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Arrest after Thorpe Park 'hit and run'

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 16:12:00 GMT

A MOTORIST has been arrested following a 'unusual' hit and run incident that left two teenagers seriously injured.

Sainsbury's toilet plans go down the pan

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 15:34:00 GMT

HOPES that much-needed public toilets in Chertsey may be opened have been dashed by Sainsbury's.

Council criticised after leisure centre hours cut

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 15:27:00 GMT

CASH-strapped Runnymede Borough Council has been slated for cutting the opening hours of Addlestone Leisure Centre by a man who has played football there for 12 years.

Committee refuses to put lid on car boot sales

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 23:00:00 GMT

CAR boot sales at Walton's Apps Court Farm are likely to be restricted to 11 during summer so they don't breach Green Belt rules, according to a planning committee.

Pupils enjoy surprise limo ride

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 23:00:00 GMT

PUPILS at Laleham Primary School enjoyed a surprise ride in a limousine on their last day of school.

River rubbish prompts pupils to act

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 23:00:00 GMT

SCHOOLCHILDREN have designed posters to deter littering along the towpath between Shepperton and Sunbury.

'Transporters' were followed

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 23:00:00 GMT

SURREY Police have hailed the seizure of drugs in Chertsey with a street value of £2million as a major blow in the war on drugs.

Young boxers get to spar with heavyweight star

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 23:00:00 GMT

THE Boxing Inclusion Zone in Addlestone had a very special guest on Saturday when a former heavyweight champion dropped by.

Westlife to perform at Esher's Sandown Park

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 13:11:00 GMT

IRISH pop group Westlife hope to get pulses racing when they perform at Sandown Park Racecourse in Esher next week.

Council leader shamed by drink drive ban

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 08:49:00 GMT

RUNNYMEDE Council leader John Furey was disqualified from driving for 12 months and fined £450 after appearing in court charged with driving over the legal alcohol limit today.

Two hurt in hit and run outside Thorpe Park

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 08:14:00 GMT

TWO people have been seriously injured following a hit and run outside the entrance to Thorpe Park last night.

Synchronised bid to bust a world record

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 23:00:00 GMT

AN ATTEMPT to break the world record for largest simultaneous tai chi lesson took place on Sunday morning.

Big fun for Hersham nursery

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 23:00:00 GMT

A FAMILY fun day at a Hersham nursery raised at least £2,500 for Chertsey's White Lodge Centre.

Homeless man targets church

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 23:00:00 GMT

David Spencer, who was living in his car at the time he broke into St Mary's Church in Stanwell in June, admitted burglary last Friday at Guildford Crown Court. He also admitted a second burglary in the same street, at a premises used by Marina Films, and was jailed for two years.

Bellfield's Milly Dowler court date delayed

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 12:59:00 GMT

A HEARING due to take place at the Old Bailey on Friday (July 30) involving Levi Bellfield, who is charged with the murder of Walton teenager Milly Dowler, has been put back.

Brave soldier was murdered in his bed

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 12:33:00 GMT

THE parents of a former Weybridge resident shot dead in Afghanistan while he slept have spoken of their 'happy' son.

Chertsey choir perform with US rock stars

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 12:33:00 GMT

A CHERTSEY choir lived the rock star dream by performing with US rockers Foreigner in front of 40,000 on Saturday.

Thief steals woman's bag in Walton church

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 12:33:00 GMT

AN ELDERLY cleaner who volunteers at a Walton church was targeted by a callous thief on Saturday (July 24) who stole her handbag.

'Airtrack will be endless misery' say councillors

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 23:00:00 GMT

COUNCILLORS have warned that BAA's Airtrack rail link will bring nothing but misery to Spelthorne.

Council splashes out on Green Belt enforcers

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 23:00:00 GMT

CASH-strapped Runnymede Council is to spend more than £160,000 on two temporary senior staff to protect the Green Belt from illegal building.