asked this morning to consider whether Jake Polmeer is in denial over his role in the tragedy. The 27-year-old, of Bushfield Drive, Redhill, has denied causing death by careless driving. Winchester Crown Court has heard this week how Polmeer crashed into 20-year-old Mr Regan on Bell Street, in Reigate, just after 2am on June 20 last year as he crossed the road having left wine bar Joules.This morning prosecutor Robert...

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JennySeymour published Banstead and Epsom firefighters called to arson at High Down...

Firefighters from Banstead and Epsom were called to High Down prison after someone set fire to a cell.The alarm was raised at 6pm on Thursday.The Banstead crew entered the prison, in High Down Lane, but found staff had already extinguished the blaze.No other cells had been evacuated of their prisoners.The adult male category B prison has been open since 1992, and holds more than 1,100 inmates, including dozens on life sentences.A spokesman for Banstead Fire Station said: "It was a small...

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ChrisMadden published Ben Regan: Day four of Jake Polmeer's trial - latest updates

The trial of Jake Polmeer is set to continue today. The 27-year-old, of Bushfield Drive, Redhill, has denied causing death by careless driving following the death of soldier Ben Regan in Reigate last year. Mr Regan, 20, died after colliding with a car in Bell Street, in the early hours of June 20. Since the trial at Winchester Crown Court began on Monday, jurors have heard evidence from witnesses who were out in the area on the night, including door staff and an off-duty police...

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CBallinger published Reigate police officer charged with drink-driving

A Reigate police officer is going to appear in court after he was charged with drink-driving.Police Constable Matthew Hall has been charged with driving while under the influence of alcohol.Hall, 42, is alleged to have been behind the wheel of a vehile while over the legal alcohol limit when he was off-duty.READ MORE: Manhunt launched after teenager is stabbed in the head in HorleyThe serving Surrey Police officer, who is based at Reigate Police Station, was charged on Wednesday, September...

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JennySeymour published Power fault forces closure of Donyngs Leisure Centre in Redhill

Donyngs Leisure Centre in Redhill has reopened after a power issue caused it to close for hours.Staff and customers were evacuated from the Linkfield Lane complex on Thursday when the fire alarms went off at about 7pm.Many customers hoping for an evening work-out or early-morning swim would have been disappointed as the centre then closed to the public for five hours. It should have closed last night at 10.30pm and reopened today at 6.30am but remained closed this morning, finally reopening just...

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Surrey Mirror published Police release more images of people after Epsom Derby violence

Police investigating the violence that broke out at the Epsom Derby have released more images of individuals they want to question in connection with the trouble.Officers are probing the public disorder that occurred shortly after the main event on June 4, near an entertainment stage set up on the hill.An investigation was launched under the name Operation Attic following the violence, which saw a police officer and a member of the public injured after bottles were thrown in the crowd. More...

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Surrey Mirror published Letters spotted being removed from Frankie and Benny's in Redhill

The sign of Redhill's Frankie and Benny's restaurant was seen being removed earlier today (Thursday).Witnesses spotted the lettering being taken down by a workman on the High Street outlet, the closure of which was revealed earlier this month.The restaurant, next to the Bathstore, has been in Redhill for more than eight years.Potential buyers have looked at the site, although there is no official confirmation as to what may replace the Italian-American diner.The Marketfield Way development next...

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Surrey Mirror published Letters spotted being removed from Frankie and Benny's in Redhill...

The sign of Redhill's Frankie and Benny's restaurant was seen being removed earlier today (Thursday).Witnesses spotted the lettering being taken down by a workman on the High Street outlet, the closure of which was revealed earlier this month.The restaurant, next to the Bathstore, has been in Redhill for more than eight years.Potential buyers have looked at the site, although there is no official confirmation as to what may replace the Italian-American diner.The Marketfield Way development next...

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Josh_Searle published Reigate and Banstead mayor stars in The Mayor of Where with BBC...

Anyone in East Surrey tuning into BBC Radio 1 may have recognised a familiar voice yesterday when Reigate and Banstead mayor David Powell featured on Greg James' The Mayor of Where feature.The popular segment, played during the DJ's drive-time show, sees a mystery mayor invited onto the programme.Greg and newsreader Chris Smith then quiz them and try to guess where they are mayor.Greg opened the interview by asking: "Now David, I've been told something magical about you. I've been told some...

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Surrey Mirror published Landlord reveals why Beaver Water World is being evicted

Beaver Water World's landlord has explained today why it has served an eviction notice, which led to fears that scores of animals could have to be put down. It was revealed earlier this week that Beaver Branch Enterprises Limited had given the rescue centre until December 15 to move out. This led Stella Quayle, the Tatsfield attraction's managing director, to say that "heaven's doors will have to be open very wide" if attempts to find the animals new homes failed. However, she now...

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Surrey Mirror published Caterham flood victims appear on BBC One programme Rip Off...

Two Caterham flood victims appeared on the BBC One programme Rip Off Britain this morning.The show's representatives travel across the country to meet people whose purchases have had an unwelcome sting and today it included homeowners from Tandridge desperate to know why their homes flooded.More than 30 families had to leave their homes after the flash flooding in Caterham on June 7, while more than 70 households reported either internal or garden flooding to Tandridge District Council.Caterham...

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Surrey Mirror published Coach Robson 'massively impressed' as Horley start campaign with...

RUGBY: Coach Neil Robson was "massively impressed" with his side's defensive display as Horley kicked off their season with a win over Raynes Park in Surrey Four.The game began well for Horley with some strong ball-carrying, particularly from the twins Zack and Jake Richardson, which gave the Griffins plenty of early territory.However, the pressure surge was thwarted by some strong Raynes Park defence winning a few penalties and able to clear their lines. After the first quarter had...

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Surrey Mirror published Ragged Warlingham find it tough going at Exiles

WARLINGHAM, still beset with injury and unavailability issues, travelled to London Exiles without a win and were still unable to turn their commitment into league points.An early penalty from the half-way line from new signing Peter Jecks just dipped under the crossbar and a long kick and chase from full-back Brad Kearney just crossed the dead ball line as the following backs closed in.Warlingham's defence, with winger Adam Downie-keen and teenage fly-half Louis Rossi-Jones prominent, held firm...

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Surrey Mirror published It's three out of three for hard-tackling Old Reigatian

AFTER wins against Andover and Effingham, Old Tonbridgians was always going to prove a test and yet Old Reigatian brought home their third win in three games to go second in London Two South West.An excellent opening of free-flowing passing rugby from Old Reigatian saw them take a seven-point lead within 100 seconds of the start. The home side are well-drilled with classy ball players and would test OR from the very start. However, tremendous tackling from the green and blue kept them at...

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Surrey Mirror published Find out why this massive owl is in Redhill today

A rescue centre is giving Redhill residents the chance to meet the largest and most ferocious owl in the world. Terry Travis, volunteer at the Heathrow Owl Rescue Centre, has set up a barn-like stall in Station Road, near McDonald's, where he is accompanied by five owls.The centre, which has more than 30 helpers, looks after the birds if they have been mistreated as pets. Mr Travis, 52, has set up the stall to let the public know more about the centre's work.Today he is looking after five of the...

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SJB0810 published Therapy farm being pieced together thanks to Surrey builders...

Chandlers Building Supplies is urging customers to down tools and get puzzling to help raise funds for a new therapy farm that will support children with disabilities across the UK. The Surrey building supplies firm is backing Chailey Heritage Foundation - a pioneering disability and education charity that supports children and young adults with neurological and motor conditions - by helping it build a new multi-sensory farm. Named Patchwork Farm, Chandlers is already donating...

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Surrey Mirror published Horley boxer Stalford denied Queensbury title after referee...

THERE was controversy aplenty on Saturday night's Queensbury Boxing League show after Horley boxer Danny Stalford wrongly had his hand raised at the end of a tough bout with the vacant national welterweight belt at stake.Stalford, who trains at Redhill's Lik2Box Gym, and fellow challenger Alex Bellingham lit up the arena at Epsom Downs racecourse with an epic affair over five pulsating rounds.Bellingham looked to have a slight edge but in the penultimate round of the clash proceedings took a...

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Surrey Mirror published Downs in the dumps as error sinks Whyteleafe

WHYTELEAFE were undone by a poor first-half performance and a string of missed chances in the second as Lewes took all three points from a scrappy encounter at Church Road on Tuesday evening.After scoring his first goal for the club in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Carshalton Athletic, it was Leafe defender Jake Downs' own-goal that separated the two sides on Tuesday night.Leafe started the game with Vernon Francis on the bench, and went with a 4-4-2 formation with Daryl Coleman and Jensen Grant in...

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Surrey Mirror published Redhill & Reigate Swimming Club enjoy double success

SWIMMING: September was a month of success for Redhill & Reigate Swimming Club who won both the Paul Norris Trophy and the Rother League.On Saturday a team of 26 swimmers took to the pool in Godalming to compete in the final round of the 2016 Rother League.After 30 events, and over half way through the meet, Redhill & Reigate were joint first place with Worthing, but ten events later Worthing had pulled ahead by two points on 148 leaving the east Surrey club in second place.The team...

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Surrey Mirror published Penny proves his worth once more for Merstham

MERSTHAM scored five goals for the second game running as they came from behind to beat Tonbridge Angels on Tuesday night.The Moatsiders beat Harrow Borough 5-0 on Saturday, Charlie Penny netting twice, and the former Millwall man did the same again on Tuesday night.Manager Hayden Bird said: "We had to weather the early storm as Tonbridge were certainly on top in the opening quarter. But the pace we have in the side, especially out wide, meant their back four were scared to push up too...

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Surrey Mirror published Redhill prepare for Kiln Brow return

ON SATURDAY, Redhill will return to Kiln Brow for their first home game of the season after vital renovation works were completed over the summer. This involved replacing the old problematic under-soil drainage system, relaying a new grass pitch, and installing a new irrigation system.The club secured funding from the Premier League, through the Football Stadia Improvement Fund (FSIF), and from the Surrey Playing Fields Association. Funding was also provided by club members, officials, fans and...

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Surrey Mirror published Young Redhill woman saved by paramedics after suffering cardiac...

A 22-year-old woman from Redhil has been given a new positive outlook on life after paramedics rescued her when she suffered a cardiac arrest while sat at her desk at work.Imogen Guest, of Shirley Avenue, is grateful to still be alive following the traumatic incident which suddenly struck her in June 2015.The then 21-year-old had only been working as a customer service call handler at Virgin Atlantic in Crawley for a few months when she collapsed at her desk.After initially thinking she had...

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Surrey Mirror published Ben Regan: Jake Polmeer told police he felt 'dreadful' about...

Jake Polmeer, the driver accused of causing the death of soldier Ben Regan by careless driving in Reigate, told police he felt "dreadful" about what happened.Polmeer, 27, of Bushfield Drive in Redhill , is standing trial at Winchester Crown Court after Mr Regan, 20, a Dorking Rugby Club U21s player, was hit and killed during the early hours of June 20 last year in Bell Street while on a night out with friends.Yesterday, the court heard transcripts of Polmeer's police interviews.The...

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Surrey Mirror published Chipstead's hat-trick hero Raheem Sterling Parker turns down...

CHIPSTEAD manager Antony Williams revealed hat-trick hero Raheem Sterling-Parker has already rejected two seven-day transfer requests from Ryman League rivals. The striker followed Williams from Southern Counties East League side AFC Croydon Athletic in the summer and hasn't had any trouble making the step up in standard.Sterling-Parker has already netted eight times in Chipstead's ten Division One South matches, including a hat-trick in Tuesday night's 4-1 win over Godalming Town.And Williams...

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Josh_Searle published Police appeal after Tadworth pensioner finds intruder in his...

Police are warning Tadworth residents to make sure their homes are secured after a 75-year-old man discovered an intruder in his hallway.The pensioner was inside his home, in the Waterfield area, last Thursday when he heard a noise from the letterbox at about noon.He assumed it was post being delivered, but when the noise continued he looked into the hallway and found the stranger.After telling him to leave the offender, described as a man in his 40s of slim build with short black hair, ran...

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Surrey Mirror published ​South East Coast Ambulance Service to be placed in special...

South East Coast Ambulance Service (SECAmb) will be put into special measures following a series of concerns raised in its latest Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspection report. The trust, which provides 999 and ambulance services to people across Kent, Surrey and Sussex, was recommended for special measures by the Chief Inspector of Hospitals Sir Mike Richards.The trust was rated by the CQC as 'inadequate', due to problems with its urgent and emergency care, safety and leadership. Problems...

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Croydon Advertiser published Train chaos between East Croydon and East Grinstead as freight...

National Rail are warning passengers about disruptions to rail service between East Grinstead and East Croydon tonight after a frieght train broke down for the second time this evening, this time at Dormans station in Surrey. Customers travelling from London to East Grinstead are being advised to go via Three Bridges for a non-stop bus service,as delays are expected until the end of the service. A replacement bus service is running from Hurst Green and East Grinstead and passengers are being...

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ChrisMadden published Ben Regan: Jake Polmeer's car 'was going about 36mph'

The car which hit and killed Ben Regan was going at about 36mph, according to a police expert.Mr Regan, a Coldstream Guard and former Dorking Rugby Club U21s player, was killed in a collision with a car in Bell Street, Reigate, in the early hours of June 20 last year.Jake Polmeer, 27, of Bushfield Drive, Redhill, is currently on trial at Winchester Crown Court, facing a charge of causing death by careless driving. He denies the charge.At the third day of his trial today the jury heard about the...

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DeborahMorris published Can you complete the challenge of eating this giant burger at...

The burgers at The Red Lion pub in Bletchingley are a mammoth affair, with two 4oz pieces of meat, bacon, cheese and topped with onion rings. When faced with the beef burger, Kirk Ritchie happily rose to the challenge - here's his verdict… I have read good reviews about The Red Lion in Bletchingley on Facebook and TripAdvisor and I wasn't disappointed with the fare on my visit. The vast menu offers three types of burgers, all £12.95 each.Lamb burger: A 10oz homemade lamb burger...

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TomVKlaveren published Beaver Water World receives thousands of offers of help to save...

The manager of Beaver Water World says she has been "overwhelmed" by the public's response to news that hundreds of animals were at risk of being put down after the popular attraction was served with an eviction notice. It was revealed yesterday that the rescue centre is being forced to leave its home at Waylands Farm, in Tatsfield, by December 15, by landlord Beaver Branch Enterprises. The news left more than 400 animals, including species as varied as meerkats, lemurs, rabbits and...

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TomVKlaveren published Reigate head girl to follow the in the footsteps of David...

A multi-talented Reigate schoolgirl is set to follow in the footsteps of David Walliams after turning down a place at a top university.Reigate Grammar School (RGS) head girl Dannie Harris achieved two A*s and an A-grade at A-level but instead of accepting her place at Durham University she secured a place at the prestigious Drama Centre London. The move is one that has won he support of her teachers, with headmaster Shaun Fenton one of the first to congratulate her. He said: "I could not be...

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TomVKlaveren published Offices to flat conversion in Dorking could be rejected over...

A controversial planning application which would have seen an offices-to-flats conversion in Dorking's dedicated business park is to be rejected after it was flagged by the Health and Safety Executive.Developers had applied to convert Blackbrook House in Dorking Business Park into 17 flats and Mole Valley District Council would not normally have any grounds to object due to current planning laws. Currently developers only need submit a prior notification for an office-to-flat conversion rather...

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ChrisMadden published Two big Surrey country shows to merge into one

The Blindley Heath Country Show, which has taken place annually on Osney Lodge Farm in Godstone for the last 11 years, will now be run by the South Eastern Shire Horse Association (SESHA), who have been organising the Heavy Horse and Country Show and running it from the East Bysshe showground, in Newchapel, for the last few years.As of next year, the two shows will merge in to one big extravaganza, at the Newchapel site.Graham Page, who has run the Blindley Heath Country Show with his team since...

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WojciechZ published Friend helps save life of retired judge after he suffers cardiac...

A retired High Court judge is grateful to be alive after his friend's quick thinking when he suffered a cardiac arrest potentially saved his life on the M25.Sir Hugh Bennett and his friend Cliff Robinson, who was driving, were on their way back to Sussex from Hereford on November 27 last year when Mr Robinson noticed that his friend had not replied to a question he had asked as they approached Junction 8 on the M25.Not wasting a second, Mr Robinson, a former policeman, pulled over, called the...

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ChrisMadden published Ben Regan: Car was found 'with blood on the windscreen' after Ben...

A skip driver told jurors at Jake Polmeer's trial how he noticed the silver Mini Cooper parked in a road in Horley with blood on it hours after Ben Regan was killed in a collision in a Reigate street.This afternoon Winchester Crown Court heard a statement from Michael Vahey, a skip driver, which was read out by prosecuting counsel Robert Pawson.On the morning of June 20 last year, hours after Mr Regan died, Mr Vahey had noticed a silver Mini Cooper parked outside his flat in Le May Close,...

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TomVKlaveren published Training to assist young people with mental health issues to be...

Dorking's Malthouse Youth Centre is set to provide training to people caring for young people with mental health issues.From next month, the project will make use of the Mill Lane centre, previously said to be poorly utilised, and is aimed at allowing more help to be given to young people struggling with their mental health.It is thanks to a partnership between the newly formed Dorking and District Mental Health Project and Surrey County Council's Community Youth Work ServiceSusan McGrath,...

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ChrisMadden published Ben Regan: Off-duty police officer raced to where Ben Regan died...

An off-duty police officer raced to the scene where Ben Regan was killed after she heard screaming.Beth Spence had been in Joules Wine Bar on Bell Street, the bar where Mr Regan was drinking, on the night he died.Mr Regan, 20, died after colliding with a car on Bell Street shortly after 2am on June 20 last year. Jake Polmeer, 27, of Bushfield Drive, Redhill, denies causing death by careless driving.READ MORE: Recap of day two of Jake Polmeer's trialToday, during the second day of his trial at...

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ChrisMadden published Ben Regan: Someone shouted 'Ben' moments before car collided with...

Witnesses at Jake Polmeer's trial have told how the car which hit Ben Regan "came out of nowhere".On the second day of the trial the jury heard more testimony from people who were in Reigate's Bell Street when Mr Regan was killed.The 20-year-old former soldier died after colliding with a car shortly after 2am on June 20 last year.Jake Polmeer, 27, of Bushfield Driver, Redhill, has denied causing death by careless driving.On the first day of the trial, yesterday, the jury at Winchester...

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TomVKlaveren published Tawny owl gets stuck in a badminton net in Surrey

A young tawny owl injured its eyelid after it got stuck in a badminton net left up in a Surrey garden.The owl was taken in to animal rescue charity Wildlife Aid in Leatherhead on Friday, September 23. The unfortunate bird was found tangled in the net in a garden in Walton-on-Thames, and the homeowner was able to cut him free of the net but unable to fully untangle him.READ MORE: Baby mole recovering in Leatherhead after fighting free from jaws of a magpieThe owl became tangled after unusually...

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DeborahMorris published Great British Bake Off star ​Mary Berry is coming to Surrey to...

The Great British Bake Off favourite and much-loved cookery expert Mary Berry is coming to RHS Garden Wisley to sign copies of her new book, Family Sunday Lunches.The bestselling author will be in the Wisley Plant Centre on Saturday, October 29 from 11am to 12.30pm.Mary is an RHS ambassador and has a long-held affection for the garden. There is no charge for the event and copies will be available to buy from the shop.READ MORE: Did you notice Mel Giedroyc's annual mention of Leatherhead on The...

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TMackintosh published Meet the Gatwick pilot thought to be the youngest in the world

A Gatwick-based pilot is thought to have become the youngest commercial airline captain in the world at the age of 26.Kate McWilliams took charge of her first flight, from Gatwick to Malta, last week - alongside 19-year-old Luke Elsworth.Kate, who lives in Reigate in Surrey, joined easyJet as a first officer five years ago and was promoted to captain after passing the airline's command course.Her love for aviation began at the age of four when she was taken to her first air show by her...

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