Surrey Mirror published The full list of Surrey residents included in the New Year's...

An Oxted physiotherapist who became a Paralympic champion and a Bookham woman who set up a charity to help injured servicemen and women are among 33 Surrey residents to be named in the New Year's Honours list for 2017.The annual list, which recognises the extraordinary achievements and service if individuals across the UK, has also seen awards handed to residents from Caterham, Horley, Banstead and Cobham.Paralympic canoeist Anne Dickins was made a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)...

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Surrey Mirror published 11 Surrey residents who will start 2017 behind bars

In a year that will be remembered globally for celebrity deaths, the Syrian civil war and shock political results in the western world, at a more local level it has been a busy year for the courts and police.Surrey has seen an arsonist, a paedophile and a murderer jailed for their crimes while a man from Dorking was jailed for what appeared to be an assassination attempt on now president-elect Donald Trump.We take a look at some of the most significant cases in Surrey which have led to those...

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Surrey Mirror published Delayed at Gatwick? Here are 10 ways you can kill time while you...

With some passengers stranded at Gatwick for several hours due to heavy fog, it can be a struggle to pass the time without getting fed up and simply watching the clock.With that in mind, Dave Comeau has come up with a list of 10 suggestions for ways to kill time at the airport.1. Try the gin at the Nicholas CulpeperGin is the new coffee in terms of artisan drinks and whereas a few years ago you could only get a handful of brands in most bars, now the sheer variety can leave your head...

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Surrey Mirror published Gatwick hit by flight delays due to heavy fog

There are delays of up to eight hours on flights due to leave from Gatwick Airport and delays of about two hours for those due to land there owing to heavy fog.Three separate flights bound for Dubai, all due to leave at 9.40am, are currently showing as delayed until 5pm while a host of flights to places including Bologna, Alicante and Glasgow are all delayed by more than 90 minutes.Affected arrivals include those from Alicante, New York, Zurich and Dublin.READ MORE: Eerie but beautiful photos of...

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JennySeymour published Quality Street and Murder Lane: the fascinating stories behind...

Surrey has its fair share of Church Lanes, West Streets and Rectory Roads.But the historical ties between the name borne by the streets on which we live can be more intriguing, puzzling and fascinating, and have grisly crimes or even celebrity couples to thank.Some council policies encourages the use of names with local historical significance. But streets must not be named after a living person – so don't expect a [David] Walliams Way in Banstead, a [Shane] Richie Road in Kingswood or...

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TomVKlaveren published Revealed: Number of burglaries committed in each of east Surrey...

The number of burglaries recorded in Mole Valley and East Surrey's main towns and villages last month is exactly the same as the same period last year according to official figures.Figures published on www.police.uk have been released for November 2016 showing how many burglaries were reported in each policing neighbourhood. We have studied figures for Redhill, Reigate, Horley, Caterham, Banstead, Oxted, Dorking, Leatherhead, Bookham and Ashtead which reveal that 61 burglaries were reported to...

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TMackintosh published How you can get cheaper tickets when Southern, South West Trains...

With the unwelcome announcement that Southern Rail, First Great Western Railway and South West Trains will all increase their fares from January, many commuters will feel like they've just had a salary reduction.Southern will increase its fares in the new year by an average of 1.8 % and South West Trains will increase theirs by an average 1.5%.Fares will rise by an average of 2.4% on First Great Western Railway.READ MORE: Commuters from Redhill and Reigate resorting to car pools and spending the...

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TomVKlaveren published How you can make sure The Crown in Capel remains a pub for...

A bid to ensure that an "indispensable" Capel pub is part of the community for generations to come has been made by the parish council. Capel Parish Council have applied to Mole Valley District Council to have The Crown pub on The Street labelled as an asset of community value. Residents can comment in support of, or in opposition to, the application. The Crown re-opened from a six-week closure in September following a £328,000 redevelopment by owners Punch Taverns and the...

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Surrey Mirror published Eerie but beautiful photos of thick fog in Redhill and Leith Hill

The thick fog may be making driving feel like you're in some bizarre dream where everything is white, but it's creating some fantastic picture opportunities.Flights from Redhill Aerodrome have been unable to take off due to the very poor visibility created by the unusually thick curtain.Redhill Air Traffic Control (ATC) has taken some eerie pictures of the aerodrome with light aircraft seen sitting almost dolefully on the grass, unable to take to the skies. The windsock, despite its bright...

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Surrey Mirror published ​Redhill couple's long awaited baby is first to be born on...

A Redhill couple who had "almost given up hope" of starting a family were the first to receive the ultimate Christmas present at East Surrey Hospital with a baby born on Christmas Day.While many of us were tucked up in bed waiting for Santa Claus or zig-zagging home from a party after some festive merriment, Sophie Lapham and her husband Sean, who live in Wimborne Avenue, welcomed baby Rebecca into the world.Their daughter was born at 1.32am on Christmas morning at the hospital on...

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Mark Davison published Trains from Redhill delayed due to icy rails while roads in...

Trains from Redhill have been delayed by half an hour this morning owing to the icy rails caused by the freezing fog.Trains on the Redhill to Tonbridge service, calling at Nutfield and Godstone, have suffered 30-minute delays because of the slippery rails.Lee Street, Horley, has also been closed after a collision in the icy and foggy conditions.READ MORE: Visibility down to 50 yards in places as Surrey is hit by freezing fogAt 9am temperatures were just above freezing in East Surrey's town...

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JennySeymour published Explosions after arson attack on van in Horley mistaken for...

Witnesses to the aftermath of an arson attack in Horley thought they were being treated to an early new year fireworks display as "explosive devices" blew up inside a van.Fire crews from Salfords and Reigate were called to Russells Crescent at around 11.30pm on Thursday, December 29, as 28 people called 999.It was initially reported that the explosions were fireworks going off inside the van, which was engulfed by fire. The blaze also spread to a Mercedes car parked close by.A...

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Surrey Mirror published Visibility down to 50 yards in places as Surrey is hit by...

Drivers should take extra care on the roads this evening as thick fog is causing very poor visibility.The freezing fog has reduced visibility to 50 yards in places and our community editor Mark Davison has reported extremely difficult driving conditions between Betchworth and Dorking.He said: "A thick freezing fog is forming in the Reigate and Dorking area. Visibility is down to 50 yards in places and the temperature is as low as -1.5C between Betchworth and Dorking. READ MORE: Surrey...

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WojciechZ published Specialist officer called to deal with suspicious package found...

A specialist police officer was sent to the BMW garage in Salfords after a suspicious package was found in the workshop.Surrey Police were called to the dealership and garage on Bonehurst Road just before 12pm on Thursday (December 29) after a members of staff raised the alarm.READ MORE: Reason for eight police vehicles being sent to Redhill station: Group was abusive to a bus driverThe trained officer investigated the package and found ti was not dangerous so declared the area safe.A force...

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TomVKlaveren published Police believe cash point 'blown up' at Bookham petrol station...

The cash point "blown up" at a Bookham petrol station appears to have been stolen by a gang of thieves.The free standing ATM, outside the BP petrol station on Guildford Road, was completely destroyed with nearby residents reporting that they heard an "explosion" which woke many people up.Surrey Police have confirmed that they were called to reports of an explosion at around 12.30am today (Thursday, December 29) and that the cash point is thought to have been targeted by a...

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TMackintosh published Reason for eight police vehicles being sent to Redhill station:...

Surrey Police sent eight police vehicles to Redhill train station on Wednesday (December 28) after a group of young men were abusive to a bus driver. It looked as if a serious incident had unfolded at about 7.40pm when a large concentration of flashing lights could be seen at the station in the car park off Princess Way and around the back of the station. Surrey Police has explained that the large-scale deployment was in response to a call about a group of young men who had reportedly been...

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Surrey Mirror published Merstham boss confident of top ten finish - if they improve away...

MANAGER Hayden Bird remains confident Merstham will finish inside the Ryman League Premier Division top ten this season, despite sitting 19th at the halfway point.Merstham have picked up 21 points from a possible 33 at the Moatside so far this campaign but have been held back by their dismal away form, which has seen them collect just four points from the 36 available.Bird believes the problem away from Weldon Way has become psychological, with players anticipating a negative result, and is...

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TomVKlaveren published Bookham petrol station cash machine 'blown up' in the middle of...

A cash point in Bookham was "destroyed by an explosion" in the early hours of Thursday morning (December 28).The freestanding ATM, at the BP petrol station on Guildford Road, has been completely destroyed with nearby residents reporting that they heard an "explosion" which woke many people up.Surrey Police have had officers on the scene this morning and have cordoned off the petrol station, which is currently closed, and the destroyed cash point, which sat between the main...

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K_Seckington published Redhill narrow the gap at top with win over Worcester Park

The Lobsters went into the Christmas period second in the Combined Counties League Division One table, and were looking to keep pace with league leaders Banstead Athletic, as they hosted Worcester Park. Park themselves had been on a great run of late, so it was the two in-form sides facing off at Kiln Brow.The squad was similar to the one that beat Dorking the week before, Lee Stripp a substitute at Dorking returned to the heart of defence while Ben Mizen moved back to his more customary right...

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TomVKlaveren published Public asked to call 999 'as matter of urgency' if they spot...

UPDATE: Surrey Police have now confirmed that Tony Hayes has been found safe and wellThe disappearance of a man from Banstead has been described as "out of character" by Surrey Police as they appeal for the public's help in finding him.Tony Hayes, 73, was last seen by his family at his home address around 6.30pm on Wednesday, December 28.Officers are growing increasingly concerned for his welfare because it is unusual for him to be out all night and he does not have his phone with...

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TMackintosh published There is a large police presence at Redhill train station this...

There is a large police presence this evening at Redhill train station, with multiple police cars and vans in attendance.It is not clear at present exactly what has taken place to require such a large response. But a witness at the scene says there are at least 10 police officers at the station, some of whom have been pictured on one of the platforms. Outside the station, two police vans are parked one side of the station, while police cars are parked at the other side of the station. A witness...

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SamTruelove published Number of babies born at East Surrey Hospital on Christmas Day...

East Surrey Hospital has revealed how many babies gave their parents the ultimate Christmas gift at the hospital on Christmas Day.The hospital, on Canada Avenue, Earlswood, has confirmed that 11 babies were born on December 25, giving parents a present to remember this festive season. Ten babies were born on the hospital premises while one was born at home with the help of a midwife. READ MORE: Met Office issues warning of difficult driving conditions in Surrey due to 'freezing fog'This figure...

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SamTruelove published Former England cricketer visits children with brain injuries in...

Former England cricketer Phil Tufnell visited The Children's Trust in Tadworth on Christmas Day to hand out gifts to children with brain injuries.Phil, who is an ambassador for the charity, spent hours talking to the children and families and also played a game of indoor table cricket with the kids.The visit was a joy to all, as many children at the trust have found it difficult being away from home at this time of the year. Phil, who is a captain on BBC One show A Question of Sport, said:...

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SamTruelove published Dorking baker makes amazing gingerbread replica of Westminster...

A multi-talented Dorking baker and violinist has raising money for women made homeless after domestic abuse by selling a model of Westminster Abbey she made entirely out of gingerbread and icing.Litsa Tannah uses Christmas as inspiration to excel in her baking skills and this year decided to challenge herself further – by attempting to make a gingerbread version of the London landmark.The Westminster Abbey creation, which is 60cm² and 30cm tall, took her two nights to build and...

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SamTruelove published Man put in cuffs after police stop taxi in Redhill and pull...

A man was pulled out of a taxi in Redhill by police who reportedly blocked the road with their cars.The incident, which took place at around 3.05pm today [December 28], happened on Brighton Road, as police stopped the taxi and placed the passenger in cuffs as members of the public looked on.READ MORE: Three crews sent to home in Redhill after reports of fireAs a result of the incident, and police cars reportedly left in the road, traffic started to build up as pedestrians and drivers stopped to...

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WojciechZ published Take a look inside refurbished East Grinstead gym which now hosts...

An East Grinstead gym originally opened to cater for those who wanted to focus on heavy weight training has relaunched as a fitness centre for all abilities and it now has a café inside it.TGM Fitness Centre, on Imberhorne Way, was initially opened as Bulldogs Gym in 2010 by Sam Levett with financial help from his dad, who sadly died two years later at the age of 57.But what started out as a basic strength gym, which consisted mainly of free weights, now has new changing rooms, a studio...

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CBallinger published Met Office issues warning of difficult driving conditions in...

Motorists are being urged to take on the roads in Surrey as a weather warning has been issued over 'freezing fog' which will make driving conditions 'difficult'.The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for severe weather across in the south east from 5pm this evening (December 28).READ MORE: Bedroom completely destroyed after candles set fire to bed while mum and baby are in roomFreezing fog patches are forecast to become widespread and dense during Wednesday evening and temperatures are...

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K_Seckington published Bowlan at the double as Horley Town come from behind to beat...

Horley Town came back from 2-0 down to beat Chertsey Town on Tuesday. Horley started the games with several players missing including George Hyde, Ryan Brackpool, Richard Wetton, Ayden Richards and Conrae Cespedes.The Chertsey pitch was very soft and bobbly in places and both teams struggled to get the ball down and play. Chertsey took the lead on 15 minutes with a cross in the box that fell kindly to their number nine who slotted back across the keeper. And five minutes later a rare mistake...

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WojciechZ published Bedroom completely destroyed after candles set fire to bed while...

Candles set fire to a bed in Hurst Green on Tuesday night (December 27) while a woman and her baby were in the room.Fire crews from Godstone and Lingfield attended the incident at a home in on Warren Lane, Hurst Green, at about 10.45pm.The woman and baby evacuated themselves to safety by the time firefighters arrived to tackle the blaze.READ MORE: Haycutter pub near Hurst Green 'could find out within days' if £2million refurbishment can go aheadThe crews managed to put the fire out within...

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SamTruelove published M25 crash between Leatherhead and Reigate causes lane closures

A car crash on the M25 between Reigate and Leatherhead has caused the hard shoulder and one lane to be closed. The incident, which is clockwise between junction 8 (Reigate) and junction 9 (Leatherhead), is currently ongoing and thought to have happened around 4.50pm. It is expected to clear between 5.45pm and 6pm. It is unclear if there are any injuries. It is one of a number of disruptions on major roads today (December 27) following a crash on the M25 near Leatherhead involving ten...

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SamTruelove published Vehicle fire causes delays on M23

A vehicle fire on the M23 caused the hard shoulder and one lane to be closed temporarily, causing delays for drivers heading northbound. The vehicle caught fire on the northbound carriageway between Junction 8 (M25) and Junction 7 (A23) and emergency services were called at about 2.20pm.Traffic conditions are not expected to return to normal until at least 3.30pm however the motorway has completely reopened and the incident has been cleared. READ MORE: Watch as squirrel with its bum stuck in...

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TomVKlaveren published House prices in Leatherhead are rising faster than almost...

House prices in the Leatherhead postcode are rising faster than almost anywhere in the UK after shooting up nearly 15 per cent in the past year.According to figures published in Zoopla's yearly assessment of the British property market, house prices within the Leatherhead postcode district have risen by 14.7 per cent in 12 months, more than three times the national average. The report also shows that the average house price in the postcode district – including Leatherhead, Fetcham, Bookham...

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JennySeymour published Westcott village shop and post office closes down as competition...

The owners of a village shop and post office in Westcott thought to date to 1780 are selling up and closing the business, after no buyer came forward to take it on.Harry and Naina Chavda have run Balchin's Store in Guildford Road for nearly 28 years. The post office closed last Wednesday (December 21) and the couple will cash up the shop's tills for the last time on Friday (December 30).The couple will miss the "marvellous" community, but say growing competition, particularly from...

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Surrey Mirror published Surrey issued with alert for 'severe cold weather'

If you got a nice woolly hat for Christmas, it's definitely going to be needed over the next few days after the Met Office issued a level 3 alert for severe cold weather.There is a 90% probability that, between 3pm on Tuesday, December 27 and 11am on Friday, December 30, there will be widespread overnight frost and thick fog across the county.It is feared that the frost and fog could make driving conditions dangerous, and could be hazardous to the elderly and vulnerable.READ MORE: Surrey freezes...

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K_Seckington published Merstham boss Bird rues decision-making after defeat to...

Ryman League Premier DivisionKingstonian 2 – 1 MersthamDespite being the better side for large parts of the game, Merstham left Kingsmeadow with nothing to show for their efforts. As Manager Hayden Bird put it, "Between the two 18 yard boxes, we were by far the better side. But our decision-making in those key areas of the pitch is letting us down at the moment." The Moatsiders got off to a dreadful start and were two goals down after just fourteen minutes. The first goal after 8...

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Surrey Mirror published Fire breaks out at house in Redhill - live updates

Three crews of firefighters are currently dealing with a fire at a house in Redhill. Details of the incident are unclear but it is known that firefighters from Reigate, Salfords and Godstone fire stations have been sent to the scene. Surrey Fire & Rescue Service has tweeted about the incident but with little detail about how serious it is. READ MORE: Police want to identify this man in connection with a burglary in Redhill We will bring you updates as we get them with our live...

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SamTruelove published Long delays on M25 following crash near Leatherhead involving...

There are currently delays of an hour and a half on the M25 following an accident involving an overturned car. Drivers are experiencing heavy congestion on the M25 clockwise between Junction 9 (Leatherhead) and Junction 11 (Chertsey). Long queues of traffic are forming due to a crash involving an overturned vehicle between Junction 10 (Woking) and Junction 11. READ MORE: Watch as squirrel with its bum stuck in bird feeder ends up in a pillow case The incident is currently ongoing and lanes...

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K_Seckington published Whyteleafe put three past Chipstead on Boxing Day

Chipstead suffered from a bit of a Christmas hangover, as they were defeated 3-0 on Boxing Day at Whyteleafe.Chipstead never really matched their opponents on their artificial pitch, even though they had early chances courtesy of a Danny Cumber drive just over the bar and a Callum Maclean free-kick, before Leafe took the lead in the 16th minute.The Chips also had opportunities to equalise - Chris O'Flaherty's corner was headed over by Vernon Francis, then Maclean was fouled in midfield and...

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Merry Christmas!

Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! With love from Alice xxx

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SamanthaBooth published Police want to identify this man in connection with a burglary in...

Police officers want to identify a man in connection with a burglary in Redhill.The offence happened at 3pm on Friday, December 23 in Marketfield Road, officers from Reigate and Banstead Area Policing Team said. They published a picture of a white man crouched down in the street, wearing glasses, a grey tracksuit and a khaki gilet, who they want to identify.Anyone who knows the man is asked to call Surrey Police on 101 and quote the crime reference 45160114110.Alternatively, if you wish to...

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SamanthaBooth published ​Redhill rapist spending Christmas in prison as he begins a 5...

A Redhill rapist will spend Christmas in jail as he begins a five year prison sentence.Jamie Murphy met his victim on December 28, 2014 and then he raped her in a flat in Margate, in Kent, in the early hours of the morning.The woman went to the police the same day and Murphy was arrested.He was charged four months later on April 6, 2015 and on Tuesday, December 20 this year he was found guilty of rape and sexual assault at Canterbury Crown Court.Police have praised the victim's bravery...

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SamanthaBooth published Bus 'burst into flames' in early hours of the morning in Dorking

A bus "burst into flames" in the early hours of Saturday morning in Dorking.The driver of the bus called 999 at 5.20am after he saw smoke coming from the rear of the vehicle, near the engine compartment.Before firefighters from Dorking and Leatherhead Fire Stations arrived, flames began to rage from the back of the bus, which was parked at the Rose Hill bus stop in South Street.Watch Commander Jon Matthews, at Dorking Fire Station, said: "When the driver called the bus had started...

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Surrey Mirror published Elderly pedestrian dies after being hit by car in Epsom town...

An elderly pedestrian has died after being hit by a car in Epsom town centre on Thursday, police have confirmed.Officers from Surrey Police were called to reports of a collision involving a blue VW Golf and a 94-year-old local man in Ashley Road at around 10.15am.The man was taken to hospital but died during the early hours of Friday morning, said Surrey Police.Eyewitness Darren Edwards said shortly after the accident: "I heard a thud and a scream. I was in the shop [Timpson] serving...

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Surrey Mirror published Restaurants in Reigate, Cobham, Brockham and Dorking make it into...

Harden's has released it's Best UK Restaurants 2017 guide - and eateries in Reigate, Cobham, Brockham and Dorking feature in it.The book, now in its 26th edition, is driven by a survey using reviews from members of the public and lists everything from the best fish and chip shops and great gastro pubs, to splendid independent restaurants and fine dining establishments.La Barbe in Reigate, The Grumpy Mole in Brockham and Restaurant Two to Four in Dorking, were among the 34 restaurants in Surrey...

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Surrey Mirror published Find out what new look the Dorking Cock is rocking for Christmas

It invokes innuendos galore and puns aplenty – the Dorking Cock is the gift that keeps on giving and thanks to a mysterious band of "guerilla knitters" he's now sporting a brand new look for the Christmas season.Motorists spotted the famous cockerel's fetching new outfit on Monday (December 19) and its latest garb consists of a red patchwork breast coat while it can be seen tucking into a tasty googly-eyed garden worm.READ MORE: Woman found unconscious next to Dorking's cockerel...

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JennySeymour published Cash-strapped Surrey County Council refuses to rule out...

Surrey residents could face hundreds of pounds in extra council tax bills next year as the authority plots an eye-watering 16 per cent hike, it has been claimed.Although the council leader has insisted the final figure is yet to be decided, County Hall has refused to rule out proposing a whopping increase - which would prompt a public vote - as the authority grapples with a spiralling funding crisis.A 16 per cent rise – reported by the Municipal Journal to be the figure under...

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TomVKlaveren published Leatherhead teen cleared of murdering Mujaahid Wilson in Croydon ...

The Leatherhead man cleared of murdering aspiring rapper Mujaahid Wilson has been sentenced after admitting being in possession of a knife.Ashley Newman, 18, from Leatherhead, was found not guilty of murder at the Old Bailey yesterday after a jury accepted that he was acting in self-defence.Newman had previously pleaded guilty to being in possession of a knife in Thornton Health High Street and was sentenced to 12 months in a young offender institution - a period he has already served while...

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Josh_Searle published Council apologises for not telling shoppers they could park for...

Mole Valley District Council has apologised after it failed to put signs up telling shoppers they could park for free in Dorking.The authority offered free parking from midday on December 3, 10 and 17 in the town's 11 car parks.But although it publicised the offer in its newsletter, on its website and on social media, officers did not amend notice boards in the car parks until just before December 10.So many residents who parked up on December 3 paid without needing to.READ MORE: Recommendation...

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TomVKlaveren published Dorking man who tried to steal gun at Trump rally to be home by...

An autistic Dorking man jailed for attempting to steal a gun at a Donald Trump rally is likely to be home in April but his mum said the time he has already spent behind bars has left him "haggard, grey and drawn".Michael Sandford, 20, was sentenced to 12 months in prison on December 13 after admitting a charge of being an illegal alien in possession of a firearm and disrupting an official function, after attempting to steal the officer's gun at the rally in a Las Vegas hotel in June.He...

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Surrey Mirror published Skipper Kavanagh urges Merstham to cure travel bug

TOM KAVANAGH has admitted Merstham's away form this season has been "disappointing" and has called on the team to start picking up points on the road – starting with Kingstonian on Boxing Day.The Moatsiders have won six of their 22 Ryman League Premier Division fixtures so far this season – all at home.And with the quality of the Surrey side's squad, skipper Kavanagh believes Merstham should be much higher in the table than the 19th spot they currently occupy."It's...

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Surrey Mirror published 'Tranmere Rovers tie will be historic for us' admits South Park...

SOUTH Park will play Tranmere Rovers away on January 14, in a game that Sparks skipper Kieran Lavery believes will "easily" be the biggest game in the Reigate club's history.After drawing 2-2 with Oxfordshire's North Leigh two weeks ago, South Park travelled for their replay in the first round proper of the FA Trophy on Tuesday knowing that a trip to Prenton Park was on the cards for the winner.Lavery opened the scoring from the penalty spot with half an hour gone before Kofi...

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