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4,000 year old Surrey tree once shot by a cannon shortlisted for British Tree of the Year Award
• The Crowhurst Yew is thought to be Surrey's oldest living tree
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 | Epsom & Ewell Times · Local news · yesterday Surrey leads first nuclear science experiment with world’s most advanced gamma-ray detector• Nuclear physicists at the University of Surrey have become the first to carry out a scientific experiment using the world’s most advanced gamma-ray spectrometer – investigating a sudden change in |
 | SurreyLive — Surrey News · Local news · yesterday Monty Don urged lavender and hedge owners to do 1 simple task before September arrives• Monty Don has told gardeners to focus on one simple task when it comes to lavender and hedges to get heathier results. |
 | SurreyLive — Surrey News · Local news · yesterday Redhill Aerodrome earmarked for more than 2,000 homes under 'very ambitious' draft local plan• There are fears over whether existing infrastructure could cope with the scale of the development |
 | Surrey Comet · Local news · yesterday Stunning meteor shower visible across Surrey next week - where to watch• An astronomer has revealed the best places across South London and Surrey to watch the biggest meteor shower of the year. |
 | SurreyLive — Woking · Local news · yesterday The desirable place to live in Surrey with half timbered houses, pretty high street and a striking church• You'll find boutique shops, cosy gastro pubs and a whimsical tea room inspired by Alice in Wonderland there |
 | SurreyLive — Surrey News · Local news · today Weeds will be killed in 3 days in summer if you ditch vinegar and salt for 1 natural item• A simple gardening hack may help eliminate weeds growing between patio pavers in just three days – turning them brown and dead without any chemicals. |
 | SurreyLive — Surrey News · Local news · 2 days ago Plans for homes, retirement village, care home and rugby pitch near Farnham draw mixed response• The proposals include a wide range of amenities and leisure facilities, such as a new 5G pitch for the rugby club |
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Painshill in Cobham is an 18th-century landscape garden created by Charles Hamilton from 1738, featuring England's largest Crystal Grotto encrusted with over 10,000 crystals.
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