Dorking Cockerel's best knitted attire as town mascot prepares for 10th birthday

The Dorking Cockerel has modelled a beautiful array of knitted items over its 10 years

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Woking and Sam Beare Hospice release time-lapse video of building progress of new facility

The charity still have £1.7 million to raise ahead of the opening of the new facility in the Goldsworth Park area of Woking

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Council tax referendum: More than 800 county council staff earn more than £50,000 a year, totalling at least £42m

A Freedom of Information request has revealed the county council spends more than £42.2m a year paying employees who earn £50,000-plus

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World's first zombie dining experience to be held at G Live

Everything you need to know about sinking your teeth into Guildford's Delectably Dead dining experience

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Walton ringleader jailed as gang caught smuggling millions of cigarettes into UK in hollowed-out table tops

“This was a brazen and well-planned criminal operation aiming to flood the UK with illegal cigarettes" HM Revenues and Customs said

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Surrey Mirror published The Dorking Cockerel is about to celebrate its 10th birthday -...

The Dorking Cockerel is about to celebrate its 10th anniversary of standing proud on the Deepdene Roundabout – but why is it there?Hundreds of motorists drive past it every day, but not everybody knows the story behind the sculpture.The Cockerel, with its distinctive fifth toe, has origins which trace back to Roman times, drawing on writings of the agricultural expert Columella and others. READ MORE: Find out what new look the Dorking Cock is rocking for ChristmasChickens were introduced…

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SamTruelove published Will Redfest music festival which previously featured Ed Sheeran...

A music festival in South Nutfield which has previously seen Ed Sheeran and Bastille take to the stage is unlikely to go ahead this year – casting doubt on whether it will ever return. Redfest has failed to put on its usual two-day music festival in July for two consecutive years since it announced plans for a short break in 2015. The festival, which attracted 5,000 people to Robins Cook Farm on Kingsmill Lane, South Nutfield at its last event in 2014, has left music lovers wondering…

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6 holes in roads that left motorists with that sinking feeling

If you thought the potholes in Surrey were bad, just look at the size of some of these road craters!

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DeborahMorris published Five romantic Valentine's Day restaurants in Surrey to wow your...

Valentine’s Day on February 14 is not far off now but if you haven’t yet booked somewhere special for a meal for two, there is still time. To help you get it sorted without panic setting in, Deborah Morris lists five romantic restaurants in east Surrey for an intimate meal.Tony Tobin @ The Dining RoomHigh Street, ReigateWhat makes it special? If you want to impress (or perhaps have something important to ask) then this has to be the place for it. Co-owned by the celebrity chef Tony Tobin of TV’s…

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Met Office issues yellow warning for potentially 'very strong winds' as damage to buildings and travel disruption possible

A Met Office spokesperson said there was uncertainty around the forecast, but if strong winds do occur we should expect travel disruption plus damage to buildings and trees

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SamTruelove published Scott-Broadwood school in Capel and Ockley admits both sites may...

A school has admitted it may need to close one of its two sites in Ockley and Capel in the summer because its management fear they won’t be able to afford to run it.Staff and governors at Scott-Broadwood CofE Infant School are considering whether they will be able to continue operating out of both areas in September when the government’s funding formula for schools is expected to change.The news comes after the school held a meeting to discuss its future plans with parents on January 18, at…

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New Chertsey Co-op leaflet makes 'weird' mistake

The error from the supermarket had an 86-year-old man in 'fits of laughter'

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Jimmy White 'loses everything' in fire at Epsom home

'The Whirlwind' said his treasured snooker cue was only saved because it was in his car

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CraigSimpson published Traffic on M25 at a standstill after a vehicle overturned near...

Traffic is at standstill on the M25 heading towards east Surrey due to a vehicle reportedly flipping onto its side after a crash.Images of the vehicle show a car or a van on its side on the anticlockwise carriageway between Junction 10 (Wisley) and Junction 9 (Leatherhead).READ MORE: Multi-car crash closes M23 near RedhillThe inside lane is blocked due to the incident with traffic going towards Leatherhead and Reigate at a standstill at times.Traffic cameras show extensive tailbacks which are…

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TomVKlaveren published Organisers promise Dorking's own 'Oscars' at town's second film...

Dorking Film Festival will be holding its own “Oscars” on the eve of this year’s Academy Awards to showcase Mole Valley’s film-making talent.The town’s second ever film festival is to be held at Dorking Halls, in Reigate Road, on February 25 and will feature 51 short features, many made by independent Surrey filmmakers.On top of this the festival will also be screening Arrival, a science fiction movie starring Amy Adams and Jeremy Renner nominated for eight Oscar, as well as Fire at…

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Epsom flat fire: Person and cat rescued and 14 others led to safety

Five fire crews attended the incident and a total of 15 residents were evacuated safely

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Guildford accident leads to closure of Woodbridge Road

Surrey Police said its officers attended a collision in Woodbridge Road shortly after 5pm on Tuesday

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Surrey Mirror published ​Meet Reigate's 'Gangster Grandad' - the town's most outrageously...

He’s the “Gangster Grandad” who brings joy to people in Reigate and Redhill everyday thanks to his quirky style and love of brightly coloured clothes. Derek Primmer, 74, walks 15 miles each day of the week delighting commuters and residents as they spot him on his way from Reigate into Redhill town centre and back again. Derek’s love of walking stems from the years he spent working for the Royal Mail delivering post in Reigate and his quirky style of dress and colourful wardrobe is…

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Josh_Searle published Bomb disposal team called to Horley after 'suspicious substance'...

Police called a bomb squad to Horley after finding a substance they could not identify, which was later revealed to be clay.Officers were initially sent to a property in Court Lodge Road at about 4.30pm on Sunday (January 29) to attend a reported domestic incident, which had occurred earlier in the day.When the suspicious substance was spotted by police, they called in an Army explosive ordnance disposal team as a safety precaution, although they eventually found it to be clay.READ MORE: New…

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2017 will be Hedgerow Heroes' year!

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Hedgerow Heroes is the exciting new volunteer lead project, surveying and restoring Surrey's iconic and vital hedgerows.

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With nectar-rich blossom in the spring, insects buzzing in the dense thickets in summer and red berries abound in autumn; hedgerows provide wildlife with a rich larder. In fact, they are so good for wildlife that 130 UK BAP (Biodiversity Action Plan) priority species are associated with them.

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Josh_Searle published Ashtead scout group celebrates after record numbers sign up

An Ashtead scout group is celebrating after its member numbers increased to record levels.The 1st Ashtead group now has 330 beavers, cubs, scouts and leaders, which makes it one of the largest in the UK.It is the biggest the group has ever been and they have doubled in size in just eight years.READ MORE: First photos and video of what Leatherhead’s new Waitrose looks like insideGroup scout leader Malcolm McKee said:“These figures are fantastic news for us as we look ahead to our centenary…

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Ewhurst workshops and barn blaze at Coxlands Estate attended by eight fire crews

"Big clouds of black smoke" could be seen coming from the rural location

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Knife amnesty extended as HUGE weapons handed in at police stations

Bladed items can be handed in without fear of prosecution until February 13

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Epsom station police incident: Man charged with assault by beating of rail staff

A 22-year-old man will appear in court on Monday February 20 in connection with the incident

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Jury retires to consider verdict in murder trial

Jahzeel Lewis denies murdering Madala Washington in HMP Coldingley in April 2016

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Premier League star Boyd, Bunce and Berquez in a classic Stevenage v Woking FC clash from 2006

A little more than a decade ago, with the fierce rivalry between the clubs bubbling nicely, it was Boro's turn to get the upper hand in a belter at Broadhall Way

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Sinkhole reappears in Woking - less than a year after council blamed 'broken sewer connection' for incident in same area

The sinkhole was first spotted during Tuesday morning’s rush hour traffic at around 8.10am

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Surrey Mirror published A house sold in Reigate and Banstead for £3.3 million was...

Someone bought a £3.3 million home in Reigate and Banstead last year with cash while another home, thought to have been sold in Oxshott, was sold for £6.38 million in cash.They were among almost 5,000 homes in Surrey purchased in 2016 by buyers who paid for their new properties without needing a mortgage, according to data released by the Land Registry.The Land Registry has not stated exactly where the homes are situated but there is only one property listed as being sold for…

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Ed Sheeran UK tour: Looking back on his London shows and what to expect at the O2 Arena

The A Team singer manages to sell out venues with capacities of 250 up to to 90,000 and his upcoming ÷ tour looks sure to do the same

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South West Trains incidents: Fatality at New Malden station after man struck by train

Emergency services responded to the incident just before 12.30pm

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South West Trains incidents: Fatality at Woking station after man struck by train

Emergency services responded to the incident at Woking station at 12.45pm on Tuesday

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The Anchor Ripley Review: 'Sophisticated and snug' dining experience

The Anchor in Ripley is owned by former Michelin Star chef Steve Drake

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Surrey Mirror published ​Watch Horley resident's tour of 'disgusting' car park used by...

A Horley resident has taken it upon himself to highlight a number of problems in the High Street car park in the town which is used predominantly by Uber drivers. Sixty spaces in the car park were leased to the app-based taxi firm for its drivers to use last year as they wait for jobs from Gatwick Airport. This decision was followed by a number of complaints from residents who felt the car park was being misused by some drivers who they accused of littering, urinating and even defecating…

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Woking FC re-sign Chris Arthur on loan from Crawley Town

'He needs games' says Crawley boss as Woking chief Garry Hill boosts his squad with a signing that will provoke mixed feelings among Cards supporters

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WojciechZ published St Catherine's Hospice organising Great Wall of China trek to...

St Catherine’s Hospice is organising a new overseas challenge to walk across one of the world’s most famous landmarks, to raise much-needed funds to support people with end-of-life care.The team running the hospice, which provides end-of-life care for terminally ill people and support for their families, has been looking for new ways to encourage donations from the public.The charity, which has a day hospice at the Woodhatch Centre in Reigate, is looking for a team of people up for the challenge…

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SamTruelove published Did you spot Reigate on Jeremy Clarkson's The Grand Tour?

A church in Reigate has featued on the latest episode of Amazon TV show The Grand Tour - with a sports car appearing to disturb a funeral. But anyone getting ready to berate Jeremy Clarkson and his co-hosts can relax, as a spokeswoman for St Mary’s Church, on Chart Lane, confirmed that no actual funeral was taking place at the time. And mourners filmed for the sketch are believed to have been actors. Episode 12 of the TV series, which can only be viewed by Amazon Prime subscribers, was released…

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Transfer Deadline Day: Are Woking FC and Aldershot Town affected?

It's the day when all the talk of transfer activity hits new heights and although the rules don't apply to the National League here's what's been happening at the clubs this month

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Drake at O2 Arena: Find out about The Boy Meets World Tour including setlist, support act and tickets

Canadian rapper Drake will return to London for an incredible eight shows at the O2 arena - but after rescheduling will they go ahead?

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Harry Potter Book Night 2017: Spellbinding events near you

A guide to magical events taking place around Surrey and Hampshire on Harry Potter Book Night

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Ed Sheeran UK tour: What to do next if you didn’t get presale tickets

The first set of tickets for Ed Sheeran's UK tour may have been snapped up fast, but don't panic there is still another chance to see him at The O2

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Has spring arrived early? Daffodils bloom in Surrey and it's only January

We've snapped some beautiful early daffodils in Guildford and Esher this week

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Rape accused in line for compensation after 'unlawful' Guildford arrest

Following a High Court ruling against Surrey Police, all record of the arrest will be erased from the Police National Computer

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Guildford Vision Group to outline proposals for town centre regeneration at public meeting

Residents can join the debate live in the town centre or via Get Surrey, which will be live-streaming the event, on Tuesday February 1

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Woking FC boss Garry Hill: 'We need everybody behind us to beat Tranmere'

'We need all the help we can get as we can't fight some of these clubs in the bottom half of the table financially, let alone the top half,' says Cards' boss

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Doctor Who: Peter Capaldi quits but who will be the next Time Lord?

Could it be a woman?

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Giggling Squid Esher review: From Thai G&T to lemongrass and basil sorbet

Laura Nightingale samples the authentic food and drink at Giggling Squid in Esher

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K_Seckington published Crystal Palace, Millwall and Portsmouth target focused on...

SCOUTS from the likes of Crystal Palace, Stoke City, Millwall, Charlton Athletic and Portsmouth have ventured to Westhumble to watch him, but winger Matt Briggs insists he is focused on helping Dorking Wanderers earn promotion. The 20-year-old has rebuilt his career with Wanderers after suffering a serious ACL injury aged 16 that kept him out of the game for two years and require five operations to fix. But Briggs has gone from strength to strength after signing for Wanderers in September 2015 -…

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Working culture in Australia

Robyn Mercer murder investigation: West Molesey man charged with falsifying will

Surrey Police says a man from West Molesey has been charged with an offence of fraud by false representation

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Term-time holiday legal battle reaches Supreme Court

Jon Platt last year won a High Court ruling blocking a £120 fine for taking his daughter on holiday during term time

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Aldershot Town players perform hilarious rendition of 'Sweet Child O' Mine' as they form a rock band

The players created their own rock bands as part of a team bonding session at the Rock & Pop foundation in Aldershot and the results were, erm, interesting

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K_Seckington published Merstham finally get first away win of the season

Ryman League Premier Division AFC Sudbury 0 Merstham 4Merstham finally laid to rest their stigma of not winning away from home in the league with a fine display of football in an emphatic win over Suffolk side AFC Sudbury. Manager Hayden Bird had a full squad of players for the first time in about ten games and the difference was noticeable from the off.Within the opening minutes of the game a great chance fell to Dan Hector but his shot was tipped around the post by AFC keeper Marcus Garnham….

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How retailers can use technology

Ed Sheeran and Joe Lycett among stars supporting Red Nose Day 2017

This year's Red Nose Day will take place on Friday March 24

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WojciechZ published Firefighters rescue cats from kitchen fire caused by dishwasher...

Fire crews from saved two cats from a kitchen fire in Reigate last night after a dishwasher caught fire.Firefighters from Salfords, Godstone and Reigate, were called to a semi detached house on Prices Lane, South Park at 11.30pm on Monday night [January 30] and remained there until about 1.30am.A member of Salfords firecrew, who were first on the scene, said: “Everyone was out when we got there, and we managed to rescue two cats as well."The lady wasn’t sure whether they had come out…

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Surrey street lights switch-off: Call to keep Woking lit in speeding problem roads

In October the county council approved the switching off of 44,000 street lights between midnight and 5am but the scheme has been delayed in most boroughs

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9 notorious roundabouts that Surrey motorists just love to hate

If you drive in Surrey you really do need to keep your wits about you - not least at any one of these particular roundabouts...

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9 of Surrey Police's biggest investigations and incidents over the years

From the 'Guildford Guy Riots' in the 1800s through to two months of storms and severe flooding during winter 2013/14

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Locked up in Surrey: See the county's criminals jailed during January 2017

Get Surrey continues to profile the efforts of the police and the courts to bring the county's worst offenders to justice

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Valentine's Day: Best flight offers from easyJet, Thomson and British Airways for your romantic getaway

Gatwick and Heathrow passengers may want to make the most of these fare deals for an exciting 2017 Valentine's Day

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Mum shocked after finding dog poo smeared all over play area in Sandhurst

Hannah Gibson took her children to the park, only to find open bags of dog poo all over the slides

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Valentine's Day gifts: Sweep your loved one off their feet with Ghost the Musical theatre tickets

Ghost the Musical is coming to the New Victoria Theatre in Woking this February and March

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donnaprior published £3 million home on sale in Reigate has its own cinema with...

If you want a home that is perfectly suited to your needs, the best way to do it is to have a hand in its design.That’s exactly what the current owners Oakridge in Reigate did, as the £3 million home, which is now on the market, was bespoke built to their requirements.READ MORE: £1.2 million bungalow in Reigate has lots of charm and space to swing a catJust over a mile from Reigate High Street, the home has beautiful southerly views but the house itself is every bit as stunning as…

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Donald Trump gets makeover as graffiti artist admits it was 'nice to portray him as a pig'

"Everyone recognises him as someone not particularly liked - everyone knew it was him, we didn’t need much context," one of the artists said

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SamTruelove published Take a look inside De Vere Wotton House hotel in Dorking after...

A Dorking hotel which has undergone an incredible £6 million refurbishment will be hosting an exclusive party on Thursday to unveil its new look.De Vere Wotton House, a stately home set in 13 acres of country gardens, has an indoor pool, gym and tennis courts on site and completed its renovation in December, 12 months after it began.The official unveiling of the new-look hotel, which is part of the Principal Hotel Company, will take place on Thursday (February 2).READ MORE: Hundreds of…

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Ash Vale 'medical episode' sees driver found unconscious at the wheel of vehicle

The male driver was taken in a serious condition to Frimley Park Hospital

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Cheryl and Liam Payne's baby - 28 toddler and baby-friendly days out for them around Surrey and Hampshire

A guide to fun-packed activities for parents with little ones to enjoy around the area

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TomVKlaveren published These roads in Tandridge are going to have their street lights...

The full list of roads set to have their street lights switched off for part of the night in Tandridge has been released.595 roads in the district will have all or some of their lights switched off between midnight and 5am as part of Surrey County Council’s (SCC) cost-saving “part-night lighting” scheme.To check if your road is affected, follow this link to a document released by SCCThere is some confusion over when exactly the lights will be turned off because Tandridge’s lights were…

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Surrey Mirror published A25 roadworks between Reigate and Dorking have been postponed

Roadworks that were due to start on the A25 between Reigate and Dorking have been pushed back by at least a month. The work, to install two traffic islands at the junction with Lawrence Lane in Buckland, was set to start on January 29. The three-week project will now begin on February 27 and will take place from Monday to Friday, between 9.30am and 4.30pm. READ MORE: Five weeks of roadworks set to disrupt journeys between Reigate and DorkingA spokesman for Surrey County Council said it has been…

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IKEA 'not currently considering' bringing new store to Surrey

So you'll just have to make do with travelling out of the county or shop online!

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Woking family raises funds for three-legged dog left without food and water

Caramel was found with six puppies and now her adoptive family are trying to raise funds for her treatment

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Surrey Mirror published Owners left distraught after adorable Jackhuahua puppy stolen...

A family have been left distraught after their 14-week-old puppy was stolen from a property in Dormans Park. The young Jackhuahua was taken on Friday (January 27), prompting police officers to launch an appeal for information. Posting on the Tandridge Beat Facebook page, Surrey Police said: “Her family are anxious to be reunited with her. If she is seen or located, can contact be made with Surrey Police urgently.” READ MORE: Man seriously injured after crash near golf club in…

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Josh_Searle published Police are trying to trace a white van after reported assault at...

A search is on for a white van after a reported assault at Clacket Lane Service Station on the M25.Surrey Police is investigating what it described as a “potential assault” at the anti-clockwise services, which are near Tatsfield and between Junctions 5-6.Officers believe an altercation involving a group of men took place in and around a white Volkswagen van at around 4pm on Saturday (January 28).The van had a sliding door on the right-hand side, with window panels on either side, and…

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Surrey Mirror published Lucky escape for driver when car overturns in Abinger Hammer on...

A motorist’s car overturned on the A25 in Abinger Hammer during their first day of driving after passing their test.The driver managed to climb out of the vehicle’s window and was unharmed despite the car turning over.The incident happened on Saturday night (January 28) and closed the A25 Guildford Road through Abinger Hammer in both directions.READ MORE: Ex-Michelin star chef Steve Drake determined to make new Dorking restaurant ‘something special'Dorking resident Simon Edmands saw the road…

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Woking stabbing: Police appeal to trace potential witnesses

Three teenagers have now been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder in connection with the incident

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Wildlife Gardening in Winter

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Not sure what to do to your garden in winter to help out your garden wildlife? Our Wildlife Gardening Officer is here to help.

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Winter can be a funny time for gardens and many gardeners. Everything slows down, isn’t looking it’s best and the gardener in many of us wants to get out and do something but we’re not sure what. Should we be clearing up, or leaving things be? Providing food or are we just encouraging pests? Well Dawn Fielding, our Wildlife Gardening Officer has put together a few pointers which should help clear things up:

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Homeless people 'attacked with machetes and knives as drug-related violence increases' in Camberley

The town's homeless shelter is claiming that "drug dealers are ruining the town" and must be stopped

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SamTruelove published One million cigarettes found in Redhill after being smuggled into...

Two members of an organised crime network who smuggled more than one million cigarettes into the UK before being arrested in Redhill two years ago have been sentenced.Dominik Mrzyglod, 37, from Walton on Thames, and William Jurado, 68, from Kingston upon Thames, were arrested by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) investigators at Quarryside Business Park, in Redhill, in June 2014.The investigators observed the men loading cigarettes into a white van at a rented industrial unit. Officers seized more…

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TomVKlaveren published Delays in plan to switch off street lights in Surrey leads to...

A planned programme to turn off street lights across Surrey during certain hours at night has been delayed.Information on Surrey County Council’s website shows that implementation of their ‘part-night lighting scheme’, which will mean lights in thousands of roads will be switched off between midnight and 5am, has been delayed by about a month.While the delay to work getting underway goes on Gerald Harvard, 60, is calling for the scheme to be scrapped altogether because he does not believe the…

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Godalming Run 'bigger and better than ever' - so book early

'It grows year-on-year as people spread the word,' says vice chair of Sport Godalming, Michael O'Sullivan

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Antonio Banderas taken to hospital after suffering chest pains at Cobham home

The Hollywood screen star moved to Surrey in 2015 to enjoy a more relaxed lifestyle

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TomVKlaveren published This is where new homes look set to be built in Capel, Beare...

The group behind the Capel Parish Neighbourhood Development Plan (NDP) believe that the ideas it includes will be “good for the area, good for jobs and good for local people”. The plan is now set to go forward to a six-week public consultation after a report to Mole Valley District Council (MVDC) recommended the draft plan be approved. Once put forward residents of Capel, Coldharbour and Beare Green will get the chance to formally comment on the plan which its authors say focuses…

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Surrey Mirror published A mum-of-two is searching Surrey for her long-lost father so he...

A mother-of-two is searching Surrey in an attempt to find her long-lost father so she can introduce him to his two grandchildren.Lizanne Wainwright, 27, has not seen her father, Tony Cordery, since she was 15 and wants to reconnect with him following the birth of her children.In a letter to the Surrey Mirror, she said: “[I am] desperate to find him as he has two small grandchildren I don’t even think he knows about."READ MORE: Can you help reunite this old photograph of ‘mum’ found in…

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WojciechZ published Lingfield community buildings to be run together to make it...

A community building in Lingfield has been taken over by the parish council to make it easier for groups to hire the facility.A deal has been struck between Tandridge District Council and Lingfield Parish Council for Jennings Hall, on Old School Place, will be sold to the parish council for a price understood to be £5,000.The aim of the sale is to bring the hall, where Lingfield Day Centre is run from, and the neighbouring Lingfield and Dormansland Community Centre (LDCC) under the same…

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Murtagh's pride in leading Woking FC to victory at Eastleigh

'Three points is all that matters no matter how they come' says Woking skipper

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Heathrow campaigners fail in High Court third runway challenge

A coalition of councils and Greenpeace had sought action against the backing of a third runway, claiming it was 'unlawful'

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London Waterloo upgrade: Improvement works will suspend direct commuter services from Surrey Heath stations throughout August

Travellers from Bagshot, Camberley and Frimley face changes at Ascot in August, during first phase of £800m scheme

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TomVKlaveren published All of Surrey's Alzheimer's Society day centres including two in...

The closure of all of Surrey’s Alzheimer’s Society day care centres will have an “extremely negative impact” on people living with dementia and their carers according to a Hurst Green man.The two Alzheimer’s Society centres in Bletchingley, run from Bletchingley Village Hall and Community Centre, on High Street, and The Byre Day Centre, on Pendell Road, will close on June 23.John Maxwell Jones, 80, of Mill Lane, Hurst Green, has been taking his wife Elaine, 80, to the centre run at the…

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DeborahMorris published ​Ruby Wax on what to expect from her new show coming to Dorking

Comedian Ruby Wax is back in Dorking this week with her latest show, which aims to help us cope with the problems of modern life.She has turned her best-selling book, A Mindfulness Guide for the Frazzled, into a stage show called Frazzled, which she brings to Dorking Halls on Sunday (February 5).Being frazzled, she explained, affects all of us – not just the one in four people who suffer from some form of mental illness.“Frazzled affects everyone,” Ruby said. “Frazzled is…

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Surrey Mirror published Surrey councillor quits social media after abuse over council tax...

A Surrey councillor is “taking a break” from social media because of the amount of “nasty comments” she receives from online trolls who have targeted her since the Brexit vote and the announcement of plans to increase council tax.Former Tandridge District Council chair Beverley Connolly has opened up about the effect the comments have had on her and her family, saying people are going too far in online attacks on politicians and that it needs to stop.Cllr Connolly, who has…

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Win a pair of tickets to see GSC's brand new production of Julius Caesar

We have two pairs of tickets to see Guildford Shakespeare Company's Julius Caesar on at Holy Trinity Church, Guildford, this February.

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Woking town centre roadworks: Drivers advised to be 'extra vigilant' for emergency services in congestion

Councillor Ann-Marie Barker raised concern for emergency service access as Woking roadworks began

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Woking FC's win showed 'superb' battling qualities

Back-to-back victories so vital for Cards - this was the reaction from Get Surrey's sports editor after the final whistle

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Child, 3, suffers broken bone after being hit by car in Ash

Surrey Police is appealing for witnesses as officers investigate the collision in Shawfield Road

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TomVKlaveren published Cobham's Antonia Banderas 'taken to hospital with chest pains'

Hollywood superstar Antonio Banderas is reportedly recovering from a heart scare after being rushed to hospital from his Cobham home.The 56-year-old star of the Shrek films and The Mask of Zoro was taken to St Peter’s Hospital in Chertsey on Thursday after suffering “agonising pains in his chest”, according to The Sun newspaper.Mr Banderas confirmed to The Sun he had suffered an “episode” and thanked the medics who helped him.READ MORE: Hollywood star Antonio Banderas moves…

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Man jailed for serious sexual assault at West Byfleet Golf Club

Paul Gardner denied one count of sexual assault by penetration but was convicted by a jury in December 2016

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A308 London Road in Staines to reopen after burst water main repairs

The route out of town was closed during Monday morning rush hour after the leak on Sunday

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Abinger Hammer crash: Car overturned on A25 on driver's first day after passing test

The driver was 'unbelievably' unharmed after the incident on the A25 on Saturday night (January 28)

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National Storytelling Week: How many of these fun facts do you know about your favourite bedtime story?

These might have been your favourite tales as a kid but how much do you really know about them?

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Epsom station police incident as railway staff member assaulted

A man was arrested at the scene and taken into custody after the incident on Sunday (January 29)

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Woking FC's win showed 'superb' battling qualities

Back-to-back victories so vital for Cards - this was the reaction from Get Surrey's sports editor after the final whistle

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K_Seckington published Jackson scores twice as South Park beat Godalming Town

Ryman League Division One SouthGodalming Town 1 South Park 4After an enforced absence due to the recent cold spell South Park returned to action at Godalming Town and came away with a 4-1 win which was their second consecutive victory, after the FA Trophy defeat to Tranmere.Park started brightly pushing Godalming back from the kick off. Jack Stafford’s long throw was flicked on to Asa Rixon-Nicholls whose shot was saved by Garnes in the Godalming goal. Chris Smith’s corner from the right was…

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Woking business 'Invotra' rated as a Top 100 apprenticeship employer

Top 100 Apprenticeships recognises excellence in businesses that employ apprentices

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Woking FC's 'hard work paying off' says Steve Thompson

'The level of performance this year has been pleasing,' reckons Garry Hill's number two 'Thommo'

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K_Seckington published Second half goals cost Chipstead as they lose to Guernsey

Three second half goals condemned Chipstead to a home defeat against Guernsey in the Ryman League Division One South on Saturday. The Chips had their chances in a keenly contested, but goalless first half. Karl Parker was at the centre of most of their attacks, having an early shot well saved by the visiting keeper, then outstripping the left back a couple of times, but without managing to create an end-product. Great interplay from Erivaldo Felix and Danny Cumber then almost sent Parker in on…

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K_Seckington published Scarborough on target as Whyteleafe lose at Molesey

Ryman League Division One SouthMolesey 2 Whyteleafe 1Whyteleafe’s unbeaten run came to an end at Molesey although they played the better football for most of the game but it came to very little on a heavy pitch that cut up considerably as the game was played.Sam Clayton had an early chance in the fifth minute, shooting over the bar from long range, but it was the visitors who took the lead in the twelfth minute. The hosts’ more direct style being better suited to the conditions, a long ball from…

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Hamilton: An American Musical is coming to London's West End - how to get tickets

The award winning and critically acclaimed musical comes to London in November

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A308 Staines closure: Burst water main shuts road in one direction during rush hour

Diversions were put in place as emergency repairs were carried out on the road

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Fairoaks Garden Village: What's going on at the community planning weekend?

An event is being held to give neighbours a say on the Fairoaks Garden Village development

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Aldershot Town defender Will Evans admits being out of the side was "tough" but he "couldn't complain" about decision

The 25-year-old last started for Gary Waddock's side in the 2-0 loss to Chester in December but regained his place on Saturday as a result of Dion Conroy's departure

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Donald Trump Muslim ban: Petition to stop US President's state visit to UK gains more than 963,000 signatures in 24 hours

Almost 20,000 Surrey residents showed their opposition to the ban in just 24 hours

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WojciechZ published Car collides with lorry after spinning on slippery M25 surface

Fire crews from Reigate and Godstone attended a collision between a car and a lorry on the M25.The fire teams were called to the incident, which took place between junctions eight - for Reigate - and nine - for Leatherhead - of the motorway, at 6.20pm on Sunday (January 29).A member of the Reigate fire service who attended the scene, said: “An Audi R8 spun on the water and got hit by a lorry. It then made its way over to the hard shoulder and remained there until emergency services…

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Cute wildcat kittens and mum help Oxted photographer scoop wildlife picture award

The image of Kendra the Scottish wildcat and her young was taken at the British Wildlife Centre in Lingfield

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Chobham woman vows to continue 14-year battle for planning permission

Alison Hook has been fighting for more than 14 years for retrospective planning permission for a timber cabin she built on land at Hook Meadow

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Push the boat out this Valentine’s Day with lavish River Thames cruise

Want to treat your loved one to a lavish and memorable Valentine's Day?

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First year a 'very positive base to build upon' as council reveals nearly 7,000 people visited Camberley on Ice

The event had originally been opposed by locals who thought it would not bring any 'measurable benefit' to the town centre

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Council tax referendum: Get Surrey readers overwhelming reject 15% council tax hike

An online poll conducted by Get Surrey revealed that only 16% would vote in favour of the council tax increase

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New development at former Majestic House site in Staines to be ready for residents by end of 2018

Have a look around the new 260 flat London Square development in the town centre

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MP Kwasi Kwarteng opposed to 'aggressive plan' to develop Kempton Park Racecourse

The Spelthorne MP has revealed he is opposed to plans to development Kempton Park Racecourse

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Police appeal for information after altercation at Clacket Lane Services

Detectives investigating a potential assault at Clacket Lane Service station are asking for witnesses to come forward

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9 things you think about when you go to The Friary in Guildford

From the shops you once loved to the little red cars for kids and late night shopping, here's one for the fans of The Friary

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From the archives: When Billy Smart's Circus came to town in 1971

From the archives we have found a fascinating insight into what life was like in Guildford on one particular Sunday afternoon in September 1971

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50 best pubs in Surrey: Casual locals, sports bars and gastro hot spots

We visited dozens of pubs to discover the best in food and drink, the prettiest gardens and the friendliest atmosphere

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Wedding fairs in Surrey and Hampshire 2017

A guide to upcoming wedding fairs, bridal shows and exhibitions to help you plan your big day

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Ever wondered how these places in Woking got their names?

Many of Woking's place names derive from old Anglo-Saxon words which have adjusted overtime

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Railway station death, A3 van driver sex act and IKEA new store plans among Get Surrey's most read stories of the week

A fatal fire and the ongoing Surrey street lights switch-off saga round up Get Surrey's most read stories of the week

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CBallinger published This is why there are no courgettes on the shelves in our local...

A courgette crisis is threatening to go on until the summer and supermarket shoppers in Surrey are not coping well with the shortage.Shoppers are struggling to get their hands on the squash, with stocks low on supermarket shelves and prices soaring where they are available.The reason behind the shortage is a spell of unseasonal snow and heavy rain causing floods in Spain and Italy, which has hit crops and stopped farmers from planting.READ MORE: First photos and video of what Leatherhead’s new…

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Stolen Jackhuahua puppy in Tandridge sparks police appeal to trace adorable pet cruelly taken

Surrey Police is appealing for information as to the whereabouts of a stolen Jackuhuahua puppy that was taken from a property in Tandridge

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Railway disruption on major lines in Surrey for the week ahead

Everything you need to know about planned railway works and disruption for the week ahead (Monday January 30 to Sunday February 5)

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Roadworks and road closures for major routes around Surrey this week

Everything you need to know about ongoing planned road improvements and expected delays on the M3, M4, A3, M25 and around London

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Lightwater house fire: Fundraising page aims to raise £10,000 for family after suspected tumble dryer blaz

It is believed the fire at the property in The Avenue started due to a faulty tumble dryer

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CBallinger published Hundreds of people in Surrey sign petition against Donald Trump...

Hundreds of people across Surrey have signed a petition to stop Donald Trump from making a state visit to the UK.Thousands of people around the country are adding their names to the online petition every few minutes, after the President signed an Executive Order banning people from seven majority-Muslim countries travelling to the US - even if they have a legal green card to live there.The ban has placed a 90-day block on entry to the US from citizens from Iran, Iraq, Syria, Yemen, Sudan, Libya…

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Donald Trump Muslim ban: Controversial policy slammed by members of Surrey's Muslim community

A prominent Muslim businessman from Woking said of Donald Trump: "Ever since he began his campaign, he has been determined to divide communities"

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Reigate house fire: Heartfelt tribute paid 'gentle fella' Tiago Nunes and family killed in devastating blaze

Tiago Nunes, his partner Adriana and their young son, also Tiago, were killed when their house near Reigate burned down last week

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Donald Trump Muslim ban: Everything you need to know about US President's controversial policy

There have been protests around the world in condemnation of President Trump's executive order banning some people from entering America for 90 days

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K_Seckington published We didn't deserve to beat Lewes, admits Dorking Wanderers manager

Manager Marc White insisted Dorking Wanderers “didn’t deserve” their 2-1 win over Lewes on Saturday in the Ryman League Division One South.Lewes, on their first trip to Westhumble, had the better chances but couldn’t make them count with Wanderers keeper Slavomir Huk putting in a man of the match display as the visiting forwards left their goal-scoring boots at the Dripping Pan.It was Lewes who took the lead from the penalty spot after Huk was adjudged by the officials to have got more…

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Woking Ian Allan Motors garage 'with regret and sadness' closes doors after 26 years

The garage opened in 1991 but bosses say changes in the motor industry have left the operation 'too big to be small and too small to be big'

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Surrey Mirror published Firefighters warn of chimney fire dangers after Fetcham residents...

Firefighters have issued a warning about the risks of lighting chimney fires after two people in Fetcham managed to escape their home as it filled with smoke.A crew from Leatherhead Fire Station were dispatched after receiving a distressed call at 9.30pm last night (Saturday, January 28).Two adults living in a first floor flat at The Old Rectory, in Fetcham, rang the emergency service after a room in their home filled with smoke.READ MORE: Firefighters tackle ‘intense’ chimney fire at Betchworth…

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K_Seckington published Jupp insists scoreline didn't reflect game as Horley Town lose to...

Manager Anthony Jupp insisted the scoreline did not reflect the game as Horley Town lost 3-0 at Camberley Town on Saturday in the Combined Counties League Premier Division.Camberley started the quickest out of the blocks and created a couple of chances, within five minutes they found themselves 1-0 with a cracking finish from Jamie Hoppitt. Horley then got back into the game and the first half was very even, ending 1-0 to Camberley.The second half was mostly Horley possession but in the final…

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Surrey Mirror published Car bursts into flames in Capel just as driver was about start...

A driver had a very lucky escape in Capel as they managed to get out of a car moments before it went up in flames.Firefighters from Dorking Fire Station received urgent calls to go to Coles Lane after a car spontaneously burst into flames at 2.35pm on Saturday (January 28).A man is understood to have got into a Mercedes parked in the road but when he went to pull away it started smoking and he quickly got out, and moved to safety, before a fire engulfed the whole vehicle.READ MORE: Car…

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Staircase collapse leaves five injured at Edenbridge Kent and Surrey Golf and County Club

Ambulance crews reported an 'external staircase' collapsed at an Edenbridge golf club on Saturday afternoon

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Mark Davison published 'Food all day, every day' on our visit to The Plough in Leigh

Our columnist Mark Davison visited The Plough in Leigh as part of his Time For Tea feature. Read more to see what he thought of it:MOTORING around the rural lanes of Sidlow, Betchworth and Leigh, I felt grateful to live in this part of the country. The countryside in winter can take on an enchanted appearance.Leafless trees allow the low January sun to filter on to the fields and permit a panoramic view of the chalky North Downs in the distance.Near Mynthurst, an alarmed pheasant noisily…

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donnaprior published ARCHIVE PHOTOS: 55 pictures of Surrey people taken in 1986

We have pictures of the choral society rehearsing at St Paul’s Church, half term activities at Donyngs, jumble sale at Charlwood village hall, pupils from Salfords Middle School, The Hawthorne School, and a performance of Dick Whittington at The Barn Theatre Oxted.Have a scroll through them and see if there is anyone you recognise.And don’t forget to come back to our website every day, as we are regularly uploading new nostalgia galleries.If you have any old pictures of Surrey or events in the…

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Mark Davison published Remembering Gatwick Airport's humble beginnings 80 years ago

As major airlines British Airways, easyJet and Virgin Atlantic will relocate which terminals they use, in big changes at Gatwick Airport, we take a look back at how the airport has changed over the last 80 years.The original aerodrome was built in 1936 and shortly after the Second World War began in 1939, it was requisitioned to become a satellite airfield of RAF Kenley. Two commercial companies– Airwork Trading and Southern Aircraft (Gatwick) –were also based at Gatwick and these…

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See incredible behind-the-scenes footage from the Royal Mint where Britain's new £1 coins are being made

This wonderful footage from the Royal Mint shows all the steps required to create the brand new coin, due to enter circulation in March

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Cheryl and Liam Payne to raise child at One Direction star's Surrey mansion

The loved-up couple recently announced their first child was on the way as they settle into Liam's now 'baby-proofed' £5.1m pad

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Cycling in Surrey: Government pledges £7.5m to encourage people across south east to ditch cars and get in the saddle

The Department for Transport is embarking on a major project to boost walking and cycling across the country

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Woking FC boss Garry Hill: 'This was a massive, massive win for this football club'

'We created chances and we showed the kind of commitment we have to show between now and the end of the season' said Woking chief

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Surrey car parking charges: See how prices have changed over past 12 months

Get Surrey takes a look back at all the big car parking charge stories over the past year

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Aldershot Town 0-0 York City: All the best action from yesterday's draw at the EBB Stadium

Our snapper was there to capture all the best action from the 0-0 draw at the EBB Stadium as Aldershot extended their unbeaten run to five games

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K_Seckington published Briggs gives Dorking Wanderers ill-deserved win over Lewes

Ryman League Division One SouthDorking Wanderers 2 Lewes 1Matt Briggs’ last gasp goal gave Dorking Wanderers three points they ill-deserved against Lewes on Saturday.Lewes had by far the better chances at Westhumble but a combination of poor finishing and a man-of-the-match display from Wanderers goalkeeper Slavomir Huk, who survived a heavy onslaught of good-natured abuse from the visiting fans, meant they failed to capitalise.And after James McShane had cancelled out a Lewes’ penalty, the game…

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Crime archives: Surrey Executions book reveals man who confessed to murdering his fiancé

Get Surrey has picked out some gruesome deaths from Martin Baggoley's book on 19th century executions in the county

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Watch McLaren ace Jenson Button swap track for the skies as he pilots British Airways flight simulator

See former McLaren F1 star Button get behind the controls of a British Airways A380 simulator at Heathrow Airport - and he's not half bad

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From the archives: Orphaned baby-bunny 'luckiest alive' after escaping coal fire

The article appeared in The Advertiser in 1977 and described the 'real life drama' of baby Hutch - named after a character from the famous TV series

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11 things you think about when you're out shopping in Staines

From new shops and restaurants, to the sights and sounds of the town's market, we've come up with list of things we think about when taking a trip to Staines

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Watch: Gary Waddock gives his reaction to Aldershot Town's 0-0 draw with York City

Waddock believes his side's 0-0 draw with York was "hard fought" and doesn't think York City are a bottom of the table side

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CBallinger published Lovely tribute paid to 'gentle' dad found dead in Reigate house...

A gardener who works at a farm neighbouring the burnt-out cottage where a young family were found dead has paid tribute to the “gentle” dad who would help with work and was “always smiling”.Tiago and Adriana Nunes as well as their six-year-old boy Tiago, also known as Tito, were discovered at Little Santon Farm Cottage, in Trumpets Hill Road, on Tuesday morning.Surrey Police believe the fire took place overnight between Monday and Tuesday (January 23-24).READ MORE: Bodies of…

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Chinese New Year: Guildford and Woking transformed as weekend of celebrations begins

The Chinese communities in Guildford and Woking marked the beginning of the year of the Rooster in style

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Eastleigh 0-1 Woking FC: Match in a minute

A Gozie Ugwu goal in the 16th minute gives Woking a second league win in a row in Vanarama National

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CBallinger published If you are a Sky customer you could be about to lose 12 TV...

Sky TV customers could soon lose 12 popular channels due to a row between broadcasters.Sky and Discovery have become embroiled in a public spat, with Discovery currently threatening to pull their channels from the Sky platform at the end of the month.Discovery is claiming that it is paid less by Sky now than it was 10 years ago, despite Discovery having increased its share of viewing on Sky by more than 20 per cent.It adds it has also increased investment in original content by more than 30 per…

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