Staines & Ashford news, Surrey news, news in Stanwell

Egham Regatta marks 100 years in style

FUTURE Olympic hopefuls were on show at the Egham Centenial Regatta on Sunday. Read

Brian Smith, 73, says Staines Moor is not weeded adequately.

'Council is not weeding Staines Moor properly'

AN ex-moormaster is hitting out at Spelthorne Council over the way Staines Moor is weeded. Read

Full-time politicians; good for Stalin, bad for democracy

BY THE time this reaches readers, another rule change for MPs will be in operation. Read

Riverwatch: Dot's message has wings

TWO weeks ago,I wrote about Dot Beeson,the lovely lady who runs the Swan Sanctuary in Felix Lane,Shepperton,and told the story of how she first became involved with helping injured birds and other wildlife. Read

Communities news & views

Animated BBToons
BLOG: Communities - Ashford
::CLICK PIC:: I am getting geared up now to take on the next challenge of getting bbtoons even more hits on it's website.... Read
DRAWN-Together: Tooning night and day...
BLOG: Communities - Ashford
With bbtoons going really well, newspaper coverage, radio chats about me and my little graphics and getting on TV, I thought it would have gone to my head.... Read
Time for urgent changes? Well - Yes, but not yet!
BLOG: Communities - Englefield Green
We were given to understand, that MP's who missed the opportunity of 'putting things right' (give the money back) would not be allowed to stand at the next election.... Read
Pensioner gets stuck in Laleham Park toilet
BLOG: Communities - Laleham
An OAP had to be rescued by firemen on Wednesday June 24 after being stuck in a toilet.... Read
Builders have a narrow escape when a tree falls
BLOG: Communities - Staines
Two builders had a lucky escape when a weeping willow fell on their vans on Wednesday June 24.... Read

Letters to the Editor

Can you spare time or clothes?

I WOULD like to make a special appeal to readers who would be interested in undertaking some voluntary work at our charity shop, based in Guildford Road, Chertsey. Read

Hospital staff are doing a great job

I FOUND it quite disappointing to see the Surrey Herald had highlighted on the front page some of the problems experienced at St Peter's Hospital. Read

World & UK News

Britons join queue for Jackson show

Organisers of Michael Jackson's public memorial have announced that British fans will be able to apply for tickets. Read

Miliband defends Iran embassy staff

The Foreign Office is defending British Embassy staff in Iran against threats to put them on trial for alleged involvement in anti-government protests. Read

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