September 2009 Archives

A florist claims she is being unfairly targeted by an Eastern European traffic warden employed by Spelthorne Council.

Jane Sexton, owner of Snowdrops of Stanwell, in the town's High Street, has said for the past nine months she has been targeted by the man.

Firefighters were called to an arson attack at the back of someone's house on Saturday September 19.

Crews were called to Tinsley Close at 5.15pm as a moped had been set alight and proceeded to put out the flames.

Two play areas in Stanwell are to receive a £50,000 upgrade which will be up and running by December.

Spelthorne Council recently received a £100,000 grant for play equipment from the Department for Children, Schools, and Families, and will be using £50,000 of it to rejuvenate Stanwell Moor Recreation Ground and a playground in Nuthatch Close, Stanwell.

Vandalism blighting a block of flats in Stanwell is leaving residents scared to leave their homes after dark.

Residents of A2 Dominion run Bristol Court, in Bristol Close, have seen incidents of graffiti, smashed lights, and anti-social behaviour for the past few months and are calling on A2 to sort out the situation.

A teenage boy has been given a police caution for graffitiing buildings in Stanwell.

The 16-year-old boy was cautioned last week for tagging about 10 buildings over the summer.

Burglars stole an alarm clock and a camera from an Ashford home while the owners were away on Friday September 4.

The culprits got in through an open kitchen window at the back of the property some time between 8.30am and 3.30pm.

Police are appealing for witnesses for any suspicious behaviour, and are calling on the public to make it less easier for burglars by closing windows.

Anyone with information should call 0845 125 2222.

The opening of the Stanwell Hotel has been pushed back for six months due to the recession.

The building in Town Lane closed in September 2008 for part demolition and extension from 19 rooms to 54, and was due to open this month, but has been put back until Easter next year.

The owners have had to look at their finances and contracting work due to the recession, which is the reason for the delay.

Arsonists struck at a speed camera in Stanwell on Thursday August 27.

Firefighters from Staines were called and put out the fire at the yellow box speed camera at the junction of Town Lane and Lauser road.

The incident took place at around 9.20pm and detectives are asking for anyone who saw to contact them.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or with any information should call Surrey Police on 0845 125 2222, quoting reference SL/09/6969, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.'