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Break in at the local golf club

The heart of Stoneleigh’s high street is at imminent risk of boarding its doors. Landlord Gary Mitchell has confirmed that The Red Lion faces permanent closure within 30 days unless a solution can be found to manage a crushing combination of soaring energy tariffs and increased business rates. "We survived the pandemic, but we cannot survive this current economic climate," Mitchell stated in a sobering address to the Parish Council on Tuesday. "Our utility bills have tripled,

Following the permanent closure of the High Street Post Office last month, the owners of The Red Lion pub have stepped in to ensure residents aren't left stranded. Starting next Monday, the pub's function room will host a pop-up Post Office counter every Tuesday and Thursday morning. "When we heard elderly regulars saying they’d have to take two buses just to pay a bill or send a parcel, we knew we had to do something," says Landlord Gary Mitchell. "We've got the space, the W

Water only policy at local school

Following the unexpected closure of the Stoneleigh Leisure Centre pool due to roof repairs, local GPs are reaching out to the dozens of elderly residents who usually attend the Tuesday morning hydrotherapy sessions. "We know that missing your hydrotherapy classes can quickly lead to stiffening joints and increased arthritis pain," notes Dr. Thomas Evans of St. Mary's Surgery. "While the pool is closed for the next month, it is vital to keep moving. We highly recommend joining

Virus outbreak at local school

With the sudden warm spell this week, the Minor Injuries Unit (MIU) has treated seven teenagers in the last three days for injuries sustained while jumping into the water at Harper’s Quarry. Injuries have ranged from severely sprained ankles to a fractured collarbone. "We strongly urge parents to speak to their teenagers about the dangers of tombstoning," says Senior Triage Nurse, Amina Khan. "The water at Harper’s Quarry looks inviting, but it hides submerged farm machinery