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East Surrey Hospital Launches Pulmonary Fibrosis Support Group

Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust has launched a new patient support group for people with pulmonary fibrosis.  

The group will bring together local people with the condition to share their experiences and provide information. Bonnie Koo, Darzi Fellow from the respiratory team at East Surrey Hospital will lead the group.  

Parents, relatives and friends are welcome to attend the meeting; the first one will take place on 12th July from 2-4 pm at the Reigate Community Centre in the High Street.

Robbery at East Grinstead Cashpoint

Following yesterday’s news on Susy Radio of an attempted armed robbery at Stone Quarry post office in East Grinstead, Sussex Police have issued details of another robbery in the town, this time at a cash machine.  

A man and a woman were approached next to the cash machine by two people on a moped. The incident occurred in London Road at around 11.30 pm on Monday 18th June. One of the suspects was described as white, in his mid 20s with short black hair, wearing a grey hoodie, holding what was believed to be a knife.  The second man was described as being in his mid 20s wearing a black hoodie with the hood up.

Two boys aged 15 and 16, both from East Grinstead were arrested on suspicion of attempted robbery and released under investigation. A 22 year old man from the town was arrested on suspicion of attempted robbery, driving without insurance, driving without a licence and riding a motorcycle without a helmet. He was also released under investigation.

National News Coverage For Susy Radio Presenter’s Interview With Tiffany

Susy Radio and presenter, Chrissy Muir, were mentioned in yesterday’s Daily Express newspaper.  

The national paper referred to Chrissy’s interview with Tiffany who had hits in the 1980s with ‘I Think We’re Alone Now’ and ‘Could’ve Been’. Tiffany revealed exclusively on Susy Radio that she had overcome a fear of flying which had kept her from touring overseas for many years.  

The singer gave her first interview to Susy Radio on arriving in the UK. Her new music was co written with Mark and Oliver from The Killing Floor who are originally from Horley.

New on-call firefighters join West Sussex

14 new on-call firefighters have joined the ranks of West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service.

On-call firefighters have other jobs and only attend the fire station to respond to emergency callouts.

The recruits were presented with their graduation certificates at Horley Fire Station last week.

Attempted Armed Robbery in East Grinstead

A man-hunt is underway following an attempted armed robbery in East Grinstead.

The incident occurred around 9.30 Saturday morning at Stone Quarry post office in Hollands Way.

Believed to be in his early twenties, the suspect walked in and threatened a member of staff with a knife.  He ran off after staff prevented him from climbing behind the counter.

The man is believed to have ridden off on a small-engined motorbike. No one was hurt.

Police have released a description of the offender: a white male, 5’10”, early 20s, of average build and clean shaven. He spoke with a southern accent and was wearing all-black fabric motorcycle clothing and a white crash helmet.