Leatherhead take a step closer to play-offs with win
LEATHERHEAD took a step closer to clinching a Ryman League Division One South play-off spot after beating Eastbourne Town 1-0 tonight (Wednesday).Sam Blackman struck the only goal of the game just...
View ArticleTravel update - Last closed lane reopened on M25 after accident near Leatherhead
SEVERE congestion on the M25 caused by an accident near Leatherhead this morning has now cleared. At one stage three lanes of the motorway had to be closed between junction 9 (A243 Leatherhead) and...
View ArticleDelays to trains between Redhill and Reigate
SIGNALLING problems are causing up to 20-minute delays to trains running between Redhill and Reigate. First Great Western said "a problem with line-side equipment at Redhill" is forcing trains to run...
View ArticleSurrey police officer charged with shoplifting
A SERVING Surrey police officer based in Reigate has today been charged with shoplifting more than £150 worth of groceries from a Crawley supermarket. PC Roger Toms, 41, was charged with theft by...
View ArticleUPDATE: Sam Dixon located in New Addington
A 25-year-old man was arrested by police officers in New Addington earlier today (Thursday, 25 April) on suspicion of burglary and is currently in custody. The arrest relates to a burglary which took...
View ArticlePolice seek information to locate Horley man Keiron Dodge
Police are appealing to members of the public as they try to track down a man they want to speak to in connection with an assault in Horley. They have been looking for Horley resident Keiron Dodge, 19,...
View ArticleForces celebrated at golf day at Tyrrells Wood Golf Course: Photo Gallery
THE dedication and sacrifices of our servicemen was honoured at a golf day in Leatherhead last week.The event at Tyrrells Wood Golf Club on April 18 saw 44 players take part, including injured...
View ArticleCherkley Court campaigns granted Judicial Review
CAMPAIGNERS have won permission for a Judicial Review of Mole Valley District Council's (MVDC) decision to allow the development of a golf and leisure complex at Cherkley Court. The Cherkley Campaign...
View ArticleDorking record important win at Farnham
DORKING scored an important victory at Farnham Town tonight (Thursday) to aid their quest for survival in the Combined Counties League Premier Division.The Chicks visited Farnham for the rescheduled...
View ArticleSpring DAiSY Festival takes over Leatherhead Theatre
THE best in disability and integrated arts in Surrey will be celebrated in Leatherhead this week.The Spring DAiSY (Disability Arts in Surrey) Festival will take over Leatherhead Theatre tomorrow...
View ArticleTriathlon organisers: We have listened to Mole Valley villagers
THE organisers of a triathlon cycle race have changed its route in a bid to appease residents angry over the road closures it will cause.As reported in the Advertiser in the last two weeks, villagers...
View ArticleBid to secure Village Green status for Leatherhead woodland
A BID to protect woodland described as "a haven for humans and wildlife" has been launched.Flip Cargill, from Leatherhead Residents' Association, has applied for Village Green status to be given to...
View ArticleFamily's joy as missing Westcott teenager returns home
THE father of teenager Sophie Nynan has spoken of the moment he heard his daughter had been found safe and well.The 15-year-old had been missing for two and half weeks after storming out of her...
View ArticleFormer Dorking resident appears at court on child sex offences
A FORMER Dorking resident appeared at court this morning charged with 24 sex offences and breach of bail offences. Mervyn Rush, 67, was previously charged with a number of sex offences committed...
View ArticleLorry load of lard shuts Surrey road
Succombs Hill in Warlingham is currently blocked due to an overturned lorry and a shed load of lard, according to traffic reports issued at 12.30pm. The steep and winding road is notorious in winter...
View ArticleFirst ever Shire horse race to be held at Lingfield Park
THE sound of hooves thundering down the track is nothing new at Lingfield Park, but race-goers may need to get their earplugs out when the racecourse stages the UK's first ever Shire Horse race. The...
View ArticleVehicle crime roadshow taking place in Epsom
Police are holding a vehicle crime roadshow at a Halfords store in Epsom tomorrow.Staff and police will show people how to prevent their car from becoming a victim of vehicle crime.Epsom and Ewell...
View ArticleWaverley Council cautiously welcomes a pause in changes to planning law
Waverley council's Head of Planning has welcomed a decision to revise reforms that would have allowed bigger extensions to be built without permission or consultations from neighbours."Like many...
View ArticleMax Clifford charged with 11 indecent assaults
PUBLICIST Max Clifford has been charged today with 11 indecent assaults against young girls and women, the youngest of whom was allegedly 14.The PR celebrity, of Onslow Road, Hersham, is alleged to...
View ArticleDorking gift shop nominated for national award
OWNERS of a gift shop are celebrating after being nominated for a prestigious retailing national award after just one year of trading in Dorking.Independent retailer Feather and Fern has been listed as...
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