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East Surrey Water Resources High

East Surrey’s Water resources are at their highest level ever for the month of March

This comes after an unprecedented heavy rainfall in the last three months, although March has delivered below average rainfall

The water company are now well-placed to cope with customer demand for spring and summer approach.

So hopefully, no hosepipe ban this year!

Weekend Sports Roundup

A late goal gave Crewe a vital win at Crawley, as they battle to beat the drop from League One. The Reds remain 3 points outside the relegation zone with 2 matches in hand.

In the Ryman League, Crawley Down Gatwick went down 2 -1 at home to Faversham, while Merstham beat Walton Casuals 2-1. Three Bridges suffered a 2 – 1 loss at home to Hastings United while Redhill had a good 3 – 2 away win at Walton and Hersham.

Elsewhere Horley Town beat Badshot Lea 2 -1 and South Park thrashed Molesey by 4 goals to one.

Veteran Car Run Changing

The London to Brighton Veteran Car Run is changing this year.

The compulsory half-way stop in Crawley is being moved from High Street to London Road.

For 19 years the drivers parked in front of the historic George Hotel. In November, they will be pulling up on the forecourt of a car dealership.

Susy Radio has been talking with various people about the move, looking at the balance between the need for sponsors and upkeeping the tradition and ethos of the event – which this year celebrates 118th anniversary.

Craig Drysdale, Manager of the George Hotel, expressed his views to Susy Radio:

 

Newdigate Robbery

The search continues for the man who committed armed robbery at a restaurant in Newdigate.

Diners at the Ali Raj on Parkgate Road were left shaken after the incident just before 9.30 Tuesday evening.

The suspect is reported to have been wearing a black motorcycle helmet, dark clothing, and was brandishing what was believed to have been a firearm. A red Ford Fiesta seen in the area at the time may be connected.

No one was injured during the incident.

Anyone who can assist officers with their investigation is urged to contact Surrey Police on 101 (or 999 in an emergency) quoting reference 45140025519.

The independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111 where you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to £1,000 for information which leads to the arrest and charge of a person responsible.

– See more at:
http://www.surrey.police.uk/news/news-stories/full-news-story/article/9081/armed-robbery-at-newdigate-restaurant

Redhill Man Jailed

A man has been jailed for theft and driving offences.

27 year old Lloyd Edwards pleaded guilty at South East Surrey Magistrates Court in Redhill.

Edwards stole an iPhone from a property on Observatory Walk in Redhill in February and a number of petrol powered garden tools from a garage in Chipstead last month.

He was also driving whilst disqualified.

Edwards has been banned for driving for two years, ordered to pay over £1500 in compensation and sentenced to one year imprisonment.