Monday 30 September 2019

'Several issues' at Stoke Crossroads being investigated by Surrey County Council

SurreyLive visited the A25 crossroads to see if we could identify the potential issues

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/several-issues-stoke-crossroads-being-16990977

From exposure to attempted murder: The criminals jailed in September 2019

A woman who exposed herself and a sex offender who spent seven years on the run were jailed

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/exposure-attempted-murder-criminals-jailed-17003947

Councillors argue over mysterious chief executive resignation after more than £1million overspend revealed

Former chief Executive Lousie Round resigned in September to "explore opportunities elsewhere"

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/councillors-argue-over-mysterious-chief-17004942

Internal investigation carried out into Mole Valley District councillor's 'professional homosexuals' remark

Mole Valley District Council received complaints about comments made by cllr Patricia Wiltshire

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/internal-investigation-carried-out-mole-17004091

Epsom man Graham Birchwood who ordered hitman to kill disabled ex-wife dies in prison

Graham Birchwood was found dead in HMP Wayland in early September

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/epsom-man-graham-birchwood-who-16986098

Epsom Derby 2020 tickets: Prices and how to book

Epsom Downs Racecourse will host Britain's richest race in early June 2020

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/epsom-derby-2020-tickets-prices-16995170

Convicted child sex offender who directed production at Horley theatre jailed for further offences

David Gallichan, 63, has been sentenced to 18 months in prison

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/david-gallichan-paedophile-horley-balcombe-16984118

easyJet passenger hurled racist abuse on Gatwick flight and bit police officer

Kieran Croxley has been given a suspended sentence

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/gatwick-easyjet-flight-police-abuse-17004728

easyJet passenger hurled racist abuse on Gatwick flight and bit police officer

Kieran Croxley has been given a suspended sentence

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/easyjet-passenger-hurled-racist-abuse-17004728

Surrey hail and thunderstorms forecast as Met Office issues rain weather warning

The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for rain

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/surrey-hail-thunderstorms-forecast-met-17004236

Sunday 29 September 2019

East Surrey Hospital maternity unit upgrade: See progress of project set for spring 2020 completion

Money is being invested to expand the size of the neonatal unit

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/east-surrey-hospital-maternity-unit-16983307

Large fire breaks out in builder's cabin close to Aldershot town centre

Three fire crews were sent to the fire

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/large-fire-breaks-out-builders-17000765

Large fire in Addlestone involving asbestos and butane was 'started deliberately'

Residents had been advised to close their windows and doors due to the asbestos and butane

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/large-fire-addlestone-involving-asbestos-17000516

Saturday 28 September 2019

The Guildford and Aldershot rock clubs that booked likes of Rolling Stones and Jimi Hendrix

Ricky Tick clubs were once the hottest place to be in Surrey and a one-off reunion concert is being planned for Guildford

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/whats-on/music-nightlife-news/guildford-aldershot-rock-clubs-booked-16948871

Harry Potter's Little Whinging could be one of these four real life Surrey towns

The fictional town is where Aunt Petunia and Uncle Vernon begrudgingly brought up Harry Potter in JK Rowling's books but what if it was a real place?

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/little-whinging-surrey-real-place-16985598

Man, 71, dies after crossing central reservation and crashing into lamppost on A308 in Ashford

The road will remain closed for several hours while police investigate the cause of the crash

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/man-71-dies-after-crossing-16999583

Two-week-old kitten rescued from engine of car at Chelsea's Cobham training ground

Painshill fire station’s animal rescue unit attended the incident

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/two-week-old-kitten-rescued-16998109

Addlestone fire causing explosions and 'containing asbestos' means police telling residents to stay inside

A large fire has broken out at a building site at Sayes Court Farm Kennels in Addlestone

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/addlestone-fire-causing-explosions-containing-16999114

Police searching for missing Woking man possibly sighted on Hermitage Estate

Gary Howard has been missing for nearly two days

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/police-searching-missing-woking-man-16998183

The 10 Surrey sections of road that cause the most noise to residents

From the rattly, bumpy M25 to the A3 through Guildford - this is where it's noisy to live

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/road-noise-m25-a3-m3-16994353

The 10 Surrey sections of road that cause the most noise to residents

From the rattly, bumpy M25 to the A3 through Guildford - this is where it's noisy to live

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/m25-m3-m23-a3-noise-16994353

Friday 27 September 2019

Nappies, lager and underwear found as unauthorised encampment leaves Guildford Bellfields

Plans to install a boundary around Bellfields green will start on Wednesday (October 2), Guildford Borough Council say

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/nappies-lager-underwear-found-unauthorised-16991812

Fake charity fundraiser stole £300 from pensioner in Farnham

The woman targeted a man in his 70s on a mobility scooter, taking £300 from his wallet

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/fake-charity-fundraiser-stole-300-16995691

Grandmother avoids jail after stabbing woman in Guildford with kitchen knife and collapsing her lung

Pennie Richards' victim suffered a collapsed lung after being stabbed during an argument

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/grandmother-avoids-jail-after-stabbing-16995107

Start date for multi-million pound Camberley town centre regeneration works set

Knoll Walk will be closed to pedestrians throughout the project

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/start-date-multi-million-pound-16993545

'No link' found between closure of Hindhead Tunnel and lorries hitting Farnham railway bridge

Wrecclesham Road bridge has been struck 39 times since 2011

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/hindhead-tunnel-lorry-bridge-crashes-16993729

Surrey Heath council spends £400 of taxpayers' money for chief executive's stay at five-star hotel

The borough council booked a stay at The Langham Hotel in London's West End when cheaper options were available

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/surrey-heath-council-spends-400-16992049

Redhill Marketfield Way demolition work to 'begin in January' says councillor

The multi-million pound scheme is said to be making "good progress"

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/redhill-marketfield-way-demolition-work-16991153

Camberley Collingwood Grange care home workers arrested on suspicion of ill-treatment of residents

The members of staff were all dismissed immediately once the allegations were made

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/camberley-collingwood-grange-care-home-16991662

Autistic boy held back a year at mainstream school needs specialist placement, says mum

Amy Stevens says her son Logan needs extra support that a mainstream school can't provide

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/autistic-boy-held-back-year-16990182

SurreyLive reviews £38,000 refurbished toilets at Surrey Heath Borough Council offices

The council spent £38,574 on the refurbishment of the ladies toilets and the installation of a "private" toilet

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/surrey-heath-borough-council-toilets-16987149

Burpham New Inn Surgery given brief stay of execution but threat of closure remains

The GP practice in London Road has been given a few more weeks to arrange alternative accommodation before a decision is made on its future

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/burpham-new-inn-surgery-given-16989630

Gatwick Airport drone attack: £790,000 spent on investigation but police still don't know who's responsible

Sussex Police has concluded that "at least two drones" were responsible for the festive period shutdown

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/gatwick-drone-christmas-attack-arrests-16990436

Thursday 26 September 2019

Travelodge confirmed for 72-bed hotel above Marks and Spencer Walton site

Further details have been released about the building owners and when the hotel will open

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/travelodge-confirmed-72-bed-hotel-16989004

We visit the areas ranked as the most deprived in Surrey

The latest government figures reveal the five most deprived areas in the county

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/visit-areas-ranked-most-deprived-16970589

A3 closed for more than an hour due to 'concern for welfare' of teenage girl

The incident caused severe delays for motorists

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/a3-closed-more-hour-due-16989962

Man dies after crash near entrance to Thorpe Industrial Estate in Egham

The circumstances of the incident are currently being investigated

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/man-dies-after-crash-near-16989882

BMW owner's day ruined after pranksters 'forcibly move' car onto verge near pond

The incident happened overnight when the owner left his car parked opposite his house

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/bmw-owners-day-ruined-after-16982339

Residents with learning disabilities fear crossing Bookham road due to levels of traffic

People living at The Grange have spent three weeks at certain times of the day noting down traffic volumes

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/residents-learning-disabilities-fear-crossing-16988986

The real difference a new head teacher has made during his short time at Oxted School

The Surrey school is now in the top 25% in terms of progress under the leadership of Russell Bond

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/special-features/real-difference-new-head-teacher-16951704

Surrey Police officer sacked for lying about assault by colleague

PC Stephen Walters had seen a colleague hit a member of the public six times but "underplayed what he saw"

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/stephen-walters-sacked-surrey-police-16985373

'We miss him terribly': Tribute to Epsom man killed in A29 crash near Dorking

"We have been comforted by the many kind messages of support"

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/we-miss-him-terribly-tribute-16984938

Political independent movement calls for referendum to change how Spelthorne Borough Council council is run

A similar petition in Sheffield has been validated with electors going to the polls next year

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/its-our-spelthorne-referendum-council-16984846

Is this the most Surrey letter ever? Woman thanks council staff after Gucci watch ordeal

Jill Hannington says she was kept informed by council staff and given a bottle of water as the rescue mission took place

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/most-surrey-letter-ever-woman-16985633

Man hit with frozen yoghurt and attacked by teen at Guildford Friary shopping centre

The victim said a group of teenagers with the attacker had their phones out to start filming the incident

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/man-hit-frozen-yoghurt-attacked-16982070

Stacey Dooley's sleepover with Surrey's Saccone Joly YouTube family

Journalist Stacey Dooley got a real insight into the YouTube family's life as part of a series on W Channel

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/stacey-dooley-saccone-joly-family-16979928

Inquest opened into death of Nathan Smith who died in A30 Clockhouse roundabout crash

A 20-year-old woman arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving has been released under investigation

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/nathan-smith-a30-clockhouse-inquest-16983884

CGI images show what proposed 60-acre country park in Cranleigh could look like

A reserved matters planning application has been submitted to Waverley Borough Council

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/knowle-park-cranleigh-cgi-images-16969755

Wednesday 25 September 2019

'Degrading' conditions found at HMP Coldingley including prisoners using buckets as lavatories

Inspectors have been raising concerns about the "degrading and totally unsatisfactory" lack of toilets in the prison for more than a decade

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/degrading-conditions-found-hmp-coldingley-16979835

Dunsfold businessman carried out 'frenzied' attack on then-fiancée while she slept, court hears

The 52-year-old has been spared jail after appearing in court for an attack on his then-fiancée while she slept

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/dunsfold-businessman-carried-out-frenzied-16982402

Boys arrested after Robin Hood fire remain under investigation, four months after flames ripped through building

The former popular pub was completely destroyed in the blaze

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/boys-arrested-after-robin-hood-16979187

Five ways Surrey County Council is preparing for Brexit

Council leader Tim Oliver says they are as 'prepared as they can be'

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/five-ways-surrey-county-council-16978939

Pizza stolen and staff member kicked at Domino's in Frimley Green

Police would like to speak to this man

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/pizza-stolen-staff-member-kicked-16982361

Almost 3,000 tonnes of trees cut down on Surrey County Council land in 2018/19

Environmental campaigner Sally Blake said plans to replace the trees were "utterly insufficient"

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/almost-3000-tonnes-trees-cut-16978727

Drunk woman jailed for exposing herself to man at Woking skate park

Rebecca Barrett has been imprisoned for eight weeks

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/rebecca-barrett-woking-skate-jailed-16979495

Man charged following robbery at Walton newsagents named by police

He was arrested following a police incident in West Molesey

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/man-charged-following-robbery-walton-16980983

Warning for dog owners as hundreds of 'potentially fatal' lungworm cases reported in Surrey and north Hampshire

There have been more than 230 canine lungworm cases reported in Surrey and north Hampshire, the latest figures reveal

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/warning-dog-owners-hundreds-potentially-16978465

The reasons why these teachers have been banned from Surrey schools

In total 15 have been banned since 2012, with six of those alone coming since 2017

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/reasons-teachers-been-banned-surrey-16974322

Owners of Moore Place Golf Club in Esher explain why course closed suddenly

Moore Place Holdings, the parent undertaking for the club, has issued a statement

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/why-moore-place-golf-closed-16977605

Tuesday 24 September 2019

A world full of music: Stoneleigh Youth Orchestra celebrates its 75th anniversary

As it marks its three quarter century, Stoneleigh Youth Orchestra’s musical director Robert Hodge says people are often won over when they realise that their life is full of music

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/world-full-music-stoneleigh-youth-16926691

A243 Chessington roadworks 'massively affect' residents as TfL apologises for disruption

TfL said it "worked with Kingston to choose the least impactful time for the work" but the closure took place outside school summer holidays

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/a243-chessington-roadworks-massively-affect-16968879

Coroner unable to determine whether care home failings led to death of woman, inquest hears

Hilda Fitzwilliam, 98, resided at Ashton Lodge care home in Sunbury

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/coroner-unable-determine-whether-care-16975855

Motorcyclist 'threatened with imitation firearm' in Camberley road rage incident

The road rage incident happened near the Royal Military Academy

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/motorcyclist-threatened-imitation-firearm-camberley-16975697

Firefighters could strike as modernisation plan for Surrey Fire and Rescue approved

Dozens of firefighters gathered outside County Hall ahead of a meeting to discuss the plans

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/firefighters-could-strike-modernisation-plan-16975654

Five things I learned visiting Surrey's Ahmadiyya mosque and world headquarters

Some insights from a visit to Ahmadiyya headquarters in Tilford

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/five-things-learned-visiting-surreys-16955942

University of Surrey unveils county's first rainbow crossing

The LGBT-themed crossing sits at the main vehicle entrance to the university

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/university-surrey-unveils-countys-first-16972562

Woman 'suffered knife wounds' in Staines fire that killed man in his 50s

The woman was taken to hospital by air ambulance while a man in his 50s was pronounced dead at the scene of the fire in Staines

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/woman-suffered-knife-wounds-staines-16975424

Camberley 'bully' Finley Watts robbed man and attacked teenage girl days before avoiding jail

Less than a week after committing a violent robbery, he was given a suspended sentence after he managed to convince a judge he had stayed out of trouble

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/finley-watts-camberley-court-jailed-16974004

Boy, 11, punched and kicked after being followed by gang in Caterham

He was taken to hospital suffering from cuts and bruises following the attack

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/boy-11-punched-kicked-after-16974417

Developer proposing 260 homes for Moore Place Golf Club plot in Esher

The popular golf course in Esher closed suddenly without explanation

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/esher-moore-place-closed-houses-16970250

M25 Junction 8 and A217 at Reigate set for major upgrade with 12-month roadworks

The scheme is being done to ease congestion at the busy junction

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/m25-roadworks-junction-8-reigate-16970498

Dirty nappy among rubbish dumped on Epsom Downs amid antisocial behaviour complaints

Police were patrolling the area when two cars "swiftly left" discarding fast food

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/epsom-downs-rubbish-antisocial-behaviour-16941853

G4S drops contract bid for Brook House immigration centre near Gatwick

The private firm confirmed it will not seek to renew its contract when it expires next year

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/g4s-contract-brook-house-gatwick-16971097

Alcoholic Smallfield pensioner jailed over repeated hoax 999 calls

Susan Scott showed "a flagrant disregard for court orders" by calling the emergency number 16 times in less than two weeks

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/alcoholic-smallfield-pensioner-jailed-over-16970826

Guildford Casino nightclub owner withdraws appeal over 'poorly thought out' student tower block

Michel Harper said the town was still in "desperate need" of new developments but withdrew his appeal after it became apparent it would not succeed

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/guildford-casino-nightclub-owner-withdraws-16970575

Flood alerts in Surrey as torrential rain batters the county

Around 8mm is expected to fall within an hour and the Met Office has warned buildings could be damaged

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/flood-alerts-surrey-torrential-rain-16970328

Monday 23 September 2019

Remembering Redhill soldier Lance Corporal James Hill 10 years after his death in Afghanistan

"You go on, you don't move on"

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/remembering-redhill-soldier-lance-corporal-16954933

Surrey fire service was short of part-time firefighters every weekend for a month

Surrey County Council plans to use more part-time firefighters, but struggles to meet its current planned crewing levels

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/surrey-fire-service-short-part-16961337

Human waste left on Guildford school's playing fields after travellers leave site, says councillor

Three unauthorised traveller encampments have been set up in Guildford over the past three days

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/human-waste-left-guildford-schools-16969459

Chief fire officer admits 'change is difficult' ahead of key vote on service's future

Cabinet is set to vote on the county council's Making Surrey Safer Plan

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/chief-fire-officer-admits-change-16967314

Tribute paid to 'loving' father killed in London Waterloo travelator accident

The 44-year-old, who was from Cambridgeshire, died while carrying out maintenance at the station

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/tribute-paid-loving-father-killed-16968951

Mum-of-two from Redhill died from paracetamol poisoning, inquest finds

An inquest into the 35-year-old mum's death said it was impossible to say when she had ingested the painkiller, or how much she had taken

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/mum-two-redhill-died-paracetamol-16966664

West Byfleet grandfather hit by car in Weybridge M&S car park suffered bleed on brain

John Kittelsen is still plagued by problems due to his injuries and has instructed solicitors to help him get specialist rehabilitation

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/west-byfleet-grandfather-hit-car-16948766

Teens target Krispy Kreme warehouse in Camberley and steal £200 worth of doughnuts

Police would like to trace these two boys following the raid in Camberley

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/teens-target-krispy-kreme-warehouse-16968813

Man says he was subjected to 'flurry of punches' after small crash outside Farnahm pub

The victim had pulled over to record the driver's details on his phone but the information was deleted during the assault        

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/man-says-subjected-flurry-punches-16966902

Police stand-off at West Molesey address following armed raid at Walton newsagents

A number of arrests have been made after two armed men wearing balaclavas targeted a lottery terminal machine

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/police-stand-west-molesey-address-16968160

‘It is so sad’: Residents react after person killed in Staines flat fire

The person was pronounced dead at the scene by emergency services

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/it-sad-residents-react-after-16967538

Masked men with knife attack walker near Wood Street Village in Guildford

One of the attackers was described as "skinny but with a bulging stomach" while the other had "piercing blue eyes"

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/masked-men-knife-attack-walker-16967406

Helicopter footage shows police foot chase that ends with drug dealer arrest

A 21-year-old man found with a rucksack containing drugs, pepper spray, a knuckle duster and two knives in Epsom has now been jailed

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/helicopter-footage-shows-police-foot-16966681

Gatwick Airport campaign to tackle drunk and disruptive passengers results in 51 arrests

There were 376 reports of problem passengers during the four-month campaign

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/gatwick-airport-campaign-tackle-drunk-16965560

'Deep floodwater possible' as rain weather warning starts week of downpours

The day of heavy rain starts a sustained period of wet weather for Surrey and Hampshire

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/surrey-hampshire-weather-forecast-rain-16964543

Sunday 22 September 2019

Guildford, Tandridge and Mole Valley given more money to fight illegal green belt builders

The councils will receive up to £50,000 each to spend on measures to fight illegal building on the green belt

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/guildford-tandridge-mole-valley-given-16953147

Woking MP Jonathan Lord backs petition calling on Highways England to resurface bumpy M25

One resident described the road as "the worst bit of motorway I have ever driven on"

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/m25-surface-concrete-bumpy-petition-16955880

Party at Farnham's Six Bells pub ends in huge police presence, arrests and pepper spray

Three people were arrested on suspicion of assaulting a police officer after a party at the Hale Road pub got out of hand

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/party-farnhams-six-bells-pub-16962599

Person dies and another taken to hospital following serious flat fire in Staines

The blaze took place in a block of flats in the town centre

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/person-dies-another-taken-hospital-16962475

Chobham Common traveller injunction branded 'success' after remaining caravans leave unauthorised encampment

County Councillor Mike Goodman said the police's "softly softly" approach combined with the injunction had led to "the right outcome"

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/chobham-common-traveller-injunction-branded-16961454

Councillors call for arrests as Chobham Common unauthorised traveller encampment defies High Court injunction

Most of the caravans have left Chobham Common, but two remain despite warnings they were in breach of a court order

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/councillors-call-arrests-chobham-common-16960852

Warning of heavy rain in Surrey heralds end of summer

The Met Office has warned of potential flooding and travel disruption due to heavy rain

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/warning-heavy-rain-surrey-heralds-16960515

Saturday 21 September 2019

Horror at Dunsfold: The story of how two RAF bombers collided in Surrey

A permanent memorial has been created to the eight men who died in the tragedy, more than 75 years after it happened

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/horror-dunsfold-story-how-two-16956700

7 gardens and attractions to see autumn colour in Surrey and Sussex

Get ready to enjoy autumn in all its splendour on a crisp sunny day

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/gardens-attractions-autumn-surrey-sussex-16939469

Robbers armed with knives take lottery machine from Walton newsagents

Two men in balaclavas threatened staff at Pollingtons in Terrace Road before fleeing with the lottery machine

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/robbers-armed-knives-take-lottery-16959763

'Unknown unknowns' inhibit Guildford's Brexit preparations

Guildford's councillors heard that information from central government was still "not sufficient" for Brexit planning

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/unknown-unknowns-inhibit-guildfords-brexit-16959046

Man in his 80s found dead in Guildford's Leapale Road Car Park

Police said the man appeared to have been in the car park for three hours before his death

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/man-80s-found-dead-guildfords-16959360

Pair of six week old kittens abandoned at side of road in litter tray

The adorable kittens have been named Branston and Pickle by the RSPCA in Godstone

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/pair-six-week-old-kittens-16958278

Bordon WWII bomb controlled explosion heard 15 miles away

The nearly 80-year-old bomb was found in Hogmoor Inclosure by contractors working for a neighbouring housing development

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/bordon-wwii-bomb-controlled-explosion-16957965

Chobham Common traveller encampment 'test' of county council's injunction against incursions, says councillor

"Eight or nine caravans" have been seen on Chobham Common, which is covered by a High Court injunction forbidding unauthorised encampments

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/chobham-common-traveller-encampment-test-16957672

Friday 20 September 2019

Redhill vs Reigate: Which is the best town?

We have made the cases for both towns, but we've left it up to our readers to decide which comes out on top

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/redhill-vs-reigate-best-town-16954420

Bordon homes to be evacuated after German Second World War bomb discovered

Royal Engineers are currently building a "blast wall" around the bomb

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/bordon-homes-evacuated-after-german-16956447

‘I have never seen so much blood’: Elderly man rushed to hospital following Cobham incident

An air ambulance was called to the scene close to the High Street

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/i-never-seen-much-blood-16952888

'Much loved' Surrey motorcyclist Dave Baker, 39, dies in A39 Broadbridge Heath crash

Two motorcyclists were involved in seperate fatal crashes on A29 on Saturday (September 14)

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/much-loved-surrey-motorcyclist-dave-16952624

Woking burglar who crashed stolen Porsche 911 into pillar and lamppost before being arrested jailed

Paul Edward Brabin, 49, of Meadway Drive has been jailed for four years

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/woking-burglar-who-crashed-stolen-16956299

Bin collectors considering strike action in Woking, Elmbridge and Surrey Heath

"I appreciate this means residents' dustbins won’t be emptied or the streets cleaned"

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/bin-collectors-considering-strike-action-16955991

Frimley argument between drivers leads to assault that left man with list of horrible injuries

The two men got out of there cars at traffic lights near to Frimley Business Park before the assault

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/frimley-argument-between-drivers-leads-16955945

Surrey County Council considering increasing cost of residents parking permits by 60%

Surrey County Council has not reviewed its parking strategy since 2011

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/surrey-county-council-considering-increasing-16952805

Surrey County Council boss champions health and wellbeing in the workplace

Around a third of adults in Surrey are not active enough, says report

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/surrey-county-council-boss-champions-16954054

Mum warned by police after locking baby in car at Godalming Sainsbury's

Police were forced to break into the car to free the baby as temperatures reached the early 20s°C

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/godalming-sainsburys-baby-locked-car-16954787

A3 slip to M25 closed for several hours after flames engulf double decker bus

Three fire engines were sent to the scene

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/a3-slip-m25-closed-several-16951843

Debenhams set to close stores in Staines and Walton after High Court ruling

The chain can now push forward with restructuring plans to shut stores in the area

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/debenhams-set-close-stores-staines-16950518

Thursday 19 September 2019

Sudden closure of Moore Place Golf Club in Esher a 'tragedy' as councillor demands explanation

Employees were told to "go home and not come back" on Wednesday, but it isn't clear why the course has shut

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/moore-place-golf-esher-closed-16948617

Surrey Wildlife Trust buried some massive M&S underpants in an unusual experiment

The pants were buried at Bonhurst Farm for two months to see how much cotton was eaten by bacteria and fungi beneath the ground

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/surrey-wildlife-trust-buried-massive-16941137

Woman feared she would lose her sight after cat 'stabbed' her in the eye

The five kilo cat called OD poked her in the eye with his claw and sparked a mad rush to A&E

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/woman-feared-would-lose-sight-16947222

'Highly respected' Camberley boxing coach who died in Hook motorbike crash named

“He was truly a very happy and well-respected coach who could light up the room with his smile”

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/highly-respected-camberley-boxing-coach-16947477

Man who told Woodhatch rival 'I will kill you' and was caught carrying 12-inch knife jailed

Cary Searle was seen to be in possession of the knife and was heard making threats during an altercation in Woodhatch

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/man-who-told-woodhatch-rival-16948343

All Surrey recycling centres set to remain open as councillors present 12-point plan for service

Dorking, Warlingham, Cranleigh and Bagshot's recycling centres were lined up for closure

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/surrey-recycling-centres-set-remain-16947482

Surrey firefighter who lost home in fire pens emotional letter pleading against cuts

"Having felt the pain that comes with losing your world in a fire, I have to speak out for others"

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/surrey-firefighter-who-lost-home-16943538

Surrey set for 'very warm' weekend weather rivalling Athens and Barcelona

It will be a warm weekend before the official start of autumn

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/surrey-set-very-warm-weekend-16944750

The Ugandan refugee who fled to Surrey after escaping custody disguised as a woman

'Steven' was forced to leave his family behind to find a new life in Epsom

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/ugandan-refugee-who-fled-surrey-16890987

David Lloyd Woking to reopen after 'all relevant checks are completed' following fire

The club has been closed since an overnight fire at the site

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/david-lloyd-woking-reopen-fire-16944563

Byfleet grandfather, 70, threatened to slit woman's throat and torch her house, court hears

Neil O'Callaghan has been given a suspended sentence of eight months imprisonment

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/neil-ocallaghan-byfleet-staines-court-16943691

Concern over plan to put more flats on 'very dangerous' Warlingham road Succombs Hill

The planning application proposes building 17 new flats across two blocks on the exceptionally steep Succombs Hill

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/concern-over-plan-put-more-16939571

Motorbike on fire near flats in Stanwell was deliberately torched by youths, resident claims

The fire also caused damage to 20 square metres of undergrowth in Dutch Barn Close

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/motorbike-fire-near-flats-stanwell-16943490

Wednesday 18 September 2019

Woking's most and least dangerous areas so far in 2019 according to Surrey Police statistics

Woking borough's eight policing neighbourhoods have been ranked from highest to least number of reported crimes

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/wokings-most-least-dangerous-areas-16940751

Guildford vs Woking: See which town is crowned victorious in SurreyLive poll

More than 1,300 votes were cast comparing two of Surrey's top towns

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/guildford-vs-woking-see-town-16940857

More than 13,000 drivers caught speeding since M23 average speed cameras introduced

A 50mph limit has been in place along an 11-mile stretch of the motorway for more than a year

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/more-13000-drivers-caught-speeding-16942455

End date in sight for roadworks in Woking's Littlewick Road

Affinity Water started work at the site at the end of July

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/end-date-sight-roadworks-wokings-16941939

'No evidence' youth worker reduction has meant increase in Surrey knife crime, says police commissioner

Surrey Police is running a knife amnesty at four stations

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/no-evidence-youth-worker-reduction-16941854

Surrey has its first Brexit Party councillor but residents didn't get a say

Cllr Mike Bennison was told he won't be re-selected for the Conservative Party at the next elections so he defected

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/surrey-first-brexit-party-councillor-16939861

'Dangerous' parking dispute outside St Joseph's Catholic Primary School in Epsom continues

One councillor even suggested an independent mediator could be the answer to the matter

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/dangerous-parking-dispute-outside-st-16938947

Rubbish strewn across Runnymede Meadows after travellers leave site

One resident said that the issue was becoming a "yearly occurrence"

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/rubbish-strewn-across-runnymede-meadows-16938748

Sussex Police release images of two men in connection with Crawley stabbing

The stabbing left the victim in a critical condition

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/crawley-stabbing-broadfield-barton-police-16938912

Anthony Gale suspended by Staines Town FC following conviction for assaulting woman

The club announced the suspension, pending an internal investigation, on Twitter

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/anthony-gale-suspended-staines-town-16938462

Grandma with brain tumour has to buy body camera for protection against antisocial youths

One Tandridge district councillor said some residents are "having their lives ruined" by the "mindless actions" of youths

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/grandma-brain-tumour-buy-body-16905415

Tuesday 17 September 2019

Caterham resident doesn't feel safe after video shows thieves breaking into car on driveway

They stole around £250 worth of items from the vehicle

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/caterham-resident-doesnt-feel-safe-16935400

'It is incredibly sad': Redhill thieves steal and torch Us in a Bus charity van

Police are investigating the incident and a crowdfunder has now been launched

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/it-incredibly-sad-redhill-thieves-16931705

Flat in Haslemere closed after residents endure 'drug dealing, violence and underage drinking'

The flat on The Meads in Haslemere has now been closed for three months by Surrey Police

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/flat-haslemere-closed-after-residents-16935344

Police called to Farncombe after 'youths seen carrying gun' that turned out to be toy

The incident is currently under investigation

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/police-called-farncombe-after-youths-16933468

Rape arrest after woman assaulted near Walton train station

A 28-year-old man has been arrested and released under investigation

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/rape-arrest-after-woman-assaulted-16933636

Mother of Whyteleafe FC player dies after suffering medical emergency before match

An upcoming fixture against Burgess Hill Town FC has been postponed "out of respect"

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/mother-whyteleafe-fc-player-dies-16932851

Woman grabbed by throat in Guildford pub toilets and friend punched in violent attack

Police attended The Row Barge after reports that two women were assaulted by another woman

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/woman-grabbed-around-throat-guildford-16931060

Former Tadworth accountant jailed after fraudulently transferring more than £140,000 to personal account

Alison Thomas, of Tadworth Street, was sentenced to 30 months' imprisonment for her offences

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/former-tadworth-accountant-jailed-after-16932230

Merstham man who admitted possessing 'awful' indecent images of children given community order

The images showed "children being awfully abused" according to the Judge

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/merstham-man-who-admitted-possessing-16932430

Tandridge District Council's chief executive resigns to 'seek opportunities elsewhere'

She is stepping down after more than six years in the role

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/tandridge-district-councils-chief-executive-16931151

Tributes paid to two Horley councillors who died within a day of each other

Serving councillor Valerie Marshall died suddenly while on holiday, a day after Linda Mabbett, who was forced to step down in May, died from cancer

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/tributes-paid-two-horley-councillors-16928089

Monday 16 September 2019

Homeless in Surrey: 'I'd go to sleep and sometimes hope that I wouldn't wake up'

Mark Battrum has been homeless twice in five years

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/homeless-surrey-id-go-sleep-16924984

Guildford councillor Gordon Jackson quits Conservatives over Brexit

"I really feel the Conservative Party has left me," said the former mayor and Conservative deputy leader

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/guildford-councillor-gordon-jackson-quits-16929017

Woman with ADHD and autism says she should be given chance to work

Only 9% of adults with learning disabilities in Surrey are in paid employment, according to government figures

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/woman-adhd-autism-says-should-16913829

Gatwick Airport facial scanners to replace checks by humans to speed up boarding

A trial was jointly run by Gatwick Airport Limited and easyJet and the plan is to now roll it out to eight North Terminal departure gates by 2022

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/gatwick-airport-facial-recognition-scanners-16926825

Staines Town FC manager Anthony Gale admits assaulting woman on Christmas Eve

Anthony Gale was handed a community order and must complete unpaid work after admitting the charges

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/anthony-gale-staines-town-assault-16925219

Englefield Green house party stabbing: Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder

The victim remains in a stable condition in hospital

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/englefield-green-house-party-stabbing-16927225

Former Surrey Police officer denies rape in Guildford Crown Court hearing

Derek Seekings is alleged to have raped a woman in Surrey on multiple occasions, including once while he was on duty

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/former-surrey-police-officer-denies-16926037

Warwick School in Redhill rated 'requires improvement' in first Ofsted inspection since academy conversion

Head teacher Kerry Oakley was described as "ambitious" but unusually high staff absence has hindered progress

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/warwick-school-redhill-ofsted-rating-16925946

Greenshaw Learning Trust mooted to take over Farncombe Broadwater School halfway through school year

The trust has courted controversy in the past for its strict approach

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/greenshaw-learning-trust-broadwater-school-16925776

Plan to widen A23 in Hooley to two lanes in both directions put on hold

Highways England had planned to begin work on the £3.8 million project in the current financial year

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/a23-widening-scheme-highways-england-16925450

Plan to widen A23 in Hooley to two lanes in both directions put on hold

Highways England had planned to begin work on the £3.8 million project in the current financial year

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/plan-widen-a23-hooley-two-16925450

Free Guildford town centre shuttle bus could resume 10 years after service was scrapped

The service would run from the railway station and take people around Guildford town centre, but some have questioned whether reviving the service would be cost effective

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/free-guildford-town-centre-shuttle-16924767

Surrey County Council referred families to social services without them knowing

“We just had an open door. Families were being referred without formal consent or knowledge at times"

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/surrey-county-council-social-services-16913230

Surrey Heath Borough Council spent £10k on 'private' toilet near chief executive Karen Whelan's office

A total of £38,574 has been spent on the refurbishment of the ladies toilets and the installation of a "private toilet"

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/surrey-heath-council-money-toilets-16916334

Sunday 15 September 2019

Behind-the-scenes at HMP Send, the women's prison that trains hairdressers, baristas and gardeners

SurreyLive was given a tour of the women's prison near Ockham to see its work rehabilitating serious offenders

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/behind-scenes-hmp-send-womens-16907927

Further images released after child bitten by French bulldog at Chertsey Bridge Hotel

Police continue to search for a man and woman following the attack in Chertsey, which left a child with facial injuries

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/further-images-released-after-child-16923153

Guildford vs Woking: Which town comes out on top?

SurreyLive compares the two towns and then you can decide which one is the best

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/guildford-vs-woking-town-comes-16913301

Crispin Blunt 'betrayed' after Sam Gyimah defects to Liberal Democrats

"It’s clear you’ve only been in this business for yourself"

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/crispin-blunt-betrayed-after-sam-16921380

Saturday 14 September 2019

The top 15 highest-grossing films made in Surrey and Hampshire

Surrey and Hampshire are home to some unique filming locations

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/highest-grossing-films-surrey-hampshire-16900232

Father of two to run for 24 hours in memory of boy who died from cancer

Alex Crump expects to clock up 125 miles during his challenge and burn more than 17,000 calories

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/father-two-run-24-hours-16909237

Meet the South African pastor who washes the feet of presidents and prostitutes

Dave Cape has carried a cross and bowl in more than 30 countries over the past three decades washing feet and talking about his religion

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/meet-south-african-pastor-who-16898762

Motorcyclist dies after crash with van near Dorking

His next of kin has been informed

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/motorcyclist-dies-after-crash-van-16920797

Injured man found in blood-stained street after being stabbed at 'crazy' Englefield Green house party

Residents in Englefield Green describe youths on the street as the party "kicked off" late at night

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/injured-man-found-blood-stained-16920359

Pictures released of pair who 'wreaked havoc' during south-west Surrey crime spree

The pair, along with another man, are facing time behind bars after carrying out multiple thefts in Godalming, Farncombe and Cranleigh

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/pictures-released-pair-who-wreaked-16920356

Passenger, 54, dies following two car crashes in five minutes in Horsham

An air ambulance was called to the scene of the fatal crash in Horsham

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/passenger-54-dies-following-two-16913010

The areas of Woking where you are most and least likely to be burgled

Police statistics reveal the number of burglaries reported in the Woking borough in the first seven months of the year

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/woking-byfleet-knaphill-burglary-crime-16901762

Woman, 20, arrested following death of Guildford man in A30 crash near Ashford

The man, named locally as Nathan Smith, was pronounced dead at the scene

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/a30-crash-nathan-smith-clockhouse-16918506

Friday 13 September 2019

Starbucks wants to open in Dorking, and people aren't happy

The coffee shop giant plans to set up home at the site of the former Edinburgh Woollen Mill shop

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/starbucks-wants-open-dorking-people-16907944

Concern as block of 57 flats approved with only 37 parking spaces

It's been claimed Reigate and Banstead Borough Council is creating 'a real problem' for the future

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/concern-block-57-flats-approved-16910493

Gatwick Airport says controversial flightpath Route 4 'will not revert to original route'

But campaigners have been told the flightpath - which has generated 12,000 complaints - will be changed in December

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/gatwick-airport-says-controversial-flightpath-16907415

Man who groped two women and masturbated in public in Walton avoids prison

Marko Beilik grabbed two women on the bottom in Walton and Weybridge and was twice seen watching porn and masturbating in his car in a residential street

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/man-who-groped-two-women-16917166

Redhill cinema to finally reopen after year-long refurbishment with cheap ticket deal

It was initially due to be shut for one month for renovation work

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/when-redhill-harlequin-cinema-reopening-16916625

Dad of three started 'rolling maul' in Knaphill's The Surrey pub, court hears

John Smith threw a man over the bar's pool table, punched the man's wife in the face and knocked two men to the floor

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/the-surrey-pub-knaphill-court-16914540

Surrey mum admits to injuring baby in heated housework row with husband

She chucked a glass, which ricocheted onto her baby

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/surrey-mum-admits-injuring-baby-16910956

Libraries in Australia, Denmark and America could hold secret to redesign of service in Surrey

Surrey County Council says it will be looking at how buildings are used and whether libraries need to move as part of £250m savings drive

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/libraries-australia-denmark-america-could-16912828

Teen, 16, suffers fractured eye socket in huge fight outside Frimley Tesco Express

"We are sure it would have been an obviously unusual sight with a large group of teenagers fighting in the street"

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/frimley-tesco-express-fight-teenagers-16913786

Protesters fighting new Woking FC stadium plans to hold public meeting

South Woking Action Group is against plans to build 1,100 new homes on site, as well as increase stadium's capacity from 6,000 to 10,000

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/protesters-fighting-new-woking-fc-16913572

Surrey Fire and Rescue Service firefighters threatened with sack over posts on social media

Firefighters have been warned they will face disciplinary action for political posts

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/surrey-fire-rescue-service-firefighters-16909451

Farncombe Tandoori restaurant improves food hygiene rating to three stars

Farncombe Tandoori requested a Food Hygiene Rating Scheme revisit after receiving a zero rating in March

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/farncombe-tandoori-restaurant-hygiene-rating-16911784

Thursday 12 September 2019

Hog's Back Brewery to hots sixth annual hop-harvest party and expects 2,000 visitors

"Its ironic there are so many Cornish beers in Surrey, I want to see Surrey beers take the fight back to them."

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/hogs-back-brewery-hots-sixth-16904510

Omid Djalili to perform gig at The Station pub in Epsom

Your chance to see one of the top British comedians in a pub environment

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/omid-djalili-perform-gig-station-16902695

Driver caught having a wee on M25 leaving his car in queues near A3 Wisley

Not the best time to have been caught short

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/driver-caught-having-wee-m25-16911116

Guildford drug addict has burglary sentencing deferred until next year on condition of good behaviour

The court heard he was “stealing to fund his drug habit”

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/guildford-drug-addict-burglary-sentencing-16910761

Four injured after coach and lorry crash on M25 near Chertsey that left driver 'trapped'

The coach driver was trapped for an hour after the crash, which caused heavy traffic during rush hour on the M25

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/four-injured-after-coach-lorry-16910658

Motorcyclist airlifted to hospital with 'potentially serious injuries' after M26 crash

Police are carrying out accident investigation work at the scene

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/motorcyclist-airlifted-hospital-potentially-serious-16910606

High-rise building could be built next to Epsom town centre

Supporters say it will bring much needed housing, but opponents say it is out of character with the town

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/high-rise-building-could-built-16879053

Runnymede Borough Council uses Nectar points to fund emergency kits for homeless people

Around £1,000 worth was transferred into charity accounts

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/runnymede-borough-council-uses-nectar-16906694

'Incompetent' drug dealer jailed after he was caught in Woking Park with heroin and crack

Rickane Moe-Smith was found with drugs in his boxer shorts after police saw him behaving suspiciously in Woking Park

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/incompetent-drug-dealer-jailed-after-16902780

Spelthorne council's 16 requirements to be able to support Heathrow Airport expansion

Consultation on Heathrow Airport Limited's masterplan for expansion ends this week

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/spelthorne-council-heathrow-airport-expansion-16907379

McFly star Danny Jones signs for Cobham Football Club ahead of announcing O2 Arena show

Danny Jones was signed by the club after impressing during preparations for Soccer Aid

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/mcfly-o2-arena-danny-jones-16907553

Surrey retailers warned that underage test alcohol purchasers could be paying them a visit

Test purchasers are likely to be operating throughout the county this autumn

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/surrey-retailers-warned-underage-test-16897011

Two arrests in Warlingham on suspicion of carrying CS spray and moped theft

Officers were called to Leas Road following reports of suspicious behaviour from two males appearing to steal a moped

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/two-arrests-warlingham-suspicion-carrying-16906477

The Surrey school preparing its students for smashing gender stereotypes in the workplace

Tormead School is an independent day school with more than 700 pupils aged 4-18 years old

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/special-features/surrey-school-preparing-students-smashing-16561007

Meet Mrs Joanna Wright, King Edward’s first female Head in the history of the School

King Edward's Witley is an independent day and boarding school for girls and boys aged 11 to 18

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/special-features/meet-mrs-joanna-wright-king-16785155

How a Surrey school is preparing students for an uncertain future

RGS Guildford provides a tailored education for boys to ensure they have the skills for successful careers

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/special-features/how-surrey-school-preparing-students-16573517

UKOG oil boss lauds Horse Hill drilling approval as 'landmark milestone' for company

Campaigners against the development vow to seek legal action

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/horse-hill-oil-drilling-decision-16903680

Wednesday 11 September 2019

Police search for missing 61-year-old Linda Harper from Leatherhead

Her family are becoming "increasingly concerned" over her welfare

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/linda-harper-leatherhead-missing-epsom-16905059

'She really wants to walk again': Chessington family fundraising for daughter after horrific motorbike crash

27-year-old Cody Donovan is lucky to be alive after the crash and now needs extensive physiotherapy to help her walk again

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/she-really-wants-walk-again-16904472

Police searching for missing Woking woman Melanie Harding not seen since Saturday

Anyone with information is asked to get in touch

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/police-searching-missing-woking-woman-16904159

Thieves jailed over 'widespread' south-west Surrey crime spree that saw them commit 88 separate offences

Prosecutor Tessa Shroff highlighted the impact of the spree in Godalming, Farncombe and Cranleigh, where residents "had previously felt so safe that they left their cars unlocked and didn't require alarms on their pubs or small businesses"

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/thieves-jailed-over-widespread-south-16902106

'Professional' burglars who were 'in the UK to steal' jailed over £75,000 jewellery thefts

Juan Salas Alfaro and Patricio Tosso Navarro had both come to the UK from South America to commit burglaries, but were arrested after a short police chase in Cobham

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/professional-burglars-who-were-in-16902495

Surrey and Sussex police forced to close puppy foster carer applications after 'overwhelming interest'

The dog unit has seemingly been inundated with responses

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/surrey-sussex-police-forced-close-16902142

Four new Horse Hill oil wells approved by Surrey County Council despite residents earthquake fears

The application our new hydrocarbon wells and a water reinjection well has been approved

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/four-new-horse-hill-oil-16901680

Police seek witnesses after huge Worcester Park fire that destroyed block of flats

Councillors have set up a crowdfunding campaign in an attempt to raise £23,000 for the families, £1,000 for each of the 23 affected

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/worcester-park-fire-police-witnesses-16900345

Reigate father of three killed in A23 Hooley crash was 'irreplaceable' says family

Ross Hunt from Reigate died in a collision between a motorbike and a flat-bed lorry

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/reigate-father-three-killed-a23-16899520

Merrist Wood College – the multi-award winning 400 acre outdoor classroom in the heart of Surrey

The College is home to meerkats, snakes and alpacas and you can meet them all at one of its upcoming open events

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/special-features/merrist-wood-college--multi-16636115

The A-Z of life at Collingwood College - a high-performing specialist academy in Camberley

The Surrey school teaches 1,800 students from ages 11-18

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/special-features/z-life-collingwood-college-high-16703566

Tuesday 10 September 2019

More student housing in Guildford's Walnut Tree Close recommended for approval despite claim it's 'oppressive'

The proposal is the latest for student accommodation in the area, and would see the number of student rooms in Walnut Tree Close increase to more than 900

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/more-student-housing-guildfords-walnut-16896124

Elmbridge Local Plan could include 166 homes built on Cobham Rugby Club site

Building on Cobham Rugby Club would preserve all the green belt land that has been earmarked

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/elmbridge-local-plan-could-include-16778181

Community rallies round after Worcester Park fire as £11k raised for families

Volunteers are busy sorting donations for the affected residents

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/community-rallies-round-after-worcester-16896300

Woman 'touched inappropriately' in Guildford York Road underpass

Police have appealed for witnesses to come forward after a man in his 30s touched a woman inappropriately before running off

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/woman-touched-inappropriately-guildford-york-16897654

Woman taken to hospital as a priority after car overturns in Chessington

Pictures from the scene show the overturned car close to a set of traffic lights and railings

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/woman-taken-hospital-priority-after-16895150

Police search for missing Emma Carter from Sunbury as officers grow 'increasingly concerned for her whereabouts'

Emma Carter has been missing for nearly 24 hours, police said.

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/police-search-missing-emma-carter-16896989

Duchess of Cambridge opens RHS Wisley Back to Nature children's health garden

The Duchess opened her Back to Nature garden, which is inspired by previous spaces she has co-created with landscape artists and with input from the RHS

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/duchess-cambridge-opens-rhs-wisley-16895316

Stanwell terrorist Vincent Fuller jailed over frenzied rampage in bid to 'murder a muslim'

Vincent Fuller, 50,admitted the attempted murder of 19-year-old Dimitar Mihaylov, a British roofer with Bulgarian heritage in Stanwell

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/vincent-fuller-stanwell-terrorist-stabbing-16867403

Dorking brothers jailed for Goodwyns estate assault that left victim with broken jaw

Drug addict Oliver Quinn and his brother James Quinn, currently serving a prison sentence for robbery, pleaded guilty to attacking a 40-year-old man on the Goodwyns estate and breaking his jaw

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/dorking-brothers-jailed-goodwyns-estate-16894315

Flowers and tributes left for Guildford man Nathan Smith killed in A30 crash near Ashford

A family friend told Surrey Live: "He was an absolute gentleman loved by so many"

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/nathan-smith-died-guildford-a30-16888173

Decision to increase A25 speed limit at Bletchingley could be legally challenged

Over 500 residents signed a petition opposing the increase from 30mph to 40mph

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/decision-increase-a25-speed-limit-16893000

Monday 9 September 2019

Redhill Opticians targeted by 'brazen' thief who stole £1,000 worth of designer glasses

He pocketed Prada and Gucci frames while the shop was still open

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/redhill-opticians-targeted-brazen-thief-16879646

Locals blasted for moaning about noise of truck convoy for Ashford cancer teen Alfie Ward

Some 162 colourful trucks, some wrapped in characters from Toy Story and The Waking Dead, rumbled through towns as truckers made their way to a fundraiser at Royal Windsor Racecourse

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/alfie-ward-truck-convoy-noise-16887781

MPs call for outright ban on pavement parking as committee criticises Department for Transport inaction

Surrey has seen plenty of cases of the parking practice

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/mps-call-ban-pavement-parking-16891174

Youths in Shepperton hiding in bushes threw rocks and bricks at passing cars, say police

A motorist claims he was advised by police to leave the area in case more bricks were thrown

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/youths-shepperton-hiding-bushes-threw-16890331

Man who sexually assaulted girl in Leatherhead arrested in Spain after seven years on run

Arik Amir fled to Israel shortly before his sentencing

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/man-who-sexually-assaulted-girl-16890624

Child suffers facial injuries after being bitten by French bulldog at Chertsey pub

Police have released a CCTV image of a man officers would like to speak to following the attack

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/child-suffers-facial-injuries-after-16890373

M3 coach fire near Lightwater closes motorway and significantly damages road surface

Pictures from the scene show the burnt out coach sitting in lane one

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/m3-coach-fire-near-lightwater-16888109

Huge hidden Kingston cannabis farm discovered by police drone on disused private land

Officers remain at the scene and are making arrangements for more than 150 plants to be removed

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/huge-hidden-kingston-cannabis-farm-16887801

Teens jailed following 'ferocious' Chessington attack that left boy, 15, fighting for his life

The victim was stabbed in the chest and required emergency surgery to save his life, the Met Police says

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/teens-jailed-following-ferocious-chessington-16887951

'Intense fire' destroys four-storey block of flats in Worcester Park

The cause of the fire is currently being investigated

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/intense-fire-destroys-four-storey-16887900

The Surrey college which uses VR to train cabin crew and aspiring house builders

Guildford College offers the latest technology as well as a simulated aircraft cabin to help its students

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/special-features/surrey-college-uses-vr-train-16636130

Teenager jailed for causing head-on Limpsfield crash while driving on wrong side of road

He and his passenger both suffered serious injuries

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/teenager-jailed-causing-head-limpsfield-16886734

Inside the Surrey school which has a dedicated wellbeing and resilience zone

Magna Carta has relational youth workers and a wellbeing room as part of its pioneering strategy

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/special-features/inside-surrey-school-dedicated-wellbeing-16562833

Man dies following multi-vehicle crash at A30 Clockhouse roundabout near Ashford

Police say a second man has been taken to hospital

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/man-dies-following-multi-vehicle-16885915

Sunday 8 September 2019

Woman who spends 20 hours a day lying in constant pain 'would rather be shot'

Erin Meegan, 34, currently lives in Perth, Australia, but is originally from East Molesey

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/erin-meegan-fundraising-surgery-16885176

Planned roadworks to disrupt traffic on M3, M23, M25, A23 and A3 in week ahead

Road users will need to keep an eye on these roadworks during their travels this week

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/planned-roadworks-disrupt-traffic-m3-16883135

Light Touch Clinic cosmetic doctor apologises for bugging patient consultations as ban lifted

Dr Natalie Blakely's clinic boasts former Eastenders actresses Martine McCutcheon and Charlie Brooks among its patients

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/light-touch-clinic-cosmetic-doctor-16882390

Saturday 7 September 2019

Effingham to celebrate dambusters' bouncing bomb inventor Sir Barnes Wallis

Surrey Second World War hero Sir Barnes Wallis also played an active role in his community

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/effingham-celebrate-dambusters-bouncing-bomb-16861069

Betchworth wheelchair racer in contention for next year's GB Paralympics team

Hugo Patteson-Knight only started racing five years ago - now he has his eyes on Tokyo

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/betchworth-wheelchair-racer-contention-next-16860924

'I will not be pushed out by people who care not one jot'

Former Chancellor Philip Hammond writes for SurreyLive following his deselection from the Conservative Party

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/philip-hammond-brexit-conservative-party-16880609

200 tonnes of waste dumped near burial ground of First and Second World War heroes

The shredded waste was found near Ashford Burial Ground

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/200-tonnes-waste-dumped-near-16882398

Godalming Town Council cancels fireworks display due to lack of staff resources and financial losses

The decision to cancel the event has divided opinion among members on the council

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/godalming-town-council-cancels-fireworks-16881780

Chelsea star Ruben Loftus-Cheek's 6ft-high garden decking causes uproar

The three-tier structure was built three years ago - and a neighbour is not happy

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/ruben-loftus-cheek-chelsea-decking-16881600

Grade II listed chalet with Japanese water garden and indoor beach for sale in East Molesey

The property, in Hampton Court Road, is listed for £2,850,000

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/grade-ii-listed-chalet-japanese-16876342

Mum of murdered Breck Bednar wants harsh social media fines after fake Instagram account discovery

The fake account gained 55 followers and had a ridiculing profile which read: "I am a 14 year old gamer that owns a 2 million dollar bitcoin company although I am currently deceased"

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/breck-bednar-fake-instagram-account-16880808

Teenager found with stun gun in Dorking avoids jail as he believed it was torch

Melkior Beatrix, 18, appeared at Guildford Crown Court and was given a suspended sentence of 15 months

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/teenager-found-stun-gun-dorking-16880560

Friday 6 September 2019

'Racist' Stanwell man vowed to 'kill all Muslims' before attempted murder in Tesco car park

Vincent Fuller tried to murder the teen the day after the Christchurch mosque terror attacks

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/vincent-fuller-stanwell-terror-sentence-16879483

The multi-million pound investment plans that will 'greatly improve pedestrian experience' in Camberley

Around £4.4 million is being pumped into transforming the town

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/multi-million-pound-investment-plans-16878410

FOUND: Surrey Police searching for Knaphill 14-year-old boy missing after leaving home overnight and not returning

Police confirmed that the teenager has now been located

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/missing-boy-appeal-knaphill-found-16877381

Surrey County Council won't pay sick child's school travel as it's half-a-mile too far away

Hayden McCarthy, 11, has a rare condition which means he could have a seizure at any time

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/hayden-mccarthy-school-travel-surrey-16875228

The areas of Aldershot, Farnborough and Fleet where you are most likely to be burgled

A total of 466 burglaries have taken place across Rushmoor and Hart so far this year

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/areas-aldershot-farnborough-fleet-you-16877132

Man who failed to appear in court likely to be in Epsom and Ewell

Steven Morris breached his licence conditions with regards to theft offences

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/man-who-failed-appear-court-16876436

Surrey Police searching for Knaphill 14-year-old boy missing after leaving home overnight and not returning

The public has been urged to look out for the teenager

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/missing-boy-nathan-sandall-knaphill-16877381

Fetcham railway bridge pigeon poo problems continues to pose 'serious hazard to public health'

One residents says it's causing a 'serious hazard' to public health

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/fetcham-railway-bridge-pigeon-poo-16875543

Stretch of River Thames a 'no-go area' due to faeces and aggressive behaviour, say residents

Three Surrey councils are looking at getting more powers to tackle unauthorised moorings

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/stretch-river-thames-no-go-16872406

Large police activity in Tadworth as officers execute arrest warrant in residential road

Other details are limited as enquiries remain ongoing

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/large-police-activity-tadworth-officers-16875126

Most and least dangerous areas of Guildford so far in 2019 according to crime stats

Stats from the first six months have been analysed and ranked

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/most-least-dangerous-areas-guildford-16872918

Burpham five-year-old girl back to school despite continuing treatment for rare eye cancer

Olivia Lodge will be heading back to school despite undergoing further cancer treatment

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/burpham-five-year-old-girl-16864979

Guildford planning committee chair accused of 'bullying' at Tannery Lane development meeting

Councillors initially rejected the Tannery Lane scheme, but changed their minds in a second vote after being told their reasons were not "robust" enough

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/guildford-planning-committee-chair-accused-16869769

Thursday 5 September 2019

What's happening with Surrey's GP surgeries? Patients scramble for places as three set to close

One patient said the closure of a Guildford surgery will inevitably put pressure on neighbouring practices

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/whats-happening-surreys-gp-surgeries-16863113

Serial offender banned from Egham Tesco for 10 years after racially abusing member of staff

This was the 52nd time Richard Rickman had appeared in court and his 110th offence

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/serial-offender-banned-egham-tesco-16872470

22-year-old admits stabbing outside Guildford's Bar Thirteen

The incident saw two people hospitalised, including one who had to be taken to a major trauma centre

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/22-year-old-admits-stabbing-16872594

Walton accident sees biker suffer 'serious injuries' in crash with bus

The crash occurred at almost the same time as an incident on the M25 in which another motorist was seriously injured

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/walton-crash-accident-air-ambulance-16872747

M25 closure near Godstone caused by crash that left van driver with 'serious injuries'

The drivers of the other two vehicles involved are reported to have been uninjured

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/m25-closure-near-godstone-caused-16872254

De-selected Guildford MP Anne Milton calls for second referendum - with more than two options

The former Conservative MP speaks out after losing Tory party whip having backed motion to block a no-deal Brexit

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/de-selected-guildford-mp-anne-16870073

Teen who stabbed rival in 'turf war' near Reigate sentenced with detention and training order

The attack happened in Potters Way, Woodhatch

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/teen-who-stabbed-rival-turf-16869385

Ashtead mother's campaign for all residential roads in village to be 20mph gains support

Surrey County Council reviewed its speed limit policy six months ago

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/ashtead-mothers-campaign-residential-roads-16869295

Huge tarantula found at petrol station along A3 near Guildford

The stray spider was found scuttling across the car park at the BP Wisley South petrol garage

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/huge-tarantula-found-petrol-station-16869161

The Guildford neighbourhoods where you're most and least likely to be burgled

Burglaries in Guildford fell by more than 10% compared to the first half of last year, but there was still an average of 53 a month

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/guildford-neighbourhoods-youre-most-least-16868259

Picture shows what £8.5m Langley Vale war memorial and nature reserve will look like

There are big plans across three Surrey boroughs for a war memorial and nature reserve near Epsom Downs and Ashtead

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/picture-shows-what-85m-langley-16807617

Wednesday 4 September 2019

Most popular baby names in each Surrey district and borough according to most recent data

Emily and Sienna were the top girls' names in Surrey Heath while those in Reigate and Banstead preferred Olivia

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/most-popular-baby-names-each-16866038

Surrey's most popular schools according to Department for Education data

Figures compare the number of first preference applications in primary and secondary schools with the number of places those schools offered

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/surreys-most-popular-schools-according-16863992

Mum fighting to get autistic son out of residential care home seeks legal advice

Linda Parish claims Surrey County Council has wrongly assessed that her son Sam Derici does not have the mental capacity to make decisions for himself

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/mum-fighting-autistic-son-out-16865913

Five arrested and one man charged in connection with Co-Op machete attack near Farnborough

One man has been charged with drug offences

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/five-arrested-one-man-charged-16866059

Chobham driver who killed motorcyclist John Giles given suspended jail term

James Griffin was cleared of causing death by dangerous driving but had previously pleaded guilty to a lesser charge of causing death by careless driving

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/chobham-driver-who-killed-motorcyclist-16863789

Cows with heads stuck in feeding trough near Dorking are freed by firefighters

"God knows how they got into that position," said farmer Hugh Broom

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/cows-heads-stuck-feeding-trough-16865549

Porsche driver on cocaine crashed in Rudgwick after taking bend too fast while 'showing off'

Martin Skinner, a property developer, caused life-changing injuries to his passenger when he crashed just outside Surrey

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/porsche-driver-cocaine-crashed-rudgwick-16864244

Look For A Book craze hits Surrey as children's stories are hidden around county

Youngsters are enjoying the hunt for literature around Surrey and Hampshire

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/look-book-craze-hits-surrey-16829732

Egham charity rescue young swan left without family after getting tangled in unattended fishing hook

Swans being injured by fishing hook is becoming a "real problem" across Surrey and surrounding areas

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/egham-charity-rescue-young-swan-16863035

Drug dealer caught in West Molesey with cocaine hidden in deodorant bottle

Bledar Bytyci has been jailed for three years

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/drug-dealer-caught-west-molesey-16863114

Merstham Estate 'cut off' as Metrobus says it had no warning of Bletchingley Road closure

The 430 and 435 will not enter the estate until the works are complete, says Metrobus

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/merstham-estate-cut-off-metrobus-16852495

Surrey set for first winter Pride event in Guildford to coincide with World AIDS Day

The celebration will feature live entertainment and stalls promoting services for the LGBTQ+ community

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/lgbt-pride-surrey-events-guildford-16862177

Spelthorne Borough Council says it cannot support Heathrow Airport expansion in its current form

Councillors say demands for residents must be met if it can support masterplan

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/spelthorne-borough-council-says-cannot-16861668

Tuesday 3 September 2019

New signage to be installed at problem A3 Starbucks to resolve 'driver confusion'

Euro Garages said it is working with Highways England after numerous crashes at the site

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/new-signage-installed-problem-a3-16860296

Criminals jailed in Surrey's courts in August 2019 include paedophiles and burglars

A burglar who caused the death of a pensioner and a couple who abused a child were among those put behind bars

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/criminals-jailed-surreys-courts-august-16854422

Drivers escape uninjured from horror crash near Woking that left cars smashed and upside down

One of the drivers gave a roadside breath reading of 69

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/drivers-walk-away-horror-crash-16859484

Addlestone Darley Dene pupils can't go back to school on time due to overrunning building works

The primary school has voiced its frustration in a letter to parents

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/addlestone-darley-dene-pupils-cant-16861071

Neighbours 'scared going to bed at night' following drug-related antisocial behaviour

Despite a three-month closure order on the address residents fear a return of disruption once it expires

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/neighbours-scared-going-bed-night-16859911

More than 100 Frankie & Benny's and Chiquito restaurants set to shut

Some restaurant sites have been identified as being based in "structurally unattractive locations"

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/more-100-frankie--bennys-16858893

The Surrey MPs who may be deselected if they vote against Boris Johnson's Brexit plans

Some Conservative MPs are threatening to rebel over Brexit and a no deal

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/brexit-conservative-tory-mp-deselected-16858185

Farncombe cash point filled with flammable gas and petrol during attempted burglary at shop

The gang of four tried to set a cash machine alight

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/farncombe-cash-point-filled-flammable-16858363

Debate over future of Epsom’s Wells Community Centre continues as Chris Grayling weighs in

Supporters of the Wells Centre consider it an essential asset for a growing housing population, while critics say it is not good value for money

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/debate-over-future-epsoms-wells-16841705

GBH arrest after Guildford Bedford Road fight with Surrey Police appealing for witnesses

One man has been arrested and released under investigation

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/gbh-arrest-after-guildford-bedford-16857692

Epsom and Ewell crime stats show areas you're most and least likely to be burgled

The worst affected area saw 20 break-ins in January alone

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/epsom-ewell-crime-stats-show-16854773

Cyclist 'pushed into the road' and threatened in West Molesey road rage incident

Officers want to locate a white man in his 50s or 60s in connection with the incident

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/cyclist-pushed-road-threatened-west-16856097

Cobham public toilet rape suspect released on police bail under investigation

The 20-year-old from Uxbridge cannot be named for legal reasons

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/cobham-public-toilet-rape-suspect-16856123

Man pleads guilty to crushing three-year-old Alfie Lamb to death with car seat in Sutton

Alfie Lamb died from the injuries caused by Stephen Waterson

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/man-pleads-guilty-crushing-three-16856154

Guildford property closed by Surrey Police after residents suffer years of drug-related antisocial behaviour

"Residents were left scared and intimidated after witnessing violent disturbances at the address and being subjected to verbal abuse and threats"

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/guildford-property-closed-surrey-police-16855255

Monday 2 September 2019

Dorking's Great British Bake Off 2019 contestant Jamie Finn ready for biscuit week

Bookies don't fancy him to win - but we're backing him! Come on Jamie!

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/great-british-bake-jamie-finn-16851816

Ex-Chelsea and Fulham keeper Mark Schwarzer on his career and life in Surrey

Fulham were a "band of misfits" with a manager written off, that reached a European final...

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/elmbridge-resident-premier-league-winner-16852736

Dorking's Great British Bake Off 2019 contestant Jamie Finn ready for biscuit week

Bookies don't fancy him to win - but we're backing him! Come on Jamie!

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/great-british-bake-jamie-finn-16851816

Surrey's 10 best GP surgeries according to patients' ratings

In the 2019 GP Patient Survey practices were judged on areas including reception staff attitude and trust in GPs

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/surrey-gp-doctor-surgeries-ratings-16850735

Floral tributes left at scene of A23 Hooley crash that killed motorcyclist 'Ross'

A collection of flowers and cards have been left at the scene of the fatal crash

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/a23-hooley-crash-died-fatal-16854244

Surrey Police looking to speak to 'stocky' man over burglaries in Epsom, Tadworth and Fetcham

Officers would like to speak to Mariusz Zielinski who has links to Surrey and Sutton

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/surrey-police-looking-speak-stocky-16853747

Four remanded over 'attempted murder' at Weybridge Shell garage

The victim remains in hospital with multiple stab wounds, which have been assessed as serious but not life-threatening

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/four-remanded-over-attempted-murder-16853111

Ashford benefit fraudster Tracey Bulley given community order after council prosecutes her

Tracey Bulley concealed her income and living arrangements

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/ashford-benefit-fraudster-tracey-bulley-16852186

Petition launched to fix noisy, bumpy M25 between Junctions 8 and 9

The concrete slabs currently result in a rackety, bumpy ride

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/m25-reigate-leatherhead-petition-noisy-16836282

A3 traffic warning ahead of RHS Garden Wisley Show

RHS Garden Wisley Show 2019 coincides with the start of the autumn term for schools in Surrey

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/whats-on/family-kids-news/a3-traffic-wisley-flower-show-16829933

Brookwood crash leaves motorcyclist seriously injured

He was airlifted to hospital from the scene of the crash in Connaught Road

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/brookwood-crash-leaves-motorcyclist-seriously-16851602

Howard of Effingham developers want another 55 homes on green belt as costs spiral

Berkeley Homes did not say whether the whole scheme would fall through if planning permission for the extra homes was refused

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/howard-effingham-developers-want-another-16850064

Michael Gove's face drawn in sand in massive portrait to remind him of Brexit comment

The campaign group Led By Donkeys has created the giant art attack in Redcar, Yorkshire

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/michael-goves-face-drawn-sand-16851130

Sunday 1 September 2019

M25, A3, M3 and M4 roadworks for Surrey drivers to be aware of this week

Litter clearance, smart motorway improvement works, road resurfacing and survey works are all set to take place

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/m25-a3-m3-m4-roadworks-16849372

Four charged with attempted murder following attack at Weybridge Shell petrol station

A man suffered non-life threatening injuries in the attack

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/weybridge-shell-petrol-attempted-murder-16849696

Guildford couple pay £500 for chicken to come 'back from the dead' after fox mauling

It was a lucky escape for bird after a fox got hold of her

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/guildford-couple-pay-500-chicken-16849321

Ex-East Surrey College student jailed for stalking teenage girls and pointing 'gun' at police officers

He wielded an imitation handgun at officers who were arresting him

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/ex-east-surrey-college-student-16841777

Weybridge Shell petrol station cordoned off by police after 'fight' leaves area 'covered in blood'

Despite repeated requests, Surrey Police has not provided any further details

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/weybridge-police-cordon-shell-petrol-16848691

Police and 30 volunteers searching for missing Horsham man last seen in Redhill

James Mitchell, from Horsham, was last seen in Redhill

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/police-30-volunteers-searching-missing-16848576

Four of Surrey Police's most wanted men who are on the run

Michael Smith, Keiron Dodge, Jason Williams and Gregory Lucas are all on the run

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/four-surrey-polices-most-wanted-16847688

Surrey and Sussex Police applications open to find foster families for their trainee dogs

Food, equipment, training and vet care will all be paid for

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/surrey-sussex-police-applications-open-16847414