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Son's death gives life to five others
1:50pm Saturday 22nd November 2008
While Irene Monem kept vigil by her dying son’s bedside, she had no idea his initiative to tick a donor box on his driving licence would save five lives and help many more.
Comments (1)Carer tells toll of dementia
4:01pm Monday 10th November 2008
In the latest on our series highlighting the bravery of carers in Elmbridge, Betty Wagstaff spoke to Louise Robertson about the trials and tribulations of looking after a loved one.
'Lumberjill' dies just weeks after official recognition
12:40pm Wednesday 17th September 2008
Former Land Girl and great-grandmother Peggie Wicks has died just weeks after receiving recognition of her essential war work. Kevin Barnes speaks to her family.
Warning the White House is crumbling
7:30pm Friday 5th September 2008
A once magnificent 19th century mansion is becoming a crumbling ruin. Kirsty Whalley reports on calls to save the White House at Norwood Grove.
Human pets remembered in 'Hunt the Hermit'
7:10am Sunday 31st August 2008
An annual hunt commemorates the bizarre craze for keeping fake holy men as pets in eccentric England. Reporter Louise Robertson finds out more.
‘I want to give women a chance’
12:02pm Sunday 24th August 2008
For some African women, living with Aids or disabilities is a life sentence. But one woman is fighting against these injustices from her Walton flat and offering women across the continent, not just a lifeline, but a real chance to succeed. exclusion.
Firefighting women wanted
1:20pm Saturday 23rd August 2008
As Surrey Fire and Rescue Service tries to recruit more women reporter Louise Robertson finds out what life on Painshill Red Watch is all about.
On the beat
6:49pm Wednesday 6th August 2008
Croydon town centre is regarded by many as a no-go zone filled with hooded thugs waiting to steal your shopping. But, as Harry Miller reports, the town centre’s reputation as the mean streets of Croydon is somewhat overrated.
Baby bearcat's second chance
6:57pm Sunday 3rd August 2008
Rejected by her mum, baby bearcat Sunti got a second chance thanks to zookeeper Sonia Freeman. Louise Robertson meets the ball of fur now living like a king.
Is perfume warehouse hiding secret aircraft?
8:10am Saturday 2nd August 2008
A war-time aeroplane, crushed behind the walls of a perfume warehouse in Croydon, is being kept a secret.
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