TomVKlaveren published Recommendation made to introduce 30-minute free parking in...

Dorking residents look likely to be getting provision for 30 minutes free parking at multiple car parks across the town.A recommendation on the agenda for a meeting of Mole Valley District Council's (MVDC) Executive Committee has been made for the approval of 25 bays offering 30 minutes free parking at sites including St Martin's Walk, West Street and the Medwyn Centre. The proposal, which will be discussed at a meeting on November 22, follows an 884 signature petition organised by the Dorking...

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Surrey Mirror published Smallfield teenager spared jail for involvement in fight outside...

An 18-year-old Smallfield man was told off by a judge for smiling as he was spared jail for his part in a fight outside a Horley pub.Jack Etherington, 18, of Winnetts in Smallfield, was given a suspended sentence for his part in the disturbance near The Jack Fairman pub in Horley which left a man battered and with a broken tooth.But at his sentencing hearing at Guildford Crown Court on Friday, Judge Stephen Climie warned Etherington as he smirked in the dock: "If you go to prison, you won't...

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Surrey Mirror published Free WiFi for passengers on bus routes in Redhill and Reigate

Passengers on board some Metrobus services will now be able to access free WiFi as they travel to and from Redhill and Reigate. Metrobus has installed WiFi for customers on the local routes which link Merstham, Redhill, Earlswood, East Surrey Hospital, Woodhatch, South Park and Reigate. READ MORE: Parking restrictions introduced to stop holiday-makers and airline staff blocking roads The blue routes include services 100, 400, 420, 430, 435 and 460.Nick Hill, head of commercial development...

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TomVKlaveren published Dorking resident describes surreal encounter after Highland cow...

A Dorking resident has captured pictures of a bemused Highland cow, which was herded into a garden after setting off on a main road.The large animal, named Rica, caused traffic hold ups on the A24 near to the junction with Horsham Road just before 9am on Monday (October 31) before escaping down Flint Hill Close.Amanda Collins, 49, a resident of Flint Hill Close said: "The first I knew of it was when I had a look out of my bedroom window this morning and could see lots of police crowded...

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Surrey Mirror published Charges at Surrey recycling centres slammed as 'illegal'

Charges to Surrey's community recycling centres could be 'illegal' according to Liberal Democrat councillors who have asked to government to take action against the county council.Surrey County Council imposed charges for dumping more than one bag of 'non-household waste' from September 1 in nine out of 16 recycling centres across the county.READ MORE: One-visit-a-day rule introduced at Earlswood recycling centre.Charges are set at £4 per bag for construction materials, as well as tyres...

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Josh_Searle published Man trapped underneath truck after it 'rolled down a hill' and...

A man was left trapped underneath a pickup truck with serious injuries after the vehicle reportedly rolled down a hill and hit him.The man, in his early 30s, was freed from underneath the vehicle by firefighters before being taken to hospital in a serious condition.Paramedics, police officers and firefighters were all called to the driveway of a property in Larch Close, Kingswood, following the incident, which took place at about 9.15am today (Monday, October 31).A firefighter based at Reigate...

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TomVKlaveren published 4-year-old rushed to hospital after being hit by car near Horley

A four-year-old boy was rushed to hospital with head injuries on Friday (October 28) after being hit by a car near Horley.The young boy was hit by the vehicle close to Shipley Bridge Lane, in Shipley Bridge, at around 12.40pm. Ambulance crews from South East Cost Ambulance Service (SECAmb) were dispatched to the scene, along with an air ambulance.NOW READ: Police called after van stolen and then set on fire in GodstoneA spokesman for SECAmb said: "We were called and responded at around...

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JennySeymour published Tribute to Leatherhead Lions founder Brian Gourlay unveiled

A lasting tribute to the founding President of Leatherhead Lions has been unveiled.Community stalwart Brian Gourlay helped generate thousands of pounds for good causes in the area in the years after he set up the group in 1972. The first President, he held the role on two more occasions and was given privileged life membership in 2014. He died in May last year aged 80, after a long illness.Now, a bench dedicated to his memory has been installed at Eastwick Ponds off Spring Grove in Bookham.The...

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Josh_Searle published Man rushed to hospital in a 'serious condition' after collapsing...

A man was rushed to hospital in a serious condition on Sunday (October 30) after collapsing at Gatwick Airport.Paramedics, police officers and firefighters were called to the airport at about 9am after the man collapsed airside at the North Terminal.A spokesman for South East Coast Ambulance Service told the Surrey Mirror: "Two ambulances attended the scene, as well as the air ambulance road vehicle."The crews worked together to treat the patient at the scene before he was taken in a...

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TomVKlaveren published Why there will be snakes and spiders in Leatherhead town centre...

You will have to keep your wits about you in Leatherhead town centre this afternoon as the freakishly popular family-friendly Halloween celebrations get underway.The spooktaculer event, which is supported by Mole Valley District Council, will provide youngsters with the chance to get up close and personal with creepy crawlies and snakes and even fly on a witch's broomstick. Festivities will be underway between 3 and 6pm and free parking with be offered in the town from 3pm to allow the whole...

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Surrey Mirror published ​Chaos in Reigate as roadworks cause delays of more than an hour

Roadworks in Reigate caused travel problems for commuters and people on the school run this morning.Two sets of works have created queues in West Street, the road that connects the town to the A25.Residents have been venting on social media, with one man saying it took him one and a half hours to drop his children off at school.The roadworks closest to the town centre, near Rutland Home, are being carried out by BT and are due to stop on November 4. Some staff at the residential nursing home...

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TomVKlaveren published Highland cow causes traffic chaos on major Mole Valley road

An escaped Highland cow provided Dorking motorists with an unexpected obstacle on Monday morning (October 31) after setting loose on a main road. The large animal caused traffic hold ups on the A24, near to the junction with Horsham Road just before 9am. A spokeswoman for Surrey Police confirmed the animal was 'heading northbound' before being returned to a nearby garden. NOW READ: Moving Thameslink train's windows smashed after stones are thrown at it. She said: "The cow was...

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JennySeymour published Reigate soldier to take on epic 1,100-mile Antarctic expedition...

A Reigate mum is contemplating Christmas without her youngest son this year – he'll be slightly busy trying to complete an epic 1,100-mile expedition across frozen Antarctica.Ollie Stoten is part of a six-man team of Army reservists taking on the skiing expedition which will pass the South Pole, unsupported, in temperatures which could hit -50C.Only six other people have ever completed the epic feat of endurance – half the number that have walked on the Moon. The team, who will begin...

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Surrey Mirror published Police called after van stolen and then set on fire in Godstone

Godstone firefighters were called to tackle a blazing van for about two hours during the early hours of this morning.Crew members from the station were called to Brickhouse Lane at about 12.30am, where they discovered the vehicle on fire on a grass verge close to the Surrey Assembly Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses. Firefighters believe the vehicle was stolen and had been towed to the site.The Ford pick-up truck's engine was completely removed and logs were found in the back. The van belonged to a...

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K_Seckington published Mensah bags equaliser for Dynan's new-look Whyteleafe

Ryman League Division One SouthDorking Wanderers 2 Whyteleafe 2Whyteleafe were much changed for this game as is often the way under a new manager. Leigh Dynan was in charge for the first time and he brought in four new signings in the starting line-up. Brannon Daly, John Scarborough, Imbrahim Akanbi, and Scott Day plus Liam Collins coming on as a sub.Leaving the club this week were Luke Colquhoun, Karl Parker (both to Chipstead) and Daryl Coleman (to Walton Casuals) who are all wished the best...

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K_Seckington published Skipper Martin heads home winner for Chipstead against Ramsgate

Chipstead secured a vital three points with a great team performance in their latest Ryman League Division One South match at Ramsgate.With Luke Colquhoun starting in goal, and communicating well with the resolute back four, featuring the fit-again David Graves, they combined well to fully justify the victory and clean sheet.With Rob Hastings leading the attack, in place of the suspended Raheem Sterling-Parker, alongside debutant Karl Parker, Chipstead were soon on the front foot, as a Scott...

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K_Seckington published Greenaway and Hough on target for Horley Town

TATE GREENAWAY and Kyle Hough got the goals as Horley Town beat Abbey Rangers in the Combined Counties League Premier Division on Saturday.After Wednesday nights great away result thumping Guildford 7-2 Horley Town started brightly away at Abbey Rangers putting them straight on the back foot. Within two minutes a great ball forward from Ryan Smith found Tate Greenaway. The youngster went for a 50/50 with the big Rangers keeper which was well contested but for the referee gave a free-kick to the...

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Josh_Searle published Man seriously injured in Banstead after interrupting two people...

A man was left with a fractured eye socket and broken nose after interrupting two people trying to steal his van.The man, in his 20s, is in hospital receiving treatment for injuries to the head and face after hearing the vehicle's alarm activate outside his house in Nork Way, Banstead between 8-9pm on Saturday (October 28).Another man, who also lived at the address, accompanied him to investigate the van. They were both confronted by the two thieves before being attacked.The second man, in his...

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Surrey Mirror published Council to address growing car parking problem in Reigate and...

Reigate and Banstead Borough Council has insisted it will address the growing car parking problem in the borough.The council discussed the issue at a meeting on October 27 after 564 people signed a petition relating to parking facilities in Nork.The petition asked the council to provide a small fee-paying car parking area, and suggested land between Fir Tree Road and Eastgate as a location.Although this proposal was dismissed, with the council saying it would not look at parking issues on a case...

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DeborahMorris published Reigate on Ice tickets on sale, with Eastenders star set to...

Reigate on Ice returns to Priory Park this year for the festive season, and tickets are now on sale.It will be opened by the Mayor of Reigate and Banstead, Councillor David Powell, on Thursday, December 1 and is in the town's park in Bell Street until Monday, January 2.If you book tickets before Sunday, November 13, you'll get 10 per cent off your ticket.READ MORE: Look at pictures of Reigate On Ice last yearReigate on Ice looks like it will bigger and better than before.The official opening is...

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Surrey Mirror published Overturned caravan causes delays on M25 in Surrey

An overturned caravan forced police to close three lanes of the M25 in Surrey this morning. The incident is causing slow moving traffic and delays between Junction 12 and Junction 13 clockwise. Highways England tweeted that the incident was due to an overturned caravan before deleting the tweet a few minutes . According to Highways England, the event is expected to clear between 12:30pm and 12:45pm with normal traffic conditions returning at the same time. Highways England south east...

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Surrey Mirror published Biker rushed to hospital with 'serious injuries' following crash...

Surrey Police are appealing for witnesses following a crash which left a motorcyclist with serious injuries in Oxted. The crash, which involved a black and white motorcycle and a blue Land Rover Discovery, took place in Tandridge Lane at around 11.25am near the entrance of New House Farm. A grey Land Rover Discovery was also involved in the collision. READ MORE: Witness appeal after boy suffers fractured skull after being hit by car in Oxted The motorcyclist was taken to St George's...

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Surrey Mirror published Lanes closed after car towing trailer overturns on M25 in Surrey

One lane of the M25 anti-clockwise in Surrey is closed after a car towing a trailer overturned this afternoon. The incident occurred on the M25 anti-clockwise between Junction 7 and Junction 9, causing delays of an hour. The hard shoulder, as well as lanes one and two, are currently closed but the vehicles are expected to clear within the next two hours. Previously, three lanes had been closed because of the accident. READ MORE: One lane closed on M25 near Clacket Lane Services after...

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Surrey Mirror published Crystal Palace chairman's moving tribute to Horley teenager ahead...

Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish has paid a moving tribute to 19-year-old Eagles fan Harry Davies in this build up to this weekend's Premier League clash with Liverpool.Parish expressed his 'condolences to the family' in this week's match day programme ahead of Saturday's televised game. Mr Davies, who was a former Reigate College pupil, died after being hit by a Brighton to Bedford train at about 10.50pm last Saturday (October 22) at Horley station.Earlier in the week, the Surrey Mirror...

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Surrey Mirror published BAFTA award-winning dad pens children's book to raise awareness...

An Epsom dad is raising money so his children's book can be given to all nurseries and primary schools in Surrey. Chris Hastings, who wrote content for the BAFTA award-winning video game Prison Architect, has now penned a children's picture book that highlights the issue of Highly Sensitive Children (HSC). He has already raised enough cash to supply 400 books, but is hoping to reach his target of 2,000. Chris started his mission after discovering that his seven-year-old daughter, Seraphina, is a...

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TMackintosh published Moving Thameslink train's window smashed after 'stones are thrown...

A Thameslink commuter has spoken of his shock after a window of the rush hour train he was travelling on was smashed after stones were reportedly thrown at it while it was travelling through Surrey. Geoff Simpson was heading home to Wivelsfield when the incident happened shortly after 5pm between Earlswood and Salfords stations. The Thameslink service from Bedford to Brighton was one of the faster services travelling through Surrey, and not stopping at Merstham, Redhill, Earlswood, Salfords...

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JennySeymour published Ground-breaking £5 million Surrey study to monitor people...

People with dementia are being encouraged to take part in a ground-breaking £5 million study, which a Surrey health trust hopes could transform the care provided. The study, the first of its kind, will use smart technology to monitor people with dementia in their own homes 24 hours a day. Devices, including sensors attached to objects such as fridges, kettles and beds, will detect anomalies in their daily routine which may indicate they are unwell or unsafe. The study is led by Surrey...

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Surrey Mirror published Windows shattered as bus is attacked with missiles while passing...

A Metrobus service with passengers on board had several windows smashed on Wednesday night as missiles were thrown at it while it passed through Redhill.The 100 service to Maidenbower was targeted as it passed along Brighton Road, close to the Lifestyle Ford car dealership, at about 10pm.Windows were smashed in the door and the glass on the destination banner, above the windscreen, was also cracked as the unidentified projectiles were hurled at various parts of the bus.Metrobus's head of...

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WojciechZ published Naturists object to plans for flats in Warlingham, because...

Naturists in Warlingham fears plans to build flats next to their property could result in residents being able to see into their club.An application was submitted on September 2 by Aventier Landbank Ltd to demolish the existing properties at 12 to 18 Southview Road and replace them with five buildings, comprised of a total of 24 flats.However, neighbouring naturist group The White House Club is concerned the development would mean people could see their naked bodies from the windows of the...

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TMackintosh published Artist about to turn 106 gives up painting as she doesn't want to...

A woman who was thought to be Europe's oldest living artist has decided to put down her paintbrush and turn her attention to poetry as she prepares for her 106th birthday.Nell Hill will celebrate her birthday at Walton Heath Manor residential home in Walton-on-the-Hill next Thursday (November 3).Nell, a self-taught watercolour painter, has work spanning 90 years, but since her last birthday she has had to retire from her favourite pastime because her hands aren't as steady as they once...

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Surrey Mirror published Fitness area pitched for Hurst Green park to boost winter...

A trim trail offering 'a greater freedom to exercise' in Hurst Green has been drawn up and put to council planners.Validated by Tandridge District Council on October 24, the application for the trail in Mill Lane Playing Fields, known locally as Holland Sports Club, has been submitted by Bob Matthews, chairman of the Holland Sports and Social Association.READ MORE: Surrey's best playgrounds.If approved it will run along the east, south and west edges of the park, following the north edge of the...

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TMackintosh published Horley osteopath struck off last year fined after private...

A former Horley osteopath who was struck off in April last year has been fined £1,000 after a private investigator found he has still been practising. Jonathan Cove, who worked at The Carlton Clinic on Victoria Road, was struck off following an investigation into his fitness to practise. Cove was taken off the General Osteopathic Council's (GOsC) register following an incident where he encouraged a colleague to give patients unnecessary treatments, and for not paying his employees. A...

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JennySeymour published Court rules Earlswood commuter can sue Southern rail for poor...

A Surrey commuter is delighted after a judge ruled he can sue Southern rail for poor service.Sergei Cristo's case was thrown out by a district judge at Reigate County Court earlier this year, but now his appeal against that decision has been successful, and the case is expected to go to trial early in the New Year.The ruling offers "a glimmer of hope" to disillusioned commuters, said Mr Cristo, who is trying to sue Southern for £500 for overcrowded and cancelled trains on his...

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Surrey Mirror published Watch out! There's been a huge increase in the number of Surrey...

The number of speeding fines handed out in Surrey rocketed by nearly 40 per cent last year - with one motorist now caught every 19 minutes, on average.Police data released this week showed officials in Surrey dished out 27,326 fixed-penalty notices for speeding offences in 2015.That compares to just 17,153 in 2014 - meaning an extra 10,173 fines in 2015.It works out as an eye-watering increase of 37.2%.The total for 2015 is also substantially higher than it was in the years before 2014.In 2011,...

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Surrey Mirror published Thorpe Park Fright Nights feature new 400 metre maze for...

Halloween Fright Nights at Thorpe Park this year include a 400 metre long maze forming the park's newest spooky attraction. To mark 15 years of Fright Nights at the theme park, this year's attraction features Platform 15, the longest maze the park has ever produced.READ MORE: Could you brave Tulleys Farm this Halloween?It includes a 100 metre long tunnel running through an abandoned area of the park and will be in place for two months.The tunnel has been created by temporary building specialist...

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Surrey Mirror published Black people in Surrey 8 times more likely to be stopped and...

Black people in Surrey are eight times more likely to be stopped and searched than white people.Surrey Police stopped and searched black people in the county 473 times last year, new Home Office figures show.The last Census reported there were 12,430 black people in the county in 2011.Taking this figure, that meant black people had about a one in 26 chance of being stopped and searched in Surrey last year.The equivalent figure for white people was one in 222 - so black people were 8.5 times more...

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Surrey Mirror published New Smyths Toys shop opens this weekend

Surrey shoppers looking to get their Christmas shopping done early this year may want to make the journey down to Crawley this weekend where a new Smyths Toys is opening tomorrow (Saturday). It is part of the new Acorn Retail Park which includes a Marks & Spencer Foodhall which has already opened and an Aldi, which is due to open next month. The retail park is in the Manor Royal business district, close to Astral Towers and County Oak Retail Park. Doors will open at 9am with a number of...

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Surrey Mirror published Crystal Palace fans planning unique tribute during Liverpool game...

Crystal Palace supporters are planning a minute's applause during this weekend's game with Liverpool in a touching tribute to a 19-year-old Eagles fan who was tragically killed last weekend.Harry Davies, who was a former Reigate College pupil, died after being hit by a Brighton to Bedford train at about 10.50pm last Saturday (October 22) at Horley station. While it is not known for sure what happened, a British Transport Police (BTP) officer at the scene on Monday morning told the Surrey Mirror...

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Surrey Mirror published The number of Surrey drivers police are catching using a mobile...

The number of people in Surrey given a fixed-penalty notice for using a handheld mobile phone at the wheel dropped by nearly a third last year - with motoring groups blaming a cut in the number of traffic cops.Home Office data shows the number of notices issued fell from 357 on the county's roads in 2014 to 243 in 2015 - a fall of 31.9 per cent.What's more, as recently as 2013 some 429 people were given a fixed-penalty notice for the offence in Surrey.That means the number of people being caught...

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Surrey Mirror published Merstham Mustangs U12s gallop to great win

JOSEPH SLANEY and Josh Cheema scored two goals each on Sunday as Merstham Mustangs U12s beat Stoneleigh Athletic 5-0.The deadlock was broken 20 minutes into the first half when Cheema found himself on a perfectly executed cross from Slaney. The Mustangs went on to play some quality football punishing the Stoneleigh defence as they walked in 3-0 at half-time.Early in the second half, the Mustangs were back in Stoneleigh's half with Slaney scoring an incredible solo goal making it 4-0.Merstham...

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Surrey Mirror published Youngsters scrum on down at Warlingham

MORE than 300 young rugby players turned up at Warlingham to take part in an international festival for children from U9 to U12 level.Teams from Stade Francais in Paris and Arquitectura in Madrid joined those from Old Dartfordians, Dorking, Haywards Heath and Sutton & Epsom for a round-robin tournament.To add to the enjoyment, England rugby legend Jason Leonard OBE, a former RFU president who collected 114 international caps for England and five for the British & Irish Lions, ...

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Surrey Mirror published Coach's terrifying talk spooks Old Reigatian into action

DIRECTOR of rugby Richie Andrews revealed that it took a "scary" half-time performance from head coach Jonny Hylton to inspire Old Reigatian to turn a deficit at the break into a win.OR trailed 20-10 at half-time, but Hylton got into the Halloween spirit a little earlier to shock his troops into a better second half.And it worked, with the Reigate team eventually beating Twickenham 28-20.Andrews said: "It wasn't the best performance, especially in the first half."Jonny was...

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Surrey Mirror published Like2Box Gym trio will want to 'put in a performance for James...

TRAINER Ian Johnson admits his trio of boxers will be aiming to win their bouts on Saturday night for their Like2BoxGym club-mate James Hamilton, who died last week.And while Johnson has urged Luke Pearson, Kieran Leinster and Tony Willett to stay "focused on the sport" ahead of the Queensbury Boxing League show, he admits it will be an emotional night for everyone who knew Hamilton, 27, whose body was found on Box Hill on Friday."It's going to be a tough night for everyone,"...

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Surrey Mirror published Bird: 'Show me you deserve to play against Oxford United'

IT IS just over a week until Merstham play the biggest game in the club's history when they welcome League One side Oxford United to the Moatside for the first round proper of the FA Cup next Saturday.However, manager Hayden Bird is not about to let his players take their foot off the gas as far as their form in the Ryman League Premier Division is concerned.The Moatsiders boss has warned his squad that they are playing for their places in the team to face Michael Appleton's professionals,...

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Surrey Mirror published Redhill Golf Centre's Bangerter's on course

GOLF: Redhill Golf Centre's Luke Bangerter delivered a stunning nine-under-par performance to walk away with the Wildwood Invitational Pro-Am's top prize.His 63 took the £825 winner's cheque by a street, beating the 67s of nearest rivals Christopher Rodgers (Richings Park) and Billy Hemstock (Beaverbrook) by four shots and pushing them into the runners-up spot and cheques for £550.Bangerter is feeling much more positive about things after his first win in 2016.He said: "I've...

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Surrey Mirror published Redhill Aerodrome's owners want to replace it with 4,500 homes

Ambitious plans to replace Redhill Aerodrome with 4,500 homes and effectively create a new village on the site have been announced. The directors of the aerodrome in Kings Mill Lane, South Nutfield have carried out a review of the site and its potential for development and have come up with a scheme to build the homes, supported by schools, link roads and open space. They have now also selected a developer to take their idea forward, having looked at several and agreed to work with Thakeham...

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Surrey Mirror published The owner of Rose and Young could still stop Premier Inn and...

Yet another spanner could be thrown in the works for the redevelopment of the Rose and Young site in Caterham which could prevent a Premier Inn and Beefeater being built there.The owner of the site, Caterham Properties, was served a Compulsory Purchase Order (CPO) so Tandridge District Council could build a hotel and restaurant on the site, which has been empty for more than 20 years.But the owner has objected to the order, meaning a public inquiry will now take place and the government's...

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Surrey Mirror published Warlingham park users asked to pick new play equipment after...

Residents in Warlingham can have their say on new equipment for a play area, following the removal of a 'condemned' tunnel.Via an online survey, Tandridge District Council is seeking views on what should be installed in Mint Walk play area, on Farleigh Road.READ MORE: Children's playground in Warlingham demolished due to 'dangerous' equipmentThe new equipment will replace a tunnel which was removed in September, after a safety inspection revealed cracks in the structure, which was condemned by...

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Surrey Mirror published 30 tonnes of cut grass set alight in arson at Epsom school sports...

About 30 tonnes of tightly packed cut grass has been set alight at a school sports pavilion in Epsom following a suspected arson.A crew from Epsom Fire Station was sent to the scene to tackle the blaze after the grass was torched at the Glyn School Sports Pavilion at about 6.20pm yesterday (Wednesday).The crew then called for a water carrier from Leatherhead Fire Station to assist them at the scene on Reigate Road.They were there for about two hours as they had to pull apart the bundles of grass...

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Surrey Mirror published 14-year-old charged over stabbing of another boy in Dorking

A 14-year-old boy has been charged over the stabbing of another 14-year-old boy in Dorking in July.The violent assault happened at about 4.30pm on Rough Rew when the victim, another 14-year-old boy, sustained a leg injury believed to have been inflicted with a knife.The victim was taken to East Surrey Hospital for treatment and was later discharged. Three ambulance crews, two single responders and the Kent, Surrey and Sussex Air Ambulance all attended the scene at the time. The 14-year-old boy...

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