The Purple Swamp Hen And Other Stories by Penelope Lively

‘Books are essentially a social medium’ we are told in the short story Mrs Bennet by Penelope Lively. If that is true (and I believe it is), then short stories are surely the most gregarious form of literature. I think nearly every keen reader has fond and formative memories of Penelope Lively. ‘The Ghost of Thomas Kempe’ … Continue reading The Purple Swamp Hen And Other Stories by Penelope Lively →

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CraigSimpson published Drug dealer who posed with cash to look flash jailed as Surrey ...

A drug dealer who arrogantly posed on social media with wads of fake cash to try and look flash has been jailed, as police told him "no one likes a show-off".Justin Bruney was arrested by Surrey Police as part of an operation to clamp down on drug crime in the county.When police searched his phone after arresting him and an accomplice for possession with intent to supply Class A drugs, they uncovered photos of Bruney posing with wads of cash to appear rich, but he was really holding...

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Surrey Mirror published If you love Pizza Express - this role in Reigate could be your...

Italian chain Pizza Express is advertising for people to work in its Reigate restaurant - with the perk of free food while you work. The restaurant is looking for full-time waiters and waitresses to serve customers at 15 High Street, in Reigate. Reigate's Pizza Express was formerly a butchers and a Sainsbury's before being bought by the pizza chain in 1996 and getting a makeover in 2016. The role involves welcoming customers, serving and entertaining large groups of diners and making drinks and...

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DeborahMorris published ​This is when The Black Horse pub in Reigate will reopen

The reopening date for The Black Horse pub in Reigate has been revealed by its new owners.The White Brasserie Company, which is part owned by Michelin starred and celebrity chef Raymond Blanc, will be welcoming customers back into the West Street pub on Sunday, June 26, following a major refurbishment.It will be three months since it closed to the public on March 26 after being sold by Surrey and Sussex pub chain Time Well Spent.The White Brasserie Company said the renovation will enhance and...

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Surrey Mirror published Hotly debated plans for chapel to be built next to burial ground...

Controversial plans to build a chapel and parking spaces on land near Tulleys Farm have been refused.The application, made by Hartmires Investment Ltd, laid out plans for the erection of a chapel building and 37 parking spaces within the boundaries of its burial ground on Turners Hill. But it was refused at a planning committee meeting last Thursday (May 25). A spokesman for Mid Sussex District Council said planning committee members expressed concerns about the scale of the project, the...

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Josh_Searle published Housing association tells Banstead man to move out of home just 5...

A housing association issued a man with a notice to leave his home in Banstead just five days after his mother died.Vera Annscott died on May 18, aged 81, after a battle with cervical cancer, leaving her son Tony Scott and dog Zack at the three-bedroom house they shared in Thornfield Road.On May 23 Raven Housing Trust served him with a notice to quit, meaning he has to vacate his home of 53 years by June 26.READ MORE: Application for restaurant in old station building in Tadworth approved...

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WojciechZ published Council approve plans for controversial Saint Hill Manor coach...

Controversial plans to set up a coach drop-off area for Saint Hill Manor have been approved.Mid Sussex District Council has given the Scientology headquarters permission to build a coach drop-off area, six contractor parking bays and make minor alterations to access onto West Hoathly Road.A statement to the council by planner Andrew Metcalfe, on behalf of the church, said: "The purpose of the proposed development is to improve and formalise arrangements for the transportation of staff to...

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TomVKlaveren published General election: Candidates clash at Reigate hustings over...

The parliamentary candidates for Reigate clashed on issues as varied as Southern Rail, foreign aid, the environment and nuclear disarmament at a hustings event on Tuesday night.Held in Redhill at St Bede's School and organised by the Churches Together group, the event ran for more than two hours and saw candidates take it in turns to have three minutes to answer pre-submitted questions ahead of the general election on June 8.Crispin Blunt for the Conservatives, Toby Brampton for Labour, Jonathan...

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TomVKlaveren published Life-saving defibrillator stolen from train station

A life-saving defibrillator was stolen from a train station and police want to speak to a man who then got off at Earlswood.CCTV images have been released of a man British Transport Police (BTP) would like to speak to in connection with the theft at Ifield station in Crawley on May 6.A man was seen to enter the station at 6.50pm before boarding a train and disembarking in Earlswood.READ MORE: Earlswood man Robert Rhodes found not guilty of murdering his wife Officers from BTP would like to speak...

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Surrey Mirror published Southern Rail drivers start indefinite overtime ban this week -...

From the end of this week, Southern Rail drivers who are members of the Aslef union will begin an indefinite overtime ban which is set to cause disruption once again for beleaguered commuters.Reporter Thomas Mackintosh explains what this will mean for commuters in Surrey and why it has been brought in.The long-running row over the role of the guards, now known as on-board supervisors, on Southern Rail trains has been reignited as the Aslef union, which represents about 950 Southern drivers,...

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Surrey Mirror published Here's how many Surrey drivers got caught on the phone in month...

During the four weeks after tougher penalties were introduced for the offence, 58 drivers were caught using their mobile phones behind the wheel by Surrey Police. The figures, obtained through a Freedom of Information (FOI) request by the Press Association, show that drivers are still risking theirs and other people's lives, clearly not put off by the increase in points and fine.Since March 1 drivers who are caught using mobile devices have faced six points on their licence and a £200 fine...

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TMackintosh published One lane closed on M25 following rush hour crash

One lane has been closed on the M25 near Reigate, due to a crash involving multiple vehicles this morning. The accident happened shortly after 7am between Junction 8 and Junction 9 on the M25's clockwise carriageway. Multi vehicle collision, 1 lane closed #M25 clockwise between J8 + J9 @HighwaysSEAST are on the way. Traffic passing slowly, delays expected— Highways England (@HighwaysEAST) May 31, 2017 Highways England is warning motorists to expect delays due to heavy traffic in the...

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TomVKlaveren published If you see this wanted Betchworth man phone the police

Police are appealing for help tracing a Betchworth man wanted on recall to prison.Albert Smith, 31, is wanted after breaching the conditions of his licence. According to officers, he has failed to show for several appointments. Smith is described as 178cm, of a medium build, brown hair and often wears a fluorescent vest and has recently been driving a white Vauxhall Combo.READ MORE: 50-year-old man taken to hospital after crashing while hang-gliding He is known to spend a lot of time in Crawley...

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SamTruelove published The Reigate beer shop where you can pour your own pint

A Dorking business owner has opened a new craft beer shop in Reigate where customers can pour their own pints.Four Hops, in West Street, officially opened its doors on May 20 and has been an instant success, according to the owner. Martin Barfoot, who runs graphic design company Brightsky Design, based in Vincent Lane, Dorking, set his sights on opening the store earlier this year. The 49-year-old, who grew up in Reigate and went to Reigate College, submitted a licensing application to Reigate...

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SamTruelove published Convicted drug dealer wanted for recall to prison and could be in...

A convicted drug dealer who is wanted for recall to prison could be in Crawley.Darren Michael O'Donnell, 35, was jailed for 20 months on January 26, 2016 for conspiracy to import controlled drugs. He was released on licence on November 4 last year with a sentence end date of September 3, 2017.READ MORE: Manchester City and former Liverpool star spotted making surprise visit to Crawley caféA statement on Sussex Police's website said O'Donnell has failed to attend appointments with his...

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Surrey Mirror published Would-be arsonists target Caterham beauty salon

Staff at a Caterham beauty salon fear the shop has been targeted by arsonists, after matches were posted through its letter box during the night. Sam Russell, who works at Cuticals Nail and Beauty Salon, in High Street, discovered the matches inside the salon when she returned to the premises this morning (May 30). The matches, which were all burnt except for one, were also found littering the shop's outdoor doormat and porch. Only the doormats were damaged.READ MORE: Man arrested in connection...

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CraigSimpson published Earlswood man Robert Rhodes found not guilty of murdering his...

A jury has found an Earlswood man not guilty of murdering his estranged wife by cutting her throat with a kitchen knife at their marital home.Robert Rhodes had never denied that his wife, Dawn Rhodes, died at his hands but maintained that she had first attacked him with a knife and he was acting in self defence during a confrontation at the house in Wimborne Avenue on June 2 last year.The 38-year-old was found dead in a pool of her own blood after police were called to the address by Rhodes, who...

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WojciechZ published Sinkhole opens up underneath a bus outside Redhill railway...

A bus started to sink into the ground outside Redhill railway station yesterday afternoon (May 29).The Southdown PSV vehicle pulled up to the bus and taxi area at the station at around 5.30pm. All passengers were left off and then suddenly part of the tarmac underneath it crumbled.A vehicle recovery firm were called by Southdown to remove the bus from the hole. READ MORE: Watch dramatic footage of lightning forking across sky and illuminating gas holder in RedhillSteve Walllis, managing...

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WojciechZ published 50-year-old man taken to hospital after crashing while hang-glidi...

A 50-year-old man had to be taken to hospital after he crashed while hang-gliding in Woldingham.South East Coast Ambulance Service (SECAmb) and Kent, Surrey and Sussex Air Ambulance sent crews to the scene, near Slines Oak Road, at about 7.35pm, last Wednesday (May 24).READ MORE: Watch dramatic footage of lightning forking across sky and illuminating gas holder in Redhill The air ambulance mission report, published today (Tuesday), states that the man suffered an arm injury and was taken to East...

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Surrey Mirror published Cobham Services won't be allowed to expand as council rejects...

An application to extend the M25 Cobham Services, creating dozens more parking spaces for HGVs on green belt land, has been refused. Planning committee members at Elmbridge Borough Council turned down the application by Extra MSA Cobham Ltd last Monday evening (May 22) because it would have been "inappropriate development in the green belt".The plans were for hard-standing to the west of the site, which lies between Junction 9 (Leatherhead) and Junction 10 (A3) on the clockwise section...

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SamTruelove published Crawley newsagent worker left shaken after robbery

An employee at a newsagents in Ifield was left "shaken" after two robbers threatened here with what appeared to be a gun yesterday (Monday).At around 12.45pm two men entered Ifield Green Stores, on Ifield Green, and threatened the shop worker with a suspected gun, demanding money from the till. When she explained that she could not hand over the cash, one of the suspects then took a number of items from the cigarette kiosk.The pair left and were seen heading along Rectory Lane before...

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TMackintosh published Ever wondered why Southern Rail trains get delayed because of hot...

As Surrey looks to bask in another week of glorious sunshine, and as the weekend approaches you may fancy yourself a trip to a beach on the Sussex coast or a day out in a country pub garden while the weather is nice.Perhaps you want to avoid the hassle of taking the car and opt to take a Southern Rail train.Now, as you stand on the platform waiting for your train to come you may hear an announcement about disruption on the railways because of the hot weather.Why is that?Well, heat from the sun...

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Surrey Mirror published Banstead primary school could lose its swimming pool but the kids...

A fundraising drive to save a Banstead school's swimming pool from closing has been backed by Olympic swimming champion and eight-time world record holder Mark Foster.The Olympian is helping to raise funds to enable Warren Mead Infants and Junior School, on Roundwood Way, to reopen its pool by hosting a gala dinner. Built in the 1950s by parents of pupils at the Banstead school, the pool has fallen into "disrepair" due to the high costs of keeping it maintained and a lack of funding...

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Surrey Mirror published Man arrested in West Sussex in connection with Manchester bombing

Counter terrorism officers have arrested a man in West Sussex in connection with the Manchester bombing.Early this morning (Monday) officers investigating the attack on the Manchester Arena arrested a 23-year-old man in Shoreham-by-Sea on suspicion of offences contrary to the Terrorism Act.Officers remain outside the address where the man was arrested, guarding the scene.READ MORE: Armed police seen patrolling streets of Crawley in wake of Manchester attack Sussex Police has been working...

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donnaprior published Three of the best five five-bedroom homes on sale in and around...

Having a big family has many advantages – you get spoiled on your birthday and you're never lonely – but finding somewhere to live where you won't get under each other's feet is one of the challenges that comes with it.While you'll inevitably be looking at the higher end of the price range for a family home, there are some stunning properties in Surrey and just over the border in Croydon which give you a serious amount of house for your money.We take a look at three of the best homes...

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SamTruelove published General Election 2017: Full list of candidates standing in Mid...

With the general election just one week away, time is running out for any undecided voters to make a choice about who to support.So if you're not yet set on a particular party and want to know who is standing where you live, below is a full list of the candidates standing in Mid Sussex, Wealden and East Surrey. There are 650 seats up for grabs across the country on June 8 and with Theresa May's Conservative party in firm control of the three constituencies, they have everything to lose even if...

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Surrey Mirror published Watch dramatic footage of lightning forking across sky and...

Dramatic footage of a lightning display over Redhill has been captured by a resident who was woken up by a flash of light during a thunderstorm in the early hours of this morning (Monday).Christina Gibson filmed the display after her bedroom was illuminated by lightning and the 37-year-old didn't want to miss the opportunity.Last night's storm saw up to 500 lightning strikes a minute, most of which were concentrated in the English Channel. But beautiful flashes could be seen from all over east...

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donnaprior published Incredible Oxted house has beautifully landscaped grounds...

Outdoor space is near the top of many house hunters' tick list, but why have one relaxing spot alfresco when you can have several? A detached house on sale at the moment in Oxted seems to be shaped around the name of the road it sits in – Wilderness Road – because everywhere you turn in the beautifully landscaped gardens, there is a stunning little oasis where you will feel a million miles away from the rest of the world. The five-bedroom Edwardian family home has around...

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Surrey Mirror published Wanted Reigate man Shane Setterfield has been arrested

A wanted Reigate man who allegedly breached a court order and failed to attend court on two occasions has been arrested.Surrey Police put out a public appeal for help in locating Shane Setterfield who is accused of breaching the order on March 31 and is alleged to have committed road traffic offences on April 21.Yesterday, Surrey Police announced that the 27-year-old had been located and arrested.He is due to appear at Guildford Crown Court today (Monday).READ MORE: The dark history of...

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LukeJarmyn published Application for restaurant in old station building in Tadworth...

Residents and business owners in Tadworth are in "shock" after an application to open a restaurant with live music and late night alcohol sales was approved despite about 90 objections.The application for a restaurant with live and recorded music at the former station building on Cross Road was granted by Reigate and Banstead Borough Council's licencing sub-committee last Monday.Owner Turan Akyuz, of The Bridge Mediterranean Ltd, initially applied to be able to sell alcohol and have...

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SamanthaBooth published Man suffers serious injuries in M25 crash

A man has suffered serious injuries in a crash on the M25 in the early hours of this morning (Monday).Surrey Police said a black BMW is believed to have hit a street light before crashing into the central reservation barrier on the clockwise carriage just after junction 7 for the M23 at 2.15am.Police, ambulance service paramedics, and air ambulance and fire crews attended the scene.READ MORE: Three injured after car 'lost control and rolled over several times' on M25 slip road One man had to be...

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Surrey Mirror published Man in the back of a van screamed 'I've been attacked' as the...

Police are urgently trying to establish whether a man has been kidnapped after he was heard shouting from inside a van that he had been attacked.Members of the public reported hearing a panicked voice crying out from inside a VW van as it drove past the Inn on the Pond pub at about 9.30pm on Saturday night.The man was heard shouting that he was "in the back" and that he "had been attacked".READ MORE: Kitchen and roof damaged by fire in South Nutfield The van was then seen...

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Surrey Mirror published Who is Max Chilton? The British driver who has just come fourth...

Reigate motor racing driver Max Chilton has come agonisingly close to winning the legendary Indy 500 this evening. The former Formula One driver, who races for Chip Ganassi in the American IndyCar Series, was leading the race with eight laps to go. But in the closing stages - and running low on fuel - the 26-year-old was passed by three other drivers and ended up coming fourth. He has never won a race in the series but found himself out in front this evening as the race entered its final few...

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Surrey Mirror published Three injured after car 'lost control and rolled over several...

Three people escaped with minor injuries after a car "lost control and rolled over several times" along the M25 on Friday evening (May 26). Surrey Police was alerted to the incident on a slip road at junction 7, between Reigate and Crawley at 10.40pm. A spokesman for the force said: "It was one vehicle collision, it lost control and rolled over several times. "Three people were inside, they suffered minor injuries including a cut to the head and they were taken to...

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Surrey Mirror published Children's play area 'hit by vandals' despite it being fenced off...

A Warlingham playground has reportedly been vandalised again despite the site being fenced off to protect it from fire damage.The Mint Walk Recreation ground has been targeted repeatedly and a new £35,000 children's play house has been burned by vandals.Tandridge District Council were forced to close off the play area with a metal fence as fire damage had rendered the site unsafe.READ MORE: Anger as Warlingham play area cordoned off after spate of vandalismNow, despite the metal barrier it...

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SamanthaBooth published Fire raged near wedding at Mickleham hotel

Firefighters battled a blaze at a Mickleham hotel as a wedding party carried on metres away on Saturday night.Fire crews were called to the Mercure Box Hill Burford Bridge Hotel, near Dorking, at 10.30pm to a fire in a bin store near the Tithe Barn.Several explosions were heard as cylinders from three fridges in the store as they set alight, 25 metres away from the nuptial celebrations.READ MORE: The areas in Mole Valley where you're most at risk of being burgledWatch commander Tony Wild, at...

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LukeJarmyn published Fly-tipping could 'ruin' bank holiday at Surrey tourism hotspot

Three piles of fly-tipping waste were found at a National Trust car park in the Mole Valley the day before the bank holiday weekend.Volunteers fear it will "ruin" peoples' planned trips to the site this weekend as they have been left with too little time to clear the mess while the area's lead ranger Rob Adam is on holiday.But, they feel that type of bricks and building materials that have been left, also give them a good chance as they search for the perpetrators to the recent spate...

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Surrey Mirror published Gatwick and Heathrow flights cancelled after global IT failure

British Airways flights from Heathrow and Gatwick have been cancelled due to the airline suffering a massive IT malfunction. All BA flights before 6pm in from the major airports as a "global IT outage" hits the airline's computer system. Chaos is expected as the worldwide system failure strikes UK passengers with plans to travel this bank holiday weekend. READ MORE: The M25 and M3 roadworks across Surrey no longer affecting bank holiday weekend travel Passengers are also...

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SamanthaBooth published Motorcycle caught fire 'after crash' in Outwood

A motorcycle was on fire after reportedly crashing in Outwood last night (Friday).Fire crews were called to Prince of Wales Road near The Dog and Duck pub at 7.57pm to the Yahama bike in flames. Witnesses told firefighters the motorcyclist had crashed after "losing control". READ MORE: Call the police straight away if you see this Reigate manA spokeswoman from Salfords Fire Station said they believed the rider had left the scene to receive treatment for any injuries. The rider wasn't...

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CraigSimpson published Baby Club screenings at Oxted cinema could be allowed to show age...

Parents who attend Baby Club screenings at Oxted cinema could soon be allowed to watch age-restricted films with their children.Strict rules prevent children watching 15 and 18 rated films meaning mums and dads who attend the popular Baby Club sessions have to stick to nothing higher than a 12a, which allows children to watch them if accompanied by an adult.But Tandridge District Council has approved a proposal which allows it, as the local authority, to override ratings set by the British Board...

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Surrey Mirror published The M25 and M3 roadworks across Surrey no longer affecting bank...

Motorists planning to get away this late May bank holiday weekend have some rare good news in travel terms - most of the roadworks on Surrey stretches of the M25 and M3 are no longer affecting travel. More than 80 miles of roadworks across the south east have been either lifted or completed in time for the long weekend. Highways England says that almost 98% of motorways and major A-roads will be roadworks-free this bank holiday.READ MORE: Footage showing car scraping along M25 at Godstone with...

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LukeJarmyn published The dark history of corruption in Reigate that meant it had no MP...

The whole country is going to the polls next month to vote in the General Election, but there was a time when Reigate was left unrepresented for nearly two decades.Nowadays, it would be political madness for an area to not have a local representative to vote for, but that's what happened for three General Elections during the 1800s when one of the biggest electoral scandals in history led to Reigate's disenfranchisement by then Prime Minister William Gladstone. As Wilfred Hooper revealed in his...

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DeborahMorris published ​The amazing ice creams you can build at a new dessert parlour in...

A new dessert parlour has opened in Redhill where you can build your own ice cream sundae and top it off with pieces of your favourite chocolate bar.Treats, at the Marketfield Road end of the High Street, sells up to 60 different flavours of ice cream on a rotating basis, with at least 22 available at any one time.You can take your pick from tempting varieties such as tiramisu, honeycomb, cookies and cream, bubblegum, chocolate fudge brownie, salted caramel, strawberry 'with pieces' and honey...

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Surrey Mirror published Broken down lorry caused 'traffic chaos' in Cobham

A broken down lorry in Cobham caused traffic chaos this evening and police officers were on the scene. Surrey Police confirmed officers were sent to the scene near Sainsbury's, on Bridge Way, at about 6.45pm to help manage traffic, but the lorry had been stuck since about 5pm.READ MORE: 'Almost record breaking' queues on M25 and rail delays due to hot tracks as heatwave hits One motorist said he was stuck in the Sainsbury's car park for an hour. @TheDobba This appears to be due to a broken...

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Surrey Mirror published Footage showing car scraping along M25 at Godstone with no wheel...

"Horrendous" footage showing a car scraping along the M25 with its front wheel missing highlights the problems with so called 'smart motorways', according to the president of the AA.The video, shot by Mick Sprigmore on a dashcam, was taken last Friday (May 19) near Junction 6 for Godstone – on a stretch of road which does not have a hard shoulder because it is used as a running lane.This means that stricken drivers have to face a potentially fatal choice of whether to stop on the...

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Surrey Mirror published Call the police straight away if you see this Reigate man

A 27-year-old man from Reigate is wanted by Surrey Police after he failed to attend two court hearings.Officers are appealing for information regarding the whereabouts of mechanic Shane Setterfield and if anyone spots him, they are asked to contact police immediately.Setterfield is wanted for failing to attend court on March 31 to face a charge of breaching a court order, and for failing to attend court on April 21 when he was supposed to be facing a charge relating to an alleged road traffic...

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TomVKlaveren published Man cut wife with Stanley knife and threatened to kill her after...

A man has been sentenced to four years in prison after threatening to kill his estranged wife and cutting her arm and face with a Stanley knife at their marital home in Holmbury St Mary.David Evans, 45, had been issued with a non-molestation order which prohibited him from contacting his wife Sandra Evans, but on September 6 last year he turned up at the home in Felday Road while she and three of their four children were unloading shopping from her car.At his sentencing hearing at Guildford...

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donnaprior published Three stunning bungalows on sale in Surrey and Croydon

Bungalows used to be associated with little old ladies living on their own but these days homes with only one floor are just as stunning as those with an upstairs.We take a look at three of the best properties in Surrey and Croydon that are on the market at the moment.Horley Road, Redhill£489,950 This impressive detached bungalow in Redhill is spacious inside and also has a large driveway and a 90ft garden.It has an open plan living and kitchen area which makes a great space for...

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TomVKlaveren published The heartening reaction of 40 Howard of Effingham School pupils...

Up to 40 teenagers from Howard of Effingham school have been praised for their "exemplary" behaviour after a stranger asked them all to stop what they were doing and observe a one minute silence for the Manchester bombing victims.Effingham resident James Nicholls, 59, was in the Loolabells café on the King George V Playing Fields at 11am yesterday when he asked "around 30-40" students from the school in Lower Road to observe the national silence. Mr Nicholls was taken...

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SamTruelove published Armed police seen patrolling streets of Crawley in wake of...

Armed police were reportedly seen in Crawley earlier today (Friday) as part of the heightened security following the Manchester attack.The Sussex Police officers were spotted walking around The Broadway as well as patrolling around the McDonald's next to the entrance of County Mall in the town centre. The extra police presence is in the wake of the suicide bomb attack at the Manchester Arena on Monday (May 22) when 22 people were killed and a further 59 injured at an Ariana Grande concert.READ...

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Surrey Mirror published Passengers face flying without luggage as bank holiday chaos hits...

Passengers kicking off their bank holiday weekend have been told that some of them may not be able to take their luggage with them onto flights at Gatwick Airport.A problem with the baggage system is said to have caused delays this morning (Friday) and led the airport to offer passengers flights without their bags to ensure they all get away on time. A spokesman for the airport said in a statement: "To ensure everyone gets away on time, some flights are departing without all bags. READ MORE: Man...

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