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Dorking and Bookham pupils take part in mock criminal assault court case
PUPILS found themselves in the dock – and behind the bench – as they took part in mock trials as part of a national competition.Students from the Howard of Effingham School in Bookham and The Ashcombe...
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Effingham & Leatherhead at the double
EFFINGHAM & Leatherhead welcomed Camberley to a wet and windy Brown's Lane on Saturday, looking to complete the double over the bottom side having narrowly won the reverse fixture.The Eagles made a...
View ArticleCigarettes stolen from Oxted Co-op
THIEVES made off with thousands of pounds worth of cigarettes after they threw "huge boulders" through a glass shop front.Three lumps of rock are said to have been thrown through the window of the...
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Changes to fire cover in East Surrey approved
A MAJOR reshuffle of fire cover in the borough has been approved.The changes, which include the construction of two new fire stations, are designed to improve response times.Rubber-stamped at a cabinet...
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Mayday producer on filming in Dorking and a possible sequel
TELEVISION producers are eyeing up picturesque Mole Valley as a possible location for future shows, following the success of BBC thriller Mayday.The five-part murder mystery with a mystical twist was...
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Antique shop fire closes Dorking street - UPDATE
A fire is in progress in Dorking's West Street. Eyewitness Kevin Parrott reported three fire engines were at the scene in West Street, a street known for its many antique shops. A crew from Dorking...
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No one hurt as fire destroys workshop in Dorking: LATEST
NO ONE was injured as a fire gutted an antiques workshop in Dorking. The workshop behind Elias Antiques - also known as the Dorking Desk Shop - in West Street, was destroyed by a blaze which started at...
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Badger baiting warning after suspicious incident in Westcott
FEARS have been raised that Mole Valley's badgers are in danger of suffering a cruel death for "sport".Police are warning residents to be vigilant after two men with a spade and a dog were interrupted...
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Ashtead Spring Clean successful despite freezing weather conditions
IT MAY not have felt like spring, but freezing conditions didn't stop enthusiastic residents leaving their warm homes to give their village a clean at the weekend.Enough was collected at the Ashtead...
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Surrey Chambers of Commerce chairman describes budget as 'damp squib'
THAT red briefcase contained a mixed bag for Surrey residents, according to community and business groups.As East Surrey digests the implications of George Osborne's budget, highs and lows have been...
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Call for action to support isolated elderly people in East Surrey
MORE must be done to tackle isolation among the elderly.That's the plea from those working in day centres and support services, who are concerned that not enough is being done to ensure senior citizens...
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Mike Trim reflective as Oxted miss play-offs
MIKE TRIM says Oxted can be pleased with a good season, despite dropping to fifth with a final day defeat at home against Bromley and Beckenham on Sunday.The O's went into the clash still harbouring...
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Dorkinians U15s in commanding win over Royal United
FOUR goals from James Taylor helped Dorkinians U15s to a commanding 9-2 win over Royal United on a snowy Priory School pitch.Dorkinians started brightly, with Taylor hitting the United bar, Tom Killner...
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Dorking back on top after narrow win at Westcombe Park
DORKING Rugby Club are back on top of National League Three London this evening (Saturday) after a 17-11 win at Westcombe Park.The Red & Whites continued their push for promotion with a narrow win...
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Lobsters go top after five-star win
REDHILL Football Club are sitting pretty at the top of the Sussex County League Division One table after a 5-1 win at home to Arundel.Gavin Gordon netted a hat-trick at Kiln Brow for the Lobsters, who...
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Clocks go forward tonight
WE will all lose an hour's sleep tonight at the clocks go forward. At one o'clock tomorrow morning (Sunday) Daylight Saving Time - also known as British Summer Time - will come into effect as the clock...
View ArticleTwo lorries ablaze in Horley
Firefighters were called to an unexplained lorry fire in Horley.Two lorries were on fire in Bonehurst Road shortly before 2pm.A crew from Reigate Fire Station battled for two hours with two hose reels...
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Diabetic man from Leigh 'at risk' after month without phoneline
A DIABETIC businessman who waited more than a month for his phone line to be repaired claims British Telecom put both his life and livelihood in danger.Leigh resident Freddie Scovell relies on his...
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Bookham man raises £1,300 for charity on Marsden March
A KINDHEARTED fundraiser who took on a gruelling challenge on behalf of his "dear friend" has raised more than £1,000 for a cancer charity.Neil Walker, of Barn Meadow Lane, Bookham, completed the...
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Brad Halford targets big time after winning area title
BRAD HALFORD proved he was a step above fellow title challenger Shaun Walton recently by claiming the vacant Queensbury Boxing League Southern Area Light Welterweight title in swashbuckling style.The...
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