Surrey Mirror published ​Five fire crews battle serious house fire in Bookham

Firefighters from five fire stations across Surrey were called to a serious house fire in Bookham this evening (Monday). Leatherhead, Banstead, Epsom, Reigate and Dorking fire crews were called at 8.30pm this evening (July 31) to a fire on Eastwick Drive. The fire, which is believed to have started in the garage, had spread to the house. READ MORE: Firefighters spend two hours tackling kitchen fire in Reigate flat The house itself was badly damaged by smoke, but fortunately was able to...

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TomVKlaveren published Merstham man performed sex act on child then punched himself in...

A Merstham man allegedly performed a sex act on a young girl then punched himself in the face in an "attack of self-loathing", a court has heard.Paul Sinnick, 53, of Sutton Gardens, Merstham is currently on trial at Guildford Crown Court accused of 20 sexual offences, including rape, against four children.Sinnick was called to give evidence today (July 31) and was accused by prosecutor Alex Williams of asking one of the alleged victims if she knew what a particular sex act was before...

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SamTruelove published Police searching woodland for missing Cobham man who failed to...

The family of a 91-year-old man from Cobham are becoming "increasingly concerned" for his welfare after he was reported missing having failed to meet his daughter for lunch today (Monday, July 31). Basil Bushell was last seen at around 9.30pm at his home in Portsmouth Road yesterday evening (Sunday). He was due to meet his daughter for lunch today but did not turn up.He is described as white, around 5ft 11ins tall and of a thin build with short dark hair. He was last seen wearing a...

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SamTruelove published Inspectors find patients in soiled bed clothes on unannounced...

A care home in North Holmwood has been criticised after it was found that patient records were being falsely updated by members of staff.Stanecroft Care Home has been handed a warning notice by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) after failing to maintain an accurate, complete and contemporaneous record of the care and treatment provided to each resident. It has emerged this week, that an unannounced inspection took place on April 26 at 6am due to the CQC receiving "some concerns about the...

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SamTruelove published Teenager injured in attack in Broadfield in which group used a...

A teenager suffered minor injuries after being attacked by six men wielding a weapon thought to be a knife or a screwdriver in Crawley.The 17-year-old was attacked near to Pelham Drive roundabout in Broadfield between 7.45 and 8pm last Thursday (July 27) and was taken to East Surrey Hospital with minor injuries.Six men approached the victim and his two friends and were brandishing the weapon.A statement on Sussex Police's website said officers are searching for two males following the attack....

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SamTruelove published Travellers move onto field next to McDonald's in Salfords

A group of travellers with about 15 vehicles have pitched up on a field by McDonald's in Salfords – the same weekend a group were moved on from Godstone Green.The group forced entry onto Petridge Wood Common, near to the McDonald's on the A23 in Salfords, at some point over the weekend. Reigate and Banstead Borough Council have issued a notice ordering the group to leave but the group has not yet left.Ben Murray, senior manager for leisure and regulation at Reigate and Banstead Borough...

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TomVKlaveren published Two brothers and woman avoid jail for smuggling steroids into...

A man who convinced his brother and a charity worker to smuggle him steroids and SIM cards into a Banstead prison to fuel his drug addiction has avoided a jail term for the crime.Jake Wallace, 29, who was a serving prisoner, convinced Leigh Walsh, 23, who worked for a charity in an administrative role at the prison to smuggle him in Class C steroids provided by his brother Zach Wallace, 27, as well as SIM cards. Jake Wallace, of Galsworthy Road, Chertsey, who has multiple previous convictions...

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TomVKlaveren published Redhill woman faked identify and invented dependent children to...

A Redhill woman who faked her identity and invented dependent children to obtain university nursing places and NHS bursaries has received a suspended prison sentence.Eleanor Bonde, 57, of Carrington Close, was handed a 15-month prison sentence, suspended for two years, at Guildford Crown Court on June 26 after pleading guilty to three counts of fraud.The total loss to the NHS was £88,804.00 – enough to pay four newly qualified nurses' annual salaries. READ MORE: Two women were pinned...

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Surrey Mirror published Reception class at Ashtead school walk home barefoot to help...

Up to 60 schoolchildren left school for the summer holidays barefoot so they could change another child's life.Pupils at St Peter's School, in Ashtead, took their shoes off and left them at the primary school so they could be given away to less fortunate students.Nicola Osborne, 43, whose son Thomas attends the school, said she came up with the idea after seeing another school perform the kind gesture and post about it on Facebook.READ MORE: Reigate primary head plans to make curriculum 'more...

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SarahEvGeorge published Charity football match at Redhill FC organised in memory of...

A friend of a "much loved" Redhill photographer has organised a charity football match in his honour. Malcom Case-Green, 50, who was a Surrey Mirror staff photographer in the 1980s before becoming a freelancer, died suddenly from a heart attack in August 2014, leaving behind three children – Rosie, Zoe and Charlie.Tim Reynolds, who met Mr Case-Green at Redhill Football Club in the 90s, has organised a charity game to remember his friend. READ MORE: Special 'healing garden' being...

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TMackintosh published Firefighters spend two hours tackling kitchen fire in Reigate...

Firefighters spent more than two hours tackling a kitchen fire at a flat in Reigate on Sunday afternoon (July 30).Two crews, one each from Reigate and Salfords fire stations, were sent to Bell Street just after 3.30pm following reports of a fire in a flat.A spokeswoman for Surrey Fire and Rescue Service gave details on the specialist equipment which was used by the firefighters.READ MORE: Severe rail delays after Caterham train hits treeThe spokeswoman said: "We used one hose reel, four...

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CraigSimpson published Croydon Road in Caterham closed after car crashes into an...

Emergency services have rushed to the scene of a crash in Caterham after a car smashed into an electrical box. Police, ambulance and fire crews were called to the scene at 9.08am this morning (Monday, July 31) to reports of a collision with an electrical box.Croydon Road is blocked by emergency services and a Surrey Police spokeswoman said the driver was trapped in the car. READ MORE: Severe rail delays after Caterham train hits tree The crash happened outside the Mercedes garage on Croydon...

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Surrey Mirror published Severe rail delays after Caterham train hits tree

A train travelling from Caterham to Purley has hit a tree, causing severe rail disruption between the two stations. Southern said the 5.50am service from Caterham to London Bridge hit a fallen tree between Caterham and Whyteleafe this morning. Network Rail workers are onsite working to remove the tree. Southern said trains between the two stations may be cancelled, delayed by up to 20 minutes or suspended, with the disruption expected to last until at least 10am. #Caterham - Staff are on...

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SamanthaBooth published ​Fire crews battle car fire on slip road at M25 interchange

Fire crews battled a car on fire on the M25 slip road from Godstone to Crawley this afternoon (Sunday). Three fire engines from Godstone, Reigate and Banstead and an extra water carrier from Leatherhead were called to the M25 interchange with the M23 at 2.10pm where a hybrid Mercedes car was on fire. The fire was under control shortly after but Crew Commander Simon Capel, at Reigate Fire Station, said it was a difficult fire to manage due to the electrical nature of the car. "You...

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TomVKlaveren published Weather forecast for rest summer warns that more downpours are...

Surrey has been experiencing its fair share of heavy summer showers in the last few weeks and forecasters believe the changeable spell could last a little while longer yet.However once we get into mid to late August sunnier, drier spells could become more of the norm. A long-range weather forecast for the rest of the British summer has been released by the Met Office with heavy showers predicted between the sunshine.READ MORE: RideLondon 2017: 41 of the best photos as RideLondon comes through...

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TomVKlaveren published RideLondon 2017: 41 of the best photos as RideLondon comes...

Thousands of amateur cyclists today got the chance to take in the views, and challenging climbs, of the Surrey Hills, Dorking and Leatherhead as they took part in the RideLondon Surrey-100. The first of the 25,000 riders taking part in the event entered Dorking at around 8am with a steady stream following them through over the remainder of the day. Our photographer Steve Gillett was in Dorking to see the riders come through and below our some of the best pictures of the ride.READ MORE:...

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TomVKlaveren published RideLondon 2017: Thousands of cyclists arrive in Dorking as...

Thousands of riders have swept through Dorking cheered on by residents, marshals and family members as they take part in the fifth RideLondon event. Under grey skies the first of the 25,000 riders taking part in the RideLondon Surrey 100 entered the town at around 8am with a steady stream expected for the next few hours. Despite frequent grumbles on the effect that the road closures required for the event have on Surrey each year, more and more people are expected throughout the day to cheer...

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TomVKlaveren published Group of travellers with horses move onto Godstone Green

A large group of travellers have moved onto Godstone Green in the latest in a series of incidents in the county in recent weeks.The group which can be seen to include at least four caravans and other vehicles plus several horses, were seen on Godstone Green at around 1pm this afternoon (July 29). Officers from Surrey Police were seen by witnesses on the scene talking to the travellers before leaving at around 1.15pm. READ MORE: Surrey residents asked to name new search and rescue boat - and...

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TomVKlaveren published Tributes to 'incredible' 91-year-old Fetcham cyclist killed in...

Tributes have been paid to an "incredible" 91-year-old Fetcham cyclist who died after being involved in a crash with a van in Buckinghamshire. Ray Dare, who lived at Sayers Close, was killed on July 19 while taking part in a time trial more than 50 miles way from home in an attempt to set a new national record over ten miles for a man of his age. Mr Dare was well known for his feats of endurance that belied his age having previously been a member of the Mole Valley Runners and being an...

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Surrey Mirror published Is it ever legal for a landowner to shoot a dog attacking their...

Dog attacks on sheep, cattle and other livestock are a frequent problem for farmers and landowners across East Surrey and Mole Valley.These attacks, which can be fatal to livestock, can lead to landowners' arguing that they would have no choice but to shoot dogs in the act of "worrying" livestock. However, the law around the shooting of dogs is very specific and if not followed correctly could leave perpetrators with a heavy fine or even up to six months in prison. READ MORE: Lingfield...

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Surrey Mirror published Surrey Hill resident slams 'illegal' RideLondon road closures and...

Road closures for this year's RideLondon event have been accused of being "illegal" by a Surrey Hills resident amid claims of plans for "secret" racing during the event.The race, which includes the Surrey 100, Surrey 46 and Surrey Classic rides, returns to the county for the fifth time tomorrow (July 30) with the route running right through the heart of Mole Valley. The race means that roads throughout the district, including in Dorking, Leatherhead, Box Hill and Coldharbour,...

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SarahEvGeorge published Surrey residents asked to name new search and rescue boat - and...

Surrey Search and Rescue (SuSaR) is asking for suggestions from residents on what it should name its new lifeboat, which will be used to attend emergencies across the county in the coming years. Despite obvious calls for the vessel to be named Boaty McBoatface, the organisation can't use the name as it is already taken by a yellow polar expedition submarine.Names suggested so far on the Surrey Search and Rescue Facebook page include Little Nellie, Zippy, Surrey Searcher and Neptune. READ MORE:...

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DeborahMorris published Ride London Surrey road closures 2017 - Here's what you need to...

Surrey streets will be filled with thousands of cyclists and spectators at the end of this month for the annual Prudential RideLondon cycling challenge. More than 100,000 riders are expected to pedal more than three million miles in seven different events over the weekend of Friday, July 28 to Sunday, July 30.This will affect traffic in our part of Surrey on Sunday, July 30, as roads are closed to motorists for the Prudential RideLondon-Surrey 100, 46, and Classic races.READ MORE: RideLondon:...

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CraigSimpson published Here's what links the Queen and a former King of Belgium to...

When you think of the impressive number of properties and land owned by the Queen, Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle will immediately jump to mind but it will come as a surprise to many to find out she owns a woodland with a mysterious well hidden in it in the heart of Surrey. In Oxshott visitors can find the leafy remnants of a distinguished royal estate graced by King Leopold of Belgium and Queen Victoria. The 800 acres of managed woodland is owned by the Crown Estate – which...

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donnaprior published This Lower Kingswood manor comes with a tennis court and 17...

A huge Lower Kingswood manor house is on sale for nearly £3.5 million.The gated Kingswood Manor, in Stubbs Lane, is believed to have been built towards the end of the 19th century and is located in around nine acres of private grounds, together with a number of out-buildings and cottages.The striking architecture of the manor, which is on sale for £3,495,000, forms the centrepiece to this private estate accessed by a sweeping driveway through picturesque grounds.The main house needs...

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SarahEvGeorge published John Terry burglary gang jailed for raid at former Chelsea...

A prolific gang who carried out several planned burglaries stealing luxury items worth £600,000, including an audacious raid at former Chelsea FC legend John Terry's Oxshott mansion, have been jailed.The group of four burglars targeted "high value homes" in Surrey and Sussex, including Terry's £5million mansion in Moles Hill, Oxshott, while he was away on holiday with his family.The now Aston Villa star was targeted after he posted pictures from the French Alps and told his...

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DeborahMorris published The Warlingham bakers making gluten-free products that are as...

A Warlingham couple have started a baking company in their own home, making cakes and biscuits that are free from gluten, dairy and eggs.If you're on a gluten or dairy-free diet your choice of tasty treats is limited and it is fair to say that what is available can be a bit hit or miss on the taste and texture front.And if your children are on a strict free-from-gluten diet it can be upsetting to have to say no all the time to regular treats.But Frank Steiner and Werner Zeilinga have launched...

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Surrey Mirror published Reigate used to have its own prison and you can now drink wine...

Most of us can remember a time when there was a police station in every town but you have to go a little further back in history to find prisons in town centres. And the remnants of those days when you might find yourself behind bars in your home town while you await a court hearing are mostly gone. But right in the middle of Reigate stands the town's very own prison, which once served the purpose of housing wrongdoers, and now serves drinks. READ MORE: Uncovering the mysterious tale of...

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donnaprior published 3 of the best three bedroom properties on sale in Croydon and...

Three bedrooms can be the perfect amount for those looking to start a family, but there are so many other factors to consider.Room and garden size, parking and proximity to London are all important to take into account when choosing your dream home.So to help those looking to buy, Donna Prior has picked out three of the best three-bedroom homes around.Station Road North, Merstham £500,000 - £520,000 READ MORE: Three of the best two-bedroom homes on sale in and around SurreyThis...

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SamTruelove published Police release image of man they wish to speak to in connection...

Police want to speak to a man in connection with "a number of burglaries" across Redhill and Reigate this month.Surrey Police want to speak to Shane O'Doherty, from Redhill, following the break-ins across the two towns in July. He is described as white, of athletic build, around 6ft 2in tall, with brown eyes and brown hair and is understood to be clean shaven, unlike the photo featured.READ MORE: Former Horley chef Mark Dixie admits two more shocking sex attacks on womenA Surrey Police...

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SarahEvGeorge published Here's why a helicopter was flying between Tandridge and East...

A pilot has revealed why he was flying a helicopter backwards and forwards between Tandridge village and East Grinstead in the early hours of this morning (Friday, July 28). Sleepless residents in both areas reported being kept awake by the sound of the flight, which started at around 2am and lasted for around three hours. The helicopter could be seen on flight tracking app FlightRadar24 flying in straight lines between the two areas, occasionally looping around near Limpsfield.Captain Tony...

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DeborahMorris published ​The burger van outside Leatherhead B&Q that is ranked the...

A catering van parked outside B&Q in Leatherhead is ranked the sixth best place to eat in the whole of Surrey on TripAdvisor - putting it above fine dining restaurants in the county.The popular website allows diners to leave reviews for premises they have eaten at, and Phil You Up has an overall score of five out of five based on 99 reviews. It has received 96 per cent 'excellent' reviews and top ratings in all categories of service, value and atmosphere.The van, which is located in the car...

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Surrey Mirror published Ad feature: ​Guildford Cathedral to play host to Carmina Burana

Guildford Cathedral will play host to "Carmina Burana" on August 19 and you can still get your hands on tickets.This cantana will be performed together with Edward Elgar's 'The Music Makers' in its full choral and orchestral glory.The night's proceedings will be brought to you by the South of England Festival Chorus - a national and international choir of up to 200 singers – who aim to bring a "spectacular", "passionate" and "powerful"...

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Surrey Mirror published Ad feature: Slimming World Oxted and Tadworth groups win Gold...

The weight-loss experts from Tadworth and Oxted have struck gold for the exceptional work they do in helping more than 400 people in the area to lose weight every week.Yvonne Love, who runs the groups in Nork and Tadworth and Lyn Turner, who runs the Oxted Slimming World group every week, were presented with a prestigious Gold Award at the slimming organisation's annual national awards ceremony in Birmingham on June 24 because of their exceptional success in supporting slimmers to reach their...

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SamTruelove published Special 'healing garden' being created for family of brave...

Friends and family of a Redhill boy battling cancer are in the process of making a "healing garden" to help them deal with the traumatic experience. George Woodall, 4, was diagnosed with an extremely rare form of cancer in November last year and underwent surgery last month to remove a tumour near the base of his spine.George's mother Vicki, 39, and father James, 41, were at his bedside when he woke up, along with older brother Alex, seven.READ MORE: 'Gift' for mum of brave Surrey boy...

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SarahEvGeorge published Asda recalls line of nappies for newborns after baby boy left...

Asda has withdrawn one of its own-brand nappy range for newborns after a baby boy reportedly suffered a chemical reaction while wearing them. The supermarket giant issued a recall for its Little Angels newborn nappies on Monday (July 24) after a father put images showing his premature son's red and blistered skin on Facebook, as reported by the Mirror. Jordan Bartliff posted photos of his baby boy, who he did not want to be named, writing that he feared there is a "bad batch" of the...

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SarahEvGeorge published Giant hogweed map shows the 'UK's most dangerous plant' is...

The "highly toxic" giant hogweed has now been reported in Horley and Outwood, according to a plant tracking map.The PlantTracker, a collaboration between the Environment Agency and other agencies, shows the dangerous plant has grown on Dayseys Hill, in Outwood, and near the Premier Inn at Gatwick Airport, in Horley. The plant, said to be "Britain's most dangerous", can cause massive blisters and ulcers if it comes into contact with the skin or blindness if it touches the...

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SarahEvGeorge published 'Vulnerable' elderly Mole Valley couple conned out of £20,0...

Police are urging Mole Valley residents to be wary after rogue traders conned an elderly couple in the area out of £20,000 in a scam.Two conmen targeted the couple by pretending to be professionally trained roofers and offered to check how secure their home was. The fraudsters climbed into the victims' loft and claimed the beams were rotting and wouldn't support the roof.They then quoted extortionate prices and called daily requesting more money before finally taking the victims to the...

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SarahEvGeorge published 'Vast amount of land' near Leatherhead and Ashtead scoured in...

The search for a 70-year-old man missing from Epsom has continued today (Thursday, July 27) with search teams sweeping land near Ashtead and Leatherhead. James Middleton was reported missing from his home in Epsom on July 2 after going out at around midday on his light blue mobility scooter and not returning home as expected. Since his disappearance, police and community search teams have explored Ashtead Common using a police helicopter, drones, trail bikes, boats and specially trained...

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SarahEvGeorge published Emergency services rush to M25 after car crashes into motorbike

Emergency services are attending an incident on the M25 after a car crashed into a motorbike earlier this evening (Thursday, July 27). The collision happened anticlockwise between Junction 6, Godstone, and Junction 7, for the M23 southbound, at around 6.20pm. One lane remains closed as of 6.45pm as emergency services, including one fire engine from Godstone fire station, attend the scene. Police and paramedics are also understood to be in attendance. READ MORE: The diversion route for...

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SarahEvGeorge published M25 slip road closed after lorry breaks down near Godstone

Drivers are being urged to be wary of long delays this evening (Thursday, July 27) after a broken-down lorry forced a M25 slip road to close. The lorry broke down at around 5.15pm on the M25 clockwise Junction 6 slip road to Godstone and had to have one of its tyres changed. Both lanes on the slip road were closed by Highways England for safety reasons, but have since re-opened as of around 6pm. READ MORE: The diversion route in place for A22 at South Godstone during eight-week closure Traffic...

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TomVKlaveren published Merstham man on trial for 20 sex offences, including rape, with...

The jury in the trial of a Merstham man accused of 20 sexual offences has been told one of his victims was only four when the alleged abuse took place. Paul Sinnick, 53, of Sutton Gardens, in Merstham, is currently on trial at Guildford Crown Court charged with numerous sex offences including raping a woman and carrying out sex attacks on a young girl. The allegations relate to four victims and in total Sinnick is charged with 13 counts of indecent assault on a female, two counts of rape,...

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SarahEvGeorge published A22 in East Grinstead shut after two people injured in car crash

Part of the A22 had to be completely shut earlier this afternoon (Thursday, July 27) after a two-car crash which left two people with possible head injuries. Police were called to the scene, near the junction with Woodbury Avenue, at about 1pm. A Sussex Police spokeswoman said: "Emergency services attended a collision between two cars on the A22 Lewes Road. "The road was closed in both directions and partly re-opened at around 2.20pm." READ MORE: Police warning after burglar...

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Surrey Mirror published What is a horsefly and what shoud you do if one of them bites...

If you're out and about enjoying the summer in Surrey there will be no shortage of midges and mosquitoes waiting to bite you.But there is another larger and more bloodthirsty nuisance which can make a meal out of you.The stocky horsefly has razor sharp jaws which can carve a painful bite, and unlike other night time nibblers this critter rips open the skin instead of piercing it – making the bite more painful and prone to infection.READ MORE: Surrey singletons wanted to take part in ITV's...

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TomVKlaveren published Man pleads not guilty to breaking into Oxted and East Grinstead...

A man has pleaded not guilty to stealing a large quantity of clothing in raids on shops in Oxted and East Grinstead. Phillip Hodson, of Barnett's Shaw, Oxted denied four counts of theft and two counts of burglary at a hearing at Guildford Crown Court today (July 27). The two counts of burglary relate to break-ins at two shops – Gas Station in Oxted on April 5 this year and FA Anderson Country Clothing in East Grinstead on March 28 this year. READ MORE: Lingfield's refurbished Co-op to...

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SamTruelove published ​New TK Maxx store to open in Crawley next month and will create...

A new TK Maxx will be opening in Crawley next month and the retailer is inviting people in the area to apply for job roles for the new store.The discount retail chain is set to open its latest store at the County Oak Retail Park, on London Road, on August 17 at 9am. TK Maxx, who already have a store in Kingsgate, said that the opening will create 35 new jobs.Part-time store associates, ranging from eight to 24-hour contracts over seven days a week, are still wanted and successful applicants will...

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SamTruelove published Man touches himself inappropriately in front of 15-year-old...

A man indecently exposed himself to a 15-year-girl who was walking home from school in Caterham last week. The girl, who was wearing her school uniform, was walking home along Coulsdon Road in Caterham-on-the-Hill at around 4pm last Thursday (July 20) when the man pulled up alongside her in his car. He was looking at her and touching himself inappropriately. She ignored him and carried on walking and he drove off. The man is described as white, in his mid-40s and of a large build. He was...

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Surrey Mirror published easyJet is hiring 1,200 new cabin crew based at Gatwick and other...

More than 1,200 new cabin crew are being hired by easyJet in the biggest recruitment drive in its history.The new crew members will work out of Gatwick and other bases in Europe.This is the most staff the airline has hired in its 21-year history - but it would not say how many of them will be based at Gatwick where it recently opened a state-of-the-art £2.7m academy. READ MORE: More than 100 people stranded at Gatwick Airport as parking company ceases trading The drive takes easyJet's...

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Surrey Mirror published Prison officer cleared following Downview sex scandal wins right...

A prison officer exonerated after being arrested on suspicion of being part of a sex scandal at a women's prison in Banstead has won the right to damages. James Marsh, 56, was working at HMP Downview when he was accused of sexual misconduct by a female prisoner. She claimed he had slapped her bottom and, after giving her alcohol one Christmas Eve, had sex with her.READ MORE: Attacks linked to UK animal killer intensify as cat and deer mutilated in Warlingham and SandersteadIn February 2010,...

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Summer 2017 Books To Read

On my summer reading list: Tin Man by Sarah Winman (Tinder Press) Confession: I have already finished reading Tin Man! It’s about the stories we tell ourselves about our lives, and how we tell them; love, and its complications and different colours; growing up; family, friendship, and how relationships become intertwined. The dual narration and … Continue reading Summer 2017 Books To Read →

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Surrey Mirror published Former Horley chef Mark Dixie admits two more shocking sex...

A former Horley chef jailed for raping and murdering an aspiring model has admitted two other shocking sex attacks on women.Mark Dixie worked as a chef at Ye Olde Six Bells pub in Horley when he was arrested for the rape and murder of aspiring model Sally Anne Bowman, for which he is serving a life sentence with a minimum term of 34 years.Dixie, 46, appeared at Southwark Crown Court yesterday (Wednesday) and admitted raping a woman in a Croydon park in 1987, when he was just 16.READ MORE:...

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