Wednesday, 31 October 2018

Guildford's Star Inn manager 'shocked and dismayed' by order to keep the noise down

Georgina Baker said: "At what point does someone stand up and say no, we can't keep prioritising developers over the economy and culture of the town?"

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/guildfords-star-inn-manager-shocked-15353501

South Western Railway strike threatens Twickenham travel for England rugby international

Rugby fans are advised to allow more time than usual to get to Twickenham on Saturday (November 3)

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/south-western-railway-twickenham-strike-15354848

South Western Railway strike threatens Twickenham travel for England rugby international

Rugby fans are advised to allow more time than usual to get to Twickenham on Saturday (November 3)

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/south-western-railway-strike-threatens-15354848

Marks and Spencer recruiting for Christmas with 135 temp jobs in Guildford, Camberley and Haslemere

Looking to earn a bit of extra cash over the Christmas holidays?

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/marks-spencer-recruiting-christmas-135-15344431

Giving the next generation the keys to their own front door

We are regularly reminded of the high cost of housing with statistics revealing that only one in three millennials will be able to afford their own home during their lifetime and that most will remain in the category known as Generation Rent

From: https://www.surreylife.co.uk/helping-children-and-grandchildren-on-to-the-housing-ladder-1-5758868

Tuesday, 30 October 2018

Guildford Local Plan hearings to re-open after council calls to cut housing target by 10%

Cllr Paul Spooner added that the council would not adopt the plan if it included the modifications proposed in August 2018

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/guildford-local-plan-hearings-re-15348746

Reigate pupils do their bit to help the environment

Year 5 pupils at Reigate St Mary’s School (RSM) who designed and carried out a community project as part of a UK wide Make a Difference Challenge, have won the London area competition for their stunning scrapbook record of their project

From: https://www.surreylife.co.uk/reigate-pupils-do-their-bit-to-help-the-environment-1-5757731

Monday, 29 October 2018

Pizza Express vegan menu tried and tested by two non-vegans

This is what our reporter Laura Nightingale and her friend thought of the likes of jackfruit pizza, vegan dough balls and dairy-free carrot cake

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/whats-on/food-drink-news/pizza-express-vegan-menu-tried-15342617

Sunday, 28 October 2018

The Army is hiring and you can learn important skills while working

It is recruiting for specialist roles and infantry soldiers

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/army-hiring-you-can-learn-15340719

This Surrey town has been placed in the top 5 best places to work

A study done by recruiting site Glassdoor looked at job prospects, salary, job satisfaction and property prices

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/surrey-town-been-placed-top-15338119

Friday, 26 October 2018

Guildford council drops plans for £81m student housing investment

Details of the scheme, including the reasons for its abandonment, have been shrouded in secrecy

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/guildford-council-drops-plans-81m-15331293

Supermarket giant Asda considering up to 2,500 jobs cuts

The supermarket chain has multiple stores across Surrey

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/asda-job-cuts-2500-sainsburys-15335666

Alleged assault at University of Surrey leaves 19-year-old with broken eye socket

A 21-year-old from Guildford was arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/alleged-assault-university-surrey-leaves-15334771

Fury as lorries following M25 diversion 'physically shake' Chertsey homes

Chertsey residents have been unable to sleep because of the noise

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/m25-chertsey-lorry-diversion-noise-15331867

Gourmet Burger Kitchen announces string of closures, threatening branches in Surrey

The future of restaurants in Guildford, Walton and Staines has been thrown into question as GBK becomes the latest chain to announce closures

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/gourmet-burger-kitchen-announces-string-15331121

Debenhams stores in Guildford, Woking, Walton and Staines at risk after company's £500m loss

Debenhams boss Sergio Bucher blamed "a tough year in retail" for the sudden huge losses

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/debenhams-stores-guildford-woking-walton-15331104

Wednesday, 24 October 2018

You could win £25,000 in Guildford's new community lottery

And no, you don't have to be from Guildford to play

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/you-could-win-25000-guildfords-15320549

Tuesday, 23 October 2018

Great Halloween events at AirHop, Guildford

There’s a plethora of spooky goings on at AirHop House in Guildford this half term

From: https://www.surreylife.co.uk/great-halloween-events-at-airhop-guildford-1-5748902

The difference between bursaries and scholarships

Here an education expert from ACS International Schools, which has campuses in Cobham, Egham and Hillingdon, will answer your education questions

From: https://www.surreylife.co.uk/the-difference-between-bursaries-and-scholarships-1-5748565

How to get the most out of a school open day

An education expert from ACS International Schools, which has campuses in Cobham, Egham and Hillingdon, answers your education questions

From: https://www.surreylife.co.uk/how-to-get-the-most-out-of-a-school-open-day-1-5748558

Monday, 22 October 2018

Nearly one in four Surrey fire stations not meeting target response times

We can reveal the average response times for each fire station in Surrey

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/nearly-one-four-surrey-fire-15313976

Volunteer puppy walkers wanted to foster potential police dogs

Surrey Police needs people to foster their potential police dogs while the pooches are aged between seven weeks and 12 months

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/volunteer-puppy-walkers-wanted-foster-15312193

Sunday, 21 October 2018

Surrey County Council and Surrey Hills school 'too slow to share info about teacher allegation'

Surrey Live has seen a report into Surrey Hills CofE Primary School and Surrey County Council's handling of the allegation

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/surrey-county-council-surrey-hills-15264817

Huge scheme for hundreds of homes, shops and new car parks at Redhill Station is back on

Developer Solum has already wasted millions on a failed scheme, but details of new plans to build on existing car parks are expected to be made public early next year

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/huge-scheme-hundreds-homes-shops-15301452

Saturday, 20 October 2018

The most popular cat and dog names in Guildford revealed - has yours claimed top spot?

GoCompare analysed 500,000 pet names entered by owners looking for insurance quotes over the past two years to find the UK’s most popular cat and dog names

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/most-popular-cat-dog-names-15306586

Friday, 19 October 2018

Five first-time buyer flats in top locations for £200k or less

These apartments across Surrey are all close to transport and town centre amenities and are either newly listed or just reduced in price

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/property-news/five-first-time-buyer-flats-15269072

Soccer AM host Jimmy Bullard disqualified from driving after Guildford incident

The Soccer AM presenter will not allowed to drive for four weeks

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/jimmy-bullard-driving-ban-guildford-15304134

'Very lucky driver' fortunate to walk away from A25 car crash near Guildford

Surrey Police said the car span and rolled in the crash on the A25 near Newlands Corner

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/very-lucky-driver-fortunate-walk-15302041

Thames Water to close Guildford road for SEVEN WEEKS for upgrade works

The utility company is replacing old pipes with plastic ones

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/thames-water-close-guildford-road-15301403

Woking loanee ready to 'kick on' his career after Nottingham Forest switch

Guildford teenager can't wait to get cracking in FA Cup for Woking as he takes on his first taste of men's first-team football

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/woking-loanee-ready-prove-hes-15298363

Follow these tips to save money as car insurance prices rise in Surrey

Shopping for car insurance at certain times of day can help reduce your premium

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/follow-tips-save-money-car-15281855

Thursday, 18 October 2018

Honey bee-killing Asian hornets spotted in Guildford as experts move to 'stamp out threat'

Asian hornets are native to China

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/honey-bee-killing-asian-hornets-15298162

Owners of Guildford's Star Inn to appeal noise abatement notice that would 'kill' live music venue

The pub's management has previously said the noise abatement notice would force the pub to "effectively close as a music venue" by December 9

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/owners-guildfords-star-inn-appeal-15298736

Guildford Stoke crossroads traffic lights working again as county council finally explain 56 hour downtime

The broken lights had been causing long traffic delays across Guildford

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/guildford-stoke-crossroads-traffic-lights-15297830

Guildford council leader Paul Spooner under investigation for 'bias' over Star Inn noise complaint

Cllr Paul Spooner has been vocal in his support for The Star Inn but was unable to prevent the music venue receiving a noise abatement notice

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/guildford-council-leader-paul-spooner-15296248

Your reactions to news Guildford's legendary Star Inn will 'effectively close as a music venue'

The Star's management has said the noise abatement notice issued on Monday (October 15) will "kill" the business

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/your-reactions-news-guildfords-legendary-15296587

Tone-deaf complaint against Guildford's Star Inn shows law stacked in favour of developers

Guildford's legendary Star Inn said it would have to "effectively close as a music venue" after it received a noise abatement notice

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/tone-deaf-complaint-against-guildfords-15296055

Surrey County Council must do better after 48 hours of delays at Guildford Stoke crossroads

Traffic lights at the busy junction have been broken since October 16 but the county council still doesn't know what the problem is

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/surrey-county-council-must-better-15296161

Hearings on 'flawed' local plan should be reopened, says Guildford Vision Group

GVG's chairman described the local plan as "already a failure for us all"

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/hearings-flawed-local-plan-should-15291572

Police respond to calls of man taking selfies in the middle of the A3

Have you ever felt the urge to go out and take a photo with your favourite road?

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/police-respond-calls-man-taking-15295258

Wednesday, 17 October 2018

Petition to save Star Inn as music venue reaches 21,000 signatures following noise notice blow

The pub received a noise abatement notice that the manager says would effectively close it as a music venue

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/petition-save-star-inn-music-15292732

Meeting Pennyhill Park’s head pastry chef Sarah Frankland

With The Great British Bake Off back on our screens the nation is falling in love with baking once again. Head pastry chef at Pennyhill Park, Sarah Frankland, tells us about what it takes to make it as a professional

From: https://www.surreylife.co.uk/sarah-frankland-at-pennyhill-park-1-5740734

Barnett Hill hotel transformed into indulgent getaway and luxury wedding venue

The four star Guildford hotel hosted a VIP launch event to unveil its extensive renovation

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/barnett-hill-hotel-transformed-indulgent-15279317

Broken Guildford Stoke crossroads lights causing traffic but council still don't know why they're broken

Traffic lights at Stoke Crossroads have now not been working for more than 24 hours

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/broken-guildford-stoke-crossroads-lights-15290833

Guildford's Star Inn 'killed' as music venue after council issues noise abatement notice

The pub claims to be Guildford's longest-running music venue, but says a noise abatement notice "will kill our business"

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/guildfords-star-inn-killed-music-15290969

Club-goer left with multiple face fractures after 'violent' attack at Guildford's Casino nightclub

Three men have been arrested on suspicion of GBH

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/guildford-casino-fight-sunday-morning-15290628

Tuesday, 16 October 2018

Three arrested after attack in Guildford nightclub leaves man with 'multiple fractures to the face'

The attack took place in the Casino nightclub

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/three-arrests-casino-attack-guildford-15289211

Crash at Stoke Crossroads following more than 10 hours of traffic light failure

Multiple police cars, an ambulance and briefly a fire engine attended

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/crash-stoke-crossroads-following-more-15288775

Boy aged eight 'considered taking his own life while waiting for mental health assessment'

The organisation running mental health services in Surrey has been criticised over a backlog of assessments

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/boy-aged-eight-considered-taking-15286245

Council unsure if Stoke Crossroads traffic lights in Guildford will be working at rush hour

The lights have not been in operation since around 6am on Tuesday (October 16)

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/council-unsure-stoke-crossroads-traffic-15288069

Mystery surrounds car 'abandoned' at Nut Hill Fruit Farm car boot and visible from A3

The silver Renault Scenic has been at the site and visible from the A3 for two weeks.

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/mystery-surrounds-car-abandoned-nut-15281215

50 years of the Great Cockrow Railway in Chertsey

Chertsey’s best-kept secret, the Great Cockcrow Railway, steamed into a half-century this year

From: https://www.surreylife.co.uk/visiting-great-cockrow-railway-chertsey-1-5738309

Reviewing Korean restaurant Bada in Godalming

A taste of Korea has swept into the beautiful market town of Godalming as Bada sets out its stall with a tapas-style fusion of seafood, traditional dishes and spice

From: https://www.surreylife.co.uk/bada-in-godalming-review-1-5738270

Woman convicted in crash that left two horses dead by the roadside in Normandy

Both riders were injured, including one teenage girl

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/woman-convicted-crash-left-two-15285439

Monday, 15 October 2018

Author Adele Parks and publisher Kate Mills discuss their working relationship

With friendship as the central theme in Adele Parks’ new book, Zoe Richards met up with the bestselling author and her publisher, Kate Mills, to find out how these two Surrey dwellers have discovered a successful working relationship, and become firm friends too

From: https://www.surreylife.co.uk/adele-parks-and-kate-mills-1-5737528

PG Wodehouse, Guildford-born creator of Jeeves, to be honoured at Westminster Abbey

PG Wodehouse was born and baptised in Guildford in 1881

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/pg-wodehouse-guildford-born-creator-15282731

Parking officer 'giving literally everyone tickets' at Newlands Corner despite machine being broken

Surrey Live has contacted the council to confirm whether any fines were handed out

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/parking-officer-giving-literally-everyone-15282492

Crews spotted filming new BBC sitcom in Guildford

They were filming for BBC One's sitcom called Ghosts

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/bbc-crews-filming-sitcom-ghosts-15281609

Oliver Bonas announces grand opening at The Friary Guildford

The new store will be Oliver Bonas' third in Surrey

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/whats-on/shopping/oliver-bonas-announces-grand-opening-15281465

Tributes and flowers left for 'Tony' at Guildford's York Road car park

The messages and flowers are thought to be in memory of a man who died at the car park on October 8

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/tributes-flowers-left-tony-guildfords-15281423

Guildford drugs raid sees five charged with supplying controlled substances

Those charged include two people from Guildford and two from north London

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/guildford-drugs-raid-sees-five-15280740

Sunday, 14 October 2018

One in three girls sexually harassed while in school uniform, survey finds

A charity said it has seen a "marked increased in the numbers of young survivors of rape and sexual abuse from across Surrey"

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/one-three-girls-sexually-harassed-15262050

Saturday, 13 October 2018

BBC's Question Time is coming to Guildford and this is how you could be part of the audience

Earlier this year, David Dimbleby revealed he would be stepping down as the show's presenter

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/bbcs-question-time-coming-guildford-15275947

Friday, 12 October 2018

Burglar involved in Guildford raid where homeowner was pepper-sprayed will not have jail sentence cut

The raid was “carefully planned,” a judge said

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/burglar-involved-guildford-raid-homeowner-15274098

Surrey set for weekend temperatures higher than Sicily

Expect temperatures to be in the mid-20s°C this weekend

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/surrey-set-weekend-temperatures-higher-15273437

Second man arrested on suspicion of taking indecent images of children in Guildford area

Both men have been released under investigation

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/second-man-arrested-suspicion-taking-15272110

Chobham wildlife photographer 'forced to go elsewhere' and take pictures due to parking charges

The charges are meant to generate £200,000 per year, but common car parks have been empty since they were introduced - we say scrap them

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/parking-charges-force-chobham-wildlife-15271556

This is what Guildford's new Walnut Bridge will look like

Councilors have celebrated the approval of the design and said that public art is to be commissioned in the surrounding area

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/what-guildfords-new-walnut-bridge-15269378

Patisserie Valerie shops could close as finance director is arrested amid financial crisis

Patisserie Valerie shop in Guildford, Woking and Camberley could all close

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/patisserie-valerie-shops-could-close-15270814

Man hospitalised with 'serious injuries' following two vehicle crash in Guildford

The crash took place on Thursday evening (October 11)

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/aldershot-road-guildford-serious-injuries-15270444

Thursday, 11 October 2018

Boy, 10, was not given school place more than a month after term started

The boy has only recently been allocated a place and Surrey County Council has apologised for the delays

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/family-wits-end-half-term-15264913

Travellers set up unauthorised encampment at Sainsbury's car park in Chertsey

Residents are up in arms with groups having been moved on from the town just two weeks ago

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/travellers-set-up-unauthorised-encampment-15269630

10 things to see and do in East and West Horsley

Home to outstanding architecture, ambitious community projects and arts ventures that are putting these villages firmly on the map, East and West Horsley are among our county’s most desirable addresses

From: https://www.surreylife.co.uk/what-s-on-offer-in-east-and-west-horsley-1-5733324

Guildford Borough Council buy Odeon cinema and Old Orleans restaurant as part of regeneration plan

Details of the fee paid for the sites have not been disclosed

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/guildford-council-buys-odeon-cinema-15264028

Guildford Borough Council buy Odeon cinema and Old Orleans restaurant as part of regeneration plan

Details of the fee paid for the sites have not been disclosed

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/guildford-borough-council-buy-odeon-15264028

'Bland? 'Ugly'? Approved - Guildford footbridge to be replaced despite safety row

Once councillor joked that artist Banksy would "hopefully" come to town to spruce up Walnut Bridge

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/bland-ugly-approved-guildford-footbridge-15266402

Guildford Borough Council 'sorry to hear' of death at York Road car park

A man was pronounced dead at the scene on Monday (October 8)

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/guildford-borough-council-sorry-hear-15264099

Wednesday, 10 October 2018

Surrey Live launches petition calling on county council to SCRAP countryside car parking charges

The charges are meant to generate £200,000 per year, but common car parks have been empty since they were introduced

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/petition-surrey-council-parking-charges-15241937

Arrest following reports of man taking indecent images of children in Guildford area

Police said they received "a number of reports" of the man in the Guildford area

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/guildford-reports-man-indecent-children-15263569

Guildford GP allegedly groped woman in 'Benny Hill' fashion

Alan Tutin, a former GP, is alleged to have molested 25 female patients.

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/guildford-gp-allegedly-groped-woman-15262052

Guildford Casino owner submits stair-free design for Walnut Bridge to replace 'flawed' proposal

Michel Harper is asking Guildford Borough Council to review the current design of the proposed footbridge before the planning committee meeting this evening (October 10)

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/guildford-casino-owner-submits-stair-15259931

Pho Guildford review: These HUGE bowls of noodle soup will definitely warm you up

This is what our What's On writer Laura Nightingale thought of the Vietnamese street food restaurant when she visited on a damp Saturday evening

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/whats-on/food-drink-news/pho-guildford-review-huge-bowls-15260838

Temperatures to soar to 21C with Surrey weather expected to be hotter than Madrid

Wednesday (October 10) may bring the hottest October day for seven years so we've come up with some great things to do

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/temperatures-soar-21c-surrey-weather-15259509

'No offences were identified' after Salesian School pupil hit by marked police car

The collision was investigated after a Chertsey school pupil was taken to hospital with "minor injuries"

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/no-offences-were-identified-after-15260571

Tuesday, 9 October 2018

World Mental Health Day: Hospitals treated Surrey children for anxiety 1,275 times last year

The total number of treatments for those aged between 10 and 19 has increased 14-fold.

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/world-mental-health-anxiety-children-15259562

Reigate resident didn't stop assaulting police officers even after he was tasered

James Davies, of Chart Lane, assaulted the officers after they attended his address

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/reigate-resident-didnt-stop-assaulting-15257445

Driver of overturned car 'made off' after early morning collision on Woodbridge Road Guildford

Surrey Police is appealing for witnesses

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/driver-overturned-car-made-off-15256840

Death of man at Guildford York Road car park 'not believed to be suspicious', police say

A man was pronounced dead at the scene at around 4pm on Monday (October 8)

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/death-man-guildford-york-road-15256570

Taking a lesson in British etiquette at Beaverbrook estate

Good table manners have long been a source of national pride but in this modern age of social media are our longstanding traditions being left behind? Rebecca Younger visits the stately Beaverbrook estate for a lesson in British etiquette

From: https://www.surreylife.co.uk/the-british-school-of-etiquette-1-5728959

Monday, 8 October 2018

Man dies after being found with 'serious injuries' near Guildford's York Road car park

A man was found in a wooded area near the town centre car park at 3.25pm on Monday (October 8)

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/man-dies-after-being-found-15254863

How Walton Health Golf Club has been preparing for the 2018 British Masters

From October 11 to 14, the great and the good of professional golf will tee up at Walton Health Golf Club for the 2018 British Masters. We shine a spotlight on the club as it ends an extraordinary year

From: https://www.surreylife.co.uk/2018-british-masters-at-walton-heath-1-5728098

Sunday, 7 October 2018

River Wey life belts reappear in Guildford - but nobody knows who bought them

Both the local council nor the National Trust have denied installing the new life belts

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/river-wey-life-belts-reappear-15239394

Saturday, 6 October 2018

Rent this amazing 14th century house complete with four-poster beds, summer house and aga

This medieval home near the ruins of a 14th-century chapel is believed to be one of the oldest in the UK

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/property-news/rent-amazing-14th-century-house-15237121

Overheating computer server producing smoke to blame for 'school fire' attended by three fire crews

The crews were called to Amesbury School in Haslemere just after 9am on Saturday (October 6)

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/overheating-computer-haslemere-school-fire-15245928

Friday, 5 October 2018

Landlord who climbed up ladder to film tenant naked in shower avoids jail

Mark Horsey posted up instructions on the bathroom wall at the four-bedroom home telling his all-women tenants how they should shower

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/landlord-who-climbed-up-ladder-15241515

Wheels in motion for former railway line linking Guildford to Horsham to reopen

A public meeting will be held to discuss reinstating the railway between Horsham and Guildford, via Cranleigh

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/wheels-motion-former-railway-line-15234585

Pharmacist hospitalised after crashing car into own store in Guildford

The pharmacist crashed through the front window of the Direct Pharmacy in Madrid Road on Friday morning (October 5)

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/pharmacist-hospitalised-after-crashing-car-15241303

Surrey weather: Heavy rain and winds expected this weekend in Guildford, Woking and surrounding areas

It might be time to dig out the raincoats if you're heading outside this weekend

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/heavy-rain-wind-weather-surrey-15240401

6 of the best restaurants in Redhill

From well kept secrets, to chilled out locations, Redhill is a good spot for a bite to eat. We round up some of the best restaurants…

From: https://www.surreylife.co.uk/the-best-restaurants-in-redhill-1-5724469

Thursday, 4 October 2018

'Reckless' driver ran over man's leg in 'gross error of judgement' in Guildford car park

The 54-year-old, from Shalford, admitted dangerous driving after the incident which left a man unable to walk for three weeks

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/reckless-driver-ran-over-mans-15238767

Guildford Lib Dems call for 'thousands of council houses' after PM axes borrowing cap

There are more than 2,600 people on the borough's housing waiting list, but the council built just 65 affordable homes between 2012 and 2017

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/guildford-lib-dems-call-thousands-15235736

Hundreds of Normandy residents oppose 105 homes proposed for green belt

The site in Glaziers Lane is one of five additional housing allocations proposed by the council for its Local Plan

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/hundreds-normandy-residents-oppose-105-15231971

There are 100 jobs going at Debenhams this Christmas - here's how to get one

All Debenhams wants for Christmas is more staff

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/100-jobs-going-debenhams-christmas-15233809

Wednesday, 3 October 2018

'Number of reports' of man taking photos of children in Guildford sparks police probe

Surrey Police is investigating whether three separate cases in Guildford are the same man

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/guildford-man-taking-pictures-children-15234198

Calling all ABBA fans: Mamma Mia! The Party tickets now on sale

The immersive performance includes singing, dancing and a three-course meal

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/calling-abba-fans-mamma-mia-15231891

'Highly dangerous': Surrey Live visits Onslow Street crossing closure following residents' concerns

Surrey Live spent time at the crossing closure by the Casino nightclub following issues raised by residents

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/guildford-onslow-street-crossing-closure-15231126

'Faith in humanity restored' as stolen teddies returned to Bear Garden following chance bike crash

A lady found the bears and returned them to The Bear Garden in Guildford on Tuesday afternoon (October 2)

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/bear-garden-stolen-teddy-bears-15232075

Road improvements begin at 'casualty hotspot' to reduce risks to pedestrians in Guildford town centre

The implementation of the new road features comes after fatal collisions in the town centre

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/road-improvements-begin-casualty-hotspot-15225807

Tuesday, 2 October 2018

A3 at Guildford to be closed for four nights during repair work

The work will be carried out on areas of the University Interchange and Dennis Interchange

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/a3-guildford-closed-four-nights-15227774

Woking false imprisonment case collapses after alleged victim 'fails to attend' court

Four men from the same family had denied charges of conspiring to assault and unlawfully imprison the alleged victim in March 2017

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/woking-false-imprisonment-case-collapses-15214656

Esher-born actress Lily James on her life, career and break-out roles

Lily James’ cinematic education has been overseen by a host of Hollywood’s most recognisable names; now, as she nears her 30th birthday, the Esher-born actress is looking to step out of her co-stars’ limelight and enjoy her leading role at the forefront of future British generations in Tinseltown

From: https://www.surreylife.co.uk/esher-actress-lily-james-1-5719190