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Redhill historian suggests sunken roundabout to reduce congestion
THE picture of the 1968 flooding in Redhill town centre that I showed at my recent Redhill: The Diamond Years presentation in the Harlequin Theatre prompted the biggest "we were there" reaction from...
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East Surrey Hospital A&E staff join national 'tweetathon'
TOOTHACHE, earache and three-year-old knee pain were just some of the maladies recorded in a "day in the life" of the emergency department at East Surrey Hospital.As part of a nationwide "tweetathon",...
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Weight loss tips: Is it better to slim down quickly or slowly?
HERE is a question I get asked a lot: does slow and steady win the race?The "race" is about fat loss, and the question is: "Is it better to lose weight quickly or slowly?"This is a fantastic question,...
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Oxted head teacher 'determined' to improve school after disappointing Ofsted...
THE head teacher of Downs Way School in Oxted is "determined" to improve her school after a disappointing Ofsted inspection.According to the education watchdog the school is in need of improvement, and...
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A23/M23 interchange in Hooley gets boost from Government
A 20-YEAR campaign to ease the daily gridlock at a "nightmare" traffic blackspot has received a major boost from a Government minister.A group spearheaded by Reigate MP Crispin Blunt met transport...
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Surrey firefighters hit callout target 90% of the time
FIREFIGHTERS are called out to an average of 21 incidents a day in Surrey – and overall they get to 90 per cent within the target time, according to new statistics.Figures obtained using the Freedom of...
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Supervisor retires after 25 years at Lingfield Primary School
A SCHOOL worker who has looked after more than 1,000 children over 25 years has retired.Lunchtime supervisor Joan Brewer waved goodbye to Lingfield Primary School – where 29 of her family members have...
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Reigate and Banstead structures given local listed status
FROM horse troughs to General Montgomery's Second World War bunker, more than 100 structures across the borough have been given local listed status.Cast iron fingerposts and mile markers – the satnavs...
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Surrey County Council chief executive hits back over castle conference criticism
A TOP council official who came under fire over a two-day conference held at a castle has defended the event.More than £4,000 of taxpayers' money was spent sending 26 councillors and several officers...
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Epsom youth club celebrates as former member David Weir is awarded a CBE
The Epsom youth club that Paralympic gold medallist David Weir attended has spoken of its pride after he was awarded a CBE in the New Years Honours List.Weir, a wheelchair athlete, won four gold medals...
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Teenagers become first members of Reigate apprenticeship scheme
TWO teenagers have turned their back on university to join the world of work with one of Reigate's fastest-growing companies.While studying at Reigate College, Sam Freeman and Ayesha Williams decided...
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Trial date set for Warlingham man accused of having chemical weapons
A TRIAL date has been set for a Warlingham man accused of possessing dangerous or noxious chemicals with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.Duncan Railton, 41, of Cranmer Close, denied the charge...
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Villages cut off as River Mole bursts its banks on Christmas Day
TORRENTIAL rain left several villages almost isolated on Christmas Day.More than 30mm of rain fell in less than 24 hours, causing the River Mole to burst its banks.Parts of Leigh, Betchworth and...
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Leatherhead business awards 2013 to be launched at new annual conference
THIS year's Leatherhead and District Business Awards will kick off at a new annual business conference.The Leatherhead and District Chamber of Commerce will launch the awards scheme at the first ever...
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Leatherhead firefighters praised for helping residents after Christmas Day...
HOUSEHOLDERS have praised firefighters and criticised local councils over their responses to a flood which threatened homes on Christmas Day.Several inches of water had gathered in The Old Street,...
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Dorking travel entrepreneur tells of mistaking MBE letter for tax bill
A TRAVEL entrepreneur has been appointed MBE in the New Year's Honours list for services to the community and the environment.Dr Mel Mehmet, of Vincent Lane, Dorking, was recognised for his work with...
View ArticleMaking your New Year resolutions beautiful
Advertisement feature With Christmas fast approaching and the New Year just around the corner, more and more of us are considering a number of New Year's resolutions. As well as ways to make us look...
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Leatherhead manager after New Year victory: 'We've played better and lost'
"WE'VE played better and lost," was the message from Leatherhead manager Richard Brady on New Year's Day.He had watched his side grind out a 3-1 victory at home to Walton & Hersham to continue...
View Article'Use it or lose it' warning over club
A BRANCH of the Royal British Legion could close unless more people use the club, members have warned.Dwindling usage of the Leatherhead and Fetcham branch's club in Upper Fairfield Road, Leatherhead,...
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Caterham estate to have roads named after town's historic people and places
ILLUSTRIOUS people and places from Caterham's past are to be among the road names for a 161-home complex in the town.Work began in November on the major development scheme off Coulsdon Road, with the...
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