Thursday 29 June 2017

Motorists not convinved driving test changes will increase road safety, survey finds

Four changes being introduced in December will offer "real-life scenarios" - but 80% of motorists surveyed felt road etiquette should have been included

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/motorists-not-convinved-driving-test-13259265

Guildford pug lover to take her pop-up Pug Café concept to London

Anushka Fernando is taking her Pug Café on the road to Chiswick in September after a successful first event in Guildford

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/guildford-pug-lover-take-pop-13258534

Guildford playgroup to celebrate 50th anniversary - and it wants to hear from former staff, parents and children

The playgroup was first set up in 1967 by a group of young mothers and is looking for people to contribute any old pictures

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/nostalgia/guildford-playgroup-celebrate-50th-anniversary-13258095

Woman left 'very distressed' after being racially abused and hit by car in alleged road rage incident

The victim was reportedly knocked to the ground after being racially abused and pushed numerous times by a road rage-fuelled driver

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/woman-left-very-distressed-after-13256064

Looking for a new job? Here are five receptionist roles you can apply for in Surrey right now

Are you looking for a new job as a receptionist? Have a look at the top five roles going in Surrey

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/looking-new-job-here-five-13252306

Cost of renting in Elmbridge borough spirals to TWICE the average in England

New figures reveal the average cost of private renting in Elmbridge borough is twice the average in England - and well into four figures

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/property-news/cost-renting-elmbridge-borough-spirals-13249215

Students set up petition to stop Guildford College relocating A level provision to Farnham

The pupils say the move will affect grades and that they have been left with little time to apply to other colleges in the area

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/students-set-up-petition-stop-13254096

Guildford emergency services incident: Three arrested in Bellfields area following police pursuit

Three men were arrested on suspicion of drugs offences on Wednesday (June 28)

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/guildford-emergency-services-incident-three-13255835

Wednesday 28 June 2017

Dunsfold artist Marilyn Bailey’s fascination with portraiture

It’s been a good year for Dunsfold artist Marilyn Bailey, with her work selected for the Royal Society of Portrait Painters Annual Exhibition at the Mall Galleries

From: http://www.surreylife.co.uk/dunsfold-artist-marilyn-bailey-s-fascination-with-portraiture-1-5083397

Explore life stories of British artists told in their own words at The Lightbox

The latest exhibition at The Lightbox in Woking, In Their Own Words: Artists’ Voices from The Ingram Collection presents work by 22 British artists paired with archival audio recordings capturing their earliest memories.

From: http://www.surreylife.co.uk/explore-life-stories-of-british-artists-told-in-their-own-words-at-the-lightbox-1-5083390

How village nostalgia became a Shere delight – Notes from a Small Village

In this month’s column, author Miriam Wakerly heads to Shere and meets the man behind the picturesque village’s enlightening website

From: http://www.surreylife.co.uk/how-village-nostalgia-became-a-shere-delight-notes-from-a-small-village-1-5083328

Guildford College to relocate all A level provision to Farnham from September

The move will go through in time for the start of the new academic year

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/guildford-college-relocate-level-provision-13252478

No criminal charges for double-fatal Guildford crash driver, Crown Prosecution Service decides

Kat Garrett and Del Kendall died after the crash, which happed in Bridge Street in February 2016

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/no-criminal-charges-double-fatal-13252164

Things to do in Surrey this July

Every month, Surrey Life teams up with Guildford’s Tourist Information Centre to reveal some of the best events across the county

From: http://www.surreylife.co.uk/things-to-do-in-surrey-this-july-1-5082334

Performing arts students honour 11-year-old girl who died of rare cancer with beautiful balloon release and singing tribute

The heartwarming tribute took place for Eve Lyons, who died of a rare form of cancer aged just 11

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/performing-arts-students-honour-11-13247397

Tuesday 27 June 2017

Star Wars stunt man brings training school to Guildford to show next generation what it takes

Andreas Petrides has worked on and coordinated films such as Star Wars, Gladiator, Bourne, James Bond, Saving Private Ryan and loads more

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/whats-on/film-news/star-wars-stunt-man-brings-13246070

Ed Sheeran set to announce new UK stadium tour TOMORROW

The news was announced in an Instagram post on Tuesday (June 27)

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/ed-sheeran-set-announce-new-13248960

Narnia trail opens at new Banstead Woods and Chipstead Downs Nature Reserve

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe has been brought to life at the newly designated Banstead Woods and Chipstead Downs Nature Reserve

From: http://www.surreylife.co.uk/narnia-trail-opens-at-new-banstead-woods-and-chipstead-downs-nature-reserve-1-5081361

Surrey Hills Arts transforms Farnham Heath into natural art gallery

If you take a stroll down to Farnham Heath National Nature Reserve this summer you’ll discover some unusual and exciting artworks.

From: http://www.surreylife.co.uk/surrey-hills-arts-transforms-farnham-heath-into-natural-art-gallery-1-5081336

Families with international connections face complex questions

England has an increasingly international and mobile society and Surrey reflects this national trend.

From: http://www.surreylife.co.uk/families-with-international-connections-face-complex-questions-1-5080314

Why youth enterprise is so important for future of the UK

The future of the UK will be influenced greatly by how entrepreneurial the next generation proves to be. Simon Lewis CEO at Partridge Muir & Warren has found good reason for optimism.

From: http://www.surreylife.co.uk/why-youth-enterprise-is-so-important-for-future-of-the-uk-1-5080286

Monday 26 June 2017

Dragon boat fun day at Goldsworth Park Lake raises vital funds for Woking and Sam Beare hospices

A number of teams signed up for the popular event, held in memory of Kris Cook

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/dragon-boat-fun-day-goldsworth-13240449

Issues relating to second homes or investment properties

A look at some of the issues arising in relation to second homes or investment properties

From: http://www.surreylife.co.uk/issues-relating-to-second-homes-or-investment-properties-1-5078849

Merrow intruder took 'quantity of cash and jewellery' from house after smashing patio door in lunchtime burglary

Police are now appealing for help to find the man

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/merrow-intruder-took-quantity-cash-13241391

Freedom Leisure U-turn will see Guildford Spectrum keep PPL music licence after all

The centre had planned to drop popular chart music in some of its fitness classes

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/freedom-leisure-u-turn-see-13241013

Harry Potter actor Matthew Lewis aka Neville Longbottom enjoys trip to Guildford pub

Matthew Lewis, who played fan favourite wizard Neville Longbottom, was hanging out at The Stoke Pub in Guildford

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/harry-potter-actor-matthew-lewis-13239240

Actor Tom Felton on Draco Malfoy, Harry Potter and Leatherhead life

In a Surrey Life exclusive, Andy Newbold meets Leatherhead-based actor Tom Felton and discovers that Harry Potter’s rival Draco Malfoy is not such a bad boy at home

From: http://www.surreylife.co.uk/actor-tom-felton-on-draco-malfoy-harry-potter-and-leatherhead-life-1-5078244

Sunday 25 June 2017

Guildford company to help build eight new satellites for Europe's global navigation satellite system Galileo

Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd (SSTL) is commencing work on building eight navigation payloads

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/guildford-company-help-build-eight-13227522

'I warned them!': 'Shaken' great-grandmother flagged danger bus stop three days before man tripped requiring 16 stitches

Philomena Braisher hurt her leg and in the fall in Aldershot Road on Tuesday, just days before a man cracked his head open at the same spot

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/i-warned-them-shaken-great-13236659

Saturday 24 June 2017

Armed Forces Day: Guildford celebrates with freedom parade through the town

Recruits from the Army Training Centre Pirbright exercised their Freedom of the Borough by parading through the town

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/armed-forces-day-guildford-celebrates-13234383

Guildford Aldershot Road incident: 'That's my blood!' - man in hospital gown returns to scene after suffering head injury

The man hit his head and was taken to hospital during the early hours of Saturday morning only to later return to the scene in a hospital gown

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/guildford-aldershot-road-incident-thats-13233468

A31 Hog's Back closure: One westbound lane reopens while temporary 30mph speed limit enforced for safety reasons

Lane one of the Hog's Back was reopened on Friday morning but Surrey County Council said a 30mph is in place for safety reasons

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/a31-hogs-back-closure-one-13233272

Guildford thug's six-year jail term upheld after 'random and extreme act of violence' on stranger

Jason Bailey tried to have his sentence reduced after he admitted the robbery of a 35-year-old stranger walking home from a night out in Guildford

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/guildford-thugs-six-year-jail-13229055

Friday 23 June 2017

Guildford livestock and cattle market archive photos show cow on the loose

See what happened when a cow from Guildford's livestock market made a bid for freedom

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/nostalgia/guildford-livestock-cattle-market-archive-13220720

Colouring book lets grown-ups and kids get creative with Surrey landmarks

The Surrey Colouring Book allows frustrated artists to bring to life illustrations of Hampton Court Palace, Guildford Cathedral and even Thorpe Park

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/whats-on/family-kids-news/colouring-book-lets-grown-ups-13227361

Major League Soccer aspirations? Get yourself along to Surrey Sports Park for US college soccer scholarship trials

You could find yourself studying in the USA while benefiting from using first-class sports facilities

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/major-league-soccer-aspirations-yourself-13225956

Red Bar & Lounge, Dorking, Surrey RH4 2DW – restaurant review

A venue that’s a home-from-home for its regulars, Red Bar and Lounge, in Dorking, treads the line between lively bar and fine dining. Matthew Williams visits and discovers a hidden gem

From: http://www.surreylife.co.uk/red-bar-lounge-dorking-surrey-rh4-2dw-restaurant-review-1-5075460

Win tickets to the Hampton Court Palace Flower Show preview!

The Hampton Court Palace Flower Show preview evening is an incredible opportunity to enjoy the gardens in a relaxed party atmosphere with live music, alfresco dining and fireworks.

From: http://www.surreylife.co.uk/win-tickets-to-the-hampton-court-palace-flower-show-preview-1-5075262

Chef’s Table with The Latymer’s Matt Worswick

Every month in Surrey Life magazine we discover what inspires Surrey’s top chefs. Here we meet Matt Worswick, head chef at The Latymer restaurant at Pennyhill Park luxury hotel and spa in Bagshot

From: http://www.surreylife.co.uk/chef-s-table-with-the-latymer-s-matt-worswick-1-5075174

Thursday 22 June 2017

Guildford teachers cycle round the world to raise money for people affected by disaster

James Couper, 29, and Callum Donaldson, 26, from Guildford and are doing the challenge in aid of Tearfund

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/guildford-teachers-cycle-round-world-13212420

Greyfriars' Vineyard opens new chalk wine cave that can store up to 250,000 bottles

That's a lot of wine

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/greyfriars-vineyard-opens-new-chalk-13216649

Guildford border collie becomes first dog in UK to have pioneering new epilepsy treatment

Jago would have seizure clusters around once a week before getting his Vagus Nerve Stimulator implant

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/guildford-border-collie-becomes-first-13224227

House prices are up again in Surrey but how much have they risen in your area?

House prices are on the up across Surrey, but the rate of increase has slowed considerably

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/property-news/house-prices-up-again-surrey-13224066

Two cars 'appeared to be racing' in incident which left lamppost damaged in Guildford

A lamppost was reportedly damaged in the Bellfields area during the incident

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/two-cars-appeared-racing-incident-13219487

Thursday's most read stories (June 22): River Thames rescue, Hog's Back closure, stormy weather and 'level crossing loon'

The headlines were dominated by a full-scale river rescue near Hampton Court Palace of a 17-year-old who is now in a critical condition

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/thursdays-most-read-stories-june-13226345

A31 Hog's Back closure: What has Surrey County Council said so far about the closure?

Surrey County Council had hoped the road would reopen after a safety assessment on Thursday morning (June 22)

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/a31-hogs-back-closure-what-13222093

A31 Hog's Back closure: Here are the official diversion routes as work begins to repair melted road

It's all very well knowing the road is closed - but here's what drivers should do to avoid the closed stretch between the A3 junction and Puttenham

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/a31-hogs-back-closure-here-13221708

Win tickets to Edenbridge & Oxted Agricultural Show – plus a hotel stay!

With the Shetland Pony Grand National and the Grand Parade of Cattle finale among the highlights, the Edenbridge and Oxted Agricultural Show returns to Lingfield on Sunday August 27 Monday August 28.

From: http://www.surreylife.co.uk/win-tickets-to-edenbridge-oxted-agricultural-show-plus-a-hotel-stay-1-5073200

Love Island: Guildford's Olivia Attwood FINALLY makes a decision as one of her lovers is dumped from the villa

Warning - if you're a fan of the show, this story contains spoilers!

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/love-island-guildfords-olivia-attwood-13221302

Love Island: Surrey model Tyla one of two new arrivals entering the villa

Adding to the drama, the two new islanders are ready to heat things up. WARNING: SPOILER ALERT

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/love-island-surrey-model-tyla-13221402

Surrey Life magazine July 2017 – out now to buy in shops and online

Join us for some sizzling summer days out in Surrey; catch-up with Andrew Castle, Rufus Hound, Noel Fitzpatrick and more; and pencil Hampton Court Palace Flower Show, Guildford Fringe and the best music festivals into your diaries…

From: http://www.surreylife.co.uk/surrey-life-magazine-july-2017-out-now-to-buy-in-shops-and-online-1-5073098

The Deep Blue Sea at Guildford’s Mill Studio – theatre review

Guildford’s newest theatre company, TTA Productions, perform Terence Rattigan’s The Deep Blue Sea at the Mill Studio. Surrey Life art editor Tinx Newton watches on

From: http://www.surreylife.co.uk/the-deep-blue-sea-at-guildford-s-mill-studio-theatre-review-1-5073042

Wednesday 21 June 2017

Wednesday's most read stories (June 21): Storms ahead, teacher banned from classroom, uncertainty over theme park and a melting road

From weather warnings to the latest on plans for a "British Disneyworld", here's what you've been reading today

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/wednesdays-most-read-stories-june-13220664

Top 10 BBQ tips from Surrey Life’s two-times butcher of the year, Simon Taylor

Whatever the weather, us Brits love nothing more than firing up the barbecue come the summer – and who better to ask for the rules of his game than two-times Surrey Life Food and Drink Awards winner Simon Taylor from Oxshott’s Surrey Hills Butchers? No more burnt bangers…

From: http://www.surreylife.co.uk/top-10-bbq-tips-from-surrey-life-s-two-times-butcher-of-the-year-simon-taylor-1-5072762

McDonald's cleanliness revealed: Are Surrey's restaurants lovin' it for food hygiene?

See how clean your local branch is when it comes to food hygiene standards

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/whats-on/food-drink-news/mcdonalds-cleanliness-revealed-surreys-restaurants-13190664

Best summer pubs in Surrey 2017 – where to enjoy al fresco drinks and dining

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: http://www.surreylife.co.uk/best-summer-pubs-in-surrey-2017-where-to-enjoy-al-fresco-drinks-and-dining-1-5072404

Sunburnt? Hints and tips to immediately treat and heal potential sun damage

How to reduce pain and heal your skin after getting caught in the sun

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/sunburnt-hints-tips-immediately-treat-13218428

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

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

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

Summer Solstice: Surrey to enjoy more than 16 sunny hours of daylight on longest day of the year

Summer Solstice (June 21) is nearly always the longest day of the year - but this year, it also looks set to be the hottest so far too

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/summer-solstice-surrey-enjoy-more-13217400

Love Island: How you can buy your own personalised water bottle

The real question on everyone’s lips is how can you drink like a Love Islander?

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/love-island-how-you-can-13215606

Love Island: Guildford's Olivia faces backlash on Twitter after secret snog with Chris

Olivia and Chris shared a passionate kiss in the corridor - despite her recoupling with Mike

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/love-island-guildfords-olivia-faces-13215072

Armed Forces Day: Guildford kicks off celebrations with flag raising ceremony

The Army Training Centre Pirbright will exercise their Freedom of the Borough by marching through the town on Saturday June 24

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/guildford-kicks-armed-forces-day-13215261

Tuesday 20 June 2017

Man cycles for more than 24 hours to conquer Mount Everest challenge... in Guildford

Robin Reynolds took on the mountainous task to raise money for The Brain Tumour Charity

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/man-cycles-more-24-hours-13206802

Video shows group of men jumping off bridge into River Wey despite Respect the Water campaign

Surrey Fire and Rescue Service teamed up with the Royal National Lifeboat Institution for a serious water safety message

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/video-shows-group-men-jumping-13213910

Love Island: Olivia Attwood from Guildford and her glamorous grid girl past

Before causing a storm in the Love Island villa, Guildford's Olivia was a glamorous jet-setting grid girl

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/love-island-olivia-attwood-guildford-13212873

Love Island: What has Guildford's Olivia Attwood been up to so far?

She's fitted a lot into 16 days on the ITV2 show

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/love-island-what-guildfords-olivia-13213599

Tuesday's most read stories (June 20): Baby's death in hospital, jogger's inquest, M25 chaos and melting roads

Inquests into the deaths of an 11-month-old girl at St Peter's and a keen triathlete from Fleet have made the top headlines

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/tuesdays-most-read-stories-june-13213979

A31 Hogs Back meltdown: It could take up to seven days to resurface road which softened in heatwave

Surrey County Council hopes the resurfacing work can take place from 8pm to 6am to minimise disruption

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/a31-hogs-back-meltdown-could-13213756

Nye Frankie Newman death: Teen freerunner 'died trying to take selfie' between Paris Metro carriages, inquest hears

The Aldershot freerunner died in an accident on the Paris Metro on New Year's Day, aged just 17

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/nye-frankie-newman-death-teen-13213331

Love Island: Will Guildford model Olivia Attwood survive the first public vote off with new boy Mike?

Fans will have the chance to vote to save their favourite couple from being dumped from the island

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/love-island-guildford-model-olivia-13212454

Surrey heatwave set to end as temperatures drop back down to 20 degrees

Temperatures will drop to around 20 degrees later on this week as Surrey's heatwave comes to an end

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/surrey-heatwave-set-end-temperatures-13212957

Just how safe are Surrey's tower blocks? Here's where safety is - and isn't - being reviewed after the Grenfell Tower blaze, and why

Get Surrey has contacted councils, developers and fire stations across the county to find out more following the terrible Grenfell Tower fire

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/just-how-safe-surreys-tower-13196107

Bargain hunting at Sunbury Antiques Market – Adele Park’s Are We Nearly There Yet? column

As she continues her ventures out and about in Surrey, this month, bestselling author Adele Parks drags her husband to one of Europe’s best antiques markets

From: http://www.surreylife.co.uk/bargain-hunting-at-sunbury-antiques-market-adele-park-s-are-we-nearly-there-yet-column-1-5069556

Beautiful Surrey - Kids’ Photography Competition 2017

For the first time, Surrey Life has teamed up with Sharp Shots Photo Club to launch a children’s photography competition. We’re looking for pics that capture what kids most love about the Surrey countryside – and there are some amazing prizes!

From: http://www.surreylife.co.uk/beautiful-surrey-kids-photography-competition-2017-1-5069513

Best Sunday drives in the Surrey countryside - time to hit the road

Originally published in Surrey Life magazine June 2017

From: http://www.surreylife.co.uk/best-sunday-drives-in-the-surrey-countryside-time-to-hit-the-road-1-5069465

Who won the 2016 Surrey Life Food & Drink Awards?

With voting open for the 2017 Surrey Life Food & Drink Awards, here we catch up with a selection of last year’s award winning foodies to find out what success has meant for them

From: http://www.surreylife.co.uk/who-won-the-2016-surrey-life-food-drink-awards-1-5069404

Guildford falls silent as mark of respect for Grenfell Tower fire victims

Mayor of Guildford, Councillor Nigel Manning, was joined on the Guildhall balcony by leader of the Council, Councillor Paul Spooner, to pay their respects

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/guildford-falls-silent-mark-respect-13207109

Monday 19 June 2017

Free cake and a new career? Join the Hummingbird Bakery's new branch in Guildford

Fancy a new job with free cake? The Hummingbird Bakery is recruiting ahead of its arrival in Guildford this summer.

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/free-cake-new-career-join-13207733

Sunday 18 June 2017

Armed Forces Day: Our troops show us what it takes to be a soldier

We go behind the scenes at New Normandy Barracks ahead of Armed Forces Day to show you why we should celebrate our troops

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/armed-forces-day-troops-show-13185513

Surrey's Ed Sheeran MBE: Why the pop sensation is ours

Throughout his journey to international stardom, Ed MBE has had strong links to Surrey

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/surreys-ed-sheeran-mbe-pop-13165376

This week's most read articles: Will Smith's visit to Egham, huge paddling pools for summer and bus smashing through wall dominates the headlines

From Will Smith popping into Prezzo to a bus smashing into FIVE parked cars before hitting a wall, here's our top stories this week

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/weeks-most-read-articles-smiths-13201970

M3 closure at junction 12 slip road set to be lifted

The closure was part of the ongoing works to convert the M3 into a "smart motorway"

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/m3-weekend-closure-junction-12-13201684

Epsom resident treated for smoke inhalation after kitchen badly damaged by fire

The blaze started in Downs Lodge Court, in Epsom, and the kitchen was badly damaged as a result

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/epsom-resident-treated-smoke-inhalation-13201315

Saturday 17 June 2017

We've just had the hottest day of the year so far... and it's not over yet!

Highs of 29.5 degrees were recorded in Wisley on Saturday (June 17) and the Met Office suggests things are just going to get hotter

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/weve-just-hottest-day-year-13200559

Mayford pub incident: Two men left with serious facial injuries after assault

A third man suffered cuts and bruises to his face, head, arm and chest

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/mayford-pub-incident-two-men-13199889

Car veers off A3 in dramatic crash with lamp post

Surrey Police attended the scene at around 10.20pm on Friday night (June 16)

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/car-veers-a3-dramatic-crash-13199100

Council spent £90,000 in changing 'Guildford Pop-up Village' to 'The Village Guildford'

In total the council has spent nearly £1 million on the project

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/council-spent-90000-changing-guildford-13196839

Friday 16 June 2017

Queen's birthday honours: Surrey heroes, public servants, and charity workers rewarded

The great and the good from across the county have been honoured

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/queens-birthday-honours-surrey-heroes-13197329

Guildford residents have 'fire hazard' doormats removed by council following Grenfell Tower tragedy

The council has said estate officers inspected blocks for fire hazards immediately after the tragic incident and removed anything in communal areas

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/guildford-residents-fire-hazard-doormats-13197147

One Live festival led by Supervet Noel Fitzpatrick cancelled due to lack of ticket sales

The festival, which would have been in its third year, is led by Supervet Noel Fitzpatrick

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/whats-on/music-nightlife-news/one-live-festival-led-supervet-13198131

Surrey chasing third Lord's final in a row

Sublime Sangakkara's 100th century inspires victory over Yorkshire to set up Royal London Cup semi-final visit to Worcestershire

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/sport/other-sport/cricket/surrey-chasing-third-lords-final-13198473

Guildford Woodbridge Road bus crash: Man under police investigation for driving under the influence of drugs

An Arriva bus collided with five cars and crashed through a low brick wall outside Dapdune Court

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/guildford-woodbridge-road-bus-crash-13196762

Guildford model in Miss Universe pageant wants to 'inspire girls to follow their dreams'

Lauren Offin, 19, said she was "thrilled' to be competing for the British title and wanted to be a 'role model for young women'

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/guildford-model-miss-universe-pageant-13195183

How to get a FREE drumming lesson from Eddy Thrower of Lower Than Atlantis in Guildford

Eddy Thrower will be offering classes as part of Learn To Play Day at The Academy of Contemporary Music on Saturday (June 18)

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/whats-on/music-nightlife-news/how-free-drumming-lesson-eddy-13187143

Labour Party records highest number of votes in Guildford since 1979 - but is it all thanks to a spatula...?

In 1979, the last time the party finished with the second largest share of the votes, 11,689 marked their ballot papers in favour of the party

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/labour-party-records-highest-number-13186986

Guildford Lions Club’s Vic Quayle shares his perfect Surrey weekend

As Guildford Lions Club celebrates its 50th year, long-standing member Vic Quayle tells us about one of the many weekends he spends helping to organise local events for the club

From: http://www.surreylife.co.uk/guildford-lions-club-s-vic-quayle-shares-his-perfect-surrey-weekend-1-5064645

Celebrating 110 years of engineering innovation at Brooklands as historic finishing straight reopens

As Brooklands Museum prepares to re-open its original finishing straight on Saturday June 17, 110 years after the race track first opened to the public in 1907, Rebecca Younger takes a look at its motor racing history

From: http://www.surreylife.co.uk/celebrating-110-years-of-engineering-innovation-at-brooklands-as-historic-finishing-straight-reopens-1-5064504

A25 near Newlands Corner will be closed for two weeks overnight for resurfacing works

The resurfacing is part of Surrey County Council's Project Horizon scheme

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/a25-near-newlands-corner-closed-13193326

Thursday 15 June 2017

The Great Surrey Beer Tour – a selection of the best breweries and their beers

The last decade has seen a micro-brewery explosion across the UK, with beer fanatics transforming farm buildings, garden sheds and forgotten business park corners into laboratories for beer exploration. Here we catch-up with some of Surrey’s top breweries and learn more about their beers

From: http://www.surreylife.co.uk/the-great-surrey-beer-tour-a-selection-of-the-best-breweries-and-their-beers-1-5064012

Tillingbourne Brewery near Shere – the great Surrey beer tour

Taking its name from the river that runs through the Surrey Hills, Tillingbourne Brewery sprung into life in 2011 in an off the beaten track location near Shere

From: http://www.surreylife.co.uk/tillingbourne-brewery-near-shere-the-great-surrey-beer-tour-1-5063904

Thurstons Brewery in Horsell – the great Surrey beer tour

Thurstons Brewery started life in the kitchen of The Crown pub in Horsell in 2012 and while their ambitions have since soared they still haven’t moved very far – next door, in fact

From: http://www.surreylife.co.uk/thurstons-brewery-in-horsell-the-great-surrey-beer-tour-1-5063823

Thames Side Brewery in Staines-upon-Thames – the great Surrey beer tour

Thames Side Brewery owner Andrew Hayward realised a lifetime’s ambition to leave the insurance industry and start his own micro-brewery - and he even grows some of his own hops by the river now…

From: http://www.surreylife.co.uk/thames-side-brewery-in-staines-upon-thames-the-great-surrey-beer-tour-1-5063751

Surrey Hills Brewery in Dorking – the great Surrey beer tour

Now based at Denbies Wine Estate in Dorking, Surrey Hills Brewery has gone from strength to strength in recent years, regularly picking up national awards

From: http://www.surreylife.co.uk/surrey-hills-brewery-in-dorking-the-great-surrey-beer-tour-1-5063633

Little Beer Corporation in Guildford – the great Surrey beer tour

Founded in 2012, Guildford-based Little Beer Corporation produces premium beers and is run with co-operative principles

From: http://www.surreylife.co.uk/little-beer-corporation-in-guildford-the-great-surrey-beer-tour-1-5063530

Leith Hill Brewery in Coldharbour – the great Surrey beer tour

The perfect place to stop off for a pint after a long walk or cycle up Leith Hill, The Plough at Coldharbour is also home to its own brewery

From: http://www.surreylife.co.uk/leith-hill-brewery-in-coldharbour-the-great-surrey-beer-tour-1-5063437

Hogs Back Brewery in Tongham – the great Surrey beer tour

Brewing in Tongham since 1992, Hogs Back Brewery made the ordering of a pint of TEA a thing in pubs across the country and is playing its part in the hop growing renaissance

From: http://www.surreylife.co.uk/hogs-back-brewery-in-tongham-the-great-surrey-beer-tour-1-5063346

The Godstone Brewers – the great Surrey beer tour

Running popular Fresh Beer Friday events at one of Surrey’s most picturesque farm shops, The Godstone Brewers were born in 2015

From: http://www.surreylife.co.uk/the-godstone-brewers-the-great-surrey-beer-tour-1-5063204

Guildford Local Plan: Blackwell Farm development would leave 'little hope for the rest of the green belt', say campaigners

The London Green Belt Council has thrown its support behind the Save Hogs Back campaign to prevent the development of Blackwell Farm

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/guildford-local-plan-blackwell-farm-13189546

Frensham Brewery – the great Surrey beer tour

Venture off the beaten track near Frensham Little Pond and you might be lucky enough to stumble upon Frensham Brewery and their brand new tap room

From: http://www.surreylife.co.uk/frensham-brewery-the-great-surrey-beer-tour-1-5063117

Dorking Brewery – the great Surrey beer tour

It’s set to be a massive year for Dorking Brewery as they make the move to a new purpose-built facility in Capel with grand ambitions

From: http://www.surreylife.co.uk/dorking-brewery-the-great-surrey-beer-tour-1-5063042

Guildford Woodbridge Road bus crash: Arriva driver suspended pending police investigation after bus smashes into parked cars and wall

The bus operator said the suspension was standard procedure following any major incident

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/guildford-woodbridge-road-bus-crash-13189294

Brightwater Brewery in Claygate – the great Surrey beer tour

Founded in August 2012, Claygate’s Brightwater Brewery has hit the international headlines thanks to running one of the smallest pubs in the country, Platform 3

From: http://www.surreylife.co.uk/brightwater-brewery-in-claygate-the-great-surrey-beer-tour-1-5062952

Second Surrey Business Expo helps set up dream wedding for competition winner

The event took place at Surrey Sports Park on Wednesday (June 14)

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/business/second-surrey-business-expo-helps-13189113

Ascot Ales brewery in Camberley – the great Surrey beer tour

Based in Camberley, Ascot Ales is an award-winning craft brewery established in 2007

From: http://www.surreylife.co.uk/ascot-ales-brewery-in-camberley-the-great-surrey-beer-tour-1-5062885

Guildford bus crash leaves smashed brick wall and car wreckage at scene

Dapdune Court residents heard a horn blaring and "literally just the bus smashing into the cars"

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/guildford-bus-crash-leaves-smashed-13188053

Guildford Woodbridge Road crash: Footage shows bus being recovered after ploughing through wall

The recovery of the Arriva bus, which smashed into five parked cars before ploughing into a wall,  went late into Wednesday night

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/guildford-woodbridge-road-crash-footage-13188016

Wednesday 14 June 2017

Social experiment tests Guildford shoppers - would you pick up a stranger's wallet?

Watch Get Surrey's social experiment on the good people of Guildford. The result is... interesting!

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/social-experiment-tests-guildford-shoppers-13180713

Conservative Party 'has a duty to form a government' says Guildford MP Anne Milton

Guildford MP Anne Milton has responded to calls for her to withdraw her support for a Conservative-DUP deal following the snap election result

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/conservative-party-has-duty-form-13184422

Guildford Woodbridge Road crash: 'Minor injuries' only after bus smashes into FIVE parked cars before ploughing through wall

The incident in Woodbridge Road, Guildford, happened at around 7pm in Wednesday and one person has been treated for 'minor injuries'

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/guildford-woodbridge-road-crash-minor-13187746

Guildford Woodbridge Road crash: Bus ploughs through wall and car overturns following serious smash outside pub

The incident happened in Woodbridge Road, close to The Drummond pub, on Wednesday evening

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/guildford-woodbridge-road-crash-bus-13187662

Surrey's fire dog team called to Guildford house after reports of petrol smell

The team was called to assist Surrey Police following alleged criminal damage to a property in Little Street on Tuesday night

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/surreys-fire-dog-team-called-13186091

This man will cycle up and down Guildford beauty spot to match height of Mount Everest in memory of friend who died of brain tumour

Robin Reynolds will make 146 ascents of the Guildford beauty spot to raise money for The Brain Tumour Charity

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/man-cycle-up-down-guildford-13183782

Tuesday 13 June 2017

'This is the Disneyfication of iconic site' - Campaigners slam plans for Newlands Corner

The Save Newlands Corner Campaign Group say the play structures would change the countryside irrevocably

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/this-disneyfication-iconic-site-campaigners-13178832

Surrey villages reveal secrets for open gardens season

We love that the village open gardens season gets into full swing in June, with private homes across Surrey opening their hidden havens to explore

From: http://www.surreylife.co.uk/surrey-villages-reveal-secrets-for-open-gardens-season-1-5060543

Surrey MPs Anne Milton and Dominic Raab appointed ministers in Cabinet reshuffle

The pair will now take on new roles in Prime Minister Theresa May's government following the snap election result

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/surrey-mps-anne-milton-dominic-13178102

Election opponent asks Guildford MP to withdraw support for Conservative-DUP deal

Guildford Liberal Democrat election candidate Zöe Franklin says the decision to form an alliance with the DUP is "dangerous and troubling"

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/election-opponent-asks-guildford-mp-13179753

Injured horse put down after being found in road

Two specialist animal rescue units were sent to try and help the animal

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/injured-horse-put-down-after-13178684

Love Island: See Guildford star Olivia Attwood's meltdown as islanders come to blows

Here's a sneak peek of the drama unfolding on Tuesday's episode of the hit ITV2 show

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/love-island-see-guildford-star-13177982

Sorry Surrey suffer first defeat of the season as Essex stroll to victory at Guildford Festival

Westley century means it's five reverses in a row for Gareth Batty's men

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/sport/other-sport/cricket/sorry-surrey-suffer-first-defeat-13177962

Man pleads not guilty to causing death by careless driving after Guildford crash

Mark O'Donnell was hit by a vehicle and suffered serious head injuries in a crash in Portsmouth Road last August

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/man-pleads-not-guilty-causing-13177836

Father's Day: 39 great Sunday roasts to tuck into in Surrey

You can't beat a traditional Sunday lunch with all the trimmings - especially Yorkshire puds

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/whats-on/food-drink-news/sunday-lunch-roast-dinner-surrey-8460159

General Election: How the youth vote caused May-hem for Theresa

The turnout among 18 to 24-year-olds voting in the election increased by around 30%

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/general-election-how-youth-vote-13176925

Guildford Parkway police incident: Arrests after A25 'crash involving stolen car'

A police helicopter was spotted over the scene and Surrey Police said the occupants of the stolen car ran off after the crash

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/guildford-parkway-police-incident-arrests-13176574

Monday 12 June 2017

A331 closure: Overnight Blackwater Valley Route closures for resurfacing set to get under way

Drivers will need to find other routes while the work is carried out between June 12 and June 17

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/a331-closure-overnight-blackwater-valley-13175255

Love Island: Who exactly is Guildford's Olivia Attwood? And why is she favourite to win?

According to Paddy Power, Olivia Attwood tops the female betting (15/8) with her nearest rivals being Jessica (5/2) and Montana (4/1)

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/lifestyle/fun-stuff/love-island-who-exactly-guildfords-13173936

Sunday 11 June 2017

Men's Health Week 2017: Bust that belly fat with these top tips

See how you can lose weight at home with these great tips

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/mens-health-week-2017-bust-13126637

This week's most read stories: General Election 2017 and the M25 dominate headlines

We've put together a quick round-up of this week's most popular stories

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/weeks-most-read-stories-general-13170827

WATCH: See if you can spot yourself in our videos of Surrey vs Essex at the Guildford Festival

Were you in the crowd at Guildford for day two of Surrey versus Essex?

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/sport/other-sport/cricket/watch-see-you-can-spot-13170227

Skipper ten Doeschate hits back for Essex at Guildford Festival

Dismay for Surrey opener Stoneman as he misses out on double century

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/sport/other-sport/cricket/skipper-ten-doeschate-hits-back-13170000

A sunny 17 snaps from The Village Guildford opening day

Families tucked into ice creams and wandered around the shops at the launch of The Village Guildford

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/whats-on/shopping/sunny-17-snaps-village-guildford-13167347

Guildford man jailed for breaking into Grayshott home after CCTV tracks getaway car

Mark Leonard Chatfield, 41, of Epsom Road, West Clandon, admitted the offence

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/guildford-man-jailed-breaking-grayshott-13164219

'Ostrich heads in the sand' about Surrey terror attack readiness, says former police commissioner

Kevin Hurley says claims by current commissioner David Munro that Surrey Police has adequate numbers of armed police are misleading

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/ostrich-heads-sand-surrey-terror-13163255

Saturday 10 June 2017

The Village Guildford now open - take a look around

Take a look around The Village Guildford - a pop-up style shopping space open in the town centre

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/whats-on/shopping/village-guildford-now-open-take-13167010

Guildford council leader calls on partners to complete transport projects as new local plan consultation launched

The latest local plan consultation opened on Friday (June 9)

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/guildford-council-leader-calls-partners-13164752

Mark Stoneman century ensures Surrey dominate Essex at Guildford Festival

Left-hander's unbeaten 181 puts hosts on top against Essex on shortened day

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/sport/other-sport/cricket/mark-stoneman-century-ensures-surrey-13166916

Award-winning chef Steve Drake gives exclusive taster of Sorrel restaurant

Former Michelin starred chef Steve Drake treated VIP guests at a kitchen design event in Guildford to a taste of his new menu  

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/whats-on/food-drink-news/award-winning-chef-steve-drake-13162542

Friday 9 June 2017

Where were the most (and least) expensive homes sold in Surrey in April 2017?

Check out some of these dream homes which have now been snapped up in Surrey

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/property-news/were-most-and-least-expensive-13154469

Labour beat Lib Dems in battle for second place in Surrey

The Labour Party polled 48,771 more votes than the Liberal Democrats across 11 Surrey seats

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/labour-beat-lib-dems-battle-13164010

Man parked car, indecently exposed himself to woman, then drove off

The incident took place on Thursday (June 8) between 6.30pm and 6.40pm in Hunter Road, Guildford

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/man-parked-car-indecently-exposed-13165864

Food hygiene: As we get into summer, take a look at how clean your local 'Mr Whippy' van is

Everyone likes an old school '99' cone when the sun comes out, but how hygienic is the van you bought it from?

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/whats-on/food-drink-news/food-hygiene-summer-take-look-13165925

General Election 2017: Why does Surrey resist national shift to the left?

The county returned the same 11 Conservative MPs it had before the election, defying the national growth of the Labour party

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/general-election-2017-surrey-resist-13163007

General Election 2017: So it turns out nothing actually happened in Surrey... it's true blue through and through

Some things never change...

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/general-election-2017-turns-out-13161684

Jo Cox to be celebrated at Guildford Amnesty International get-together

It will be a celebration of her life and words and is open to all to attend

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/jo-cox-celebrated-guildford-amnesty-13160267

Surrey General Election 2017: We rang all our Tory MPs to ask what the hell happened last night

Get Surrey was unable to reach any of the county's 11 Conservative MPs as a hung parliament result was confirmed

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/surrey-general-election-2017-rang-13161029

Thursday 8 June 2017

General Election: Anne Milton holds Guildford seat for Conservative Party

Mrs Milton retained the seat she first won in 2005, claiming 30,295 votes

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/general-election-anne-milton-holds-13159955

When the Queen came to the Guildford Cricket Festival

Everything was set for Her Majesty's arrival at Woodbridge Road - then the game finished early

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/sport/other-sport/cricket/queen-came-guildford-cricket-festival-13158523

Prolific Sangakkara squares up to Essex at Guildford Festival

Maestro will have to start again, warns Alec Stewart, as Surrey chase first win at Woodbridge Road since 2002 against Alastair Cook and company

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/sport/other-sport/cricket/prolific-sangakkara-squares-up-essex-13158477

Graffiti on Tunsgate wall in Guildford looks 'dreadful'

The graffiti has been daubed on a wall of the shop-lined dead end street leading to Tunsgate arch

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/graffiti-tunsgate-wall-guildford-looks-13153259

'Fantastic show of unity' from Woking community at vigil for London and Manchester terror attack victims

David Munro, Surrey's Police and Crime Commissioner, is urging all communities in the county to 'stand together to defeat terrorism'

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/fantastic-show-unity-woking-community-13155623

Take an embroidery class at Hampton Court Palace this summer

The summer is a great time to indulge yourself in a little ‘me’ time, so join the Royal School of Needlework (RSN) for one of their day classes between now and August. When most schools close over the summer holidays, the RSN offers a wide variety of classes for all levels of hand embroidery.

From: http://www.surreylife.co.uk/take-an-embroidery-class-at-hampton-court-palace-this-summer-1-5053718

The Village opening times for launch weekend in Guildford

Guildford's pop-up village returns this weekend, kick starting a summer of food, shopping and entertainment in the town centre

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/whats-on/shopping/village-opening-times-launch-weekend-13151515

London Bridge: Eight victims named following 'cowardly' attack

The youngest of the victims who died was just 21

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/london-bridge-eight-victims-named-13154432

Woking mosque holds prayer vigil with Bishop of Guildford to condemn recent terror attacks

Imam Hafiz Hashmi called the recent attacks "shocking acts of terror done by monsters and criminals"

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/woking-mosque-holds-prayer-vigil-13153694

Wednesday 7 June 2017

Camberley International Festival: Cultural celebration kick-starts with retro drama screening, musical performances and readings

More than 50 artists will take part in the cultural celebration, which is returning for a second time

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/camberley-international-festival-cultural-celebration-13152274

Guildford General Election postal vote mix up means more than 270 residents may not be able to vote

Guildford Borough Council said it is not clear why some postal votes have not arrived and more than 270 people could be affected

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/guildford-general-election-postal-vote-13150845

Guildford Beer Festival welcomes huge crowds of ale and gin fans to cricket club

"We believe you won't find a better way to discover the amazing range of drinks made on our doorstep," said the festival chairman

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/guildford-beer-festival-welcomes-huge-13151246

General Election 2017: When will we know the results in Surrey?

Find out the expected declaration times for all 11 Surrey constituencies in the general election

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/general-election-2017-know-results-13147611

Ash police incident: Car crashes into fence after driver suffers suspected 'medical episode' at wheel

Police, fire and ambulance crews all attended the incident in Ash on Wednesday (June 7) afternoon

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/ash-police-incident-car-crashes-13152075

How to vote in the general election: Where is my polling station?

It's every eligible voters' democratic right to be given the chance to vote in a general election - here you can find details of all the polling stations in Surrey

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/how-vote-general-election-polling-13150883

Search on to find woman who may have accidentally donated 'large sum of money' to Cancer Research UK

The cash was found inside a donated book at Cancer Research UK in Guildford

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/search-find-woman-who-accidentally-13150816

Is this the most haunted body of water in Surrey? Pool between Dorking and Guildford has history of spooky goings on

The Silent Pool is situated between Dorking and Guildford and comes with a history of spooky happenings

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/most-haunted-body-water-surrey-13150476

General Election: Guildford candidates set out their priorities

There are contenders from the Conservative Party, Labour, Liberal Democrats, Green Party, Peace Party and one independent candidate

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/general-election-guildford-candidates-set-13149348

West Horsley Place stars in My Cousin Rachel film as first Grange Park Opera festival opens

Making its first steps into the international spotlight, West Horsley Place near Guildford celebrates this week with a starring role in a major new film release and the opening events of Grange Park Opera’s summer festival

From: http://www.surreylife.co.uk/west-horsley-place-stars-in-my-cousin-rachel-film-as-first-grange-park-opera-festival-opens-1-5051737

Tuesday 6 June 2017

Prolific burglar made botched attempt to break into Guildford MTech office after being released from jail

Ryan Cronin, who was arrested after his DNA was found at the Guildford office, has 23 previous convictions for 47 offences

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/prolific-burglar-made-botched-attempt-13147888

The spirit of Creation brings South African wines to Mayfair for lunch

Surrey Life joins South African vineyard Creation Wines for a mini-reunion lunch at The Belmont hotel in London

From: http://www.surreylife.co.uk/the-spirit-of-creation-brings-south-african-wines-to-mayfair-for-lunch-1-5051353

Tuesday's (June 6) most read stories: M25/A3 collision, Cobham services shut and driver killed from falling tree

Here are Tuesday's (June 6) most read stories of the day

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/tuesdays-june-6-most-read-13146907

Turtle Bay launches eye-catching spring menu packed with exotic flavours

Connie Rusk headed to the Caribbean restaurant in Guildford to try out the revamped seasonal menu

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/whats-on/food-drink-news/turtle-bay-launches-eye-catching-13141760

London terror attack: Minute's silence held in Guildford to pay respect to victims

The minute's silence was held across the country following Saturday's attack

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/london-terror-attack-minutes-silence-13144872

The Village to open in Guildford with food, music, family fun and more this weekend

All you need to know about the launch weekend of The Village

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/village-open-guildford-food-music-13141241

General Election: This video is going viral ahead of polling day - and it's MOCKING Guildford

The video has been taken from part of a routine by comedian Stewart Lee

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/general-election-video-going-viral-13136956

Gale force winds to wreak havoc on travel with yellow warning issued

Forecasters predict heavy rain and strong winds of up to 50mph

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/weather/gale-force-winds-wreak-havoc-13144665

How to vote in the General Election without getting arrested

According to guidelines, a topless man is OK to vote but a topless woman would be too distracting

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/how-vote-general-election-without-13139860

South West Trains disruption as train collides with tree just outside Guildford

Services were also delayed between Twickenham and Shepperton, with disruption expected until 12pm

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/south-west-trains-disruption-train-13143128

Monday 5 June 2017

Enter the Surrey Life Photography Competition 2017/2018 with your Surrey Hills pics

To celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in 2018, this year’s Beautiful Surrey photography competition theme is ‘capturing the Surrey Hills’

From: http://www.surreylife.co.uk/enter-the-surrey-life-photography-competition-2017-2018-with-your-surrey-hills-pics-1-5049254

Monday's most read stories (June 5): M3 closure, Chertsey building blaze and just who are the elite SAS unit known as 'Blue Thunder'?

Readers were also interested in the story of a child rushed to hospital after being served a meal containing nuts at nursery

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/mondays-most-read-stories-june-13142074

Chertsey fire: Street closed and shoppers evacuated from nearby Aldi as blaze takes hold of commercial premises

The area around a pawnbrokers in Guildford Street was cordoned off while fire crews dealt with the blaze on Monday afternoon (June 5)

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/chertsey-fire-street-closed-shoppers-13140785

Complimentary Prosecco with lunch at 1907 Restaurant, Bar & Grill

Enjoy a refreshing and complimentary bottle of Prosecco over lunch with friends or colleagues in 1907 restaurant, bar & grill.

From: http://www.surreylife.co.uk/complimentary-prosecco-with-lunch-at-1907-restaurant-bar-grill-1-5048393

London terror attack: Guildford IRA pub bombings used in argument for NOT postponing general election

The 1974 general election took place just five days after two pubs in Guildford were bombed by the IRA

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/london-terror-attack-guildford-ira-13135405

Sunday 4 June 2017

Renters in Guildford pay more than £400 over the national average for their tenancy deposits

The Deposit Protection Service has said people in the town are paying out 42.84% more than the national average of £967.84

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/renters-guildford-pay-more-400-13127312

Missing woman from Addlestone found 'safe and well'

Samantha Nicholls-Juett went missing on Friday (June 2) having last been seen in Farnham Road, Guildford

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/missing-woman-addlestone-found-safe-13135448

Body discovered near Reigate railway station treated as 'non suspicious'

The body was found on Sunday morning (June 4)

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/body-discovered-near-reigate-railway-13135268

Saturday 3 June 2017

Vulnerable 23-year-old Guildford woman with pre-existing condition and no medication with her goes missing

Samantha Nicholls-Juett from Addlestone was last seen at around 4pm on Friday June 2 in Farnham Road, Guildford

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/vulnerable-23-year-old-guildford-13132960

Friday 2 June 2017

Burglar jailed after stealing treasured watch from elderly widow

Joe Mobey broke into the widow's house and stole the watch just days before she passed away in hospital

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/burglar-jailed-after-stealing-treasured-13129705

If you're heading into Guildford for a bite to eat, this street has the best hygiene ratings around

North Street in Guildford is a popular spot in the centre of town for people to take a bite to eat

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/youre-heading-guildford-bite-eat-13128595

Top hat tips for Ladies’ Day from Farnham’s Beverley Edmondson Millinery

With wedding and race season upon us, Farnham milliner Beverley Edmondson shows Rebecca Younger how to complete an outfit with the perfect hat

From: http://www.surreylife.co.uk/top-hat-tips-for-ladies-day-from-farnham-s-beverley-edmondson-millinery-1-5045664

Surrey Artists’ Open Studios 2017 throws open doors to art

As artists across the county welcome visitors through their studio doors for Surrey Artists’ Open Studios this June, art editor Tinx Newton meets some of those involved and finds out why Surrey is such an inspiration to them

From: http://www.surreylife.co.uk/surrey-artists-open-studios-2017-throws-open-doors-to-art-1-5045653

Woman quit job as dental nurse to become funeral arranger at firm that organised her parents' services

“They were so wonderful when I lost my parents that I realised I too could help people in the same way."

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/woman-quit-job-dental-nurse-13124232

Take a step back in time at Painshill Park to mark Jane Austen's bicentenary

Visitors will even be able to including regency dancing, a living history camp re-enactment, readings in the follies and a Georgian-themed market in the Walled Garden

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/whats-on/family-kids-news/take-step-back-time-painshill-13125157

Ed Sheeran joins Carpool Karaoke with James Corden

The Guildford-educated star will appear in a special episode of The Late Late Show

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/ed-sheeran-joins-carpool-karaoke-13127334

Britain's Got Talent: 'Gorgeous' Guildford singer-songwriter Reuben Gray falls at semi-final stage

The 16-year-old said: "Thank you very much for the opportunity, it's been the best experience of my life and I just want to say thank you so much"

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/britains-talent-gorgeous-guildford-singer-13126416

Thursday 1 June 2017

Sangakkara will resume battle with Essex at Guildford Festival

Sri Lanka's maestro just missed out on a sixth successive first-class century and the joint world record and now has a week off

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/sport/other-sport/cricket/sangakkara-resume-battle-essex-guildford-13125800

Aldi is hiring at five stores all around Surrey

The budget discounter is looking for store managers, assistant store managers, deputy managers, apprentices, assistants and caretakers

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/whats-on/shopping/aldi-hiring-five-stores-around-13119894

Chertsey Aldi: Eager shoppers queue for the opening of new supermarket

The new supermarket opened its doors on the morning of Thursday (June 1)

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/chertsey-aldi-eager-shoppers-queue-13122353

Guildford Spectrum customer claims someone took a POO in swimming pool which took staff 15 minutes to clean up

Guildford Spectrum is speaking to the customer who complained after the alleged incident on Tuesday (May 30)

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/guildford-spectrum-customer-claims-someone-13122886

The Ivy brasserie brings celebrity glitz and fizz to Cobham

Local celebrities attend VIP launch of The Ivy Cobham Brasserie before stylish new restaurant’s public opening

From: http://www.surreylife.co.uk/the-ivy-brasserie-brings-celebrity-glitz-and-fizz-to-cobham-1-5044002