Joanne Parkes

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'We will continue fight for trams'

Sutton is still in the running for a tram line despite serious Government concerns over the cost of such schemes, according to the borough's London Assembley member.

Saying no to Redhill airport

Opponents of the expansion of Redhill airport have stepped up their campaign this week in an attempt to stop it being written into government policy.

Fears as time runs out

Residents living near the proposed Holmethorpe relief road fear time is running out for transport bosses to amend controversial traffic orders including the closure of a well-used through-road.

Allotment holders concern over access road scheme

Two hundred allotment holders are opposing the building of a road next to plots in Earlswood, claiming the resulting pollution and threat to their security could ruin their favourite leisure pursuit.

But...where are all our houses?

People affected by the proposed airport at Redhill Aerodrome were shown a map on which “their properties appear to be part of an airfield”.

Currying favour

A Tadworth chef came top of the poppadoms when he won the Reigate and Banstead curry chef of the year competition last week.

Twin successes give Tom a film foothold

An East Surrey college student scooped two awards at the college’s media awards and found out he had a job in the film industry in London the same day.Delighted Tom Veale, 19, was offered a job as a runner with The Moving Picture Company in Soho, which has produced Adidas adverts and pop videos for bands like Basement Jaxx.

Agency shows its gratitude

Redhill resident Roofi Aslam was showered with gifts when her employment agency paid her a surprise visit after naming her temp of the month.