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Lake was tourist magnet
THESE pictures of Earlswood Lakes in the 1940s were sent in by Mrs I K Blackadder, of Colbrooke Road, Redhill, who hopes readers will reminisce about the "good old days" at Earlswood Lakes.Before and...
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Canes, chalkdust and home to dry cleaning
A FORMER pupil of St Matthew's School, Redhill, delivered these two pictures to our Yesteryear desk on Friday.Charles Smith is hoping the school picture, showing the class of 1954, will revive memories...
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Thousands raised by Oxted Carnival goers
lots of carnivals have a queen, but this year's Oxted carnival had a princess - and an elephant, as Snow White and and Dumbo put in a guest appearance.Thousands lined the streets to watch the...
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While Murray won, military might took over a farm in Capel
HUNDREDS of people packed the inaugural Capel Surrey Vintage Military Vehicle Show at the weekend.The event was held at Aldhurst Farm, in Temple Lane, on Saturday and Sunday and visitors admired more...
View ArticleTwo sought for till grab
TWO men tried to grab money from the till at Marbles Way Newsagents in Tadworth.The incident happened at around 5pm on Thursday, July 4.One suspect is described as white, of medium build, wearing a...
View ArticleVillage gets ready for parade fun
THIS year's Dormansland village carnival will set off from New Farthingdale at 1pm on Saturday.There will be a procession of floats and walking pageants led by the TS Swiftsure marching band.The...
View ArticleSchool is praised by Ofsted
A "GOOD" rating has been achieved by Warlingham School following its Ofsted inspection last month.The school watchdog inspectors concluded that students were achieving well, making good progress in the...
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Tributes paid to Dorking woman killed in crash
TRIBUTES have been paid to a hard-working and popular Dorking woman who died in an accident as she drove to the job she loved.Nursery nurse Shelby Boarer, of Hart Road, was killed when her Nissan Micra...
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Doctors support MPs fighting A&E closure plan
GENERAL practitioners have voted "overwhelmingly" against proposals to close down accident and emergency services at Epsom Hospital.The Better Standards Better Value (BSBV) review recommended in May...
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Met Office issues warning over temperatures this weekend
The Met Office have warned temperatures may reach "alert levels" in Surrey over the next few days. The threshold levels are set at temperatures reaching 31C during the day and 16C during the night....
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Surrey library scheme for domestic abuse victims receives national award
SURREY County Council has received an award for its work with victims of domestic violence. The 2013 Libraries Change Lives Award, awarded by the Chartered Institute of Library and Information...
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Raymond Blanc urges Surrey residents to get composting
WITH THE promise of sun-kissed days ahead, a celebrity chef is urging Surrey residents to get composting this summer.Surrey County Council has sold nearly 14,000 compost bins as part of its discounted...
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Clock ticking for entries to Capel talent show
AMATEUR performers of all kinds have just over one week to make a bid for stardom at the first ever Capel's Got Talent competition.Entrants must register by next Friday (July 19) if they wish to take...
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Dorking coffee shop apologises over lack of disabled access
A HIGH Street coffee shop has vowed to improve access for customers in wheelchairs following criticism from a town centre management group.Costa Coffee, located close to Pump Corner, had a wheelchair...
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Reigate College students raise hundreds of pounds for Samaritans
THE biggest charity event in Reigate College's calendar raised £400 for the Samaritans.An afternoon of events, organised by the students' union, followed morning talks from representatives from the...
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Fun day raises £10,000 for The Children's Trust in Tadworth
A SUNNY fun day raised a sparkling £10,000 for a children's charity.The Family Fun Day attracted 1,700 people to the headquarters of The Children's Trust in Tadworth on Saturday.Youngsters cooled off...
View ArticleDementia champions needed in Tandridge
DEMENTIA is a growing problem and 25 per cent of people believe there is nothing can be done to help you once you are diagnosed.These are the stark findings from the group Dementia Friendly Surrey,...
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Transport Secretary attends opening of new Walton Bridge
The visit of three cabinet ministers marked the completion of the new Walton Bridge on July 11.Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin was joined by Defence Secretary Philip Hammond and Chief Secretary...
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Charity cyclists complete marathon ride on Grand Prix circuit
A TEAM of four charity cyclists from Surrey has succeeded where Lewis Hamilton failed, by completing a lap of Silverstone without their tyres blowing out.Riders Kieron Hughes, Paul Taylor, Jon Wilkins...
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Barnet Wood Lane Allotments update
THE council's preferred option for the development of the Barnett Wood Lane Allotments in Leatherhead will be revealed at a meeting later this month.Mole Valley District Council has narrowed down the...
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