Sunday 31 March 2019

Suspects torch flat in Horley by pouring fuel in stairwell and lighting it

The flat in Rickwood, Langshott, was badly damaged but nobody was hurt

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/suspects-torch-flat-horley-pouring-16056092

Peregrine falcons seen hunting in Dorking town centre

"It’s especially good to see them keeping the dopey [pigeons] on their toes," Dorking church warden Peter Bunn said

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/peregrine-falcons-seen-hunting-dorking-16042715

‘Scary’ footage of vehicle driving the WRONG WAY down A331 near Camberley

The car can be seen driving towards oncoming traffic

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/scary-footage-vehicle-driving-wrong-16055076

Incredible drone footage of Wildmoor Heath fire shows flames just metres from busy road and homes

Surrounding roads had to be closed while fire crews dealt with the fire

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/incredible-drone-footage-wildmoor-heath-16054681

Fly-tip weighing as much as 10 rhinos dumped near West Horsley

The Environment Agency is appealing for witnesses who can help them trace whoever dumped the 20-tonne pile of waste

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/fly-tip-weighing-much-10-16051031

Surrey hospital operates on wrong patient or body part

Items were also left inside patients following surgery and one person was given the wrong implant or prosthesis

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/surrey-hospital-operates-wrong-patient-16047779

Saturday 30 March 2019

A look at how all of Surrey's MPs voted on the Brexit withdrawal agreement

Theresa May faced another setback as parliament rejected her withdrawal agreement

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/look-how-surreys-mps-voted-16053016

Surrey's top 10 restaurants for British food in 2019 according to TripAdvisor

These are the top places in Surrey for the best of British food according to customer reviews

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/whats-on/food-drink-news/surreys-top-10-restaurants-british-16049411

Farnham man suffers arm injury in 'extremely rare' stabbing incident

The victim did not require hospital treatment

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/farnham-man-suffers-arm-injury-16051675

9 of the worst places to live in Surrey, according to the people who live there

There are some brutal reviews written by residents claiming to live in Surrey's 'worst towns'

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/9-worst-places-live-surrey-16049418

Friday 29 March 2019

Beekeeper 'absolutely gutted' after hives stolen from Windlesham Golf Club

Mark Bell, a hobby beekeeper based in Bagshot, is issuing an appeal for information

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/beekeeper-absolutely-gutted-after-hives-16045847

Ali G's legacy on Staines: Is the town's rise down to the voice of da yoof?

Sacha Baron Cohen's yellow tracksuited creation caused bewildered councillors to rename the town in 2012

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/ali-gs-legacy-staines-towns-16039707

CCTV shows Frenches Convenience Store axe robbery that saw teenager jailed for 44 months

Morgan Sweeney was one of two teenagers who used an axe to rob a Redhill corner shop

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/cctv-shows-frenches-convenience-store-16049035

Woman carried from burning house in Epsom as fire guts top floor

The woman was taken to hospital suffering possible burns and smoke inhalation as fire crews tried to save her home

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/epsom-fire-lincoln-walk-hospital-16045691

Police on scene as travellers move from Randalls Road Leatherhead car park

A court order was served on the encampment by the council

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/police-scene-travellers-move-randalls-16048500

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Subscribe to the Surrey Live newsletter, download the app and like our social media pages for all the latest across the county

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/how-latest-surrey-news-direct-15814393

Motorist who left cyclist in coma works as police officer for Metropolitan Police

It has been revealed the driver of the vehicle which left Louise Callaghan in a coma works as a police officer

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/motorist-who-left-cyclist-coma-16044345

The details of 250k residents in Surrey can be freely bought by any company

More than a quarter of a million residents have their names and addresses on the "open" electoral register - how to check if you're one of them

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/details-250k-residents-surrey-can-16041726

Young cyclist who died in Knaphill crash named in tribute as 'Curtis'

Family and friends left flowers and messages at the scene of the crash in Knaphill earlier this week

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/young-cyclist-who-died-knaphill-16046941

Estranged Epsom husband admits stabbing wife Aliny Mendes to death in Ewell street

Ricardo Godinho, 41, denied murder but pleaded guilty to manslaughter

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/estranged-epsom-husband-admits-stabbing-16047359

The best nurseries and pre-schools in Surrey according to Ofsted

The education watchdog is responsible for checking all early years teaching in the county

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/best-nurseries-pre-schools-surrey-16045515

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

Nearly 100,000 crimes were committed across the county in 2018

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/most-least-dangerous-areas-surrey-16045370

Affray and drug arrest after fight at FA U18 county cup final in Dorking

Police searched a van and coach following clashes at the Surrey FA U18 County Cup final

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/affray-drug-arrest-after-fight-16035709

Thursday 28 March 2019

2,650 Surrey parents fined for taking their children on holiday during term time

137 parents went on to be prosecuted for not paying the fine

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/2650-surrey-parents-fined-taking-16043292

Manchester United Legends team to play Godalming Town at Wey Court

Former reds such as Denis Irwin, Keith Gillespie and Lee Sharpe will be playing in the match

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/manchester-united-legends-team-play-16043404

'Front windows covered in smoke': Community reaction after devastating flat fire above Leatherhead shops

The fire tore through the flat above the Fade Inn barber's, damaging neighbouring flats and the shops below

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/kingston-road-leatherhead-fire-traffic-16044233

Serving soldier 'feared for life' during pub fight, twins' trial hears

Callum Grant and his twin Matthew said they had bottles thrown at them by "20-30 men"

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/serving-soldier-feared-life-during-16043845

Chiropractor's bid for Guildford's Burchatts Farm Barn rejected over concerns of 'killing off' community use

Councillors and public speakers said leasing Burchatts Farm Barn to a private business would deprive the public of a community asset

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/chiropractors-bid-guildfords-burchatts-farm-16041275

Opposition attacks Guildford Council for 'rush' to adopt controversial Local Plan before elections

Opponents of the Local Plan claimed it was not appropriate to bring forward such a controversial plan during the pre-election "purdah" period

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/opposition-attacks-guildford-council-rush-16041765

Woking's Pound Pub loses licence after selling alcohol to minor

A pub in Woking town centre has had its alcohol licence revoked over concerns about its management.

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/wokings-pound-pub-loses-licence-16043662

Build A Bear to bring back 'Pay Your Age' event which caused chaos

Some stores had to resort to calling the police to help manage the crowds last year

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/build-bear-bring-back-pay-16043296

Woman in 80s dies following M25 Watford crash that closed motorway for seven hours

Police continue to appeal for any witnesses to come forward

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/woman-80s-dies-following-m25-16043021

Bumpy M25 road surface at Junctions 9 to 11 is going to be sorted out

The road currently has regular gaps that cause vehicles to judder when going slowly

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/bumpy-m25-road-surface-junctions-16038936

Esso reveals final route of proposed aviation fuel pipeline running through Surrey

The pipeline will run through the boroughs of Surrey Heath, Runnymede and Spelthorne

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/esso-reveals-final-route-proposed-16039777

Pub goer seriously injured after being 'punched in face' in Knaphill

No arrests have been made in connection to this incident, Surrey Police say

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/pub-goer-seriously-injured-after-16041565

Camberley disability care home to close as building 'not suitable' for residents with mobility issues

Surrey County Council will carry out a review of the future use of the site

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/camberley-disability-care-home-close-16040776

Family 'extremely concerned' for missing Staines woman, 76

Let Surrey Police know if you have seen her

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/family-extremely-concerned-missing-staines-16041148

A look at how all of Surrey's MPs voted in the Brexit indicative votes

MPs were asked to vote on several options, including leaving without a deal and cancelling Brexit

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/look-how-surreys-mps-voted-16039565

Task group to review lessons learned over Surrey countryside parking charges

Figures for the estimated number of visits quoted in the the council's business case appear to be much higher than the real figures recorded after the charges came in

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/task-group-review-lessons-learned-16038915

Prostitution arrest after man found with two women and lots of condoms in Leatherhead

The car was originally pulled over on suspicion of speeding

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/prostitution-arrest-after-man-found-16032231

Rural parking charges business case 'in question' as Norbury Park visits set to halve

Cllr Hazel Watson warned the scheme would struggle to break even given the "significant" shortfall in visitors

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/norbury-park-parking-charges-scc-16035746

Wednesday 27 March 2019

Man jogged towards teenage girl in Hinchley Wood area and exposed himself, say police

The girl was walking down King’s Road in Long Ditton

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/man-jogged-towards-teenage-girl-16037320

Street begging gangs have arrived in Woking town centre, say police

People are being discouraged from giving cash directly to beggars

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/street-begging-gangs-arrived-woking-16033523

'Fly high little man': Floral tributes left at scene of fatal Knaphill crash

Family and friends have left flowers and messages in Knaphill

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/fly-high-little-man-floral-16037796

Man wearing 'Bollocks to Brexit' badge claims he had passport taken off him at Gatwick

Eddie Brinsmead-Stockham has complained to the Home Office

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/bollocks-brexit-gatwick-immigration-passport-16037725

Man wearing 'Bollocks to Brexit' badge claims he had passport taken off him at Gatwick

Eddie Brinsmead-Stockham has complained to the Home Office

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/man-wearing-bollocks-brexit-badge-16037725

Elderly man and woman seriously injured in M25 Watford crash

The M25 clockwise remains closed following the accident

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/elderly-man-woman-seriously-injured-16037247

Boy, 5, who died in crash with van was reception pupil at Knaphill Lower School

The school has spoken to all pupils following guidance from educational psychologists

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/boy-5-who-died-crash-16037179

Surrey Fire and Rescue in £13.8m HQ move as current home is 'too large'

It includes a £2 million refurbishment of Reigate Fire Station

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/surrey-fire-rescue-new-hq-16034676

Bed, tyre and large amounts of wood dumped in Winterfold Heath fly tip near Cranleigh

The council has issued a reminder to householders to check their waste is being removed by people who are authorised to do so

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/bed-tyre-large-amounts-wood-16035765

M25 at Watford to be closed for a 'number of hours' following serious crash

Herts Police says it is carrying out a "full investigation" into what happened

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/m25-traffic-crash-watford-clockwise-16036624

Traffic diversion information as serious crash closes M25 at Watford

The motorway was closed in both directions while emergency services attended the incident

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/traffic-diversion-information-serious-crash-16036624

Man covered in blood near County Mall Crawley had serious head injury and facial wounds

The man was treated near the North Car Park entrance outside County Mall

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/man-covered-blood-near-county-16036340

Children's services in Surrey are no longer unsafe but still have weaknesses, says Ofsted

The children's commissioner will return in April to review the county council's progress

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/childrens-services-surrey-no-longer-16033976

Large film set under construction in Deepcut for new Netflix Production 'Cursed'

The medieval village set will be used to film a new Netflix Production called 'Cursed'

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/netflix-cursed-deepcut-film-set-16032209

Boy, 5, dies in hospital after being hit by van in Knaphill accident

An investigation into the incident is ongoing and no arrests have been made, Surrey Police say

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/knaphill-accident-boy-dies-5-16032989

Disabled bus pass holders 'will lose independence' when changes to travel use are enforced

Charges will be implemented before 9.30am on Monday April 1, limiting free travel time

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/disabled-bus-pass-holders-will-16033584

Surrey County Council must pay family £3,750 for delaying support for boy with special needs

An investigation by the social care ombudsman also found the council had unfairly limited the father's communications

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/surrey-county-council-must-pay-16033251

Bite victim 'searched with flashlight' for missing 'chunk' of ear, twin's trial hears

Twins Callum and Matthew Grant, from Warlingham, have both denied GBH charges

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/bite-victim-searched-flashlight-missing-16031569

Tuesday 26 March 2019

'Party animal' plumber 'asked for kiss' before fatal Shepperton drink-drive crash, inquest hears

21-year-old Will Fuller was under the influence of drugs and alcohol when he lost control of his van in Laleham Road

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/party-animal-plumber-asked-kiss-16032491

Map shows 270 Surrey roads repaired in year since Beast from the East battering

More than half the £20 million fund allocated to the repairs has been spent in the project's first year

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/map-shows-270-surrey-roads-16007435

Is misgendering a crime? Should children 'change' sex? Surrey trans campaigners give views

The answers are much less clear cut than you might think

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/misgendering-crime-should-children-change-16027896

Cyclist, 5, 'seriously injured' after being hit by car in Knaphill

Police are appealing for witnesses following the incident in Knaphill

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/cyclist-5-seriously-injured-after-16032212

Area still cordoned off after fatal Reigate crash that killed man in his 50s

South East Coast Ambulance Service and an air ambulance crew were unable to save the man following the accident near Reigate Town Hall

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/reigate-fatal-crash-town-hall-16032190

Area still cordoned off after fatal Reigate crash that killed man in his 50s

South East Coast Ambulance Service and an air ambulance crew were unable to save the man following the accident near Reigate Town Hall

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/area-still-cordoned-after-fatal-16032190

Appeal after woman and girl, 11, suffer shotgun pellet injuries in Mitcham

Two men in their late teens were also injured in the Mitcham shooting, police say

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/appeal-after-woman-girl-11-16032069

Southdown 411 bus gets stuck in Caterham due to 'badly parked' cars

No buses can serve The Village estate in Caterham on the Hill after a bus got stuck

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/southdown-411-bus-gets-stuck-16031384

'Holistic' approach needed to tackle HGVs using Surrey Hills roads as rat runs

Police and highways officers say it is difficult to enforce width restrictions

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/holistic-approach-needed-tackle-hgvs-16028054

Epsom General Hospital boss defends sale of land for £18 million

Campaigners fear the site could be re-sold with no caveat that it should be used to provide social care facilities

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/epsom-general-hospital-boss-defends-16028774

RHS Wisley Garden closes again following burst water main

The popular attraction closed because of a similar problem last month

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/rhs-wisley-garden-closes-again-16029788

Man found on road in Woking sustained 'serious injuries' due to being drunk, police say

He remains in hospital in a serious condition

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/man-found-road-woking-sustained-16023471

Horley delivery driver wins £1 million but goes to work so people get their parcels

Paul Trollope, 61, found out he had won a £1 million EuroMillions prize

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/horley-delivery-driver-wins-1-16027534

5 questions we had about Camberley's new leisure centre answered by the council

Surrey Live interviewed Surrey Heath Borough Council's executive head of business, Daniel Harrison, to find out more

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/5-questions-camberleys-new-leisure-16025271

Epilepsy Awareness Day: What it's like living with the condition

Two residents at the Meath Epilepsy Charity in Godalming have spoken about their conditions to raise awareness of epilepsy

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/epilepsy-awareness-day-what-its-16027147

EastEnders character Ben Mitchell to return as Horsell actor Max Bowden makes debut

Former Woking High School pupil Max Bowden is best known for playing Justin Fitzgerald in Waterloo Road

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/eastenders-character-ben-mitchell-return-16004431

Man dies after crashing into sign near Reigate town hall

No other cars or people were involved, Surrey Police say

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/man-dies-reigate-crash-sign-16027114

Man dies after crashing into sign near Reigate town hall

No other cars or people were involved, Surrey Police say

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/man-dies-after-crashing-sign-16027114

Monday 25 March 2019

New Guildford leisure centre could cost up to £221m, council report reveals

Councillors said refurbishing the existing building will result in major disruption for users

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/new-guildford-leisure-centre-could-16025516

Parents could be fined for parking outside Guildford schools with their cars' engine running

It's all in aid of cutting the borough's air pollution

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/parents-could-fined-parking-outside-16022101

Twins in fight about bin lid in which partygoer's 'ear partly bit off', court hears

Identical twin brothers Callum and Matthew Grant are accused of getting into a scuffle with two other men at a private party

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/twins-fight-bin-lid-partygoers-16023806

Therfield School pupil 'squirted chemical' at another student in science class

The incident is understood to have happened during a Year 7 science class at the school in Leatherhead

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/therfield-school-pupil-squirted-chemical-16026235

Person dies after being 'hit by a train' near Woking station

The death is not being treated as suspicious

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/person-dies-after-being-hit-16024876

Cranleigh School pupils found to have taken drugs on school premises

A school spokesman said a number of 'disciplinary hearings' have taken place over the last week

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/cranleigh-school-pupils-found-taken-16023352

Wings & Wheels airshow axed because of 'aviation and economic climate'

Organisers said it had not been an easy decision, but pointed to the challenges of "putting on the best show we can"

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/wings--wheels-airshow-axed-16023868

Surrey Live Brexit poll suggests nothing has changed since 2016 referendum

Surrey voted 52.2% for Remain in the 2016 referendum and if a vote was held tomorrow, it could be pretty much the same result

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/surrey-live-brexit-poll-suggests-16023218

'Don't leave donations outside': Items dumped outside charity shop in Godalming despite warning sign

The items were spotted outside the British Red Cross in Godalming last week

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/dont-leave-donations-outside-items-16022742

Female cyclist hospitalised after crash involving Ford Galaxy in Staines

Her injuries are "not believed to be life-changing or life-threatening", Surrey Police say

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/female-cyclist-hospitalised-after-crash-16022369

Thousands of objections delays decision on UKOG's Horse Hill oil well bid

Surrey County Council officers need to sort through the papers and consult on matters raised

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/thousands-objections-delays-decision-ukogs-16022185

'Vulnerable' missing 13-year-old girl from Staines found safe and well

Emily KesKes has been found safe and well

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/vulnerable-missing-13-year-old-16022298

Planned roadworks to disrupt traffic on M25, A3, M3, M4 and M23 in week ahead

Road-users will need to keep an eye on these during their travels in the week ahead

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/planned-roadworks-disrupt-traffic-m25-16020896

Sunday 24 March 2019

Resident dismay at 74-home plan for West End green belt land

Residents have been campaigning against the proposed development since they were informed about it in January

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/resident-dismay-74-home-plan-15990368

Owner of Instagram star 'Southway cat' urges Guildford students to stop feeding him

“I am starting to get worried - he usually disappears for a couple of weeks then comes back"

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/owner-instagram-star-southway-cat-16015835

Volkswagen Golf 'being driven erratically' between Guildford and Aldershot prompts police appeal

Police want to find out what happened in the car

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/volkswagen-golf-being-driven-erratically-16021091

Teenager and shopkeeper stabbed to death as London mourns once again

A 17-year-old was chased and stabbed to death in Isleworth, and a shopkeeper was murdered in Pinner

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/teenager-shopkeeper-stabbed-death-london-16020939

Travellers set up camp at car park near Leatherhead train station

Five caravans have been parked in Randalls Road car park in Leatherhead

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/travellers-set-up-camp-car-16020394

'Perfect companion' Sam the Staffie has waited a YEAR for home

"He enjoys a bit of calm, peace and quiet where he can relax and just enjoy being a dog"

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/perfect-companion-sam-staffie-waited-16020450

'Early spot of gardening' as more than 40 cannabis plants seized at Ashford property

The Ashford discovery came on the same day as a similar haul in Walton

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/early-spot-gardening-more-40-16019782

'Petrifying' explosions as fire tears through convenience store in Farnham

Witnesses describe the scene as a huge fire takes hold of the Station Hill convenience store

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/petrifying-explosions-fire-tears-through-16019614

Appeal to find 'vulnerable' girl, 13, last seen outside KFC in Sunbury Cross

She is 6ft tall, so above average for a 13-year-old girl

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/appeal-find-vulnerable-girl-13-16019363

Saturday 23 March 2019

Incredible photos show what Farnborough Airshow looked like in 2000

After it was announced Farnborough Airshow's public weekend is no more, we have taken a look through the archives to see what it used to be like

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/incredible-photos-show-what-farnborough-16018699

See the Siamese cats looking for loving home after being rescued by RSPCA

The cats are currently at the RSPCA centre in Godstone while they await new families

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/see-siamese-cats-looking-loving-16018053

A3 Starbucks turn-off strikes again as car crumpled by tree

The Surrey Roads Policing Unit attended the smash near the Painshill roundabout

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/a3-starbucks-car-crash-painshill-16018500

Man charged over Stanwell stabbing allegedly ranted about 'white supremacy', court hears

Terrorism police have charged a 50-year-old man from Stanwell with attempted murder

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/man-charged-over-stanwell-stabbing-16018168

'Fisticuffs' as football fans clash during youth cup final at Dorking Meadowbank Stadium

There were reports of fighting in the crowd after the match at Dorking's Meadowbank Stadium

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/fisticuffs-football-fans-clash-during-16017773

Man claiming to be 14 found hiding in loft after huge cannabis plant discovery

Officers raided the property in Walton after acting on "community intelligence"

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/man-claiming-14-found-hiding-16017686

M25 Cobham services ranked as best in UK and M3 Fleet makes top 10

Cobham boasts the most food outlets of any services in the UK

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/m25-cobham-services-ranked-best-16017285

Terrorism police name man charged with attempted murder following Stanwell stabbing

Police say they are treating it as a "terrorism case"

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/terrorism-police-stanwell-stabbing-named-16016942

Friday 22 March 2019

Appeal launched after 'terrified' Cocker Spaniel found abandoned with severe foot injury

"Hazel" was found in a garden in Lingfield by a concerned member of public

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/appeal-launched-after-terrified-cocker-16016164

Appeal to find woman, 74, last seen in Shepperton

Police say a "number of officers" are currently out searching the area for her

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/appeal-find-woman-74-last-16016278

'Dangerous' teenager handed seven-year jail term over Ash One Stop screwdriver attack

The youth's victim received five or six puncture wounds to his head

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/dangerous-teenager-handed-seven-year-16013353

Surrey's 21 most popular dogging hot spots

Sites and areas that you may, or may not, want to avoid!

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/surrey-dogging-guildford-woking-reigate-16013616

Fraudster David Gale forfeits pension to compensate victims of £2m sports betting scam

David Gale, who was previously jailed for seven years over the scam, agreed to pay his victims £70,000

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/fraudster-david-gale-forfeits-pension-16014009

Man in his 20s sustained serious injuries after jumping off bridge near Hindhead Tunnel

Police were unable to confirm if he remains in hospital

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/man-20s-sustained-serious-injuries-16014500

Man dies following crash involving BMW and 4x4 in Newchapel

Two people were also hospitalised following the crash in Newchapel, near Lingfield

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/man-dies-following-crash-involving-16014071

Woman taken to hospital after crash that caused 12 miles M25 tailbacks

The collision involved four cars and one van

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/m25-accident-woman-hospital-traffic-16013916

'Cut-Throat Murder': In depth look at the killing of Walton fisherman Scott Wilkinson

Scott Wilkinson, 48, was beaten to death on an island near Sunbury Lock by three attackers - the oldest was 21, the youngest barely 16

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/cut-throat-murder-full-story-16001866

Pro-Brexit campaigners warned over possible M25 'go slow' protest

"The ultimate aim is to make sure come hell or high water that Britain leaves on March 29"

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/pro-brexit-campaigners-warned-over-16011863

Tributes paid to 'amazingly talented' Esher photographer following death on Scottish beach

Police Scotland confirmed the death of 50-year-old Agnès Proudhon-Smith, a local photographer based in Esher, on Wednesday

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/tributes-paid-amazingly-talented-esher-16011364

Three hospitalised in Newchapel West Park Road crash

Three men are said to have sustained serious injuries in the crash between a BMW and a 4x4

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/three-hospitalised-newchapel-west-park-16010688

Thursday 21 March 2019

Rubbish emerging from ground at Broadwater Park golf course will be covered as 'recapping' approved

Broadwater Park Golf Club, in Godalming, was built on a former landfill site and has now become "too dangerous" for players

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/rubbish-emerging-ground-broadwater-park-15978013

Surrey Police answers 5 questions about closing stations and moving from Guildford Mount Browne HQ

The force has spent £20.5 million on a new site in Leatherhead

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/surrey-police-answers-5-questions-16008072

Safety review to be held at Effingham school where 'child was clipped by wing mirror'

Roads around the school have been described as "unacceptably dangerous"

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/safety-review-held-effingham-school-16007970

Over 18,000 Surrey residents sign Brexit petition - here's how many from each constituency

Guildford residents were the most enthusiastic, with 2,119 signing by midday on Thursday (March 21)

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/over-18000-surrey-residents-sign-16007864

Multi-million pound refurb of Runnymede Pleasure Ground welcomed by councillors

Residents call for safer crossing over the A30 Egham by-pass to get to the park

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/multi-million-pound-refurb-runnymede-15994774

Seriously injured man in hospital after concern for safety call on A3 near Hindhead Tunnel

The exact circumstances of how the man was injured have not been confirmed

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/man-injured-a3-hindhead-tunnel-16006741

Runnymede council vehicle parks inconsiderately while its driver is issuing parking ticket

A video of the car appears to show it obstructing a dropped kerb while the council officer is issuing a ticket to someone for blocking a dropped kerb

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/runnymede-council-vehicle-parks-inconsiderately-15999072

Residents 'locked in' by Farley Green roadworks at either end of village

One resident said it was "a nightmare" for villagers "who are trying to live their lives"

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/residents-locked-in-farley-green-16006489

Caroline Farrow tweets under police investigation are 'vile and spiteful', transgender charity CEO says

Surrey Police confirmed it is investigating the tweets to see if any crimes have been committed

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/caroline-farrow-tweets-under-police-16005190

Spelthorne's spending of millions on office blocks has helped against 'decade of salami slicing cuts'

Spelthorne Borough Council says its property investments generate an additional £10m per year

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/spelthornes-spending-millions-office-blocks-16002572

£22m Ash road bridge that would replace level crossing moves a step closer

Several public speakers complained about a lack of consultation and supporting evidence for the project near Ash railway station

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/22m-ash-road-bridge-would-16004172

Pedestrian in his 90s 'seriously injured' after crash with car in Caterham

His next of kin have been informed

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/pedestrian-90s-seriously-injured-after-16005643

Wednesday 20 March 2019

The Surrey couple who only realised they were lesbians after marrying men

Minibus driver Maz Harding said she thought she loved her ex-husband at the time

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/surrey-couple-who-only-realised-15919161

Death of dogs in Waverley shows why food waste must be kept away from pets

Shane White said the death of his jack russell and chihuahua has broken him

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/death-dogs-waverley-shows-food-16003111

Former council leader fined thousands for using expired staff permit to park for free said he was carrying out a 'secret sting'

He claimed he wanted to find out if "enforcement officers were doing their job"

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/former-council-leader-fined-thousands-16004647

Disabled bus pass changes mean 'loss of independence', says social enterprise

Disabled adults will struggle to get to work on time without their bus passes, according to Frimhurst Enterprises

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/disabled-bus-pass-changes-mean-16000729

Parking fine trial in Ashford town centre set to continue

A total of 228 parking tickets were handed out in three months

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/parking-fine-trial-ashford-town-16003152

Surrey County Council to pay someone £100k-a-year to help manage move away from its Kingston HQ

The description for the two-year post states it is a "unique and historic opportunity to help the council move into Surrey and a new era"

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/surrey-county-council-pay-someone-15999895

Katie Price appears in court accused of shouting abuse in school playground

The former glamour model allegedly used threatening or abusive words or behaviour at a school in Shipley, West Sussex

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/katie-price-appears-court-accused-16002698

Playing fields and care homes sold off by Surrey County Council to housing developers

One Liberal Democrat councillor said the sell-off had been "haphazard" and lacked coherence or a strategy

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/playing-fields-care-homes-sold-15929251

Reigate and Woking police stations to close as force sells Guildford Mount Browne HQ

A new site in Leatherhead, purchased for £20.5 million, has been chosen as the future home as Surrey Police

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/reigate-woking-police-stations-close-16002182

All Guildford taxis to take card from April but driver says it just adds costs

A council spokesman said cabbies would be able to recover the cost of providing a card machine through fares

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/guildford-taxis-take-card-april-15999169

Charges for DIY waste linked to rise in fly-tipping, according to council report

Surrey County Council brought in the charges in 2016

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/charges-diy-waste-linked-rise-15999925

Staines business owner killed in 'hit and run' named locally as emotional tributes paid

Floral tributes have been left in Wraysbury to a man, 35, who was hit by the vehicle that "failed to stop at the scene"

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/staines-business-owner-killed-hit-15999074

Frensham Ponds to get new visitor centre and more parking but you'll have to pay

The visitor attraction near Farnham will see its existing visitor centre demolished and pay and display machines installed

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/frensham-ponds-new-visitor-centre-15996715

Tuesday 19 March 2019

Alternative places to keep fit during Camberley Arena leisure centre renovation

The council recently announced its plans for a new multi-million pound leisure centre, which will take approximately two years to complete

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/alternative-places-keep-fit-during-15970437

Guildford shopping scene shows signs of recovery despite bleak national picture

Although some units remain empty months after closing, the towns performance "demonstrates that businesses are still looking to Guildford", according to Experience Guildford's CEO

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/guildford-shopping-scene-shows-signs-15984079

Councillors hit out at 'stupid' parking on roads near Windsor Great Park

Police say they are powerless to act further because of the classification of the roads

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/councillors-hit-out-stupid-parking-15998377

Air ambulance lands in Walton following crash between motorbike and car

The air ambulance was seen on Elm Grove Recreation Ground

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/air-ambulance-lands-walton-following-15999222

Man filmed nearly 50 'upskirting' videos on London Underground with hidden camera

Sanjayan Nadarajah, 43, from Tadworth, recorded the footage on a phone hidden in his laptop bag

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/man-filmed-nearly-50-upskirting-15995851

Apparent attempts to steal cars in Aldershot and Frimley caught on CCTV

The videos come as Surrey is seeing an increase in vehicle crime

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/apparent-attempts-steal-cars-aldershot-15991865

Teenager 'punched repeatedly in the head' as he tried to flee Camberley assault

The victim was pinned to a wall in a stairwell of Knoll Road Car Park, police say

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/teenager-punched-repeatedly-head-tried-15996744

Godalming pub CCTV captures moment drunk England fan knocks out friend with single punch

The victim lost seven teeth when punched after England beat Sweden in the World Cup

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/godalming-pub-cctv-captures-moment-15996366

Reigate Nando's announces opening date and has 40 jobs on offer

The restaurant is recruiting up to 40 new staff to run the branch in the High Street

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/reigate-nandos-announces-opening-date-15995922

Police car 'responding to emergency' involved in crash that closed Esher road for two hours

The officer and member of the public sustained minor injuries in the incident, Surrey Police say

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/police-car-responding-emergency-involved-15991307

Fight is on to save The White Lion - Redhill's oldest pub

Residents were unaware The White Lion was up for a sale before it was bought by a developer

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/fight-save-white-lion-redhills-15993375

'Lessons have been learnt' since Surrey floods in 2014

But one councillor said he is still concerned there may be confusion "when it all kicks off"

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/lessons-been-learnt-surrey-floods-15994775

Nurse who handled 999 calls struck off after sending ambulance to wrong address

Peter Hammond's repeatedly made mistakes which "would have caused harm to patients", the NMC said

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/nurse-who-handled-999-calls-15993857

Seventh man charged with GBH and weapon offences after Blindley Heath 'biker' attack

Six other men have already pleaded not guilty to the same charges

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/seventh-man-charged-gbh-weapon-15994825

Monday 18 March 2019

McDonald's is refused permission to build it's new Earlswood drive-thru over common land

The fast food chain wanted to tarmac over 18 square metres of grass

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/mcdonalds-refused-drive-thru-permission-15993627

Woking cabbies 'angry' at council's decision to issue clearer guidance on dress code and personal hygiene

The drivers feel Woking Borough Council has tarnished the entire taxi trade

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/woking-cabbies-angry-councils-decision-15975905

Stanwell stabbing victim was Southern European and ‘may have been targeted due to ethnic appearance’

The victim required 'specialist surgery' following the stabbing

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/stanwell-stabbing-victim-southern-european-15994284

Staines man, 35, dies after being hit by 4x4 that 'failed to stop at scene'

The man was walking along a road in Wraysbury when he was hit by the "4x4 pick-up style" vehicle

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/staines-man-35-dies-after-15990372

Kik predator avoids jail despite asking '14-year-old girl' to send him indecent images online

The 14-year-old girl he thought he was contacting on Kik messenger was in fact an investigating officer pretending to be the teenager, police said

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/kik-predator-avoids-jail-despite-15992266

Victim recalls horrific hammer attack that left him 'covered in blood' inside Ash Green home

The Ash Green resident said he was sure that "one more hammer blow to my head would be the last"

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/victim-recalls-horrific-hammer-attack-15991300

Vigil to be held at Woking mosque for victims of New Zealand terrorist shootings

All members of the community are invited to "show solidarity and unity against such evil acts"

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/vigil-held-woking-mosque-victims-15989876

The most dangerous roads in Surrey for cyclists according to police figures

An average of 51 cyclists are injured or killed on Britain's roads every day

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/most-dangerous-roads-surrey-cyclists-15990146

'Terrorist' incident in Stanwell 'concerning' but a 'one-off' says county councillor

Labour councillor Robert Evans said people were "concerned" but are being "careful not to overreact"

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/terrorist-incident-stanwell-concerning-one-15990164

Prime Minister Theresa May condemns 'vile' far-right extremism following Stanwell terrorist incident

One man is in custody on suspicion of attempted murder and racially aggravated public order

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/theresa-may-surrey-terror-attack-15989603

Sunday 17 March 2019

Counter-terror investigation as teen stabbed in Stanwell attack 'inspired by far right'

The UK's head of counter-terror policing said the incident bore "hallmarks" of an attack "inspired by the far right"

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/stanwell-terrorist-stabbing-investigation-ashford-15988527

Fly-tipped dolls give Row Town officers 'inflatable' surprise

It's amazing what people throw away

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/fly-tipped-dolls-give-row-15988270

Youth told 'You are going to die' in Stanwell 'stabbing', claims witness

The young man is believed to have suffered stab wounds to his hand in the incident

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/youth-told-you-going-die-15987323

Saturday 16 March 2019

Injured George Abbot pupil back at school after 'stabbing'

A 15-year-old was released on bail in connection with the incident

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/injured-george-abbot-pupil-back-15984157

Staines property linked to drug dealing and violence closed by Surrey Police

The property will remain closed until June

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/staines-property-linked-drug-dealing-15983399

Dorking police and council urge public not to give money to homeless who 'may not be genuine'

Members of the public have reported a rise in begging in the town

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/dorking-police-council-urge-public-15983179

Guildford and Woking in south-east's top 10 for food hygiene

Food businesses in the towns received average scores of "good" or "very good"

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/guildford-woking-south-easts-top-15983126

Police searching for wanted Worcester Park man Steven Morris

A search is underway after he failed to appear in court

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/police-searching-wanted-worcester-park-15983195

Thieves drive into front entrance shutter to steal 'large plant items' in Leatherhead ram raid

Surrey Police is appealing for witnesses

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/thieves-drive-front-entrance-shutter-15971212

Godstone man charged with attempted murder in connection with Earlswood stabbing

Luke Dansie, from Godstone, is due to appear at Guildford Magistrates Court

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/godstone-man-charged-attempted-murder-15982421

Friday 15 March 2019

'I absolutely loved it' - Concorde's chief pilot reflects on plane's 50th anniversary

It is 50 years since the first flights testing the supersonic aircraft took place

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/i-absolutely-loved-it-concordes-15946859

Woman thrown from campervan after son's wedding where driver was nine times over cocaine limit

An 88-year-old man also fell out of the moving vehicle

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/woman-thrown-campervan-after-sons-15981339

Drunken football fan knocked out friend with single punch after England World Cup victory

Robert Hurst was sentenced in court for the punch that caused his victim to lose 7 teeth

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/drunken-football-fan-knocked-out-15968147

Vodafone to launch 5G in Guildford later this year

Vodafone UK customers in Guildford will benefit from faster mobile data speeds and an ultra-responsive network when 5G goes live later this year

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/vodafone-launch-5g-guildford-later-15979182

Unauthorised traveller encampment set up in Camberley trampoline park car park

The travellers were seen on Admiralty Way near Gravity Force Trampoline Park

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/unauthorised-traveller-encampment-set-up-15981646

'We stand together with our Muslim communities': Surrey reaction to the New Zealand terrorist attack

"We must all unite regardless of faith or background and send out a message of piece, love and compassion"

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/surrey-mosques-new-zealand-shooting-15979344

Arriva step in to take on 'lifeline' bus route following Buses Excetera collapse

Buses Excetera pulled its services in Surrey without notice on Monday

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/arriva-step-take-lifeline-bus-15978790

Cash for grit bins and hedge cutting being pooled to help pay for roadwork teams

Surrey County Council members have been asked to put forward cash from their highways pot

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/cash-grit-bins-hedge-cutting-15978606

20mph speed signs outside schools 'not enough' to slow drivers down

Pilot survey showed driver behaviour only changed for a short term

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/20mph-speed-signs-outside-schools-15977933

Right to Buy homes in Surrey being sold for as much as £1m, figures reveal

In one case a homeowner bought their home, only to sell it 21 days later for a profit of £202,500

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/right-buy-homes-surrey-being-15957725

Man admits setting fire to Farnham restaurant Heaven's Kitchen

The popular restaurant in East Street remains closed

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/man-admits-setting-fire-farnham-15962683

Thursday 14 March 2019

Urgent call for foster carers as children in Surrey care system rises

Councillors across the county have been asked to find people who can help

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/urgent-call-foster-carers-children-15974244

Exhibition on 1,800-home Blackwell Park proposal like 'child's watercolour book', objector says

The University of Surrey is proposing a 1,800-home neighbourhood at the green belt site in Guildford

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/exhibition-1800-home-blackwell-park-15966964

'Constant worry' as Ottershaw nursery targeted by thieves three times in three weeks

Cash was stolen and equipment vandalised at the Ottershaw plant nursery

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/constant-worry-ottershaw-nursery-targeted-15975048

Firefighter warns of safety risk with high rise building fires if changes go ahead

Surrey County Council is consulting on changes to Surrey Fire and Rescue Service

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/firefighter-warns-safety-risk-high-15972598

Man jailed after 'brutal and unprovoked' stabbing at Horley building site

The 22-year-old victim suffered stab wounds to the side and back of the neck following the attack in Horley, police said

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/man-jailed-after-brutal-unprovoked-15974732

Tributes to 'extremely intelligent' homeless Guildford man known as Lenny following death

A shrine has been created near Guildford bus station

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/tributes-extremely-intelligent-homeless-guildford-15975204

Arrest after two police officers assaulted during rush-hour 'disturbance' in Reigate

Reigate and Banstead police said they are aware that "lots of parents with young children would have been witness to this"

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/arrest-after-two-police-officers-15973088

Victim of one of 23 car crimes in two days will 'never feel secure'

Waverley police said they had received reports of "at least" 23 vehicle crimes over a two-day period

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/victim-one-23-car-crimes-15971409

New landlord at Reigate pubs Red Cross and Blue Anchor explains what to expect

There's a familiar local landlord at the taps this time, but he's making a few changes to the pubs

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/new-landlord-reigate-pubs-red-15967853

9 things to do in Crawley before you die

From hearing DJ Gordon Skeggs play a set to taking part in the Dragon Boat Festival at Tilgate Lake, these are must-dos for any Crawley-ite

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/9-things-crawley-before-you-15969362

Naked man seen running through Leatherhead taken to hospital

The man was detained for his own safety and taken to hospital for further treatment   

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/naked-man-seen-running-through-15968264

Surrey weather warning for 55mph gusts and 'short bursts of heavy rain'

The Met Office warns the day will remain "gusty" throughout

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/surrey-weather-warning-55mph-gusts-15971353

Wednesday 13 March 2019

New plans for Chiddingfold Surgery after fire destroyed building

It is hoped a new building will be constructed by the end of the year

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/new-plans-chiddingfold-surgery-after-15963872

Church was 'awash with water' after thieves ripped lead off roofs in St John's and Brookwood

Another church and a school were also targeted

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/church-awash-water-after-thieves-15963392

Retired music teacher caught with hundreds of child sex abuse videos told police: 'I'm attracted to kids'

Officers found 205 videos and seven still images showing abuse of children in the most serious Category A level

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/retired-music-teacher-caught-hundreds-15969605

Bomb disposal team respond to 'suspicious looking package' at Royal Holloway University

The Egham campus was evacuated "as a precaution", a university spokesman said  

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/royal-holloway-university-evacuated-due-15967614

Family of girl, 16, missing from Horley 'extremely concerned' for her welfare

She was last seen wearing a grey top, black leggings and black trainers, police say

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/family-girl-16-missing-horley-15969694

People struggling to get to hospital appointments following Buses Excetera collapse

The firm went into administration without warning this week

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/buses-excetera-collapse-struggling-hospital-15968885

Plans to build 1,500 homes at current Guildford sewage treatment site progress

A video flyover of the area in Guildford shows where the homes will be built

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/plans-build-1500-homes-current-15967386

Red Nose Day makeover for Compton phone box

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/red-nose-day-makeover-compton-15967150

Work begins to remove 'upsetting' netting from Guildford trees near Woodbridge Meadows

Many residents expressed their anger at the netted trees in Guildford

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/work-begins-remove-upsetting-netting-15966742

Jogger 'separates' two women during 'road rage incident' near Cobham private school

It is not thought the BMW and Mercedes drivers have any connection with the school

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/jogger-separates-two-women-during-15965458

Search for owner of beloved 'Southway cat', Instagram star and huge hit with Guildford uni students

The name and sex of the cat remain a mystery to the University of Surrey students

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/southway-cat-guildford-university-instagram-15965714

Reigate pubs Blue Anchor and Red Cross set to reopen in coming weeks

A new, permanent operator for both pubs is still being sought

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/reigate-pubs-blue-anchor-red-15966019

Returning homeowners' car rammed and window smashed after disturbing masked burglars in Farnham

Surrey Police said three masked men stole a "large quantity of cash" from the property in Farnham

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/returning-homeowners-car-rammed-window-15966076

Chobham children's playground closed due to 'asbestos' discovery

A hazardous substance, believed to be the cancer-causing mineral, was found by a resident

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/chobham-childrens-playground-closed-asbestos-15964221

'Refugees not welcome' stickers put around Dorking - where C4 refugee sitcom Home is set

Dorking was chosen as the setting for the new comedy and is coincidentally a town where families take in Syrian and other refugees

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/refugees-not-welcome-stickers-put-15964200

Tuesday 12 March 2019

Plan to alter Dorking Wetherspoon opening hours could lead to 8am alcohol sales, resident fears

Alcohol licensing hours for the site are yet to be decided but the plan to alter the original trading hours has caused concern

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/plan-alter-dorking-wetherspoon-opening-15959081

Chart Wood school branded inadequate again as Ofsted identifies 'serious' safeguarding failings

Ofsted inspectors visited the school in February 2019

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/chart-wood-school-branded-inadequate-15945998

Bus companies pick up pieces after Buses Excetera goes under

Communities faced their bus routes being cut when Buses Excetera ceased trading without notice

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/bus-companies-pick-up-pieces-15963688

Armed police respond to report of man 'holding machete' in Farnham

Officers attended the scene in Farnham and arrested a man, 21, on suspicion of affray

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/armed-police-respond-report-man-15963355

We tried to 'safely' walk across Guildford's Stoke Crossroads during roadworks and it wasn't possible

The upgrades to the pedestrian crossings made it temporarily hazardous to get from one side to the other without taking a risk

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/tried-safely-walk-across-guildfords-15961468

Brothers jailed for life for 'frenzied' murder of Scott Wilkinson

Mr Wilkinson's family said they were still "hurting from deep within our soul" and would "never forgive those responsible"

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/brothers-jailed-life-frenzied-murder-15963142

A ghost or a moth? CCTV footage of strange figure flying through Guildford's Cobbstar Bar

The Angel Hotel building, where Cobbstar is based, has "tonnes" of paranormal stories according to staff

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/ghost-moth-cctv-footage-strange-15960753

Blue badge holders have been fined for parking in disabled bays at Ashtead station after new operator took over

Disabled passengers now need to register their car every time they park, as well as displaying the badge

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/blue-badge-holders-been-fined-15884409

Peter Stevens death: Nearly 3,000 back daughter's petition for safe crossing on 'dangerous' A244 bypass

Surrey County Council leader Tim Oliver says they will 'find the money'

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/peter-stevens-death-petition-a244-15960464

Developer to remove netting on Guildford trees 'as soon as practically possible'

Many residents have expressed their anger at the netted trees in Guildford

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/developer-remove-netting-guildford-trees-15959079

Comment: Ex-nursery manager Alison Whateley who viewed child rape could not have been jailed

Alison Whateley, 44, worked at Bushy Tails nursery in Teddington

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/comment-ex-nursery-manager-alison-15960342

Woman, 27, arrested on suspicion of drink driving after Guildford crash in morning rush-hour

The passenger suffered a suspected broken collar bone in the Guildford crash, according to police

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/woman-27-arrested-suspicion-drink-15960368

Lasting tribute to Redhill soldier James Hill marks decade since he died in Afghanistan

The borough council has named the road to Redstone Cemetery in his honour

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/lasting-tribute-redhill-soldier-james-15956351

'Slum boats' along Thames Path should be under unauthorised travellers ban, say residents

Surrey County Council leader Tim Oliver says he will raise the matter with the Environment Agency

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/slum-boats-along-thames-path-15960784

Man in 30s remains in 'critical condition' four days after being found in Woking

The man is receiving treatment for "extensive bruising" after being found by the side of the road near Woking town centre

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/woking-man-found-side-road-15959839

Camberley Arena £22m leisure centre transformation announced

The new £22million centre is due to open in 2021

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/camberley-arena-22m-leisure-centre-15960373

Woking Borough Council bans inflatable slides on council land after fireworks slide collapse

Woking MP Jonathan Lord had called for a temporary ban on inflatable slides after the incident

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/inflatable-slides-banned-council-land-15959270

'Special' Cobham woman George Compton made heartbreaking final bid to help others days before her death

The 28-year-old battled a lung disease all her life and has been labelled a "superhero" by friends

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/special-cobham-woman-george-compton-15957618

Monday 11 March 2019

'Your whole life changes': Byfleet mum recalls moment daughter, 7, diagnosed with cancer

The Byfleet mum found a lump on her seven-year-old daughter's arm when they were watching a Shrek film

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/your-whole-life-changes-byfleet-15916552

5 things trust running Frimley Park and Heatherwood hospitals is brilliant at according to report

The Care Quality Commission inspected Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust's three hospitals and community health services in November and December

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/5-things-trust-running-frimley-15957966

Petition calls on Pride in Surrey to drop BAE Systems as main sponsor

The defence and security company said it is committed to driving diversity in its workplace

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/petition-calls-pride-surrey-drop-15889037

Buses Excetera ceases trading with no notice leaving pupils stranded

The company unexpectedly went into administration after the morning school run

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/buses-excetera-ceases-trading-no-15957818

New 90-pupil school for children with special educational needs proposed for Chessington

One of 39 special or alternative provision free schools proposed nationwide

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/new-90-pupil-school-children-15957905

Former nursery manager who watched children being raped online named as court order lifted

She was given a community order after pleading guilty to one charge

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/former-nursery-manager-who-watched-15956109

Teen, 16, accused of Woodhatch stabbing admits unlawful wounding

The boy cannot be named for legal reasons

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/teen-16-accused-woodhatch-stabbing-15957021

Travellers remain on Chobham Rec after residents' blockade lifted

Residents lifted the blockade after police declined to issue a notice requiring the travellers to move on prior to a court hearing

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/travellers-remain-chobham-rec-after-15954576

Mother pays tribute to 'lovely' daughter killed in Staines A308 crash

Emily Tyler died after being hit by a car on the Staines bypass

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/mother-pays-tribute-lovely-daughter-15955507

Chertsey man charged following incident at Arsenal v Manchester United game

The 30-year-old is due to appear at court later this month

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/chertsey-man-charged-following-incident-15956637

Surrey drug users sent to Kent for overnight detox treatment experiencing 'positive recovery'

Surrey County Council changed its substance misuse treatment provider in June 2018

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/surrey-drug-users-sent-kent-15956024

'Redesign needed' at Esher Green junction where dozens of people have been injured

Councillor David Archer said the junction of Lammas Lane, Esher Green and Church Street needs urgent attention to avoid a fatality

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/redesign-needed-esher-green-junction-15955976

DPD depot development for Surrey Hills AONB site rejected due to A25 traffic concerns

Campaigners vow to continue to fight to protect the green belt area

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/dpd-depot-development-surrey-hills-15954119

‘Like a bomb going off’: Resident describes huge car fire in Chertsey

Firefighters tackled the blaze for more than an hour

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/like-bomb-going-off-resident-15954500

Person dies after being hit by train at Wanborough

British Transport Police said officers were not treating the incident as suspicious

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/person-dies-after-being-hit-15955070

Sunday 10 March 2019

Chef from Sheerwater, Asif Ali Nawaz, was drunk when he died in the Basingstoke Canal

Witnesses described seeing a man who talked and shouted to himself

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/chef-sheerwater-asif-ali-nawaz-15946069

Homes in new Longcross Garden Village 'stank of poo' after pumping station blockage, resident says

Rebecca Brendish, 33, says human waste has come up through her drains on eight occasions in the last year-and-a-half

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/homes-new-longcross-garden-village-15934402

We compared Costa, Starbucks and Caffè Nero with six others to find best value coffee

Our study looked at the cost and size of a regular and large Americano at each coffee house

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/whats-on/food-drink-news/compared-costa-starbucks-caff-nero-15924225

Residents association says 'no excuse' to build 318 homes on green belt at Sandown Racecourse

A residents association has said the proposals have left people in tears

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/residents-association-says-no-excuse-15931518

Sixth arrest made in connection to stabbing of 16-year-old in Thames Ditton

During the arrest, a 43-year-old man was also arrested for obstructing police

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/sixth-arrest-made-connection-stabbing-15947482

Saturday 9 March 2019

Warlingham mother describes 'shell-shock' of infant son being diagnosed with life-limiting condition

Dexter has a genetic disease that means he will gradually lose the ability to move

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/warlingham-mother-describes-shell-shock-15906242

Met Office warns 65mph winds expected in Surrey following yellow warning

The Met Office the rest of the weekend will remain a 'blustery day'

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/met-office-warns-65mph-winds-15949189

Man found 'lying on the side of the road' with life threating injuries near Woking town centre

Surrey Police is appealing for witnesses

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/man-found-lying-side-road-15948312

Friday 8 March 2019

Silent Pool Distillery has expanded and you can taste test every one of its gins

The gin-making site in Albury has opened a new still which has five times the capacity, along with a new bottling line

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/whats-on/food-drink-news/silent-pool-distillery-expanded-you-15933999

'Dangerous' rapist jailed for 'terrifying and humiliating' stranger attack on victim he 'grabbed' into bushes

His victim was a stranger whom he followed into a secluded area

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/dangerous-rapist-jailed-terrifying-humiliating-15945495

He's swan of our own: Protective barrier formed around wandering swan on M25

"In the midst of distressing news it's timely to be reminded of how caring we all can be"

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/hes-swan-own-protective-barrier-15946044

Chantry Wood Campsite 'U-turn' surrounded by claims of 'lies' and 'untruths'

There will be no changes at the popular campsite until the end of the year, except minor repairs to some of the buildings

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/chantry-wood-campsite-u-turn-15941510

Brothers guilty of murdering Walton fisherman Scott Wilkinson near Sunbury Lock

Shane and Lenny Crawt were convicted of murdering the 48-year-old near Sunbury Lock, while their cousin Charlie Smith was convicted of manslaughter

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/brothers-guilty-murdering-walton-fisherman-15944935

Frimley Green shop lets 13-year-old buy alcohol without asking to see ID

Nice licensed premises were targeted in Surrey Heath by Surrey Police and Surrey Heath Borough Council

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/frimley-green-shop-lets-13-15942997

Midwives taking calls in 999 hubs is a success says ambulance chief

The scheme by Surrey Heartlands is to be rolled out across the entire region

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/midwives-taking-calls-999-hubs-15944316

More fast and evening trains to London from Surrey introduced in SWR timetable shake-up

New state-of-the-art suburban trains will enter service by the end of the year, SWR say

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/more-fast-evening-trains-london-15941912

Dorking man who robbed 11-year old is jailed after Court of Appeal review

The Court of Appeal concluded that the original sentence was too lenient

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/dorking-man-who-robbed-11-15939866

Former nursery manager said she 'found babies sexy' in vile online chat room

The woman from Surrey has been given community work and rehabilitation

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/former-nursery-manager-said-found-15941481

Campaigners welcome plan to tackle mental health issues among children and young people in Surrey

Ten-year strategy will focus on health and wellbeing of children

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/campaigners-welcome-plan-tackle-mental-15940552

'Such a shame it's cancelled': Your reaction as Farnborough Airshow permanently ends public weekend

Surrey Live readers have been divided on their opinion of the announcement

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/such-shame-its-cancelled-your-15939404

Sunbury foster carers of Parsons Green bomber sue Surrey County Council

Ron and Penny Jones, who were both awarded MBEs for their work as foster carers, claim Surrey County Council failed to tell them of the threat posed by Parsons Green bomber Ahmed Hassan

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/sunbury-foster-carers-parsons-green-15941212

Thursday 7 March 2019

Outrage after man who left cyclist in coma escapes with fine and points on licence

Louise Callaghan was left in a coma for four days after being knocked off her bike

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/outrage-after-man-who-left-15932851

Council to tell Woking cabbies to cover up bare chests and make sure they wash

Woking Borough Council has drawn up the dress code to make drivers appear more professional

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/council-tell-woking-cabbies-cover-15935517

Inside the Surrey 'ghost town' where residents are packing up ahead of the Sheerwater regeneration

“It is quiet. Everything has disappeared," said one resident

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/inside-surrey-ghost-town-residents-15926223

Vision for 1,800 homes at Blackwell Farm near Guildford on show to public

The University of Surrey is behind the plan for a major new settlement to the west of Guildford

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/vision-1800-homes-blackwell-farm-15919745

Ill passengers on Gatwick flight 'most likely' picked up infection before take-off

Some suffered from symptoms of vomiting, diarrhoea and coughing

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/ill-passengers-gatwick-flight-most-15940258

Surrey has 'huge' alcohol problem and is 'not as wealthy as people think'

Surrey County Council leader Tim Oliver said there were areas of "pockets of deprivation"

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/surrey-huge-alcohol-problem-not-15939411

Resident blockade to prevent traveller access to Chobham rec enters second night

A blockade was formed by residents, including a borough councillor, after two caravans were spotted at Chobham recreation ground

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/resident-blockade-prevent-traveller-access-15937805

Passenger dies on EasyJet flight from Gatwick Airport to Malaga after being taken ill

The cabin crew and a doctor on-board provided CPR

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/passenger-dies-easyjet-flight-gatwick-15935573

Ricky Gervais snubs Surrey Live on BBC One's The One Show - sort of

A poor choice from the comedian, we'd say

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/ricky-gervais-snubs-surrey-live-15922688

Injured George Abbot pupil back home after stabbing while arrested boy is bailed

Pupils have been offered counselling following the assault

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/injured-george-abbot-pupil-back-15936629

Police investigating alleged 'sex for rent' offers of Guildford landlord confronted by Jeremy Kyle

Surrey Police said it only received the evidence a few hours before the show aired

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/police-investigating-alleged-sex-rent-15936074

Body of woman, 34, found in shallow grave in Kew

Metropolitan Police has launched a murder investigation

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/body-woman-34-found-shallow-15936257

University of Surrey 'received precautionary advice' from counter terrorism police following suspect packages at universities

It comes after suspect packages were sent to two other universities

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/university-surrey-received-precautionary-advice-15934698

Japanese Yamato Drummers musician who went missing before G-Live concert 'safe and well'

Sho Teshigawara went missing before a concert in February

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/japanese-yamato-drummers-musician-who-15935392

Video shows car narrowly missing pedestrians after jumping red light in Guildford

The car drove through a red light next to a marked police car along Millbrook near to Debenhams

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/video-shows-car-narrowly-missing-15934388

Pontiac driver left with serious injuries after Pirbright crash

Officers are appealing for witnesses

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/pontiac-driver-left-serious-injuries-15934841

M25 diversion information as M26 closed after lorry crashes through barrier

The M26 eastbound is closed

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/m25-traffic-m26-closed-delays-15934679

Teenage boy 'assaulted' in daytime fight near KFC in Dorking High Street

Officers are appealing for witnesses

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/teenage-boy-assaulted-daytime-fight-15932928

Wednesday 6 March 2019

Company based at Pinewood Studios looking for extras for major new action film

The event is completely free to attend and could land you a blockbuster role

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/company-based-pinewood-studios-looking-15930517

Water firm wants Fairoaks garden village to go ahead as it 'needs bigger premises'

Owners of Harvey Water Softeners say they need larger premises or they could leave Woking

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/water-firm-wants-fairoaks-garden-15896801

Timeline of 'atrocious' Farnborough Airshow 2018 following decision to permanently close public weekend

Many visitors were disappointed with last year's public weekend show

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/timeline-atrocious-farnborough-airshow-2018-15930611

Locked up in Surrey: The criminals put behind bars in February

Surrey Live is naming and shaming criminals who have been handed jail terms

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/locked-up-surrey-criminals-put-15915712

Councillor parks car at Chobham recreation ground entrance after travellers move onto site

Two caravans have been pictured at the recreation ground

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/councillor-parks-car-chobham-recreation-15933025

George Abbot School pupil arrested after boy 'stabbed in back with scissors'

Police said it was an "isolated incident" and a 15-year-old had been arrested

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/george-abbot-school-pupil-arrested-15932439

Surrey measles cases triple and scarlet fever cases double since 2017 say Public Health England

The number of cases of scarlet fever also reached the highest level since records began

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/surrey-measles-scarlet-fever-cases-15929003

Surrey measles cases triple and Scarlett Fever cases double since 2017 say Public Health England

The number of cases of scarlet fever also reached the highest level since records began

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/surrey-measles-cases-triple-scarlett-15929003

Social workers had no idea where vulnerable children were, county council's report claims

Review of Surrey County Council's children services found "historical mismanagement"

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/social-workers-no-idea-vulnerable-15930902

Surrey education chief looking for way to fast track support for SEND children

More than 8,000 Education, Health and Care Plans have been issued since 2014

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/surrey-education-chief-looking-way-15932025

Hampton Court Palace 'very concerned' at 97-flat development proposed for opposite Tudor site

HRP says visitors to the palace could end up seeing a "uniform mass" if the development is approved

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/hampton-court-palace-very-concerned-15917140

Police training for terrorist attack at Chessington World of Adventures

Police, ambulance and fire crews are currently at the theme park

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/police-training-terrorist-attack-chessington-15930904

Surrey County Council wavers on Wisley garden village support

Deputy leader Colin Kemp said the county council had expressed support for funding a garden village at Wisley, but had not intended to imply support for any planning application

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/surrey-county-council-wavers-wisley-15899413

Two Gatwick Airport passengers taken to hospital after sickness outbreak on Virgin Atlantic flight

Around 30 people were treated at the airport by ambulance crews

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/gatwick-airport-sickness-virgin-atlantic-15928776

Irish stamps on 'explosive' packages found at Waterloo, Heathrow and London City Airport

Devices were sent to three major London transport hubs

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/irish-stamps-explosive-packages-found-15928340

Man threatened with knife and punched during Guildford knife point robbery

The three men made off with the victim's bag

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/man-threatened-knife-punched-during-15927053

All the best photos from the Guildford Pancake Race 2019

Competitors of all ages and outfits took to the cobbles

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/best-photos-guildford-pancake-race-15927298

Thorpe Park trespasser Ally Law banned from uploading footage of pranks to YouTube

21-year-old Law was caught at the top of the 205ft Stealth rollercoaster at Thorpe Park, and was later found trespassing at Elstree Studios during a filming of Big Brother

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/thorpe-park-trespasser-ally-law-15928273

Appeal after cyclist suffers serious injuries near Reigate

Officers are carrying out enquiries to establish what happened

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/appeal-after-cyclist-suffers-serious-15927910

Tuesday 5 March 2019

Guildford landlord confronted by Jeremy Kyle in ITV show over alleged 'sex for rent' offers

The Kyle Files on ITV on Monday saw a Guildford landlord challenged

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/guildford-landlord-confronted-jeremy-kyle-15922557

Defence makes closing arguments in Scott Wilkinson murder trial

One defendant was described variously as "a Walter Mitty character", "Machiavellian" and "all mouth and no trousers"

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/defence-makes-closing-arguments-scott-15926070

Police link 'improvised explosive devices' sent to Waterloo, Heathrow and London City Airport

Packages sent to the three locations contained "small improvised explosive devices"

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/police-link-improvised-explosive-devices-15926356

'Too early' to link suspicious packages at Waterloo, Heathrow and London City Airport

Police evacuated buildings at Heathrow and London City Airport and closed a road outside Waterloo station

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/too-early-link-suspicious-packages-15925312

Dismay at 'hazardous and unpleasant' fly-tip at Witley and Milford Commons

A resident said it is "unnecessary, hazardous and unpleasant"

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/dismay-hazardous-unpleasant-fly-tip-15920765

Woking MP accuses BBC Radio 4 of 'intellectual snobbery' over remarks about residents

Commissioning editor for arts, James Runcie, made a comment about not wanting to dumb down, and appeared to insult 50-year-olds in Woking

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/woking-mp-accuses-bbc-radio-15923315

Stand-off between campaigners and UKOG at Dunsfold public information event captured on video

The oil and gas company and campaigners have accused each other of intimidation

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/stand-between-campaigners-ukog-dunsfold-15906942

Petition calls for safe crossing for Warwick, St Bede's and Merstham Park pupils

Nearly 800 people signed the petition for the crossing in Frenches Road, Redhill

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/petition-calls-safe-crossing-warwick-15922864

Assurances Reigate fire station is not closing, but service HQ could relocate

Response times could also change under proposals released in countywide consultation

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/assurances-reigate-fire-station-not-15922564

Surrey Earthquakes: the argument about why they are really happening and the alleged link to oil extraction at Horse Hill

Seismologists at the British Geological Survey say nothing was happening at the site

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/surrey-earthquakes-argument-really-happening-15918463

Cash machine 'forcibly removed' from wall in overnight Sandhurst shop raid

Three men, including two from Guildford, have been arrested, police say

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/cash-machine-forcibly-removed-wall-15921327

Redhill Aerodrome submits plan to shrink 'unlawful' tarmac runway

A part of the taxiway, which can be used as a runway, was widened without planning permission in 2015

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/redhill-aerodrome-submits-plan-shrink-15920232

Developer claims 220 new homes will 'act as buffer' to M25 pollution

Muse Developments claims new homes will act as a barrier to pollution from the M25

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/developer-claims-220-new-homes-15900380

Police name two men charged with rape of woman in Farnham

Two men from Farnham, aged 35 and 41, have each been charged with one count of rape

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/two-men-charged-rape-woman-15921819

Monday 4 March 2019

Surrey's Derry Girls star who plays James talks about fame, home and second series

"We were going around like the Spice Girls out there"

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/whats-on/comedy-news/surreys-derry-girls-star-who-15897488

Recommendation to increase speed limit along A25 in Bletchingley blasted 'bonkers'

Councillors call in Surrey County Council's cabinet member for highways to find a solution

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/recommendation-increase-speed-limit-along-15919207

Cats abandoned in cardboard box in car park will soon be ready for Surrey rehoming

The four cats named Galaxy, Cadbury, Liquorice and Jackie have been moved to RSPCA Millbrook Animal Centre in Chobham

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/cats-abandoned-cardboard-box-car-15920632

Ewell paedophile jailed for 22 years for raping and abusing boy and sexually abusing girl

Abuse video of the incidents later appeared on the dark web

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/ewell-paedophile-jailed-22-years-15917934

Japanese Yamato Drummers musician goes missing before G-Live concert

The teenager was last seen by his bandmates six hours before their show at the Guildford venue

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/japanese-yamato-drummers-musician-goes-15920418

Woking man jailed after gagging woman with clothes and stealing £50,000 of jewellery in Sunbury

The elderly woman sustained blisters to the inside of my mouth and lips during the burglary in Sunbury

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/woking-man-jailed-after-gagging-15919209

Hopes of saving Redhill's oldest pub The White Lion diminish as housing plans submitted

The oldest pub in Redhill closed suddenly in September last year

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/hopes-saving-redhills-oldest-pub-15909153

Seven fire engines set to be removed from overnight Surrey cover under proposals to save £3m

The service is also looking at charging money for callouts to rescue animals and hoax fires

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/seven-fire-engines-set-removed-15917438

Green belt dog walking site for residents at Godalming development approved despite access safety concerns

Approval for Eashing Lanes SANG will support 262 homes planned for Godalming

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/green-belt-dog-walking-site-15916836

Guildford recycling centre to be moved as part of new Slyfield Industrial Estate road

A new internal road is being built in Slyfield Industrial Estate

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/guildford-recycling-centre-moved-part-15917339

You may not see Tony Fresko ice cream vans in Surrey and Hampshire this summer

The company has not revealed why it has ceased trading, but said negotiations are taking place

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/you-not-see-tony-fresko-15917277

Best Keith Flint Prodigy songs as fans pay tribute following singer's sudden death

Best known for Firestarter, the Essex singer also tore it up on some lesser known Prodigy tracks

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/whats-on/music-nightlife-news/best-keith-flint-prodigy-songs-15917832

Armed police deployed in Caterham after fight breaks out near Tesco

Surrey Police has said that it was called after a fight broke out between four men

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/armed-police-deployed-caterham-after-15917944

Woman 'threatened' as she tried to stop tool theft in Shepperton

Four men are in custody while enquiries remain ongoing

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/woman-threatened-tried-stop-tool-15916370

M25 hard shoulder short-cut makes journey 'darn sight more costly' for driver

It's a £100 fine for driving on the hard shoulder

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/m25-hard-shoulder-short-cut-15916434

Anger as 'millennium tree' ripped out as part of Horley High Street revamp

The council says it "regrets" that a long-established fig tree could also not be saved in Horley High Street

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/anger-millennium-tree-ripped-out-15906762

Sunday 3 March 2019

Child poverty in Surrey Heath an 'extremely serious and worrying issue', councillor warns

Figures show that more than 2,000 children in Surrey Heath experience child poverty

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/child-poverty-surrey-heath-extremely-15907820

UK Wife Carrying Race winners get engaged at finishing line of famous Dorking event

The 12th annual event took place in the Surrey rain at The Nower

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/wife-carrying-winners-engaged-dorking-15915151

Some Surrey fire stations could be closing at night under new proposals, firefighters claim

There are claims proposals are in the works which could see three fire stations closed at night

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/surrey-fire-stations-could-closing-15891279

Saturday 2 March 2019

Channel 4 sitcom Home about family taking in Syrian refugee is set in Surrey

The six-part series follows a fictional family in Dorking caring for an asylum seeker they find in their boot

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/channel-4-sitcom-home-family-15890766

Man charged after elderly woman breaks arm during handbag robbery in Chertsey

A second man has been released under investigation

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/man-charged-robbery-elderly-woman-15912531

Overturned lorry closes M3 and M25 slip road for more than five hours

Debris and diesel were both spilt across the road

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/overturned-lorry-closes-m3-m25-15912119

Friday 1 March 2019

This Esher garden centre is selling swimming costumes made of old fishing nets

Would you do your bit for the environment by wearing these?

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/esher-garden-centre-selling-swimming-15885890

Travellers set up unauthorised encampment in Fordbridge Park in Ashford

A number of caravans, vans and cars were spotted in the park

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/travellers-set-up-unauthorised-encampment-15909937

Man dies in hospital following four-vehicle crash on A31 in Farnham

A woman remains in hospital in a stable condition, police said

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/man-dies-hospital-following-four-15909247

Calls for monitoring on 'dangerous' Lingfield road after cyclist death

A petition signed by 157 people about Lingfield Common Road was handed in last September

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/calls-monitoring-dangerous-lingfield-road-15907541

'Killing footfall' but ultimately 'great for Woking': Businesses react to current Victoria Square works

High Street is not open to through traffic due to works linked to Victoria Square

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/woking-victoria-square-business-works-15898844

Dark smoke fills sky over University of Surrey following chemistry lab fire

Firefighters battled the blaze for around two hours

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/dark-smoke-fills-sky-over-15904891

Free to pee at London Waterloo as Network Rail scraps public toilet charge

“If you need to spend a penny at Waterloo station, you won’t need to spend your pennies”

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/free-pee-london-waterloo-network-15906354

Old Woking vandalism spree 'due to half term', police say

"It is not making our area feel like a nice place to live. It is dangerous, there’s glass everywhere"

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/old-woking-vandalism-spree-due-15899235

Lorries parked in laybys along A322 in Bagshot to be monitored for pollution levels

It comes after a resident reported one lorry engine was left running for 13 hours

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/lorries-parked-laybys-along-a322-15904616

Council applies for cash to fund safety measures outside Camberley school

Mum's petition gained more than 1,600 signatures calling for action

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/council-applies-cash-fund-safety-15904632

Secondary school places 2019: What to do if you don’t get your first choice

All you need to know if your child has not been offered a place at their preferred school

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/secondary-school-places-2019-what-15905160

Police rescue two dogs found running 'towards traffic' in dark on unlit Slyfield road

Two huskies were found running along a road which has a 50mph speed limit

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/police-rescue-two-dogs-found-15887876

Timeline of all 23 earthquakes to hit Dorking area in past 11 months

The spate of tremors has now been labelled the "Surrey swarm"         

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/timeline-23-earthquakes-hit-dorking-15900042