Thursday 28 February 2019

Some Dorking beggars 'not homeless or in need', police warn

Dorking neighbourhood team have noticed an increase in begging in the town

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/dorking-beggars-not-homeless-need-15899818

More than £1.5m worth of Premium Bonds remain unclaimed in Surrey

National Savings and Investments says there are more than 42,000 unclaimed prizes in the county

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/more-15m-worth-premium-bonds-15903147

Sally Challen has murder conviction quashed as judges order retrial

Challen had been sentenced to life in prison for the killing of her husband Richard Challen

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/sally-challen-murder-conviction-quashed-15903748

Slain fisherman Scott Wilkinson 'waved knife' at defendant, court hears

Shane Crawt, 19, claimed his cousin Charlie Smith, 24, hit Scott Wilkinson with a blunt object during an fight over payment for drugs

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/slain-fisherman-scott-wilkinson-waved-15902685

Cannabis farm discovered at Horley address with 30kg bagged up

The haul of drugs is thought to have a street value of around £100,000

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/cannabis-farm-discovered-horley-address-15901055

Man ties woman up and threatens her with a knife after breaking into Reigate home

The offender was in the property for approximately 20 minutes according to police

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/man-ties-woman-up-threatens-15902227

Live Surrey traffic and travel updates on M25, M3, A3, M23, South Western and Southern

The latest traffic news on the county's motorways, main roads, bus routes, airports and train services

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/live-surrey-traffic-travel-updates-15873436

Staines woman, 24, who died in early hours bypass crash named by police

The crash involved a pedestrian and a red Renault Scenic, police said

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/staines-woman-24-who-died-15900725

Newly elected borough leader challenged over democratic process of demolishing CAB and Relate offices

The assurances were made as Elmbridge Borough Council voted on a 2.93% rise in council tax

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/newly-elected-borough-leader-challenged-15900189

Parents warned to be vigilant after report unknown man approached girl in Tadworth

Officers have advised any suspicious behaviour to be reported to them immediately on 999

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/parents-warned-vigilant-after-report-15899194

Ripley residents reveal plan to reopen primary school after controversial closure

Campaigners claim there is still a need for a school in the village despite the closure of Ripley Primary School

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/ripley-residents-reveal-plan-reopen-15885329

Man charged with firearms offences following week-long search at property in Weybridge last year

Matthew Warne, 59, of Brooklands Road, has been charged with three offences

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/man-charged-firearms-offences-following-15899088

Suspended sentence for hoax 999 caller who claimed illness and then 'threatened' ambulance staff

He was given a suspended prison sentence after breaching conditions of a Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO)

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/suspended-sentence-hoax-999-caller-15898965

University of Surrey to cut staff citing Brexit financial concerns among reasons

All staff are to be offered a voluntary severance package

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/university-surrey-cut-staff-citing-15885247

Wednesday 27 February 2019

Protest after Surrey Union Hunt allowed to meet on National Trust land after fox-killing claims

Guildford Hunt Saboteurs shared images of a dead fox and claimed the hunt group's hounds killed it

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/protest-after-surrey-union-hunt-15893388

Defendant accused of 'getting off on killing' fisherman Scott Wilkinson

Barristers for brothers Shane and Lenny Crawt accused their co-defendant Charlie Smith of lying about his involvement in the attack on 48-year-old Scott Wilkinson

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/defendant-accused-getting-killing-fisherman-15897270

Huge overturned lorry causes huge delays around Gatwick Airport and M23

The main road around the North Terminal was closed for more than two hours

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/huge-overturned-lorry-causes-huge-15897531

Sally Challen appeal to overturn murder conviction for killing 'controlling' husband begins

Sally Challen, 65, killed her husband with a hammer, but claims her mental state was affected by 40 years of control and humiliation by him

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/sally-challen-appeal-overturn-murder-15897405

Guildford Borough Council progresses plans to transform services and upgrade 'old and creaky' IT systems

'Future Guildford' will help transform the way services are delivered

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/guildford-borough-council-progresses-plans-15894859

Footage as recovery commences on overturned lorry at Gatwick Airport North Terminal

The incident has caused a road closure between the two terminals

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/gatwick-airport-footage-overturned-lorry-15897140

Lamb cuddling banned at Merrist Wood's annual lambing event due to new legislation

Children will no longer be able to cuddle lambs at Fleecy Frolics Lambing Weekend

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/whats-on/family-kids-news/lamb-cuddling-banned-merrist-woods-15892822

Two arrested after women, 79, has handbag snatched from behind and breaks arm in Chertsey

The woman was approached from behind in the daytime robbery in Guildford Street

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/two-arrested-after-women-79-15894838

Crowbar and drill used in attempted cash point thefts across Surrey and Hampshire

The incidents took place in Wreclcesham, Bagshot and Yateley.

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/crowbar-drill-used-attempted-cash-15894744

Resident calls police with concern that a plane had crashed after experiencing Surrey earthquake

Surrey Police received calls from residents in Dorking, Reigate, Redhill and Horley

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/resident-calls-police-concern-plane-15895066

Charity gets approval to take on performing arts library collection

NewSPAL has two years to work on transferring the collection over from Surrey County Council

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/charity-gets-approval-take-performing-15894153

Border disruption from Kent among fears of Deal or No Deal Brexit in Surrey

Surrey County Council prepares for 'array of potential implications' including border issues and a reduction in workforce

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/border-disruption-kent-surrey-brexit-15893695

Watch moment adorable pug is reunited with its owner three years after being stolen

Jules was recovered during a drugs raid in Lingfield

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/watch-moment-adorable-pug-reunited-15894165

Residents react as 'very scary' earthquake hits Surrey

Residents have shared their early morning reaction to an earthquake in Newdigate

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/earthquake-reaction-dorking-horley-crawley-15893336

Second World War hero and Woking resident Bill Moore dies

As a member of the RAF's 138 Squadron, Bill Moore flew secret missions to drop SOE agents into occupied Europe during the Second World War

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/second-world-war-hero-woking-15885506

Court of Appeal to review man's suspended sentence for knifepoint robbery

James Quinn received a two-year suspended sentence after robbing two teenagers at knifepoint

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/court-appeal-review-mans-suspended-15892920

Two more arrests made in connection with Staines stabbing

Three people have now been arrested in connection with the incident

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/two-more-arrests-made-connection-15891728

Tuesday 26 February 2019

Woking and Sam Beare Hospices staff start fundraising campaign after van theft

Thieves stole hub caps and a roof rack from the charity's van

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/woking-sam-beare-hospices-staff-15890569

Surrey PCC David Munro wears spit hood in video saying it is 'essential protection'

Spit hoods have been called "distressing, degrading and potentially lethal" by human rights group Liberty

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/surrey-pcc-david-munro-wears-15887348

Cyclist 'dead at the scene' after cardiac arrest on Farnham bypass

Enquiries remain ongoing, Surrey Police say

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/cyclist-dead-scene-after-cardiac-15890344

Father of Deepcut recruit Geoff Gray 'haunted' by claims of other soldiers, inquest hears

A fresh inquest has been opened into the death of Private Geoff Gray, the third recruit to die of gunshot wounds at the notorious Deepcut barracks

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/father-deepcut-recruit-geoff-gray-15890642

Criminal investigation launched into Deepcut barracks abuse allegations

A second inquest into the death of Sean Benton heard several claims of verbal and physical abuse at the notorious army base

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/criminal-investigation-launched-deepcut-barracks-15890992

Redhill's Belfry set for children's soft play centre with slides and ball pools

Wacky Kingdom had its application to change the use of the former Pep&Co shop approved on Monday (February 25)

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/redhills-belfry-set-childrens-soft-15890598

Another ex-Conservative joins Guildford's independent councillors

Nils Christiansen left the Conservative Party accusing the local leadership of being "unaccountable"

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/another-ex-conservative-joins-guildfords-15886971

One person in hospital in 'serious condition' after four vehicle A31 crash near Farnham

The incident involved three cars and a lorry

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/one-person-hospital-serious-condition-15886917

Boy hospitalised after being 'assaulted with bike lock' in Walton

A 17-year-old was arrested on suspicion of causing actual bodily harm and carrying an offensive weapon, Surrey Police say

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/boy-hospitalised-after-being-assaulted-15889834

'I would knock 'em clean out': residents react to Horley stabbing

A man in his 30s suffered injuries that are not life-threatening, police have said

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/i-would-knock-em-clean-15886110

Arrest after reports of man 'exposing himself to two women' at Horsley train station

A 51-year-old man was arrested at Guildford railway station and taken into custody, according to BTP

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/arrest-after-reports-man-exposing-15887810

Cyclist killed in Lingfield 'hit and run' named as Simon Purcell

His death, following a crash in Lingfield Common Road, has caused shock in the community

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/cyclist-killed-lingfield-hit-run-15884970

Appeal to find vulnerable 90-year-old woman missing from Staines

Police say she "never normally goes anywhere without letting her family know"

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/appeal-find-vulnerable-90-year-15888334

Thieves use Transit to smash into garden centre near Farnham and steal clothes

A white Transit van was used as a battering ram in the raid at the Forest Lodge garden centre near Farnham

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/thieves-use-transit-smash-garden-15887474

£900,000 has been set aside to improve Surrey Fire and Rescue Service

The scope of a working group that was set up at the end of the year has been presented to councillors

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/900000-been-set-aside-improve-15887246

Monday 25 February 2019

Councillor rants about residents opposed to Surrey County Council's countryside parking charges

'That’s what I get sick and tired of. Emails from people who just oppose stuff and never put forward any constructive alternative suggestions at all.'

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/councillor-rants-residents-opposed-surrey-15885193

A23 roadworks in Horley set to close road for 10 hours a day in March

However Surrey County Council has only provided vague details and a business on the A23 says it hasn't been informed

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/a23-roadworks-horley-set-close-15884831

Brothers killed fisherman Scott Wilkinson in 'cold blood murder', claims co-defendant as trial continues

Charlie Smith, 24, gave evidence at Guildford Crown Court as the defence began their case

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/brothers-killed-fisherman-scott-wilkinson-15884978

Footage shows Southern Rail staff pouring mop water around homeless man

Southern Rail says it has suspended two staff members following the incident

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/footage-shows-southern-rail-staff-15882779

Driver arrested in connection with fatal cyclist crash in Lingfield

A 49-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the Lingfield incident, police said

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/driver-arrested-connection-fatal-cyclist-15883276

Woman, 79, pulled to ground and robbed by two men in daytime Chertsey attack

Police are warning the public not to approach the two men

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/woman-79-pulled-ground-robbed-15882478

Man killed after tree fell on car in Egham named by police

The 46-year-old was a passenger in the car

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/man-killed-after-tree-fell-15882498

Warning issued after police stop 'a number of' cyclists for running red lights

Cyclists face being fined if they are caught going through red lights, Waverley police warned

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/warning-issued-after-police-stop-15881844

Cyclist dies following hit and run in Lingfield

Surrey Police is trying to trace the driver of a vehicle that failed to stop

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/cyclist-dies-following-hit-run-15881412

Sunday 24 February 2019

Earlswood author's heartwarming message as debut children's book published

"We all have our quirks but there is someone out there for all of us"

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/earlswood-authors-heartwarming-message-debut-15845558

Body found in search for missing Sandhurst man Keith Sanderson

Mr Sanderson's family has been informed, police said

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/body-found-search-missing-sandhurst-15880453

The 'Dorking Cock' has just won horse races at Sandown and Carlisle

"We had a lot of problems with getting the name past the British Horseracing Authority"

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/dorking-cock-just-won-horse-15853671

The Surrey Half Marathon route and the road closures in Woking you need to know about

More than 5,000 runners have already signed up

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/surrey-half-marathon-route-road-15878044

Saturday 23 February 2019

Police arrest Staines man, 29, after alleged stabbing in Gloucester Crescent

Residents said they no longer feel safe in the neighbourhood

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/police-arrest-staines-man-29-15876970

'It is scary what this world is coming to': residents react to stabbing in Staines

Police say there was a fight between a group of men who were armed with baseball bats and knives

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/it-scary-what-world-coming-15875918

Witness appeal after alleged stabbing in Waitrose car park in Horley

Police said the incident could have been related to an argument

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/large-police-presence-after-alleged-15875773

Friday 22 February 2019

9 easy ways to cut plastic in your shopping and how much it'll cost

Here are some ideas for you to reduce plastic waste with details of how much more - or less - it could end up costing you

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/9-easy-ways-cut-plastic-15852642

Third man guilty of Sheerwater kidnapping that saw victim stabbed 14 times with screwdriver

A jury convicted the 37-year-old of kidnapping, robbery and causing GBH with intent after less than two hours of deliberations

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/third-man-guilty-sheerwater-kidnapping-15872547

Guildford borough councillor resigns from Conservatives on same day as Tory MPs

The councillor, who represents Holy Trinity ward, sent a letter of resignation on the same day three Tory MPs quit the party

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/guildford-borough-councillor-resigns-conservatives-15868132

Man, 34, with links to Redhill, Reigate and Horley wanted on recall to prison

Police say officers are searching for him but need the public's help

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/man-34-links-redhill-reigate-15871984

Armed police in Camberley after dispute involving 'two suspected firearms'

Two items of interest have been seized, police said

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/armed-police-camberley-after-dispute-15871294

Luxury car dealer continues to park supercars on residents' road despite numerous complaints

Bramley Motors has been parking supercars, including Bentleys and Maseratis, in nearby Old Rectory Close and in the library car park, it has been claimed

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/luxury-car-dealer-continues-park-15868125

More than 41,000 potholes reported in Surrey in 12 months, figures show

Surrey County Council paid out more than £446,000 in compensation due to potholes, by some distance the most in the South East

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/more-41000-potholes-reported-surrey-15868149

Thursday 21 February 2019

Raw sewage flowing onto main road in Godalming for more than two months

Faeces, urine and wastewater have been spewing out across the main footpath since December

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/raw-sewage-flowing-onto-main-15866805

Epsom and Ewell's most dangerous areas in 2018 according to crime stats

A total of 7,069 crimes were reported in the borough in 2018

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/epsom-ewells-most-dangerous-areas-15866422

The most and least dangerous areas in Elmbridge in 2018 according to crime stats

Crime stats for the whole of 2018 have now been released

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/most-least-dangerous-area-elmbridge-15847245

'Threat to human health': Campaigners to fight against UKOG's plans for oil drill site near Dunsfold

Residents say it has "come out of the blue" and will "pose a pollution risk to our water, soil and air"

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/threat-human-health-campaigners-fight-15867687

Victim 'being fed through tubes' following alleged Redhill assault, court hears

Two men pleaded not guilty to single counts of grievous bodily harm

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/victim-being-fed-through-tubes-15865766

Abandoned car in Guildford road 'dangerous' and 'ridiculous', resident says

The car has been left for three weeks after crashing in the snow in Park Barn

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/abandoned-car-guildford-road-dangerous-15865228

Armed police respond to attempted stabbing 'through car window' in Woking

A man in his car sustained an injury to the back of his leg, according to police

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/armed-police-respond-attempted-stabbing-15864613

Burglary victim 'violated' as video shows shocking aftermath of Chertsey house raid

The burglars stole "precious jewellery that cannot be replaced" from the house in Chertsey

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/burglary-victim-violated-video-shows-15811878

The most and least dangerous areas of Tandridge according to 2018 crime stats

Police have revealed the crime statistics for the whole of 2018 in Tandridge District        

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/most-least-dangerous-areas-tandridge-15859572

Driver jailed after fleeing Horley crash that left his passenger seriously injured

The car he was driving was found to be "excessively overloaded"

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/driver-jailed-after-fleeing-horley-15863675

Impatience to blame for Surrey's most dangerous pedestrian crossing, according to councillor

Police accident reports reveal the most dangerous crossings in Surrey over a four year period

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/impatience-blame-surreys-most-dangerous-15859205

Sheerwater kidnapping accused claims he was buying dog food for his mum during violent robbery

Dwayne Lothian denies involvement in the kidnapping, GBH and robbery of a 21-year-old Woking man

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/sheerwater-kidnapping-accused-claims-buying-15862695

Wednesday 20 February 2019

One person arrested after 'violent' stabbing in Fairview Road in Ash

One man has been released from hospital after the incident

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/one-person-arrested-after-violent-15861303

Chantry Wood neighbours say campsite forest school plan is 'undemocratic'

Guildford Borough Council ruled out holding a full consultation on leasing the campsite to a forest school as "affected user groups are expected to be resistant"

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/chantry-wood-neighbours-say-campsite-15857052

Surrey Heath's most and least dangerous areas according to 2018 crime stats

A total of 6,569 crimes were reported in the borough in 2018

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/surrey-heaths-most-least-dangerous-15859451

Woking man, 43, arrested following investigation into child criminal exploitation

Surrey Police has issued advice on warning signs regarding child criminal exploitation

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/woking-man-43-arrested-following-15862065

Stone crashes to Guildford pavement after Tunsgate Arch suffers 'unexpected dislodgement'

The council said it would take "some time" to repair the 19th century archway

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/tunsgate-guildford-stone-falls-pavement-15861313

'Large search teams' pictured in Sandhurst as concern for missing man grows

Police are appealing to the public as their search for Keith Sanderson continues

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/large-search-teams-pictured-sandhurst-15859687

How you can have 24/7 access to legal advice for just £24 a month

The pioneering new service is available to people across Surrey

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/special-features/how-you-can-247-access-15835879

'Sickening' thieves steal hub caps and roof rack from Woking and Sam Beare Hospices van

The charity said the van is vital for it to deliver goods across the county

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/sam-beare-hospices-van-thieves-15852117

Person airlifted to hospital from M25 crash with 'potentially serious injuries'

Ambulance crews and the air ambulance attended the scene

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/person-airlifted-hospital-m25-crash-15858441

Graphic designer told doctors he saw 'black flames around people' day before he plunged from car park rooftop, inquest hears

Simon Colley thought his colleagues were conspiring against him, medical professionals said

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/graphic-designer-told-doctors-saw-15854824

M25 anticlockwise 'likely to be closed for some time' following serious crash, police say

Emergency services remain at the scene near junction 13 Staines

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/m25-anticlockwise-likely-closed-time-15857645

Large film set under construction at Hankley Common near Farnham

The popular film site was previously transformed for Bond blockbuster Skyfall

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/large-film-set-under-construction-15853934

Egham tree that fell into road and killed passenger 'was on private land' says council

A tree fell on the car while it was being driven along the A308 Windsor Way in Egham

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/egham-tree-fell-road-killed-15857087

Diversion routes as M25 anticlockwise closed due to serious crash involving two lorries

Traffic is being diverted off the carriageway due to the closure

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/diversion-routes-m25-anticlockwise-closed-15857396

'Psycho' taunts sister of murdered schoolboy Breck Bednar over Snapchat

Breck's mother Lorin LaFave claims the messages threatened to dig up her dead son's body, smash his headstone, and break his killer out of jail

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/breck-bednar-sister-taunted-snapchat-15854634

Teenager was prepared to 'die for Islamic State', court hears

Haider Ahmed, from Redhill,  is accused of plotting a terror attack with a large hunting knife

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/teenager-prepared-die-islamic-state-15857011

New UK drone laws announced to enforce 5km 'no-fly' zone around airports after Gatwick incident

An extended 'no-fly' zone near airports will come into force in March

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/new-uk-drone-laws-announced-15856968

Tuesday 19 February 2019

Spelthorne's most and least dangerous areas according to 2018 crime stats

Police statistics for the Spelthorne borough paint a picture of crime in each neighbourhood

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/spelthornes-most-least-dangerous-areas-15853918

ANOTHER earthquake recorded in Newdigate near Dorking

A 1.9 magnitude earthquake was registered five days after an 2.4 magnitude tremor in the same location

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/another-earthquake-recorded-newdigate-near-15856186

Crystal Palace fan describes 'agony' of injuries suffered in post-match attack at Horley train station

The 20-year-old required surgery on a broken jaw after being punched and kneed by two men

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/crystal-palace-fan-describes-agony-15854512

£22m Ash road bridge needed to replace 'dangerous' level crossing, councillors say

One local councillor said he had seen several incidents at the level crossing near Ash station

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/22m-ash-road-bridge-needed-15853677

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle 'considering' ACS Egham school for child

A spokesman said the school would be "delighted" to welcome the child into the ACS Egham community

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/prince-harry-meghan-markle-considering-15852700

Katz Castle handed official warning over 'misconduct and/or mismanagement'

The Charity Commission has issued an official warning to the Cobham cat rescue centre

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/katz-castle-handed-official-warning-15817178

Sandhurst cadet, 21, found dead at military academy named by coroner

An inquest into her death is scheduled to open at the end of the month

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/sandhurst-cadet-21-found-dead-15852595

'Gang of youths' allegedly attacked and threw bottles at man outside Sainsbury's

Four males then entered the shop in Walton with one person reported to be carrying a knife

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/gang-youths-attacked-man-sainsburys-15852125

The most and least dangerous areas in Runnymede according to 2018 crime stats

Surrey Police crime statistics for the whole of 2018 have now been released

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/most-least-dangerous-areas-runnymede-15851346

Stagecoach launch thorough investigation following Camberley fire that destroyed bus

Around 11 passengers had to be evacuated from the bus service

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/stagecoach-launch-thorough-investigation-following-15852020

Two officer cadets charged over incident at Sandhurst military academy

They are due to appear at court later this month

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/two-officer-cadets-charged-over-15852163

Love gardening and being outside? Guildford Borough Council may have the dream job for you

Full-time gardener jobs are available, based out of Stoke Park Nursery

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/love-gardening-being-outside-guildford-15851867

RMT suspends strike action following 'significant breakthrough' in train guard talks

The first of three days of strike action was planned to start this week

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/rmt-suspends-strike-action-following-15851457

Monday 18 February 2019

Couple who suffered heartache of losing first baby 'overjoyed' as son is born

"We turned one of the walls in Teddy's room into a mural with a big lion to show him that Leo always watches over him."

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/couple-who-suffered-heartache-losing-15815636

Runnymede Borough Council to up council tax amid Brexit fears

The decision by Runnymede councillors follows a council tax hike of 2.99% by Surrey County Council

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/runnymede-borough-council-up-council-15823104

Floral tributes left to woman with 'heart of gold' who died in Staines bypass crash

The woman, in her 20s, is thought to be named 'Emily'

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/floral-tributes-left-woman-heart-15849383

Man stabbed repeatedly with screwdriver during kidnapping and robbery in Sheerwater, court hears

Two men have already been convicted of the attack that left the victim with multiple stab wounds, two fractured cheek bones and a broken nose

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/man-stabbed-repeatedly-screwdriver-during-15849367

Man still hospitalised with 'serious multiple injuries' after falling from bridge onto M3 in Chertsey

The man, in his 50s, was found on the hard shoulder

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/man-still-hospitalised-serious-multiple-15848527

Football fan 'seriously injured' in assault outside Horley train station after Crystal Palace match

The victim suffered a broken jaw and pelvis in the incident

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/football-fan-seriously-injured-assault-15847531

Company behind Reigate pubs Blue Anchor and Red Cross Inn liquidated as it owed £400k

The Blue Anchor and The Red Cross Inn both closed suddenly on January 11

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/company-behind-reigate-pubs-blue-15836982

Body of man found beside tracks at Reigate station

The body was located by officers at around 3.05am

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/body-man-found-beside-tracks-15846070

Waverley's most and least dangerous areas according to 2018 crime stats

Police recorded crime stats for the whole of 2018 have now been released

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/waverleys-most-least-dangerous-areas-15839042

Sunday 17 February 2019

Missed GP appointments in Surrey costing NHS more than £500,000 a month

One in 20 people who booked into their local surgery did not turn up

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/missed-gp-appointments-surrey-costing-15837333

Planned M25, A3, M4 and A30 closures for the week ahead

Here is a summary of all the major roadworks going on in Surrey this week

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/planned-m25-a3-m4-a30-15844386

Passenger dies after tree falls on car in Egham

Surrey Police says there were five people in the car when it happened

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/passenger-dies-after-tree-falls-15845088

Toyota smashes into Old House as Wreckin' Ball finishes set in nearby pub

It was the second time in two days that a car had driven into the front of a pub in Surrey

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/toyota-smashes-old-house-wreckin-15843580

Surrey weather forecast: 'Bright and mild' end to half term week, says Met Office

Here's what to expect weather-wise in the week ahead

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/surrey-weather-forecast-bright-mild-15843798

Shopkeeper 'emotional' as rebuild starts after devastating fire at Bagshot store

Crews spent all morning battling the blaze at the convenience store in Bagshot

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/shopkeeper-emotional-rebuild-starts-after-15842375

Saturday 16 February 2019

Family of girl, 8, at constant risk of choking 'forever grateful' after charity buys special chair

Leia Morgan would have to be laid on the floor in order for her to be comfortable

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/family-girl-8-constant-risk-15823345

'Without York Road Project I'd still be outside': Rough sleeper praises charity as he turns life around

Volunteers at the Woking charity try to help people live independently and find work

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/how-became-homeless-story-ordinary-15753909

Flames rip through bus and car as huge fire closes Camberley road all day

Crews were confronted by two vehicles "both well alight" when they arrived, a firefighter said

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/flames-rip-through-bus-car-15842207

Couple 'sprayed with glass' after BMW smashes into Royal Oak in Knaphill

"The car went through the double backed wall and went about four feet into the pub"

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/couple-sprayed-glass-after-bmw-15841978

'Ongoing mouse activity' at Thali Thali restaurant in Woking, food hygiene report reveals

The Woking business was rated zero for food hygiene, but that rating has since improved

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/ongoing-mouse-activity-thali-thali-15724352

Bicycle 'mangled' after crash with car on A25 near Newlands Corner

"His bike was quite mangled and there were a few scrapes down the side of the car"

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/bicycle-mangled-after-crash-car-15841452

The most and least dangerous areas in Mole Valley in 2018, according to crime statistics

See where your area ranks on our list, according to reported crimes over the 12 months

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/most-least-dangerous-areas-mole-15838856

Friday 15 February 2019

'Having wings would make it easier to access' - your feedback to council countryside survey

One respondent to Surrey County Council's survey called for cllr Mike Goodman, lead cabinet member for environment, to resign

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/having-wings-would-make-easier-15837350

Legoland announces annual pass sale to celebrate opening of new ride

The sale is for a limited time only

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/legoland-announces-annual-pass-sale-15839146

A3 slip road traffic lights having 'big impact' on Guildford congestion claims councillor

The traffic lights were part of the major A3 improvement scheme

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/a3-slip-road-traffic-lights-15835505

Large cannabis factory discovered in Cobham after police respond to reports of break in

Two men have been arrested after a factory was found in Fairmile Lane

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/large-cannabis-factory-discovered-cobham-15837044

Damning findings into Surrey Fire and Rescue Service to be investigated

The service has been rated inadequate with 'serious concerns' over its effectiveness and efficiency

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/damning-findings-surrey-fire-rescue-15837583

Woking High Street to close for two weeks due to works on town centre developments

The road will be closed to through traffic for two weeks

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/woking-high-street-close-two-15835330

Restaurant with links to Gordon Ramsay could replace Tante Marie in Woking

Aspiring chefs from all over the world came to study at the renowned cooking school

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/restaurant-links-gordon-ramsay-could-15791438

Runnymede council 'regretfully' drops support for Gatwick Airport expansion and backs Heathrow runway

The council had previously supported an expansion at Gatwick Airport, a position agreed in 2015

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/runnymede-council-regretfully-drops-support-15823509

'Disturbing burglary' in Shalford as man enters house and confronts female before fleeing

Officers have conducted enquiries and reassurance patrols in the village

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/disturbing-burglary-shalford-man-enters-15834633

Thursday 14 February 2019

'It sounded like my house was falling down': residents react to latest Newdigate earthquake

Many residents said that the 2.4 magnitude tremor made their houses shake

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/it-sounded-like-house-falling-15831633

Residents in Ash express shock at stabbing in what is 'normally a very quiet area'

Police are appealing for witnesses after two people were assaulted in Ash

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/residents-ash-express-shock-stabbing-15833479

Flies crawling on meat in Ahmed Cash and Carry in Woking, food hygiene report reveals

One of the shop's owners says they have made changes to ensure the pests do not return

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/flies-crawling-meat-ahmed-cash-15811742

The most and least dangerous areas in Woking according to crime stats

A total of 9,117 crimes were recorded in Woking between January and December last year

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/most-least-dangerous-areas-woking-15809575

Fisherman Scott Wilkinson's injuries 'like a car crash', murder trial hears

He had been struck at least four times on the head with a blunt object, causing traumatic brain injuries

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/scott-wilkinson-injuries-car-crash-15833665

12-year-old approached twice by man when walking to school in Epsom

Surrey Police has asked pupils in the area to "remain vigilant"

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/12-year-old-approached-twice-15833512

New BBC drama of HG Wells's War of the Worlds can put Woking on the map, says councillor

The sci-fi novel is being brought to life on screen this year

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/new-bbc-drama-hg-wellss-15832786

Watch as man interrupted going through letter box by video doorbell in Thorpe

Police want to speak to the man about two complaints made in Thorpe and Egham Hythe

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/watch-man-interrupted-going-through-15831387

'I have to start again': Mr Carlos ice cream van owner on his return to Woking Park

Councillors unanimously agreed to allow him to trade at the site on an eight month contract

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/i-start-again-mr-carlos-15820238

Figures show fewer people are now shouting and swearing in Walton - which is nice

A Public Spaces Protection Order has helped reduce anti-social behaviour by 29% in a year

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/figures-show-fewer-people-now-15831056

Businesses to vote on improvement plan for Walton town centre

If approved, Walton business ratepayers will have to pay a 1-1.5% levy into a pot

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/businesses-vote-improvement-plan-walton-15831253

Man seen 'lying on the floor' after stabbing in Ash

Surrey Police is appealing for witnesses after two men were assaulted in Fairview Road

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/man-seen-lying-floor-after-15830507

Murder trial delayed as three jurors get stuck in a lift at nearby shopping centre

The three men had been on their lunch break when they became trapped

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/murder-trial-delayed-three-jurors-15830379

Permission granted for 107 new Royal Holloway student homes in Egham

But residents are not happy: 'If this is suitable for a conservation area I don’t understand what a conservation area is.'

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/royal-holloway-student-homes-egham-15830821

Guildford councillor Michael Illman went to just one council meeting in nearly nine months

Cllr Michael Illman last attended a planning meeting, despite not being a member of the planning committee and not speaking at the meeting

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/guildford-councillor-michael-illman-went-15803782

Guildford Spectrum's replacement leisure centre would have the 'wow factor' but progress is slow

Guildford Borough Council is considering a £100 million replacement for the Spectrum leisure centre

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/guildford-spectrums-replacement-leisure-centre-15802633

Here's how much council tax has gone up in 10 years in every Surrey district

Residents are paying nearly a third more in council tax than they were a decade ago, despite stagnant real wages and years of service cuts

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/heres-how-much-council-tax-15799764

Greyhounds find new home in Guildford after being rescued from infamous Canidrome racetrack in China

Celia Cross Greyhound Trust in West Clandon has taken in 13 greyhounds from the Canidrome racetrack in China

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/greyhounds-find-new-home-guildford-15817843

Using a dating app on Valentine's Day? Read this advice first!

It comes after a man suffered serious injuries on a first date last month

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/using-dating-app-valentines-day-15827300

Witness saw 'couple of young boys' sat next to fisherman Scott Wilkinson, murder trial hears

Three men are accused of murdering the 48-year-old fisherman, who was found dead in the River Thames

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/witness-saw-couple-young-boys-15827554

Thorpe Park threatens legal action over planned retirement complex in case residents complain about screaming

Merlin bosses fear noise complaints could affect its operations if Runnymede Borough Council allows the homes to be built nearby

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/thorpe-park-threatens-legal-action-15828851

Guildford green belt sites set to be removed from Local Plan housing development list

Four sites put forward for new homes, including Aaron’s Hill in Godalming, set to be removed from Guildford's Local Plan

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/guildford-green-belt-sites-set-15828900

Wednesday 13 February 2019

Drug dealers, stop putting cocaine in your pants and socks, police will still check there

Think of the poor officers who have to check your crevices

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/drug-dealers-stop-putting-cocaine-15827535

'Stop Brexit' message appears on fence near Stoke Park in Guildford

Surrey Police is appealing for witnesses after a man in his 20s was spotted nearby at the time of the offence            

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/stop-brexit-message-guildford-police-15824324

Firefighters back call for Zane Gbangbola inquiry five years on from seven-year-old's death

The youngster's parents say the inquest into their son's death was "flawed" and minimised evidence of hydrogen cyanide poisoning

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/firefighters-back-call-zane-gbangbola-15827274

Teen, 16, appears in youth court charged with GBH following stabbing of man in Woodhatch

The boy cannot be named for legal reasons

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/teen-16-appears-youth-court-15827202

Surrey second worst place in country for helping autistic people live independently, says council officer

Peter Tempest, interim assistant director for learning disabilities, said this was despite the council spending more money than other local authorities

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/surrey-second-worst-place-country-15825923

'Bike and two road cones' thrown on railway track in path of oncoming train in Farncombe

British Transport Police said the incident could have had "potentially fatal consequences"

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/bike-two-road-cones-thrown-15816561

Trial date set for 14-year-old following Thames Ditton stabbing

Two other teenage boys have been arrested in connection with the incident

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/trial-date-set-14-year-15825618

Pictured: The two 'wandering' swans that halted traffic in both directions on the M3

Road workers and members of the public helped shepherd the two swans to safety

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/pictured-two-wandering-swans-halted-15824666

Timeline of events as final decision on popular ice cream man's return to Woking Park nears

It has been a long-running battle for Joe Bellanca, but he is nearing a return to Woking Park

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/woking-mr-carlos-council-park-15819248

Police want to speak to these people in connection with 'racially aggravated' graffiti in Camberley

CCTV shows a group of people police want to speak with in connection with an incident of "racially aggravated" graffiti

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/police-want-speak-people-connection-15824637

BMW crashes into parked cars and sends one flying into Redhill house

"We heard this big earthquake-like bang and the house shook"

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/bmw-crashes-parked-cars-sends-15821389

'It felt like he knew every one of us': Tributes to Oxted head Roger Coles

Mr Coles led the school for 18 years and taught there for nearly 27 years

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/it-felt-like-knew-every-15820953

E-fit released after window smashed in attempted Shepperton burglary

The man is wanted in connection with an attempted burglary in Halliford Road

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/e-fit-released-after-window-15823200

Veterans 'bereft' as military memorial near Dorking raided by thieves who stole £2,000 of equipment

"How sad it is that someone should come to a memorial area with the intention to steal from ex-servicemen that have served their country."

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/veterans-bereft-military-memorial-near-15798903

The most dangerous areas in Reigate and Banstead according to crime stats

Police have released crime stats for the whole of 2018 in Reigate and Banstead borough

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/most-dangerous-areas-reigate-banstead-15821028

'Keep distance when travelling' warning after crash involving multiple HGVs closes three lanes on M25

Highways England says at least four HGVs were involved

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/keep-distance-travelling-warning-after-15819265

Police hunting for man 'who might work at dairy farm' who didn't appear in court

Kieran Smith, 27, is wanted after failing to appear in court

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/police-hunting-man-who-might-15822532

16-year-old charged following Woodhatch stabbing incident

The teenage boy was arrested in Eastbourne

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/16-year-old-charged-following-15814709

£500 million Shepperton Studio expansion approved by one vote despite resident objections

The green belt development was approved despite numerous resident objections

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/500-million-shepperton-studio-expansion-15822470

Tuesday 12 February 2019

Robin Hood pub owner 'struggling every day' after two burglaries in two months

"I don't trust anyone any more. I don't want to feel like this. It's not fair"

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/robin-hood-pub-owner-struggling-15817332

These Surrey railway stations could be upgraded to accept contactless payments

The pay as you go network could be massively expanded outside of London by the Department for Transport

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/surrey-railway-stations-could-upgraded-15818023

Wanted man with links to Elmbridge found by Surrey Police

The 26-year-old was located by officers in West Molesey

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/wanted-man-links-elmbridge-found-15818903

Oil spillage partially shuts A3 southbound at Hindhead Tunnel following lorry fire

25 litres is reported to have spilt across the carriageway

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/a3-hindhead-tunnel-closed-fire-15821379

Read the messages between Fleet man jailed for funding terrorism and ISIS member sister in Syria

Salim Wakil was manipulated by his sister into sending money to Syria

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/fleet-man-isis-sister-texts-15818436

'Left in a McFlurry': Your reaction after man smashes McDonald's window when told of no milkshakes

Many Surrey Live readers moved to defend the man after he smashed a window on his way out of the Camberley restaurant

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/left-mcflurry-your-reaction-after-15817236

Drivers escape with 'minor injuries' after two car crash leaves one vehicle overturned in Hersham

One car lost all four wheels in the incident in Queensway North, according to Surrey Police

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/drivers-escape-minor-injuries-after-15818058

Paedophile jailed for six years for sexually assaulting girl on multiple occasions in Sunbury

His victim said she "often wished" she hadn't said anything

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/paedophile-jailed-six-years-sexually-15803495

Person dies at Purley station following 'medical incident' on train to Caterham

Trains through the station are expected to be delayed or cancelled as a result

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/police-purley-train-southern-caterham-15818691

Gang attacked father and son in Guildford like 'pack of wild animals'

Police describe the attack on the father, 72, and son, 47, as "horrific and unprovoked"

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/gang-attacked-father-son-guildford-15818714

Watch moment masked person armed with axe bursts into Golden Bengal Tandoori in Oxted

Nothing was stolen in the break-in

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/watch-moment-masked-person-armed-15812510

Myths about silent 999 calls and dialling 55 debunked by Surrey Police

Surrey Police has given advice on what to do if you need help but cannot talk on the phone to 999

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/myths-silent-999-calls-dialling-15816458

Guildford Museum redevelopment proving ‘complex’ and ‘challenging’

Those taken around the current museum found it ‘old fashioned, dull and not interactive enough’

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/guildford-museum-redevelopment-proving-complex-15815465

Amnesty International work environment 'probably didn't play any role' in death of intern, report finds

Rosalind McGregor 'took her own life' just days after returning home to Leatherhead

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/amnesty-international-work-environment-probably-15816015

Aliny Mendes' estranged husband in court charged with her murder

Aliny Mendes was stabbed to death on a Ewell street

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/aliny-mendes-estranged-husband-court-15815252

Monday 11 February 2019

Friends pay tribute to Aliny Mendes as woman with a 'contagious smile'

Residents where Ms Mendes died have paid tribute to her

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/friends-pay-tribute-aliny-mendes-15815443

Stinger used to stop car following early hours police pursuit in Chiddingfold

The car was first spotted in Milford, and after allegedly failing to stop police pursued the driver through Chiddingfold

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/stinger-used-stop-car-following-15814526

Horley bomb hoax case dropped less than two weeks before trial was due to start

Christopher Gower, 21, and an 18-year-old, who could not be named, were due to face trial on February 5

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/horley-bomb-hoax-case-dropped-15812217

Image released of teenager following sexual assault of 12-year-old girl in Epsom

“We have released this CCTV in the hope someone may recognise the person and come forward with the information"

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/image-released-teenager-following-sexual-15813796

Timeline of events following tragic death of mother-of-four in Ewell

Surrey Police has issued regular updates as the investigation progresses

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/timeline-events-following-tragic-death-15810939

Woking comes to life with vibrant Chinese New Year celebrations

Highlights included the traditional lion dance and a colourful parade through the town

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/woking-comes-life-vibrant-chinese-15810837

JustGiving campaign for mother stabbed to death in Ewell raises more than £42k in two days

The family of mother-of-four Aliny Mendes, 39, says she was "loved by everyone"

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/justgiving-campaign-mother-stabbed-death-15810639

Sunday 10 February 2019

Epsom man charged with murder following death of mother-of-four in Ewell

A 41-year-old man has been charged with the murder of Aliny Mendes

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/epsom-man-charged-murder-following-15810550

New £2 million car parking payment system a 'good investment for town' Woking council insists

'It just seems a huge amount of money to make it easier to use the car parks' says opposition however

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/woking-car-parking-payment-system-15801941

Detectives granted more time to question suspect over fatal Ewell stabbing

Aliny Mendes, 39, died at the roadside following the fatal stabbing on Friday afternoon

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/ewell-fatal-stabbing-surrey-police-15809516

Company responsible for dumping shopping trolley and other waste at Smallfield primary school fined

The company will have to pay a total of £3,570

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/company-responsible-dumping-shopping-trolley-15791930

Fly tipper who dumped two tonnes of industrial rubbish in Reigate fined

The council are using the fine to cover the cost of clearing the heap of waste

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/fly-tipper-who-dumped-two-15797942

Drag queen from West Molesey shortlisted for Miss Drag UK finals

Harry Watson, who performs as ‘Rosé Zinfandel’, has been selected to compete at the finals in March at the Grand Burstin Hotel in Folkestone

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/drag-queen-west-molesey-shortlisted-15808282

'My liver is being rejected': Milford woman hopes to raise awareness about organ donations

Lucinda Roberts, from Milford, recently discovered that her body is rejecting her liver transplant

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/my-liver-being-rejected-milford-15807836

Jamaican takeaway Jamrock Grill offering a taste of the Caribbean opens at Horley Cricket Club

New menu, new premises and a great vibe. The Jamrock Grill is back

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/whats-on/food-drink-news/jamrock-grill-horley-jamaican-food-15690481

Jamacian takeaway Jamrock Grill offering a taste of the Caribbean opens at Horley Cricket Club

New menu, new premises and a great vibe. The Jamrock Grill is back

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/whats-on/food-drink-news/jamacian-takeaway-jamrock-grill-offering-15690481

Woman stabbed to death in Ewell named as Aliny Mendes as family pay heartfelt tribute

Aliny Mendes, 39, died at the roadside shortly after police were called following reports a woman had been stabbed

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/ewell-stabbing-aliny-mendes-tribute-15807741

Saturday 9 February 2019

Living and growing up in Surrey as a gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender person

There have been 14 reports of hate crime against LGBTQ people in the county and 36 support calls relating to sexual orientation and gender

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/living-growing-up-surrey-gay-15782879

Why a Compton florist has begun decorating a phone box to mark special occasions

The phone box has been decorated to celebrate a number of occasions including the Royal Wedding and Chinese New Year

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/compton-florist-begun-decorating-phone-15785792

Dream Surrey job that will pay you £50,000 to be friends with a 90-year-old woman

Applications are now open for this adorable position

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/dream-surrey-job-pays-50k-15796188

Surrey's top ten places for fast food in 2019 according to TripAdvisor

Surrey Live looked at the ratings for places for fast food across the county based on customer reviews on TripAdvisor

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/surreys-top-ten-places-fast-15804971

New Elmbridge free school opening pushed back a year after data shows it's not needed

Heathside Walton school is now set to open a year later than scheduled

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/new-elmbridge-free-school-opening-15791341

The secret Dorking viewpoint providing walkers with stunning woodland views

"We have people coming on the Deepdene trail and they don’t know the terrace exists"

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/dorking-deepdene-trail-walks-surrey-15802602

Multiple flood alerts issued after heavy rain across Surrey

A flood alert means that flooding is possible and residents should "be prepared"

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/multiple-flood-alerts-issued-after-15804810

'Desecration of a Surrey beauty spot': Traveller group moves onto car park at Chobham Common

One eyewitness said that a height restriction had been removed in order for caravans to access the site

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/desecration-surrey-beauty-spot-traveller-15802098

Officers patrolling streets as part of Ewell murder investigation

Two men were arrested yesterday, one on suspicion of murder and one on suspicion of assisting an offender and remain in custody while investigations continue

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/ewell-murder-stabbing-surrey-police-15804715

Guildford's most dangerous places in 2018 revealed by police figures

New police data shows the number of reported crimes in your area

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/guildfords-most-dangerous-places-2018-15749507

Friday 8 February 2019

Funding secured for £2m 3G artificial football pitch and pavilion at Woking College

The pitch will be floodlit and used by the college in the daytime and open to other clubs in the evening

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/football-pitch-pavilion-woking-college-15802673

Woman stabbed to death in 'tragic and shocking' daylight attack in Ewell

Surrey Police says the victim and attacker are known to each

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/ewell-woman-murder-stabbed-arrest-15804054

South Western Railway branded a 'disgrace' as RMT announces yet more strike action

SWR, however, says the strike action is "pointless"

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/south-western-railway-branded-disgrace-15802647

20-year-old jailed over 'vicious' gang attack in Guildford's New Cross Road

Kieran McQuade was part of a group that attacked Charles and Duane Sewell outside their Stoughton home, causing serious and life-changing injuries

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/20-year-old-jailed-over-15797096

Parcels of Surrey land with 'potential' sell for thousands of pounds at auction

The opportunity to purchase the land was described as an 'unusual opportunity'

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/parcels-surrey-land-potential-sell-15800716

Surrey firefighter describes attending 'huge' Ocado warehouse fire in Andover to 'eliminate explosion risk'

Crews from Leatherhead and Guildford fire stations were called in to help tackle the fire

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/surrey-firefighter-describes-attending-huge-15799747

'Like coming home': Former pupil returns as new Oxted School head teacher

"Everyone’s been welcoming and it has made me very confident in the school”

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/like-coming-home-former-pupil-15734219

Council leader defends ordering Citizens Advice charity to submit action plan after handing over £346k

'We need to be confident that we are getting value for money', said David Bittleston

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/council-leader-defends-ordering-citizens-15801504

Councillor admits 'misleading' public as Mr Carlos set for Woking Park return

"I may have misled as I said it was written in that we couldn’t have more than one trader"

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/councillor-admits-misleading-public-mr-15800153

Warlingham primary school move 'motivated by money' say campaigners

Surrey County Council says moving Warlingham Village Primary School will allow more children to go there

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/primary-school-move-motivated-money-15780692

Man sprayed with 'noxious substance' near pub in Stanwell

Police stressed that the noxious substance sprayed at the man was not acid

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/man-sprayed-noxious-substance-near-15799423

Demolition of 'one of worst eyesores in Redhill' gets under way in Cromwell Road

32 new flats as well as ground floor retail units will be built in Cromwell Road

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/demolition-one-worst-eyesores-redhill-15789613

Sandhurst cadet, 21, found dead in her room at military academy

The Ministry of Defence has confirmed the death of a cadet at the officer training school in Camberley

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/sandhurst-cadet-21-found-dead-15800041

Yellow weather warning issued for Surrey as Storm Erik brings 60mph winds

Gusts of up to 60mph could hit the county

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/yellow-weather-warning-issued-surrey-15799772

'Despicable' conman jailed over fraud that tricked Guildford woman in her 70s out of £10,000

The Guildford pensioner was told she was helping an undercover investigation into fraud at a local bank

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/despicable-conman-jailed-over-fraud-15797782

Thursday 7 February 2019

Hook drink driver who killed passenger jailed for six years

Tenny Turner, 30, was nearly two times over the drink drive limit

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/hook-drink-driver-who-killed-15798092

Here's how Surrey's MPs top up their £77,000 parliamentary salary

Only one of Surrey's MPs had no items in their register of financial interests for 2018

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/heres-how-surreys-mps-top-15756818

Travellers say they 'live in fear' as government plans tough new powers for unauthorised encampments

The Home Secretary Sajid Javid will consider making it a criminal offence to set up illegal traveller sites

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/travellers-say-live-fear-government-15797230

Dash cam captures moment van narrowly misses schoolboy after jumping red light

"Fortunately the 14-year-old was not hit, but things could have worked out very differently"

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/dash-cam-captures-moment-van-15797776

Safe containing 'thousands of pounds worth of jewellery' stolen from Esher house

Surrey Police is appealing for witnesses following the burglary at a house in Esher

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/safe-containing-thousands-pounds-worth-15795873

Man smashes window in McDonald's after being told there were no milkshakes left

The man became "very angry" and smashed a window of the Camberley fast food restaurant when leaving, police said

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/man-smashes-window-mcdonalds-after-15796372

Man accused of stabbing Lee Pomeroy to death on East Horsley train denies murder

Darren Pencille appeared via video link at the Old Bailey

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/man-accused-stabbing-lee-pomeroy-15796417

What next for the remaining 21 children's centres? Head teacher on coping with budget cuts, influx of children, and a 'challenging few months'

The centre will have to deal with a wider reach of families and children to accommodate

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/what-next-remaining-21-childrens-15795702

Racist and rude graffiti spray-painted all around Horsell in 'mindless' vandalism spree

There have been at least three red swastikas spotted in or around Horsell

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/racist-rude-graffiti-spray-painted-15794274

Man jailed after being caught hiding bags of cocaine in his underwear while on bail

The 20-year-old, from Lower Kingswood, was on bail for previous drug offences at the time

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/man-jailed-after-being-caught-15794238

Homes plan approved for The Abbot pub site in Redhill

The Abbot has sat empty for more than a year

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/homes-plan-approved-abbot-pub-15780339

Epsom man not guilty of manslaughter after fight outside pub

Phillip Lyeach, 57, died after a punch from Boe Raishbrook caused him to fall and crack his head on the pavement

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/epsom-man-not-guilty-manslaughter-15793916

Trust 'pleased' with improvements at Epsom General Hospital despite concerns over critical care service

The rating for the children and young people service, as well as critical care, was raised to "good" following an unannounced inspection

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/trust-pleased-improvements-epsom-general-15777685

Surrey County Council accused of 'caring more about rubbish than children'

The local authority is to axe 31 children's centres, while recycling centres were given a last-minute reprieve

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/surrey-county-council-accused-caring-15786168

Woman 'assaulted' in 'disturbance' outside primary school in Ash at pick-up time

Two people, a man and woman, were arrested following the incident

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/woman-assaulted-outside-primary-school-15793049

Wednesday 6 February 2019

Appeal to find 'vulnerable' missing teenage girl, 15, from Guildford 'as matter of urgency'

Emily Carter-Maull, 15, failed to return home as planned

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/appeal-vulnerable-missing-teenage-girl-15793011

Developer for new Woking FC stadium scheme to start drawing up detailed plans

The council says it is supporting Woking FC in its long-term vision

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/developer-new-woking-fc-stadium-15786003

'Grandpa I love and miss you': Tributes to pedestrian who died in Banstead crash

Floral tributes have been left at the scene in Banstead to the man, in his 60s, who passed away

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/grandpa-love-miss-you-tributes-15790767

Armed police and helicopter deployed after reports of dog injured by 'air weapon' in Redhill

Officers responded to reports that a dog had been hit with a "projectile" from an air weapon in Redhill

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/armed-police-helicopter-dog-injured-15791816

Dealership near Guildford is selling Prince Philip's car - that once drove Barack Obama

Despite his recent driving history, this modified Range Rover is in good condition

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/guildford-sell-prince-philip-car-15791081

GP surgery 'disappointed' after plans to move into vacant Walton hospital ward are rejected

Elmbridge councillors decided the move would have a "detrimental impact" on the surrounding area

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/gp-surgery-disappointed-after-plans-15783056

Elderly woman 'devastated' after thieves ransack home and steal cherished memory of daughter who died

The locket contains a lock of hair belonging to the woman's daughter, who died in childhood aged just four

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/elderly-woman-devastated-after-thieves-15781787

Metal gates to be installed at Gosden Common following concerns over traveller incursion

Almost 30 vehicles, including caravan and tipping trucks, moved onto Gosden Common in Bramley last July

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/metal-gates-installed-gosden-common-15787267

Police 'keen to speak' to three men following Woodhatch stabbing that seriously injured teen

Two of the men are from Horley and one is from Eastbourne

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/three-wanted-attempted-murder-stabbing-15787792

Dash cam footage shows Audi mount pavement outside school to jump queue

Footage shows a car driving on to the pavement outside The Marist Catholic Primary School in West Byfleet

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/dash-cam-footage-shows-audi-15788731

New plastic-free, zero waste shop to open in Woking

Mum-of-three Mel Hummings wants Bare+Fair to help people live sustainable lifestyles

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/plastic-free-zero-waste-woking-15787440

Surrey to be battered by 50mph winds as Met Office issues yellow weather warning

The Met Office says that some road, rail, air and ferry delays are likely

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/weather-warning-surrey-50mph-winds-15788034

'People were screaming': Neighbours describe moment they rescued boy, 4, from burning Sunbury home

The little boy couldn't reach the locks of the front door

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/sunbury-house-fire-neighbours-rescue-15779458

'Don't let young girls out on their own' after 12-year-old sexually assaulted, councillor says

The assault happened near allotments in Dorking

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/dont-young-girls-out-own-15785760

Teen charged with attempted murder following Blackwater shooting

A 17-year-old was left with "life changing" injuries following the incident

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/teen-charged-attempted-murder-following-15786107

Tuesday 5 February 2019

Trio 'confessed' to involvement in attack on fisherman Scott Wilkinson, murder trial hears

Scott Wilkinson, 48, was found dead in the Thames having suffered "a savage attack", the trial of three men accused of his murder heard

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/trio-confessed-involvement-attack-fisherman-15785878

CCTV footage shows thieves stealing £1,500 worth of tools from van in Egham

"I went out there in just my boxers and I couldn't believe it. They smashed the window and got a hand through"

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/cctv-footage-shows-thieves-stealing-15785562

Cycle path opened in Guildford as part of '£100m' project to improve travel

The aim of the project is to improve journeys and encourage economic development in Guildford

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/cycle-path-guildford-100m-project-15783213

Michael McIntyre fans left disappointed as tickets for Guildford show sell out within minutes

The international comedian will perform at G Live this spring

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/whats-on/comedy-news/michael-mcintyre-fans-guildford-disappointed-15784391

Postnatal depression, isolation, and abuse warning over children's centres closures

A Surrey county councillor fears families will be abandoned

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/postnatal-depression-isolation-abuse-warning-15785012

'No pleasure': Surrey County Council agrees 2.99% council tax hike as leader lambasts finances

Cllr Tim Oliver listed the extent of financial problems the council has been facing over the years

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/surrey-county-council-tax-rise-15784073

Plans for 'significant improvements' to busy Guildford roundabout revealed

The Egerton Road roundabout is a particularly congested area of Guildford

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/plans-significant-improvements-busy-guildford-15781770

Surrey Police to recruit 100 police officers following 10% council tax precept increase

They will provide more resources to investigate “less visible criminality”

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/surrey-police-recruit-100-police-15782715

Iconic Guildford fire engine manufacturer Dennis closes after years of fire service cuts

The company had been trading in Guildford for more than 30 years but struggled to cope in the face of austerity

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/iconic-guildford-fire-engine-manufacturer-15775984

Monday 4 February 2019

Epsom manslaughter accused tells court there was 'no tension' between him and alleged victim

57-year-old Phillip Lyeach died 16 days after Boe Raishbrook punched him in the chin during a fight outside a pub, causing him to crack his head on the pavement

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/epsom-manslaughter-accused-tells-court-15779127

Potential witnesses to 'racial abuse incident' at Horley Station urged to come forward

Police are urging two people pictured in CCTV to come forward

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/potential-witnesses-racial-abuse-incident-15779326

DJ Jonathan King tells Surrey's PCC to quit over handling of collapsed trial complaint

The music mogul says David Munro should not lead the search for the county's new chief constable

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/jonathan-king-surrey-pcc-complaint-15779074

Man 'assaulted and racially abused' in Ewell road rage incident

The victim was assaulted and left with "minor injuries" in the incident according to Surrey Police

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/man-assaulted-racially-abused-ewell-15778418

Man who died in crash between BMW and van in Compton named as Adam Jones

Adam Jones, 31, from Godalming, was killed when the BMW he was driving collided with a van

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/man-who-died-crash-between-15779060

Police appeal after L-plated driver involved in Staines crash

Police say the L-plated vehicle drove off without its driver leaving any details

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Police appeal after L-platted driver involved in Staines crash

Police say the L-plated vehicle drove off without its driver leaving any details

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Layers of grease and grime see Staines café owner prosecuted for food hygiene failings

The owner of the Golden Grill in Staines has been prosecuted by the council for poor food hygiene standards

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Almost no large housing schemes approved in Reigate and Banstead meet cheap homes target

Developers are supposed to provide 30 per cent of units as affordable

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Caterham family's dog dies from Alabama rot in one of two confirmed Woldingham area cases

The owner of the latest victim is warning other dog walkers to take extra care

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/caterham-familys-dog-dies-alabama-15723397

Former Tesco shelf stacker from Aldershot earns £18 million playing Minecraft on YouTube

Daniel Middleton used to earn £7 and hour working in Tesco but now earns millions on YouTube

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Guildford Casino tower block plans to go before Planning Inspectorate despite councillors' objections

Nightclub owner Michel Harper previously said the building would be an "impressive architectural addition"

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/guildford-casino-tower-block-plans-15776179

Woman in her 70s dies after fire breaks out in Ottershaw Park Mansion flat

A fire broke out in a block of residential flats in the mansion

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Sunday 3 February 2019

Multiple reports of van crime in Surrey Heath but police say there was no spike in crime

Some tradesmen never recover their tools after thefts, one van owner said

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Staff at 'inadequate' Thames Ditton care home felt 'like they were drowning'

Linwood in Mercer Close was found to be "unsafe" due in part to staff shortages

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/staff-inadequate-thames-ditton-care-15766077

Surrey set for warmer temperatures as snowfall comes to an end

Wednesday is expected to reach a high of 10°C

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Teenager tricks couple into paying £1,500 by impersonating police officer

Police have issued advice as crime of this type is becoming a "regular occurrence", they said

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Giant crane to drive through Oxted town centre for gasholder demolition

The crane will be travelling through Oxted as part of the gasholder demolition

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Saturday 2 February 2019

Council officers recommend Shepperton Studios £500m expansion despite residents' objections

The plans are backed by some major Hollywood names, but local villagers say it is inappropriate for the greenbelt

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/council-officers-recommend-shepperton-studios-15768974

Celebrating Chinese New Year? There will be lion dances and a parade in Woking

It's nearly time to take out the red and gold decorations

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/celebrating-chinese-new-year-lion-15740637

Grandfather from Witley proves you're never too old to learn a new skill

Malcolm Ellis, 78, from Witley, started learning to play the drums in April last year and now hopes to form a band for people over the age of 65

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/grandfather-witley-proves-youre-never-15761550

Burst water main in Woking leaves residents without water

A repair team was at the scene for most of the day

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/burst-water-main-woking-leaves-15771546

The code word to use if you need to get away from your date discretely

Police issue dating app advice after a man was seriously injured on a date

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/code-word-use-you-need-15771057

Police issue warning to drivers after scanning technology was used to steal Range Rover

Two men were arrested but police believe there are further suspects

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Pedestrian in his 60s dies after collision with car in Banstead

Surrey Police is appealing for witnesses following the incident

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Friday 1 February 2019

Mother and friend of Walton girl born without eyes hoping to buy sensory play area

Three-year-old Hunnie Styles was born with no eyes. Within the first year of her life, she was diagnosed with dwarfism, severe global developmental delay and an unsafe swallow.

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/mother-friend-walton-girl-born-15745940

Watch Surrey Fire and Rescue battle large house fire in Staines

South East Coast Ambulance service attended Laleham Road briefly but were not required

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Woman in her 60s involved in M25 crash remains in hospital with 'serious injuries'

A man in his 70s, in the same car, died in the crash

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Shocking CCTV image released of man wearing balaclava threatening staff with knife in Tattenham Corner

Two men wearing balaclavas threatened staff with a knife at the Co-op in Tattenham Corner

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Mertsham teenager charged with Redhill convenience store robbery

Morgan Sweeney has been charged with robbery and possession of a bladed weapon after the incident at Frenches Convenience Store

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/mertsham-teenager-charged-redhill-convenience-15768619

Girl, 12, sexually assaulted by teenager in Dorking

DC Christine Turton of Surrey Police described the incident as a "distressing assault"

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Campaign launched to save 19th century Christ Church Longcross from being turned into flats

The 170-year-old church has been closed since 2004, but campaigners believe it could be re-opened for residents of the new Longcross Garden Village

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/campaign-launched-save-19th-century-15765543

St Peter's Hospital chief worked on ward to help staff during A&E winter pressure

Suzanne Rankin spent New Year's Eve as up to 400 patients were admitted daily over the winter months

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/hospital-chief-nhs-winter-ae-15766480

Confusing council jargon means people don't understand changes being made to Surrey services, warn councillors

The word "vulnerable" was an example given by councillors who said the term could apply to many different people at different times of their life

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/confusing-council-jargon-means-people-15766201

Arrest made after Redhill shopped robbed by two men, one armed with an axe

Police were called to reports of two people running down the road, one of whom was carrying an axe

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/arrest-made-after-redhill-shopped-15751756

Warlingham by-election: Tories hold seat vacated by former Surrey County Council leader David Hodge

Financial accountant Becky Rush won with 1,199 votes

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/warlingham-election-tories-hold-seat-15765963

Man arrested after two police officers assaulted in Guildford

The man was found at around 4.30pm at Guildford railway station

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Man released on bail following arrest in connection with Woking town centre fight

The victim, a man in his 60s, required emergency medical treatment at the scene for serious head injuries

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Travellers leave Guildford Spectrum leisure centre after setting up unauthorised encampment in car park

There were previously around eight caravans in the rear of the park and ride area

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/travellers-leave-guildford-spectrum-leisure-15759264