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Family man dies after collapsing during cricket match in Newdigate

A cricketer has died after collapsing during a county league game in Newdigate.

The husband and father of two was visiting The Brocus ground as part of the senior 1st XI Effingham team.

A statement released by Effingham Cricket Club praised Newdigate Cricket Club ‘who did everything they could to provide assistance’.

Despite the efforts of the players, paramedics, air ambulance and hospital staff, he passed away late Saturday afternoon at Kings College Hospital, London.

Although Susy Radio has been made aware of the name of the player, following wishes from Effingham Cricket Club and the man’s family, we are not naming him at this time.

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Tandridge Garden Village Consultation

A consultation is underway allowing residents to comment on the prospect of a garden village development in Tandridge.

The consultation document can be found on the Council’s website www.tandridge.gov.uk/localplan however residents are being encouraged to attend one of five public exhibition events.

The first of these events is taking place today at Newdigate Village Hall from 3.30pm – 8pm.

A lead member will give a welcome address at 4:30pm, 6pm and 7pm with opportunities to ask officers and members questions at any time during the events:

Venue Date Times
Nutfield Village Hall, Mid Street, South Nutfield, RH1 4JJ Tuesday 22 Aug 3.30pm to 8pm
Douglas Brunton Centre, 25 Chaldon Road, Caterham, CR3 5PG Wednesday 30 Aug 3.30pm to 8pm
South Godstone Sports and Community Association Hall, The Pavilion, Lagham Road, South Godstone, RH9 8HN Tuesday 5 Sept 3.30pm to 8pm
Lingfield Primary School, Vicarage Road, Lingfield, RH7 6HA Friday 8 Sept 3.30pm to 8pm
St John’s Church Hall, Eastbourne Road, Blindley Heath, RH7 6JR Thursday 14 Sept 3.30pm to 7.30pm

 

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Burglars steal car from Oxted and have it washed

Two burglars have been handed prison sentences after pleading guilty to breaking into a home in Oxted.

34 year-old Jodie Finn and 40 year-old Antek Pryce stole the homeowner’s car and then used the Jaguar to commit a number of crimes across Sussex, including failing to pay for fuel.

The pair did, however, pay to have the car washed.  Whilst being interviewed, Finn told officers she ‘couldn’t be seen to drive a dirty Jag’.

Pryce was sentenced to two years for burglary and 15 months for theft of a motor vehicle.

Finn was sentenced to one year for burglary and four months for theft of a motor vehicle.

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Football Update

In League 2 the first points of the season continued to elude Crawley Town, as they lost 1-0 to Cambridge United at the Checkatrade Stadium on Saturday.

In the Bostik Premier League, Merstham gain a point after drawing 2-2 at home to Tooting and Mitcham.

In the FA Cup preliminary round only two of our local teams got through to the next round.  South Park, Three Bridges, Horley Town and Redhill are all out of the FA Cup.  East Grinstead are through to the first qualifying round after winning 3-2 at home to VCD Athletic.  Horsham are also through after beating Chertsey Town 3-1 away.

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West Sussex Fire Engines To Carry Animal Oxygen Masks

Photo:  Courtesy West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service

Every fire engine in West Sussex will be equipped with specialist animal oxygen masks on board as standard practice.  

Firefighters can use them if they need to help a pet suffering from smoke inhalation.  Two charities, Smokey Paws and the RSPCA have come together to fund the specialist kits with the aim of saving the lives of as many animals as possible.  Smokey Paws raises the money for the life-saving masks through public donations, company sponsorships and fund raising.  The RSPCA is now also helping to fund the kits in an effort to help roll them out across the country.