Redhill eyes benefits of Christmas shopping as new businesses take advantage...
THE festive period is upon us and, along with the annual Christmas Shop making an appearance in Redhill's Belfry Shopping Centre, an array of clothes outlets are appearing in the town's once vacant...
View ArticleAnger at plans for Tesco near Redhill War Memorial
PLANS for a Tesco Express store yards from Redhill's war memorial have run into opposition.The proposal for a 341sq m convenience store on the site of the Abbey Citroen showroom in Hatchlands Road has...
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Redhill deli reopens for Christmas the morning after being robbed
HEARTLESS thieves could not derail Christmas for one plucky couple who opened their shop to festive customers this morning despite being robbed last night. Shortly before closing time yesterday, two...
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South Nutfield farm shop vies for 'rural Oscar'
A POPULAR farm shop is in the running to win a "rural Oscar".The shop at Priory Farm in Sandy Lane, South Nutfield, is a South East of England finalist in the Countryside Alliance Awards. It was highly...
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"Without the help of a foodbank, we wouldn't have survived," says Merstham mum
A FAMILY say they only survived a time of crisis thanks to the help of one of East Surrey's growing number of foodbanks.Chris Gillett was struck down with a heart attack last year, aged 45.He underwent...
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Warning of floods, high winds and travel chaos as storm heads for Surrey
SURREY is braced for storm-like to conditions to hit this afternoon, with Met Office severe weather warnings in place for heavy rain leading to possible flooding, and damaging winds. Some train...
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Horley student becomes a published author - aged 10
AN ASPIRING author is over the moon to have his first published story in his hands – aged only ten.Yattendon School pupil Oliver Hankin is one of 50 young scribes whose story was chosen to be included...
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Reigate Priory Hockey Club look back on a success start to the season
Reigate Priory Hockey Club Mid-Season Review The 2012 Olympics tagline of 'Inspire a Generation' has seen Reigate Priory introduce a fifth team to accommodate an influx of new players. When asked to...
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STORM: UK Power Networks prepared for storm
EXTRA advisors have been brought in to help should the storm lead to power outages, according to the UK Power Networks. The firm, which is responsible for all power in the UK, says lessons have been...
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STORM: Trains suspended from Reigate to Redhill
TRAINS are currently suspended between Reigate and Redhill due to fallen trees. Southern Rail has announced there are no services between the two stations - along with other delays - due to disruptions...
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STORM: Trains back on but flooding in Earlswood
TRAINS are running again between Reigate and Redhill after trees which had fallen on the line were cleared. Strong winds brought on by the storm had felled trees on the line causing Southern to cancel...
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STORM UPDATE: East Surrey roads flooded, trees down and Christmas travel in...
THE storm may have now passed but many in East Surrey will be waking up to severe disruption this morning. Many roads, including motorways are flooded, dozens of trees have come down onto roads and...
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VIDEO: Car park is flooded at Reigate Morrisons but store stays open
THE MORRISONS car park in Reigate is flooded but store staff are determined to continue nonetheless. The car park and the Bell Street crossroads outside are both submerged following heavy rain last...
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30 homes flooded in Merstham and drivers rescued from cars across East Surrey
FIREFIGHTERS have been working through the night to rescue people from floods and crashes. Crews are currently on the scene of a major flood in Subrosa Drive, Merstham. Thirty mobile homes have been...
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Storm force winds and wettest day for a generation: How the Christmas Eve...
The wettest weather for more than a third of a century has left parts of Surrey submerged by flood water. It was the wettest day in parts of the county for at least 35 years, according to weather...
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You wouldn't drive an F1 car through there! Reigate's Max Chilton braves the...
REIGATE racing driver Max Chilton took to a more flood-proof form of transport than his Marussia Formula 1 car to brave the submerged roads. Mr Consistency, who finished every race in his debut season,...
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Power cuts threaten Buckland pub's Christmas
A POPULAR pub has been forced to cancel Christmas Eve meals after a power cut plunged the area into darkness. A power cut in the Buckland area has put Christmas at the Jolly Farmers in jeaopardy with...
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Delays at Gatwick as floods cause power cuts
FLOODING has caused power cuts at Gatwick Airport leading to delays of at least 90 minutes. There are delays and cancellations in place across the board and all flights except British Airways are...
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'I want to see my kids at Christmas' - campaigner sets up on Reigate's old...
A FATHERS For Justice campaigner has set up shop atop Reigate's old Town Hall and says he will stay until he is heard. Reigate resident Dean Harding-Dempster says he will stay atop the iconic building...
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Business as usual for police during the festive season
CHRISTMAS may be a time for the festive spirit and goodwill to all men, and women, but for officers and detectives at Surrey Police it will be business as usual as they patrol the streets and tackle...
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