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We re starting a new Local Plan to shape Reigate & Banstead to 2044
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| SurreyLive — Surrey News · yesterday Saga over preferred site for new £1.8bn Frimley Park Hospital continues with NHS to take public feedback• Campaigners against the proposed site claim it is unsafe |
 | SurreyLive — Surrey News · yesterday Heartbroken family missing cat for 10 years get call that's left them in 'disbelief'• Charlie the cat went missing in 2016 and her owners were 'heartbroken' – but over 10 years later the 'impossible' happened |
 | SurreyLive — Surrey News · Local news · yesterday All traffic blocked on Surrey M25 after serious crash near Godstone - recapped• All traffic is currently being held between J6 (Godstone) and J7 (M23) following a road traffic collision |
 | SurreyLive — Surrey News · Local news · yesterday History made as West Surrey Council votes to bring back Middlesex name• Calls for the change of name to be put to the public were rejected, but the Government still needs to approve it |
 | SurreyLive — Reigate · Local news · yesterday Missing teenage girl last seen at Surrey station and may not be travelling alone• Surrey Police have issued an appeal to help find the 15-year-old |
 | Future Surrey LGR hub RSS feed · Government and records · yesterday West Surrey takes further steps to secure a strong and sustainable future• The West Surrey Shadow Authority met on 30 July 2026 to continue preparations for the launch of the new West Surrey Council on 1 April 2027. |
 | SurreyLive — Surrey News · Local news · yesterday Petition calls for Ali G statue in Staines to 'embrace the attention with humour'• Ali G is back in the headlines in Staines |
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