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Police defend their Facebook page
POLICE have defended their decision to describe criminals as "numpties", "pond life" and "scum", saying their officers have a "degree in sarcasm".The name calling, on the increasingly popular Tandridge...
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Reigate and Banstead Mayor confirmed in special ceremony
THE new Mayor of Reigate and Banstead has been installed.Councillor Lynne Hack has taken over from Councillor Roger Newstead.The official handover of duties took place during a special ceremony at the...
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Work to build new school will start next year
WORK to build a new 420-place primary school in the borough's green belt is set to start in February next year, the Mirror can reveal.As plans for the site in Battlebridge Lane, Merstham, went on...
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GPs stretched 'to the limit'
WORRIED residents have demanded a new health centre.The rising number of homes in the region risks putting "unprecedented" pressure on Oxted Health Centre, residents have warned.Perturbed patients have...
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Surrey weather: temperatures on the rise
Summer is definitely here for at least the rest of the week in Surrey. Today should not see a cloud in the sky and top temperatures of 18 degrees after midday. The evening will also remain warm at 14...
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Call for charities to help scheme
AN ORGANISATION which helps young people get involved in their communities is expanding into Leatherhead.The Challenge Network was set up in 2009, with the idea of rebuilding young people's standing in...
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Travel update Surrey: June 5
There is slow traffic on the A243 Leatherhead Road in Chessington, northbound at the B280 Fairoak Lane junction. There is also queueing traffic on the M25 clockwise at junction 10 at the A3 Wisley...
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Surrey weather: sunshine to break through the cloud
Don't be downcast by the morning cloud covering - the sun is due to break through again by 10am and continue shining for the rest of the day. Top temperatures will reach 20 degrees at around 3pm and...
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Fiona Bruce all smiles as Antiques Roadshow stops at Polesden Lacey
THURSDAY, May 16, was an ideal day for The Antiques Road Show which was held at Polesden Lacey, writes Ruth Aldridge.It attracted a huge number of cars containing many enthusiasts, quite large numbers...
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Muriel and Joy reunited after 70 years apart
THE wife of a retired headmaster of Therfield School, Leatherhead, has been reunited with a wartime friend after nearly 70 years.Joy Wooding, wife of John Wooding, who was head of the secondary school...
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'No Old Boy has had a bad word to say about school'
A GRAND reunion of former pupils of Redhill Junior Technical School took place on May 24 but it may be the last.Co-president of the school's old boys association, Roger Marples, said that naturally it...
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Find out where the creativity happens
A RTISTS welcome us in to see them at work as the Surrey Artists Open Studios summer event gets underway this week.For two weeks from Saturday (June 8) until Sunday, June 23, 94 artists are taking part...
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Getting down and dirty
Dorking Halls, tomorrow (June 7), 8pm, £13 in advance, £15 on the door, 01306 881717, www.dorkinghalls.co.ukWHETHER you're a die-hard AC/DC fan or just want a good night out, you're sure to enjoy this...
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Charming home set in about six acres
N EW House Farm, on the southern edge of Ockley village, was originally built in the 19th century and has been enlarged over the years to become a family home with five bedrooms, a tennis court,...
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Ex-husband of headmistress banned from teaching
THE former husband of a headmistress has been banned from teaching at any school in England, after forming a relationship with a "highly vulnerable" schoolgirl.Dr John Triffitt, who taught at the...
View ArticleTandridge District Council planning applications, June 6
2013/729. 10-21 Stychens Close, Bletchingley, RH1 4NY. Fell 1 Elm. Cut back branches on eastern side of 1 Maple to clear property and leave branch length of 6m.2013/663. 15 High Street, Caterham, CR3...
View ArticleReigate and Banstead Borough Council planning applications, June 6
Banstead VillageP/13/00641. 85 Wilmot Way, Banstead, SM7 2QA. Rear and side extension to ground floor and loft conversion/extension. As amended by letter date May, 14, 2013. Applicant Mrs Anne-Marie...
View ArticleDetox and relax
HANDS up who over-indulged at Easter? Or who ate a little too much comfort food in winter?For the vast majority of women the answer will be a big fat yes.This is the time of year when many females...
View ArticleOur native species are facing decline
A STUDY has discovered that 60 per cent of Surrey's native wildlife species, including 270 "priority" species, are in decline.The depressing statistic was revealed by legendary naturalist Sir David...
View ArticleVictorian theme for fair
This year's Warlingham fair, from 11am to 4pm on Saturday June 15, will have a Victorian theme.It will be opened by TV antiques expert Catherine Southon, at Blanchman's Farm Local Nature Reserve, off...
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