Saturday 31 August 2019

New multi-million Fordbridge fire station 'closed due to lack of firefighters' a week after opening

The station has replaced the Staines and Sunbury fire stations

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/new-multi-million-fordbridge-fire-16845056

Affinity Water customers near Woking left without water due to 'temporary power loss' at site

Four postcodes were left with little or no water supply

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/why-no-water-woking-affinity-16844295

Cineworld in Westgate Aldershot refuses to comment on criticism of pricing

The expensive pricing has been cited as one of the main reasons behind the decline of the Westgate complex

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/cineworld-westgate-aldershot-refuses-comment-16842258

Epsom Downs Racecourse's 16th annual Terrier Derby thrills families for a good cause

The Omni Terrier Derby took place over the August bank holiday weekend

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/epsom-downs-racecourses-16th-annual-16829851

Fourth Chessington murder arrest after hit-and-run that dragged man's body along road

It is the fifth arrest in relation to the investigation

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/fourth-chessington-murder-arrest-after-16843703

Friday 30 August 2019

Motorcyclist dies in Hooley A23 Brighton Road crash with lorry that closed road

His next of kin have been informed

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/a23-crash-hooley-death-motorcyclist-16842896

Chertsey robber John Turner given decade in jail for 'monstrous act of violence' against pensioner

John Turner's victim said he had robbed her of both her confidence and her quality of life

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/chertsey-robber-john-turner-given-16841038

Single punch at Guildford Casino nightclub broke man's jaw in two places, court hears

Patrick Beirne was described by a judge as "an angry young man" still coming to terms with the death of his father when he punched a stranger in the face at Guildford's Casino nightclub

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/single-punch-guildford-casino-nightclub-16840123

Second teenager arrested after Reigate Morrisons racially aggravated incident

He has also been arrested in relation to a separate hate crime investigation

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/second-teenager-arrested-after-reigate-16839528

Burglars who stole items worth £1million across Surrey ordered to pay £34,000 in compensation

Jordan Newell, 23, and Danny Brazil, 21, were jailed for a string of crimes across Waverley

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/burglars-who-stole-items-worth-16839856

Cobham public toilet rape arrest as man, 20, taken into custody

The man, from Uxbridge, remains in police custody

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/cobham-public-toilet-rape-arrest-16839335

Godstone teen admits Earlswood car park attempted murder after stabbing man he knew

His victim arrived at East Surrey Hospital with chest and leg stab wounds

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/dansie-earlswood-attempted-murder-stabbing-16837952

Thursday 29 August 2019

£1m statue on the A3 is being billed as Guildford's 'Angel of the North'

The bronze cast of George Frederic Watts' Physical Energy weighs 3.5 tonnes and is nine metres high

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/a3-statue-guildford-george-watts-16835460

'Too early to speculate' cause of crashes at problem A3 Starbucks turn-off

Firefighters have said the bend is "far too tight"

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/a3-starbucks-crash-highways-england-16831463

Led By Donkeys trolls Michael Gove in own constituency about his proroguing Parliament views

An ad van is driving around Surrey Heath with an 'HYPOCRISY WARNING'

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/led-donkeys-trolls-michael-gove-16834505

Meet Reigate campaigner Mark Johnston - the man behind anti-prorogation petition signed by 1.4m people

The 52-year-old pro-EU campaigner and policy specialist from Reigate says he hopes to stop Brexit following PM's decision to suspend Parliament

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/mark-johnston-prorogation-petition-reigate-16834450

Attempted murder arrests after Feltham brawl leaves man in hospital with serious injuries

The man, in his 20s, was air lifted to a central London hospital

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/attempted-murder-arrests-after-feltham-16833511

Four-day South Western Railway strike to go ahead after RMT confirms action

Misery for thousands of train passengers as four days of rail replacement bus services start Friday

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/south-western-railway-strike-rmt-16833245

CCTV image released of man who may be able to help Epsom sexual assault investigation

Police are keen to speak to this individual

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/cctv-image-released-man-who-16828178

Motorcyclist, in his 40s, dies in three-vehicle crash on M25 at Chertsey

The road was closed for around five hours while emergency services dealt with the incident

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/motorcyclist-dies-m25-crash-chertsey-16832274

'Bring cakes next time': Police responding to Gatwick Airport 'huge drugs bust' discover bakery ingredients

A suitcase containing 25 bags of powder was discovered by officers

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/gatwick-drugs-vegan-bakery-ingredients-16831368

Footage shows arrest of paedophile Diiriye Ali-Jamac at Heathrow minutes before flight took off

He was stopped before he could flee to Ethiopia after being told he was wanted in connection with an alleged sexual assault of a 14-year-old girl

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/diiriye-ali-jamac-paedophile-heathrow-16832026

Wednesday 28 August 2019

Tandridge council puts up six foot fence to protect Hurst Green 72-year-old from 'spoilt brats'

'Parents need to realise it has cost the council all this money to make me safe from their little spoilt brats'

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/tandridge-council-puts-up-six-16827707

Motorcyclist in his 40s seriously injured in M25 crash as road shut for 'several hours'

Police are carrying out accident investigation work at the scene of the crash

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/motorcyclist-40s-seriously-injured-m25-16831041

Driver 'cannot have looked properly' before fatal collision with motorcyclist, court hears

James Griffin, 51, pleaded guilty to causing death by careless driving, but denies causing death by dangerous driving

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/driver-cannot-looked-properly-before-16830499

England Rugby's George Kruis on life in Surrey and his business venture selling cannabis oil

"There is lots of movement in medical cannabis. I find it interesting, and it's something I want to get stuck in to."

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/england-rugbys-george-kruis-life-16800783

'We want to change how cancer is perceived': Husband shaves head after wife’s cancer diagnosis

Abby Solomon was diagnosed with cancer in October. She is currently in remission and her husband and friends shaved their heads to support her.

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/we-want-change-how-cancer-16801554

Brexit Party makes bid to oust Remainer East Surrey MP Sam Gyimah

General election candidate, former Channel 4 editor from Clapham Yasmin Fitzpatrick, says she has developed strong links with East Surrey residents

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/brexit-party-makes-bid-oust-16827232

Teen, 16, released without charge after alleged racially or religiously aggravated assault in Reigate Morrisons

The investigation remains ongoing, say police

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/morrisons-reigate-alleged-assault-teenager-16803099

Five things to expect from Josh Widdicombe’s upcoming UK tour – spoiler free

Your guide of what to expect from The Last Leg comedian based on his Stoneleigh warm up show

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/whats-on/comedy-news/josh-widdicombe-uk-tour-2019-16824021

Five things to expect from Josh Widdicombe’s upcoming UK tour – spoiler free

Your guide of what to expect from The Last Leg comedian based on his Stoneleigh warm up show

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/whats-on/comedy-news/five-things-expect-josh-widdicombes-16824021

Teenage girl raped in public toilets opposite car park in Cobham

Police conducted forensic investigations at the scene upon receiving reports of the incident

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/teenage-girl-raped-public-toilets-16824727

Farnham man, 63, fined after admitting sex in town's public toilets

Nigel Tustin was caught engaging in full sexual intercourse

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/farnham-man-63-fined-after-16824451

Tuesday 27 August 2019

Plans unveiled for new secondary school on Walton green belt

"We are trying to make sure that we'll serve the community as well as the school's students."

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/plans-unveiled-new-secondary-school-16824834

How do you solve a problem like illegal traveller encampments?

SPECIAL REPORT: A year since then Surrey Police chief constable Nick Ephgrave's stark warning the county would remain "vulnerable" unless transit sites were built, still nothing has happened.

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/illegal-encampments-travellers-transit-sites-16789281

Addict admits coercing own mother into helping fund his drug habit

Christopher Schot had already admitted a string of charges

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/addict-admits-coercing-mother-helping-16823372

Man had 'out of body experience' after slicing hand with chop saw

Anthony Lelliott, 46, had a 17-hour operation to miraculously save his severed hand

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/man-out-body-experience-after-16820719

Two men arrested on suspicion of burglary following pursuit that ended with overturned car

A police helicopter and dog unit were called to the scene

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/two-men-arrested-suspicion-burglary-16821867

Decision to deny Guildford pub bombing victim's family legal aid for resumed inquest branded 'travesty'

Lawyers for the family of 19-year-old Ann Hamilton said the decision meant the victims were being "effectively excluded" from the resumed inquest

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/decision-deny-guildford-pub-bombing-16820185

Monday 26 August 2019

'It showed brutality': Residents' fury as trees cut down outside housing development in West Byfleet

More than 20 oak trees were cut down as part of a 125-home development

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/it-showed-brutality-residents-fury-16818736

Three fires in three days at Horsell Common

All the fires took place in a "sensitive area" of the common for wildlife

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/three-fires-three-days-horsell-16817562

Flammable gas used to blow up cash machine during burglary at shop in Farnham

The gang of six men stole a quantity of cash and made off in a dark coloured saloon car

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/flammable-gas-used-blow-up-16816388

Sunday 25 August 2019

5 reasons Woking is a great place to live and why residents should be proud

Woking is a fast-moving, diverse town with plenty to celebrate

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/5-reasons-woking-great-place-16797857

If Surrey's towns and villages had slogans this is what they would be

We've come up with quips we would like to see added to the 'welcome' signs in these areas

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/surrey-town-slogans-guildford-woking-14140499

Male motorcyclist in 'potentially life changing condition' following crash in Cranleigh

Police officers are working together to establish the cause of the crash

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/male-motorcyclist-potentially-life-changing-16814281

Child covered in ‘shards of glass’ after teens threw rocks at vehicles from bridge over M3

The group of teenage boys fled the scene upon the arrival of police officers

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/m3-m25-traffic-sunbury-police-16813182

Car ploughs through A3 Starbucks turn off closing drive thru

The A3 Starbucks turn-off strikes again

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/car-ploughs-through-a3-starbucks-16810651

Saturday 24 August 2019

'We too feel the pain': Surrey and Hampshire officers pause to remember PC killed on duty

Officers held a minute’s silence to honour PC Andrew Harper who died investigating a burglary in Berkshire

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/we-feel-pain-surrey-hampshire-16809858

'Extremely vulnerable' Redhill man has been missing for 10 days

Friends and family are concerned for the welfare of 55 year old Adrian Haynes

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/extremely-vulnerable-redhill-man-been-16811282

Youths 'kicked several panes of glass' at Farncombe railway station as antisocial behaviour continues

Four youths were reportedly trespassing at the station

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/youths-kicked-several-panes-glass-16803198

Female 'pronounced dead at scene' after being hit by train at Brookwood

The incident is currently being treated as non-suspicious

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/female-pronounced-dead-scene-after-16809951

Friday 23 August 2019

‘Addlestone remains a great place to live’ despite park stabbing, police say

Two teenage boys have been released on police bail in connection to the incident

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/addlestone-remains-great-place-live-16800925

Police offer 'muppet' driver medal after escaping officer by 'jumping garden fences' in Staines

Police say they want to give the driver "a special 100m hurdling medal"

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/police-offer-muppet-driver-medal-16808554

Party leader calls for more action to tackle rise in violent crime

Figures show the number of violent crimes in Surrey rose by 25% in one year

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/party-leader-calls-more-action-16805995

'Something needs to change': Paralympian Sophie Christiansen CBE left in tears after Godalming train incident

South Western Railway has apologised to the eight-time Paralympic equestrian gold medallist

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/something-needs-change-paralympian-sophie-16806733

Man who indecently assaulted children in Chertsey and Camberley jailed for nine years

Kevin Friend was sentenced at Guildford Crown Court

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/man-who-indecently-assaulted-children-16808569

Barnett Hill Hotel near Guildford given 0 food hygiene rating after mouse droppings found

Beef salami that had been out of date for more than a month was also found in the hotel kitchen's fridge

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/barnett-hill-hotel-near-guildford-16803870

M23 drink-driver three times over limit caught on camera dangerously stuck to hard shoulder

He has been disqualified from driving for 30 months

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/m23-drink-driver-three-times-16807598

Dad petitions Parliament to move voting day from a Thursday

The petition has just over 900 signatures so far - 10,000 would generate a response from Parliament and 100,000 would lead to a debate in the House of Commons.

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/dad-petitions-parliament-move-voting-16803390

Newport man charged with sexual assaults in Elmbridge and Woking after string of incidents

Marko Beilik is alleged to have grabbed two women and been seen masturbating in his car

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/newport-man-charged-sexual-assaults-16805544

Tadworth family get shock of their lives after metre-long python slithers from baby daughter's room

The snake, named Gozer, had escaped from his vivarium at the family's next door neighbour's house

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/tadworth-family-shock-lives-after-16805149

Woking vs Guildford? Who comes out on town

Woking vs Guildford? Who comes out on town

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/woking-vs-guildford-who-comes-16805187

Epsom Future40: upgrading play equipment, redeveloping market area and filling empty shops among plans

In a challenging time for affordable housing and the environment, Epsom councillors say they are listening to residents to guide the borough's future

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/epsom-future40-upgrading-play-equipment-16720682

Surrey's fire brigade will be 25% below its minimum staffing levels this bank holiday weekend

Just three of the county's 16 fire stations have a full complement of firefighters rostered for the bank holiday weekend

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/surreys-fire-brigade-25-below-16803162

Patients launch petition to save Burpham New Inn Surgery as councillor floats compulsory purchase option

More than 2,500 patients face having to find a new GP from Guildford's already heavily subscribed practices

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/petition-burpham-new-inn-surgery-16794765

Thursday 22 August 2019

Man attacked while on train in Godalming, amid ongoing antisocial behaviour at the station

One councillor fears the nature and severity of anti-social behaviour has increased in the area

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/man-attacked-train-godalming-amid-16800923

Son buys mum £250 birthday watch but left 'fuming' as Amazon send shower gel instead

Jamie Mitchell wanted to treat his mum for her landmark birthday

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/son-samsung-watch-amazon-nivea-16802165

Warning after runaway trailer filmed on M25 crashing from side to side as motorists follow

The incident caused five miles of tailbacks as motorists waited for the trailer to eventually stop

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/warning-after-runaway-trailer-filmed-16797806

Unceremonious closure of Staines and Sunbury fire stations leaves 'sour taste' for firefighters, union claims

"You would think they would get the chief down, have a parade and a bit of a community event just to say goodbye"

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/unceremonious-closure-staines-sunbury-fire-16794661

'Addlestone not lawless' assures Surrey Police inspector after teenager stabbed in fight between groups

Runnymede Borough Commander Nick Pinkerton has spoken to SurreyLive following the stabbing of a teenager

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/addlestone-stabbing-police-inspector-lawless-16793463

Wednesday 21 August 2019

Five reasons Surrey's Youth Offending Service is inadequate, according to damning inspection report

Inspectors raised serious concerns about the service tasked with turning young offenders away from crime at a time when worries about youth offending are on the rise

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/surreys-youth-offending-service-inadequate-16792867

Teens arrested after Addlestone 'stabbing' that left boy needing stitches

The incident is reported to have taken place during a fight between two groups of teenagers in the Kingsthorpe Park area

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/teens-arrested-after-addlestone-stabbing-16794891

Man dies after crash on A323 Aldershot Road in Guildford

A man in his 80s was pronounced dead at the scene

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/man-dies-after-crash-a323-16794694

Police searching River Thames paths and parks for missing Staines woman

Police are concerned for the welfare of Pamela Pearce, 77

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/police-searching-river-thames-paths-16794612

Addlestone residents living in fear of 'roving gangs of kids'

A teenage boy was stabbed in Kingthorpe Gardens and residents say there are ongoing issues with youths

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/addlestone-residents-living-fear-roving-16793406

'Breakdown of trust' in Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust unearthed in report

An internal review revealed there was a "them and us" culture between council governors and the board of directors

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/breakdown-trust-surrey-borders-partnership-16789393

Porsche veers off road and crashes through wall into petrol pump at Shell in Ashford

Bricks have been left strewn across part of the forecourt in Fordbridge Road

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/ashford-shell-petrol-garage-crash-16790320

Surrey braced for 'record-breaking' Bank Holiday weather with 33°C possible

The Met Office predicts it will be a hot one

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/surrey-braced-record-breaking-bank-16791633

Missed bin collections in Tandridge won't happen again, says Biffa, as lorries are repaired

Homes in Godstone, Hurst Green, Limpsfield and Oxted were missed

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/missed-bin-collections-tandridge-wont-16779164

Clandon Golf Club fence vandalised yet again after club spends £1,500 on repairs

The fence was cut open just weeks after the club had repaired the damage done by vandals earlier in the year

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/clandon-golf-club-fence-vandalised-16787072

Stormzy and Ed Sheeran 'pictured at Box Hill School' amid music video rumours

The duo have recently collaborated on the song 'Take Me Back To London'

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/stormzy-ed-sheeran-london-video-16788786

Tuesday 20 August 2019

Surrey councils asked to 'look out' for no-deal Brexit opportunities in 'frustrating' government briefing

The government claims "significant steps" have been made in planning for no-deal, but Waverley's deputy leader says he's still "unimpressed"

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/surrey-councils-asked-look-out-16769481

Dog found dumped in street in Chipstead with fur missing

The female dog is thought to be a poodle aged about three or four years old

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/dog-chipstead-dumped-street-fur-16785972

Addlestone stabbing: Teenager attacked during 'fight between large group'

A councillor for the area says the town's streets are "becoming lawless"

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/addlestone-stabbing-teenager-attacked-during-16788714

Outwood dog attack sees cat 'shaken by its stomach' and owner bitten

The tabby cat was grabbed in a dog's jaws after it was chased into the garden in Millers Lane

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/outwood-dog-attack-sees-cat-16782576

Man avoids jail despite threatening girlfriend with knife on Christmas Day

Burton Assell later shared explicit photographs of the woman on social media and stalked her for months

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/man-avoids-jail-despite-threatening-16785018

Surrey Police Community Support Officer denies racially abusing man in Reigate

The PCSO has been placed on restricted duties at Reigate police station

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/surrey-police-community-support-officer-16786477

Man who burgled own disabled family member in Ashtead jailed for 14 months

Michael Carey stole the victim's wedding and engagement rings

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/man-who-burgled-disabled-family-16785412

How Surrey County Council's cuts to free bus pass has affected those with learning disabilities

Healthwatch Surrey published the report to offer insight into groups of 'overlooked people'

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/how-surrey-county-councils-cuts-16778601

Suspects 'still outstanding' as police continue Ashford manhunt following burglary attempt

Police say there was an attempted burglary by two men, and one of them was "allegedly in possession of a knife"

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/suspects-still-outstanding-police-continue-16783946

Paedophile arrested on flight to Ethiopia jailed for having sex with 14-year-old girl

Diiriye Ali-Jamac bought a ticket to Ethiopia the same day he discovered police were looking for him in connection with the incident

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/paedophile-arrested-flight-ethiopia-jailed-16782898

Monday 19 August 2019

Over 1,000 sign petition calling for inquiry into Surrey Heath Borough Council CEO's pay increase

Chief executive Karen Whelan has asked for an independent investigation into her own remuneration after a backlash

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/over-1000-sign-petition-calling-16764915

RMT announces fresh four-day strike on South Western Railway network

"The company continues to refuse to give assurances on the future operational role of the guard fuelling fears among our members of a stitch up"

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/rmt-announces-fresh-four-day-16781036

Man dies from suspected bad batch of heroin in Woking as police investigation continues

Two men from Woking were hospitalised with similar symptoms and one has now died, Surrey Police has said

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/man-dies-suspected-bad-batch-16780887

Kingston train station closed after 'bag left unclaimed for an hour', nearby worker says

An employee at the station's Pret A Manger has spoken about the "suspicious item" closure

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/kingston-station-closed-suspicious-item-16780857

Primary school 'devastated' after its only minibus is vandalised and stripped of parts

The Grove Primary School, in Frimley, said it may have to cancel events lined up for pupils

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/primary-school-devastated-after-only-16779173

Cyclist, 17, punched in face and robbed by four teenagers near Woodham Lock

The gang stole the teenager's bank card and immediately ordered a Domino's pizza, police said

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/cyclist-17-punched-face-robbed-16778171

Nearly half of pregnant women in Surrey overweight or obese, potentially putting baby at risk

At Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, 48.8% of women who attended their first antenatal appointment in 2018/19 were overweight or obese according to NHS data

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/nearly-half-pregnant-women-surrey-16778001

BMW driver flees after electricity pole smash that cut power to hundreds of Redhill homes

The crash wiped out power to more than 300 homes in Redhill

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/bmw-driver-flees-after-electricity-16763522

Sunday 18 August 2019

Fears that plan to build flats behind shops in Woking could add to parking problems

Five buildings are set to be demolished behind shops in Maybury Road to make way for the homes

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/fears-plan-build-flats-behind-16764900

Masterplan needed to save Guildford town centre warning, amid 600 shops closing in Surrey

A councillor fears it may not be able to be saved in the long term

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/masterplan-needed-save-guildford-town-16766094

Overnight roadworks planned on M25, M23 and A3 in Surrey this week

Diversions will be in place if you're travelling late at night or early in the morning

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/overnight-roadworks-planned-m25-m23-16774760

Cyclist topples over into River Wey near Farncombe Boat House and is saved by bypasser

The woman, in her 60s, was said to be "shocked but well" after being pulled from the river by a passing member of the public

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/cyclist-topples-over-river-wey-16775728

Penrose's building 'ruined' as smoke rises from printing company that suffered two fires in month

This was the third time in three weeks that firefighters attended the premises in London Road

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/penroses-building-ruined-smoke-rises-16775204

Kwasi Kwarteng dismisses 'scaremongering' over government's leaked Operation Yellowhammer Brexit no-deal report

The energy minister and Spelthorne MP was appearing on Sky News' Sophy Ridge on Sunday

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/kwasi-kwarteng-operation-yellowhammer-brexit-16774811

Surrey-based urology consultant paves the way for more accurate prostate cancer diagnoses

Dr Simon Bott's new technology ensures biopsies are taken accurately and with as little discomfort to the patient as possible

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/urology-consultant-prostate-cancer-biopsy-16767751

Irate dad claims daughter left wearing no underwear at Abraham Cowley Unit

He alleges she has been sitting in her hospital bed wearing no knickers when staff failed to change her clothes as they went missing

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/dad-slams-abraham-cowley-unit-16772806

Councillors reject controversial Tannery Lane development only to approve it seconds later after lawyer intervenes

The former Clockbarn Nursery site had been allocated for 60 houses, and almost 150 residents objected to the planned 75-home development

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/councillors-reject-controversial-tannery-lane-16765229

Girl, 6, writes to Guildford Borough Council asking to keep elephant and sloth at home

Holly Chua did not expect to receive a response, but was delighted when a letter came through the door

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/girl-6-writes-guildford-borough-16760225

Saturday 17 August 2019

'A special little survivor': Kitten survives near-fatal dog bite to find new home in Ashford

Zoey was just 12 weeks old when she was brought to the RSPCA with a broken jaw and cheekbone

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/a-special-little-survivor-kitten-16772671

5 reasons Guildford is a great place to live

Here's why we think Surrey's county town is an excellent place to live

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/5-reasons-guildford-great-place-16690341

Surrey Police is using horses to help tackle rural crime

One suspect caught was charged and pleaded guilty to committing offences against animals

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/surrey-police-using-horses-help-16757547

Walton pair arrested over reports of flashing and sexual assault in Woking and Elmbridge

Police are appealing for possible further victims to come forward

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/walton-pair-arrested-over-reports-16772116

Paedophile couple jailed for total of 24 years for 'appalling abuse' of boy in Ash

Evidence of the abuse was found on the phone of convicted paedophile James Hedges

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/paedophile-couple-jailed-total-24-16772023

150-year-old stained glass windows smashed as Weybridge church suffers weeks of vandalism

St Mary's Oatlands is raising money to repair the windows and install CCTV after weeks where vandals plagued the church

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/150-year-old-stained-glass-16770946

Godalming Town Council ditches £10,000 robes in bid to save money

"Why would we spend £10,000 on robes when we have foodbanks?" said new council leader Paul Follows

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/godalming-town-council-ditches-10000-16771117

Parked police cars' tyres slashed in act of cruel vandalism in Woking

A video and photos emerged showing the row of emergency vehicles with their tyres deflated

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/parked-police-cars-tyres-slashed-16770873

Armed police arrest man, 48, with 'non-operational crossbow' in Aldershot

It was suspected he was carrying a firearm

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/armed-police-arrest-man-48-16768382

South East Coast Ambulance Service leaves special measures after inspection finds 'substantial improvement'

The service has been in special measures since a damning 2016 inspection found safety concerns and a "culture of bullying"

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/south-east-coast-ambulance-service-16770793

Boots Heathrow Airport worker pocketed £16k from till in front of customers

Russell Libranda was caught red-handed when CCTV footage showed him stuffing notes into his pocket

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/boots-heathrow-airport-worker-pocketed-16770774

WSTRN star Louis Rei 'over the moon' after lost £2.5k cash handed into Staines police

The R&B star recorded a short video to show his thanks

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/wstrn-star-louis-rei-over-16766331

Friday 16 August 2019

I took on epic burger in Farnham pub's eating challenge and lost - just

The Man v Mulberry Challenge at The Mulberry in Farnham is far more daunting than it looks

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/man-mulberry-pub-eating-challenge-16767832

Man had head wound 'glued back together' after assault outside Mishiko nightclub

CCTV showed a number of people filming the assault

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/mishiko-fight-man-head-glued-16769842

'Far-right' Stanwell man admits attempted murder after 'terrorist' stabbing at Tesco car park

Vincent Fuller had been heard shouting "kill a Muslim" and "white supremacy" before he stabbed a driver with a knife through an open window

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/stanwell-tesco-surrey-terror-stabbing-16767352

'Immature' Farnborough teenager jailed over 'gang-related' attack in Ash One Stop

Callum Matherson is the second teenager to be jailed for the attack in which another youth tried to stab a man in the head and neck with a screwdriver

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/immature-farnborough-teenager-jailed-over-16768100

'Dangerous batch' of heroin may have caused man to suffer cardiac arrest in Woking

Two males from Woking have been hospitalised with similar symptoms

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/dangerous-batch-heroin-caused-man-16767876

Gambling-addict chef avoids jail after attacking man in Epsom pub toilets over 'slag' comment

Nathan Bragg had been celebrating his birthday when he was beaten up by Michael Williams in the toilets of the Assembly Rooms pub

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/gambling-addict-chef-avoids-jail-16768476

‘I lost everything’: Taggs Island resident watched helplessly as fire sunk his houseboat

Grant Braban was full of praise for the island community that has rallied to support him

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/i-lost-everything-taggs-island-16766676

Former Redhill teacher jailed after second conviction over child abuse pictures

Peter Berenyi was described as a "loner" with an addiction to looking at images of child abuse

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/former-redhill-teacher-jailed-after-16767689

Figures show that 14 Surrey fire stations did not have enough firefighters last night

Only those in Camberley, Dorking and Farnham had a full complement of firefighters

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/figures-show-14-surrey-fire-16765636

Man resuscitated at roadside after suffering suspected cardiac arrest in Woking

A police cordon was placed around the scene after the man "believed to be in his 40s" was found unconscious

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/man-resuscitated-roadside-after-suffering-16765710

Third man arrested on suspicion of murder after Chessington hit-and-run death

A 17-year-old girl was also arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/third-man-arrested-suspicion-murder-16764327

'Didn't get A level grades you needed? Don't panic. I didn't and it worked out'

Students stressing over what they will do next, or not knowing what they want to do in life, needn't worry

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/a-level-missed-grades-advice-16764674

Thursday 15 August 2019

Concern for 'extremely vulnerable' 72-year-old last seen in Fetcham area

His family and police officers have described his behaviour as “out of character”

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/concern-extremely-vulnerable-72-year-16764283

The Surrey restaurants, cafés and shops to receive a 0 food hygiene rating in 2019

Nine public premises in the county received the lowest possible rating in the first six months of 2019

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/guildford-woking-restaurants-hygiene-scores-16756004

Four Lloyds Bank branches in Surrey due to close within months

The Horley, Yateley, Cranleigh and Knaphill branches have been announced for closure

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/four-lloyds-bank-branches-surrey-16758848

Woman sexually assaulted at Horley Sainsbury's by 5ft 3in man of 'fat build'

Officers have released a description of the suspect

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/woman-sexually-assaulted-horley-sainsburys-16762394

In pictures: Students in Surrey and Hampshire celebrate A level results

The very best pictures from schools and colleges in Surrey and Hampshire

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/pictures-students-surrey-hampshire-celebrate-16760783

Hunt for burglar who stole jewellery with 'huge sentimental value' from Chertsey home

Police say the victim is "heartbroken" at not being able to leave any heirlooms for her family

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/hunt-burglar-who-stole-jewellery-16755777

Godalming College student recovers from brain tumour to get straight As in his A levels

Sam Tellyn, from Liphook, contracted appendicitis shortly after surgery to remove the benign tumour

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/a-levels-godalming-sam-tellyn-16760367

Woman 'incensed' after slipping on pigeon poo and falling at messy Leatherhead crossing

"I could've slipped into oncoming traffic"

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/woman-incensed-after-slipping-pigeon-16744835

Multiple crews tackle large fire at industrial building in Staines

The fire broke out in the ground floor and roof of an industrial building in London Road

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/fire-a30-london-road-staines-16757893

Woman brought to safety from 'wrong side' of M25 bridge near Chertsey

The woman came down from the bridge of her own accord, police said

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/m25-traffic-chertsey-woman-bridge-16753839

Wednesday 14 August 2019

Nurse traumatised after rocks thrown at car twice while driving on M3

Mary Jane Casuga is now too scared to drive on the M3

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/nurse-traumatised-after-rocks-thrown-16755180

Concerns over consultation for £6m homeless hostel in Ashford

Plans for shelter will help single homeless people in Spelthorne

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/concerns-over-consultation-6m-homeless-16753777

Teen, 19, attacked and robbed of phone, cash and 'smile' bag in Walton

The victim has released a detailed description of the man who attacked him

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/teen-19-attacked-robbed-phone-16755773

Masked robbers who stormed Worcester Park pub armed with knife and gun jailed

Eight people have been jailed for a total of more than 100 years for their part in the raid at the pub

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/masked-robbers-who-stormed-worcester-16752751

Driver flees after smashing van into parked car in Chobham leaving seriously injured passenger

A passenger in the van was taken to hospital with serious injuries after being cut free following the early hours crash

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/driver-flees-after-smashing-van-16752289

Backlog of sex offence cases against children reaches 'significant' levels

Surrey's chief constable Gavin Stephens said staff found the work 'stressful and traumatic'

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/backlog-sex-offence-cases-against-16752053

Cash seized from criminal gangs to pay for officers and County Lines operations

Surrey Police has raked in more than £660,000 in the last three years

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/cash-seized-criminal-gangs-pay-16752730

Analysis shows how much journey from Surrey stations could go up as rail fares rise

An annual season ticket from Guildford to London St Pancras could rise by £107 in 2020

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/analysis-shows-how-much-journey-16753172

'A monstrosity': Woking residents form action group to stop proposed development of Woking FC

South Woking Action Group formed approximately two weeks ago and has more than 100 members

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/a-monstrosity-woking-residents-form-16752573

Driver arrested on suspicion of GBH with intent after Epsom Nonsuch Park crash

The incident saw part of the park cordoned off for several hours

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/nonsuch-park-epsom-crash-police-16752129

Man given immediate resuscitation after being found unconscious in the River Wey following medical episode

A police officer at the scene said that a man had suffered a suspected heart attack

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/man-unconscious-guildford-river-wey-16751800

Josh Widdicombe and Romesh Ranganathan to perform gigs at The Station pub in Epsom

Josh Widdicombe, Harry Hill and Romesh Ranganathan will be testing out jokes ahead of their tours

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/romesh-ranganathan-josh-widdicombe-tour-16749808

Person 'pronounced dead at scene' after being hit by train at Clapham Junction

The incident suspended services on the Southern Railway and South Western Railway network

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/person-pronounced-dead-scene-after-16751699

Tuesday 13 August 2019

Figures reveal longest waits for patients to be admitted to Surrey hospitals

A Freedom of Information (FOI) request has revealed how long it has taken patients to be handed over from the ambulance crew to hospital staff

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/surrey-hospitals-ae-waiting-times-16740806

Legal and General House in Kingswood may finally be redeveloped as retirement village plans submitted

The developer has said it'll pump "significant investment" into the complex

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/legal-general-house-kingswood-finally-16748333

Man dies after casualty spotted on tracks near Wimbledon Station

Police and ambulance crews are at the scene with passengers advised that tickets can be used on alternative routes

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/wimbledon-station-man-dead-police-16749358

Residents shocked and saddened after couple found dead with gunshot wounds near Farnham

Floral tributes have been left in Rosemary Lane, Rowledge after the tragedy

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/residents-shocked-saddened-after-couple-16748554

Man dies after casualty spotted on tracks near Wimbledon Station

Police and ambulance crews are at the scene with passengers advised that tickets can be used on alternative routes

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/man-dies-after-being-hit-16749358

Man who secretly recorded boys as young as 12 getting changed denies being paedophile

Daniel Dar-Nell, of Prince Regent Road, Hounslow, recorded videos of eight boys over a period of several years

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/man-who-secretly-recorded-boys-16747380

Universal Credit so confusing that Citizens Advice Epsom saw 400% increase in requests for help

Lisa Davis, CEO of Citizens Advice Epsom and Ewell, said Universal Credit is the most common issue the charity supports people with

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/universal-credit-confusing-citizens-advice-16537644

Ex-St Peter's Hospital worker given suspended jail term for taking photos up female worker's skirt

Ian Newby also took pictures up a woman's skirt near the London Eye

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/ex-st-peters-hospital-worker-16746155

Suspects on the run following Stoneleigh attempted burglary

There were reports of a police dog and multiple cars on a late night pursuit

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/suspects-run-following-stoneleigh-attempted-16714885

Video emerges proving protesters were thrown out by security at Pride in Surrey event

Founder of Pride in Surrey, Stephen Ireland, initially said the group "did not enter the venue"

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/video-emerges-proving-protesters-were-16744628

Monday 12 August 2019

HMP Send 'well-managed' but facing rise in drugs and self-harm, independent report finds

Self-harm at the women's prison has increased by two-thirds, but the Independent Monitoring Board found prisoners were getting the support they needed

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/hmp-send-well-managed-facing-16743360

Camberley fire station forced to postpone open day due to 'lack of staff'

Firefighters claim staff levels were too low to guarantee the safety of visitors while maintaining adequate cover on their ground

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/camberley-fire-station-forced-postpone-16744047

Windscreens smashed and child 'showered with glass' after rocks thrown at vehicles on M3

Surrey Police were called to multiple incidents of rocks being thrown at vehicles on the M3 over the weekend

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/windscreens-smashed-child-showered-glass-16744042

Army bomb disposal unit carried out controlled explosion of grenade at building site in Deepcut

The grenade was discovered by construction workers at the site

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/army-bomb-disposal-unit-carried-16742287

New York-bound Norwegian Air plane damaged after being 'gently pushed' into fence at Gatwick Airport

The flight was delayed for more than four hours as passengers had to be transferred onto a replacement aircraft

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/norwegian-air-damaged-gatwick-jfk-16741996

Boy, 14, killed in Feltham motor scooter crash was not wearing helmet, police confirm

He was pronounced dead at the scene

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/boy-killed-feltham-scooter-crash-16741812

Ponies and quad bike spotted as another unauthorised traveller encampment sets up in Guildford

The council says it is working with police to resolve the issue

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/ponies-quad-bike-spotted-another-16740009

11 miles of A3 to be closed for nine nights to repaint road markings

Diversions will be in place for both the northbound and southbound carriageways in September

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/11-miles-a3-closed-nine-16740789

24-year-old arrested in Godstone in connection with gun shots heard in Brighton

Four people have been arrested in connection with the incident

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/24-year-old-arrested-godstone-16740798

Woman, 49, dies after being hit by train near Ashtead station

She was pronounced dead at the scene. Police say the incident is not being treated as suspicious

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/woman-dies-hit-train-ashtead-16739746

Met Office weather warning issued for thunderstorms and heavy rain in Surrey

The Met Office has issued a weather warning covering the whole of the county

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/met-office-weather-warning-issued-16739560

Sunday 11 August 2019

'I couldn't lift a pint of beer': Father now wheelchair-bound as terminal disease takes hold

He went from being a healthy, golf-playing father to being unable to get out of bed by himself

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/i-couldnt-lift-pint-beer-16709084

Drink-driving and drug possession among range of sentencings from one day at Guildford Magistrates' Court

SurreyLive has compiled a list of all of the sentencing cases at Guildford Magistrates' Court

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/drink-driving-drug-possession-among-16709328

Planned A3, M3 and M25 roadworks set to disrupt Surrey traffic

The roadworks and diversions to keep an eye on in the next seven days

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/planned-a3-m3-m25-roadworks-16738138

Pride in Surrey threw out protesters of sponsor BAE from Woking event, union claims

Stephen Ireland, founder of Pride in Surrey, says the group "did not enter the venue"

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/pride-surrey-threw-out-protesters-16737421

Residents 'beside themselves' as travellers target Bellfields green yet again

On this occasion the group were quickly moved on by the authorities, although a resident fears they may return again soon

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/residents-besides-themselves-travellers-target-16737424

In pictures: Surrey unites to celebrate first ever Pride event in Woking

More than 3,000 people lined the streets to enjoy the festivities, according to event organiser Stephen Ireland

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/pictures-surrey-unites-celebrate-first-16736007

Vehicles damaged on M3 due to 'group of youths throwing rocks' from side of motorway

"We cannot stress how dangerous this group's actions are"

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/damage-vehicles-m3-due-group-16735973

Saturday 10 August 2019

'No boundaries any more': Sharp rise in serious knife crime offences in Surrey

There has been a staggering 614% increase over the past eight years

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/no-boundaries-any-more-sharp-16735080

Armed police respond to 'man with firearms' near West Molesey leisure centre

Armed response officers and a police helicopter carried out a search of the Molesham Way area

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/armed-police-respond-man-firearms-16731261

Rallying cry to help much-loved couple after Walton bungalow destroyed in fire

A GoFundMe page has been started to help the couple find a new house

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/rallying-cry-help-much-loved-16731294

Vegan graffiti could do 'more harm than good' ahead of first Guildford market

Accusations of animal abuse were written on advertisements for fast food chain McDonald's

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/vegan-graffiti-could-more-harm-16727594

Tribute to 'devoted' elderly couple found dead with gunshot wounds in home near Farnham

Two dogs with apparent gunshot injuries were also found at the house in Rowledge and a weapon was recovered from the scene, police said

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/tribute-devoted-elderly-couple-found-16732854

Friday 9 August 2019

Independent investigator to review Surrey Heath council chief exec's controversial 30% pay rise

Residents have criticised the £15,000 special allowance awarded to Karen Whelan by previous council leader Moira Gibson at a time when councils are still having to make budget cuts

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/independent-investigator-review-surrey-heath-16731133

Serial burglar jailed for decades over crime spree that left 84-year-old Woking woman dead

When arrested, Johnny Brazil told police "I'll get 10 and do five" - he will now be in prison until at least 2032

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/serial-burglar-jailed-decades-over-16727997

High winds cause Sunbury Amateur Regatta to be cancelled for first time in 142 years

However, organisers said they would still go ahead with the planned entertainment of live music, tug-o-war, fireworks, and bars

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/sunbury-amateur-regatta-cancelled-weather-16731287

'I'd only tell my close friends': The reality behind using a foodbank in Surrey

"There’s a lot of wealth in this county and it’s unconscionable that someone who is working all the hours that they can is being penalised.”

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/reality-using-foodbanks-in-surrey-16728007

Yellow Practice in Walton failed to fully monitor patients taking cancer drug, report finds

Staff at the surgery were also caught throwing clinical waste in domestic bins

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/yellow-practice-walton-failed-fully-16725997

Large unauthorised encampment moves into Long Grove Park in Epsom

The encampment is made up of around 15 caravans

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/large-unauthorised-encampment-moves-long-16729114

The changes you could see after six Surrey councils declare climate emergencies

Five of Surrey's boroughs and districts plus the county council have declared a climate emergency

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/changes-you-could-see-after-16728305

'I heard this horrendous scream': 'Girl's legs burnt after Primark nail glue spills on leggings'

Lilly Worsfold has been referred to a burns unit and may need to have a skin graft

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/i-heard-horrendous-scream-girls-16710372

14 year-old girl touched inappropriately by man who had been playing golf in Puttenham

The man is described by police as well spoken with a mole on his cheek and pointy ears

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/14-year-old-girl-touched-16728099

Taggs Island fire: Cause of 'accidental' blaze unknown because boathouse sank

Witnesses described hearing a "loud bang" shortly before the fire broke out

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/taggs-island-boathouse-fire-cause-16728363

How much Surrey Police's Pride car is costing taxpayers

There was much uproar on social media around the force proudly displaying the car's new livery

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/surrey-police-pride-car-cost-16727062

Physiotherapist who stole £58,000 from Guildford hospice charity given caution

Sarah Fisher used a debit card belonging to the Friends of the Beacon charity to pay off her credit card debts

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/physiotherapist-who-stole-58000-guildford-16724783

Homeless man sentenced for masturbating and exposing erect penis on trains near Guildford and Waterloo

He was handed a suspended sentence for the offences

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/homeless-man-sentenced-masturbating-exposing-16724646

Epsom and Ewell council at risk of losing control of approving or rejecting planning applications

Epsom and Ewell Borough Council's planning authority is at risk of being put into special measures

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/epsom-ewell-council-risk-losing-16722325

'I found him hanging': Surrey Police's response to someone who said cannabis was not harmful

A commenter told police: "Take a look at the rest of the world that have woken up to the fact it's a harmless plant."

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/i-found-him-hanging-surrey-16721325

Thursday 8 August 2019

More Surrey primary school pupils given fixed-term exclusions for attacking classmates than ever before

Nearly 300 primary school pupils were excluded in Surrey for that reason in 2017/18

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/more-surrey-primary-school-pupils-16719048

Application to make school run safer at Farnham primary took council seven years to submit

Surrey County Council has taken so long to bring the application for Potters Gate Primary to its planning committee that it's had to be deferred because the data is out of date

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/application-make-school-run-safer-16720302

Man, 22, arrested in Epsom as part of Chessington hit-and-run murder investigation

He is the second person to be arrested on suspicion of murder in connection with the Chessington incident

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/chessington-hit-and-run-murder-16724849

Burpham New Inn Surgery faces closure leaving patients scrambling for alternative GPs

The GP practice has been unable to secure a long-term lease on its premises in London Road and no alternatives have been found

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/burpham-new-inn-surgery-faces-16719759

Ex-school bus driver avoids prison despite breaching sexual harm order

Vasiq Moughal was previously convicted of inciting two children to engage in sexual activity and possession of an indecent image of a child

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/ex-school-bus-driver-avoids-16723211

Lifer's prison sentence extended after knife attack that forced High Down prison officer to quit

The victim had previously served two overseas tours with the Army, but left the prison service after he was stabbed twice by Saad Sharif, a gang member serving a life sentence for attempted murder

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/lifers-prison-sentence-extended-after-16722350

Woking stuntman seriously injured on Fast and Furious 9 set on 'road to recovery'

The family and fiancée of Joe Watts say they are "overwhelmed" by the support they have received following the accident

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/woking-stuntman-seriously-injured-fast-16723441

Man, 22, charged following stabbing outside Guildford nightclub Bar Thirteen

One person had to be taken to a major trauma centre as a result of their injuries

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/guildford-stabbing-bar-thirteen-charge-16722467

Knitted charity bench cover celebrating gay pride stolen from near Dorking war memorial

It is one of a number of rainbow knitted creations put up in the town

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/knitted-charity-bench-cover-celebrating-16719605

Chertsey nurse raises over £15,000 for boy, 6, who fell five storeys at Tate Modern

Vicky Diplacto set up the fundraiser after not being able to find anywhere to donate to the family

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/tate-modern-boy-court-hearing-16722177

Tree removal in Weybridge part of £2.9m cycle and pedestrian path scheme

"It will make travel options more inclusive and help reduce the reliance on travelling by car in the area"

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/tree-removal-weybridge-part-29m-16721442

Police name man charged with attempted murder after armed police manhunt in Guildford

A woman remains in hospital with an injury to her upper torso

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/police-name-man-charged-attempted-16720155

Large quantity of drugs seized day after four men stabbed at Eastern Electrics festival

Police posted a video showing the wide array of drugs seized at the festival marred by stabbings

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/eastern-electrics-festival-stabbing-drugs-16719146

Wednesday 7 August 2019

‘I looked at baby coffins’: Aldershot couple's remarkable story of baby born at 24 weeks

Maxime Lasserre was little bigger than the size of a hand when he was born

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/aldershot-24-weeks-premature-baby-16710873

Resident uses own hose to save garden from Reigate wildfire the size of tennis court

Photos show charred logs, trees and soil all completely burnt out just metres from his back fence

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/reigate-fire-smoke-woodland-copse-16717378

Activists plan protest at Pride in Surrey over arms supplier BAE sponsoring event

Campaigners have called on organisers to drop the defence giant as the main sponsor

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/bae-protest-pride-in-surrey-16712856

Expensive jewellery stolen in eight-minute raid at Tadworth home

Police are seeking two men caught on CCTV after the burglary

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/expensive-jewellery-stolen-cctv-tadworth-16716207

Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after alleged assault in Slyfield

Police said it is believed the suspect and the victim are known to each other

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/man-arrested-suspicion-attempted-murder-16715165

Dad avoids jail for growing cannabis plants worth up to £26,000 in Worplesdon

Glyn Jones was caught growing 66 cannabis plants at an address in Worplesdon

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/dad-avoids-jail-growing-cannabis-16716181

Surrey County Council must get quicker at dealing with complaints, ombudsman warns

168 complaints and enquiries were made about Surrey County Council in 2018/19

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/surrey-county-council-must-quicker-16715101

Woking's EU election turnout higher than borough votes - was ID trial to blame?

Woking Borough Council was one of 10 local authorities to take part in voter ID trial

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/wokings-eu-election-turnout-higher-16715335

Man detained under Mental Health Act after West Molesey homes evacuated due to 'gas leak'

He was initially arrested on suspicion of attempted arson with intent to endanger life

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/west-molesey-arson-arrest-gas-16714886

'Urban clutter': Chobham Common signs council put up without permission may have to come down

This is the second time Surrey County Council has lost a retrospective planning application after putting up signs without permission

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/urban-clutter-chobham-common-signs-16713560

Redhill paedophile jailed after downloading 11,000 indecent images of children

Andrew Sandrasagra also tried to "dupe" police and the courts by changing details on his digital devices

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/redhill-paedophile-jailed-after-downloading-16713811

£3,000 reward offered in hunt for convicted murderer Joseph Bagley who may be in Surrey

The 66-year-old was was jailed in 1978 for the murder of a taxi driver and is on the run

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/3000-reward-offered-hunt-convicted-16713640

Teenager guilty of sexual activity with drunk girl, 14, in Staines park in broad daylight

Yacyn Osmane, 18, was acquitted of rape and sexual assault, but found guilty of engaging in sexual activity with the 14-year-old in Lammas Park

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/teenager-guilty-sexual-activity-drunk-16711830

Niece pays tribute to 'caring' Polish builder found dead in Feltham High Street

Mariusz Skrzypik, 47, who was described as "a caring, lovely, funny person", was found dead in a bush

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/niece-pays-tribute-caring-polish-16686831

Traveller group moves onto Wheatsheaf Recreation Ground in Horsell

The incursion is the latest in a series on unauthorised encampments across Surrey in recent weeks

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/travellers-wheatsheaf-recreation-ground-horsell-16712840

Tuesday 6 August 2019

Hurst Farm couple denies 25 animal welfare charges after RSPCA raid

Geoffrey Bennett and Christine Kelly face 25 charges including causing unnecessary suffering to an animal

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/hurst-farm-couple-denies-25-16701123

The state-funded secondary schools in Surrey with the highest paid teachers

The average teacher salary at a school in Merstham in 2018 was over £48,000 a year

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/state-funded-secondary-schools-surrey-16706643

Manhunt ends in arrest near Rowbarge pub in Guildford after woman taken to hospital

A woman was found with an arm injury at a nearby property

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/guildford-helicopter-police-arrest-rowbarge-16710850

Cat allegedly shot with BB gun during "appalling" attack in Woking

Fuina Tilbrook had to dislodge a pellet from her cat's shoulder

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/cat-allegedly-shot-bb-gun-16709213

Pride in Surrey: Lineup, road closures and tickets for after party of Woking event

From road closures, to timings, and who's performing, SurreyLive has included all the important details

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/pride-surrey-lineup-road-closures-16706915

Met Office issues two weather warnings for Surrey with heavy rain and strong winds forecast

Two separate weather warnings, one for rain and one for wind, have been issued for consecutive days in Surrey

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/met-office-issues-two-weather-16707088

Terrified passengers evacuated after smoke pours into cabin of British Airways flight to Valencia

Three passengers were taken to hospital as a precaution, but have since been discharged

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/terrified-passengers-evacuated-after-smoke-16706482

'This proposal won't benefit anyone': Residents oppose replacing detached Ewell house with six new homes

Ewell Village Residents' Association has led criticism of the plans

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/this-proposal-wont-benefit-anyone-16683645

Monday 5 August 2019

Heathrow Airport strike cancelled for second consecutive day but more walkouts planned

Plans for a further two days of strike action in August remain in place as talks to resolve the dispute continue

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/heathrow-airport-strikes-cancelled-tuesday-16705337

Residents crowdfunding to prevent seven-storey block of flats being built near Stoneleigh Station

There is public opposition to the seven-storey block but the Planning Committee's chair says the authority could end up in special measures if it unfairly refuses too many applications

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/residents-crowdfunding-prevent-seven-storey-16689192

'I can probably tell you 100 friends who've died': Reality of living on Surrey's streets

Jason Herbert has lost friends but helped build a community among the homeless in Guildford

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/i-can-probably-tell-you-16701384

Haslemere and Godalming among worst train stations in the UK for vehicle thefts

A Freedom of Information (FOI) request revealed the number of vehicles stolen from railway station car parks has tripled in five years

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/haslemere-godalming-among-worst-train-16700642

Appeal following attempted robbery in Epsom 'by 12 and 13-year-olds'

A group of children were approached by the boys who allegedly tried to steal their bags

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/appeal-following-attempted-robbery-epsom-16704531

55% of people say RideLondon disruption not worth benefits it brings, according to poll

The divisive event causes widespread disruption through road closures and changes to public transport but also brings economic benefits to Surrey and raises huge amounts of money for charity

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/ride-london-surrey-poll-future-16701504

Childminders refute claims new Ofsted registration fees could put increased pressure on services

The Department for Education recently announced increases in inflation would result in a rise by up to 23%

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/childminders-refute-claims-new-ofsted-16701750

All the bizarre items left behind by travellers at Bellfields in Guildford

Items among the rubbish include nappies, bicycles, shoes, a pasty, underwear, socks and toy babies - just to name a few

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/travellers-bellfields-bizarre-items-left-16703336

Epsom couple win £250k on scratchcard moments after joking that they 'never win'

Lee and Lea Rose have won £250,000 on the National Lottery's Multiplier Box scratchcard

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/epsom-couple-win-250k-scratchcard-16702082

'Loud bang' heard before large fire destroyed houseboat on Taggs Island

Large flames and black smoke could be seen rising into the sky

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/taggs-island-houseboat-fire-hampton-16699598

Sunday 4 August 2019

Roadworks planned for the M25, M3, A3 and A31 for the week ahead

Check before you travel, just in case you need to follow a diversion

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/roadworks-planned-m25-m3-a3-16695386

Flights could operate from other airports as planned strike set to go ahead at Heathrow

Heathrow said it is working closely with its airline partners.

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/flights-could-operate-airports-planned-16698176

10 reasons why Camberley is a great place to live, work and play

Here's why we're a big fan of Camberley

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/10-reasons-camberley-great-place-16693339

Ride London Surrey 2019 cyclists take on demanding journey across the county

The roads were closed and the cyclists were on a mission to make it to the finish line

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/ride-london-surrey-2019-cyclists-16697483

Roads, gardens and garages flooded by burst water main in Feltham

Water levels reached as high as 50cm

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/burst-water-main-feltham-flooding-16697078

Saturday 3 August 2019

How Ash man went from bottle of wine a day to helping thousands quit drinking

"Sober rebel" Simon Chapple quit drinking a year ago and says life is "infinitely better"

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/how-ash-man-went-bottle-16678993

'I had a bedroom at school': Camberley teenager tells incredible story of living with narcolepsy

"If I fall asleep writing I will continue writing, if I fall asleep talking I will continue having a conversation"

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/narcolepsy-camberley-teenager-lewis-herzog-16670660

Urgent woodland search underway near Dorking for missing 17-year-old feared to have taken overdose

Adam Syed left his home at around 7am in the morning

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/box-hill-search-dorking-adam-16694626

Moo-ve on please! Cows delay A3 traffic after wandering onto busy carriageway

The cows got udder-ly lost when they wandered away from their usual field

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/moo-ve-please-cows-delay-16693756

The search is on for miracle Surrey pets with incredible tales of survival

Your beloved pet might fit the bill for the 2019 PDSA Pet Survivor Awards

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/search-miracle-surrey-pets-incredible-16693152

Criminal gang who used online dating sites to con woman out of £240,000 jailed

The gang posed as wealthy international businessmen looking for love to defraud the woman

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/criminal-gang-who-used-online-16693127

Friday 2 August 2019

Bizarre but brilliant 'terrier derby' to be held at Epsom Downs Racecourse

Epsom Downs opens its gates to the small dogs and their owners for an informal day of racing at the Omni Terrier Derby

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/bizarre-brilliant-terrier-derby-held-16670402

Group attacks, kicks and attempts to hit hedgehog with bike saddle in Stanwell say police

"Our plea to you is to provide us with the information we need to bring these sick and depraved individuals to justice."

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/group-attacks-kicks-attempts-hit-16691660

Guildford road closed for three hours after van left with handbrake off rolls away

PCSOs and an officer attended to move the vehicle

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/guildford-road-closed-three-hours-16691330

Knitters respond to homophobic letter by covering Dorking town centre landmarks with rainbow squares

It comes after a shop was sent a threatening and homophobic letter for knitting rainbow bollard covers

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/knitters-respond-homophobic-letter-covering-16689061

Liam Dent named as Chessington murder victim dragged along road in hit-and-run

A 17-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/chessington-murder-victim-liam-dent-16689401

Woman grabbed from behind before having skirt lifted by group of men in Walton

The victim in her 20s managed to struggle free and escape

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/woman-grabbed-behind-before-having-16689122

Farncombe restaurant receives zero food hygiene rating after 'fresh rat droppings' found, report reveals

However, Farncombe Tandoori requested a Food Hygiene Rating Scheme revisit and standards have since improved

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/farncombe-restaurant-receives-zero-food-16685318

Floral tributes left for man found dead after being dragged under car in Chessington hit-and-run

England international and West Ham United footballer Declan Rice was one of those to pay respects on social media

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/tributes-chessington-hit-and-run-16687449

Ride London travel disruption: Train information, bus diversions and transport options

Transport options for competitors needing to get their bikes to London and information for people in Surrey to get around

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/ride-london-travel-transport-trains-16687010

Family pays tribute to 'very loved' Romany gypsy mother from Horley

Photographs taken of the funeral procession show a wealth of beautiful floral tributes

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/family-pays-tribute-very-loved-16686038

Dad takes injured daughter to hospital and gets hit with £50 parking fine

Hector Nunn dropped her off at the entrance to St Peter’s Hospital in Chertsey after she injured her ankle in a fall

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/addlestone-dad-parking-fine-hospital-16686145

Bedford House residents 'relieved' as Guildford flat used by drug dealers closed by police

Children were once again playing outside Bedford House soon after the closure of the flat in Guildford town centre

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/bedford-house-residents-relieved-guildford-16683186

Third unauthorised traveller encampment arrives in Bellfields

Guildford and its surrounding villages have seen numerous unauthorised encampments in the past two weeks

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/third-unauthorised-traveller-encampment-arrives-16686064

Thursday 1 August 2019

Surrey Heath Borough Council's chief's pay packet sky rockets 30%

Karen Whelan's basic salary has swelled to £158,000

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/surrey-heath-karen-whelan-pay-16686042

Serious crashes have risen by 70 per cent in a year in Surrey

The latest Department for Transport statistics paint a worrying picture of the safety of the county's roads

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/serious-crashes-risen-70-per-16684861

'I was petrified': Resident wakes to see 'wall of fire' outside Woking home

The St John's resident has praised the quick actions of his neighbours after the large hedge outside his home was deliberately targeted

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/i-petrified-resident-wakes-see-16663838

Upgrade of A320 including M25 Chertsey junction and Ottershaw Roundabout moves step closer

There have been 128 accidents along the 16-mile stretch of road between Guildford and Woking from 2015 to 2017

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/upgrade-a320-including-m25-chertsey-16682020

Surrey GPs suspended for prescribing opioids online without appropriate safeguards

Dr Dharson Dharmasena and Dr Edward Pooley prescribed strong painkillers to those who had a history of depression

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/surrey-gps-suspended-prescribing-opioids-16662569

Major scenes from Hollywood blockbuster 'Fast and Furious: Hobbs and Shaw' took place in Farnborough

The film features Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson, Idris Elba and Jason Statham

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/fast-furious-hobbs-shaw-farnborough-16682898

Family 'terribly sad' after beloved pet tortoise goes missing in Ottershaw

Becky Griffin is appealing for the public's help in finding her pet tortoise, Scout

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/family-terribly-sad-after-beloved-16683051

Funeral of 'loving' Romany gypsy mother from Horley to be held in Redhill

The funeral will be held at the Redstone Cemetery Chapel

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'Australian' reportedly assaulted in Epsom's Rosebery Park after being approached by man with screwdriver

Police officers want to trace the victim and his companions following the incident

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/australian-reportedly-assaulted-epsoms-rosebery-16674883

A3 university junction in Guildford set for eight months of slip road works

Just as the Stoke interchange works draw to a close...

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Continued closure of Redhill's only cinema is due to contract issue over replacement of seats

The Waller Cinema was supposed to be shut for one month for refurbishment but 11 months on, it's still not reopened

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/continued-closure-redhills-only-cinema-16679658

Boy, 14, found with BB gun after reports of person being 'fired at' in Horley

"If a firearms officer was confronted by something like this on the streets... the outcome could be quite severe"

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/boy-bb-gun-shooting-horley-16679062