Former Student Denies University of Surrey Crossbow Attack

• By Charlie Whiting A former University of Surrey student has pleaded not guilty to the attempted murder of a staff member with a crossbow.
• Almunthir Daqamah, 21, is accused of trying to kill safety officer Robert Tytler at the Manor Park Student Village in Guildford in June.

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Woking News & Mail · 5 days ago Call for artists to join charity's bear project • Woking & Sam Beare Hospice are looking for talented, professional artists that would like to join The Big Bear Stomp – a sculpture trail that will be coming to Surrey in the summer of 2027.

SurreyLive — Surrey News · Local news · today Gardeners urged to prune six plants in September for better flowers next year • September is a busy month in the garden, and there are several plants that need pruning now to ensure they are ready for the colder months ahead and blooming next year

SurreyLive — Surrey News · Local news · yesterday Magpies will stop bullying birds out of gardens if you hang one item outside • Magpies will often chase smaller garden birds away from a bird feeder, but there is an easy way to stop them from being territorial using an item most people have at home.

Surrey Comet · Local news · yesterday Plaque marks the empty former home of only British prime minister to be assassinated • Spencer Perceval remains the only British prime minister to have been assassinated and a plaque on an empty house in Lincoln's Inn Fields marks his old home.

Surrey Comet · Local news · 2 days ago Man charged after fire breaks out at asylum hotel in Surrey • A man has been charged with arson after a fire at an asylum hotel in Surrey.

Guildford Dragon · Local news · yesterday Pre-season Home Return Match Ends in Another Easy Win • In a re-run of 24 hours earlier a barrage of early goals set Flames to a lead that would not be overcome on the way to a 9-1 home win. • Just 55 seconds after face-off Tyler Busch sent Flames in front.

Woking News & Mail · Local news · 5 days ago Theatre in Farnham inspired actress Susie Blake • An actress who spent her childhood near Alton and fell in love with theatre in Farnham will take the stage in Guildford for Torben Betts’ The Other Side of Murder from September 15 to 19.

What's on: next 14 days

A quick-view of 31 public listings happening across Guildford over the next 14 days. Tap any item for the source and full details.

1 SepGuildford Farmers Market High Street Guildford

10 SepAn Evening with Max Adams Waterstones Guildford

3 & 10 SepBowling for Mental Wellbeing Guildford Spectrum

11 SepDele Sosimi Afrobeat Experience The Boileroom

12 SepThe Art Of Your Womb Workshop: Painting To Reconnect With Your Body New House Art Space

13 SepGuildford Antiques and Brocante Market Guildford High Street

13 SepThe Energy Edit: VAYU Studio x NEOM Pilates Experience VAYU Studio

2 & 9 SepSunflower café Guildford Reformed Church

3 SepCelebrating Miles! The Steve Waterman Octet Guildford Pavillion

3 SepExhibition Preview: Ellen Doggett (Winner of GFA Public Vote 2025) New House Art Space

4 SepGuildford Fringe Festival‬ 2026 Town Centre

4 Seplunch Club Guildford United reformed Church

5 SepThe Mantecas Castle Grounds

6 SepNorwood Wind Ensemble - Bandstand Concert Castle Grounds

6 SepOpera on the Balcony The Guildhall

6 SepThe Big Buzz - Family Fun Zone Guildford Pavillion

6 SepThe Big Buzz 26 - Bee-lieve XI v Lashings World XI T20 Cricket Guildford Pavillion

7 SepAn Evening with Meg Mason Waterstones

7 SepExploring Ink and Bleach The Guildford Institute

7 SepLunch Time Jazz: Alan Barnes & David Newton Guildford Institute

8 SepArt for Relaxation Workshop – Drawing Nature The Guildford Institute

8 SepCreative Writing Workshop The Guildford Institute

1 SepGuildford Guildhall Open Day - Tuesday 1 September 2026

3, 6, 8, 10 & 12 SepGuildford Story | Guided Walk - Saturday 12 September 2026

13 SepHidden Guildford | Guided Walk - Sunday 13 September 2026

1 SepJudge-ment day at Guildford Guildhall - 1 September

5 SepLaw & Disorder | Guided Walk - Saturday 5 September 2026

8 SepLittle Notes: 14mos-2.5yrs Autumn Term Pass Fun-filled music classes for babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers Tue 8 Sep 2026

8 SepLittle Notes: 2.5-4.5yrs Autumn Term Pass Fun-filled music classes for babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers Tue 8 Sep 2026

8 SepLittle Notes: 5-14mos Autumn Term Pass Fun-filled music classes for babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers Tue 8 Sep 2026

9 SepNoonans Mayfair Valuation Days Guildford Valuation Days 2026 Wed 9 Sep 2026 - Wed 28 Oct 2026

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Did you know? · Guildford

Guildford grew up in a natural gap where the River Wey cuts through the chalk of the North Downs, the route by which Winchester-to-London traffic had to pass. Source →