Sheffield Show Their Steel and Snuff Out Flames’ Head Start

• Guildford Flames let a three-goal first-period lead slip before eventually falling to a 5–4 shootout defeat against the Sheffield Steelers at the Spectrum.
• The Flames made a flying start, racing into a 3–0 advantage inside the opening 17 minutes.
• Jake Willets opened the scoring at 6:06.

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The local news that matters this morning

Here's the local news from the past 24 hours, made easy to digest.

SurreyLive — Guildford · 6 days ago Victoria's Secret is coming to Surrey as new store announced for shopping centre • Excitement is building for the launch of the iconic American lingerie shop

SurreyLive — Surrey News · yesterday Roof of Redhill's beleaguered Harlequin Theatre to be removed and replaced under renovation plans • The theatre closed in 2023 after the building was found to contain structurally unsafe concrete

SurreyLive — Surrey News · 2 days ago Surrey town’s tribute sculpture to The Jam ranked ‘among Britain’s worst’ by magazine • The scuplture has been named as one of the worst in Britain by a music and culture magazine

Woking News & Mail · 2 days ago Mum’s shock cancer diagnosis months after birth • A Farnham mum was diagnosed with a cancer so rare in adults that it affects around one in 10 million, just months after giving birth to her son.

Guildford Dragon · 2 days ago Division of Opinion on Religious Connection Delays School Merger • By James Moules local democracy reporter A proposed merger between two Surrey schools has been shelved after the potential religious affiliation of the new school divided opinion. • Surrey County Council had mulled plans to amalgamate Merrow Junior School and Merrow C of E Controlled Infant School owing to a drop in pupil numbers.

Epsom & Ewell Times · Local news · yesterday Plans for East Surrey Council continue to progress • Plans for the new East Surrey Council continue to move forward as Surrey’s local government reorganisation programme progresses with the full support of both central government and Surrey leaders.

Surrey Comet · Local news · yesterday Surrey homes among Britain's LEAST likely to have had energy efficiency upgrades • The upgrades, delivered through the government-backed Energy Company Obligation (ECO) scheme, include improvements like insulation and heating system upgrades.

Surrey Comet · Local news · yesterday Andy Burnham's father Roy dies aged 86 as Prime Minister cancels engagements • Andy Burnham's father Roy has died at the age of 86, after living with Alzheimer’s

Woking News & Mail · Local news · yesterday Last Post honoured by Brookwood association • The September ceremony of the Brookwood Last Post followed the same pattern it has for many years, commemorating the involvement and losses of Jewish people.

Epsom & Ewell Times · Local news · 2 days ago Surrey burglary figures spark row • Helen Maguire MP has accused the Government of leaving Surrey families and businesses to “fend for themselves” after Liberal Democrat analysis suggested that fewer than one in 15 burglaries recorded

University of Surrey news RSS feed · Education and research · yesterday Guildford School of Acting (GSA): international festivals 2026 • Guildford School of Acting (GSA): international festivals 2026 ss0122 Mon, 14/09/2026 - 14:26 News In June 2026, the Guildford School of Acting participated in the 33rd edition of the International Festival of Theatre in Sibiu (FITS 2026), Romania and in July, the 2026 World Shakespeare Congress in Verona, Italy, which marked the International Shakespeare Association’s 50th anniversary.

University of Surrey news RSS feed · Education and research · yesterday Surrey’s space degrees: which one should you study? • Surrey’s space degrees: which one should you study? gt0019 Mon, 14/09/2026 - 11:53 Feature If you've ever been fascinated by a rocket launch, wondered how satellites navigate around Earth, or dreamed of helping design the next generation of aircraft and spacecraft, a degree in aerospace or space engineering could be your route into this exciting industry. • At the University of Surrey, we have three undergraduate degrees which offer different pathways.

What's on: next 14 days

A quick-view of 30 public listings happening across Guildford over the next 14 days. Tap any item for the source and full details.

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 & 24 SepBowling for Mental Wellbeing Guildford Spectrum

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

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

24 SepAuthor Talk: Layla McCay The Queer Bookshelf New House Art Space

24 SepHellfire Comedy Club - September G Live

25 SepCK Gospel Choir St Nicholas Church

25 SepCraft Cafe - Jewellery Making G Live

25 SepThe GI Music Lounge - Rowan Stuart The Guildford Institute

26 SepLuke Wright - Later Life Letter Yvonne Arnaud Theatre

27 SepBrian Bilston: How to Lay an Egg with a Horse Inside Yvonne Arnaud Theatre

19 & 27 SepFake or Fortune | Guided Walk - Saturday 19 September 2026

17, 20, 22 & 26 Sep; 19 Sep at 14:00Guildford Story | Guided Walk - Saturday 19 September 2026 at 14:00

24 SepHidden Guildford | Guided Walk - Thursday 24 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 crucifixion sculpture above the round window at Guildford Cathedral was designed by the celebrated sculptor and typographer Eric Gill. Source →