Epsom news

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Gang smuggled £62m of cannabis A gang of 12 men are found guilty of smuggling in £62m worth of skunk cannabis to the UK hidden in boxes of flowers from Holland.

Suspects use vehicle to steal box Two suspects ride their motorcycle on to Epsom's paved high street to steal an empty cash box from a security guard.

Just what is bullying? Everybody has been in an office where tempers were lost and swearing occurred on an occasional basis. But what distinguishes the acceptable boisterousness that characterises some workplaces with downright bullying?

Baby born after 18 miscarriages A mother who had 18 miscarriages gives birth to a daughter after receiving specialist treatment in Epsom.

Extra beds for injured soldiers Thirty extra ward beds are to be provided at the rehabilitation centre in Surrey where wounded soldiers are treated.

Last orders for pint glass as we know it? Thousands of people are hurt each year in violent attacks where broken beer glasses are used as weapons. Could two new pint glass designs be the answer?

New drive to fix housing issues People seeking housing advice in Surrey are to be offered training and employment advice following the launch of a new scheme.

Grant revives stalled development A housing project which stalled because of the recession has been revived with a government grant.

Campaign tackles speeding drivers A new campaign warning motorists across Surrey about the potentially fatal consequences of speeding begins.

Hospitals urge caution over virus Hospitals in Surrey are asking patients and visitors to take precautions to stop the spread of a vomiting virus.

Schools open as bad weather eases Most schools across Surrey reopen as the heavy snowfall of the last few days begins to clear.

Diabetic man loses power for days A diabetic man with a heart condition tells how he has been living without power in his home for four days - and living in temperatures of 6C.

Snow may hit thousands of exams Candidates unable to take GCSE and A-level exams next week will have to wait until June.

Regiment awarded 'highest honour' Surrey's county regiment is honoured with the Freedom of the Borough in recognition of their service in past and present conflicts.

Volunteers restore dried-up pond Work by a group of volunteers to restore a Shadbolt Park pond near Epsom will get under way next year.

'Complex' store bid talks delayed Plans to build a supermarket in Epsom will be considered in January because of the "complexity of the case".

Regiment set for 'highest honour' Epsom councillors plan to bestow the Freedom of the Borough on Surrey's county regiment in the new year.

Chief of 'poor' council retires Mendip District Council's chief executive retires a week after the Audit Commission gave the authority the lowest mark possible for services.

Volume turned down on MP3 players The European Commission is calling for a suggested maximum volume to be set on MP3 players, to protect users' hearing.

Man on police dog attack charge A Surrey man is charged after a police dog is attacked by a dog that was off its lead.

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