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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.

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 — Surrey News · today Beloved UK pub chain shutting all 100 sites after 52 years as many left 'gutted' • The permanent closure of all of the pub chain's 106 remaining UK locations is coming in September. • Its parent company is withdrawing entirely from the standalone branded restaurant sector

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"

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

SurreyLive — Surrey News · today Three shops and a scary school: Surrey village life remembered 70 years on • Filled with childhood memories of pupils at the village school in the 1950s, the book may provide some nostalgia for a time gone by.

SurreyLive — Woking · today 329 Woking council homes fail minimum safety, maintenance, or serious damp and mould standards • Some homes have problems with serious damp and mould

SurreyLive — Surrey News · today Flags at half mast as community mourns 'genuinely kind man' who served Elmbridge for more than two decades • Councillor Peter Harman was first elected in 2002

SurreyLive — Surrey Police · today Surrey Police officer given restraining order after hiding tracker in woman's car • The device was found wrapped up in black tape and hidden in the wheel well in the boot of the victim’s car.

SurreyLive — Surrey Police · today Surrey car thief crashes stolen Mercedes in police chase • PC Duncan Mackenzie who led the investigation said: "What began as officers stopping a vehicle quickly exposed a much wider picture of organised vehicle theft."

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 Surrey restaurant launches new theatrical experience with magical ice cream doughnut dessert • Complete with popping candy and purple dust, it is brought to the table in a cloud of smoke

What's on: next 14 days

A quick-view of 8 public listings happening across Guildford over the next 14 days. Tap any item for the source and full details.

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

Tue 28 Jul · Experience Guildford BID events. 28 Jul 9 to 5 The Musical Yvonne Arnaud Theatre

Wed 29 Jul · Experience Guildford BID events. 29 Jul Sunflower café Guildford Reformed Church

Thu 30 Jul · Experience Guildford BID events. 30 Jul Bowling for Mental Wellbeing Guildford Spectrum

Fri 31 Jul · Experience Guildford BID events. 31 Jul Prehistory in Your Hands at Guildford Museum Guildford Museum

Fri 31 Jul · Experience Guildford BID events. 31 Jul Suds & Scents: Soap-Making Workshop 5-11yrs Yvonne Arnaud Theatre

Tue 4 Aug · Visit Surrey - Guildford events. Guildford Guildhall Open Day - Tuesday 4 August 2026

Sat 1 Aug · Visit Surrey - Guildford events. Guildford Story | Guided Walk - Saturday 1 August 2026

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Did you know? · Guildford

The Hog's Back, a narrow chalk ridge running west from Guildford to Farnham, forms the western extremity of the North Downs. Source →