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Woking News & Mail · 2 days ago ‘Our chippy had £400k debt but one video saved us’ • At the end of last month, Jane Hogben met with her family to consider closing their West Byfleet restaurant, part of a fish and chip business founded more than half a century ago.

Surrey County Council news · yesterday Over 800 EV chargepoints installed across the county • For World EV Day Surrey County Council is celebrating installing over 800 public chargepoints across Surrey to support EV drivers.

SurreyLive — Surrey News · yesterday Residents fear Surrey town's railway station could be 'de-prioritised' by once in a generation timetable revamp • It is the first network wide timetable refresh for more than 20 years

Guildford Borough Council news · yesterday Heritage Open Days returns to celebrate the Everyday Histories of Guildford • England's largest festival of heritage and culture returns to Guildford with a host of free activities, tours, exhibitions, and experiences for residents and visitors to explore.

Guildford Dragon · yesterday Dangerous E Coli Levels Found in River Wey • By Esme Campbell Swimmers in the River Wey face a higher risk of illness as tests show E.coli levels rocketed to over double the safe maximum in August. • St Catherine’s swimming spot in Guildford contained 2.4 times the guideline figure for E coli bacteria, tests by the Trust and Water Rangers revealed.

Guildford Dragon · Local news · yesterday Opinion: Setting the Record Straight on the Green Belt Assessment • By George Potter Lib Dem borough, county and West Surrey Shadow councillor Much has been made, rightly so, of the recently published independent Green Belt Assessment (GBA) by Aecom, which was commissioned by Guildford Borough Council, and which shows that the vast majority of Guildford’s green belt is now to be considered “grey belt” under

Woking News & Mail · Local news · yesterday Surrey safe from pause in local government plans • Although major reforms to local government across England have been placed on hold Surrey is expected to be unaffected.

Surrey County Council news · Government and records · yesterday Woodhatch Place identified as preferred location for East Surrey Council’s initial headquarters • Woodhatch Place in Reigate has been recommended as the preferred location for East Surrey Council's main office building from 1 April 2027.

University of Surrey news RSS feed · Education and research · yesterday Natasha Edwards - Forecasting the next foot-and-mouth disease virus pandemic: informing fitness from in vitro studies and genomic data • Natasha Edwards - Forecasting the next foot-and-mouth disease virus pandemic: informing fitness from in vitro studies and genomic data kj0008 Tue, 08/09/2026 - 10:56 Case study Joint studentship with the School of Veterinary Medicine (University of Surrey) and The Pirbright Institute Natasha Edwards What do you enjoy most about your PhD? • What I appreciate most about doing a PhD is the autonomy I have in directing my own research.

Epsom & Ewell Times · Local news · 2 days ago The shake up of Epsom and Ewell’s local government: was it all a waste of time as Rayner puts pause on LGR elsewhere? • Surrey’s political leaders insist the replacement of the county’s 12 councils by two large unitary authorities remains on schedule. • But a government review of local government reorganisation elsewhere in England

Epsom & Ewell Times · Local news · 2 days ago Tourist tax to boost Surrey finances? • Surrey’s two new unitary councils are considering a “tourism tax” to help buoy their finances amid major changes to local government in the area. • This tax on overnight stays, which

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.

10 SepAn Evening with Max Adams Waterstones Guildford

10 & 17 SepBowling for Mental Wellbeing Guildford Spectrum

11 SepBooming Lovelies The Guildford Institute

11 SepDele Sosimi Afrobeat Experience The Boileroom

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

9 & 16 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

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

9, 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

9 SepNoonans Mayfair Valuation Days Guildford Valuation Days 2026 Wed 9 Sep 2026 - Wed 28 Oct 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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