Centuries-old 200-acre farm in Surrey Hills on the market at price of £4.5m

• The farm dates back to the 1700s and has long-been a prominent feature of the area's countryside

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SurreyLive — Surrey News · yesterday Showground in small Surrey village could become site of 250 new homes • The development is in the early stages of the planning process

SurreyLive — Surrey News · yesterday The Surrey towns where pensioners are happiest as county dominates UK's best places to retire • Many places in Surrey came out on top based on research which took into account health, housing and amenities

SurreyLive — Guildford · yesterday Free and cheap school holiday activities in Woking, Camberley and Guildford this summer • A new roller skating rink has opened in one town, and it costs just £1 to skate

University of Surrey news RSS feed · yesterday New international project transforms schistosomiasis planning through trusted AI enablement and advanced modelling • New international project transforms schistosomiasis planning through trusted AI enablement and advanced modelling vb0027 Tue, 04/08/2026 - 10:14 Press release A project to tackle schistosomiasis – a devastating tropical disease that affects hundreds of millions of people worldwide – has secured $1.5 million from the Gates Foundation. • Researchers from the University of Surrey will use the funding to support the development of AI-powered planning tools that help countries deliver more effective control programmes. • Credit: Prof Poppy Lamberton The international project, Operationalising Schistosomiasis Modelling to Support In-Country Program Development (OR-SCH), will combine advanced disease modelling with AI to help policymakers decide where, when and how to target treatment programmes based on local needs and resources.

SurreyLive — Surrey News · Local news · yesterday Gatwick Airport will get second runway as campaigners lose bid to challenge expansion • The extended runway is due to open by 2030

SurreyLive — Surrey News · Local news · yesterday Gardeners urged to do 1 simple task in August to encourage more blooms next year • Rambling roses are a popular choice for gardeners, and if you have them in your garden, one simple job done in August is the key task to encourage more flowers next year

SurreyLive — Surrey News · Local news · today Your legal rights explained if a neighbour installs CCTV pointing at your home • If you've noticed a neighbour's CCTV cameras pointing towards your home, you may be wondering whether it's legal and what your privacy rights are under UK law

What's on: next 14 days

A quick-view of 8 public listings happening across Guildford over the next 14 days. Tap any item for the source and full details.

Wed 5 Aug · Experience Guildford BID events. WILD Colour Day The Friary Centre

Wed 5 Aug · Experience Guildford BID events. Discover Brusho: A Creative Workshop The Guildford Institute

Wed 5 Aug · Experience Guildford BID events. Sunflower café Guildford Reformed Church

Thu 6 Aug · Experience Guildford BID events. A Night of Suspense with Will Maclean, Clare Cavenagh and Imogen Crimp Waterstones

Thu 6 Aug · Experience Guildford BID events. Bowling for Mental Wellbeing Guildford Spectrum

Thu 6 Aug · Experience Guildford BID events. Family Summer Workshop - Paint-Your-Own Pottery The Guildford Institute

Thu 6 Aug · Experience Guildford BID events. Fun Time Thursday – Spring Roll Making with Rosa’s Thai Rosa's Thai

Thu 6 Aug · Experience Guildford BID events. Motown: The Candlelight Concert Yvonne Arnaud Theatre

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Did you know? · Guildford

Henry VII granted Guildford its coat of arms in 1485 and a charter of incorporation in 1488. Source →