Monday 31 December 2018

Surrey magistrate made MBE for 35 years of service gives insight into life on the bench

As he is awarded MBE status in the Queen's New Year's Honours list, William Harmsworth gives an insight into his 35 years at the magistrates' bench

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/surrey-magistrate-made-mbe-34-15602657

'It's about freedom' - Last chance to comment on Surrey County Council's planned service cuts

Reviews of children's centres, recycling centres, bus passes, libraries and SEND provision are all under way

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/its-freedom-last-chance-comment-15614642

Locked up 2018: The names and deeds of the most heinous criminals jailed last year

Surrey Live names the worst criminals that are serving time for the atrocious acts they committed 

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/locked-up-2018-names-deeds-15612207

Horley Bookshop and model train centre to close after 25 years in the town

The loss of a true independent business has been met with sadness by people in the town

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/horley-bookshop-model-train-centre-15613008

Man stabbed in leg in Chertsey released from hospital

A police cordon was placed around the area just after 7pm on Thursday (December 27)

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/man-stabbed-leg-chertsey-released-15614554

Six of the best - and some of the weirdest - hangover cures post New Year's Eve

We take a look at the traditional cures and some of the strangest - dried bull's penis anyone?

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/six-best-weirdest-hangover-cures-15614446

East Surrey commuters accuse government of 'lying' about plans to reduce unfair 'Redhill Hump' fares

Season ticket holders believed their tickets would be coming down in price from this month

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/east-surrey-commuters-accuse-government-15614218

Bashford and Co butchers' in Warlingham to close down due to rising overheads

The shop has been a butchers' for most of the past 100 years, but owners say making the sums work has made it too risky to carry on

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/bashford-co-butchers-warlingham-close-15605950

Guildford set for first fleet of all-electric buses

Nine Stagecoach zero emission vehicles will be used in the town's park and ride service from January

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/guildford-set-first-fleet-electric-15612957

Two taken to hospital following three-car Farnham crash

The crash happened on Sunday morning

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/two-taken-hospital-following-three-15612871

Ambulances sustained £460k worth of damage in accidents last year, south east figures reveal

The figures were obtained from a freedom of information request sent to the South East Coast Ambulance Service

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/ambulances-sustained-460k-worth-damage-15613085

Shocking dashcam footage shows motorist driving WRONG WAY down M25 slip road

The dashcam footage shows the car travelling the wrong way down the slip road at Junction 9 Leatherhead on Sunday

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/shocking-dashcam-footage-shows-motorist-15612444

Renewed appeal for witnesses following 'truly disgusting' arson of elderly man's West Molesey home

Firefighters were called out to the property in West Molesey late on Christmas Day

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/renewed-appeal-witnesses-following-truly-15611666

Sunday 30 December 2018

Speed cameras planned as part of major improvements to A3 through Guildford

The slip roads on either side of the Guildford and Godalming Bypass will be widened and extended

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/speed-cameras-planned-part-major-15585912

Surrey Police ask residents not to phone 999 to 'find out trains to Clapham Junction'

Officers expect an increase in 999 calls over the New Year period and has reminded residents to use the number wisely

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/surrey-police-ask-residents-not-15611294

Male driver 'pronounced dead at the scene' after colliding with two parked cars in Cobham

A passenger was taken to hospital with 'serious injuries'

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/male-driver-pronounced-dead-scene-15610894

Three arrested over attack that hospitalised man in Ash

Police arrested three teenagers in connection with the attack after a chase

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/three-arrested-over-attack-hospitalised-15594042

Saturday 29 December 2018

Man found unconscious with 'serious head injury' at Brookwood petrol station released from hospital

Surrey Police has released a renewed appeal for witnesses

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/man-found-unconscious-serious-head-15609176

Horse rider airlifted to hospital with 'head and back injuries' after falling in Crooksbury Common

The patient was airlifted to St George’s Hospital in Tooting

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/horse-rider-airlifted-hospital-head-15606231

Public urged 'not to approach' wanted man with links to Elmbridge

Zac Alexander failed to appear at court on December 12

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/public-urged-not-approach-wanted-15607423

Friday 28 December 2018

Planning permission goes in for four new oil wells at Horse Hill

The oil company intends to build infrastructure that will pump out 500 tonnes of oil a day for the next 25 years

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/planning-permission-goes-four-new-15601553

New Year's Honours: The heartwarming stories of the Surrey people set to receive prestigious awards

Find out why these Surrey residents have earned a spot on the New Year's Honours List

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/new-years-honours-heartwarming-stories-15581511

Police praise 'brave' members of public who stepped in to protect man assaulted in garage toilets

Surrey Police is appealing for witnesses of the assault that "moved to the shop floor"            

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/police-praise-brave-members-public-15604928

Man taken to hospital after being 'stabbed in the leg' in Chertsey

His injury is not believed to be life-threatening or life-changing, according to Surrey Police

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/man-taken-hospital-after-being-15604247

E-fit released after women sexually assaulted by a man near alleyway in Camberley

The assault took place at around 2am in Tekels Avenue on December 9

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/sexual-assault-camberley-efit-release-15603711

Thursday 27 December 2018

Surrey photographer's incredible images of British troops on the frontline earn him MBE

Graeme Main, 48, from Farnham, will be recognised for his services to military photography in the New Year’s Honours list

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/surrey-photographers-incredible-images-british-15594122

How many visits these fee-charging countryside car parks in Surrey need to meet costs

Parking charges were introduced at Surrey's country parks, but there are questions about whether this is sustainable

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/how-many-visits-fee-charging-15571906

Gatwick Airport sold to French investors for £2.9bn

Vinci Airports have bought a majority stake in Gatwick for a mind blowing £2.9Bn

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/gatwick-airport-sold-french-investors-15602225

110 turkeys given out for free in Dorking after power failure at Lidl

The massive surplus came as a result of a power failure at a Lidl in Brixton

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/110-turkeys-given-out-free-15600230

Two men with handgun rob cash from Post Office in Woodmansterne, police say

Surrey Police have released CCTV of one of the suspects in the hope the public can identify them

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/two-men-handgun-rob-cash-15601151

Morrisons, Sainsbury's, Tesco, Asda and more to charge 10p for plastic bags

The doubling of bag charges comes as part of a government crackdown on plastic due by 2020

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/morrisons-sainsburys-tesco-asda-more-15599338

Desperate appeal to help mother and son living in a tent in Merstham for six months

A JustGiving page to help the pair has been set up by a  worried resident

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/desperate-appeal-help-mother-son-15594243

How Surrey's biggest food bank organisation deals with its busiest time of year, Christmas

"If I could close it down tomorrow I would"

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/how-surreys-biggest-food-bank-15594580

Wednesday 26 December 2018

Cost of clearing up large-scale fly-tips in Mole Valley increased by 45% in a year

The cost of using a tipper lorry to clean up waste rose by £2,450 in 2017-18 due to seven more incidents than the previous year         

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/cost-clearing-up-large-scale-15578854

2018 in review: All Surrey's biggest stories from the last year

Crime, politics, blizzards, a heatwave - 2018 had a lot going on

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/2018-review-surreys-biggest-stories-15574845

Female motorcyclist suffers 'serious injuries' in collision that closed A25 between Guildford and Dorking

The A25 Shere Road was closed in both directions since just after midday on Boxing Day (December 26)

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/motorcyclist-serious-injuries-a25-crash-15598267

Man pronounced dead in fatal Boxing Day collision between motorbike and tree in Epsom

His next of kin have been informed

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/police-appeal-fatal-collision-motorbike-15597864

Appeal for witnesses following Christmas Day arson at West Molesey home of elderly man

Fortunately, the homeowner was out at the time and nobody was injured

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/police-appeal-arson-christmas-day-15596808

Firefighters battle house fire in West Molesey on Christmas Day

Crews from Esher, Sunbury, Chertsey and Painshill attended the property at around 22.20pm last night

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/firefighters-battle-house-fire-west-15595842

Tuesday 25 December 2018

Family continue effort to find D-Day veterans stolen bag and photos as police close case

Stanley's family are appealing for anyone who might be able to help reunite Stanley with his photos

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/family-continue-effort-find-d-15583271

Expanded 13-metre high recycling centre in West Byfleet could see 100 deliveries a day

The expanded recycling centre, in Wintersells Road, Byfleet, could take in up to 300 tonnes of waste a day

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/expanded-13-metre-high-recycling-15582823

Monday 24 December 2018

Call the Midwife Christmas special filmed at Leith Hill Place during the heatwave

The National Trust have just revealed that TV's favourite nuns were actually living in Surrey all along

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/call-midwife-christmas-special-filmed-15582467

At least seven police forces understood to have joined Gatwick drone operation following Christmas chaos

Officers are still stationed all around the airport, with more continuing to patrol the perimeter by car

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/least-seven-police-forces-understood-15593542

Man punched in the face during knife point robbery in Thames Ditton

Police are looking for witnesses or dash cam footage

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/man-punched-face-during-knife-15593760

Five places to help you go plastic free and zero waste in and around Surrey

It beats pretending you'll go to the gym more and making a few small changes will be really good for the environment

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/five-places-help-you-go-15592190

A full breakdown of the Christmas and New Year weather forecasts for Surrey

Here's a summary of every day over the Christmas period

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/surrey-weather-christmas-new-year-15593382

CCTV released of man in connection with sexual assault of teenage girl in Burpham

The girl was attacked at 7.30pm on November 26 and Surrey Police are appealing for information

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/cctv-released-man-connection-sexual-15593024

Meet the Christmas Day hospital heroes working while the county indulges

"My gift is to give them my time and the best care"

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/meet-christmas-day-hospital-heroes-15570971

Surrey Police admits 'errors' as inquest concludes Russian whistleblower Alexander Perepilichnyy was not murdered

Hermitage Capital Management previously claimed the 44-year-old millionaire could have been deliberately killed

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/surrey-police-admits-errors-inquest-15591998

Staff member left 'shaken' after money stolen in Farnham Coral knife point robbery

Police are looking for a white male in his 40s after he threatened staff with a knife and fled the scene with a quantity of cash

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/staff-member-left-shaken-after-15575981

Morrisons looking at options to prevent non-customers from using Reigate car park for free

The company says customers are finding it difficult to find a parking space

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/morrisons-looking-options-prevent-non-15574785

Staff 'have their hair pulled' in Lightwater robbery

Police are looking for witnesses to the attack that happened at the Square opposite the BP petrol station

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/staff-have-hair-pulled-lightwater-15571039

Aldershot man jailed after 'kicking elderly man' and kicking police officer in chest

The incident took place in Aldershot town centre on Monday (December 17)

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/aldershot-man-jailed-after-kicking-15583721

Here's what happens if you don't switch off your phone while flying

Signals can cause problems for pilots and air traffic control

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/heres-what-happens-you-dont-15582638

Test your friends and family with our 50 question general knowledge quiz

Fancy a warm up for a Christmas quiz?

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/test-your-friends-family-50-15581035

Tandridge District Council approves Local Plan blueprint for 'garden community' in South Godstone

After years in the making, the council will finally submit the crucial development plan to the Government for approval next month

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/tandridge-district-council-approves-local-15584796

Godalming and Guildford Care home managers to 'spread Christmas joy' to residents on Christmas Day

“We’ve got some wonderful residents who have a lot to give and I’m excited to share Christmas Day with them"

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/godalming-guildford-care-home-managers-15589099

'Drone' spotted over Redhill and reported to Surrey Police were not what it seemed

A swift police investigation later concluded that the sighting was actually something a little less threatening

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/drone-spotted-over-redhill-reported-15591635

Appeal for witnesses after man found unconscious at Brookwood petrol station with 'serious head injury'

Police are trying to piece together what happened that night

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/appeal-witnesses-after-man-found-15591584

Sunday 23 December 2018

Fly tipping in Tandridge has increased by 30% over the past six years

With the fear the Warlingham Community Recycling Centre will close, residents and councillors are worried the problem will grow even further

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/fly-tipping-tandridge-increased-30-15580442

Gatwick Airport offers £50,000 reward to find people responsible for drone disruption

It comes after two people who had been arrested by police over the chaos were released without charge

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/gatwick-airport-offers-50000-reward-15590603

Motorcyclist 'seriously injured' in multi-vehicle collision on M25 which closed three lanes

Three lanes were closed following a collision involving a motorbike and a Citroen C4

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/motorcyclist-seriously-injured-multi-vehicle-15590325

Five charged over series of ram raids in Surrey, Hampshire and Sussex

Five men have been charged in relation to incidents that took place between May 2018 and December 2018

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/five-charged-over-series-ram-15589739

Saturday 22 December 2018

19 things about Christmas in Surrey that make us grumpy

We love Christmas but some things are starting to get to us

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/19-things-christmas-surrey-make-15572037

Woking builder attempts world record for most Christmas lights on house

There are around 600,000 bulbs at this home in Maybury

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/woking-builder-attempts-world-record-15570843

Pug thrown out of moving van like rubbish by puppy farmers finds loving new home

Puppy farm owners threw Peggy out as she could no longer give birth, the RSPCA said

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/pug-thrown-out-moving-van-15576630

Pixie Lott, Harry Maguire and British Airways team up to make child's dream holiday reality

Nine-year-old Mayama was given the trip of a lifetime to New York

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/pixie-lott-harry-maguire-british-15588132

Beefeaters at Tower of London and Hampton Court Palace to strike over pension dispute

Ten percent of staff at Hampton Court Palace and the Tower of London are walking out on January 8

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/beefeaters-tower-london-hampton-court-15587394

Drink driver who 'practically fell out of his car' and challenged accuracy of breathalyser sentenced

Reginald Larry-Cole, 48, claimed the breathalyser police had used was faulty and denied he had been drink driving

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/drink-driver-who-practically-fell-15572166

Appeal to find 'Spencer' after autistic girl loses her favourite teddy bear while Christmas shopping

10-year-old Emma Kinsella, who has autism, lost her companion Spencer the bear while shopping in Redhill town centre

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/appeal-spencer-after-autistic-girl-15586981

Two arrests made in connection with Gatwick Airport drone disruption

The arrests were made in connection with the use of drones that caused hundreds of flights to be cancelled

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/two-arrests-made-connection-gatwick-15586532

Friday 21 December 2018

13 independent Surrey shops perfect for last minute Christmas shopping

From homeware to baking ideas, comics and even blinds and curtains, Surrey's independent shops have it all

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/13-independent-surrey-shops-perfect-15572036

Seven photos that epitomise Christmas in Surrey

Here are 7 little things and places that make it feel that extra bit more like Christmas has come to Surrey

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/seven-photos-epitomise-christmas-surrey-15561158

Meet Surrey boy starring in Netflix series Medici alongside 'Teen Wolf' star Daniel Sharman

Hughie Hamer, 7, has just completed filming for the third series of Italian-set drama Medici

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/meet-surrey-boy-starring-netflix-15563472

Guildford council finds new pitch for couple's cart after 'Sausagegate' outcry

Cllr Matt Furniss said the German Sausage Cart would be able to continue trading for another year "in recognition of [its] long presence in the town"

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/guildford-council-finds-new-pitch-15585126

Storage Hunters star allowed Pirbright green belt site to resemble 'open mixed landfill' through illegal dumping

The 36-year-old star of Storage Hunters could face a sizeable bill for allowing waste to be dumped at the site in Pirbright

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/storage-hunters-star-allowed-pirbright-15583990

Elderly Sunbury woman tied up and gagged as burglars ransack her home in 'harrowing' attack

The victim had to cut herself free after men in balaclavas broke into her Sunbury home and stole her jewellery

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/elderly-sunbury-woman-tied-up-15581628

Gatwick Airport reopens with 'safety measures' in place but flights still cancelled after drone chaos

Sussex Police says it has been a "particularly challenging situation"

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/gatwick-airport-reopens-safety-measures-15581833

Frimley Health nurse handed three-year sanction for incorrect treatment of children

The children's nurse had worked for the Frimley Health NHS Trust for nearly 15 years

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/frimley-health-nurse-handed-three-15577895

Shocking video shows wrong-way M4 drink driver almost FOUR TIMES over limit run off road by cops

Police took decisive action as the van driver sped down the M4 in the wrong direction on Saturday night

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/shocking-video-shows-wrong-way-15582384

Date set for new Local Plan hearings on reduced Guildford housing number

Green belt campaigners were "delighted" with the possibility the borough might need fewer houses than thought

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/date-set-new-local-plan-15580184

Dorking Surrey Yeoman to open its doors for their grand opening on Saturday

There will be free Prosecco and canapes for everyone on Saturday between 5pm and 7pm

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/dorking-surrey-yeoman-open-doors-15579119

Staines Poundland displays calendars with half-naked men and women next to children's arts and crafts

A spokesman for the shop said the items, shown in the picture below, "sell extremely well" even if they "won't be to everyone's taste"

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/staines-poundland-displays-calendars-half-15581275

Major Netflix production to build medieval village near Camberley in new year

The Netflix production will tell the story of the Lady of the Lake

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/major-netflix-production-build-medieval-15573161

Thursday 20 December 2018

Guildford councillors blame Highways England's 'ludicrous' demands for not reaching resolving deadly junction issue

The 'deadly junction' has been subject of long-running protests

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/guildford-councillors-blame-highways-englands-15570505

Sunbury mother faces homelessness after deaths of parents and partner

Despite support from more than 2,000 members of the public, Dawn Bradley has been told she must move out of her home by January 5 - the anniversary of a brutal attack on her former partner

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/sunbury-mother-faces-homelessness-after-15561843

Builder banned after continuing to take money from people despite company going bust

Government investigators stepped in after liquidators reported that large amounts of money were owed to customers

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/builder-banned-after-continuing-take-15577407

Gatwick Airport drone disruption ruining Christmas for Surrey families expected to continue overnight

Gatwick Airport apologised to all its passengers, with its CEO saying it shared everyone's anger and frustration

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/gatwick-airport-drone-disruption-ruining-15580329

Four men arrested over string of ram-raids in Surrey, Hampshire and Sussex

2018 has seen a spate of around 20 cash machine thefts in Surrey and north-east Hampshire

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/four-men-arrested-over-string-15579431

Families of Guildford pub bombing victims 'still finding no answers', coroner's court hears

Relatives of the victims of the 1974 bombings have asked the coroner to resume the inquests into their deaths

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/families-guildford-pub-bombing-victims-15578803

Surrey passengers among thousands stranded as drones cause Gatwick Airport travel chaos

One resident, Claus Norgaard from Reigate, is unsure when he will be able to fly to Denmark to see his family

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/surrey-passengers-among-thousands-stranded-15577446

Ex-Meadhurst School head fined for unlawfully transferring pupil data

He had "no valid explanation" for how pupil data from Spelthorne and The Russell schools ended up on the server at his new school

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/ex-meadhurst-school-head-fined-15570816

Teenager charged following stabbing at Weybridge train station

The 18-year-old, from West Molesey, was charged on Thursday

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/teenager-charged-following-stabbing-weybridge-15576502

Krispy Kreme reward for Staines firefighters after prizing fidget spinner bearing from boy's finger

The boy turned up at Staines fire station after his finger became stuck in a fidget spinner bearing

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/krispy-kreme-reward-staines-firefighters-15571018

BMW driver slammed for 'sheer stupidity' after parking on 'no parking' road marking

A resident in Sunbury was blocked in for more than half-an-hour due to the "inconsiderate" parking

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/bmw-driver-slammed-sheer-stupidity-15575819

Wednesday 19 December 2018

'Dirty rat' steals Guildford bar staff's Christmas tip money at Cobbstar

Cobbstar's owner believes more than £300 of money intended for bar staff was taken in the break-in

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/dirty-rat-steals-guildford-bar-15572611

Surrey Fire and Rescue rated 'inadequate' at efficiently keeping people safe, damning report reveals

Inspectors had "serious concerns" about the performance of Surrey's fire service in keeping people safe

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/surrey-fire-rescue-rated-inadequate-15575032

Weybridge 'going to hell in a handcart': Residents react to train station stabbing

A man has been arrested following a stabbing at Weybridge railway station on Wednesday morning (December 19)

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/weybridge-going-hell-handcart-residents-15574162

Walton man arrested after alleged assault on M25 driver who suffered 'medical episode'

The driver was assaulted before emergency services arrived on the scene

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/walton-man-arrested-after-alleged-15574404

Arrest after man suffers 'hip wound' in stabbing at Weybridge train station

British Transport Police said it is appealing for witnesses who saw the stabbing to come forward

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/arrest-after-man-suffers-hip-15573377

Fire 'started deliberately' at Camberley home prompts police manhunt

Surrey Police has released a name and description of a man officers would like to speak to following the fire

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/fire-started-deliberately-camberley-home-15572458

Residents and hospital staff face parking nightmare after Surrey County Council error

"I can’t believe our tax money paid for these people!”

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/residents-hospital-staff-face-parking-15564376

Nearly 90,000 sign petition after group claims fox killed by Surrey Union Hunt hounds

An anti-hunt group shared images of a dead fox earlier this month

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/nearly-90000-sign-petition-after-15569796

Woman defends herself from night-time Byfleet alley attack with 'kick to man's privates'

A pedestrian was assaulted in Byfleet on Saturday night

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/woman-defends-herself-night-time-15565584

Traffic chaos hits Surrey during rush-hour - here's why

There was heavy traffic in areas such as Shepperton, Chertsey and Weybridge

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/surrey-traffic-m25-crash-wednesday-15570606

Nine arrests and weapons seized after police spend week at Woking train station

“We will continue to do all we can to make Surrey the safest county it can be," said the Woking borough commander

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/woking-train-station-police-drugs-15569390

Tuesday 18 December 2018

Woking youngster at constant risk of choking in urgent need of £1.2k specialist seat

The Woking family and Newlife charity are appealing for donations to help fund the seat's purchase

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/woking-youngster-constant-risk-choking-15565767

'Extreme concern for welfare' of missing man, 44, from Leatherhead

The 44-year-old has links to Box Hill, Polesden Lacey and Sutton

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/extreme-concern-welfare-missing-man-15569635

Woman, 60, arrested on suspicion of drink driving following serious Mytchett crash

Surrey Police is appealing for any witnesses who saw the collision last Sunday to come forward

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/woman-60-arrested-suspicion-drink-15569013

More than 2,000 police hours spent on Croydon cat killer investigation

The investigation concluded earlier this year with police blaming foxes for the deaths and mutilations

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/more-2000-police-hours-spent-15560830

Mothercare Guildford to launch huge closing down sale just in time for Christmas

The store in North Street is one of 60 stores across the UK set to close by June 2019

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/mothercare-guildford-launch-huge-closing-15566466

Two arrests in connection with alleged sexual assault outside Farnham library

An unconscious woman was found outside Farnham library on December 9

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/two-arrests-connection-alleged-sexual-15566755

Gatwick-based staff cancel strike after being offered better pay

The employees of Wilson James, who assist disabled passengers at Gatwick, were offered an extra £1 per hour

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/gatwick-based-staff-cancel-strike-15567498

Two arrests after pedestrian injured in car crash at Dorking bus stop

Surrey Police was called to the Dorking bus stop at around 7.25am on Tuesday morning

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/arrests-pedestrian-injured-dorking-crash-15566192

Paedophile claims he sent children sexually explicit messages and pictures because he was 'lonely'

Roger King used a pseudonym and sent messages, photos and videos of a "sexual and graphic nature"

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/paedophile-claims-sent-children-sexually-15562759

Up to four 'disastrous' waste incinerators proposed for Surrey green belt sites

The Surrey Waste Plan is set to be approved for submission to the government

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/up-four-disastrous-waste-incinerators-15563772

No train services to Gatwick Airport on GWR Guildford line between Christmas and New Year

Planned bridge strengthening work is likely to impact those travelling away for the New Year from Guildford, Dorking, Reigate and Redhill

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/no-train-services-gatwick-airport-15546514

Monday 17 December 2018

All the major planned and ongoing roadworks in East Surrey over Christmas and New Year

Here is a breakdown of all the roadworks that could affect your journey into the new year

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/major-planned-ongoing-roadworks-east-15548917

These are the alternative ways to get home during South Western Railway disruption this evening

Here are the replacement bus services and alternative routes you can use to get home

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/alternative-ways-home-during-south-15563853

Death of person hit by train at Berrylands station 'not being treated as suspicious'

A person was pronounced dead by paramedics after being hit by a train at Berrylands railway station on Monday morning (December 17)

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/death-person-hit-train-berrylands-15561687

Couple 'on scrapheap' after Guildford Council denies sausage cart licence despite 20 years in town

Jo and Gary Mayne have run the German Sausage Cart in Guildford High Street since 1996, but this year will be their last in the town

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/couple-on-scrapheap-after-guildford-15458403

Sunday 16 December 2018

Petition to build roundabout in Farnham road where man was found dead rejected

Residents submitted the petition calling for a roundabout in Crondall Lane before the incident

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/petition-build-roundabout-farnham-road-15552545

'Help save a life' by reporting regular drink-drivers this Christmas, urges Crimestoppers

Let's help keep the roads safe over Christmas and New Year

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/help-save-life-reporting-regular-15558157

Expect 'significant' M25 traffic as worst days and routes to travel pre Christmas revealed

Be prepared to sit in traffic, or take an alternative route

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/expect-significant-m25-traffic-worst-15558427

Gym smashes weightlifting challenge to raise nearly £3k for hospital that saved West Byfleet baby

Sofia Joanne Sheath survived after being born with a heart defect

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/gym-smashes-powerlifting-challenge-raise-15559461

Hope for hoglets as Wildlife Aid charity gets Channel Five telethon support

“This will be the first telethon devoted to animals and we are thrilled to be part of it"

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/hope-hoglets-wildlife-aid-charity-15559095

Gang damages car after attempting to steal it in early hours Reigate raid

Get in touch with police if you saw anyone trying to tow away or load a car onto another vehicle in Reigate

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/gang-damages-car-after-attempting-15556835

Pizza Express, Bill's, Thai? Deliveroo reveals Reigate's favourite takeaways

Do you agree with these Deliveroo favourites?

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/pizza-express-bills-thai-deliveroo-15556536

Drink driver arrested after car smashes into house in Godalming

Drink or drive, not both, Surrey Police reiterated

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/drink-driver-arrested-after-car-15558641

5 top tips to avoid festive food poisoning this Christmas

"When dangerous bacteria are ingested the symptoms are enough to ruin anybody’s Christmas and New Year festivities”

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/5-top-tips-avoid-festive-15540351

Drivers slammed for ignoring lane closure signs after man in 60s seriously injured in M25 crash

Drivers faced hours of delays on the M25 after the two-car crash on Saturday

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/m25-crash-saturday-evening-traffic-15558018

M23 traffic after three-car crash causes oil spillage near Gatwick Airport

There were delays on the major road for about two hours

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/m23-crash-traffic-gatwick-airport-15557983

Saturday 15 December 2018

Hundreds give time to help East Surrey's homeless as winter night shelter opens for longest season yet

"Now is a time when people are starting to be with their families, and it can be hard"

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/hundreds-give-time-help-east-15553676

Seven-year-old 'superhero' raises more than £5,000 for diabetes charity

Oli Walker and a team of 30 friends took on their first park run to raise money for diabetes research

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/seven-year-old-superhero-raises-15550092

CCTV images released following serious sexual assault outside Farnham library

An unconscious woman was found outside Farnham Library earlier this month

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/cctv-images-released-following-serious-15557033

Footage shows Woking Victoria Square progress as scaffolding appears around Toys 'R' Us

The new Victoria Square town centre in Woking could be built by 2020

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/footage-shows-woking-victoria-square-15556051

Driver fined after late move off A3 to M25 in front of marked police car

Probably not the wisest thing he's ever done

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/driver-fined-after-late-move-15556549

Further details released of man following Camberley sexual assault

"I would just ask the community to report anything they deem suspicious”

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/further-details-released-man-following-15555850

Surrey to be battered with heavy rain, wind and freezing temperatures

A band of wet and windy weather is sweeping across the UK         

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/surrey-weekend-weather-rain-cold-15539825

Noticed police officers at Woking train station this week? Here's why

Railway users may have noticed a large police presence at the train station

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/noticed-police-officers-woking-train-15555104

Friday 14 December 2018

Paralysed toddler given £15,000 stair-climbing wheelchair by inventor

Emerson Grant, 4, has been gifted a brand new wheelchair after the device's inventor was inspired by his story

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/paralysed-toddler-given-15000-stair-15536999

Man knocked out and robbed by couple in residential Guildford street

Police are trying to trace another man who helped the victim to his home

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/man-knocked-out-robbed-couple-15554071

Shoppers flock to Guildford despite national drift from high street to internet

The town's high street put in a "robust" performance, said Amanda Masters of Experience Guildford, while the rest of the country experienced a cold Black Friday

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/shoppers-flock-guildford-despite-national-15550557

Driver dies as a 'result of injuries' in three vehicle collision on M25

His next of kin have been informed

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/driver-dies-result-injuries-three-15553541

Motorcyclist taken to hospital with injuries to shoulder after crash with car in Woking

The road was closed while emergency services attended the scene

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/motorcyclist-taken-hospital-injuries-shoulder-15551582

Ashford and St Peter's Hospitals to pay up to £26k in fees for EU workers to stay after Brexit

Lib Dem parliamentary candidate Will Forster said it "beggared belief" that the hospital trust had been put in this position

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/ashford-st-peters-brexit-workers-15548904

Surrey Police set for £14m cash boost with 10% hike to council tax bills

PCC David Munro said Surrey Police's resources were "stretched to the limit" under its current budget

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/surrey-police-set-14m-cash-15549603

Women remains in hospital five days after suffering 'severe injuries' in hit and run in Mytchett

Officers would like to speak to anyone who was in The Miners Arms on Saturday (December 8)

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/women-remains-hospital-five-days-15551949

Four hospitalised after serious three-vehicle crash closes M25 for NINE hours

Three fire engines were sent to the incident to make the scene safe

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/four-hospitalised-after-serious-three-15550232

Council decision to remove beloved ice cream van from Woking Park branded 'shambolic'

More than 1,000 people signed a petition calling for the "Mr Carlos" ice cream van to be re-instated at Woking Park

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/council-decision-remove-beloved-ice-15550436

Christmas behind bars for burglars after being busted for Betchworth break-in

Tony Hoare, from Horley, and Matthew Wilson, from Redhill, stole jewellery from a house in Betchworth

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/christmas-behind-bars-burglars-after-15549470

YouTube star who trespassed Big Brother set banned from Thorpe Park after Stealth stunt

The 21-year-old is also banned from all TV studios after he trespassed onto the set of Big Brother

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/youtube-star-who-trespassed-big-15551052

Man denies charges over Blindley Heath Forman Institute fight that saw six hospitalised

Przemyslaw Korkus was arrested days after the fight between two large groups of men

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/man-denies-charges-over-blindley-15546789

Thursday 13 December 2018

Horley High Street car park could be replaced with new shops

Some people are worried getting rid of the car park could be short-sighted when large developments are taking place in the town

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/horley-high-street-car-park-15538610

Calls for help went ignored as Bronzefield prisoner suffered cardiac arrest in cell, inquest rules

An inquest concluded that neglect and serious medical failures at HMP Bronzefield, in Ashford, contributed to the death of Natasha Chin

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/calls-help-went-ignored-bronzefield-15548331

Royal Holloway assures it is 'one of the safest campuses in UK' following stabbing

"Incidents on our campus are rare and we are one of the safest university campuses in the UK,” a spokesman for the Egham university said

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/royal-holloway-assures-one-safest-15549282

Chief Constable Nick Ephgrave to leave Surrey Police for Met

Nick Ephgrave has been in charge of Surrey Police for nearly three years

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/chief-constable-nick-ephgrave-leave-15549383

Death of two women in caravan fire near Dorking being investigated by Surrey fire service

Surrey Fire and Rescue Service and Surrey Police are working to establish the cause of the fire on Monday (December 10) morning

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/death-two-women-caravan-fire-15548001

Two men taken to hospital with 'potentially serious injuries' after crash on A3 near Hindhead Tunnel

An air ambulance landed at the scene at around 5.15am on Thursday

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/hindhead-tunnel-a3-men-hospital-15546931

RMT announces further South Western Railway strikes including New Year's Eve

Thousands of passengers will face more disruption during the festive period

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/rmt-announces-further-south-western-15547148

Man 'stabbed in buttocks' at Royal Holloway knew his attackers, police say

An enhanced police and security presence remains at the Egham campus

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/man-stabbed-buttocks-royal-holloway-15547577

Man, 18, arrested following discovery of body in Farnham road

The body of a man in his 40s was discovered in Crondall Lane on Friday evening

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/man-18-arrested-following-discovery-15546911

Merrow councillor's cul-de-sac resurfaced while surrounding roads left unrepaired

Cllr Graham Ellwood said he had asked for the road to be resurfaced due to a neighbour's mobility problems

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/merrow-councillors-cul-de-sac-15543506

East Surrey Hospital ward for elderly patients closes due to outbreak of 'diarrhoea and vomiting'

Capel ward was shut on Thursday morning after several patients began experiencing the symptoms

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/east-surrey-hospital-ward-elderly-15545608

Appeal to find missing man who was visiting family in Byfleet

A 63-year-old man from Poland has only been in the UK for a week and doesn't speak any English

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/appeal-find-missing-man-who-15544872

Wednesday 12 December 2018

A25 Buckland Shell garage could be refurbished but residents have safety concerns about more traffic

Dozens of letters have been submitted to the council about the plans for the petrol station between Reigate and Dorking

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/a25-buckland-shell-garage-could-15499303

Resident's petition leads to 'rat run' Merstham road having speed limit surveyed

The landlord of Feathers Hotel believes a speed camera monitoring drivers coming into Merstham would be a better idea

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/residents-petition-leads-rat-run-15533183

Son jailed for harassing mother when she refused to cook him dinner

Daniel Medlock, 23, mocked his mum's mental health problems and told her to “do us all a favour and kill herself”

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/son-jailed-harassing-mother-refused-15543007

Egham father 'lucky to be alive' after massive tree crushes passing car

The 30-year-old father said he narrowly avoided death by inches and is "still shaking"

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/egham-father-lucky-alive-after-15540734

Female pedestrian dies following collision with motorcycle in Aldershot

A 48-year-old woman from Farnborough was taken to hospital but died from her injuries on Tuesday evening

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/female-pedestrian-dies-following-collision-15542279

Land Rover 'driven into rear wall' of Chiddingfold garage to steal ATM machine at 3am

The cash machine was seen on CCTV being dragged away across the forecourt of the Petworth Road petrol station according to police

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/land-rover-driven-rear-wall-15540889

Man charged with assaulting police officers during arrest over 'pub assault' in Leatherhead

Craig Button, 33, has been charged in connection with an assault at the Penny Black pub on Friday (December 7)

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/man-charged-assaulting-police-officers-15541448

Man charged over attempted abduction of three different children on the same day in Egham

Two further incidents were identified as a result of a Surrey Police appeal

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/man-charged-over-attempted-abduction-15540582

All the Superdry stores in Surrey as company considers closures amid poor performance

There are currently numerous Superdry stores in Surrey and nearby areas

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/superdry-stores-surrey-company-considers-15541678

Superdry considering store closures as shares plunge due to poor performance

The company blamed unseasonably warm weather for the poor performance of the first half

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/superdry-considering-store-closures-shares-15541236

Cutting county councillors' allowances 'not fair', independent panel says

The county council's bill for members' allowances is around £1.5 million

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/cutting-county-councillors-allowances-not-15540922

'Deadly junction' crash just days after Highways England refuse to make safety improvements

Beechcroft Drive residents met with Highways England to discuss the dangerous junction last month

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/deadly-junction-crash-just-days-15540177

Billionaire Sheikh of Dubai's fence shows 'contempt' for planning rules at Longcross estate, neighbour claims

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum has built the fence at his £75 million Longcross estate without planning permission, and a neighbour claims it could harm local wildlife

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/billionaire-sheikh-dubais-fence-shows-15536019

Surrey Fire & Rescue Service to recruit 44 new firefighters by March

It will be a 10% uplift on the current workforce across the county

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/surrey-fire--rescue-service-15540059

Surrey Yeoman pub in Dorking could be reopening as alcohol licence application submitted

The High Street pub has been closed since March 2017

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/surrey-yeoman-pub-dorking-could-15523129

Rise in complaints made about Surrey County Council's adult social care

The number is expected to rise to an overall increase of 31% by the end of this financial year

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/complaints-adult-social-care-surrey-15539905

Bookham school undergoes deep clean after suspected sickness bug outbreak in the village

Multiple children from The Dawnay School have been off recently with a sickness bug

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/bookham-school-undergoes-deep-clean-15536038

Tuesday 11 December 2018

Ambulance took 30 minutes to reach pupil because of congestion around St Joseph's School Epsom

The head teacher of St Joseph's Catholic School in Epsom presented a petition to the Surrey County Council's Epsom and Ewell Local Committee calling for changes to be made to parking restrictions

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/ambulance-took-30-minutes-reach-15534654

Reigate boy hasn't been to school for four months after council declined transport

Harry Kirkby's mum said it's logistically very difficult to walk him to and from school as she has to get his sister to and from a school in the opposite direction

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/reigate-boy-hasnt-been-school-15505717

The busiest and quietest train stations in Surrey revealed

The Office of Rail and Road has released the figures for all station usage in Great Britain for 2017/18

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/busiest-quietest-train-stations-surrey-15538692

Guildford bus drivers face pay cuts as Arriva struggles with 'bus war' and contract losses

Arriva's Surrey and Kent operations lost nearly £900,000 in 2017, and the company claims its Guildford depot is no longer profitable

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/guildford-bus-drivers-face-pay-15538200

Officers 'extremely concerned' for safety of missing Redhill teenager

16-year-old Mikayla Brookbank was last seen near Merstham Rail Station

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/officers-extremely-concerned-safety-missing-15538203

Passers by praised after 'dangerous predator' jailed for six years for rape in Leatherhead

“The actions of those passers by cannot be underestimated"

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/passers-praised-after-dangerous-predator-15537659

Guildford council tax hike could be on the way as possibility of budget deficit looms

If approved, the 2019-20 budget will see the fourth successive tax rise of more than 3%

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/guildford-council-tax-hike-could-15537118

Surrey County Council leader Tim Oliver appoints cabinet member to find new headquarters

The Tory  hopes all staff will have vacated County Hall in Kingston by 2020 saying it was time they "returned to Surrey"

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/tim-oliver-surrey-cabinet-headquarters-15537106

Female pedestrian in hospital with 'serious injuries' following collision with motorcycle in Aldershot

The woman was taken to St George's Hospital in Tooting following a collision with a motorcycle in Aldershot

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/female-pedestrian-hospital-serious-injuries-15537101

Royal Surrey invests £800k to fight winter pressures but warns patients to use A&E 'wisely'

NHS trusts have warned that this winter could be even tougher for hospitals than the last

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/royal-surrey-invests-800k-fight-15536762

New Surrey County Council leader Tim Oliver discusses financial challenges, children's services and company collapse

Councillor Tim Oliver, who was elected as council leader on Tuesday, talks to Surrey Live on the challenges ahead

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/new-surrey-county-council-leader-15532047

Woman sexually assaulted in 'shocking' early hours Camberley attack

Police have released a description of a man they are keen to talk to following the Camberley assault

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/woman-sexually-assaulted-shocking-early-15535474

Image released of man following theft of BMW in Thames Ditton

The car was stolen in the middle of the afternoon on November 30

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/image-released-man-following-theft-15535563

Track circuit failure causes travel chaos for commuters at Woking station

Network Rail has apologised for the disruption

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/track-circuit-failure-causes-travel-15534642

A Wizarding World of Harry Potter shop has opened at Gatwick Airport

Official Wizarding World gifts and special Christmas items are now available at the airport's North Terminal

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/wizarding-world-harry-potter-shop-15535074

Critical incident declared in Stanwell as police target 'county lines' drug dealers

The severe action allowed the force to call in extra police officers and provide round-the-clock enforcement in the village

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/critical-incident-declared-stanwell-police-15534418

Staines childhood sex abuse victim on how his dad tried to 'cure' his suspected homosexuality

Daniel Dowling's dad violently forced his son, 11, into threesome with stepmother to 'cure' his suspected homosexuality

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/staines-childhood-sex-abuse-victim-15462115

Man charged over attempted child abduction at Egham Christmas fair

A 47-year-old man was arrested shortly after the incident was reported to police and has now been charged

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/man-charged-over-attempted-child-15534178

Monday 10 December 2018

Half of Surrey residents surveyed in favour of second Brexit vote, new research finds

A survey asked residents their thoughts on all things Brexit - including the possibility of a second referendum

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/half-surrey-residents-surveyed-favour-15530150

The touching story behind new florist at Horley Railway Station

Gavin Lambert opened First Class Flowers in mid November

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/touching-story-behind-new-florist-15530855

Speed limit on section of A25 between Dorking and Guildford set to be reduced

There have been 12 crashes on the 1.7km stretch of road in the five years to August 2018, one of which was fatal

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/speed-limit-section-a25-between-15531655

Body discovered in Farnham road was man in 40s from area, police say

Officers have issued a fresh appeal for information to anyone who used Crondall Lane between 9pm and 9.50pm on Friday evening

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/body-discovered-farnham-road-man-15532405

Network Rail releases shock CCTV footage as warning ahead of Christmas party season

In the last 10 years, 21 people have died in alcohol-related incidents on station platforms

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/network-rail-releases-shock-cctv-15528651

Missing Redhill teenager was last seen near Merstham Rail Station, police say

Police officers say they are "extremely concerned" for the welfare of 15-year-old Katalina Tichner

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/missing-redhill-teenager-last-seen-15531394

Man hit by train at Clapham Junction in 'critical but stable condition'

Emergency services, including paramedics and London's Air Ambulance, were called to the station on Friday morning

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/man-hit-train-clapham-junction-15531012

Motorcyclist taken to hospital with 'serious injuries' following M25 crash

Two separate accidents on the M25 caused heavy traffic and lane closures on Monday morning

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/motorcyclist-taken-hospital-serious-injuries-15530369

E-fit released after man punched in back of head in attempt to steal parcel

Police say the victim was walking along Clare Road in Stanwell when he was knocked to the ground after being punched

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/e-fit-released-after-man-15530456

Unconscious woman found outside Farnham library had been sexually assaulted, police believe

Farnham library was sealed off as police carried out a forensic investigation on Sunday morning

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/unconscious-woman-found-outside-farnham-15529699

Death of Lord Monson's son found hanged in mum's Farnham back garden ruled as suicide

Rupert Green, 21, was placed on life support, but died five days later in hospital

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/death-lord-monsons-son-found-15522679

Sunday 9 December 2018

Tandridge council forced to park plans for Ellice Road multi-storey in Oxted after 'costs spiral'

Work on the Ellice Road car park has been put back by a year

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/tandridge-council-forced-park-plans-15522985

Canine rescuers on Romanian mission to save dogs and bring them to Surrey and Hampshire

A number of rescued dogs are in need of a new home for Christmas

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/canine-rescuers-romanian-mission-save-15528382

Police want to speak to anyone who was on a Farnham road after body discovered

The body was reported to police by a member of the public at around 9.50pm on Friday evening (December 7)

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/police-want-speak-anyone-who-15528442

Officers increasingly 'concerned for the welfare' of missing teenager last seen in Woking

Cameron Aidoo was last seen in Woking town centre on Saturday (December 8)

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/officers-increasingly-concerned-welfare-missing-15528021

Paw-some pair of plump cats looking for new home in time for Christmas

Pepe and Penelope are looking for a new home with patient and understanding people

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/paw-pair-plump-cats-looking-15527584

Six-year-old 'not physically harmed' during attempted abduction at Egham Christmas fair

"The child did not leave the immediate vicinity of their parent"

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/six-year-old-not-physically-15527664

Appeal to find wanted man from Windlesham who failed to answer police bail

Members of the public are warned not to approach him

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/appeal-find-wanted-man-windlesham-15525942

Attempted abduction as man tries to 'grab' six-year-old girl at Egham Christmas fair

Officers would like to speak to anyone who witnessed the incident or has any other information

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/attempted-abduction-man-tries-grab-15526833

Saturday 8 December 2018

Proposal to build 900 homes on greenbelt between Leatherhead and Ashtead 'distinctly premature' say council

An "outline planning vision" has been submitted by a developer for two sites, totalling 148 hectares

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/proposal-build-900-homes-greenbelt-15504983

The best and hardest questions that children ask Father Christmas in Surrey

What would you ask Santa if you got the chance?

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/best-hardest-questions-children-ask-15466601

Two men force 81-year-old women 'to the floor' in late night aggravated burglary in Shalford

The victim suffered bumps and bruises in her own home in Shalford

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/two-men-force-81-year-15525033

Project to replace water pipes near Guildford extended for an extra ELEVEN days

The work by Thames Water could lead to further delays for commuters in and around Guildford

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/project-replace-water-pipes-near-15524582

Leading paediatric burns unit warn against dangers of the 'fire challenge'

The Fire Challenge first started back in 2012

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/leading-paediatric-burns-unit-warn-15453874

Renewed appeal for witnesses after driver who suffered 'medical episode' was assaulted on M25

It is understood that witnesses were seen filming the incident on mobile phones

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/renewed-appeal-witnesses-after-driver-15524097

University of Surrey laser that paved way for internet in UK’s top 100 Best Breakthroughs

The laser paved the way for the internet, computers, fibre-optic phone lines, barcodes and DVDs among other things

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/university-surrey-laser-paved-way-15516984

University of Surrey scientists who turned coffee waste into electricity given £200k prize

The groundbreaking discovery could help farmers limit the amount of pollution they produce

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/university-surrey-scientists-who-turned-15521558

'Body of a man' found on the road by member of the public in Farnham

Officers attended Crondall Lane in Farnham at 9.50pm on Friday night (December 7)

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/body-man-found-road-member-15523851

E-Fit released in connection with man allegedly touching 12-year-old 'inappropriately' in Epsom

The victim was left very shaken by the incident

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/e-fit-released-connection-man-15523098

Friday 7 December 2018

Festive travel chaos as South Western Railway and Virgin Atlantic staff strike on SAME day

Driving home for Christmas may be the only option

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/festive-travel-chaos-south-western-15522512

Closure of Warlingham recycling centre would cause fly-tipping and gridlock in Caterham, council is warned

Residents have launched a petition to save it

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/closure-warlingham-recycling-centre-would-15521647

D-Day war hero has bag containing pictures of his late wife in stolen in Fleet

"He’s gutted because of the photos [of his late wife]. He’s carried them in his pocket even during the war."

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/d-day-war-hero-bag-15518634

Head teacher on how old a child should be before walking home from school alone

When is the right age to let your kids walk to school alone?

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/head-teacher-how-old-child-15520981

Teenager jailed over bomb hoax email that was received by Surrey and Hampshire schools

Schools were subjected to a 'malicious email' in March

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/teenager-jailed-over-bomb-hoax-15520647

Year 6 pupil tells Chancellor Philip Hammond her foolproof way of managing money

The Runnymede and Weybridge MP was surprised to hear one girl's aspiration to make sure she's financially secure

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/year-6-pupil-tells-chancellor-15521043

Man hit by train at Clapham Junction taken to major trauma centre with life-threatening injuries

Emergency services attended the scene at 10.23am following reports that a person had been hit by a train

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/man-hit-train-clapham-junction-15520795

Teenager jailed for stabbing a man three times in the back in Frimley

Police also praised a member of the public who managed to chase and corner Thomas Gawthorp after the attack

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/teenager-jailed-stabbing-man-three-15520264

Police 'making progress' after arrest made in connection with ATM ram raid in Farnham

A man remains in custody while the investigation continues

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/police-making-progress-after-arrest-15520001

Arrest made in connection with £1.3 million phone heist interception from Stanwell depot

Enquiries remain ongoing to identify further suspects who may have been involved

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/arrest-made-connection-13-million-15519114

Christmas favourite 'Baby It's Cold Outside' banned from American radio station due to ethical concerns

The song about a man trying to get a woman to stay the night at his place contains a line 'about a spiked drink'

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/christmas-favourite-baby-its-cold-15519142

Engelfield Green con-artist jailed after defrauding friends and colleagues out of more than £1 million

Branko Sevic was sentenced to five years, seven months in prison

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/engelfield-green-con-artist-jailed-15516935

Work underway to convert ex-Kuoni offices in Dorking into apartments as second planning application rejected

Mole Valley District Council (MVDC) Development Control Committee rejected the proposal on Wednesday (December 5) evening

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/work-underway-convert-ex-kuoni-15506086

Byfleet mother takes on weightlifting challenge to thank staff who saved her baby's life

At the time, Jo did not understand how her newborn daughter was suddenly in an incubator attached to wires and tubes

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/byfleet-mother-takes-weightlifting-challenge-15500696

'Dangerous' Ashtead man jailed for stabbing and 'terrorising' girlfriend whilst on cocaine in 'terrifying' attack

James Montgomery, 28, was also jailed for assaulting a man with a crutch in a separate incident

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/dangerous-man-jailed-stabbing-girlfriend-15484843

Thursday 6 December 2018

Dorking recycling centre mustn't close, says Mole Valley District Council as it unanimously opposes plan

It was suggested that the district council considers either running the site on its own or in conjunction with the county council

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/dorking-recycling-centre-mustnt-close-15509725

No immediate changes for Guildford's 'deadly' A3 junction despite Grim Reaper protest

Highways England said the junction 'has not been a cause of safety problems'

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/no-immediate-changes-guildfords-deadly-15517034

Lord's son found hanged in mum's Farnham garden two days after psychologist meeting, inquest hears

Rupert Green, 21, died in hospital in January 2017 and had a "history of fluctuating mental issues" according to his father

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/lords-son-found-hanged-mums-15517787

Surrey Union Hunt removes hunt listing at National Trust site Polesden Lacey Estate

The National Trust have removed an upcoming hunt listing just days before it was scheduled

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/surrey-union-hunt-removes-hunt-15517646

Leicester City helicopter crash investigation reveals fault that caused the tragedy

The October 27 crash left five dead including Leicester City owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/leicester-city-helicopter-crash-investigation-15517211

Man threatened, attacked and thrown out of a car on the A3

Police have launched an appeal after the incident on Sunday night

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/man-threatened-attacked-thrown-out-15514298

Wandsworth teenager 'wanted for burglary' in Epsom

Have you seen Patrick Ward?

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/wandsworth-teenager-wanted-burglary-epsom-15513950

Hospital warns of sickening dangers of acrylic nails on children

Children have been accidentally getting their fingers trapped and ripping their nail beds off to the extent that they need surgery

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/hospital-warns-sickening-dangers-acrylic-15514606

Kwasi Kwarteng compares Brexit to campaign for Scottish independence and asks MPs to respect referendum

The MP for Spelthorne and new Junior Brexit Secretary said voters knew "did have a sense of what they wanted" in the Brexit referendum

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/kwasi-kwarteng-compares-brexit-campaign-15513738

O2 customers left without 4G as the network goes down across the UK

'O2 not registered on network' hit thousands of customers

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/o2-customers-left-without-4g-15513259

Wednesday 5 December 2018

Popular Woking ice cream seller brands council meeting 'last chance' to save his business

A petition to allow the ice cream van to sell at Woking Park achieved more than 1,000 signatures in a month

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/popular-woking-ice-cream-seller-15511830

Woking cinema set for £6.6million upgrade following rodent issues

The plans are set to be approved by Woking Borough Council on Thursday evening (December 6)

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/woking-cinema-set-66million-upgrade-15511476

Surrey poised for more dismal weather as 'Storm Deirdre' arrives in UK

While Surrey is not included in the Met Office's weather warning, it is still likely to experience some wet and windy weather

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/surrey-poised-more-dismal-weather-15510879

Don't miss the spectacular shooting stars during the Geminid meteor shower

It's the most stunning meteor shower of the year with around 100 shooting stars an hour during the peak. Here's what you need to know, when and how you watch it.

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/geminid-meteor-shower-shooting-star-15509374

Police appeal to identify woman linked to theft of a 93 year old man

Police are trying to trace this woman following an incident in Addlestone

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/police-appeal-identify-woman-linked-15508943

Anti-Gatwick expansion group label airport consultation as 'misleading propaganda' as councillors raise noise level concerns

The airport has released a poll to show that the public are in support of expansion plans

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/gatwick-airport-expansion-campaigners-propaganda-15501745

People in Surrey are gambling with their futures with these five health risks

The potential health risks include smoking, physical inactivity and obesity

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/people-surrey-gambling-futures-five-15505635

Tuesday 4 December 2018

People asked to donate to Leicester helicopter crash couple's charity instead of giving flowers

A memorial will be held at Guildford Cathedral this week

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/eric-swaffer-izabela-lechowicz-charity-15505477

Fox ripped apart by Surrey Union Hunt hounds, anti-hunt group claims - WARNING GRAPHIC CONTENT

Surrey Union Hunt says it operated within the confines of the law, as campaigners call on National Trust to stop issuing hunting licences

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/fox-ripped-apart-surrey-union-15502027

Man jailed after police find 35 wraps of cocaine in sock in Woking

The investigating officer said he hopes the sentence shows drug offences are taken seriously in Surrey

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/man-jailed-after-police-find-15503015

Commuters left with just minor injuries following A3 Hindhead Tunnel crash

Surrey Police, ambulance crew and three fire engines were all called to the scene at around 7.30am

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/commuters-left-just-minor-injuries-15502556

On-street parking in Reigate and Banstead is 'infested' following planning permission on 100 flats

Two separate developments to the south of the town centre fail to meet desired number of parking spaces or affordable homes

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/claims-street-parking-reigate-banstead-15498174

Monday 3 December 2018

How every Surrey council deals with complaints about about rogue landlords

Just two councils in Surrey fined or prosecuted landlords for issues such as poor living conditions

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/how-every-surrey-council-deals-15482595

McDonald's wants to build over common land for new drive-thru road at Earlswood restaurant

The fast food chain won planning consent to extend and refurbish the restaurant and drive-thru earlier this year

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/mcdonalds-wants-build-over-common-15499665

Witness appeal after driver suffers 'serious injuries' in crash with van in Fetcham

Police are appealing for witnesses following the crash

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/witness-appeal-after-driver-suffers-15499541

Surrey could be set for frost and snow with temperatures set to plummet

Warning have been issued as a short, sharp icy snap is set to grip the county on Tuesday (December 4)

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/surrey-could-set-frost-snow-15498897

Teenager escapes 'attempted kidnap' after being 'grabbed from behind' in Haslemere

The victim reported that he was grabbed from behind by a slim man dressed in a black hoody and shining a torch

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/teenager-escapes-attempted-kidnap-after-15498829

Charity Christmas carolling pub crawling is returning to Mole Valley and it sounds brilliant

The fantastic idea has become a minor tradition in Mole Valley - here are the details and how to get involved

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/charity-christmas-caroling-pub-crawling-15466416

Windows of camper van "deliberately smashed" in late night attack in Guildford

Surrey Police is appealing for witnesses of the criminal damage

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/windows-camper-van-deliberately-smashed-15497534

Driver who suffered stroke on M25 and was then assaulted by motorcyclist remains in hospital

Police are continuing an appeal to find a motorcyclist who punched a driver and drove off

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/driver-who-suffered-stroke-m25-15497134

Sunday 2 December 2018

Council to spend £3.6m replacing diesel refuse lorries as it's 'not ready' for greener fuels

The authority will dip in to its reserves to pay for the vehicles over the next three years

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/council-spend-36m-replacing-diesel-15486662

'Major changes' needed at Surrey Fire and Rescue Service according to official report

Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services will publish its report on December 6

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/major-changes-needed-surrey-fire-15488824

More wet and windy weather on the way to Surrey this week

While previous weather warnings are no longer in place, Surrey will be experiencing similarly dismal weather this week

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/more-wet-windy-weather-way-15495917

Railway worker killed after being struck by passenger train on Redhill line

The Rail Accident Investigation Branch said it will investigate last month's fatal accident to identify a cause of the collision

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/railway-worker-killed-after-being-15450002

All the planned M3, M25 and A3 roadworks and closures in Surrey this week

These are the planned closures motorists need to be aware of this week (December 3-9)

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/planned-m3-m25-a3-roadworks-15493941

Saturday 1 December 2018

Farnham named the second happiest place to live in Great Britain

Rightmove publishes its Happy at Home Index every year

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/farnham-named-second-happiest-place-15486897

Efforts to encourage bats and voles back into Woking after successful Great Created Newt reintroduction

Green officers from Woking Borough Council have already successfully helped great crested newts adapt back into the area.

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/efforts-encourage-bats-voles-back-15487515

All the major Brexit resignations as East Surrey MP Sam Gyimah quits as universities minister

The minister said in a statement: "It has become increasingly clear to me that the proposed deal is not in the British national interest."

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Planned rail fare rises should be axed amid 'declining performance levels' in 2018, campaigners say

Campaign group SWR Watch has called for the cancellation of the planned price hike, which would see commuters pay an average of 3.1% more for rail tickets

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'Group of teenagers' seen 'running from area' after alleged theft at Meadowbank Park in Dorking

A 13-year-old boy has attended a voluntary interview in connection with a number of incidents that are believed to be linked

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Seven people hospitalised following serious A322 crash in Lightwater

Nine people were injured in total following a collision on the A322 involving a van and black saloon car

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Seven people hospitalised following serious A322 crash in Lightwater

Nine people were injured in total following a collision on the A322 involving a van and black saloon car

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Pedestrian in hospital with 'serious injuries' after being hit by car outside Shepperton pub

Police are appealing for help to trace the car involved which failed to stop after hitting a pedestrian outside The Harrow pub in Shepperton

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