Guildford set for first fleet of all-electric buses

Nine Stagecoach zero emission vehicles will be used in the town's park and ride service from January

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/guildford-set-first-fleet-electric-15612957

Speed cameras planned as part of major improvements to A3 through Guildford

The slip roads on either side of the Guildford and Godalming Bypass will be widened and extended

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/speed-cameras-planned-part-major-15585912

Three arrested over attack that hospitalised man in Ash

Police arrested three teenagers in connection with the attack after a chase

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/three-arrested-over-attack-hospitalised-15594042

HMV nears collapse with 2,200 jobs at risk as they plan administration

The high street firm filed for administration back in 2013

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/hmv-nears-collapse-2200-jobs-15603452

How many visits these fee-charging countryside car parks in Surrey need to meet costs

Parking charges were introduced at Surrey's country parks, but there are questions about whether this is sustainable

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/how-many-visits-fee-charging-15571906

2018 in review: All Surrey's biggest stories from the last year

Crime, politics, blizzards, a heatwave - 2018 had a lot going on

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/2018-review-surreys-biggest-stories-15574845

Female motorcyclist suffers 'serious injuries' in collision that closed A25 between Guildford and Dorking

The A25 Shere Road was closed in both directions since just after midday on Boxing Day (December 26)

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/motorcyclist-serious-injuries-a25-crash-15598267

9 things to look forward to in Surrey in 2019

There are lots of great events coming up for us in 2019, and here are just some of them

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/whats-on/family-kids-news/9-things-look-forward-surrey-15563827

Meet the Christmas Day hospital heroes working while the county indulges

"My gift is to give them my time and the best care"

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/meet-christmas-day-hospital-heroes-15570971

Godalming and Guildford Care home managers to 'spread Christmas joy' to residents on Christmas Day

“We’ve got some wonderful residents who have a lot to give and I’m excited to share Christmas Day with them"

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/godalming-guildford-care-home-managers-15589099

The Gym in Guildford Christmas and New Year opening hours 2018

This is when The Gym in Guildford will be closed over the festive period

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/whats-on/family-kids-news/gym-guildford-christmas-new-year-15571327

Drink driver who 'practically fell out of his car' and challenged accuracy of breathalyser sentenced

Reginald Larry-Cole, 48, claimed the breathalyser police had used was faulty and denied he had been drink driving

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/drink-driver-who-practically-fell-15572166

Seven photos that epitomise Christmas in Surrey

Here are 7 little things and places that make it feel that extra bit more like Christmas has come to Surrey

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/seven-photos-epitomise-christmas-surrey-15561158

Guildford council finds new pitch for couple's cart after 'Sausagegate' outcry

Cllr Matt Furniss said the German Sausage Cart would be able to continue trading for another year "in recognition of [its] long presence in the town"

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/guildford-council-finds-new-pitch-15585126

Date set for new Local Plan hearings on reduced Guildford housing number

Green belt campaigners were "delighted" with the possibility the borough might need fewer houses than thought

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/date-set-new-local-plan-15580184

Guildford councillors blame Highways England's 'ludicrous' demands for not reaching resolving deadly junction issue

The 'deadly junction' has been subject of long-running protests

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/guildford-councillors-blame-highways-englands-15570505

Families of Guildford pub bombing victims 'still finding no answers', coroner's court hears

Relatives of the victims of the 1974 bombings have asked the coroner to resume the inquests into their deaths

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/families-guildford-pub-bombing-victims-15578803

'Dirty rat' steals Guildford bar staff's Christmas tip money at Cobbstar

Cobbstar's owner believes more than £300 of money intended for bar staff was taken in the break-in

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/dirty-rat-steals-guildford-bar-15572611

Wrapchic Indian street food chain to open in The Friary Guildford

Tuck into the likes of crispy samosas and moreish masala fries at Wrapchic

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/whats-on/food-drink-news/wrapchic-indian-street-food-chain-15571759

Mothercare Guildford to launch huge closing down sale just in time for Christmas

The store in North Street is one of 60 stores across the UK set to close by June 2019

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/mothercare-guildford-launch-huge-closing-15566466

Up to four 'disastrous' waste incinerators proposed for Surrey green belt sites

The Surrey Waste Plan is set to be approved for submission to the government

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/up-four-disastrous-waste-incinerators-15563772

Emily Blunt on her Surrey education and playing Mary Poppins

She’s the Hollywood star who was born in London and educated in Surrey, so it makes perfect sense that Emily Blunt should play one of the most iconic British characters in cinematic history, Mary Poppins, in this month’s highly anticipated follow-up to the 1964 classic

From: https://www.surreylife.co.uk/emily-blunt-on-her-role-as-mary-poppins-1-5822792

No train services to Gatwick Airport on GWR Guildford line between Christmas and New Year

Planned bridge strengthening work is likely to impact those travelling away for the New Year from Guildford, Dorking, Reigate and Redhill

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/no-train-services-gatwick-airport-15546514

Surrey walk around Haslemere and Hindhead

Enjoy this two hour, six mile circular walk of Haslemere via Hindhead

From: https://www.surreylife.co.uk/surrey-walk-at-haslemere-and-hindhead-1-5821695

Couple 'on scrapheap' after Guildford Council denies sausage cart licence despite 20 years in town

Jo and Gary Mayne have run the German Sausage Cart in Guildford High Street since 1996, but this year will be their last in the town

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/couple-on-scrapheap-after-guildford-15458403

5 top tips to avoid festive food poisoning this Christmas

"When dangerous bacteria are ingested the symptoms are enough to ruin anybody’s Christmas and New Year festivities”

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/5-top-tips-avoid-festive-15540351

Surrey to be battered with heavy rain, wind and freezing temperatures

A band of wet and windy weather is sweeping across the UK         

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/surrey-weekend-weather-rain-cold-15539825

Man knocked out and robbed by couple in residential Guildford street

Police are trying to trace another man who helped the victim to his home

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/man-knocked-out-robbed-couple-15554071

Shoppers flock to Guildford despite national drift from high street to internet

The town's high street put in a "robust" performance, said Amanda Masters of Experience Guildford, while the rest of the country experienced a cold Black Friday

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/shoppers-flock-guildford-despite-national-15550557

Merrow councillor's cul-de-sac resurfaced while surrounding roads left unrepaired

Cllr Graham Ellwood said he had asked for the road to be resurfaced due to a neighbour's mobility problems

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/merrow-councillors-cul-de-sac-15543506

Non-surgical treatment for women’s intimate health

Bella Vou run us through CO2RE Intima, a non-surgical treatment helping with women’s intimate health

From: https://www.surreylife.co.uk/non-surgical-treatment-for-women-s-intimate-health-1-5816255

All the Superdry stores in Surrey as company considers closures amid poor performance

There are currently numerous Superdry stores in Surrey and nearby areas

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/superdry-stores-surrey-company-considers-15541678

'Deadly junction' crash just days after Highways England refuse to make safety improvements

Beechcroft Drive residents met with Highways England to discuss the dangerous junction last month

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/deadly-junction-crash-just-days-15540177

The busiest and quietest train stations in Surrey revealed

The Office of Rail and Road has released the figures for all station usage in Great Britain for 2017/18

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/busiest-quietest-train-stations-surrey-15538692

Guildford bus drivers face pay cuts as Arriva struggles with 'bus war' and contract losses

Arriva's Surrey and Kent operations lost nearly £900,000 in 2017, and the company claims its Guildford depot is no longer profitable

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/guildford-bus-drivers-face-pay-15538200

Passers by praised after 'dangerous predator' jailed for six years for rape in Leatherhead

“The actions of those passers by cannot be underestimated"

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/passers-praised-after-dangerous-predator-15537659

What’s on offer at Sir William Perkins’s School in Chertsey

At Sir William Perkins’s School (SWPS) the aim is to build confidence, integrity and excellence in a caring, innovative and happy community so that each student leaves with the best possible chance of achieving her full potential and ready to take on the world.

From: https://www.surreylife.co.uk/what-s-on-offer-at-sir-william-perkins-s-school-in-chertsey-1-5815226

Guildford council tax hike could be on the way as possibility of budget deficit looms

If approved, the 2019-20 budget will see the fourth successive tax rise of more than 3%

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/guildford-council-tax-hike-could-15537118

Surrey County Council leader Tim Oliver appoints cabinet member to find new headquarters

The Tory  hopes all staff will have vacated County Hall in Kingston by 2020 saying it was time they "returned to Surrey"

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/tim-oliver-surrey-cabinet-headquarters-15537106

5 cosy places to stay in Surrey this winter

If the colder weather is making you feel like escaping to somewhere snug and cosy, you might be surprised to find some perfect rural retreats right on your doorstep. Here’s our pick of the best to discover in Surrey…

From: https://www.surreylife.co.uk/cosy-places-to-stay-in-surrey-1-5814313

Speed limit on section of A25 between Dorking and Guildford set to be reduced

There have been 12 crashes on the 1.7km stretch of road in the five years to August 2018, one of which was fatal

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/speed-limit-section-a25-between-15531655

Anita Harris on her career, life at home in Chertsey and her tour

Actress, singer and entertainer, Anita Harris has travelled the world in an illustrious career that spans over five decades. From her home in Chertsey, she talks to Tinx Newton about the people she has worked with, her tour and life in Surrey

From: https://www.surreylife.co.uk/anita-harris-on-life-in-surrey-1-5813439

Appeal to find wanted man from Windlesham who failed to answer police bail

Members of the public are warned not to approach him

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/appeal-find-wanted-man-windlesham-15525942

Two men force 81-year-old women 'to the floor' in late night aggravated burglary in Shalford

The victim suffered bumps and bruises in her own home in Shalford

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/two-men-force-81-year-15525033

Project to replace water pipes near Guildford extended for an extra ELEVEN days

The work by Thames Water could lead to further delays for commuters in and around Guildford

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/project-replace-water-pipes-near-15524582

19 recycling centres in Surrey and Hampshire including opening times and items not allowed

Find your nearest community recycling centre with our handy guide

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/whats-on/family-kids-news/19-recycling-centres-surrey-hampshire-15505042

Which Surrey town is the best to live in? We want to hear your views

Is Woking king? Is Epsom epic? Let us know the Surrey town you love the best

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/in-your-area/surrey-town-best-live-in-15517176

No immediate changes for Guildford's 'deadly' A3 junction despite Grim Reaper protest

Highways England said the junction 'has not been a cause of safety problems'

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/no-immediate-changes-guildfords-deadly-15517034

Surrey Union Hunt removes hunt listing at National Trust site Polesden Lacey Estate

The National Trust have removed an upcoming hunt listing just days before it was scheduled

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/surrey-union-hunt-removes-hunt-15517646

Kwasi Kwarteng compares Brexit to campaign for Scottish independence and asks MPs to respect referendum

The MP for Spelthorne and new Junior Brexit Secretary said voters knew "did have a sense of what they wanted" in the Brexit referendum

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/kwasi-kwarteng-compares-brexit-campaign-15513738

O2 customers left without 4G as the network goes down across the UK

'O2 not registered on network' hit thousands of customers

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/o2-customers-left-without-4g-15513259

Surrey poised for more dismal weather as 'Storm Deirdre' arrives in UK

While Surrey is not included in the Met Office's weather warning, it is still likely to experience some wet and windy weather

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/surrey-poised-more-dismal-weather-15510879

Don't miss the spectacular shooting stars during the Geminid meteor shower

It's the most stunning meteor shower of the year with around 100 shooting stars an hour during the peak. Here's what you need to know, when and how you watch it.

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/geminid-meteor-shower-shooting-star-15509374

People asked to donate to Leicester helicopter crash couple's charity instead of giving flowers

A memorial will be held at Guildford Cathedral this week

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/eric-swaffer-izabela-lechowicz-charity-15505477

Man jailed after police find 35 wraps of cocaine in sock in Woking

The investigating officer said he hopes the sentence shows drug offences are taken seriously in Surrey

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/man-jailed-after-police-find-15503015

Bletchingley pupils collect 1.2 tonnes of food for Surrey foodbanks

Pupils at The Hawthorns School in Bletchingley collected over 5,800 items of food for the Loveworks foodbanks in Reigate and Merstham

From: https://www.surreylife.co.uk/1-2-tonnes-of-food-collected-for-surrey-foodbanks-1-5805188

How every Surrey council deals with complaints about about rogue landlords

Just two councils in Surrey fined or prosecuted landlords for issues such as poor living conditions

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/how-every-surrey-council-deals-15482595

Two men in court over alleged robbery at Fleet convenience store

Thomas Dean Jackson and Robert Sifile have been charged with robbery

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/hampshire-news/two-men-court-over-alleged-15499831

Windows of camper van "deliberately smashed" in late night attack in Guildford

Surrey Police is appealing for witnesses of the criminal damage

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/windows-camper-van-deliberately-smashed-15497534

26 McDonald's in Surrey for when you're craving a Big Mac

Store locater, including restaurants and drive-thrus, for when only a McDonald's will do

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/whats-on/food-drink-news/26-mcdonalds-surrey-youre-craving-15493887

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

These are the planned closures motorists need to be aware of this week (December 3-9)

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/planned-m3-m25-a3-roadworks-15493941