Fury as council refuses to pay out over Surrey's first criminal pothole
SURREY County Council has refused to pay out compensation over the county's first "criminal" pothole.The hole, in Gatton Bottom, Reigate, crippled 20 cars in one night.The situation became so desperate...
View ArticleWhere to find the best bluebells in Surrey this Easter
BLOOMING bluebells provide glorious carpets of colour across our woodlands at this time of year.One of the most vivid signs of the arrival of spring, their sight is one of the most magical experiences...
View ArticleDelays after a fire on a train at Three Bridges railway station
A FIRE on a train at Three Bridges railway station has caused delays of up to 60 minutes. Network Rail said the delays are expected to continue until approximately 9pm tonight, after some old railway...
View ArticleBanstead pupils give flowers to elderly people's homes
KIND-HEARTED youngsters at Banstead Community Junior School have delivered flowers to some of the nearby residential homes.It carries on a long-standing tradition at the school of working with the...
View ArticleRSPCA open day proves a roaring success - PHOTOS
AFTER rain and snow blighted the event in years gone by, Sunday's RSPCA fun day in South Godstone was entitled to good weather.In July 2012, the fair at the RSPCA centre in Eastbourne Road was wrecked...
View ArticleChaldon woman tells of rare nerve cell condition
A YEAR ago this month, Maija Bergs was diagnosed with PSP.The mother-of-four and grandmother-of-eight started to experience mood swings, her eyesight began to deteriorate and she found it difficult to...
View ArticleCharlwood church's plan to fell trees comes under fire from scientist
PLANS to fell three trees and cut back several others have prompted fierce criticism from a local scientist.Members of St Nicholas' Church, in Charlwood, want to work on more than 30 trees to improve...
View ArticleCould your canine be our newspaper cover star?
WOULD you like your beloved dog to be a cover star in this newspaper?Our Top Dog contest has been launched to find the prettiest pooch in East Surrey, tying in with National Pet Month this April.The...
View Article'I still talk to Olly Murs': X Factor star Joe McElderry on touring, opera...
J OE McElderry likes visiting new places. This is a bonus, because the Geordie singing star is currently at the start of a nationwide tour which will carry him through into the middle of the summer.It...
View ArticleSpanish goalkeeper set to snub Arsenal and Manchester United
ESPNAYOL goalkeeper Kiko Casilla says he is happy at the La Liga side and not looking to move, amid reported interest from Arsenal and Manchester United. The Premier League duo are both reportedly...
View ArticleMerstham keep alive play-off hopes with victory against Herne Bay as...
MERSTHAM kept alive their play-off hopes in the Ryman League Division One South with a 3-1 win against Herne Bay this afternoon (Saturday). The Moatsiders came from behind to beat Bay, keeping them...
View ArticleWhyteleafe take another step towards title with with against Corinthian
WHYTELEAFE moved to within touching distance of the Southern Counties East League title after a 3-0 win against Corinthian this afternoon (Saturday). Goals from Sam , Bentley Graham and skipper Jason...
View ArticleBanstead pupil shortlisted for Amnesty International photography award
A BANSTEAD pupil has been shortlisted for a prestigious photography award.Mikaela Zonfrillo, who attends Sutton High School, has been nominated for Amnesty International's Young Human Rights...
View ArticleSelling cakes is a business start for young students
CRACKING business ideas over Easter will help youngsters get on the path to entrepreneurial greatness.Budgens, in Walton-on-the-Hill, has teamed up with Year 5 and 6 classes at nearby Bramley Primary...
View ArticleNew technology is not just for the young, over-50s prove
BRITONS over the age of 50 are increasingly keeping up to date with technology and fashion, thanks to gadgets and trendy clothes being "handed up" by their children and grandchildren.A survey of almost...
View ArticleRedhill landfill stench 'can cause a nuisance' but is not toxic
THE stink from Redhill's landfill site is NOT TOXIC, according to Public Health England (PHE).For more than three months residents in the town and as far afield as Reigate and Tandridge have complained...
View ArticleWANTED: Do you recognise these people?
POLICE would like to speak to the people in these CCTV pictures in relation to crimes in the area. If you are the person pictured, or recognise anyone photographed, please call officers on 101 quoting...
View ArticleThe Smiths are on target as South Park win at Epsom & Ewell
DESPITE being crowned Combined Counties League Premier Division champions last week, South Park suffered no hangover yesterday (Saturday) as they won 2-0 at Epsom & Ewell. Second half goals from...
View ArticleWhyteleafe one point from title after convincing home win
WHYTELEAFE maintained their promotion push with a convincing 3-0 win over Corinthian yesterday (Saturday). However, a narrow 1-0 victory for rivals Ashford United over Tunbridge Wells means a point is...
View ArticleWinners of Surrey Mirror Series' Baby and Toddler of the Year 2014 revealed
EAST Surrey's top tots and bonnie babies have emerged from among the hundreds who entered our hotly-contested Baby and Toddler of the Year awards.The winners have now claimed their prizes after more...
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