A serial shoplifter targeting Surrey shops while on probation has been sentenced to 16 months in jail. Surrey Shoplifter on Probation Gets Jail Time for Repeated Thefts A man who repeatedly shoplifted is now in jail. He also has to pay a fine. This happened because he stole things while on probation. Michael Davis is…
Michael Parker, a 43-year-old with Down’s syndrome, died in Spain after a care worker landed on him in a pool. Surrey Man Dies After Care Worker Landed on Him in Pool, Inquest Hears A man named Michael Parker died. The incident happened while he was in Spain; he was on holiday with his care home.…
Tilly, a Weybridge cat, traveled over 17 miles to Waterloo Station. Her owner, Michael Hardy, retrieved her. Cat Takes Train Trip From Surrey to London Needs Owner Collection A cat named Tilly made news. She took a train to London, a trip of over 17 miles. Michael Hardy had to get her, finding her at…
A Surrey housing project stalled due to bat concerns. Officials cited insufficient surveys, prioritizing species protection. Bat Concerns Halt Surrey Housing Plan Amid Housing Crisis Debate A housing plan in Surrey hit a snag. The council rejected it due to possible bats. The plan involved building four homes, and they wanted to replace two bungalows.…
Thames Ditton residents are campaigning to bring back their local pharmacy after recent closures left a gap in health services. Thames Ditton Residents Fight to Restore Local Pharmacy Access Folks in Thames Ditton want their pharmacy back. The Boots chemist closed early in 2024, leaving residents who remember always having a pharmacy there feeling its…
Alfold faces sewage issues worsened by new homes. MP Jeremy Hunt urges Thames Water upgrades before more building occurs. Surrey Village Sewage Crisis Demands Urgent Action Amid Housing Growth A village in Surrey faces a sewage problem. Alfold’s sewage system struggles with current use, potentially worsening with new homes planned, causing concerns about more sewage…
Leatherhead could see new homes, shops, and a hotel as part of a town center transformation. Public input is encouraged. Surrey Town Center Revamp Homes Shops and Hotel Planned Leatherhead town center might see big changes. They are planning updates for Swan Centre and Bull Hill. Building heights and green spaces could change too. The…
Road improvements in Farnham town centre begin on February 17th, bringing delays and changes to traffic flow. Farnham Town Centre Roads to be Revolutionised: Work Phase Two Begins Road work is coming to Farnham. This Surrey town’s center is getting an upgrade. The project will happen in stages. They already started improvements near the river.…
A hotel night manager in Scotland misused a guest’s credit card to buy train tickets, leading to his arrest and jail sentence. Scots Hotel Manager Jailed for Credit Card Train Ticket Fraud A hotel manager in Scotland went to jail. His name is Blessing Bere, age 49. He used a guest’s credit card and bought…
Plans for new homes in Surrey face opposition. Locals say the project will overwhelm infrastructure and charm. Surrey Residents Fear 250 New Homes Will Ruin Village Charm A plan for 250 houses faces local opposition. This project could greatly expand a Surrey village. Developers want to build north of Blundel Lane. The location is near…