Morrisons Daily closure in Guildford neighbourhood leaves Post Office services in 'unplanned' jeopardy

• The Post Office has said news of the closure was 'unplanned' but it will work to restore services to the area

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SurreyLive — Surrey News · today 'UK's best' bright pink ice cream parlour opens its second 'Instagramable' Surrey shop • The ice cream parlour has been crowned as the UK's best two years in a row, and it was founded in Surrey

SurreyLive — Surrey News · today One of UK's fastest-growing fitness classes opens at new studio in Woking • Take a first look inside the stylish new studio

SurreyLive — Woking · today Adorable flower shop in Surrey village with Mad Hatter tea party workshops named county's best • Award-winning florist Kate set up her own shop when she was 21 years old

University of Surrey news RSS feed · today Women hold just 3% of jobs in tourism's biggest transport sector, global study finds • Women hold just 3% of jobs in tourism's biggest transport sector, global study finds gm0033 Tue, 30/06/2026 - 09:59 Press release Women remain vastly underrepresented in tourism transport jobs worldwide, making up just three per cent of land passenger transport workers (such as bus and train staff) in countries with available data, according to a University of Surrey-led report. • Commissioned by UN Tourism and the International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF), the Global Report on Women in Tourism Transport is the first worldwide study to map women's participation across air, land and water passenger transport industries. • The report draws on data from 99 countries and finds persistent barriers that continue to limit women's access to jobs, career progression and leadership positions across the sector.

SurreyLive — Surrey News · today New steps taken to re-open important Guildford theatre • The Electric Theatre has been at risk of permanent closure

SurreyLive — Surrey Police · today Names and faces of Surrey criminals jailed in June, including police officer caught speeding • A number of criminals have been put behind bars across Surrey in June

SurreyLive — Surrey Police · today Racially aggravated assault in Leatherhead sees victim punched in the face • Police have released a description of three men they would like to speak to

University of Surrey news RSS feed · today Researchers identify genetic differences affecting toddler activity levels and discover they are also associated with ADHD • Researchers identify genetic differences affecting toddler activity levels and discover they are also associated with ADHD nm0034 Wed, 01/07/2026 - 11:39 Press release A toddler’s activity levels are influenced by genetic differences, with some of the same genetic markers also linked to Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), according to new research from the University of Surrey. • Credit: Getty Images In the first study of its kind, an international team of scientists, led by Professor Angelica Ronald, analysed data from nearly 80,000 infants from multiple national and international cohort studies, to discover the genetic differences that influence toddler activity levels. • Genetic differences (or genetic variation) refer to the differences in DNA sequences between individuals.

University of Surrey news RSS feed · today Top jobs with one of our MScs in finance and accounting • Top jobs with one of our MScs in finance and accounting ss0122 Mon, 29/06/2026 - 16:26 Feature Invest in your professional development and secure your dream career with one of our accounting and finance masters courses. • Here at Surrey Business School (SBS) we provide you with transferable skills such as leadership, problem-solving, communication and professionalism required to work successfully in the finance industry or to pursue further academic study within the subject area. • Our optional modules give you a broader perspective on the subject matter and allow you to specialise in areas that suit your particular interest or future career needs.

SurreyLive — Woking · today Award-winning Surrey village patisserie closes as owners describe end of 'childhood dream' • Rising business rates, soaring energy bills and increasing ingredient costs have been blamed

SurreyLive — Woking · today Important passenger walkway at Surrey station to close as sections are 'loose and cracked' • The replacement works come just a few years after the walkway received its last refurbishment

SurreyLive — Guildford · today Safety concerns at Guildford school considered one of Surrey's best lead to new road crossing • The proposals for the crossing outside the state school have gone up for public consultation

SurreyLive — Guildford · today Opening date confirmed for Wetherspoons pub set to open on University of Surrey campus • Students and visitors do not have long left to wait

SurreyLive — Guildford · today Two major Guildford roads to close during off-peak hours this month for resurfacing work • The roads will be closed during off-peak hours during the day time

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 5 Jul · Experience Guildford BID events. 5 Jul Staines Brass - Bandstand Concert Castle Grounds

Tue 7 Jul · Experience Guildford BID events. 7 Jul Community Tuesday Coffee Culture

Tue 7 Jul · Experience Guildford BID events. 7 Jul Guildford Farmers Market High Street Guildford

Wed 8 Jul · Experience Guildford BID events. 8 Jul Guildford Town Centre Cycle Race Guildford High Street

Wed 8 Jul · Experience Guildford BID events. 8 Jul Sunflower café Guildford Reformed Church

Sun 5 Jul · Visit Surrey - Guildford events. Arts and Makers Market - Sunday 5 July

Sun 5 Jul · Visit Surrey - Guildford events. GUILFEST 4 - 5 July 2026

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Did you know? · Guildford

Lewis Carroll, author of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, died of influenza on 14 January 1898 at The Chestnuts, his family's home beside Guildford Castle, and is buried in the town's Mount Cemetery. Source →