Leatherhead and Dorking Advertiser - May 01, 2025

Leatherhead and Dorking Advertiser - May 01, 2025

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In this issue
May 01, 2025
Trust hopes to bring back beavers
THE humble beaver was once a common feature of Surrey's landscape, building dams and creating a strong and diverse habitat.

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Eight arrested after man is found in 'kidnap' probe
REPORTS CLAIM MASKED MEN BUNDLED VICTIM INTO CAR
2 mins
New rail service could link Surrey to stations across the country
PLANS have been announced for a new train service that would run from Brighton to Newcastle, and would connect Surrey with stations across the country.

1 min
Gatwick says it will curb noise and traffic if expansion agreed
AIRPORT BOSSES SAYS NORTHERN RUNWAY SCHEME IS 'SHOVEL READY'

2 mins
Disruption for Dorking High Street
A BUSY high street is closed for resurfacing works for 10 hours per weekday - for around three weeks.
1 min
Gas pipe work closes Reigate roads
ONE of Reigate’s busiest roads will close for four weeks.
1 min
Decision to reject Surrey Hills solar farm could cost council 'hundreds of thousands'
A DECISION on plans for a huge solar farm in the Surrey Hills could cost the council 'hundreds of thousands.
2 mins
County to reimburse parent over psychologist use
PARENTS of children with special educational needs who were left with little choice but to use private educational psychologists may be due money back from Surrey County Council.

2 mins
PRACTICES NOT TAKING ADULTS OR CHILDREN, FIGURES REVEAL
IT is still just as difficult to register at an NHS dentist in Surrey as it was six months ago, despite Labour's promise to \"rebuild\" NHS dentistry.
2 mins
Finding an NHS dentist still feels like pulling teeth
IT is still just as difficult to register at an NHS dentist in Surrey as it was six months ago, despite Labour's promise to \"rebuild\" NHS dentistry.
2 mins
Survey feedback guides public rights of way vision
SURREY County Council has created a 10-year plan setting out how its 2,164 miles of public rights of way will be maintained.

1 min
Anger as flowers are killed by weed spray
HAN ANGRY group of neighbours have complained of over-zealous weed control after a wall of wild flowers in their area suddenly died.

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Council chambers across Surrey to hold talks over future of local government
EXTRAORDINARY meetings will be held in Surrey council chambers next week as members agree their preferred way forward in a new-look local government set-up.

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Debts may force county into forming single mega council
GOVERNMENT PROVIDED FEEDBACK ON FUTURE SYSTEM FOR SURREY
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MPs unfazed by Russia sanctions
SURREY MPs have spoken of their ‘pride’ after being banned from entering Russia.
2 mins
Council signs of 'derelict' chalk pit to be used for potential new homes
A 'DERELICT' chalk pit depot in Surrey has been sold off for a potential homes development.
1 min
Schools in county up for 'Oscar' honours
SOME of the most innovative and inspiring schools around Surrey have been shortlisted for prestigious teaching awards.
1 min
Town antisocial parking raised in the Commons
MP CALLED ON THE GOVERNMENT TO HELP POLICE ACTION

2 mins
TV pottery star set to take part in new Clandon art project
IT IS PART OF RESTORATION OF THE NATIONAL TRUST SITE
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Songs of Surrey stories take centre stage
THIS summer, the stories of Surrey take centre stage in Sing a Song of Surrey a one-of-a-kind musical event that brings the county's rich history to life through the power of song at the Rhoda Mcgaw Theatre on Sunday June 15, hosted by Susie Dent.
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STRICTLY HOT
STRICTLY Come Dancing's superstar professional dancers, 2024 winner Dianne Buswell and 2024 runner up Vito Coppola are to star in a brand-new stage show Red Hot and Ready. Created by Jason Gilkison, Red Hot and Ready will dance its way round the UK in June and July 2025, visiting 30 venues across the country, including G Live, Guildford, on Friday and Saturday June 13 and 14.
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BORN TO BE WILDE
OSCAR WILDE FOUND HIMSELF IN COURT 130 YEARS AGO. MARION MCMULLEN LOOKS AT THE TUMULTUOUS LIFE OF THE WRITER AND WIT
3 mins
Has your pension pot got a few missing pieces?
TRACKING DOWN LOST CONTRIBUTIONS AND DECIDING WHETHER TO COMBINE THEM COULD BE KEY TO SECURING YOUR FINANCIAL FUTURE.
4 mins
Walk this way...
AS I walked through the forest I suddenly heard a heavenly chorus that seemed for a split second to be putting me on the path to cloud nine.

4 mins
Don't keep mum when it comes to your family history
NATASHA HOLT ASKS THE EXPERTS WHAT VITAL MEDICAL INFORMATION SHOULD ALWAYS BE PASSED DOWN THE FAMILY...

4 mins
Wild at heart
YOUR WILDFLOWER MEADOW EVOLVES OVER THE YEARS TO HELP YOU RECONNECT WITH NATURE

2 mins
Taylor holds his nerve for Horley as they secure a tie at higher level Chertsey
HORLEY Cricket Club's first XI travelled to Chertsey, who will play one division above them in the Surrey Championship this season, for their second pre-season friendly and the match ended in a tie.
2 mins
Wanderers are edged out in a seven-goal play-off thriller
ONE of the many quirks that Marc White has become known for, Gucci trainers and skinny jeans aside, is subbing off players once they pick up yellow cards and Tuesday night's National League South play off defeat to Boreham Wood proved why he does it.

2 mins
Ware takes four wickets for Llamas
REIGATE Priory Cricket Club beat Beckenham away on Sunday for their first match in the ECB's National Cup.
1 min
Thomas falls just short of century in Stags win
ASHTEAD PROGRESS TO NEXT ROUND IN CUP COMPETITION
2 mins
Wanderers finish with thriller
MARTINS BAGGED A BRACE FOR DORKING BEFORE MANN NETTED A LATE EQUALISER

2 mins
Salami in red-hot form against Banstead
Reigate Priory's response to the social media trend, 'Anything but a kit bag' whereby players are asked to turn up to the match with their kit in anything but a kit bag
1 min
Leatherhead hoping to challenge next season
LEATHERHEAD concluded the Isthmian League South Central season with a 2-0 win against Hartley Wintney at the Memorial Ground on Saturday.
3 mins
Winning start to Euroformula Open campaign for Dorking racer Pearson
EDWARD Pearson made a fine start to his 2025 season in the Euroformula Open series with victory on the opening weekend of the campaign at the Portimao circuit in the Algarve.
2 mins
Red & Whites beat TJs to secure second place
DORKING secured their highest ever finish in National Two East on Saturday as they swept aside champions Tonbridge Juddians 41-19 at the Big Field.
2 mins
Chilton ready for Brands Hatch
REIGATE RACER OPTIMISTIC AFTER WIN AT DONINGTON PARK

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Leatherhead and Dorking Advertiser Newspaper Description:
Publisher: Reach Publishing Services Limited
Category: Newspaper
Language: English
Frequency: Weekly
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