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May 8, 2015, 2:10 am

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ReigateCrispin Blunt retained the Tory seat which he has held since 1997 with 29,151 votes – an increase of more than 2,000 on last time.Sensationally Ukip's Joseph Fox, who finished fourth in 2010, came second with 6,817 votes.The turnout was exactly 70 per cent - the same as 2010.East SurreyConservative candidate Sam Gyimah romped to victory with 32,211 votes – 57.4 per cent of all those cast in the constituency.This is an increase on the last outing where he gained31,007 votes...

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LIVE BLOG: Reigate and Banstead Borough Council election results...

May 8, 2015, 2:16 am

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Follow our reporter live from the election count at Donyngs Leisure Centre, Redhill, where the results for the Reigate and Banstead Borough Council elections will be announced today. Seats are up for grabs in 18 of the 19 wards and the count is scheduled to begin at midday and is expected to be complete by around 3pm. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter using the hashtag #RBBC2015 See below for Twitter updates. Scroll down for live updates #RBBC2015 Tweets16.51: The Redhill Greens have issued...

Plans for Merstham's Lime Tree Primary School site altered

May 10, 2015, 11:00 pm

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PLANS for Merstham's new primary school have changed.An application has been submitted to Reigate and Banstead Borough Council to amend plans for the Lime Tree site in Battlebridge Lane.The changes are not expected to delay the project and the school – currently housed temporarily in Reigate – still plans to welcome children to the permanent site this September.The size, main layout and aspect of the buildings have not changed from the initial plans, which were approved last...

Shock and anger after horse found dead in Merstham

May 12, 2015, 3:55 am

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SHOCK and anger has followed the death of a horse on a remote site.It was found dead on April 21 on land off Bletchingley Road, Merstham, prompting an outcry on Facebook.The mare and foal were tethered to posts on a desolate strip of land near the M25/M23 question, apparently with leg wounds and no access to water.The woman who posted it, who asked to remain anonymous, told the Mirror: "The foal was taken to a rescue centre."It had an infection in a back leg, and may have to be put...

Star For A Night showcases Reigate and Banstead young talent

May 13, 2015, 10:45 pm

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FUTURE stars may have shone for the first time in an annual showcase of talent.Youngsters from across Reigate and Banstead spent 30 hours rehearsing with professional coaches before putting on the Star For A Night song-and-dance extravaganza in front of a paying audience.The 68 youngsters aged from 11 to 18 laid on two shows at Redhill's Harlequin Theatre and four performers won scholarships to local dance and theatre schools.Sue Sergeant, Reigate and Banstead Borough Council's leisure...

Cyclist seriously injured in Merstham collision

May 20, 2015, 2:36 pm

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A CYCLIST was seriously injured in a collision in Merstham this evening (Wednesday).A male cyclist was taken to St George's Hospital in Tooting following a collision between a car and bicycle at just after 6pm in Shepherd's Hill, Merstham, at the junction with the A23.The driver of the car, a black Fiat Punto, was not injured but left "extremely shaken", according to a Surrey Police spokesman.At 10.15pm, the road remains closed in both directions while emergency services deal with the...

PHOTOS: Merstham Cricket Club secure win over Putney

May 24, 2015, 10:29 am

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Search and rescue dog Elmo stolen from Merstham home

May 28, 2015, 1:30 am

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A RESCUE dog has been stolen from its owners home in Merstham.Elmo, a two-year-old short-haired collie trained by Surrey Search and Rescue, was taken from his family's home in Malmstone Road last night, Wednesday May 27, at around 9.30pm.His owners were taking out the rubbish when they saw a car pull away from outside the house and Elmo was gone.A SurSAR spokesman said it is "completely out of character" for Elmo to have left his family's company willingly.Elmo is a trainee...

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Update: "Stolen" Merstham search dog Elmo found

May 28, 2015, 2:54 am

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A DOG trained by Surrey Search and Rescue reported stolen yesterday (Wednesday) has been found.Elmo, a two-year-old short-haired collie, was reportedly taken from his home in Malmstone Road at around 9.30pm.SurSAR launched an urgent appeal this morning to trace him.The organisation has now confirmed Elmo was found "safe and well" by a member of the public.

Five-year-old Merstham boy tells David Cameron to 'care more...

May 30, 2015, 10:45 pm

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WHEN five-year-old George McRae sent a letter to David Cameron asking him to "care more about family," he didn't expect to receive a reply.But after posting the letter with his mother, Laura, the pair were astonished when an envelope from 10 Downing Street arrived.George, from Merstham, decided to write when the Conservative Party achieved a majority in the House of Commons following the General Election.He wrote: "Dear Mr Cameron. Well done for getting lots of blue seats in the...

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June 1, 2015, 11:22 pm

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RAIL services between Surrey and London Bridge have been cancelled this morning (Tuesday) because of a fallen tree blocking the line at Forest Hill.Trains running to London Bridge are being diverted to London Victoria.A statement on Southern's website said South West Trains are accepting Southern passengers on train services between Epsom / Guildford and London Waterloo.South Eastern are accepting Southern passengers on train services to and from London Bridge and Thameslink. Southern and...

Tribute to Fanny Maiklem of Fanny's Farm, Merstham

June 8, 2015, 1:22 am

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FANNY Maiklem, of Fanny's Farm Shop in Merstham, has died.The 66-year-old had been battling illness for a while.Fanny was a popular and well-known character in the area, who greeted visitors to the farm shop with a warmth which permeated the whole place.She was a true character, a joy to have met and will be sorely missed. We here at the Mirror would like to express our condolences to Fanny's family and numerous friends.Heartfelt tributes have been paid by friends, family and former customers...

BBC newsreader Nicholas Owen pays tribute to Fanny Maiklem

June 8, 2015, 8:34 am

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BBC newsreader and former Surrey Mirror reporter Nicholas Owen today paid tribute to local legend Fanny Maiklem, who died on Friday.Fanny died aged 66 following a long battle with cancer. She ran the popular Fanny's Farm Shop in Merstham and was a much-loved and well-known character in East Surrey and beyond.Mr Owen said: "Fanny was an original who created such a unique place."My family and I have loved it over many years."We shall miss so much that great personality, that lovely...

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June 8, 2015, 9:43 am

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A CORONER has recorded an open verdict at the end of an inquest into the death of a "troubled" Merstham woman.Tracey Bresnihan, 34, was found dead at her Hanover Close home by her friend Russell Sirr on September 4 last year.At the beginning of the inquest, held in Woking last Thursday (June 4), assistant coroner Dr Karin Englehart said Ms Bresnihan "suffered from epilepsy and was known to take illegal drugs".A toxicology test found, among other drugs, cocaine and paracetamol...

Dramatic recovery for Merstham horse found next to its dead...

June 9, 2015, 2:32 am

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A young horse found next to her dead mother in Merstham is making a dramatic recovery.The foal was underweight and poorly after being rescued from land off Bletchingley Road last month.A vet gave permission for her to be taken into RSPCA care.Named Elsa, he foal is now living with another foal, Anna, who was recovered after being trapped in a hole.Liz Wood, deputy manager at Millbrook Animal Centre in Cobham; "Our staff are spellbound by these two lovely babies. "They have had such a...

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Man wanted on recall to prison arrested in Merstham

June 12, 2015, 4:27 am

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A MAN sought by police for recall to prison was arrested in Merstham.The 24-year-old was being traced by police since last month after allegedly breaching his licence conditions.A large number of officers and a police helicopter were in Merstham yesterday afternoon (Thursday), searching for the suspect.Officers attended a property in the village, and arrested a man on suspicion of burglary and assaulting a police officer relating to offences in Orpin Road.Inspector Angie Austin, from Reigate and...

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June 12, 2015, 8:38 am

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A WOMAN has been ordered to pay more than £2,000 after her vehicle set off an M25 speed camera in Surrey on three successive days.Yvonne Bramwell, 54, appeared at Redhill Magistrate's Court last week (June 3) and pleaded guilty to the offence of failing to identify the driver. She was banned from driving for six months and received 18 points on her licence.Ms Bramwell, from Maidstone in Kent, was also ordered to pay £500 fine for each offence, which occurred in January last year,...

"We shall miss so much that great personality": Fanny...

June 13, 2015, 9:00 pm

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ONE of Surrey's most colourful characters, Fanny Maiklem, has died aged 66.But the bubbly owner of eccentric Fanny's Farm Shop for more than three decades will certainly go out in style.Her ashes will be sent skywards in a firework at a special celebration event next month.Fanny's daughter, Nellie Budd, who helps run the popular shop in Markedge Lane, Merstham, said: "That's just typical of my mum."She had such a zest for life and was never morbid. She was such a well-loved...

East Surrey people named in Queen's Birthday Honours

June 15, 2015, 1:44 am

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FROM community champions to experts in the fields of development and business, a crop of Surrey's most talented and charitable people have been recognised in the Queen's Birthday Honours.East Surrey residents, including those from Horley, Merstham and Caterham, have been awarded the well-deserved accolades in the annual list.Horley stalwart and Local History Society member Veronica Ballard has become an MBE for services to the community.Peter Chapman, from Tadworth, has received the same honour...

Four lanes blocked on the M25 near Reigate

June 15, 2015, 8:50 am

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FOUR lanes are blocked on the M25 near Reigate due to a broken down coach and debris in the road.On the clockwise stretch of the busy motorway traffic two lanes are blocked at Junction 8 for Reigate because of the broken down vehicle.Meanwhile on the anti-clockwise section of the road between junctions 8-7 two lanes have been closed due to debris.Check back for updates.