Former merchants' building site in Chertsey town centre to become 27 affordable flats

• Demolition work at the site has been completed

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University of Surrey news RSS feed · yesterday Surrey student named finalist for Student of the Year 2026 at National Cyber Awards • Surrey student named finalist for Student of the Year 2026 at National Cyber Awards ep0040 Thu, 30/07/2026 - 15:09 News Postgraduate Cyber Security student at the University of Surrey, Keleigh Berenger, is among five finalists shortlisted for Student of the Year at this year’s National Cyber Awards. • The Cyber Security Awards is an independent global programme that honours the people, products and research defending the digital world. • The awards have run since 2014, with winners recognised every year from 2015 onward, establishing a Hall of Fame that now spans a full decade.

SurreyLive — Surrey News · yesterday Redhill Post Office announces closure as TG Jones store shuts • The high-street store will soon be forced into an unplanned closure,

University of Surrey news RSS feed · yesterday Mapping endangered habitats with the help of citizen scientists and satellite data • Mapping endangered habitats with the help of citizen scientists and satellite data vb0027 Thu, 30/07/2026 - 08:39 Press release A combination of satellite imagery, environmental data and habitat surveys carried out by citizen scientists could help transform the way endangered habitats are mapped, according to new research from the University of Surrey and Surrey Wildlife Trust. • As biodiversity declines and many of the UK's most important habitats become smaller and more fragmented, conservation organisations need accurate, up-to-date maps to protect wildlife and restore nature. • However, creating these maps by surveying every site on foot is time-consuming, expensive and often impractical across large areas.

SurreyLive — Surrey News · Local news · yesterday West Surrey Council set to ask to be renamed West Surrey and South Middlesex Council • The council, which will be heavily in debt when it comes into being, has made one of its first orders of business changing its name

SurreyLive — Surrey News · Local news · yesterday Surrey Police launch updated appeal to locate wanted Epsom man • He is wanted in connection with a series of offenses

SurreyLive — Surrey News · Local news · yesterday Andy Burnham 'showing strong commitment' to Surrey devolution that could see county get mayor • It has currently been unclear as to if Surrey would get a directly elected mayor as part of the process to scrap all exsisting councils

SurreyLive — Surrey News · Local news · yesterday East Surrey councillors share 'disappointingly relatable' experience of intimidation and abuse from voters • The climate of abuse prevents good people from standing for public office, one councillor claimed

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.

Sat 1 Aug · Experience Guildford BID events. Rainforest Ranger Adventure The Friary Centre

Sun 2 Aug · Experience Guildford BID events. Herd of Sax - Bandstand Concert Castle Grounds

Fri 31 Jul · Experience Guildford BID events. Neil Angilley Trio The Stoke Hotel

Fri 31 Jul · Experience Guildford BID events. Prehistory in Your Hands at Guildford Museum Guildford Museum

Tue 4 Aug · Experience Guildford BID events. Guildford Farmers Market High Street Guildford

Tue 4 Aug · Experience Guildford BID events. Jay & Joss: It's Not A Game Yvonne Arnaud Theatre

Tue 4 Aug · Visit Surrey - Guildford events. Guildford Guildhall Open Day - Tuesday 4 August 2026

Sat 8 Aug · Visit Surrey - Guildford events. Midnight Manor A Sleepover - 8 August | West Horsley Place

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Did you know? · Guildford

The Yvonne Arnaud Theatre opened on a riverside site by the River Wey in 1965, replacing a North Street repertory theatre gutted by fire in 1963. Source →