July 2008 Archives

Several people reported seeing strange lights in the sky over Staines on July 9.

Police received eight calls between 11pm and 12.30am about UFO sightings, and this picture was recently submitted to our websites by a user, Miss Sarah Jayne Willoughby.

Read what she had to see and see what you think.

Ex-members of Staines 1st Scout Group are being asked to get back in touch for a reunion to celebrate the group's centenary in September.

Any former scouts who attended meetings at the group's headquarters in Parkside Place, are being encouraged to come along and join in the celebrations.

An Alfa Romeo was written off in Hale Street, Staines when it was involved in a smash with a Ford Transit van that police believe may have broken a red light.

The incident took place at about 8.15pm on Friday July 18 when the silver Alfa Romeo was crossing the junction and collided with the silver Transit, which was travelling in the opposite direction.

Staines Musical Theatre Group's summer production, Let's go to the Movies, at Old Windsor Memorial Hall, on July 11 and 12, will feature songs from hit films.

Shoppers in Staines will be able to get a taste of the Mediterranean when the town's market celebrates all things Italian.

Shopkeepers at the eastern end of Staines High Street fear a ban on pavement advertising boards (A-boards) may lead to the demise of even more businesses there

A three-week-old baby was accidentally locked in a car in the Elmsleigh Centre car park in Staines town centre last Thursday at about 3pm.

Ed Saunt
Hordes of drunken schoolchildren had alcohol confiscated by police after congregating in three Staines parks after finishing their GCSE exams.

PUPILS from Buckland Primary School, Laleham, pored over books during a visit to Books Etc in Staines on Thursday last week.

Suzy Talbot: I am the Multimedia Content Manager for the Herald & News series. I have spent most of my career as a journalist working on newspapers in Buckinghamshire with a stint in Surrey. I hope to become increasingly involved all our communities because this is where the heart of our newspapers and websites lie. Feel free to contact me about any issue on 01932 561111.

Vicki Eltis: I am the chief reporter for the Herald & News series. A few of my contacts have called me the 'bulldog' as I like to get my teeth into a good story and never give up. I'm passionate about my job and covering the Walton, Weybridge, Hersham and surrounding areas. Please email me at vickieltis@trinitysouth.co.uk

Mark Goode: I am the reporter for the Staines, Laleham and Stanwell areas. I know the trees and rivers of Surrey very well, and have spent countless hours rambling through its woods. I am a poet, a nature lover, and a purveyor of fine old-time American music - including pre-war blues and Dixieland. Please email me at markgoode@trinitysouth.co.uk

Emma Heseltine: I'm the reporter dedicated to covering stories from Addlestone, Chertsey and Byfleet, and the surrounding villages. This is my first reporting job and I've been writing about the area since 2007. I grew up and still live in Addlestone, so I know the area well. Email me or call 01932 561111.

Adam Courtney: I am a senior reporter covering the Sunbury, Shepperton and Ashford areas. If you have a happy, funny, sad, tragic or positive story, any story, little or large, that you think people ought to know about, drop me an email or give me a call on 01932 561111.

Rupert Basham: I am the Walton/Weybridge & Hersham reporter. I studied American Studies at Portsmouth University, which was very interesting but left me with two options; to go into teaching or journalism. I figured with a name like Rupert, journalism was probably a safer bet (kids are cruel). Please call me on 01932 561111 or email me

Russell Butt: I am the dedicated reporter for Egham and I also cover Woking for our sister paper, the Informer. I joined the team in May 2008 after ditching a job in software sales. Initially I covered Staines & Ashford, but have since been getting know the great people of Runnymede and mixing with the communities in Englefield Green, Thorpe and Virginia Water. I can't be everywhere at once though, so if you have some news you think I would be interested in email me or call 01932 561111.

Tamara Hughes: I am the reporter for Addlestone, Chertsey and Byfleet. I'm new to the team and to journalism after recently finishing University where I studied History and Politics at Birmingham. I'm looking forward to hearing from as many of you as possible so don't hesitate to get in touch. Email me or call 01932 561111.

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Steve Bax, websites contact
Paul Bishop, Sports Editor
Chris Berry, Photographic