A Poem for Every Day of the Year

Happy National Poetry Day!  I can think of no better way to mark National Poetry Day than to tell you about this lovely new anthology of poems. Thoughtfully divided into a poem a day, the poems often relate to seasons or anniversaries as well as poems you simply must read. Poets include my favourites like … Continue reading A Poem for Every Day of the Year →

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Non-Fiction September

I have particularly enjoyed reading some non-fiction this month… The World Broke In Two by Bill Goldstein An absolutely fascinating study on what happened in 1922 – one crucial year that shaped modernist literature. Focusing predominantly on four writers, Virginia Woolf, T. S. Eliot, D. H. Lawrence and E. M. Forster, Bill Goldstein explores their … Continue reading Non-Fiction September →

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Face Wash for Sensitive Skin

Usually those with sensitive skin get palmed off with a cleansing milk, which can be great… but sometimes we need more. Enter: Neal’s Yard Remedies Rose Facial Wash. It’s a gel-like formulation, which made my dry and dehydrated skin nervous at first. But there was no need to worry. It is so gentle while it … Continue reading Face Wash for Sensitive Skin →

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LukeJarmyn published Surrey County Council u-turn on plans to close Dorking and...

Plans that could have seen rubbish tips in Dorking and Warlingham permanently closed have been scrapped by Surrey County Council (SCC).Four recycling centres across Surrey would have closed under the proposal but the council performed a u-turn after almost 14,000 people responded during a consultation.But there are still set to be reduced opening hours and an end to the free daily allowance of non-household waste, which means any amount would incur a charge, as well as measures to ensure that...

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LukeJarmyn published 3,000 home garden village in Mole Valley 'could be built near...

A new 3,000-home village in Mole Valley would be best suited "near the Ockley area" according to a councillor who agrees that the north of the district is already too built up.In July the district council outlined three options for building enough homes to meet the demands of a growing population without losing too much green belt land.A consultation was run until September 1 on the Future Mole Valley plan, a blueprint for where 5,900 homes and other developments could be built from...

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SarahEvGeorge published Wanted man Mark Heanan charged with eight offences after police...

A wanted man who was missing from an open prison has been charged with eight offences after being arrested in Warlingham following a car chase with police.Mark Heanan, 31, was reported missing to police on Tuesday, August 1, after being discovered to be absent when a roll call was made at Hollesley Bay open prison, in Suffolk, at 5pm that day.An appeal was put out by Surrey Police because Heanan is known to have links to east Surrey, having gone to Oxted School and lived in the area in the...

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Beef Stew

You know how much I love my comfort food. Last week I made this  beef stew… And I thought I’d share the recipe… Maybe to make this weekend? It’s delicious. Hearty, tender beef with sweet carrots, leeks and sharp parsnips, served under a cloud of mashed potato. For four people, you will need: A small … Continue reading Beef Stew →

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SarahEvGeorge published Banstead paralympian tells how sport helped her get over...

A Banstead Paralympian who was left paralysed from the waist down after being invloved in "life-changing" car crash has told of how she turned her life around to become a successful athlete following the "devastating" collision.Tania Nadarajah, 37, lost the feeling in both of her legs after her spinal cord was badly damaged during the incident Surrey in 2009. During her ten-month recovery period in hospital, Tania developed her interest in sport and used archery as a way to...

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Surrey Mirror published Old Reigatian start league campaign with win over London Exiles

OLD Reigatian kicked off their season with a well-deserved victory over London Exiles on Saturday.OR dominated from the whistle with the scrum turning over the Exiles' ball several times as well as free-flowing play from the backs and the pace of Oli Wall and Ben Cook causing problems. It took 12 minutes for them to register the first score, with new prop Jamie Gregory collecting the ball and touching down under the posts to make Joe Gale's conversion easy.Jack Wheeler then doubled the...

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Surrey Mirror published Kozminski frustrated as Warlingham lose out on the road

WARLINGHAM travelled down to Southampton full of optimism for their opening London Three South West fixture.Despite missing a handful of key players from last week's victory over Lewes, Warlingham handed debuts to four new signings.Warlingham were slow out of the blocks and with less than a minute gone, the Trojans backline showed slick hands down the five metre channel to go in for the first score. Successfully converted from the touchline 7-0.Warlingham regrouped and went on to dominate large...

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Surrey Mirror published Chipstead's Ronnie Sullivan, 12, wins first leg of U21 snooker...

A YOUNG Surrey snooker player delivered a performance and a post-match interview that belied his tender years.Ronnie Sullivan spoke about the importance of focusing on his own game after winning the first leg of the Cuestars South of England U21 Bronze Tour.The 12-year-old from Chipstead defeated first-time finalist Riccardo Drayton 2-0 to claim maximum points at Waterlooville Sports Bar.Now established as one of the early favourites for the rankings title, Sullivan insists there is "no...

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Surrey Mirror published Redhill & Reigate Artistic Roller Skating Club shine at...

EIGHT skaters from Redhill & Reigate Artistic Roller Skating Club travelled to Wales recently to take part in their first international competition.More than 300 skaters took part in the event at Cardiff City House of Sport.Maria Ionescu won gold in the 15+ event with Sam Christien narrowly missing out on the medals this time in fourth place.In the beginners section Charlotte Davies skated a very strong programme to finish in second place winning her first medal for the club in her first...

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Surrey Mirror published Whyteleafe narrow in on table top spot after wins over Shoreham...

WHYTELEAFE'S strong start to the season continued with a fine 2-0 victory over Guernsey that keeps them in second place, behind the leaders Walton Casuals on goals scored.After Saturday's 2-0 win over struggling Shoreham, Leigh Dynan's men left it late on Tuesday to get the goals that kept their run going.Guernsey had the first chance of the match in the fifth minute when Charlton Gauvin headed over from Kyle Smith's cross but the home side soon had the upper hand.Andrew Musungu shot...

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SamTruelove published Banstead mum reveals what it is like when your child is diagnosed...

The mum of a young woman from Banstead who was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer at the age of 21 has recalled the shocking and terrifying experience the family went through.Beth Semikin, now 23, was diagnosed with epithelioid sarcoma in June 2015 and was forced to drop out of university and leave her two part time jobs while she fought the disease. Around six months prior to diagnosis, Beth began experiencing constant pain in her back and after initial scans missed a tumour between her spine...

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SarahEvGeorge published These mums brought a rock-painting craze to Surrey and think it...

Finding creative ways to get kids exploring outdoors can be a big challenge, especially when so many children would prefer to watch TV or borrow mum's iPad.But two Surrey mums - from Westcott and Caterham - have managed to get hundreds of youngsters from all over the county interested in getting out and about within a matter of weeks, by encouraging them to paint and hide rocks."The rules of rock-hunting are pretty simple," explained mum-of-one Pettrina Keough, who has seen more than...

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TMackintosh published Arson investigation launched after fire in Reigate town centre

An arson investigation has been launched after a set of trees near the Reigate and Banstead Borough Council offices were "deliberately" set on fire, yesterday evening (September 11).One crew of firefighters from Salfords Fire Station was called out to deal with the fire which was reported just after 6.30pm.The Surrey Fire and Rescue Service's watch commander Charlie Gunn said no one was injured, but the cause of the fire was being treated as suspicious.READ MORE: Man proposes in tiny...

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TomVKlaveren published Permission granted to turn Surrey Yeoman into restaurant but...

Permission has been granted for the last pub on Dorking High Street to be turned into a restaurant, however nobody has come forward with an offer despite it having been on the market since April.The Surrey Yeoman closed for refurbishment in March this year but did not reopen as expected on April 19 and it was later revealed that the building had been bought by a property developer.Warrant Properties submitted a planning application to convert the Grade II listed pub into a restaurant which was...

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SarahEvGeorge published Incredibly cute senior dogs sent to Waterloo station to cheer up...

Two adorable rescue dogs were brought into Waterloo station to put a smile on the faces of commuters caught up in the disruption caused by the £800 million works to upgrade the station. The pair of senior Jack Russell terriers - Mollie, 14, and Millie, 16 - from Battersea Dogs and Cats home, were taken along to the capital's busiest railway station, which is used by many Mole Valley commuters, at the end of August. READ MORE: Redhill family celebrates with champagne as 'stolen' puppy...

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donnaprior published Victorian house in Dorking comes with cellar thought to be linked...

An imposing Victorian villa on sale in Dorking has a secret cellar which could be linked to a pub that stood on the site centuries ago.The grand old house hides not one but two cellars underneath its floorboards, one of which is thought to be a connection to the town's publican history.The first cellar, which is thought to have been part of the house when it was built, is linked via a passage to the second cellar, which was there long before the house was.On sale for a guide price of...

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Surrey Mirror published Remastered wartime epic Dunkirk to be screened on Camber Sands...

Classic Second World War epic Dunkirk is to be screened on Camber Sands beach at a 1940s themed event that will take you back to wartime Britain.Leslie Norman's 1957 film has been restored in association with The Luna Cinema, which has held screenings at Reigate's Priory Park, and Vintage By Hemingway.The film will be shown on Camber Sands beach in Rye, East Sussex, where scenes were originally filmed because it resembled the beaches at Dunkirk, on Wednesday, September 20 and Thursday, September...

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Surrey Mirror published Person from Epsom among nine in South East to die from taking...

Figures from the Office for National Statistics have revealed that nine deaths where the drugs were involved were registered in the region in 2016.That is the most ecstasy- and MDMA-related deaths seen in the South East since 2007, when eight people again died after using the drugs.. It's up from eight deaths in 2015, and just two deaths in 2010. It's also far higher than the number of deaths seen at any time in the 90s, when MDMA was a popular party drug. The increase is a trend that can be...

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Surrey Mirror published Man proposes in tiny plane 3,000 feet above English Channel

A floor layer who spends his working life low to the ground has proven that the sky is the limit when it comes to romance after proposing to his girlfriend 3,000 feet above the English Channel.Simon Bannister, 29, who grew up in Leatherhead, got his private pilot's licence at Redhill Aerodrome in July 2016 and decided this year to turn his eight years of training into the ultimate romantic gesture.On Saturday, August 19 Simon finished doing his pre-flight checks at Redhill Aerodrome and took off...

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LukeJarmyn published The six Surrey restaurants to make it into the Waitrose Good Food...

Six Surrey restaurants have been named among the best in the country after being included in the 2018 Waitrose Good Food Guide.The recently released guide celebrates "culinary flair in all its forms", selecting what it feels are the best in class for their overall dining experience.One restaurant in Epsom earned a coveted place in the guide for 2018 but you have to go a little further away from east Surrey if you want to visit the others.We take a look at the six that made the cut.READ...

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SamTruelove published Homeowners warned of rat infestation this autumn as temperatures...

Surrey residents are being warned to protect their homes from a possible rat infestation this autumn. Rat invasions are expected to soar in the coming months due to cooler temperatures and wet weather, as the rodents abandon summer habitats and head inside for food and shelter.The British Pest Control Association (BPCA) have warned homeowners around the country to be vigilant. Dee Ward-Thompson, BPCA's technical manager, said: "Rain washes rats out of sewers and other nesting places and,...

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SarahEvGeorge published Hundreds call for Surrey County Council to scrap any positions...

More than 900 people have called on Surrey County Council (SCC) to stop paying any of its staff more than £50,000 a year after it was revealed chief executive David McNulty received an annual pay packet of more than £210,000.A petition, which was started by Leatherhead resident Gerald Harvard has received 960 signatures - enough for it to be considered by the council.Because of the high number of signatures it attracted, the petition, titled "'abolish the post of chief executive...

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SamTruelove published ​The incredible story of the Ashtead soldier who defused a bomb...

A World War Two soldier who lived in Ashtead for 65 years has been labelled a "hero" as his family recall how he bravely defused a bomb which fell into a church in Malta 75 years ago.Captain Rowland Hilliar, who was known as Ron, is to be honoured for saving hundreds of lives, in a ceremony in Malta next week.His family has spoken of his remarkable bravery ahead of the event.Captain Hilliar was a member of the Royal Engineers Bomb Disposal unit, part of the British Army, during the...

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CraigSimpson published Grandad 'driven to brink of suicide by beatings and sexual abuse'...

A former resident of a children's home where sexual abuse and violence are alleged to have taken place says that he was driven to the brink of suicide because there was "no way out" of his horrific memories.Martin Steward says he was moments away from taking his own life because "the demons were still there" five decades after he claims to have suffered relentless beatings and sexual abuse at Beechholme children's home.The home, which stood in Fir Tree Road, Banstead, is now...

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Surrey Mirror published The five giant waterslides about to open at the revamped Coral...

Five giant waterslides are due to open this month at the revamped Coral Reef Waterworld just outside Surrey.With sound and light shows, lasers, a 360 degree video projection, speed sensors and rafts, it's clear these are not run-of the mill slides.So it's got to be worth the journey to the park in Bracknell Forest, which takes about 45 minutes from Reigate or Dorking.The names sound exciting in themselves – they are called Storm Chaser, Aqua Splash, The Cannon, Poseidon's Peril and...

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DeborahMorris published The Junction pub in Redhill now has a huge vegan and gluten free...

The Junction pub in Redhill has revamped its menu with more vegan and gluten free friendly meals.Previously customers to the town centre pub, on the corner of the High Street and Station Road, had to ask what the vegan or gluten free options were, but now everything is clearly labelled as vegan and/or gluten free on the updated menu.Chef and landlord Sai Aung Tun rebranded the restaurant side of The Junction as Sai Kitchen last month, and launched his new-look menu, which continues to serve...

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DeborahMorris published ​This is when you can visit the mysterious caves hidden beneath...

Away from the bustle and traffic of Reigate High Street and deep below the tranquil grounds of Castle Gardens is a hidden maze of tunnels and caves.You might pass the blue doors as you walk up and down the Tunnel Road – perhaps you know Reigate caves hide behind them but have never got round to visiting on one of the open days.Or maybe you never even knew they existed, under the ground beneath your feet.Reigate caves open the second Saturday of each month between May and September, so this...

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SamTruelove published Police confiscate t-shirts from teens using them to cover faces...

Two teenagers who had covered their faces with clothing were stopped and searched by police in Redhill after they were thought to be acting "suspiciously" around cars.Surrey Police officers stopped the two males on Brook Road in the early hours of yesterday morning (Thursday) following a call from a member of the public.No prohibited items were found in their possession as a result of the search but two ripped up t-shirts, which they were using to cover their faces, were confiscated. A...

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Surrey Mirror published Two wagons needed to clear rubbish after 'despicable' fly-tip on...

A ton and a half of rubbish was dumped on a "beautiful" road in East Grinstead in a "disgusting" act of fly-tipping.Local residents were shocked to see a slew of waste scattered along Vowels Lane, with reports suggesting the heap of rubbish stretched for 50 yards down the country road.The reportedly four foot deep trail of rubbish was first spotted along the lane close to Kingscote Kennels and Cattery on Tuesday (September 5).It was reported to Mid Sussex District Council who...

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donnaprior published The perfect house for horse lovers is on sale near Reigate for...

Horse riding is a hobby which comes with some practical difficulties, particularly when it comes to buying a new home.You'll need access to nearby bridleways, plenty of open space around you and not to mention somewhere to park that cumbersome horse.Luckily this property near Reigate comes with all the essentials for an equestrian lifestyle.Set in secluded grounds of about three and a half acres at Home Field Farm in Upper Gatton, Well Cottage comes with horse box parking, access to a bridle...

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TomVKlaveren published How East Surrey and Mole Valley's most dangerous road may be made...

A Surrey main road where there have been 95 collisions resulting in death or injury in the last five years is being considered for a major safety overhaul by the county council.The A217, which runs between Reigate and Horley through towns including Sidlow, Salfords and Hookwood, is rated by the Road Safety Foundation as one of the top 50 most dangerous A-road routes in the county.In response to this Surrey County Council is proposing to apply for up to £900,000 of government money to...

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SamTruelove published ​Tatsfield nursery where toddlers play in 'underwater cavern'...

A nursery team in Tatsfield who "go the extra mile" have been rated 'outstanding' by Ofsted in its first inspection - just two years after opening.Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Tatsfield, on Church Hill, was given the best rating possible in all areas assessed by the education watchdog following the inspection on August 17. The nursery, which opened in June 2015 and accounts for 62 children aged between the ages of seven months and four, was praised for its "exceptional range of...

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Surrey Mirror published If you're looking for a Christmas job, Argos is recruiting in...

Although Christmas is still more than three months away, lots of people in Surrey are probably looking for ways to pocket a bit of extra cash to pay for gifts. If you're looking for a job to tide you over this festive season, high street retail giant Argos is looking for 10,000 temporary workers to cope with the extra workload this Christmas.The chain is looking for people to take on dozens of temporary roles across its Surrey branches, including as customer advisors and stock assistants.The...

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SarahEvGeorge published Vulnerable man Richard Hamilton has gone missing without his...

Police are appealing for the public's help to find a man who is believed to have gone missing without his medication or a mobile phone. Richard Hamilton, 52, was last seen on Wednesday morning (September 6) at around 10am in Epsom. Officers say they are concerned for Mr Hamilton's welfare and describe him as "vulnerable".READ MORE: Two men arrested after 'gun was fired' in EpsomHe is described as white, 6ft 2in tall and of stocky build. He is balding and has grey hair and blue...

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SamTruelove published Teenager taken to hospital with 'multiple injuries' after crash...

A motorcyclist has suffered "multiple injuries" after colliding with parked vehicles in East Grinstead last night (Thursday, September 7). A white Derbi Senda motorbike is believed to have collided with four parked vehicles in Dunnings Road, East Grinstead just before 7pm. The driver, a 19-year-old from the town, was taken to the Royal Sussex County Hospital, in Brighton, by paramedics from the South East Cost Ambulance Service (SECAmb) READ MORE: Crawley Down dad involved in a...

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SarahEvGeorge published Five-mile queues on the M23 after car crash at roundabout near...

There are long queues of up to five miles on the M23 southbound this morning (September 8) after a two-car crash near Gatwick Airport. The crash happened near the North Terminal Roundabout, on Airport Way, shortly before 7am. READ MORE: Shocking undercover footage shows detainee being 'choked and mocked' at Gatwick immigration centre This is currently causing M23 traffic to be backed up from Junction 9 (for Gatwick) back to Junction 7 (for the M25), which will add up to 30 minutes to journey...

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TomVKlaveren published Long M25 delays between Godstone and Leatherhead due to broken...

There are delays on the M25 this evening after a broken down car near Godstone forced the closure of one lane. Motorists are experiencing delays on the anti-clockwise carriageway between junction six for Godstone and junction nine for Leatherhead after a car broke down between Godstone and the Clacket Lane services. READ MORE: Plan to build new primary at Redhill law courts moves step closer as Sandcross becomes academy The car has now been removed and all lanes on the stretch reopened ...

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CraigSimpson published Married couple alleged to have taken razor to daughter's chest in...

Two parents who stood accused of using a razor to cut their daughter's chest to allegedly remove a "curse" on the advice of an African witch doctor have been acquitted of two charges each.The Tadworth couple were each charged with assault and neglect of their child, who the court heard often smelled of urine and faeces when she arrived at school.It was alleged that the pair sought the help of a witch doctor in Malawi to lift a "curse" using "black magic".This cure...

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Surrey Mirror published Plan to build new primary at Redhill law courts moves step closer...

A plan to build a new independent school at the site of Redhill's former law courts has moved a step closer after a Reigate primary converted to an academy.Sandcross School has converted to an academy under the name Everychild Trust and because academies get their funding directly from central government, they are now free to consult with the Department for Education on a proposal to build a new independent school in Redhill.The aim is to ease the pressure on Sandcross School, which is Surrey's...

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SamTruelove published ​Asda recall fish pie due to concerns it may cause allergic...

Supermarket giant Asda has issued a recall for a fish pie due to concerns it may cause those who consume it an allergic reaction.Customers who have purchased the Asda Classic Fish Pie, weighing 800g and with a use by date of September 7, are being urged to take it back to their nearby store immediately for a full refund. Instead of the pie containing fish, it has been found that it is instead a pulled chicken and bacon pie which also contains mustard – something which some customers are...

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Surrey Mirror published Horley care home ordered to pay £210,000 over death of...

The company running a care home in Horley has been ordered to pay £210,000 over the death of a man whose pyjamas caught fire when he was left smoking unattended.Wheelchair-bound Gordon Boxall became engulfed in flames when a cigarette he was smoking ignited his pyjamas, after he had been treated by paraffin-based creams for a skin condition.The 66-year-old, who had Parkinson's disease, died from his injuries despite being airlifted to St George's Hospital, Tooting following the tragic...

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SarahEvGeorge published Surrey just became the most expensive place in the country to buy...

If you love to settle down with a pint in a Surrey pub after work on a Friday evening, we have some bad news. For the first time, Surrey has overtaken London as the most expensive place to buy a pint of beer, a new study has found. The average price of a pint in a Surrey pub is now £4.40, compared to £4.20 in the capital, according to the Good Pub Guide. READ MORE: The new beer that is made with leftover bread from a Reigate bakery This makes the typical Surrey pint more than...

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SarahEvGeorge published Firefighters called to bonfire 'at a traveller's wake' which had...

Firefighters from Godstone Fire Station were called out last night (September 6) after a bonfire which had been burning for days at a wake near Redhill grew when it was left unattended. The crew rushed to the scene of the blaze, in a field off Coneybury, in Bletchingley, at 7.30pm after a member of the public alerted 999 to the increasing size of the fire. READ MORE: The A22 at South Godstone has reopened - two weeks early David Elson, Crew Commander at the fire station, said: "We were...

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SarahEvGeorge published Two men to appear in court charged with string of burglaries in...

Two young men, including one from Crawley, will appear in court next month charged with carrying out a spate of burglaries in the Crawley area. Jordan Bellamy, 24, of Ditchling Hill, in Crawley, and 18-year-old Levi Bellamy, 18, of Daubeny Close, Bristol, were arrested on Monday (September 4 after) officers were called to reports of a break-in at a home on Firle Close, in Crawley. During the burglary, a wallet, cash and tobacco were stolen. Officers arrested the pair at the scene on suspicion of...

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Surrey Mirror published Police called in to help with car park chaos and 'road rage'...

"Shambolic" parking arrangements at a Little Mix concert left thousands of fans frustrated as heavy congestion meant it took some hours to even leave the site and left a tiny Sussex village gridlocked.The superstar girl band performed their 'Summer Shout Out' tour at the South of England Event Centre, in Ardingly, on Friday (September 1).Fans took to social media to complain about the time it took to leave them to leave the site.Fan and mother-of-two Gemma Pleasance, 34, from...

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TomVKlaveren published Concerns grow for missing 12-year-old girl last seen in Horley

Surrey Police are appealing for help in finding a missing 12-year-old girl who was last seen in Horley.Winnie Maugham was last seen yesterday (September 5) and officers are now growing increasingly concerned for her welfare.Winnie is described by police as white, 4ft 7in tall and of a small build. She has black hair and dark eyes.READ MORE: Tributes to 'incredibly dedicated' Westcott speech therapist who helped singers and politicians It is thought she may have travelled to London.Winnie is not...

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Surrey Mirror published Someone keeps stealing post boxes in Surrey

Two Royal Mail post boxes have been cut down and stolen from the Tandridge district in the past three days. The first theft happened at around 9.40pm on Sunday (September 3), when Surrey Police received reports of two men cutting down a post box on Chalkpit Lane, in Oxted, at its junction with Hamfield Close. Police believe the post box was then loaded into a blue or black estate vehicle.READ MORE: Owner of Paul James Jewellers in Oxted says partner was threatened with gun in armed raid A second...

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TomVKlaveren published Leatherhead bypass to be closed for most of tomorrow

A major Leatherhead road is set to be closed for most the day tomorrow (September 7) while work to repair the carriageway is carried out.The A24 Leatherhead bypass will be closed from 9.30am until 4pm tomorrow between the Givons Grove and Beaverbrook roundabouts. The work, authorised by Surrey County Council, is to repair part of the central area of the road which is "shedding chips". READ MORE: Burying your loved one in Mole Valley 'will cost more than anywhere else in the South East'...

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SamTruelove published Crawley Down dad involved in a near-death car crash turns life...

A Crawley Down dad who "hit rock bottom" when he put on a lot of weight while recovering from a near-death car crash has said being a good role model for his two young daughters was the catalyst for him to get in shape and set up a new business.Ben Hulme ballooned to 17 stone 5lb after breaking and dislocating his neck in a car crash Germany in 2010.The 34-year-old had a metal plate as well as pins inserted into his neck during an operation following the collision and during the two...

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Surrey Mirror published Column: Badgers which were at death's door will now live...

Earlier this year we had some surprise arrivals, when two badger cubs were brought to the centre. We are not a rescue centre and usually pass injured or abandoned animals on to dedicated wildlife rescue charities. But these two cubs were on death's door.It was obvious that they must have been out of their sett overnight and had not eaten for a couple of days. These small cubs were stone cold and covered in fleas and ticks, and we didn't think they would last the night.With this in mind we kept...

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Surrey Mirror published Lingfield Nursery School achieves 'outstanding' Ofsted rating

A Blindley Heath nursery which has an extensive outdoor play area and live animals on-site to help children learn about living things has been rated 'outstanding' by Ofsted.Lingfield Nursery School, at Bank Farm in Ray Lane, has received the rare and coveted top score from the education watchdog following an inspection on July 26.The nursery for 0-4-year-olds was rated 'outstanding' in all areas including quality of teaching, effectiveness of the leadership and management, and outcomes for...

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