Council rejects Redhill aerodrome hard runway, but owner may appeal (BBC News)

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Link to full article: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-surrey-15892512

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Help Surrey Police to reduce burglaries during the winter months

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Surrey Police in partnership with Eagle Radio have launched a campaign aimed at helping the county’s homeowners avoid becoming victims of burglary during the winter months. The county sees around a 33% increase in domestic burglaries between the months of October and December after the clocks have gone back and the evenings get darker. The […]

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Local pensioners thwart ‘drainage’ fraud - beware of it happening to you

Two plucky pensioners thwarted a conman’s attempts to obtain thousands of pounds by exploiting their trusting nature. On Thursday, 27 October, a man calling himself ‘Mr Taylor’ claimed to have moved into a nearby cul-de-sac when he knocked at the 71-year-old lady’s door. The suspect advised the pensioner he needed access to their land in […]

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Local taxi business owner fined for assault on Council warden

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The owner of a local taxi business has been fined for assaulting a Civil Enforcement Officer (CEO - the formal job title of the Council’s parking wardens). Muz Hussain, owner of Road Runners taxis in Station Road, Redhill was found guilty of assault by beating and using threatening and abusive language. The incident occurred in The […]

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Council’s new fleet of gritters ready to tackle severe weather

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Surrey County Council has a new fleet of gritters equipped with the latest technology ready to keep motorists moving in severe winter weather. The 24 new vehicles, provided by the new highways contractor, are ready to hit the road as part of the council’s pool of 40-plus gritters loaded with some of the 17,000 tonnes of salt stockpiled […]

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