130-mile trek completed by 69-year-old Averil
AT AN age when some people are thinking of putting their feet up, plucky 69-year-old Averil Trott took on a 130-mile trek.The Castle Square, Bletchingley, resident decided to take on the challenge of...
View ArticleInfant school to be turned into a primary
THE scramble to increase school places in Horley continues, with plans to make Langshott Infant School a primary.A lack of junior school provision – that catering for 7 to 11-year-olds – is already a...
View ArticleThe top five speed cameras catching you out
ABOUT 140 drivers are clocked speeding on Surrey's roads daily.Thousands of lives are being needlessly put at risk, according to figures obtained by the Mirror, which reveal more than 150,000 motorists...
View ArticleSchool shrugs off damning Ofsted report
A PRIMARY school has received a damning inspection report – on the eve of it entering a new era.Marden Lodge Primary School has been told it requires improvement, after falling short in all four key...
View ArticleMulti-million pound investment in two Reigate schools
AN EXTRA £93 million will be invested in creating additional school places in Surrey over the next five years.The investment represents Surrey's biggest-ever school expansion programme, as hundreds of...
View ArticleProdigal bar stool returns to Dorking pub home
THERE was much feasting and rejoicing in a pub this week as a prodigal bar stool was welcomed home after several weeks in the wilderness.Dorking watering hole The Spotted Dog has finally been reunited...
View ArticleTown set to expand with more houses planned
ALMOST 40 new houses could be built on the grounds of an old house to the east of Horley.The site, which is currently a green space, was formerly known as Langwood and sits off Smallfield Road, just to...
View ArticleResidents "terrorised" by anti-social behaviour
RESIDENTS have been terrorised, cars set alight and a wildlife haven destroyed by fly-tipping, Transit van "races" and horse dung, according to parish councillors.The situation has become so bad in...
View ArticlePolice hunt egg attacker
Police have appealed for information after a three-year-old boy was assaulted when an egg was thrown from a passing car in Caterham. The incident occurred just before 9am on Thursday September 12 as...
View ArticleDetectives seek man in theft probe
Detectives have released an image of a man they believe can help them with their investigation into a theft from a property in Lingfield. The incident occurred at around 11.30pm on Wednesday, 14 August...
View ArticlePolice on the scent of perfume thieves
Police are on the scent of perfume thieves after a break-in at Boots. Detectives are investigating the burglary at the store in Church Walk Caterham on August 25 at around 11pm. Three men forced their...
View ArticleSplash out on a diving course
A diving course for beginners takes place in Lingfield from Saturday. The nine-day course, under qualified supervision, will be held at Raby's Barn in Newchapel Road, Lingfield. For more information...
View ArticleGibbins powers to maiden victory
WHYTELEAFE teenager Michael Gibbins, who is already the youngest ever driver in the Sportscar 2000 series, recently became its youngest ever winner at Brands Hatch.The 16-year-old has been racing karts...
View ArticleHorley desperate to end run
TREVOR SMITH says his Horley Town side are in need of a win to boost morale within the squad.Horley lost out again on Tuesday night at home against Croydon, despite Ashley Nadasan continuing his rich...
View ArticleDavey driver of weekend
LAWRENCE DAVEY achieved his first podium of the season and was voted driver of the weekend in the JCW class at Zandvoort in Holland last week.The Hooley based 2010 and 2012 UK Legends National Champion...
View ArticleStephens seeks FA Vase tonic after league torment
DORKING boss Glynn Stephens says he welcomes the distraction of the cup this week as his side look to put their woeful league form behind them.The Chicks travel to face Kent Invicta side Glebe in the...
View ArticleBeing strong at back helps Wanderers go forward
MARC WHITE says he is banking on a strong defence to help Dorking Wanderers maintain their impressive start to the season.Wanderers moved to the top of the Sussex County League Division One table after...
View Article'They're the best I've had'
RICHARD BRADY says he has never had a better squad at Leatherhead than the one he has now.The Tanners boss is enjoying life at Fetcham Grove at the moment, with his side sitting second in the Ryman...
View ArticleEagles happy to be underdogs
DOMINIC CORNWELL says Effingham & Leatherhead will relish the role of underdogs this weekend.The Eagles welcome London Two South West favourites Guildford to Browns Lane on Saturday, looking to...
View Article'We're braced for battle every week'
DORKING will have to be ready for a battle every week in National League Three London, according to director of rugby Richie Andrews.The Red & Whites have made a good start to the new season,...
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