crater.jpgA teacher has voiced concerns about a 2ft deep crater which she lay unrepaired in her West Molesey street for five months.

Carole Needham, of Upper Farm Road, rang Surrey County Council - which is responsible for highways - on October 24 to say nothing has been done since the hole was dug in May this year when lamposts were being replaced.

An incident involving a man who fell to his death at a boat yard is being investigated by the Health and Safety Executive.

The man fell to his death on October 15 this year at Ditton Marine Services Ltd in Portsmouth Road, Thames Ditton, but died five days later in Kingston hospital.

One step closer

Posted by Mark Goode on Nov 4, 08 06:26 PM in Local Authority

Residents of Molesey have hit out at the first stage of approval to build on the site of the old Jolly Boatman pub.

At an Elmbridge Council planning meeting last Tuesday the decision to build 66 flats, a 46 bedroom hotel, a care home, underground car park on Hampton Court Way, by Gladedale, The Royal Star and Garter, and Network Rail, moved one step closer when councillors voted five to four to permit the application that used a classical design on the hotel.

Winter time blues

Posted by Mark Goode on Nov 4, 08 06:26 PM in Meet the Team

mark.jpgIsn't it great now that winter is here?

(Only joking of course, that was a joke if you didn't realize. It's like the time I went to see a comedy night in Englefield Green and one of the comedians said 'I just came back from Glasgow. Great town, but not enough chunky faced alcoholics there for my liking.')

One of the only good things about winter is when the sun is shining on a crisp day, and you can see the sinking sun through the bare trees.

A West Molesey woman who kept her neighbours awake all night with her partying was convicted of noise offences at Staines Magistrates Court on Thursday (October 16).

Jennifer Wheeler, of Pool Road, admitted breaching a Noise Abatement Notice handed to her by Elmbridge Borough Council after receiving complaints of anti-social noise including loud music and shouting coming from her house.

mark.jpgI visited Thorpe Park last week after being invited on a press trip by their publicity officers, and went with some of the other Herald journalists to try out the new 'Fright Night' mazes.

And I must say, I had a brilliant time, the rides were good, and we got given free nibbles and alcohol (which I didn't think was a very wise idea considering we were going to be shot around at 100mph).

But what struck me as strange was how the publicity team sold it to me as 'being a party for journalists and celebrities.'

Music in the pub

Posted by Mark Goode on Oct 21, 08 04:01 PM in Clubs/societies

A number of music events are being put on by The Monster Raving Loony Party.

The organisation have a number of events in October and November at their base in the Poynts Arms, Walton Road, East Molesey, including former a Cat Stevens writer.

Alun Davis and Steve Simpson will appear with Good men in the Jungle on October 24, and on October another musician TIm Hain will play a blend of reggae and blues.

Dad hit over the head with a brick

Posted by Steve Bax on Oct 20, 08 10:26 AM in Crime

faraday-road-22-.jpgA 49-year-old dad was coshed over the head with a brick as he walked along Faraday Road, West Molesey, with his wife and son.

The incident happened shortly after 12am on Sunday 12 October when the victim, from Purley, was approached by four youths, two male and two females.

Have your say on skatepark

Posted by Steve Bax on Oct 16, 08 04:38 PM in Local Authority

Elmbridge Council wants to hear the opinions of young people about a proposed skate park and youth equipment in Molesey.

It wants 11 to 16-year-olds to come to Molesey Youth Club, in Ray Road, West Molesey, on Tuesday November 4, at 6pm.

"Come along at 6pm for pizza - we'll be done by 8pm," said a spokesman.

Spider makes me higher

Posted by Mark Goode on Oct 14, 08 06:08 PM in Meet the Team

mark.jpgSorry for the delay in my latest blog, I have been on holiday.

Well, that and being a bit ill. But listen to this story, I think you'll like it.

Here I am, back in the office and undergoing the typical bizarre week you get at local papers.

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