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Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust news · yesterday Headline Sponsors announced for Royal Surrey Stars 2026 • Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to announce that Medirest and MTX Contracts Ltd will be the Headline Sponsors of the Royal Surrey Stars staff awards this year.

SurreyLive — Surrey News · yesterday Building on edge of Surrey Hills used as Hollywood blockbuster film set to be converted into 299 homes and leisure development • The Legal and General building was used as a set for Wonder Woman starring Gal Gadot and Pedro Pascal

SurreyLive — Surrey News · yesterday The Surrey housing hotspot where prices have increased 15.4% in 12 months • Take a look at our map to check on house prices in our area

Woking News & Mail · yesterday Sara Sharif coroner raises ‘alarm’ over files • Surrey County Council’s chief executive could be ordered to appear in court after the coroner investigating Sara Sharif’s death accused the authority of months of delays in handing over evidence.

Guildford Dragon · Local news · yesterday Family Pay Tribute to 18-year-old Who Died Following Collision • The family of an 18-year-old man who died following a collision in Headley, near Leatherhead, on Sunday (September 6), have paid tribute to him. • Rahulan Chelliah was one of five teenagers seriously injured in the collision. • He was taken to hospital but subsequently died.

Woking News & Mail · Local news · yesterday No respek: Surrey council rejects Ali G statue • A proposed attraction celebrating Ali G in Surrey has been rejected by councillors after a petition backing the move gained enough signatures to be put forward for debate.

Epsom & Ewell Times · Local news · yesterday Reigate to be “initial” HQ for new East Surrey Council • Woodhatch Place in Reigate has been recommended as the preferred location for East Surrey Council’s main office building from 1 April 2027. • If approved by the East Surrey Shadow Executive on 14 September, this

Future Surrey LGR hub RSS feed · Government and records · yesterday West Surrey Council set to confirm new Chief Executive • Subject to agreement at an Extraordinary West Shadow Authority meeting on 10 September 2026, the West Surrey Shadow Council is set to confirm Susan Halliwell as its permanent Chief Executive.

Surrey County Council news · Government and records · yesterday Susan Halliwell appointed Chief Executive of new West Surrey Council • Susan Halliwell, currently Chief Executive of Bracknell Forest Council, has been appointed Chief Executive of the new West Surrey Council

University of Surrey news RSS feed · Education and research · yesterday Surrey and NVIDIA training fix could let AI-generated scenes respond properly to your controls • Surrey and NVIDIA training fix could let AI-generated scenes respond properly to your controls dn0009 Thu, 10/09/2026 - 05:54 Press release AI systems that generate video frame by frame could follow a user’s camera commands far more accurately, thanks to a new training method developed by researchers from the University of Surrey and NVIDIA. • This improvement matters most where someone steers a generated scene rather than simply watching it.

What's on: next 14 days

A quick-view of 34 public listings happening across Guildford over the next 14 days. Tap any item for the source and full details.

11 SepBooming Lovelies The Guildford Institute

11 SepHeritage Open Days Festival 2026 - Everyday Histories at The Guildford Institute - FREE EVENT The Guildford Institute

11 SepNew Limited Edition Launch Event RITUALS

11 SepThe Magic of Ava Beaux: Adult Edition Art & Grind

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

12 SepThe GI Music Lounge - Vic Cracknell Jazz Quartet with special guest Duncan Lamont, Jr The Guildford Institute

13 SepGuildford Antiques and Brocante Market Guildford High Street

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

15 & 22 SepCommunity Tuesday Coffee Culture

15 SepLittle Notes: 14mos-2.5yrs Autumn Term Pass Yvonne Arnaud Theatre

15 SepThe Other Side Of Murder Yvonne Arnaud Theatre

16 & 23 SepSunflower café Guildford Reformed Church

16 SepYouth Theatre: Autumn Term (13-16yrs) Yvonne Arnaud Theatre

17 & 24 SepBowling for Mental Wellbeing Guildford Spectrum

17 SepCheese and Wine Pairing – Wine Tasting Workshop The Guildford Institute

18 SepHejira - Jazz Festival University of Surrey

20 Sep5 Mistakes That Changed History Yvonne Arnaud Theatre

21 SepIntermediate Improv Comedy Course G Live

22 SepShort Stories, Tall Tales: Adventures of an Ugly Duckling Yvonne Arnaud Theatre

22 SepThe Choir of Man Yvonne Arnaud Theatre

23 SepIain Ballamy Quartet - Jazz Festival Guildford pavillion

24 SepAuthor Talk: Layla McCay The Queer Bookshelf New House Art Space

24 SepHellfire Comedy Club - September G Live

19 SepFake or Fortune | Guided Walk - Saturday 19 September 2026

12, 17, 20 & 22 Sep; 19 Sep at 14:00Guildford Story | Guided Walk - Saturday 19 September 2026 at 14:00

13 & 24 SepHidden Guildford | Guided Walk - Sunday 13 September 2026

20 Sep at 14:00Pottage to Pasta | Guided Walk - Sunday 20 September 2026 at 14:00

15 SepPubs & Inns | Guided Walk - Tuesday 15 September 2026

15 SepLittle Notes: 14mos-2.5yrs Autumn Term Pass Fun-filled music classes for babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers Tue 15 Sep 2026

15–16 SepOriginal Theatre in association with Theatr Clwyd present The Other Side Of Murder Starring Rufus Hound, Susie Blake & Carla Mendonça Tue 15 Sep 2026 - Sat 19 Sep 2026

15 SepLittle Notes: 2.5-4.5yrs Autumn Term Pass Fun-filled music classes for babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers Tue 15 Sep 2026

15 SepLittle Notes: 5-14mos Autumn Term Pass Fun-filled music classes for babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers Tue 15 Sep 2026

16 SepYouth Theatre: Autumn Term (13-16yrs) Wed 16 Sep 2026 Youth Theatre for young people aged 13 to 16 years old.

16 SepYouth Theatre: Taster Session (13-16yrs) Youth theatre for young people aged 13 to 16. Wed 16 Sep 2026 - Wed 14 Oct 2026

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