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BBC News
4 days ago
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- BBC News
Dorking campaigners celebrate Chalkpit Lane crossing plans
Campaigners say they are "thrilled" to have galvanised community support for a new zebra crossing which is now set to be installed in current crossing point on Chalkpit Lane, Dorking, leaves pedestrians, including pupils from nearby schools, "vulnerable" at a traffic "pinch point" according to Kyle and Aimee Fairhurst have been campaigning for five years and now a consultation on plans for the crossing is at its final Kyle said: "It's been a really long time coming and I think it'll be safer, greener and healthier for everyone involved." She said she had seen near misses at the crossing, including children on scooters being pulled away from oncoming cars."I'm thrilled we're almost there," she road is used by those travelling to nearby The Ashcombe School, St Martins Church Of England Primary School and Dorking Nursery School, the parents said.A Surrey County Council spokesperson said a provisional start date for works was set at 11 August, provided any objections raised in the current consultation were set aside."We are looking forward to the scheme being introduced because it will slow traffic and make crossing the road, walking, scooting, and cycling to the school easier, safer, and more pleasant," they added. 'Not fit for purpose' Ms Fairhurst said it was a very busy thoroughfare, with HGVs, commuters, and people on the school run using the road."It just becomes a very busy pinch point with a lot of pedestrians, cyclists, people with prams, dogs," she added."The current crossing is not fit for purpose." The campaign previously gathered 1,000 signatures on a petition."It's incredible, I've got goosebumps when I talk about it," she said."I feel like it could make a really significant difference to the community here." Chloe, a pupil at one of the nearby schools, told BBC Radio Surrey she hoped it would make the walk to school quicker."It's quite hard to cross the road as it's dangerous," she said."There's lots of turns near here and it's hard to see the cars coming round the corners."Margaret, 11, who went to a primary school in the area, said crossing the road could take a long added: "You're about to cross and then this other car swerves in front of you so you're waiting for ages."A spokesperson for The Ashcombe School said they welcomed the proposed zebra crossing which would make journeys to and from school safer."We are grateful to the campaigners for their efforts and to Surrey for implementing the proposal," they added.
Sky News
29-05-2025
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- Sky News
Teen arrested after woman, 86, struck and killed while 'using zebra crossing'
A teenager has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving after an 86-year-old woman was struck and killed while using a zebra crossing, police have said. Gloria Stephenson, from Silksworth, Sunderland, was using "a zebra crossing when she was struck by a black Sur-Ron electric motorcycle" on the city's Burdon Road on 16 May, Northumbria Police said. The electric motorbike was travelling in a southbound direction when it allegedly hit Ms Stephenson, the force added. The 86-year-old woman's daughter and grandson were also at the scene, according to a family statement. The rider drove away from the scene and was later arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving, police said, adding that the bike was recovered. The teenager has since been released on police bail pending further inquiries. Ms Stephenson's family paid tribute to the "amazing" pensioner, saying she was "full of life". 'We are all devastated at the loss of our vibrant, active, beautiful, and intelligent mam, grandma, mother-in-law and great grandma," the family said. They added: "She was active, fit, healthy, and had years left to give her love and share her energy and zest for life with everyone who knew her. "The family want to express their heartfelt thanks and gratitude to everyone who supported mam, and her daughter and grandson at the scene." Northumbria Police has urged witnesses to contact them with information and footage of the collision. Sergeant Russell Surrey, of Northumbria Police, said: "Our thoughts remain with all of Gloria's family and loved ones as they try to process what has happened. "We will support them in any way that we can, as we look to get them the answers they deserve."
