Plans for 950 homes in Surrey village amended to include nursery and cafe but objections continue

• Additions of a nursery and a cafe have not been enough for objections to be withdrawn

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University of Surrey news RSS feed · yesterday Mpox outbreak in 2022 caused by less severe form of the virus • Mpox outbreak in 2022 caused by less severe form of the virus nm0034 Wed, 09/09/2026 - 09:47 Press release The strain of Mpox behind the 2022 outbreak was a weakened form of the virus, which may have helped to spread it faster, a new study from the University of Surrey reports. • The findings show that the virus acquired mutations before it spread globally.

Guildford Dragon · yesterday East Surrey Council Leaders Also Want to Stay ‘On Track’ With Reorganisation Programme • By James Moules local democracy reporter East Surrey’s shadow council leader has insisted that the county’s council restructure remains “on track” after the government hit pause on planned reforms following new legal advice. • His view is similar to that of his party colleague Cllr Paul Follows, leader of the Shadow West Surrey Council.

SurreyLive — Surrey News · yesterday Legal advice that's left Surrey the only place scrapping existing councils won't be shared by the government • Angela Rayner, Secretary of State for Housing, Communities, and Local Government, said it was not convention for the Government to publish or comment on legal advice received.

SurreyLive — Surrey News · 2 days ago Large Woking town centre office block to be converted into apartments as developers seek to build extra storeys • The developer has submitted proposals to build a large extension on the roof of the office building

SurreyLive — Surrey News · yesterday Proposed Ali G attraction in Staines to tie in with new movie rejected by councillors • “Every resident I have spoken to has given me very clear guidance that they do not support anything that promotes Ali G in this borough.”

SurreyLive — Surrey Police · 3 days ago Five teens injured in serious Leatherhead crash as police make drink and drug driving arrest • Four passengers, two male and two female, were taken to hospital with serious injuries, the fifth did not require hospital treatment

Surrey Comet · Local news · yesterday Kingston Council boosts support for youth jobs and careers • Nationally and across London, young people are facing a tough employment landscape.

Woking News & Mail · Local news · yesterday 'My summer holiday on Ukraine’s frontline' • Ukrainian journalist and photographer Natalia Sharomova, who now lives in Farnham, returned home with her children this summer before travelling east to the frontline city of Zaporizhzhia. • Here, she describes life in a country where war has become part of the everyday.

Woking News & Mail · Local news · yesterday 'I survived the crash that killed my best friend' • A man who survived a crash near Farnham that killed his best friend has lost his home and livelihood while still fighting to recover from his devastating injuries.

Surrey Comet · Local news · yesterday Firms fined £1m over 'horrifying' death of worker buried alive in Banstead ditch • Firms have been fined over £1 million over the “horrifying” death of a labourer who was buried alive in a ditch in Banstead.

Surrey County Council news · Government and records · yesterday Break-in at Painshill Fire Station results in theft of life-saving rescue equipment • Surrey Police is appealing for information after approximately £30k worth of vital road traffic collision rescue equipment is stolen from Painshill Fire Station

Guildford Dragon · Local news · 2 days ago Birdwatcher’s Diary No.355 • By Malcolm Fincham By the latter weeks of August the sustained long hot and dry summer that had been with us since mid-June finally showed signs of breaking down.

Epsom & Ewell Times · Local news · 3 days ago Conservative Mayoral hopeful seeks ULEZ review • Surrey’s Conservative shadow authority opposition leaders have thrown their weight behind a London mayoral candidate’s pledge to review the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ). • Braintree MP Sir James Cleverly resigned

What's on: next 14 days

A quick-view of 32 public listings happening across Guildford over the next 14 days. Tap any item for the source and full details.

10 & 17 SepBowling for Mental Wellbeing Guildford Spectrum

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 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

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

10, 12, 17, 20 & 22 Sep; 19 Sep at 14:00Guildford Story | Guided Walk - Saturday 19 September 2026 at 14:00

13 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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The Tunsgate Quarter shopping centre's grand columned frontage is the former Guildford Corn Exchange, a Grade II listed structure between the High Street and the castle. Source →