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Surgeon's work under investigation
ALMOST 2,000 patients have received letters after a Caterham surgeon was suspended following a review of his work.Rod Irvine, 60, who lives in Harestone Hill, is being investigated by the General...
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Dorking's guerrilla knitters inspiring the world
THE reputation of Dorking's thriving community of "guerrilla knitters" has spread so far it is inspiring people on the other side of Europe.The art of yarn bombing – socially-responsible street art...
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Bookham green belt review challenged by Effingham Parish Council
A DISPUTE has erupted between two villages after Effingham Parish Council revealed it may challenge the green belt review being carried out in neighbouring Bookham.The council will decide on Tuesday...
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Elderly residents troubled by "gunshot" noise
A NOISE described as sounding "like a gunshot" is keeping residents in retirement housing up all night.Residents of Lime Tree Court, in Ashtead, have been troubled by the loud sound, made by vehicles...
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Ashtead school head teacher sent off to retirement in style
SCHOOL'S out for one head teacher as she prepares to retire after 12 years.Christine Webb will be handing over leadership of The Greville Primary School in Ashtead to current deputy head Max Depree at...
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Redhill croquet star set to conquer world
AS A young lad Jamie Burch used to sit on the lawn at Reigate Priory Croquet Club and watch his father play.The lawn became a second home for the Redhill youngster who played with a miniature stick...
View ArticleChildren take their campaign to Downing Street
A CAMPAIGN to provide 60 million children around the world with an education has reached the door of the Prime Minister, thanks to the work of a group of enterprising pupils.The Year 6 students from...
View ArticleDunottar School bids fond farewell to long-standing duo
DUNOTTAR school will never be the same again according to staff and students after two long-standing teachers announced their retirement.Mary Gannon and Mary Kennedy, affectionately known as the "two...
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Bikers hit the road to help war wounded
MORE than 100 bikers headed out on the highway to raise funds for military charities last weekend.The second annual Wheels for Troops ride set off around East Surrey on Saturday, with some residents of...
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National egg throwing championships in Tandridge Village
TANDRIDGE Village Fête was a cracking success this year – as it played home to this year's national egg-throwing championship.Before folks threw their yolks, the day was opened by the king and queen,...
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County council accused of cover up over pensioner's death
INFORMATION which could shed light on the circumstances leading up to the death of Gloria Foster will not be released by Surrey County Council, after the authority ruled doing so would risk its own...
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Cowgirls stop off in Surrey on 1,500-mile horse trek
THE rolling Surrey Hills provided a welcome stop-off for a pair of genuine American cowgirls on a 1,500-mile horse ride.Karen Hardy and her daughter Olivia Schwiebert stayed in Abinger Common as they...
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Charities to get cash boost from Capel music festival
AFTER raising £14,000 for a Leatherhead-based charity last year, organisers of the Capel Music Festival are gearing up to collect even more this year.The event, which is being sponsored by the...
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Villagers urge halt to homes on green belt
VILLAGERS are being urged to support a campaign against large-scale developments on green belt land.The Brockham Housing group wants residents to print off posters and stick them up around the village...
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Police target drivers on their mobile phones
DRIVERS using mobile phones at the wheel were targeted by a police operation last week.Six Surrey Police officers supported by PCSOs descended on Redhill on Thursday following concerns from...
View ArticleCashpoint scam in Caterham
BEWARE of cashpoint scammers who can con unwitting victims out of thousands of pounds.That is the warning from Surrey Police after a so-called skimming device was found on a cash machine outside...
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Royal baby - live blog
ROYAL baby fever is gripping the country with the news the Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton has gone into labour. Visit our new websites www.surreymirror.co.uk or...
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Brockham sex assault: Police issue description of two men
DETECTIVES are issuing a description of two men they would like trace in connection with a serious sexual assault against a teenage girl in Brockham at the weekend. The incident occurred between 6.30pm...
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National Trust opening historic house for the first time
THE childhood home of composer Ralph Vaughan Williams opens to the public next week after months of preparation.Leith Hill Place, south of Dorking, is an atmospheric house with panoramic views across...
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Tributes to grandfather who died on motorway after family day at beach
THE family of a fun-loving grandfather of two who died in a crash on the way back from a "perfect" day at the seaside have paid tribute to him.Darren Rochford from Lower Kingswood had dusted off his...
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