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September 22, 2026

Mother of 20-year-old who saved lives through organ donation after sudden death says it 'provided comfort in darkest days'

Good Morning Surrey — 2026-09-22

Jamie-Luke Laugharn was rushed to Royal Surrey in critical condition and it later became clear he would not survive
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Mother of 20-year-old who saved lives through organ donation after sudden death says it 'provided comfort in darkest days'

Mother of 20-year-old who saved lives through organ donation after sudden death says it 'provided comfort in darkest days'

• Jamie-Luke Laugharn was rushed to Royal Surrey in critical condition and it later became clear he would not survive

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Council poised to set aside £150k to support vulnerable Surrey residents this winter
SurreyLive — Surrey News · yesterday

Council poised to set aside £150k to support vulnerable Surrey residents this winter

• The scheme can help towards fuel bills, food and support for parents

'Thriving' Surrey school to admit new pupils as part of major expansion
SurreyLive — Reigate · yesterday

'Thriving' Surrey school to admit new pupils as part of major expansion

• The Reigate independent school is expanding its age range

Lloyds Bank two-week warning over 'notice of closure' messages
SurreyLive — Surrey News · yesterday

Lloyds Bank two-week warning over 'notice of closure' messages

• A key October date is coming up relating to the change

Orange October Will Help Disabled Children Play and Thrive
Guildford Dragon · Local news · yesterday

Orange October Will Help Disabled Children Play and Thrive

• Challengers, the children’s charity, is inviting the people of Guildford, Farnham and beyond to take part in Orange October – a month-long fundraising campaign that turns everyday activities orange to support inclusive play for disabled children and young people.
• Throughout October, the charity is encouraging people to get involved in any way they choose.

Epsom’s Rainbow questions persist as £4.7m revamp advances
Epsom & Ewell Times · Local news · yesterday

Epsom’s Rainbow questions persist as £4.7m revamp advances

• Places Leisure has detailed improvements at Epsom’s Rainbow Leisure Centre but questions remain over the discovery of substantial dilapidations at the end of the previous operator’s tenure – and who

Flames Make It a Weekend Cup Clean Sweep at Nottingham
Guildford Dragon · Local news · yesterday

Flames Make It a Weekend Cup Clean Sweep at Nottingham

• Guildford Flames produced an impressive road performance on Sunday afternoon, beating the Nottingham Panthers 4–1 at the Motorpoint Arena to make it back-to-back Challenge Cup victories.
• The Flames made the perfect start when Karl Boudrias opened the scoring at 13:39 of the first period to give Guildford a 1–0 lead at the first intermission.

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