4,000 year old Surrey tree once shot by a cannon shortlisted for British Tree of the Year Award

• The Crowhurst Yew is thought to be Surrey's oldest living tree

Today in Guildford, Woking and west Surrey commuter belt

Conditions in your area this morning.

The local news that matters this morning

Here's the local news from the past 24 hours, made easy to digest.

SurreyLive — Woking · yesterday The desirable place to live in Surrey with half timbered houses, pretty high street and a striking church • You'll find boutique shops, cosy gastro pubs and a whimsical tea room inspired by Alice in Wonderland there

SurreyLive — Surrey News · Local news · yesterday Monty Don urged lavender and hedge owners to do 1 simple task before September arrives • Monty Don has told gardeners to focus on one simple task when it comes to lavender and hedges to get heathier results.

SurreyLive — Surrey News · Local news · yesterday Redhill Aerodrome earmarked for more than 2,000 homes under 'very ambitious' draft local plan • There are fears over whether existing infrastructure could cope with the scale of the development

SurreyLive — Surrey News · Local news · today Weeds will be killed in 3 days in summer if you ditch vinegar and salt for 1 natural item • A simple gardening hack may help eliminate weeds growing between patio pavers in just three days – turning them brown and dead without any chemicals.

SurreyLive — Surrey Police · Police · 3 days ago Warrant in Surrey village sees five men arrested on suspicion of rape • The victim is being supported by specialist officers

What's on: next 14 days

A quick-view of 7 public listings happening across Guildford over the next 14 days. Tap any item for the source and full details.

Mon 10 Aug · Experience Guildford BID events. ACM Games Summer School ACM Guildford

Tue 11 Aug · Experience Guildford BID events. Our Man in Havana Yvonne Arnaud Theatre

Wed 12 Aug · Experience Guildford BID events. Squishmallow-Making Workshop 7+ Yvonne Arnaud Theatre

Wed 12 Aug · Experience Guildford BID events. Sunflower café Guildford Reformed Church

Thu 13 Aug · Experience Guildford BID events. Bowling for Mental Wellbeing Guildford Spectrum

Thu 13 Aug · Experience Guildford BID events. Fabulous Flowers & Beautiful Bugs Craft Session Guildford Museum

Thu 13 Aug · Experience Guildford BID events. Izabella Scott - The Bed Trick Reading and Author Talk New House Art Space

Resident pulse

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Did you know? · Guildford

The Dennis brothers built around 223 houses for their Guildford workers, and the Woodbridge Hill area where many stood became known as Dennisville. Source →