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Low response to mayoral consultation

January 31st, 2010 . by News feed - This Is Surrey Today

Reigate and Banstead may soon have its own Boris Johnson in charge.

The new figurehead for Reigate and Banstead would have wide-ranging...



West End role for youngster

January 31st, 2010 . by News feed - This Is Surrey Today

A young actor could not ask for "more" after landing a West End debut in Oliver!.

Jack Butcher, 12, auditioned for the star part in the...



Growing congregations delight church leaders

January 31st, 2010 . by News feed - This Is Surrey Today

Hallelujah – the numbers of people attending church has risen considerably over the past year.

Statistics released by the Church of...



Philips snubs club’s bid to buy ground

January 31st, 2010 . by News feed - This Is Surrey Today

A rugby club is fuming after its £320,000 offer to buy land at the old Philips Research Laboratories was snubbed by company bosses.

It...



Pub goes to the dogs… and the cats

January 30th, 2010 . by News feed - This Is Surrey Today

For more than 300 years, regulars at the Crown in Nutfield have been assured of a warm welcome and a refreshing pint.

If you step inside the...



Short-term car hire costs police £1.6m

January 30th, 2010 . by News feed - This Is Surrey Today

Surrey Police spent £1.6 million on hire cars over the past five years.

Information released by forces across the country show Surrey...



Council to take hard look at its winter planning

January 30th, 2010 . by News feed - This Is Surrey Today

An "in-depth review" will be held into the way Surrey County Council deals with winter weather, it has been revealed.

Speaking to the...



Joy as date is set for Arc to re-open

January 30th, 2010 . by News feed - This Is Surrey Today

A popular arts and recreation centre which closed amid a storm of protests has announced it is to re-open.

The Arc, on Weston Drive,...



Local tax to rise by 2.5%

January 30th, 2010 . by News feed - This Is Surrey Today

Residents can expect a rise in council tax because of a lack of government funding for Surrey County Council.

The council says that the rise...



Disabled student forced to leave college course

January 30th, 2010 . by News feed - This Is Surrey Today

A funding row is threatening a disabled student's dreams after she withdrew herself from her course in a fit of tears.

Chelsea Winters, who...



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