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SurreyLive — Guildford · today Plans for 140 homes on Surrey village green belt land set to be decided • The area has "exceeded its capacity to absorb additional housing" according to residents with thousands already under construction

University of Surrey news RSS feed · today Insights from the Appearance Matters 11 Conference • Insights from the Appearance Matters 11 Conference tb0045 Tue, 21/07/2026 - 11:47 News Chidera, a Psychology undergraduate student at Surrey, attended the Appearance Matters 11 Conference in Bristol whilst on her placement year. • Here, she tells us about the experience. "The conference showcased a wide range of shorter research presentations addressing topics such as health promotion, body satisfaction in children, and the influence of gender, religion and culture on body image." "As part of my undergraduate psychology placement at the Royal Free Hospital, I had the opportunity to attend the Appearance Matters 11 Conference alongside the plastic surgery psychology team. • Held over three days, the conference brought together researchers, clinicians and students involved in appearance-based research.

SurreyLive — Guildford · today I went for a pint in Surrey's newest Wetherspoons - see inside • There aren't many better ways to spend a Tuesday afternoon than having a pint at the new pub in your area

SurreyLive — Surrey Police · today Tribute to 'hugely generous' Surrey dad who died in four vehicle crash • Anyone with information on the crash should contact police

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 Details of German Christmas market coming to Guildford this year • The free-entry event will come at the end of Novemeber

SurreyLive — Surrey News · today Plans for new Tesco on busy Camberley roundabout spark safety concerns • Turning the well known American Golf store into a Tesco Express will not require planning permission - and therefore no highways assessment

SurreyLive — Surrey Police · today Man jailed following burglary spree and police officer assault • The 37-year-old was found responsible for a string of burglaries

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 10 easy-care garden plants that keep flowering for decades • These hardy perennial plants can deliver long-lasting colour and interest in your borders for many years, making them a smart, budget-friendly choice for gardeners

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

What's on: next 7 days

A quick-view of 8 public listings happening across Guildford over the next 7 days. Tap any item for the source and full details.

Sat 25 Jul · Experience Guildford BID events. 25 Jul ListenQueer: LGBTQIA+ History in Guildford New House Art Space

Sat 25 Jul · Experience Guildford BID events. 25 Jul Magic of Thailand Festival Stoke Park

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

Sun 26 Jul · Experience Guildford BID events. 26 Jul Guildford Coffee Club: Professor Jonathan Morris — The Coffee Historian New House Art Space

Sun 26 Jul · Experience Guildford BID events. 26 Jul Summer Glow Party with The Body Shop, Freddie's Flowers and Bird & Blend Tea Co. The Body Shop

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

Sun 26 Jul · Visit Surrey - Guildford events. Guildford Story | Guided Walk - Sunday 26 July 2026

Thu 30 Jul · Visit Surrey - Guildford events. Guildford Story | Guided Walk -Thursday 30 July 2026

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Did you know? · Guildford

The Royal Grammar School in Guildford's upper High Street keeps a rare chained library, founded on books bequeathed in 1575 by John Parkhurst, Bishop of Norwich. Source →