On a recent tea break interview, David Jay spoke with with Michaela Clements (pictured below far left) of St Catherine’s Hospice.
He found out all about about their Spinathon fiundraiser on 1st March. Here’s the interview if you missed it on air
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Sir Richard Branson Interviewed by Paul Tizzard
Sir Richard Branson spoke to us from Necker Island.
He told us about what keeps him going, who his heroes are and we even tried to find out what do you buy the ‘man who has everything’ for Christmas!’
Salfords Robbery
Three men are in police custody following a robbery at a flat in Brighton Road, Salfords on Monday 3rd February.
The owners of the flat were disturbed by the sound of breaking glass between 1 and 2am before being faced with three hooded intruders.
It’s believed that they forced entry to the property through the front door which is behind a row of shops on the Brighton Road at Salfords.
Two of the suspects are reported to have threatened the occupants with weapons before fleeing empty handed in a small dark coloured hatchback.
Detectives from East Surrey CID are appealing for witnesses and information, and anyone who can help should contact Surrey Police on 101.
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Noise Insulation Grants
Gatwick Airport has announced that owners of more than 1,000 homes in Sussex, Surrey and Kent are now eligible to claim noise insulation grants of up to £3,000,
The grants will go towards double glazing as well as loft insulation.
The boundary for the scheme’s been extended by about 10 miles to the east and west of the airport.
Noise level boundaries have also been lowered for those qualifying.
The extended noise insulation programme will begin on 1 April.
[Source: BBC News http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-26016757]
Surrey Council Tax Increase
Surrey CC Approve 1.99% Council Tax Increase
Surrey County Council’s Cabinet yesterday approved a proposal to increase council tax by 1.99% even though a 2.5% rise was originally deemed to be necessary.
A spokesman said that this will allow key services to be preserved as the council continues to face the challenges of rising demand and shrinking government funding.
The Cabinet’s recommendation will now go forward to a meeting of Surrey’s Full Council next Tuesday, 11 February, where a final decision will be taken.