Victory as £135,000 approved to create ‘destination park’ in Runnymede

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SurreyLive — Surrey Police · today Police 'missed opportunities' to save Surrey teen, 15, before his death • An investigation into the death of a Redhill teenager has highlighted a failure by the British Transport Police, Surrey's coroner has found

University of Surrey news RSS feed · today The University of Surrey celebrates 50 years of The Duke of Kent’s Chancellorship • The University of Surrey celebrates 50 years of The Duke of Kent’s Chancellorship dn0009 Fri, 17/07/2026 - 08:16 Press release His Royal Highness The Duke of Kent has completed 50 years as Chancellor of the University of Surrey – one of the longest chancellorships in the history of British higher education. • The Duke succeeded Lord Robens, the University's inaugural Chancellor, following recommendations made at a special Senate meeting on 1 July 1976, with the appointment ratified by University Court on 17 July. • The then Vice-Chancellor, Professor Anthony Kelly FRS, announced it at that afternoon's degree conferment ceremony.

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

SurreyLive — Surrey News · today 600 homes proposed as plans return to build on Howard of Effingham school site • The site has been at the centre of years of planning applications

SurreyLive — Surrey News · today Surrey homeowners warned hosepipe ban mistake could cost them £1,000 from July 25 • A hosepipe ban has been extended to cover more areas of South East England

University of Surrey news RSS feed · today Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences triumphs in National Student Survey 2026 • Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences triumphs in National Student Survey 2026 tb0045 Thu, 16/07/2026 - 20:49 News The Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences (FHMS) at Surrey has achieved outstanding results in the National Student Survey (NSS) 2026. • FHMS has eight undergraduate courses ranked top 5 in the UK for overall student satisfaction* in the NSS 2026, including two ranked 1st in the UK. • These are: Biological Sciences BSc – 1st Veterinary Medicine and Science BVMSci – 1st Veterinary Biosciences BSc – 2nd Biochemistry BSc/MSci – 4th Microbiology BSc – 5th Food Science and Nutrition BSc – 5th Nutrition BSc – 5th Nutrition and Dietetics BSc – 5th Two courses are also ranked top 20: Sport and Exercise Science BSc (14th) and Psychology BSc (17th, up an impressive 16 places).

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 — Guildford · today Surrey's amazing splash pad paddling pool tucked away in a tropical oasis • Families will absolutely love it! • Families will absolutely love it! And it's free!

SurreyLive — Surrey Police · today 'Intimidating' face coverings set to be banned in new Woking town centre rules • The antisocial behaviour order just needs full council sign off to come into force

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 Active school travel in Surrey: A behavioural systems approach • Active school travel in Surrey: A behavioural systems approach he0023 Thu, 16/07/2026 - 14:16 Case study Led by Professor Benjamin Gardner, the project developed a behavioural systems map informed by the recommendations that arose from the first phase of the Active School Travel Project in 2025. • The project aligned with three United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs), SDG 3, SDG 11 and SDG 13. • The challenge Last year, Surrey County Council commissioned the Institute for Sustainability to investigate the barriers to walking and wheeling to school and identify ways to encourage active travel among staff, students, parents and caregivers.

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

Guildford Dragon · today Apology for Continuing Break in Service • The Guildford Dragon NEWS website is continues to suffer from limited accessibility issues making our normal operation impossible. • Our hosts have reported that this is due to continuing high levels of “bot” attacks. • We apologise for the break in service.

SurreyLive — Guildford · today Surrey's iconic 1930s outdoor pool in beautiful park named one of Britain's best lidos • The Olympic size heated pool is set within four acres of landscaped gardens and has four water slides

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.

Wed 22 Jul · Experience Guildford BID events. 22 Jul Little Notes: 14mos-2.5yrs Autumn Term Pass Yvonne Arnaud Theatre

Wed 22 Jul · Experience Guildford BID events. 22 Jul Sunflower café Guildford Reformed Church

Thu 23 Jul · Experience Guildford BID events. 23 Jul Bowling for Mental Wellbeing Guildford Spectrum

Fri 24 Jul · Experience Guildford BID events. 24 Jul Queer as Folk Night New House Art Space

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 Summer Glow Party with The Body Shop, Freddie's Flowers and Bird & Blend Tea Co. The Body Shop

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

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A 15-foot gilded angel, designed by architect Edward Maufe, turns in the wind atop the tower of Guildford Cathedral. Source →