Man slams neighbour as they 'plan to call police' if anyone breaks hosepipe ban

• A resident has been left baffled after his neighbour said she would call the police on anyone she spotted breaking hosepipe ban rules - but some insist she'd be 'wasting her time'

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University of Surrey news RSS feed · today Surrey Business School honours outstanding students on Dean's List • Surrey Business School honours outstanding students on Dean's List ss0122 Thu, 23/07/2026 - 17:32 News Each semester, Surrey Business School recognises the exceptional academic achievements and outstanding performance of students by nominating them to join the School's prestigious Dean's List. • The Surrey Business School Dean's List is one of the School's highest academic honours, celebrating students who demonstrate exceptional academic performance throughout their degree programme. • The award is reserved for the highest-achieving students in each year group, from Foundation Year to masters-level, based on the highest overall mark achieved during the semester.

SurreyLive — Guildford · today RAAC-ridden Surrey school sports hall to be replaced with new modern facility • The current facility has been branded "unsafe and obsolete"

SurreyLive — Guildford · today The quaint Surrey ice cream café next to splash pad in idyllic park families will want to visit • Ice creams and swimming - what else can you ask for this summer?

SurreyLive — Surrey News · today Six weeks of gas works begin on key Cobham road • Contractors working on behalf of SGN will be working on Fairmile Lane

SurreyLive — Surrey Police · today Two Surrey schools and nursery were placed in lockdown as armed police called to incident • Two teenagers have been arrested after armed police were called to near the schools

University of Surrey news RSS feed · today Commentary: OpenAI cyber incident highlights need for stronger AI safeguards • Commentary: OpenAI cyber incident highlights need for stronger AI safeguards vb0027 Thu, 23/07/2026 - 13:37 Press release Following reports that OpenAI's advanced AI models hacked into AI platform Hugging Face during internal testing, Dr Daniel Gardham, Lecturer at the University of Surrey's Centre for Cyber Security, shares his thoughts on why the incident represents an important moment for AI safety and cybersecurity. • Credit: Getty Images Dr Daniel Gardham "This incident marks an important turning point for cybersecurity rather than evidence of autonomous malicious intent. • It highlights a familiar principle: AI systems optimise for objectives and will exploit unintended pathways if safeguards are not robust enough.

SurreyLive — Surrey News · today Three shops and a scary school: Surrey village life remembered 70 years on • Filled with childhood memories of pupils at the village school in the 1950s, the book may provide some nostalgia for a time gone by.

SurreyLive — Woking · today 329 Woking council homes fail minimum safety, maintenance, or serious damp and mould standards • Some homes have problems with serious damp and mould

SurreyLive — Surrey Police · today Surrey Police officer given restraining order after hiding tracker in woman's car • The device was found wrapped up in black tape and hidden in the wheel well in the boot of the victim’s car.

SurreyLive — Surrey Police · today Surrey car thief crashes stolen Mercedes in police chase • PC Duncan Mackenzie who led the investigation said: "What began as officers stopping a vehicle quickly exposed a much wider picture of organised vehicle theft."

SurreyLive — Woking · today The unique Surrey burial ground named among UK's best parks • It is unlike any other cemetery or graveyard you’ll come across

SurreyLive — Woking · today Stepmother of murdered Woking schoolgirl Sara Sharif wants inquest to be held with jury • Sara was found dead in a bunkbed at the family home in Surrey

SurreyLive — Guildford · today Third Surrey hosepipe ban announced as Guildford affected by Thames Water restrictions • Thames Water has become the latest company to announce restrictions on water usage

University of Surrey news RSS feed · today Five reasons to study psychology at Surrey • Five reasons to study psychology at Surrey Anonymous (not verified) Thu, 23/07/2026 - 12:00 Feature On our Psychology BSc, you’ll learn from experts, access state-of-the-art facilities, enhance your employability, and much more. • Discover how you'll develop your skills and knowledge as a psychology student at Surrey. • Credit: Paul Stead / University of Surrey Credit: Dean Whiting / University of Surrey Credit: Grant Pritchard / University of Surrey Credit: Dean Whiting / University of Surrey Credit: Dean Whiting Our Psychology BSc is ranked top 20 in the UK for overall student satisfaction* in the National Student Survey 2026 1.

What's on: next 7 days

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

Sun 26 Jul · Experience Guildford BID events. 26 Jul 4 IN A BAR - Bandstand Concert Castle Grounds

Mon 27 Jul · Experience Guildford BID events. 27 Jul Drama Camp 7-11yrs: Epic Myths & Mighty Legends Yvonne Arnaud Theatre

Tue 28 Jul · Experience Guildford BID events. 28 Jul 9 to 5 The Musical Yvonne Arnaud Theatre

Wed 29 Jul · Experience Guildford BID events. 29 Jul Sunflower café Guildford Reformed Church

Thu 30 Jul · Experience Guildford BID events. 30 Jul Bowling for Mental Wellbeing Guildford Spectrum

Sat 1 Aug · Visit Surrey - Guildford events. Guildford Story | Guided Walk - Saturday 1 August 2026

Sun 26 Jul · Visit Surrey - Guildford events. Guildford Story | Guided Walk - Sunday 26 July 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 →