90 homes planned for 'surplus to requirements' Weybridge school field

• The land has been described as surplus to the school’s requirements and is currently green belt

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BBC News — Surrey · yesterday Titanic hero's postcard to sister could fetch £20k • Jack Phillips is remembered as a hero for helping oversee rescue operations as the vessel sank.

SurreyLive — Surrey News · yesterday Surrey council wants 40 large lorries in-and-out of Esher depot every day 'to meet waste demand' • The original application was withdrawn in April after huge resident pushback

Farnham Herald — News · Local news · today Four Waverley councillors back Palestine pledge ahead of Israel debate • Four Waverley councillors have signed a pledge accusing Israel of genocide in Palestine ahead of a council debate on ethical procurement and investment.

Surrey Comet · Local news · yesterday Forgotten raid hero honoured with memorial more than 80 years after death • Corporal Richard Irvine Heard, a Royal Engineer wounded during the 1942 Bruneval Raid, has been honoured with a memorial at Surbiton Cemetery more than 80 years after his death.

Farnham Herald — News · Local news · today Luis Guembes murder trial nears verdict as jury hears closing arguments • The prosecution and defence have begun their closing speeches as the jury prepares to consider its verdicts in the trial of two teenagers accused of murdering 15-year-old Luis Guembes.

Surrey Comet · Local news · yesterday Little-known HMRC tax break could hand couples £1,260 – check if you qualify • Married couples and civil partners could claim up to £1,260 through Marriage Allowance. • Find out who qualifies and the April 2027 deadline.

Guildford Dragon · Local news · yesterday Dragon Review: The Picture of Dorian Gray – Yvonne Arnaud Theatre • By Barbara Ford The Picture of Dorian Gray is a solid attempt by Seán Aydon to translate Oscar Wilde’s famous unsettling novel of decadence to the stage.

Guildford Dragon · Local news · 2 days ago Proposed List of Honorary Aldermen Rejected • A list of seven former councillors nominated to become honorary aldermen was rejected by a majority of councillors at Tuesday’s (November 3) full meeting of Guildford Borough Council.

BBC News — Surrey · Local news · yesterday Demolition and rebuild of WW2 huts to get new cash • The huts, one housing a theatre, are "no longer suitable", Mole Valley District Council says.

What's on: next 14 days

A quick-view of 49 priority public listings from 49 tracked events over the next 14 days. Tap any item for the source and full details.

8 Nov · ACM Guildford - Academy of Contemporary MusicACM Guildford Open Day (Degrees) - 8th November 2026

11 Nov · Rik Medlik Building (University of Surrey)Adams-Sweeting Lecture by Sir Dermot Turing

14 Nov · Guildford CathedralAn Evening of Kate Bush at Guildford Cathedral

7 Nov · Code Ninjas Guildford UKCode Ninjas Guildford - Free Coding Session for Kids

13 Nov · Thirty3HzCrossy

8 Nov · G Live, GuildfordDoctor Richard Shepherd: Time of Death – More Unnatural Causes

18 Nov · G Live GuildfordGareth Malone - Sing-A-Long-A-Gareth: At The Movies

17 Nov at 19:00 · Holy Trinity ChurchGongbath Special Event at Holy Trinity Church, Guildford

7 Nov · G LiveGuildford Choral Autumn Concert - "Magnificat" - Beethoven, Mendelssohn and Rutter

14 Nov · Thirty3HzHouse Emporium Presents: MALPS

7 Nov · Holroyd ArmsJerry Lee Lewis vs ELVIS

10 Nov · Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Millbrook, GU1 3UX Guildford, United KingdomLittle Notes: 14mos-2.5yrs Autumn Term Pass

17 Nov · G Live, GuildfordProf Alice Roberts – From Cell to Civilisation - Guildford - TUES 17 NOV 2026

14 Nov · Star InnRob Clamp & The Ashmen

8 Nov · Yvonne Arnaud TheatreSo You Want to Play Detective: Guildford

7 Nov · G LiveSpiritual Healing Explained & Experienced at Winter Wellfest

6 Nov · Christ Church GuildfordUltimate Chill: The Piano Music of Ludovico Einaudi

7 Nov · G LiveYoga and Journaling at Winter Wellfest Guildford

13 NovStabat Mater by Pergolesi in Guildford

6 Nov · Woking Spiritualist ChurchPositive Vibrations. West African djembe drum circle⭐

17 Nov · Simply Dine Events & CaféCreative Stamping

11 Nov · Woking United Reformed ChurchLife drawing with model TBC

12 Nov · DoubleTree by Hilton WokingPower Up with Renewables - Woking

11 Nov · Church of the Good Shepherd PyfordPyrford & Wisley Village Show AGM

8 Nov · Woking TheatreRomesh Ranganathan Will Change Your Life

8 Nov · New Victoria TheatreRomesh Ranganathan Woking Tickets

14 Nov · WaterstonesSlow Burn Book Club - November 2026 - Woking

13 Nov · PirbrightStrong Through It: An Evening on Women's Health & Hormones with Judith Spruzs

19 Nov · KGW Family LawSurrey YRes Mediation Seminar

8 Nov · Cellar Magnifique Wine Bar, Cafe, and EventsSwing Into Festive Cheer

14 Nov · O'Neill’s WokingThe Lord John Band at O'Neill's, Woking

7 Nov · Unit F6Weekly Boxercise Class

7 Nov · Woking Park, WokingWoking Fireworks Extravaganza

6 Nov · Hilton WokingWoking Means Business 2026

7 NovOld Skool Bingo Sat 7th Nov Woking

8 NovPooch Weekend Love From Betty & Edwins Garden Centre Woking

14 Nov at 10:15Printmaking Christmas Cards with Jo Boddy

10 NovAnthem For Dissatisfaction Tue 10 Nov 2026 A defiant 'rip-roaring tour de force'.

10 NovLittle Notes: 14mos-2.5yrs Autumn Term Pass Fun-filled music classes for babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers Tue 10 Nov 2026

10 NovLittle Notes: 2.5-4.5yrs Autumn Term Pass Fun-filled music classes for babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers Tue 10 Nov 2026

10 NovLittle Notes: 5-14mos Autumn Term Pass Fun-filled music classes for babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers Tue 10 Nov 2026

15 NovLittle Wander presents Henry Paker: Pencil Case Sun 15 Nov 2026 Combining razor-sharp stand-up with live illustration.

12 NovMembership Madness Thu 12 Nov 2026 - Sat 14 Nov 2026 Find out more about becoming a Friend or Vanbrugh Supporter

8 NovSo You Want To Play Detective? Sun 8 Nov 2026 A live interactive show where the entire audience becomes the detective

10 NovThe Disappearing Man By Kenny Emson Tue 10 Nov 2026 - Sat 14 Nov 2026

11 NovYouth Theatre: Autumn Term (13-16yrs) Wed 11 Nov 2026 Youth Theatre for young people aged 13 to 16 years old.

6 NovEsher Rugby’s 2026 Fireworks Night

6–7 NovHayley Emma Studio: Contemporary Handwoven Textiles

6 NovWisley: Then and Now

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Did you know? · Surrey

Brooklands Museum in Weybridge is home to the UK's largest Concorde exhibit, including the test aircraft 'Delta Golf' restored by over a hundred volunteers.

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