Bringing centuries of Surrey records into the 21st century

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        August 30, 2026

Bringing centuries of Surrey records into the 21st century

Good Morning Surrey — 2026-08-30

Residents, researchers and history enthusiasts will soon find it easier than ever to explore Surrey’s rich heritage thanks to a major investment in a new...
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Bringing centuries of Surrey records into the 21st century
• Residents, researchers and history enthusiasts will soon find it easier than ever to explore Surrey’s rich heritage thanks to a major investment in a new collections management system at
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Surrey Comet · Local news · yesterday
How a row over a cottage's demolition inspired a feud and an iconic Bond villain
• Erno Goldfinger designed the likes of The Trellick Tower and lived in Hampstead but his feud with James Bond creator Ian Fleming inspired a famous villain.
Surrey Comet · Local news · yesterday
The Art Deco cinema that became an iconic venue played by Arctic Monkeys and Rihanna
• Once a grand 1930s cinema then a bingo hall and a legendary 80s venue The O2 Forum in Kentish Town is still hosting gigs.
Epsom & Ewell Times · Local news · yesterday
Bailiffs knocking on Council tax debtors in Epsom and Ewell
• Epsom & Ewell Borough Council passed 552 council tax debts on to bailiffs in 2025/26, according to new Freedom of Information data compiled by National Debtline as part of its annual
SurreyLive — Surrey News · Local news · yesterday
Breathalysers could be added to car ignitions in safety crackdown
• A coalition of police chiefs, road safety groups and motoring organisation the RAC are making the call
SurreyLive — Guildford · Local news · yesterday
Surrey housing expert give forecast on which areas will thrive in turbulent property market
• An expert from Savills has given SurreyLive his predications for the Surrey housing market
Guildford Dragon · Local news · 3 days ago
Notice: ‘One Guildford’ to Hold Inaugural Public Meeting – September 15
• One Guildford is a group of Guildford residents who welcome people of all colours, ethnicities and religions to live and work together in Guildford.
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Did you know? · Surrey
On this day in 1958, the Surrey Hills was designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the first such landscape to be designated in southern England.
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