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The Surrey village community fridge that supports hundreds of families every week

The community fridge concept grew in popularity during the pandemic but is now five-day-a-week operation

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Can you help out on a range of activities to support young adults with learning difficulties?

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New SEND Classroom in Reigate

By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter “Admirable” new special education facilities will soon be provided at Reigate College after planning permission for a new classroom was secured. The college has said it will help provide tailored education for students with disabilities and complex lea...

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Residents Tell Councillors and Planner What It Is like to Live With Multiple Occupant Houses

By Martin Giles Residents’ concerns about the increased number of houses of multiple occupancy, or HMOs, came face-to-face with the reality of current planning regulations on Wednesday evening (June 3) in Westborough. Council leader Julia McShane (Lib Dem, Westborough) warned of the appearance of ...

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Man Charged with Attempted Murder Following Crossbow Attack at University

June 5: A man has been charged with attempted murder following a serious assault in Guildford yesterday. Officers were called to reports of a man being shot with a crossbow at Manor Park Student Village, Guildford, at around 10am on Thursday June 4. Almunthir Daqamah, 21, has been charged with attem...

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Month-long road closure set to start off Guildford roundabout being turned into crossroads

It is the latest set of roadworks to prepare for the 1,650 home Weyside Urban Village project

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Police name man charged with shooting University of Surrey security staff with crossbow

A positive update has also been provided on the victim's condition

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Man shot with crossbow was University of Surrey security staff member

The man in his fifties was sent to hospital in serious condition

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Letter: Is Cllr McShane the Right Choice?

From Howard Smith In response to: West Surrey Ten-councillor Council Executive Announced Given the number of appalling housing issues since she’s held the housing portfolio in Guildford, is councillor McShane’s appointment the right choice for housing and communities for West Surrey? Her record ...

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Arrest Made Following Crossbow Attack at University – Man Seriously Injured

A 21-year-old Saudi national has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following reports of a man being shot with a crossbow at the University of Surrey. A man in his 50s, a former student at the university, was taken to hospital. Officers were called to Manor Park Student Village, Guildfor...

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Cooking oil spill closed Guildford High Street for most of day as resurfacing required

Surrey Highways has provided a statement now that the road has reopened

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Major police incident as man shot with crossbow at University of Surrey

A former student of the university has been arrested and a major police presence is on scene

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More Homes Approved for Former Green Belt

By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter More former Surrey green belt land will be turned into housing after plans for 74 homes were approved –  despite objectors saying it would overload nearby roads. The application will infill land off Egley Road, Mayford, and was approved at the Tuesday, ...

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West Surrey Ten-councillor Council Executive Announced

By Martin Giles The Executive Committee appointments of the new West Surrey Shadow Council have been published. Council leader Paul Follows (Lib Dem, Godalming South, Milford & Witley) said in a short statement: “I am pleased to have appointed and now announce the new Executive (Cabinet) of We...

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Guildford Children Wanted for New BBC Series

By Isabelle Trubshaw An award-winning BBC production house is currently casting children in Guildford for an upcoming series exploring the challenge of making new friends in an increasingly digitalised world. The new six-part series, “Will you be my friend” is produced by Five Mile Films and fol...

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New Maths Learning Centre Opens in Guildford

This is a sponsored article. Mathnasium, the maths only learning centre with more than 1,200 locations worldwide, has opened a new centre in Guildford, bringing its personalised approach to maths education to local families. Located opposite G Live at 4 London Road, Mathnasium of Guildford provides ...

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High Street Still Closed Due to Oil Spillage

By Martin Giles The Upper High was closed off at midday yesterday (June 3) because of a spillage of cooking oil. making the area unsafe. Surrey County Council responded to the incident in conjunction with Guildford Borough Council and Surrey Police but road closures are being put in place as the are...

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'Serious safety risk' as firearms left outside a Surrey parish council office

The illegal firearms were left outside a parish council office and police were quickly called

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Godalming bridge closed for weeks as part of plans for major cycle route to Guildford

The road bridge which crosses the River Wey will be closed until at least July

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£300,000 of Parking Fines Liable for Refunds

By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter Thousands of people wrongly given more than £300,000 worth of parking fines in Surrey can claim for refunds from 9am today. Elmbridge Borough Council had been handing out parking fines across 12 of its sites, without the legal powers to do so, dating back...