Blinded cadet's reduced cash
An Army cadet blinded in an IRA bombing in west London has been compensated only for the loss of one eye because he was already partially sighted.
14 Mar 2008
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"Costs rising due to the Elderly
Elderly and disabled people are the reason for the annual rise in council tax, according to Surrey County Council. The 4.8 per cent rise for 2008 to 2009 will mean an average band D family will have to pay an extra 93 pence per week making a yearly bill of £1,058. The rise is just below the UK interest base rate of 5.5 per cent.
14 Mar 2008
Running for Disabled Children
A Teacher is set to take part in one of the world's most famous races. Fetcham Village Infants reception teacher Gemma Selwood is going to race in the London Marathon to raise money for Whizz Kidz.
14 Mar 2008
A variety Gala Evening raises £5,000
A Variety gala evening held by the Mayor of Reigate and Banstead raised £5,000 for charity.The event held by Councillor Dorothy Ross-Tomlin, on February 17 at the Harlequin Theatre, in Redhill, celebrated talent in the borough and featured performances by inclusive youth theatre group Orbit Shed, East Surrey Operatic Society, Redhill Sinfonia, Carrisma School of Dance, professional dancers Tapestry and local singer and songwriter Sally Cranham.
14 Mar 2008
"Hospital not listening to my girl's hearing plight"
A Mother is fighting Surrey Primary Care Trust for her daughter's right to hear in both ears. Anabelle Somnez, aged nine, of Alexandra Road, Warlingham, was born profoundly deaf. She had a hearing implant fitted when she was three-and-a-half giving her partial hearing in one ear.
14 Mar 2008
Victory on Bus Passes
Pensioners in Mole Valley villages are celebrating after a last-minute alteration to a new free bus pass scheme.
14 Mar 2008