All the information you need ahead of Surrey Day 2019

Back in February, Surrey Life, BBC Surrey and Visit Surrey announced plans for the first ever Surrey Day. Here we round up some of the key things to know ahead of Surrey Day 2019 on 4 May

From: https://www.surreylife.co.uk/top-information-for-this-surrey-day-1-6025248

The Surrey characters behind our county’s most loved attractions

To celebrate the first Surrey Day on May 4, we took a peek behind the scenes at some of the county’s best known and loved locations to meet the people who devote their lives to these special places

From: https://www.surreylife.co.uk/surrey-day-characters-in-the-county-1-6025233

Surrey’s famous and friendly faces share their favourite things to see and do in the county

As we approach the first ever Surrey Day, we hear from a few of the county’s friendly and famous faces about the places they would choose to spend their perfect day here…

From: https://www.surreylife.co.uk/surrey-day-celebrities-share-favourites-1-6025174

10 interesting facts about Surrey and its past

Cant seem to write in the standfirst so written it here, can you move? People have lived in Surrey since 450 AD, so it’s no wonder that the county is rich with history. Matthew Alexander, honorary remembrancer of Guildford, outlines 10 interesting facts about the county and its past

From: https://www.surreylife.co.uk/surrey-day-interesting-facts-1-6025108

Private healthcare isn’t just for those with insurance

Take control of your healthcare journey with Self Pay. All the benefits of private healthcare without the monthly premiums

From: https://www.surreylife.co.uk/private-healthcare-isn-t-just-for-those-with-insurance-1-6025017

10 ways to celebrate Surrey Day in the county this year

With the first Surrey Day taking place on Saturday May 4, Visit Surrey, the county’s official tourist board, has compiled 10 of the best places to celebrate

From: https://www.surreylife.co.uk/surrey-day-best-ways-to-celebrate-1-6024990

ITV signs up with 'UK Disneyland' as mega theme park an hour from Surrey takes shape

The London Resort will have 200 acres dedicated to rides and experiences, and is expected to open in 2024

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/itv-signs-up-uk-disneyland-16201992

Speed reduction proposed for A331 to improve air quality, despite police concerns

Surrey county and borough councils have been working together to tackle pollution in Blackwater Valley

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/a331-speed-limit-reduced-pollution-16201298

Speed reduction proposed for A331 to improve air quality, despite police concerns

Surrey county and borough councils have been working together to tackle pollution in Blackwater Valley

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/speed-reduction-proposed-a331-improve-16201298

Some of the best things to see and do in Esher

Surrounded by beautiful countryside and affluent estates, Esher is a town that has an identity all of its own. From brand new restaurants and wine bars to gorgeous gardens perfect for a little relaxed contemplation, it’s a pristine blend of town and country

From: https://www.surreylife.co.uk/things-to-do-in-esher-1-6023707

Route for a Surrey walk at Frensham Little Pond and Devil’s Jumps

Enjoy this lovely 2.5-hour, five-mile walk, along the sandy paths in the far west of our county, that feels more like a walk in the Scottish Highlands than the Home Counties

From: https://www.surreylife.co.uk/surrey-walk-frensham-little-pond-and-devil-s-jumps-1-6023609

Reviewing Salt Pig restaurant in Dorking

Celebrating its first birthday this month Salt Pig is found in a beautiful grade II listed building on Dorking’s famous West Street. Matthew Williams visits to find a restaurant that’s growing in confidence

From: https://www.surreylife.co.uk/review-salt-pig-restaurant-dorking-1-6023591

Crumbling Dorking road launches Surrey Live hunt for worst pothole route in county

Do you know a road that is riddled with potholes? Then we want to know too

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/crumbling-dorking-road-launches-surrey-16199720

Win an overnight stay at The West Park Hotel in Harrogate

Win an overnight stay in a suite with dinner in the Spa town of Harrogate.

From: https://www.surreylife.co.uk/west-park-hotel-competition-1-6023219

Win a deluxe two night stay in one of Yorkshire’s top luxury country house hotels.

We have teamed up with Wrea Head Hall to offer one lucky winner a two night break for two adults sharing including breakfast, and a complimentary dinner

From: https://www.surreylife.co.uk/wrea-head-hall-competition-1-6022945

5 totally wacky ideas to replace Debenhams in Guildford that will never happen

A race track, football stadium, or how about a massive Wetherspoons?

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/lifestyle/5-ideas-replace-debenhams-guildford-16192392

Surrey's best places for dinner in 2019 according to TripAdvisor

These are the best restaurants in Surrey for dinner according to reviews left by customers

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/whats-on/food-drink-news/surreys-best-places-dinner-2019-16167912

Pho To Go review: Could this be Surrey's healthiest takeaway?

Many of the dishes on the Pho To Go menu are under 400 calories

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/whats-on/food-drink-news/pho-go-review-could-surreys-16134578

Debenhams site has 'potential for residential development', says Guildford Borough Council

It has been announced the store is expected to close in 2020

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/guildford-debenhams-residential-site-potential-16188286

31 family friendly pubs and restaurants in Surrey

Here are some of the best places for a family lunch in Surrey

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/whats-on/food-drink-news/31-family-friendly-pubs-restaurants-16140900

Health campaigners want to know what you think of the NHS

Healthwatch Surrey is collecting views on how the NHS could change over the next 10 years

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/health-campaigners-want-know-what-16185575

Legal action against decision to approve Guildford's local plan 'not ruled out'

Councillors adopted the borough's £3.4m 600-page document following a four-hour debate

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/legal-action-guildford-local-plan-16185423

Thousands of homes to be built in Guildford by 2034 as £3.4m local plan approved

Wisley Airfield will be taken out of the green belt to help meet the need

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/guildford-local-plan-approved-councillors-16184309

Widow of Guildford father and film director found hanged in family home labels depression 'cruel'

Omid Nooshin died months after admitting to a doctor he was having suicidal thoughts

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/omid-nooshin-guildford-director-inquest-16180138

Why you should be investing in a mattress made using natural materials

We speak to Mark Tremlett from Naturalmat about the benefits of investing in a sustainable mattress made from natural fibres

From: https://www.surreylife.co.uk/naturalmat-1-6017772

Guildford Lido opening times and prices for 2019

Prices, opening times, facilities and parking information for Guildford Lido

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/whats-on/family-kids-news/guildford-lido-opening-times-prices-16175312

Three battle it out for Haslemere Surrey County Council seat

A Surrey County Council by-election will be held on Thursday, May 2

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/three-battle-out-haslemere-surrey-16180929

Gusts of up to 55mph forecast for Surrey as weather warning issued

The Met Office says delays on road, rail and air are "likely"

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/storm-hannah-surrey-weather-forecast-16179210

WIN tickets to see The King and I

Direct from a sell-out season at the London Palladium, the multi-award winning and critically acclaimed musical The King and I is embarking on a world tour from April 2019

From: https://www.surreylife.co.uk/the-king-and-i-competition-1-6015259

Guildford Local Plan opponents warned about behaviour ahead of protest at council chamber

Guildford Borough Council's managing director said staff and councillors had been subjected to "nasty comments" and "intimidating behaviour" during the Local Plan process

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/guildford-local-plan-opponents-warned-16175070

Boys, aged 11 to 14, hurl racist abuse after throwing over shop sign in Chertsey

Police said the incident happened in Guildford Street, Chertsey

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/chertsey-guildford-street-boys-abuse-16174768

Saharan dust covers cars in fine layer of dirt following rain burst

It's a good time to be in the car washing business

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/saharan-dust-covers-cars-fine-16173279

Elmbridge tops the chart in Surrey for most people volunteering in the community

Surrey County Council has drawn up a Draft Partnership Commitment to work with community groups more

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/elmbridge-tops-chart-surrey-most-16172271

Surrey Day 2019: The Seven Wonders of Surrey

To celebrate Surrey Day we, together with BBC Surrey, asked the county’s residents what they considered to be the ‘Seven Wonders’. of Surrey. We take a closer look at the county’s most popular landmarks…

From: https://www.surreylife.co.uk/surrey-day-seven-wonders-of-surrey-1-6012699

Dorking Wanderers winger set for trial at Northampton Town

Mole Valley club said they won't stand in any player's way of a move to the Football League

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/dorking-wanderers-winger-set-trial-16170404

In praise of the A3 Guildford slip road works that have stopped people cutting in

Even long-running, inconvenient roadworks have a silver lining

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/a3-guildford-roadworks-crash-accident-15851440

The Ivy Castle View review: Guildford restaurant celebrates first birthday with gold cocktail

The romantic and chic Surrey restaurant is celebrating its first birthday with a limited edition cocktail

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/whats-on/food-drink-news/ivy-castle-view-review-guildford-16134250

Five guilty of string of digger cash machine ram raids in Surrey and Hampshire

Men from Farnham, Leatherhead, Guildford, Normandy and Alton all pleaded guilty to charges

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/five-guilty-string-digger-cash-16168055

Police in Norfolk hunting wanted woman with links to Guildford and Woking

Michelle Bowler, 33, is wanted on recall to prison

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/police-norfolk-hunting-wanted-woman-16167163

These were the most and least expensive homes sold in Surrey in February

The most expensive went for £9m, but bargain properties were had for just £66k - see the full list here

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/were-most-least-expensive-homes-16145250

Win a family ticket to The Supercar Event 2019 at Goodwood

The Supercar Event is back on the 1 June at the iconic Goodwood Motor Circuit and we’re giving you a chance to win a family entrance ticket. The hugely exhilarating event, held in aid of The Children’s Trust is the perfect day for the whole family to enjoy

From: https://www.surreylife.co.uk/win-family-ticket-to-the-supercar-event-2019-1-6004695

'It was really scary': Woman describes moment a 'flaming' object was thrown at her vehicle on A3

"There were flames, it was smoldering"

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/it-really-scary-woman-describes-16160837

House prices in Waverley falling at their fastest rate in almost eight years

It's not all bad news though, some areas in Surrey are seeing a rise

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/house-prices-waverley-falling-fastest-16144891

The agricultural and country shows taking place in Surrey in 2019

Get your diary out - we have a lot of great country, county and agricultural shows happening in Surrey this year

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/agricultural-country-shows-taking-place-16139150

See Bing, Igglepiggle and Upsy Daisy, Ben and Holly and The Gruffalo live in 2019

Keep the kids entertained with these great children's theatre shows in and around Surrey this year

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/whats-on/family-kids-news/see-bing-igglepiggle-upsy-daisy-16136663

Best and worst Aldi wines under £5 according to Vivino

Surrey Live used the wine ratings app on every bottle of wine under £5 in the Guildford branch

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/best-aldi-wines-under-5-16120396

Best places to see spring flowers in Surrey, Kent, Essex and Cambridge

Tulips are blooming, blossom is spreading over bare branches and bluebells are laying a carpet of colour - don't miss out!

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/best-places-see-spring-flowers-16134940

Win a hamper of gifts from Silent Pool Distillers

To celebrate their new range of small batch spirits, we are giving one lucky reader the chance to win a hamper of gifts from Silent Pool Distillers

From: https://www.surreylife.co.uk/win-hamper-from-silent-pool-distillers-1-6003634

Guildford Local Election candidates 2019: Meet the people looking for your vote in May

More than 130 candidates are vying for 48 seats on Guildford Borough Council

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/guildford-local-elections-candidates-polling-16132150

Residents plan council chamber protest against Guildford Local Plan adoption

Opponents claim the plan should not be voted on before the local elections, but the council's leadership argue the current crop of councillors are the most appropriate group to make the decision

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/residents-plan-council-chamber-protest-16149789

Win a family ticket to The Supercar Event 2019 at Goodwood

The Supercar Event is back on the 1 June at the iconic Goodwood Motor Circuit and we’re giving you a chance to win a family entrance ticket. The hugely exhilarating event, held in aid of The Children’s Trust is the perfect day for the whole family to enjoy

From: https://www.surreylife.co.uk/win-family-ticket-to-the-supercar-event-2019-1-6004695

39 Surrey pubs with beer gardens to visit this summer

From riverside retreats to secret gardens, we’ve got your summer covered with this selection of Surrey pubs that are perfect to enjoy your favourite tipple and a bite to eat in the sunshine

From: https://www.surreylife.co.uk/surrey-pubs-to-visit-this-summer-1-5072404

Surrey County Council eyes Guildford and Woking for headquarters move

The county council has not revealed which sites it is considering, but wants to move away from Kingston by the end of 2020

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/surrey-county-council-guildford-woking-16147881

Guildford residents 'annoyed' as parking suspended for non-existent roadworks

Surrey County Council appears to have no record of the planned gas works, but residents have been unable to park outside their homes for a week.

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/guildford-residents-annoyed-parking-suspended-16129330

Win a family ticket to the Surrey County Show

The Surrey County Show is back once again this year with its 65th edition of celebrating all that our wonderful county has to offer. We have a family ticket to give away

From: https://www.surreylife.co.uk/win-surrey-county-show-tickets-1-6001413

Win tickets to see Jools Holland at Hampton Court Palace Festival

Hampton Court Palace Festival returns next month (June) with a plethora of fabulous acts set to grace the courtyard stage, all set against the magnificent backdrop of Henry VIII’s stunning Tudor palace

From: https://www.surreylife.co.uk/win-tickets-to-see-jools-holland-at-hampton-court-palace-festival-1-6000919

Win the perfect Surrey day

Ahead of Surrey Day 2019, we’ve teamed up with venues across the county to give one lucky reader the chance to win the perfect day in Surrey

From: https://www.surreylife.co.uk/win-the-perfect-surrey-day-1-6000292

Knaphill bin lorry fire thought to have been started by lithium battery thrown in bin

The incident closed Knaphill High Street for more than two hours

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/knaphill-bin-lorry-fire-cause-16145602

Surrey Police urge people to 'walk with purpose' to avoid being robbed

It comes after a spike in robberies in some parts of the county

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/surrey-police-urge-people-walk-16141978

An unauthorised traveller encampment remains at Guildford Park and Ride site despite eviction notice

Guildford Borough Council has said it will now take further action

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/unauthorised-traveller-encampment-remains-guildford-16135493

Surrey set to be hotter than Majorca and Lisbon over Easter weekend

Temperatures are expected to reach 21°C in some parts of Surrey

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/surrey-set-hotter-majorca-lisbon-16136632

Vandalism and theft at Surrey railway stations caused 30 hours of delays in 12 months

Dorking, Staines and Guildford are among the stations where incidents occurred that caused the most delays

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/vandalism-theft-surrey-railway-stations-16130836

Travellers set up unauthorised encampment at Guildford Park and Ride

Guildford Borough Council is working with Surrey Police to resolve the issue

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/guildford-park-and-ride-travellers-16132421

M25 diversion routes after three lanes closed due to lorry and coach crash

The accident has prompted Highways England to advise road users to consider alternative routes

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/m25-diversion-routes-crash-guildford-16130867

Guildford heroin dealers drove women to prostitution, police commanders says

Borough Commander Andrew Hill spoke out about the impact of a drugs gang on the community in Guildford following their sentencing

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/guildford-heroin-dealers-drove-women-16129149

Map shows locations of ten Surrey fly-tips with combined weight of more than 260 tonnes

There have been a spate of large scale fly-tips in the county

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/map-shows-locations-ten-surrey-16121068

Drill artist Frosty who sang about drug dealing jailed over Guildford county lines drugs operation

The rapper was one of five people arrested after police raided a Guildford flat and discovered £7,000-worth of heroin and cocaine

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/drill-artist-frosty-who-sang-16128869

Man's body found by member of the public in park near Guildford

His next of kin have been informed

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/mans-body-found-member-public-16124020

Surrey Local Elections 2019: Full list of candidates and when vote is happening

Elections for seats on borough and district councils are taking place

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/surrey-local-elections-2019-candidates-16077217

Changes to Surrey Fire and Rescue Service are not 'politician-led' councillor assures

The plans proposed include changes to night-time cover at fire stations across Surrey

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/changes-surrey-fire-rescue-service-16114266

Urgent appeal to find 'vulnerable' missing Dorking man missing from Guildford hospital

Officers are growing increasingly concerned for his welfare

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/urgent-appeal-find-vulnerable-missing-16117240

Woman 'forcibly' sexually assaulted by builder waives anonymity to campaign against lack of prison sentence

Jodie Kelly branded the sentence "disgusting" and said she did not feel she was treated as a victim by the court

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/guildford-sexual-assault-jodie-kelly-16110548

Guildford Tories criticised over 'Bins, not Brexit' leaflet after proposing to introduce three-weekly collections

Guildford's Conservatives said there were no plans to cut bin collections, despite an earlier council debate at which the possibility was raised

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/guildford-tories-criticised-over-bins-16101608

Meet the independents hoping to shake up Guildford's local elections

Five candidates from Residents for Guildford and Villages discuss their reasons for taking on the established parties at this year's local elections

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/meet-independents-hoping-shake-up-16074992

25 open gardens to visit in Surrey in 2019

Set in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Surrey has a wealth of beautiful gardens to visit. Throughout the open garden season you will find an array of stunning choices. We pick out a selection of her favourites

From: https://www.surreylife.co.uk/gardens-to-visit-in-surrey-1-5989153

New Guildford stray dog service Dogbusters explained after concerns raised online

Guildford Borough Council appointed Dogbusters to carry out the stray dog service in March

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/new-guildford-stray-dog-service-16106899

8 of the best places for a bluebell walk in Surrey

There’s nothing quite like the sight of bluebells carpeting the woodland floor. We pick some of the best places in Surrey to see everyone’s favourite springtime flower

From: https://www.surreylife.co.uk/best-places-for-bluebell-walks-in-surrey-1-5447699

Huge 120-tonne industrial scale Ockham fly-tip a 'blight on the environment'

The total waste fly-tipped near Guildford over a 10-day period now weighs more than 20 double-decker buses

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/huge-120-tonne-industrial-scale-16105859

Unqualified driver who killed Guildford gardener Matthew Bradley in hit-and-run faces jail

The 24-year-old Guildford-based landscape gardener died after Thomas Bimson, who had never taken a driving test, ploughed into him in a BMW in Liverpool city centre

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/unqualified-driver-who-killed-guildford-16105549

Second phase of £2 million scheme to make Guildford more 'pedestrian-friendly' to be put to public

Guildford Borough Council is spending £2 million re-paving and upgrading streets to improve access to shops

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/second-phase-2-million-scheme-16103074

Measuring academic progress and inspiring creativity without the stress

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

From: https://www.surreylife.co.uk/measuring-academic-progress-and-inspiring-creativity-without-the-stress-1-5986642

The difference between the International Baccalaureate (IB) and A Levels

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

From: https://www.surreylife.co.uk/the-difference-between-the-international-baccalaureate-ib-and-a-levels-1-5986641

Tributes to 'amazing' Guildford Tesco worker Frances Lampard who loved dressing up at 86

Frances Lampard died just two weeks after being diagnosed with cancer of the oesophagus

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/tributes-amazing-guildford-tesco-worker-16099456

Mother's insomnia prevented her from sending 9-year-old son to school, court hears

Five truancy cases were heard at Guildford Magistrates' Court

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/mothers-insomnia-prevented-sending-9-16098594

Surrey's new police chief pledges to fight knife crime

Chief constable Gavin Stephens has worked through the ranks since joining Surrey in 1996

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/surreys-new-police-chief-pledges-16095398

Garden furniture to add to your Surrey home

Gear up for a stylish season outdoors with beautiful quality garden furniture to enhance your alfresco get-togethers with friends and family

From: https://www.surreylife.co.uk/garden-furniture-surrey-1-5983952

25 of the best spring and Easter days out in Surrey

With the weather improving, flowers blooming, and school and bank holidays on the horizon, now is the time to get out with the little ones and enjoy what Surrey has to offer

From: https://www.surreylife.co.uk/spring-days-out-in-surrey-1-5431811

New children's play park opens in Guildford town centre

The new park is located at Westnye Gardens near the High Street, behind Debenhams

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/whats-on/family-kids-news/new-childrens-play-park-opens-16084850

Seventh huge fly-tip in Surrey brings weight of waste dumped to 240 tonnes

The Environment Agency has discovered seven incidents of fly-tipping over the last two weeks

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/seventh-huge-fly-tip-surrey-16091667

New children's play park opens in Guildford town centre

The new park is located at Westnye Gardens near the High Street, behind Debenhams

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/new-childrens-play-park-opens-16084850

Bocketts Farm opening times and prices for 2019 including school Easter holidays

Everything you need to know about visiting Bocketts Farm in Fetcham

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/whats-on/family-kids-news/bocketts-farm-opening-times-prices-16069990

Kids eat free at these Surrey restaurants this Easter

Parents will not want to miss out on these bargain deals during the school Easter holidays

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/whats-on/food-drink-news/kids-eat-free-surrey-restaurants-16074562

32 Surrey, Hampshire and London gin bars, pubs, distilleries and festivals to visit

Find out where you can indulge in your favourite tipple with our ultimate bucket list

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/whats-on/food-drink-news/gin-bars-pubs-surrey-hampshire-16076240

Builder who 'forcibly' sexually assaulted woman in her Guildford home will not go to jail

Dorel Gliga was allowed into his victim's home to do some building work

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/builder-who-forcibly-sexually-assaulted-16077476

Fourth massive fly-tip near Guildford brings weight of waste dumped to size of blue whale

The four fly-tips around the Guildford area together weigh almost as much as a blue whale

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/fourth-massive-fly-tip-near-16079322

Dominic Fairhurst found not guilty over Rose Spencer A25 crash death

A jury took just minutes before finding him not guilty of careless driving in the "tragic accident"

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/dominic-fairhurst-found-not-guilty-16077975

Insurance statistics show how much it costs to get on the road in Surrey

It costs a new driver roughly £6,792 to get behind the wheel in Guildford and Woking, new figures have revealed

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/insurance-statistics-show-how-much-16066049

Guildford could build nearly 4,000 more new homes than it needs - here's why

The housing requirement is a minimum figure, not a target, an inspector said

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/guildford-could-build-nearly-4000-16061502

Bench press champion and powerlifter from Guildford still gets told she 'doesn't look strong'

This 5ft 2ins woman can deadlift the weight of a giant panda

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/bench-press-champion-powerlifter-guildford-16069382

Road surface may have contributed to A25 crash that killed Rose Spencer, court hears

Experts told the court 21-year-old Dominic Fairhurst may have been reacting to an uneven road surface when he steered into the path of an oncoming car

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/rose-spencer-dominic-fairhurst-crash-16072778

12 restaurants in Kingston you need to try

Kingston is home to an eclectic mix of restaurants, cafes and bars, offering something to tickle the taste-buds of just about everyone. In no particular order, we pick 12 of the best places to eat…

From: https://www.surreylife.co.uk/the-best-restaurants-in-kingston-1-5142951

31 jobs you can apply for in Guildford right now

Surrey Live has compiled a list of some of the jobs which are currently available in Guildford

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/31-jobs-you-can-apply-16060474

Champneys Guildford review: Why the spa with no pool, sauna or jacuzzi is a must-visit

This spa has no pool, sauna or... jacuzzi!

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/lifestyle/lifestyle-opinion/champneys-guildford-review-spa-no-16064926

Waste weighing more than two humpback whales fly-tipped near Guildford in less than a week

The Environment Agency is investigating three separate fly-tips near Guildford, saying the culprits "have no soul"

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/waste-weighing-more-two-humpback-16063283

'Why isn't she talking?' asked driver after A25 crash that killed Rose Spencer, court hears

Rose Spencer, 18, died when her friend Dominic Fairhurst's car collided head-on with a taxi

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/rose-spencer-dominic-fairhurst-trial-16066722

'Why isn't she talking?' asked driver after A25 crash that killed teenager, court hears

Rose Spencer, 18, died when her friend Dominic Fairhurst's car collided head-on with a taxi

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/why-isnt-talking-asked-driver-16066722

12 wedding fairs on in Surrey during 2019

There’s no better place than a wedding fair to help you get inspiration for your day – here’s where they’re taking place in Surrey this year

From: https://www.surreylife.co.uk/surrey-wedding-fairs-this-year-1-5973557

Allegation of illegal hunting on SWT land near Ockley under investigation

The fresh accusation follows a previous claim of illegal hunting by the group at the end of last year

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/allegation-illegal-hunting-swt-land-16037592

Rail replacement services between Woking and Surbiton after West Byfleet fatality

Delays are in place until 3pm

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/rail-replacement-services-between-woking-16063417

New Chapel Street and Swan Lane setts will take two months to lay, says council

Guildford Borough Council has already spent £1.8 million relaying setts in the High Street and Tunsgate

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/new-chapel-street-swan-lane-16061034

The University of Surrey is making £156 million a year in tuition fees

It's also receiving £42.7m from research grants, £32.9m from grants from funding bodies, and £1.4m from donations and endowments

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/university-surrey-making-156-million-16043648

Meet the young Surrey actress whose first West End show has been nominated for an Olivier award

Grace Mouat honed her skills at Guildford School of Acting and now teenagers are being encouraged to follow in her footsteps

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/special-features/meet-young-surrey-actress-whose-15965410

Driver 'on wrong side of road' before crash that killed Guildford teenager, court hears

21-year-old Dominic Fairhurst has denied causing the death of his friend Rose Spencer by careless driving on the A25

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/driver-on-wrong-side-road-16060287

Councillor and former firefighter hits out at possible night time firefighter reductions

Consultation on proposed changes to Surrey Fire and Rescue Service ends in May

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/councillor-former-firefighter-hits-out-16059867

A roundup of seven April Fools' Day pranks in and around Surrey

From a designated dogging spot in Surrey to police with pink dusters - here's a list of some of the best jokes we've seen so far

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/roundup-seven-april-fools-day-16058976

Shows and performances on during spring/summer 2019 across Surrey

All the world’s a stage, and in recognition of World Theatre Day earlier this year (27 March), we take a look at who and what will be treading the boards across Surrey this year

From: https://www.surreylife.co.uk/theatre-in-surrey-springsummer-2019-1-5971078

Specialist officers deployed to every borough to tackle threat of knife crime, report claims

Youth Intervention Police Constables among 100 new front-line officers planned by Police and Crime Commissioner

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/specialist-officers-deployed-every-borough-16058603

Woking mosque pays tribute to victims in Christchurch attack with interfaith vigil

Christian, Muslim, and Jewish clergy from across Surrey offered prayers and affirmed the power of love

from Surrey Live - News https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/woking-mosque-pays-tribute-victims-16037165