Monday 31 December 2018

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Man stabbed in leg in Chertsey released from hospital

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Guildford set for first fleet of all-electric buses

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

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

Two taken to hospital following three-car Farnham crash

The crash happened on Sunday morning

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sunday 30 December 2018

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A passenger was taken to hospital with 'serious injuries'

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

Three arrested over attack that hospitalised man in Ash

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

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

Saturday 29 December 2018

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

Surrey Police has released a renewed appeal for witnesses

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

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

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

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

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

Zac Alexander failed to appear at court on December 12

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

Friday 28 December 2018

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Thursday 27 December 2018

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

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

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

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

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

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

Gatwick Airport sold to French investors for £2.9bn

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

"If I could close it down tomorrow I would"

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

Wednesday 26 December 2018

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

His next of kin have been informed

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

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

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

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

Firefighters battle house fire in West Molesey on Christmas Day

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

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

Tuesday 25 December 2018

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

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

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

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

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

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

Monday 24 December 2018

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Police are looking for witnesses or dash cam footage

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Meet the Christmas Day hospital heroes working while the county indulges

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Staff 'have their hair pulled' in Lightwater robbery

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

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

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

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

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

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

Signals can cause problems for pilots and air traffic control

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

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

Fancy a warm up for a Christmas quiz?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Police are trying to piece together what happened that night

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

Sunday 23 December 2018

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Saturday 22 December 2018

19 things about Christmas in Surrey that make us grumpy

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

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

Woking builder attempts world record for most Christmas lights on house

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Two arrests made in connection with Gatwick Airport drone disruption

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

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

Friday 21 December 2018

13 independent Surrey shops perfect for last minute Christmas shopping

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

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

Seven photos that epitomise Christmas in Surrey

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Thursday 20 December 2018

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

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

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

Sunbury mother faces homelessness after deaths of parents and partner

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ex-Meadhurst School head fined for unlawfully transferring pupil data

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

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

Teenager charged following stabbing at Weybridge train station

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Wednesday 19 December 2018

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The driver was assaulted before emergency services arrived on the scene

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

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

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

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

Fire 'started deliberately' at Camberley home prompts police manhunt

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A pedestrian was assaulted in Byfleet on Saturday night

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tuesday 18 December 2018

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Two arrests in connection with alleged sexual assault outside Farnham library

An unconscious woman was found outside Farnham library on December 9

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

Gatwick-based staff cancel strike after being offered better pay

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Monday 17 December 2018

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sunday 16 December 2018

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sofia Joanne Sheath survived after being born with a heart defect

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Do you agree with these Deliveroo favourites?

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

Drink driver arrested after car smashes into house in Godalming

Drink or drive, not both, Surrey Police reiterated

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

5 top tips to avoid festive food poisoning this Christmas

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

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

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

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

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

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

There were delays on the major road for about two hours

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

Saturday 15 December 2018

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

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

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

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

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

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

CCTV images released following serious sexual assault outside Farnham library

An unconscious woman was found outside Farnham Library earlier this month

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

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

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

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

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

Probably not the wisest thing he's ever done

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

Further details released of man following Camberley sexual assault

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Friday 14 December 2018

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

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

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

Man knocked out and robbed by couple in residential Guildford street

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

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

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

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

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

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

His next of kin have been informed

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

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

The road was closed while emergency services attended the scene

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Thursday 13 December 2018

Horley High Street car park could be replaced with new shops

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Chief Constable Nick Ephgrave to leave Surrey Police for Met

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Thousands of passengers will face more disruption during the festive period

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

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

An enhanced police and security presence remains at the Egham campus

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Appeal to find missing man who was visiting family in Byfleet

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

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

Wednesday 12 December 2018

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Female pedestrian dies following collision with motorcycle in Aldershot

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

There are currently numerous Superdry stores in Surrey and nearby areas

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

Superdry considering store closures as shares plunge due to poor performance

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The High Street pub has been closed since March 2017

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tuesday 11 December 2018

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

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

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

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

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

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

The busiest and quietest train stations in Surrey revealed

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

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

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

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

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

Officers 'extremely concerned' for safety of missing Redhill teenager

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

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

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

“The actions of those passers by cannot be underestimated"

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Woman sexually assaulted in 'shocking' early hours Camberley attack

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

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

Image released of man following theft of BMW in Thames Ditton

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

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

Track circuit failure causes travel chaos for commuters at Woking station

Network Rail has apologised for the disruption

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Man charged over attempted child abduction at Egham Christmas fair

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

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

Monday 10 December 2018

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

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

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

The touching story behind new florist at Horley Railway Station

Gavin Lambert opened First Class Flowers in mid November

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sunday 9 December 2018

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Members of the public are warned not to approach him

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

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

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

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

Saturday 8 December 2018

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

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

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

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

What would you ask Santa if you got the chance?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Fire Challenge first started back in 2012

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The victim was left very shaken by the incident

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

Friday 7 December 2018

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

Driving home for Christmas may be the only option

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

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

Residents have launched a petition to save it

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Schools were subjected to a 'malicious email' in March

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A man remains in custody while the investigation continues

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Thursday 6 December 2018

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Leicester City helicopter crash investigation reveals fault that caused the tragedy

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

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

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

Police have launched an appeal after the incident on Sunday night

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

Wandsworth teenager 'wanted for burglary' in Epsom

Have you seen Patrick Ward?

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

Hospital warns of sickening dangers of acrylic nails on children

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

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

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

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

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

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

'O2 not registered on network' hit thousands of customers

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

Wednesday 5 December 2018

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

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

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

Woking cinema set for £6.6million upgrade following rodent issues

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The potential health risks include smoking, physical inactivity and obesity

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

Tuesday 4 December 2018

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

A memorial will be held at Guildford Cathedral this week

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Commuters left with just minor injuries following A3 Hindhead Tunnel crash

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

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

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

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

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

Monday 3 December 2018

How every Surrey council deals with complaints about about rogue landlords

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

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

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

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

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

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

Police are appealing for witnesses following the crash

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Surrey Police is appealing for witnesses of the criminal damage

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

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

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

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

Sunday 2 December 2018

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Saturday 1 December 2018

Farnham named the second happiest place to live in Great Britain

Rightmove publishes its Happy at Home Index every year

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

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

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

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

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

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

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/major-brexit-resignations-east-surrey-15491779

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

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

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/planned-rail-fare-rises-should-15492529

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

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

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/group-teenagers-seen-running-area-15489331

Seven people hospitalised following serious A322 crash in Lightwater

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

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/a322-crash-lightwater-m3-injured-15491334

Seven people hospitalised following serious A322 crash in Lightwater

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

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/seven-people-hospitalised-following-serious-15491334

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

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

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/pedestrian-hospital-serious-injuries-after-15491212

Friday 30 November 2018

Three-day music and beer festival can go ahead every year in Reigate's Priory Park

The inaugural festival is scheduled for July - but the council has insisted live music must finish by 10pm

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/three-day-music-beer-festival-15489000

Residents forced to evacuate homes after 'grenade' is found at Stanwell property

Police officers and a bomb disposal unit were called to an address in Viola Avenue on Friday morning (November 30) following the discovery

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/residents-forced-evacuate-homes-after-15489139

Wanted Dorking man arrested on suspicion of robbery and attempted robbery after handing himself in

Surrey Police have thanked the media and the public for their assistance

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/wanted-dorking-man-arrested-suspicion-15487684

Fire causes severe traffic delays in Aldershot and Farnham area as A331 is closed

There were delays of up to 46 minutes as a result of the road closure

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/traffic-aldershot-farnham-a331-fire-15486117

Department for Transport extend Oyster to Epsom but ticket prices won't get cheaper

The Oyster and pay-as-you-go system will be make access to the capital "even easier for commuters"

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/department-transport-extend-oyster-epsom-15485989

David Munro challenges every Surrey council to be 'sure' that it is not employing slaves

David Munro has called on leaders of all 11 borough and district councils and the county council in Surrey to delve deeper into the working practices of their contractors

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/david-munro-challenges-every-surrey-15486178

This Chertsey pub has launched cows in quilts to rival pigs in blankets this Christmas

It may be difficult to choose between the two

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/whats-on/shopping/chertsey-pub-launched-cows-quilts-15483221

'Extremely vulnerable' Reigate woman went missing after being treated by ambulance crew, police say

Police officers are appealing for help in finding Rosie Black, 26, who was last seen being treated by ambulance crews on Thursday (November 29)

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/extremely-vulnerable-reigate-woman-went-15485917

Thursday 29 November 2018

Campaign launched to shut down Woking cinema with "rodent problem" until "it is clean"

Concerned mum Lucy Craske says Ambassadors Cinema needs a "full and thorough Environmental Health Office visit"

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/campaign-launched-shut-down-woking-15485042

15-year-old Oxshott tech genius develops computer program to create stunning art

This teenager knows how to use neural networks which are computer systems modelled on the human brain

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/oxshott-student-art-computer-programme-15472964

Police hunt for Chertsey man wanted after breaching court order

Contact police if you have any information you think may be useful

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/police-hunt-chertsey-man-wanted-15483896

This Chertsey pub has launched cows in quilts to rival pigs in blankets this Christmas

It may be difficult to choose between the two

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/chertsey-pub-launched-cows-quilts-15483221

Kwasi Kwarteng calls for funding to 'clean up our borough' as antisocial behaviour rises

The MP for Spelthorne said the borough has "an issue with antisocial behaviour"

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/kwasi-kwarteng-calls-funding-clean-15440383

People released from Salfords custody centre are knocking on residents doors asking to use phones

Residents have raised concerns about ex-detainees appearing to be “left to their own devices” after being released

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/people-released-salfords-custody-centre-15483245

Witness appeal after 'fight' between two men on bus in Sunbury

A 57-year-old man was arrested after the incident

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/witness-appeal-after-fight-between-15482097

Woking Ambassadors Cinema and Theatre to remain open to public despite months of 'rodent problems'

Woking Borough Council has confirmed that the cinema has a "rodent problem"

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/woking-cinema-remain-open-public-15477125

Surrey PCC claims officers going 'beyond the call of duty' responding to people with mental health issues

David Munro says it is "not their role" to act as health care practitioners

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/surrey-pcc-claims-officers-going-15474325

21-year-old with links to Tandridge wanted for 'a number of' violent offences

If you see him, don't approach him, police warned.

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/21-year-old-links-tandridge-15480572

Arrest made after Redhill, 81, woman dies in collision with lorry

Officers continuing to appeal for witnesses

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/arrest-made-after-redhill-81-15478873

Wind warning for Godalming, Cranleigh and Farnham as Storm Diana pushes through UK

It's wet and windy today, so it may be best to stay indoors

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/wind-warning-godalming-cranleigh-farnham-15480453

Wednesday 28 November 2018

Cobham man reunited with Thai wife after winning three year long visa battle

The Dickson family have been reunited after spending three years apart

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/cobham-man-reunited-thai-wife-15471394

'Warning sign' of changes to Surrey's libraries as county council considers £4 million cuts

Cuts to cultural services could also threaten Surrey Arts, adult learning and the Surrey History Centre

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/warning-sign-changes-surreys-libraries-15455627

Technology successfully trialled in Guildford will make railway 'more reliable'

New technology is set to give track workers an extra 1,600 hours a year to carry out overnight maintenance and renewal work

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/technology-successfully-trialled-guildford-make-15477275

Schoolboy, 8, inspired by Alan Titchmarsh sets up gardening business to raise money for hospice

Stanley Parrott asked for a trough for his seventh birthday so he could raise cash for the Princess Alice Hospice in Esher and his five-year-old friend who has cerebral palsy

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/schoolboy-8-inspired-alan-titchmarsh-15477535

Councillors pledge to quit smoking after hearing how much habit costs NHS

Cllrs Alison Griffiths and Cameron McIntosh are quitting after hearing how much the habit costs the NHS

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/councillors-pledge-quit-smoking-after-15477031

Reward of up to £3,000 for information on wanted Dorking man following 'masked armed robberies'

Three people had been arrested in connection with the crimes, but police are still looking for this man

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/reward-up-3000-information-wanted-15477327

Storm Diana edges closer to Surrey as warning for wind moves towards South East

The yellow warning for wind has been expanded, meaning parts of the South East could be affected

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/storm-diana-edges-closer-surrey-15476645

Man wanted in connection with a 'number of alcohol thefts' from Walton supermarket

Surrey Police has released a photo of a man they would like to identify

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/man-wanted-connection-number-alcohol-15476090

Amount of domestic violence incidents reported to police in past five years has more than halved

CEO of Your Sanctuary, a domestic abuse charity based in Woking, believes it could be due to less people willing to go to the police

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/amount-domestic-violence-incidents-reported-15375457

Guildford Tories' annual dinner to be attended by Damian Hinds cancelled because of poor ticket sales

An email, seen by Surrey Live, said a turnout of less than 50 to the Secretary of State for Education's visit "reflects poorly on our organisation"

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/guildford-tories-annual-dinner-attended-15475860

Drivers on A322 Woking spent more than 200 days with roadworks and temporary traffic lights

There have been endless roadworks on the road, a resident said

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/drivers-a322-woking-spent-more-15458374

Oxted shop Chanterelle closes after 51 years as owner claims council does not support businesses

Owner Stephen Tee believes he is the longest-serving businessman in town

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/oxted-shop-chanterelle-closes-after-15469624

McLaren make changes in bid to end mid-afternoon gridlock outside Woking campus

Earlier shift times have been introduced after extensive discussions and months of planning

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/mclaren-make-changes-bid-end-15474486

Scrapping free bus passes will hit low income carers hard, says Tory councillor

Cllr Christine Richardson said "taking money away from these people is doing them a disservice"

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/scrapping-free-bus-passes-hit-15475635

Tuesday 27 November 2018

Here's your chance to become a Maze Master at The Crystal Maze

This could be a dream job for someone

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/heres-your-chance-become-maze-15471061

Cystic fibrosis patient from Woking fights for Orkambi to be made available on NHS

Veronica Lanzetta said a drug that is not available on the NHS could have made her childhood happier

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/cystic-fibrosis-patient-woking-fights-15455584

Appeal to find missing 'vulnerable' teenager from Chertsey last seen leaving for school

Princess Badilla was last seen wearing a navy school uniform with a white shirt

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/appeal-find-missing-vulnerable-teenager-15473281

Weybridge cosmetic surgeon's six-month ban for secretly recording 200 patients extended

Dr Natalie Blakely hired a private investigator to bug a colleague's confidential conversations at her Light Touch Clinic

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/weybridge-cosmetic-surgeons-six-month-15473053

Redhill woman, 81, dies six days after collision with lorry that left car overturned

Officers have issued photographs of a lorry they want to locate

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/redhill-woman-81-dies-six-15472138

'Strict requirements' imposed on Brockham oil drilling company by Environment Agency 'prevent 'unacceptable landscape risks'

Anti-oil drilling campaigners have welcomed the conditions of the permit granted to Angus Energy on Thursday (November 22)

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/strict-requirements-imposed-brockham-oil-15470473

Mother-in-law charges family £17 each for Christmas lunch - would you do the same?

A man and his wife were apparently completely shocked by his mum's request

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/christmas-dinner-charge-family-mumsnet-15468671

Surrey's roads to benefit from an extra £7 million investment in repairs

The Department for Transport has revealed how the £420 million announced in the Budget will be spent next year

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/surreys-roads-benefit-extra-7-15411920

'Idiot' falsely claims he was going to jump off a car park in Redhill

Initial enquiries established that the report was possibly false and that one of the group was just ‘messing about’

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/idiot-falsely-claims-going-jump-15470098

Claim dozens of libraries could close under Surrey County Council's plans to 'transform' the service

The cash-strapped council wants to cut its libraries budget by 42 per cent

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/claim-dozens-libraries-could-close-15468076

Trump toilet brushes are a thing and here is how to get your very own

Make your toilet great again

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/trump-toilet-brushes-thing-here-15434920

Man, 23, with links to Guildford and north Surrey wanted by police

Have you seen William Smethurst?

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/man-23-links-guildford-north-15469861

Residents evacuated from Walton flats following 'suspicious smell'

A resident said the smell was making him feel unwell

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/residents-evacuated-walton-flats-following-15469760

Monday 26 November 2018

Teenage boys interviewed after suspected arson attack on houseboat at Godalming Wharf

There was an investigation by police and the fire service following the incident

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/teenage-boys-interviewed-after-suspected-15469732

Appeal to find motorcyclist who 'pulled over and assaulted' erratic driver who suffered a stroke on M25

The man in his 40s was taken to hospital for treatment where he remains

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/appeal-find-motorcyclist-who-pulled-15468888

Tory MP Sam Gyimah pictured posing with anti-Conservative flyer during student rally in PR gaffe

The embarrassing photo of the East Surrey MP was taken during a visit to the University of Surrey

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/tory-mp-sam-gyimah-pictured-15468523

Missing teenager Francesca Grant 'found safe and well' in Kingston

Police thanked the public and media for sharing their appeal

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/missing-teenager-francesca-grant-found-15468655

Stanwell property granted closure order due to 'continuous visits at all hours from people looking for drugs'

"We want to send a direct message to county line drug dealers that we will not tolerate criminal behaviour," said Surrey Police

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/stanwell-property-granted-closure-order-15453029

PETA asked this Surrey town to change name because of slaughtering connotations

The village of Wool was not the first place to be targeted by a renaming campaign...

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/peta-asked-surrey-town-change-15467854

Man requires immediate hospital treatment for 'serious facial injuries' after violent assault in Camberley

Two men have been arrested and charged with ABH in connection to the incident

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/man-requires-immediate-hospital-treatment-15467675

Center Parcs Facebook scam could put your personal information at risk, police warn

Social media users are being warned to be wary of a scam which claims people can win a Center Parcs holiday if they share its Facebook post

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/center-parcs-facebook-scam-could-15465736

Paul Chuckle opens up about the death of brother Barry ahead of first pantomime without him

The surviving Chuckle brother sat down with Surrey Live ahead of his appearance in Woking's pantomime

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/paul-chuckle-opens-up-death-15458648

New Look silent on reason for Guildford store's sudden closure

The store had not previously appeared on lists of branches earmarked for closure

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/new-look-silent-reason-guildford-15455920

Second incident of child being approached by a man offering a lift in his car in Woking

Police are warning parents and children to be extra vigilant

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/second-incident-child-being-approached-15457249

Sunday 25 November 2018

Cyclists to be told they don't have right of way along canal towpaths following arguments

Riders will be asked to slow down and stop for pedestrians after issues boiled over along the Basingstoke Canal

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/cyclists-told-dont-right-way-15452609

NSPCC launches Christmas appeal to raise awareness of child neglect

The NSPCC is contacted on average 55 times a day by adults worried about neglect, the charity’s latest figures reveal

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/nspcc-launches-christmas-appeal-raise-15449996

Surrey voice actress in this beautiful viral Christmas film recorded it in Whyteleafe

The heartbreaking short film 'Love is a Gift' that stars a former Oxted School pupil will leave you speechless

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/surrey-voice-actress-beautiful-viral-15460723

Bikes and tools among items recovered from Cobham burglars this week

Do you recognise any of these tools or bikes that could have been stolen from you or someone you know?

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/bikes-tools-among-items-recovered-15463963

Storm Diana could head to UK as Met Office warns of heavy rain and gales

The Met Office are warning of miserable gales and heavy rain to complement frosty evenings and fog, but there is light at the end of the tunnel

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/storm-diana-could-head-uk-15463134

Tesco Clubcard and Nectar cards are making big changes on where points can be redeemed

The changes are expected to come into effect next summer

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/tesco-clubcard-nectar-cards-making-15457906

'No life threatening injuries' in M25 crash which closed motorway for more than two hours

The M25 was closed at junction six for most of Sunday morning (November 25)

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/no-life-threatening-injuries-m25-15462388

Driver suffers stroke on M25 then gets punched by motorcyclist after crashing into barrier

The man crashed into the hard shoulder barrier but was then attacked by a motorcyclist and 'detained by other motorists' who thought he was drunk

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/driver-suffers-stroke-m25-gets-15461060

Saturday 24 November 2018

Father from Farnham who lost family in house fire the inspiration for new memoir

John Bickley's family were killed when a fire broke out in their home in Benllech in Anglesey, North Wales

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/father-farnham-who-lost-family-15444769

Large scale police raid ends with seven Woking men being charged for cocaine related offences

Police made 15 arrests at 13 addresses on Wednesday

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/large-scale-police-raid-ends-15460558

Alcohol shortage fears caused by Brexit as Majestic stockpiles extra £8million in hooch

The UK's largest wine specialist said it was bringing in an extra one million bottles of booze between now and March 2019

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/alcohol-shortage-fears-caused-brexit-15460046

Arrest after man allegedly 'exposes himself and makes threats to kill' in Guildford

Police have a man in custody but are still looking for witnesses

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/man-exposes-himself-makes-death-15459865

Man and woman jailed as part of police crackdown on county line drug dealing

Hanil Rozetta from Epsom and Claudia De Souza from Guildford both appeared at Guildford Crown Court on Friday (November 23)

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/man-woman-jailed-part-police-15458643

Fire in Sunbury completely destroys family home overnight

The roof and first floor were completely destroyed

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/fire-sunbury-completely-destroys-family-15459507

Friday 23 November 2018

Surrey charity helps rescue orphaned rhino after poachers kill its mother

"This is possibly one of the most heart-breaking days I have ever experienced," said Georgina Lamb of the David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/surrey-charity-helps-rescue-orphaned-15448495

Pride of Britain honour for George and the Giant Pledge as money raised passes £800,000

Here's more about their upcoming events and how George is doing

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/pride-britain-honour-george-giant-15427835

Weybridge councillor Tim Oliver announced as new leader of Surrey County Council's Conservative group

He became leader of Elmbridge Borough Council just six months ago, and will now be put forward to become leader of the county council on December 11

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/weybridge-councillor-tim-oliver-announced-15458072

Stranger danger alert after reports of children being offered a lift in Surrey Heath

Surrey Police is advising parents and children to remain vigilant

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/stranger-danger-alert-after-reports-15457448

Report finds no link between Surrey earthquakes and oil activity but campaigners are not convinced

An estimated 14 earthquakes occurred close to Newdigate between April and September 2018

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/report-finds-no-link-between-15455610

Two year action plan to improve safety for cyclists and combat road rage unveiled

The Department for Transport (DfT) has proposed 50 new measures to protect the most vulnerable on the roads, including cyclists

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/two-year-action-plan-improve-15451071

Kitchen fire in high rise flats near Farnborough station

Five crews battled the fire throughout the morning

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/kitchen-fire-high-rise-flats-15455956

Business owners protest proposals by Woking Borough Council to demolish their shops

Petitions have been handed into the council asking shops in Guildford Road not to be demolished to make way for a wider road

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/business-owners-protest-proposals-woking-15451802

Here's how to become a Surrey Santa this year

Surrey based Santa school spills the beans on becoming the man behind the white beard

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/heres-how-become-surrey-santa-15455497

Photographs show transformation of former Pilgrim pub site in Dorking as housing development gets underway

Work began at the much-loved former pub site in summer 2018

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/photos-pilgrim-dorking-pub-housing-15452184

Police appeal for help to find missing 15-year-old girl from Walton

Francesca Grant has links to the Guildford, Elmbridge and Epsom areas

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/missing-teenager-walton-francesca-grant-15455640

'Fundamental failings' by Surrey County Council in handling of Parsons Green bomber despite links to Islamic State, report finds

Ahmed Hassan Mohammed Ali told Home Office officials he had been "trained to kill" by Daesh

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/fundamental-failings-surrey-county-council-15454233

Parents express horror over possible closure of Weybridge Children's Centre

"Without the place I would've felt so isolated because I met all my friends here"

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/parents-express-horror-over-possible-15453111

Thursday 22 November 2018

Everything you need to know about Christmas events in Reigate, Caterham and Redhill

Santa is going to be busy in East Surrey over the next few weeks

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/everything-you-need-know-christmas-15435833

Britain's oldest bell-ringer still going strong as he reaches 100th birthday

Dennis Brock, from Sunbury, has been ringing the bells at St Mary's Church for 88 years

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/britains-oldest-bell-ringer-still-15448504

Two seriously ill puppies abandoned in freezing conditions at Banstead church

The lurcher puppies were found dumped in the porch of a Banstead church and are now receiving treatment for parvovirus

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/two-seriously-ill-puppies-abandoned-15452481

Onions and 20p coins unlikely allies in battle to stay safe on the roads this winter

A Volvo retailer in Guildford is offering some top tips and tricks to help motorists

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/onions-20p-coins-unlikely-allies-15451627

TfL denies Waterloo Tube evacuation despite staff telling commuters to leave station

The incident sparked confusion in London Waterloo underground station on Thursday morning

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/tfl-denies-waterloo-tube-evacuation-15450352

Guildford City captain sharing police assault video was 'stupid and in poor taste', says club chairman

Guildford City FC captain Nehemiah Adams posted a video of police officers being attacked in Merton with the caption "South London at night.. Lol"

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/guildford-city-captain-sharing-police-15449220

Guildford's Star Inn to stage all-day gig to fight noise notice

The long-standing music venue received a noise abatement notice in October 2018 after a single complaint from the developer of a neighbouring block of flats

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/guildfords-star-inn-stage-day-15449325

Surrey County Council leadership election: The four men who could replace David Hodge

Conservative councillors will choose their new leader on Friday (November 23)

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/surrey-county-council-leadership-election-15448869

How you can help a child this Christmas with the Shooting Star Chase present appeal

Bishops Fiat and Bishops Nissan staff will even collect the festive donations from your home

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/special-features/how-you-can-help-child-15440114

Travel information as RMT South Western Railway strike to disrupt trains AGAIN this weekend

Surrey Live has provided a list of all the affected services so you can plan your journey this Saturday

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/travel-information-rmt-south-western-15448466

Gay couple claim they were kicked out of Guildford Wetherspoons 'for kissing'

One of the couple said he was "shocked", but the Guildford pub denied the men would have been asked to leave for kissing

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/gay-couple-claim-were-kicked-15447832

Wednesday 21 November 2018

More than 2,300 homeless people in Surrey, Shelter figures reveal

“These new figures show that homelessness is having a devastating impact on the lives of people right across the country"

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/more-2300-homeless-people-surrey-15447485

Meet the homeless woman who has spent two years living in a tent near Guildford

"The street life is not kind to you," said Natalie Cannell

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/meet-homeless-woman-who-spent-15442191

Wentworth Club groundsman who drove into Thames 'looked like his soul had gone', jury inquest hears

John Byrne, known as Jackie, took his own life just three days after being discharged from a psychiatric unit and 10 days before the birth of his twin daughters

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/wentworth-club-groundsman-who-drove-15447723

Teenage boy arrested in connection with school hoax in Camberley

Kings International College instigated a lockdown procedure after staff received a telephone call from a man making threats towards the school

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/teenage-boy-arrested-connection-school-15446654

Gang set fire to pick-up after smashing into Staines Sainsbury's and attempting to steal safe

The vehicle was reversed through the main entrance of the store in the early hours of Wednesday morning

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/gang-set-fire-pick-up-15444625

More than 150 officers raid homes across Woking as police target drug gangs

"We will identify you, we will pursue you and we will prosecute you wherever possible"

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/more-150-officers-raid-homes-15445072

Dachshund dog attack hospitalises woman in Camberley

The victim was walking along Cheylesmore Drive in Camberley when the incident occurred

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/dachshund-dog-attack-hospitalises-woman-15443520

Wanted man not lovin' it after police catch him in Walton McDonald's

"We let him finish his coffee, and he's now on his way back to prison"

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/mcdonalds-walton-wanted-man-caught-15443250

Tuesday 20 November 2018

Huge £21m upgrade proposals for Dorking Deepdene include new platforms and elevated walkway linking stations

Dorking Town Forum have submitted a nomination to Network Rail for funding

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/dorking-deepdene-upgrade-plans-announced-15436520

Girl with heart and lung condition stars in touching 'alternative' Christmas advert by children's hospice

Children’s hospice charity Shooting Star Chase says it wants the advert to remind viewers of the importance of sharing magical moments with loved ones

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/girl-heart-lung-condition-stars-15440291

Passers-by allegedly targeted with 'racial abuse' on Dorking High Street

The Mole Valley Beat Facebook page has released a description of the man

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/passers-allegedly-targeted-racial-abuse-15439545

Investigation launched following death of man, 58, due to 'blunt force trauma'

Two men have been arrested after the body of a 58-year-old man was discovered in Teddington

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/investigation-launched-following-death-man-15441849

Surrey joint committee cancels flood emergency response discussion - until March

The paper into the floods that devastated parts of the county throughout the winter months of 2014 will not be heard until after the winter months

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/surrey-joint-committee-cancels-flood-15442120

Farnham Halifax will 'not reopen' after JCB ram raid that ripped cash machine from wall

"This branch is currently closed due to damage caused by criminal activity and will not reopen”

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/farnham-halifax-not-reopen-after-15440712

'Don't speculate' say police as George Abbot School fire investigation continues

Surrey Police has asked people not to speculate on the cause of the fire until its investigation has concluded

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/dont-speculate-say-police-george-15440851

E-fit released after driver asks girl, 10, to get in his car

The 10-year-old schoolgirl was walking alone when a dark green Peugeot 106 pulled up alongside her

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/e-fit-released-after-driver-15439409

Guildford City captain Nehemiah Adams apologises for comment on video of attack on police officers

Nehemiah Adams said he had not filmed or narrated the video, but admitted the caption he posted was in poor taste

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/guildford-city-captain-nehemiah-adams-15438536

Bomb disposal team investigate 'unexploded World War II bomb' in Farnham

A 200m cordon was put in place in West Street Farnham on Monday (November 19)

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/bomb-disposal-team-investigate-unexploded-15439737

Police want to speak to this man in connection with an indecent exposure in Lightwater

The two victims, aged 10 and 12, were approached by a man in Lightwater who then indecently exposed himself

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/police-want-speak-man-connection-15439813

'Similarities' between August 2017 Waterloo train crash and 1988 Clapham Junction disaster, body rules

The Rail Accident Investigation Branch has delivered its report on the August 2017 train crash at Waterloo

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/similarities-between-august-2017-waterloo-15437389

'We are very sorry': Network Rail and South Western Railway apologise for 'serious disruption'

Commuters were advised not to travel into London as engineering works overran

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/we-very-sorry-network-rail-15438272

Guildford man, 20, given six-year jail term for 'unprovoked attack' on student in Godalming

The 20-year-old, from Guildford, punched his victim repeatedly before kicking him while he lay "defenceless on the ground"

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/guildford-man-20-given-six-15427414

Dexter, 3, gets surprise £25k garden makeover as he recovers from life-threatening illness

Family, friends and businesses helped transform the youngster's Old Woking garden to make it easier for him to enjoy the outside

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/dexter-3-gets-surprise-25k-15437657

Monday 19 November 2018

Pedestrian in serious condition after being hit by BMW that failed to stop in Cranleigh

"It is believed that the pedestrian, a woman in her 40s, was struck by a car which failed to stop"

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/pedestrian-serious-condition-after-being-15434604

TfL says Oyster Zone 6 extension to Epsom 'not confirmed' despite leaked newsletter claims

"The delay to the opening of the Elizabeth line is likely to mean that the next expansion of Oyster beyond the current area of availability will be... to the south"

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/tfl-says-oyster-zone-6-15434114

Driver in his 70s pronounced dead at the scene following collision with lamppost in Cobham

The driver is believed to have been taken ill at the wheel before colliding with a lamppost in Oakdene Parade

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/driver-70s-pronounced-dead-scene-15436036

George Abbot School staff and students evacuated after first floor fire in teaching block

The cause of the fire is being investigated            

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/george-abbot-school-staff-students-15436875

Debt-ridden East Surrey CCG remains on NHS England's sick list

The health commissioning group's leadership has improved, but its finances remain a concern

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/debt-ridden-east-surrey-ccg-15434915

How and why you should get involved in International Men’s Day

The day is aimed to raise awareness of men's issues and mental health problems

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/how-you-should-involved-international-15434093

'No alternative' but to extend Elmbridge traveller injunction, council leader says

"The level of damage and cost to this council that we experienced over the summer had got to the point where we had no alternative"

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/no-alternative-extend-elmbridge-traveller-15433937

'Extremely vulnerable' teenager Ellie Phelps is missing

Ellie Phelps lives in Worcestershire but is believed to be in Surrey

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/extremely-vulnerable-teenager-ellie-phelps-15433037

Sunday 18 November 2018

Use our interactive map to find out how polluted each borough and district is in Surrey

See where you live ranks based on statistics released by the Department of Energy and Climate Change

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/use-interactive-map-find-out-15425665

Fairoaks campaigners say development 'not a done deal' as planning deadline looms

Developers say the scheme will provide much-needed housing, but opponents claim it will exacerbate traffic problems and harm the green belt

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/fairoaks-campaigners-say-development-not-15424174

Meet the Bagshot couple founding charity after baby son diagnosed with a rare brain condition

Caroline Thwaites and Matt Coates want to fund research into hydrocephalus, which led their son Harry to need four surgeries in his first year of life

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/meet-bagshot-couple-founding-charity-15432202

'This is private parking' Horley resident tells police responding to emergency call

When the officers explained they were dealing with an emergency, the resident said: "I don't care, it's not my emergency."

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/this-private-parking-horley-resident-15431729

Controlled explosion carried out on bomb found in Claygate shed

A resident of Coverts Road found the device in their shed on Sunday morning (November 18)

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/controlled-explosion-carried-out-bomb-15431279

Police issue Christmas warning about using hoverboards, go-peds and U Wheels in public

Police said they would use discretion, but the law treats these gadgets like cars and motorbikes

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/police-issue-christmas-warning-using-15430847

Saturday 17 November 2018

The Inbetweeners set to reunite for one-off special eight years on

Guildford-born Simon Bird and friends haven't been seen together on TV since 2010

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/inbetweeners-set-reunite-one-special-15416012

'I've attended many horrible accidents. You get used to it': an afternoon with Surrey Road Cops

Surrey Live went out on patrol with the Surrey Roads Policing Unit on Tuesday

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/ive-attended-many-horrible-accidents-15420508

House closed in Redhill's Ladbroke Road after drug-related violence and knife fights

Police urged residents of other areas to come forward and help them deal with similar crimes elsewhere

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/house-closed-redhills-ladbroke-road-15430190

Here's why you might see a hawk circling Waterloo station

Aria the Harris hawk has been tasked with chasing pigeons from the station's rafters

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/heres-you-might-see-hawk-15429687

Luxury Guildford student accommodation branded 'Soviet-style' approved despite local opposition

The appeal decision brings the total of new student rooms granted permission in November 2018 to almost 1,000

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/luxury-guildford-student-accommodation-branded-15429333

Raw Factory pet foods recalled over salmonella risk after 'freezer breakdown'

The products include all mixes containing tripe or pork purchased between September 19 and October 31

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/raw-factory-pet-foods-recalled-15428609

Friday 16 November 2018

Merstham dad to take on seven awesome charity challenges before donating kidney to ill son

Godfrey Haire will climb mountains and complete the RideLondon-Surrey 100 in aid of the Rainbow Trust

from Surrey Live - Surrey News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/merstham-dad-take-seven-awesome-15416556