http://www.byfleetonline.co.uk/news/ The latest local news from Byfleet News and Mail en-gb http://www.byfleetonline.co.uk/img/print_logo.gif http://www.byfleetonline.co.uk/ RESIDENTS have vowed to fight a housing development on a site in Byfleet that was ousted from the council’s Private Finance Initiative (PFI) earlier in the year. http://www.byfleetonline.co.uk/news/2027/2027615/plan_rears_its_head_once_more?rss=yes A BYFLEET mother who was unable to get her son into a nearby school has been told he could be privately transported to the school he has been told he must attend, at an annual cost of £8,000. http://www.byfleetonline.co.uk/news/2027/2027613/sccs_8k_taxi_bill_instead_of_a_place_at_village_school?rss=yes CROWDS turned out to enjoy the sunshine and the entertainment at the May Fair in Ottershaw on a glorious bank holiday Monday. http://www.byfleetonline.co.uk/news/2027/2027619/fair_day_pulls_in_the_crowds?rss=yes RESIDENTS will be hoping lightning does not strike twice after a massive bolt hit a tree and blew up electrical appliances. http://www.byfleetonline.co.uk/news/2027/2027186/strike_was_no_flash_in_the_pan?rss=yes A NUMBER of bizarre car break-ins have left residents puzzled over the thieves’ motives. http://www.byfleetonline.co.uk/news/2027/2027184/residents_puzzled_as_cars_left_but_small_items_stolen?rss=yes OLD friends met up as a dinner was held to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Byfleet and Weybridge Rotary Club. http://www.byfleetonline.co.uk/news/2027/2027191/happy_40th_for_the_rotary_club?rss=yes A FORMER restaurateur who admits to loving her food celebrated her 100th birthday in style with a party at her favourite café. http://www.byfleetonline.co.uk/news/2027/2027190/margery_marks_100_years_on_the_bright_side_of_life?rss=yes SPRING has only just made an appearance but plans are already being made for this summer’s Pyrford and Wisley Flower Show. http://www.byfleetonline.co.uk/news/2027/2027188/summer_flower_show_needs_your_help?rss=yes ANOTHER police community support officer who has been on the beat in Byfleet, West Byfleet and Pyrford will be leaving later this month. http://www.byfleetonline.co.uk/news/2027/2027187/kirstys_off_for_police_training_?rss=yes THERE are some intriguing election battles set to be fought in Woking borough next week. http://www.byfleetonline.co.uk/news/2026/2026452/election__wokings_main_battlegrounds?rss=yes THE owner of a piece of land used for motorbike racing has shut the track and delayed applying for permanent use, despite being convinced there is a need for it in the area. http://www.byfleetonline.co.uk/news/2026/2026599/bike_track_halted_to_hear_views_?rss=yes PUPILS could be at risk from speeding drivers after a car hit the fence surrounding a school. http://www.byfleetonline.co.uk/news/2026/2026597/drivers_school_fence_collision_adds_to_speeding_fear?rss=yes CHILDREN were treated to a magical afternoon of traditional storytelling last week. http://www.byfleetonline.co.uk/news/2026/2026605/alex_weaves_storytelling_spell_?rss=yes A MEETING to celebrate the saved Byfleet Fire Station from the threat of demolition, which it faced last month, will be held this evening (Thursday). http://www.byfleetonline.co.uk/news/2026/2026603/heritage_society_toasts_the_future_as_fire_station_saved?rss=yes AN elderly man’s life is being made a misery because of noisy and dangerous behaviour in a nearby car park. http://www.byfleetonline.co.uk/news/2026/2026040/racers_are_destroying_our_peace?rss=yes AN off-licence that was blamed for a rise in drink-related crime has turned a corner, putting a stop to the sale of alcohol to under-age youths. http://www.byfleetonline.co.uk/news/2026/2026037/offlicences_new_regime_credited_for_drop_in_disorder?rss=yes A GROUP of youths are risking the lives of motorists by throwing objects off of a bridge. http://www.byfleetonline.co.uk/news/2026/2026038/lives_in_danger_as_youths_throw_items_from_bridge?rss=yes ROADS in Byfleet, West Byfleet and Pyrford are to be ignored after Surrey County Council released its three-year road works and maintenance plans. http://www.byfleetonline.co.uk/news/2025/2025524/despair_as_poor_roads_overlooked?rss=yes CHILDREN got their hands dirty last week when they planted vegetables and learned all about the workings of an allotment. http://www.byfleetonline.co.uk/news/2025/2025526/children_learn_to_grow_their_own?rss=yes A MAN has erected a timber frame at the end of his garden to mimic a proposed housing development that he believes will overshadow his garden. http://www.byfleetonline.co.uk/news/2025/2025522/development_would_leave_homeowner_in_the_dark?rss=yes FROM this week, a new face will be seen on the beat in Byfleet, West Byfleet and Pyrford as a PCSO joins the neighbourhood policing team. http://www.byfleetonline.co.uk/news/2025/2025525/pcso_keen_to_meet_public?rss=yes DESPAIR has turned to joy for an autistic boy who was reunited with his dog, which was missing for almost three weeks. http://www.byfleetonline.co.uk/news/2025/2025255/zoe_returns_home?rss=yes A YOUNG autistic boy has been left distraught after his puppy disappeared from his garden two weeks ago. http://www.byfleetonline.co.uk/news/2025/2025202/puppy_misery_for_little_kane?rss=yes A MOTHER who was told she would be charged £160 to cancel her dead daughter’s mobile phone contract has won her battle against the phone company. http://www.byfleetonline.co.uk/news/2025/2025204/bill_trauma_for_bereaved_mum_?rss=yes BLEARY-eyed workers thought they had walked into the middle of a crime scene when they stumbled across body outlines and police tape in the early hours. http://www.byfleetonline.co.uk/news/2025/2025092/pranksters_get_village_in_a_tizz?rss=yes PARKING outside a primary school is causing traffic blocks and safety issues according to some residents. http://www.byfleetonline.co.uk/news/2025/2025090/parents_thoughtless_parking_causes_a_stir_at_the_marist?rss=yes CHILDREN went nuts for headwear when they took part in a Mad Hatters’ day at their school for charity. http://www.byfleetonline.co.uk/news/2025/2025094/if_you_want_to_get_ahead?rss=yes SENIOR citizens will be able to travel the county for free now new bus measures have been brought in. http://www.byfleetonline.co.uk/news/2024/2024905/free_bus_travel_scheme_takes_to_road?rss=yes