Waitrose stores in Surrey plus Christmas opening hours

A guide to finding your closest Waitrose supermarket in Surrey

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/whats-on/shopping/waitrose-stores-surrey-plus-christmas-15465257

WIN £250 to spend on your home and garden with Grand Illusions

We’ve teamed up with Grand Illusions to give one lucky reader the opportunity to win a £250 gift card with the stylish homeware brand

From: https://www.surreylife.co.uk/win-250-to-spend-at-grand-illusions-1-5801412

Turtle Bay adds vegan and tapas dishes to menu - take a peek inside Guildford restaurant

Laura Nightingale tried out some of the new plates on the menu at Turtle Bay in Guildford

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/whats-on/food-drink-news/turtle-bay-adds-vegan-tapas-15487633

Surrey Property Awards 2018: See winners and which Celebrity Masterchef finalist won over the audience

Estate agents, developers and surveyors vied for a place on the red carpet

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/property-news/surrey-property-awards-2018-see-15477351

Technology successfully trialled in Guildford will make railway 'more reliable'

New technology is set to give track workers an extra 1,600 hours a year to carry out overnight maintenance and renewal work

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/technology-successfully-trialled-guildford-make-15477275

Guildford Tories' annual dinner to be attended by Damian Hinds cancelled because of poor ticket sales

An email, seen by Surrey Live, said a turnout of less than 50 to the Secretary of State for Education's visit "reflects poorly on our organisation"

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/guildford-tories-annual-dinner-attended-15475860

Reviewing Kinghams restaurant in Shere

Celebrating its 25 anniversary, Kinghams restaurant is found at the heart of one of Surrey’s most iconic villages. Matthew Williams visits to discover the secrets of its longevity

From: https://www.surreylife.co.uk/kinghams-in-surrey-1-5796596

Man, 23, with links to Guildford and north Surrey wanted by police

Have you seen William Smethurst?

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/man-23-links-guildford-north-15469861

Route for a walk around Ripley and the Wey Canal

Enjoy this easy, flat 1.5-hour walk around this pretty Surrey village and waterway

From: https://www.surreylife.co.uk/walk-around-ripley-and-wey-canal-1-5795213

New Look silent on reason for Guildford store's sudden closure

The store had not previously appeared on lists of branches earmarked for closure

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/new-look-silent-reason-guildford-15455920

Man exposes himself and makes death threats in Guildford

Police have made an arrest but are still looking for witnesses

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/man-exposes-himself-makes-death-15459865

Business owners protest proposals by Woking Borough Council to demolish their shops

Petitions have been handed into the council asking shops in Guildford Road not to be demolished to make way for a wider road

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/business-owners-protest-proposals-woking-15451802

Police appeal for help to find missing 15-year-old girl from Walton

Francesca Grant has links to the Guildford, Elmbridge and Epsom areas

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/missing-teenager-walton-francesca-grant-15455640

Onions and 20p coins unlikely allies in battle to stay safe on the roads this winter

A Volvo retailer in Guildford is offering some top tips and tricks to help motorists

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/onions-20p-coins-unlikely-allies-15451627

Guildford City captain sharing police assault video was 'stupid and in poor taste', says club chairman

Guildford City FC captain Nehemiah Adams posted a video of police officers being attacked in Merton with the caption "South London at night.. Lol"

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/guildford-city-captain-sharing-police-15449220

Guildford's Star Inn to stage all-day gig to fight noise notice

The long-standing music venue received a noise abatement notice in October 2018 after a single complaint from the developer of a neighbouring block of flats

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/guildfords-star-inn-stage-day-15449325

How you can help a child this Christmas with the Shooting Star Chase present appeal

Bishops Fiat and Bishops Nissan staff will even collect the festive donations from your home

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/special-features/how-you-can-help-child-15440114

Gay couple claim they were kicked out of Guildford Wetherspoons 'for kissing'

One of the couple said he was "shocked", but the Guildford pub denied the men would have been asked to leave for kissing

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/gay-couple-claim-were-kicked-15447832

More than 2,300 homeless people in Surrey, Shelter figures reveal

“These new figures show that homelessness is having a devastating impact on the lives of people right across the country"

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/more-2300-homeless-people-surrey-15447485

Meet the homeless woman who has spent two years living in a tent near Guildford

"The street life is not kind to you," said Natalie Cannell

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/meet-homeless-woman-who-spent-15442191

Girl with heart and lung condition stars in touching 'alternative' Christmas advert by children's hospice

Children’s hospice charity Shooting Star Chase says it wants the advert to remind viewers of the importance of sharing magical moments with loved ones

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/girl-heart-lung-condition-stars-15440291

'Don't speculate' say police as George Abbot School fire investigation continues

Surrey Police has asked people not to speculate on the cause of the fire until its investigation has concluded

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/dont-speculate-say-police-george-15440851

Surrey Life Education Explained – December

Education expert Dr Ryan Hinchey, Coordinator of College Counselling at ACS International School, with campuses in Cobham, Egham and Hillingdon, answers your questions

From: https://www.surreylife.co.uk/surrey-life-education-explained-december-1-5787593

Guildford City captain Nehemiah Adams apologises for comment on video of attack on police officers

Nehemiah Adams said he had not filmed or narrated the video, but admitted the caption he posted was in poor taste

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/guildford-city-captain-nehemiah-adams-15438536

Police want to speak to this man in connection with an indecent exposure in Lightwater

The two victims, aged 10 and 12, were approached by a man in Lightwater who then indecently exposed himself

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/police-want-speak-man-connection-15439813

'Similarities' between August 2017 Waterloo train crash and 1988 Clapham Junction disaster, body rules

The Rail Accident Investigation Branch has delivered its report on the August 2017 train crash at Waterloo

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/similarities-between-august-2017-waterloo-15437389

10 things to see and do in Staines

Surrounded by reservoirs and located on the banks of the famous river from which it takes its name, Staines-upon-Thames (as it is now called) is a town working to reshape its future and celebrate its picturesque riverside setting

From: https://www.surreylife.co.uk/things-to-do-in-staines-1-5786758

George Abbot School staff and students evacuated after first floor fire in teaching block

The cause of the fire is being investigated            

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/george-abbot-school-staff-students-15436875

Dame Jacqueline Wilson on her latest novel and favourite Surrey places

She may have recently moved to the seaside, but Surrey still holds a uniquely “precious” place in the heart of legendary children’s author Dame Jacqueline Wilson – not to mention the crucial role the county played in bringing everyone’s favourite and newly-returning feisty foster-kid to life

From: https://www.surreylife.co.uk/jacqueline-wilson-on-her-book-my-mum-tracy-beaker-1-5785989

Luxury Guildford student accommodation branded 'Soviet-style' approved despite local opposition

The appeal decision brings the total of new student rooms granted permission in November 2018 to almost 1,000

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/luxury-guildford-student-accommodation-branded-15429333

Here's where the 81-year-old Union of South Africa steam train will pass through Surrey

The classic steam engine will be taking nearly 300 people from London to Gloucester for the Christmas markets

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/heres-81-year-old-union-15428916

Frimley parents forced to chose between feeding children or heating home, poverty report reveals

A report by End Child Poverty reveals some worrying statistics for Surrey

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/children-in-need-poverty-report-15427978

Woman banned from Woking town centre for causing 'misery' to shoppers and residents

"Her abusive and threatening behaviour has made the lives of shoppers, residents and visitors in Woking town centre a misery"

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/woman-banned-woking-town-centre-15424976

Travel information as South Western Railway's latest strike is set to disrupt Surrey trains

Surrey Live has provided a list of all the affected services so you can plan your journey tomorrow

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/south-western-railway-strike-trains-15424233

Third Guildford councillor joins Independents to ensure 'protection and survival of green belt'

Colin Cross resigned from the Liberal Democrat group due to disagreements over the proposed Wisley Airfield garden village

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/third-guildford-councillor-joins-independents-15423477

Map reveals towns in Surrey that could be linked to Heathrow by proposed rail scheme

"The thrust of the scheme is getting people off the road and onto rail"

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/map-reveals-towns-surrey-could-15422027

Patisserie Valerie boss replaced as cake chain aims for 'revival' amid fraud investigation

Patisserie Valerie nearly went out of business last month

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/patisserie-valerie-fraud-investigation-cake-15420743

'Substantial damage' caused to Safeguard bus after stones thrown from Guildford bridge

The incident occurred by the footbridge near Currys PC World in Guildford

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/substantial-damage-caused-safeguard-bus-15418946

What it’s like at Slades Farm on the Wintershall Estate

Surrey is full of secret hideaways and hidden gems. Slades Farm on the Wintershall Estate is definitely one of them

From: https://www.surreylife.co.uk/slades-farm-on-wintershall-estate-1-5780746

Closure of Guildford children's centre would leave families without support, parents claim

Boxgrove Children’s Centre is one of 31 centres in Surrey being considered for closure by Surrey County Council

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/closure-guildford-childrens-centre-would-15417296

Police still hunt wanted Dorking man following 'masked armed robberies' in Redhill and Headley

Joseph Barnes, 35, is wanted in connection with three incidents last week

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/police-still-hunt-wanted-dorking-15417973

Footage as three cars in ONE MINUTE dangerously cross chevrons at A3 Guildford Stoke Interchange

Dashcam footage recorded the dangerous manoeuvres during morning rush-hour

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/a3-traffic-guildford-stoke-cars-15410265

See the 'fantastic pre-First World War' paintings discovered behind wallpaper in Guildford house

The paintings, believed to predate the First World War, depict many different subjects including a steam powered ships and a dog named Trust

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/see-fantastic-pre-first-world-15416665

Reindeer withdrawn from Guildford Christmas lights switch-on following shock Animal Aid investigation

Experience Guildford made the announcement after discovering a report about the hidden suffering of captive reindeer in the UK

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/reindeer-withdrawn-guildford-christmas-lights-15415028

Denbies Wine Estate announce their vineyard hotel plans

The new hotel is set to open in spring 2019 and will be located in the heart of the vineyard, offering sweeping views over the North Downs Way.

From: https://www.surreylife.co.uk/vineyard-hotel-at-denbies-dorking-1-5779919

Man arrested in connection with indecent exposure in Lightwater

Two girls, aged 10 and 12, ran off after the alleged incident, police said

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/man-arrested-connection-indecent-exposure-15415319

Maybury home used to 'distribute illegal drugs' closed as part of cuckooing crackdown

“These people’s lives were being made a misery through being forced into a position to do something illegal against their will"

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/maybury-home-used-distribute-illegal-15410203

Reviewing The Chilli Pickle in Guildford

Having bloomed in Brighton’s restaurant scene over the past decade, The Chilli Pickle opened its second site in Guildford this summer

From: https://www.surreylife.co.uk/review-of-the-chilli-pickle-guildford-1-5777101

Grim Reapers highlight Guildford Beechcroft Drive residents' 'deadly' A3 junction

Residents claim it is "only a matter of time" before there is a fatal accident at the junction

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/grim-reapers-highlight-guildford-beechcroft-15403442

Police want to speak to men over robberies at Redhill butchers and Headley tea room

A third man, aged 33, was arrested on Saturday (November 10) in connection with incidents in Redhill, Capel and Headley

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/police-want-speak-men-over-15406994

Kylie Minogue announced as the first headliner for Hampton Court Palace Festival 2019

Historic Royal Palaces and IMG have announced that Kylie Minogue is the first headliner confirmed for Hampton Court Palace Festival 2019. These will be her only London shows of summer 2019.

From: https://www.surreylife.co.uk/kylie-minogue-hampton-court-palace-2019-1-5775675

All of the planned M3, M25, A3 and M23 roadworks and closures in Surrey for this week

These are the planned closures motorists need to be aware of this week

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/planned-m3-m25-a3-m23-15402437

The teachers banned from Surrey's schools and the awful reasons why

The offences range from having sex with a pupil to misusing school finances

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/teachers-banned-surreys-schools-awful-15398266

10 restaurants in Surrey which have opened in 2018

A guide to new restaurants which have opened across the county this year

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/whats-on/food-drink-news/10-restaurants-surrey-opened-2018-15374192

A Surrey walk around the Thames Down Link

Enjoy this linear rail to ramble section of the Thames Down Link route taking the short train-ride from Box Hill & Westhumble to Ashtead before walking back

From: https://www.surreylife.co.uk/surrey-walk-arount-the-thames-down-link-1-5772536

Guildford councillors attack 'culture of secrecy' after Wisley garden village controversy

Lib Dem group leader Caroline Reeves said the relationship between the executive and other councillors was "deteriorating rapidly"

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/guildford-councillors-attack-culture-secrecy-15387114

Eight-storey student accommodation block to be built in Guildford

The block will house 403 bedrooms while a second building will contain 85 co-living flats for young professionals

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/eight-storey-student-accommodation-block-15388091

Guildford developer 'able to run roughshod over everything' in two-year planning battle, claims neighbour

A local councillor agreed that developer Osman Abdullah had "played the system", which was tilted in favour of developers

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/guildford-developer-able-run-roughshod-15371929

CCTV released after assault in Guildford leaves man requiring jaw surgery

Police want to speak to these three men in connection with the incident in which another man was punched in the face

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/cctv-released-after-assault-guildford-15389447

Care home and 148 houses to be built on green belt land in Guildford

The plans had previously generated 117 letters of objection

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/care-home-148-houses-built-15387798

New Surrey STD home-testing kit discovers person's HIV

So far 2,680 kits have been sent out with chlamydia, gonorrhoea, syphilis and HIV diagnosed in Surrey

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/new-surrey-std-home-testing-15387429

Man indecently exposes himself to girls, 10 and 12, in Lightwater

The two victims were walking along Macdonald Road when they were approached by a man

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/man-indecently-exposes-himself-girls-15380469

Boot camps causing Guildford gym memberships to 'stagnate', says leisure provider

Freedom Leisure said the growing trend of outdoor boot camp and park run style fitness sessions is effecting its centres

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/boot-camps-causing-guildford-gym-15380117

10 things to see and do in Sunbury-on-Thames

Found on the stretch of the River Thames between Weybridge and East Molesey, Sunbury-on-Thames is blessed with a village feel where it meets the water. From antique hunts to the joys of river life, here are a few of our favourite reasons to visit

From: https://www.surreylife.co.uk/things-to-do-in-sunbury-on-thames-1-5766412

High Court throws out challenges to Waverley’s Local Plan and Dunsfold Park plans

Judge Natalie Lieven QC said a "sensible, pragmatic and lawful approach” had been taken when deciding the housing figure

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/high-court-throws-out-challenges-15375804

£2bn secured in effort to make Surrey's railway more reliable

The money will allow Network Rail to improve railway infrastructure, which was responsible for around two-thirds of delays on South Western Railway in its first year

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/2bn-secured-effort-make-surreys-15366462

Surrey singing duo Verity & Violet blending vintage classics with modern favourites

Verity & Violet are Loui and Jess – a singing duo from Surrey who specialise in blending vintage classics with modern favourites. The two have achieved success in the capital, but are now hoping to attract an audience closer to home

From: https://www.surreylife.co.uk/singing-duo-verity-violet-1-5765624

What personality type are you? Take the test to find out

Our team of reporters tried the test to see how much they agreed with the answers

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/what-personality-type-you-take-15358927

What is the downtime for surgical and non-surgical procedures?

With the Christmas celebrations seemingly starting earlier every year, it all feels a little too ‘soon’ sometimes, but what if you want to look your best for Christmas and New year celebrations and you’re considering having cosmetic surgery or non-surgical procedures? Bella Vou give the lowdown on which procedures to have and how long the recovery period will be for each one

From: https://www.surreylife.co.uk/downtime-for-surgical-and-non-surgical-procedures-1-5762519

Guildford man jailed for continually breaching order that banned him from three hospitals

The order was granted in March to tackle his 'persistent drunken and anti-social behaviour' in Surrey, which significantly impacts upon a number of local hospitals.

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/guildford-man-jailed-continually-breaching-15362490

Two car accident in East Horsley leaves 70-year-old with 'life-threatening injuries'

The other driver received only minor injuries

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/two-car-accident-east-horsley-15361804