Time to nominate your unsung heroes
NOMINATIONS are open to reward the community's unsung heroes who give up their time for people in Reigate and Banstead.Dedicated individuals, groups and businesses can be nominated for the Mayor's...
View ArticleLATEST CCTV: Police would like to speak to 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 in one of these pictures, or recognise anyone photographed, please call officers...
View ArticleTruffles are one of life's delight at new Reigate cafe
WELCOME to a world of truffle pancakes for breakfast, truffle crumpets for lunch and spiced truffle courgette cake for dinner.Such is the passion of Andrew Newlands for this mass of chocolate...
View ArticleM25 junction at Godstone branded a litter hotspot by county council leader
LITTER at Godstone's M25 junction will be tackled as part of a new campaign by Surrey County Council.The roundabout was cited by council leader David Hodge as one of Surrey's "litter hotspots" as he...
View ArticleMan pleads guilty to Bletchingley Post Office robbery
A CRAWLEY man has pleaded guilty to robbing a post office in Bletchingley on New Year's Eve. Daniel Brady, 28, of Ifield Road in Crawley admitted two counts of robbery and one of attempted robbery when...
View ArticleLocal authorities criticised over lack of school places in Horley
LOCAL authorities have been lambasted by parents for not ensuring the number of primary school places matches housing growth.As part of Reigate and Banstead Borough Council's Horley Masterplan, 2,600...
View ArticleMerstham make light-work of Chaldon
Fuller's County League Division Two Chaldon CMO 62 Merstham 66-2 Merstham took a comprehensive victory against Chaldon CMO on a damp wicket at Quality Street on Saturday, earning maximum points for the...
View ArticlePolice appeal after jewellery stolen in Reigate burglary
POLICE are investigating after gold jewellery was stolen from a home in Reigate. A safe and high value necklaces, bangles, earrings and watches were stolen from a house in Windermere Way on Friday...
View ArticleMan robbed at knifepoint in Epsom
A MAN was robbed at knifepoint in a daylight attack in Epsom. The victim, a man in his 30s, was driving along Ruxley Lane in Epsom at around 4.30pm on Saturday (May 10) when a dark-coloured Ford Focus...
View ArticlePICTURE: Cannabis factory found in Ewell
A CANNABIS factory has been found in Ewell - the second discovered in the village in eight months. Two people have been arrested in connection with cultivating the Class B drug. At the end of April...
View ArticleIndependent committee members resign over Surrey County Council allowances hike
ALL members of the independent panel set up to review Surrey County Council allowances have resigned after councillors voted to ignore their recommendations and increase allowances. Last week, the...
View ArticleNewcastle United plan summer raid for Aston Villa stars
Newcastle United manager Alan Pardew is readying a bid for Aston Villa pair Fabian Delph and Andreas Weimman. With Villa Park club having been put up for sale today by owner Randy Lerner, Newcastle...
View ArticleBletchingley pupils celebrate after becoming national chess champions
CHECK this out - pupils at The Hawthorns School in Bletchingley have enjoyed national success at chess.They won several individual competitions in the Independent Association of Prep Schools chess...
View ArticleHappy Birthday! Salfords great-grandad celebrates his centenary
A SALFORDS great grandfather has celebrated his 100th birthday, surrounded by more than 70 friends and family members.Harry Sadler celebrated his centenary in style with a big party on April 24 at...
View ArticleRedhill care firm looking to recruit 100 more staff
A HOMECARE provider is out to recruit 100 more employees following its move to Redhill.The huge rise in its staff represents a three-fold increase – and is a vote of confidence for the up-and-coming...
View ArticleCouncil workers repair one pothole on "minefield" road and leave dozens of...
A "MINEFIELD" road littered with potholes remains a hazard to residents, despite a council repair team spending an hour there last week.The pothole repair team, dispatched by Surrey County Council,...
View ArticleReigate Priory fall short in ECB National Club Championship
Newly promoted East Molesey produced a shock as they beat the Reigate Priory second XI. Richard Stevens (50), Steve Cross (2-24) and Chris Wigley (2-34) were the stand-out performs for the Priory. The...
View ArticleWeather puts a dampener on Banstead's opening weekend
Banstead first XI's Ryman Surrey Championship Premier Division season started in damp conditions with a loss to Sunbury. Put in to bat, Banstead lost their first two wickets for 16 runs before the...
View ArticleFather and son pair guilty over violent cash-in-transit robbery on Tattenham...
A FATHER and son team have been found guilty of stealing £45,000 in a violent cash-in-transit robbery last year. Terrance James Clark, 50 and Lewis James Clark, 27, both of Thessaly Road in Battersea,...
View ArticleOxted School pupils stride out for charities
ENERGETIC pupils at one of the area's largest schools are striding out to raise funds.About half the students at 2,000-place Oxted School will be taking part in a sponsored walk on May 24.And this...
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