Dramatic footage shows huge derelict Woking farmhouse fire which took six hours to put out

"The whole farmhouse was alight," a Woking firefighter said

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/dramatic-footage-shows-huge-derelict-14971779

Guildford councillors back town's legendary Star Inn music venue against noise complaint

Guildford Borough Council officers are drafting a noise abatement notice for The Star in Quarry Street

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/guildford-councillors-back-towns-legendary-14972856

Footage as fire takes hold of car in Albury metres away from woodland

An eyewitness claims that the car was on fire for more than an hour in Albury on Friday afternoon (July 27)       

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/footage-fire-takes-hold-car-14969106

Cash machine 'removed from wall' at Guildford College and money stolen

Surrey Police was called to the college at 6am on Monday (July 30)

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/cash-machine-removed-wall-guildford-14970840

Enjoy this Surrey walk around Reigate Hill

Enjoy this two hour, 3.3 mile (5.3 km) walk around Reigate’s historic hills

From: http://www.surreylife.co.uk/a-surrey-stroll-around-reigate-hill-1-5631374

Two teenagers missing from Guildford found 'safe and well'

The two 14-year-olds had not been seen since Saturday morning (July 28)

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/two-teenagers-missing-guildford-found-14970424

RMT confirms South Western Railway strike to go ahead as dispute over rail safety continues

The strike will see disruption on services across the network

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/rmt-confirms-south-western-railway-14969769

Woman, 36, to stand trial following death of two horses in Normandy car crash

The accident happened in Normandy village on November 26 last year

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/woman-36-stand-trial-following-14967645

Zip wire experience launched at Wildwood Adventure - including a thrilling Wild Drop free fall

The adventure is for daredevils aged 11 years and above

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/whats-on/family-kids-news/zip-wire-experience-launched-wildwood-14949603

Two children suffer 'serious injuries' after crash in Shalford

The crash involved a Skoda Fabia and an Audi Quattro

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/two-children-suffer-serious-injuries-14967671

Can you help find missing and 'extremely vulnerable' Guildford teenagers Emily Carter-Muall and Morgan Essex

Police believe they are together with overnight bags

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/can-you-help-find-missing-14967300

Chertsey, Painshill and Banstead fire stations closed on Saturday July 28

Guildford, Woking and Camberley fire stations are all operating at 50% capacity

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/chertsey-painshill-banstead-fire-stations-14959761

Vanished without trace: Five people who are still missing from Surrey years after they disappeared

Their loved ones still want to know what happened to them

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/vanished-without-trace-five-people-14945834

24 places for a fun or foodie first date in Surrey

Take your pick from our favourite first date destinations around the county

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/valentines-day-surrey-24-places-14139854

Children’s summer holiday activities in Surrey

Children’s summer holiday clubs and playschemes are a boon to working parents during the long school break. As any parent knows, the novelty of not going to school soon wears off, and children get bored all too easily

From: http://www.surreylife.co.uk/children-s-summer-holiday-activities-in-surrey-1-5626787

New lamp post removed from pedestrianised Tunsgate Quarter after being 'hit by lorry'

A maintenance team removed the damaged lamp post in Guildford's Tunsgate Quarter at around 11.15am on Thursday morning (July 26)

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/new-lamp-post-removed-pedestrianised-14955894

Affordable yet charming places to stay in and around Surrey if you're on a budget

An A-Z guide to some of the area's most reasonable hotels and bed and breakfasts

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/whats-on/affordable-yet-charming-places-stay-10870387

What are T levels and why doesn't Guildford MP Anne Milton want her children to study them?

The proposed qualification, which will provide a vocational alternative to A levels, is set to be introduced in 2020

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/what-levels-doesnt-guildford-mp-14925414

Cosy Club review: Step back in time and indulge at peculiar Guildford restaurant

Laura Nightingale was hypnotised by the art deco, nostalgic and luxurious gateway into Cosy Club in Guildford

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/whats-on/food-drink-news/cosy-club-review-step-back-14949014

From Surrey to Scandinavia…

The Nordic countries have been voted some of the freest places on earth. Along with her mother, Rebecca Younger climbed aboard a cruise ship to discover the sights of Scandinavia

From: http://www.surreylife.co.uk/viking-scandinavian-cruise-review-1-5623618

Win a Megamix 4200XL food processor and Spiral Expert attachment

Woking Food & Drink Festival takes place from 31 August to 2 September and to celebrate, we’ve teamed up with sponsors Magimix for a chance to win this fabulous kitchen appliance.

From: http://www.surreylife.co.uk/win-a-megamix-4200xl-food-processor-and-spiral-expert-attachment-1-5623521

The Royal Academy Summer Exhibition recently celebrated its 250th anniversary

The Royal Academy’s 250th Summer Exhibition is bigger and bouncier than ever. Ablaze with colour, and reeling in the style of its charismatic curator, Grayson Perry RA, 2018 will certainly be a year to remember.

From: http://www.surreylife.co.uk/royal-academy-summer-exhibition-250th-anniversary-1-5622617

12 shops that sell paddling pools in Guildford and around Surrey

Cool off and keep the kids entertained with a paddling pool in the garden

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/whats-on/shopping/12-shops-sell-paddling-pools-14549761

This is when it's going to be hottest where you live in Surrey this week

Thursday and Friday are going to be absolutely scorching for Surrey

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/its-going-hottest-you-live-14944843

Some top tips on returning to dating in mid-life and later

Professional matchmaker Hayley Bystram discusses how to overcome the challenges of returning to dating in mid-life and later

From: http://www.surreylife.co.uk/the-challenges-of-returning-to-dating-in-mid-life-and-later-1-5621089

UK's 'first full-sized driverless bus' to be built in Guildford

The project aims to "help transform bus travel in the future"

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/uks-first-full-sized-driverless-14944417

What it’s like to stay at this shepherd hut in Oxted

A weekend without modern luxuries in the heart of the Surrey countryside doesn’t have to mean going back to basics, as Rebecca Younger discovered when she stayed in a shepherd hut on the North Downs

From: http://www.surreylife.co.uk/staying-in-a-shepherd-hut-on-the-north-downs-1-5620647

Syringe pumps used during Gosport scandal no longer in use at Surrey hospitals

The potentially dangerous models of Graseby syringes drivers have been banned since 2015 but there are fears they are still in use across NHS trusts

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/syringe-pumps-used-during-gosport-14887217

Stoke Park paddling pool to finally open after two-month delay due to 'serious leaks'

The pool has been in the park for more than 80 years and was last refurbished in 2016

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/stoke-park-paddling-pool-finally-14942211

Investigation into cause of 400-tonne building waste fire in Smallfield under way

Crews from Surrey and West Sussex tackled the large blaze late Saturday night (July 21)

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/investigation-cause-400-tonne-building-14941222

Met Office warns to 'stay out of sun' in heatwave as Guildford endures hottest morning this year

With temperatures set to be higher than 30°C, the Met Office has issued an amber heatwave warning

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/met-office-warns-stay-out-14940423

Unsolved murders in Surrey: Hitmen, gangsters, unexplained disappearances and miscarriages of justice

"This is a story about respectable, middle-class people and a brutal death inflicted in respectable, middle-class Surrey."

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/unsolved-murders-surrey-hitmen-gangsters-14918873

7 authors share their top writing tips

As the closing date for our Readers’ Short Story competition edges nearer, we get some last minute tips from those who know best

From: http://www.surreylife.co.uk/authors-share-their-top-writing-tips-1-5616521

Schoolchildren have lucky escape after van driver cuts across pavement at Stoke Crossroads

Footage shows the driver in Guildford forcing his way across the lane before driving up the busy footpath

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/stoke-crossroads-guildford-van-pavement-14932049

The story of Etta Lemon and her contribution to the protection of birdlife

Meet Etta Lemon – the dragon of Redhill who founded the RSPB and did battle with the Suffragettes

From: http://www.surreylife.co.uk/the-story-of-etta-lemon-1-5615733

Missing Guildford man Simon Barker found safe

Police confirmed he had been found on Thursday evening (July 19) following a public appeal

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/missing-guildford-man-simon-barker-14930469

Moffats to open new shop in Guildford after year away

The independent shop closed in 2017 but has now found new premises

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/whats-on/shopping/moffats-open-new-shop-guildford-14928158

Fears Guildford's legendary Star Inn will be 'silenced' as music venue

Official letter to The Star blames says noise from 'entertainment in the back room' is to blame

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/fears-guildfords-legendary-star-inn-14925086

Guildford's version of Boris bikes could be on their way

Guildford Borough Council in favour of public bike share plan

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/local-news/bike-share-scheme-for-guildford-14925647

'Extremely vulnerable' Guildford man reported missing amid growing concerns for welfare

Have you seen 51-year-old Simon Barker? Last seen in Farnborough

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/extremely-vulnerable-guildford-man-reported-14926437

Your ultimate guide to GoFest 2018 including tickets, parking and activity timetable

Make the most of your time at GoFest with our complete festival guide

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/special-features/your-ultimate-guide-gofest-2018-14926263

Need a summer job? Here are 10 places hiring in Surrey right now

We've rounded up the pick of seasonal summer jobs in Surrey

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/need-summer-job-here-10-14919936

Sad news for campaigners as decision is made to close Ripley Primary School

Council leader David Hodge said the proposal to close Ripley Primary School is "clearly in the best interest of educational provision in the area"

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/local-news/sad-news-campaigners-decision-made-14919734

Restaurant review: The Plough Inn in Coldharbour

A community-spirited pub with its own microbrewery, The Plough has long been a haven for people venturing into the Surrey Hills. Matthew Williams visits

From: http://www.surreylife.co.uk/restaurant-review-at-the-plough-inn-coldharbour-1-5610294

Q&A with The Petersham Restaurant head chef Jean-Didier Gouges

Previously the private chef to the Mauritian president, Jean-Didier Gouges became head chef at The Petersham Restaurant in Richmond’s Petersham Hotel in October

From: http://www.surreylife.co.uk/q-a-with-petersham-restaurant-head-chef-jean-didier-gouges-1-5610227

Love Island's Adam Collard is coming to Bar Thirteen in Guildford

The reality TV star has announced a summer tour of nightclubs in the UK

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/whats-on/music-nightlife-news/love-islands-adam-collard-coming-14900578

Ripley Primary School campaigners plan legal challenge as closure decision looms

County council leader David Hodge is due to make a decision on Tuesday (July 17) but campaigners say the council has failed in its statutory duty

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/ripley-primary-school-campaigners-plan-14913706

What it’s like to stay at The Runnymede on Thames Hotel

As the Runnymede Rivers Celebration got under way, Rebecca Younger visited a hotel right at the heart of the action

From: http://www.surreylife.co.uk/the-runnymede-on-thames-hotel-egham-review-1-5609319

Bridge on the river Wey: Council to make final decision on footbridge plans

The new footbridge will connect Guildford rail station to the town centre if plans are given the go ahead

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/bridge-river-wey-council-make-14902148

Hampshire family joins call for disabled children's services to get extra £1.5 billion

"We are not asking for much, just a little bit of help particularly for those families that are unable to help themselves."

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/hampshire-family-joins-call-disabled-14906778

Guildford's Star Inn to hold all-day gig to counter 'threat' from developer

The Star Inn - believed to be Guildford's oldest live music venue - claims a noise complaint threatens its future viability

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/whats-on/music-nightlife-news/guildfords-star-inn-hold-day-14905648

Guildford Casino nightclub owner Michel Harper says Walnut Bridge replacement plans lack 'imagination'

The plan put forward by the council is much simpler than the cable stayed bridge originally proposed

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/guildford-casino-nightclub-owner-michel-14892996

First-time buyer? Five fab Surrey homes for £200k and under

From a three-bed house in Guildford to an apartment with views in Reigate, these property bargains are waiting to be snapped up

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/property-news/first-time-buyer-five-fab-14903391

Do you know your lacrosse from your volleyball? Take our sports ball quiz to find out

Test your sports knowledge in our GoFest quiz

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/whats-on/family-kids-news/you-know-your-lacrosse-your-14895106

Woman's body recovered from River Wey in Guildford at Millmead lock

Although the body has not yet been formally identified, officers say they know who she is and have informed her family

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/womans-body-recovered-river-wey-14909735

A new zoo is opening near Guildford and there will be meerkats and red squirrels

Merrist Wood College will be opening its Animal Management Centre to the public

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/new-zoo-opening-near-guildford-14903502

G-Live in Guildford hosting family friendly rave for party animals of all ages

Dust off your glow sticks and neon tank tops because there's a family friendly rave coming to G-Live on Saturday (July 14)

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/whats-on/family-kids-news/g-live-guildford-hosting-family-14906363

WIN a Naturalmat wool duvet & pillow pollection worth £225!

We’ve teamed up with Naturalmat to offer one lucky reader the chance to win a duvet and pillow collection worth £225

From: http://www.surreylife.co.uk/win-a-naturalmat-wool-duvet-pillow-pollection-worth-225-1-5606540

Surrey heatwave: Parts of county have gone 24 DAYS without recorded rainfall

I miss the rains down in Charlwood

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/surrey-heatwave-parts-county-gone-14897090

Top floor 'completely destroyed' as fire takes hold of Camberley home

Multiple fire crews attended the blaze in Camberley on Thursday (July 12)

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/top-floor-completely-destroyed-fire-14903579

Shocking pictures as faulty gas camping stove gives Virginia Water man horrific burn injuries

*Warning* This article contains distressing images of badly burnt skin

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/shocking-pictures-faulty-gas-camping-14900348

Guildford traffic faces 15 weeks of roadworks at Stoke Crossroads

Traffic problems around the crossroads are likely to be exacerbated while the works are ongoing

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/guildford-traffic-faces-15-weeks-14900913

Private school in Godalming plans to sell playing field to housebuilder for 132 homes

Charterhouse School, a private school in Godalming, says the field is not used very much

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/private-school-godalming-plans-sell-14885965

Empty shops in Guildford town centre double in six months

High Street went from having no empty units in January 2018 to having eight empty shops in June

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/empty-shops-guildford-town-centre-14894327

WIN a one-night stay for two with breakfast at Gara Rock in South Devon

We’ve teamed up with the new-look beach-side hotel Gara Rock, opening this summer near Salcombe in South Devon to offer you the chance to win a one-night stay for two

From: http://www.surreylife.co.uk/win-a-stay-at-gara-rock-1-5603506

Unique facelift surgery less invasive than traditional methods

If your skin is loose, developing deep lines, sagging or creating the appearance of jowls you may be a good candidate for the Concept™ Facelift. This type of facelift surgery is unique as the procedure is performed under local anaesthetic, and is far less invasive than traditional methods, meaning the procedure requires minimal down time.

From: http://www.surreylife.co.uk/unique-facelift-surgery-less-invasive-than-traditional-methods-1-5603408

Disabled 21-year-old who dreams of becoming MP struggling to find college to study A-levels

Lewis Curtis cannot read or write, but hopes to study politics at university

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/disabled-21-year-old-who-14873779

Travellers in Surrey: Solution is 'desperately needed,' says PCC after numerous illegal encampments

"We have a way of life that has been accepted in countries for a number of years - we are real people," said English gypsy, Jackie Boyd

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/travellers-surrey-solution-desperately-needed-14894921

Surrey Odeon cinemas to screen World Cup semi-final - plus it's FREE and air conditioned

Watch the England vs Croatia game on the big screen at these Odeon cinemas

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/whats-on/family-kids-news/surrey-odeon-cinemas-screen-world-14895288

Thunderstorms could hit Surrey this week at Met Office issues weather warning

Rain could fall in Surrey on Friday (July 13)

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/thunderstorms-could-hit-surrey-week-14894076

Guildford 'a long way ahead' of Woking in race to become city, leader says

Guildford lost out when it bid to become a city in 1999 and 2002

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/guildford-a-long-way-ahead-14891299

School holiday events, days out and summer camps including Harlequins rugby club

A handy guide to events, days out and camps taking place in and around Surrey during the school summer holidays

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/whats-on/family-kids-news/school-holiday-events-days-out-14885268

Could Woking become Surrey's first city? We ask those in the know

The leader of Woking Borough Council said that the town could be in a position to bid for city status in five years

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/could-woking-become-surreys-first-14866261

RAF100 flypast stuns Surrey with jets, helicopters and Spitfires

The "once in a lifetime flypast" marked the end of a series of events celebrating the RAF's 100th anniversary

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/raf100-flypast-stuns-surrey-jets-14891204

Things to do with kids in Surrey - 41 school holidays ideas around the county

The ultimate guide to family attractions, things to do and great days out this summer

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/whats-on/family-kids-news/things-to-do-kids-surrey-11647314

Guildford green belt development gets green light for 40 homes after appeal overrules council

Guildford Borough Council had refused the application for Treetops Kennels because of concerns about the green belt

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/guildford-green-belt-development-gets-14878618

What next for Guildford's dreams of John Lewis store as 'close to zero' profits predicted

John Lewis has warned its half-year profits will be "close to zero" in the coming year, so what of its plans to come to Guildford?

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/what-next-guildfords-dreams-john-14844886

Q&A with Brian Kay: President of Reigate-based English Arts Chorale

President of the Reigate-based English Arts Chorale and former King’s Singer Brian Kay conducted Britten’s War Requiem at Winchester Cathedral

From: http://www.surreylife.co.uk/q-a-with-brian-kay-1-5598554

England's newest World Cup supporter is a big yellow duck

Surrey Care Trust's annual Big Yellow Duck Race featured competitors bearing England flags, a Mohican haircut, a witch's hat and a traffic cone

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/whats-on/family-kids-news/englands-newest-world-cup-supporter-14885645

Watch World Cup semi-final between England and Croatia at these Guildford pubs

It's coming home!  

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/watch-world-cup-semi-final-14884892

Surrey walk around Pirbright

Enjoy a 4 mile (6.5km) walk around this little known area of Surrey

From: http://www.surreylife.co.uk/a-surrey-stroll-around-pirbright-1-5598164

Guildford planners ordered to modify housing plan before it can be implemented

The council has been told to review its use of urban sites, how it will meet unmet need from neighbouring boroughs and how it can deliver more homes sooner

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/local-news/guildford-planners-ordered-modify-housing-14873053

Cranleigh goes 24 hours with no water as heatwave pushes temperatures to 30°C

Residents are being encouraged to save water even if they are not directly affected by shortages

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/cranleigh-goes-24-hours-no-14881254

More than 600 extra homes proposed for Guildford green belt sites after inspector's Local Plan comments

Guildford Borough Council was told its draft Local Plan needed to provide more houses between 2019 and 2024

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/more-600-extra-homes-proposed-14875302

Unauthorised traveller encampment ignores order to leave Shalford Common

Cllr Mike Parsons said he was sure Guildford Borough Council would "take the necessary steps" to make sure the travellers moved on "as soon as possible"

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/unauthorised-traveller-encampment-ignores-order-14880253

Guildford Lido debate: Is it pronounced lie-doe or lee-doe, or even lie-do?

Lido derives from the Italian word lido, meaning shore or bank - so does this heritage suggest a correct way to pronounce the word?

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/lifestyle/fun-stuff/guildford-lido-debate-pronounced-lie-13216813

'Unstable' former Chertsey pub should be demolished, say experts

The George Inn had already been partially demolished after parts of it were found to be unstable

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/unstable-former-chertsey-pub-should-14866529

Win a FREE family weekend ticket for the GoFest sports festival, plus travel and a family meal for four

The 'Glastonbury of sport' will be providing coaching sessions and masterclasses with Roger Black, plus tournaments and sports for all ages and abilities

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/whats-on/family-kids-news/win-free-family-weekend-ticket-14871899

EastEnders special to feature parents of man stabbed to death in Guildford

The parents of Daniel Sommerville, who was killed in July 2015, will air their real life story in the show

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/eastenders-special-feature-parents-man-14871901

Vote for your favourite estate agent or property firm in the 2018 Surrey Property Awards

It's time for you to have your say on who's provided the best service in the property industry in Surrey over the past year

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/property-news/vote-your-favourite-estate-agent-14870716

Thames Water urges Guildford residents to be 'responsible' during heatwave

Thames Water is increasing the amount of water pumped into the system, but still needs people to cut back

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/thames-water-urges-guildford-residents-14867626

Farnham's Loch Fyne restaurant to become new pub named The Lost Boy

The new name, The Lost Boy, is a reference to Farnham's connection with Peter Pan

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/farnhams-loch-fyne-restaurant-become-14869710

Arriva Buses launch special offer tickets on popular Guildford bus routes

The new offers on routes 26 and 27 came into effect on Monday (July 2).

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/arriva-buses-launch-special-offer-14869049

Hundreds more homes could be added to Godalming site on Guildford boundary

It looks like 263 homes may only be half of what is planned for Ashill's Ockford Park development

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/hundreds-more-homes-could-added-14862311

12 boho clothing items to purchase this summer

As the weather hots up give your look a modern boho twist

From: http://www.surreylife.co.uk/boho-clothing-items-for-your-summer-wardrobe-1-5593102

Unauthorised traveller encampment set up at Hersham Recreation Ground

Numerous vehicles, including several caravans, arrived on the recreation ground on Wednesday evening (July 4)

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/unauthorised-traveller-encampment-set-up-14868712

Farnham's Loch Fyne Seafood & Grill restaurant in to close

The Guildford and Farnham branches will now be closed, but there is still a restaurant in Cobham

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/farnhams-loch-fyne-seafood--14868884

Is sending your child to a private school really worth the cost?

Choosing a school for your child is an exciting but often overwhelming task. Amongst worries about location, size and exam results, there’s a school’s culture and the extra-curricular activities on offer to consider too. But what about choosing between a private or state school?

From: http://www.surreylife.co.uk/is-sending-your-child-to-a-private-school-really-worth-the-cost-1-5592254

Guildford family appeals for help raising £10,000 in fight for justice after vulnerable son's murder

"If something like this happens to your child you want to know the truth about what happened," said Fiona Laskaris

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/guildford-family-appeals-help-raising-14817150

Whiskey Affair drinks festival returns to Guildford with masterclasses and free tastings

The nationwide tour hits Surrey in July

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/whats-on/food-drink-news/whiskey-affair-drinks-festival-returns-14845697

All road closures and race times for the Guildford Town Centre races

The small track along High Street and North Street will see a number of one-way roads closed during the evening's events

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/road-closures-race-times-guildford-14864452

The ultimate Surrey walking guide

With beautiful countryside, stunning villages and plenty of bluebells during spring, Surrey is an amazing place for a stroll

From: http://www.surreylife.co.uk/the-ultimate-surrey-walking-guide-1-5590793

Watch Guildford football fans go bananas as England beat Colombia on penalties

England winning on penalties, the room is spinning

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/watch-guildford-football-fans-go-14864181

Tesco abandons plans to open new Lightwater store EIGHT YEARS after initial application

Tesco's original planning application in 2010 received almost 600 objections

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/tesco-abandons-plans-open-new-14856272

Thames Water apologises as Guildford and Haslemere suffer 14-HOUR water shortage in heatwave

Residents complained of water supply issues throughout Tuesday morning and early afternoon (July 3)

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/thames-water-apologises-guildford-haslemere-14861783

Staines is getting a brand new Decathlon and it's set to open earlier than expected

The international sports retailer will open it's latest store in The Elmsleigh Centre

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/staines-getting-brand-new-decathlon-14854591

What is the law on men wearing shorts to work during a heatwave?

With the heatwave set to continue this week, can the men ditch the trousers for shorts?

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/health/what-law-men-wearing-shorts-14860713

10 things to see and do in Chertsey

We take a look at some of the best places to visit in Chertsey

From: http://www.surreylife.co.uk/the-best-things-to-see-and-do-in-chertsey-1-5588845

Mike Read on his passion for music, a love for sport and Surrey connections

Mike Read dabbled in estate agency before finding on-air fame. The former BBC Radio 1 Breakfast Show presenter chats about how his call to the airwaves came at a Surrey cricket match and how he’s now commemorating Surrey greats with prestigious blue plaques

From: http://www.surreylife.co.uk/mike-read-on-music-sport-and-surrey-connections-1-5588807

Dramatic footage of Epsom Business Park fire shows huge amounts of smoke engulfing town

The fire devastated an industrial estate building and its aftermath could be seen for miles around

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/dramatic-footage-epsom-business-park-14858067

Car catches fire and explodes then sets light to two houses

The car exploded on Lackford Road

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/car-catches-fire-explodes-sets-14857432

Smoke seen from miles as fire devastates building on Epsom industrial estate

Fire crews from across Surrey and London were called to the fire in Epsom Business Park on Monday (July 2)

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/smoke-seen-miles-fire-devastates-14857326

Guildford-on-sea is returning this summer and here is how you can get involved

Pull up a deck chair, grab a cornet and get ready to shout he's behind you because the seaside is coming to Surrey

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/guildford-sea-returning-summer-here-14854050