Dog trainer Wendi Claxton discusses walking your dog in hotter weather, treating ticks and fleas, and the dangers of snakes at this time of year, as well as the growth in the use of online training apps.
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Horsham FC: Promotion For Isthmian Premier Division Champions!
Horsham Football Club are Isthmian Premier Division champions and are promoted to the National League South for the first time in their history, following their 5-1 win over Hashtag United on Saturday.
Earlswood: Train Tracks Painted White To Reduce Buckling In Heat
Photo credit: Network Rail
Earlswood has been identified as the second highest location nationally on the rail network for heat related incidents that affected the greatest number of trains.
Network Rail says 2,275 trains were affected last year by buckled rails in Earlswood on their Sussex route.
To help reduce overheating, engineers are painting sections of railway tracks white this Spring in preparation for the hotter weather to come.
Network Rail says steel rails in direct sunshine can be as much as 20 degrees hotter than air temperature causing them to buckle which then leads to disruption for passengers. By painting parts of the rails white, they absorb less heat, reducing the risk of expansion.
Jack Jackman – Step Up For Firefighters
Trainee firefighter Jack Jackman, along with some of his colleagues, will be climbing The Marches Tower in Woking to raise funds for the Firefighters Charity. Take a listen to hear all about the climb, which takes place on Wednesday, April 16th, from 10 a.m.
For more on the Firefighters Charity please click here
Surrey Fire And Rescue Service: Be ‘Wildfire Aware’
Photo credit: Surrey County Council. Photo shows recent wild fire at Box Hill.
Surrey Fire and Rescue Service is urging residents to be ‘Wildfire Aware’ after crews responded to a number of open fires last week.
Firefighters attended the fires on Redhill Common, woodland in Merstham and areas in the West of the County. The fires have largely been caused by barbecues and campfires.
The Fire Service encourages people to take steps this Easter Holiday to swap barbecues for picnics and to take litter home. It asks people to dispose of cigarette ends properly and refrain from throwing them out of a car window.
With a dryer than average March and warm weather continuing into April, Surrey is currently covered by the Amber assessment meaning wildfire risk is ‘very high’.
Photo credit: Surrey County Council.
