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- Cameron's cabinet: A guide to who's who
- 13th May 2010
- Details of the Conservative-Liberal Democrat coalition government are beginning to emerge. Here is a guide to the key cabinet posts confirmed so far. In graphics: David Cameron's cabinet in full Conservative David Cameron was virtually unknown outside ...
- Campaign aims to cut water bills for Surrey residents
- 08th March 2010
- Water saving devices are being fitted into homes across Surrey to help households reduce their consumption. More than 1,000 homes in Redhill and Merstham are to benefit from the pilot Tap into Savings scheme. Water saving devices include timers, shower a...
- Speed cameras installed at Devil's Punchbowl
- 26th February 2010
- Speed cameras have been installed near a £371m tunnel being constructed in Surrey, to protect contractors. They have been put up at the southern end of the Hindhead Tunnel roadworks on the A3, to limit motorists' speed to a maximum 50mph. Surrey Sa...
- Headley Court to get 30 extra beds for injured soldiers
- 11th February 2010
- Thirty extra ward beds are to be provided at the rehabilitation centre in Surrey for wounded soldiers being nursed back to health. The government has announced the number of beds for patients needing the most intensive treatment at Headley Court will incr...
- Airtrack scheme faces more delays
- 05th February 2010
- A new delay has hit a planned £675m rail link between Heathrow Airport and stations in Berkshire and Surrey. A public inquiry into BAA's proposed Airtrack line has been put back until the autumn at the earliest so concerns about level crossings can ...
- Woking council's IT network fixed after computer virus
- 01st February 2010
- IT services at a Surrey council have returned to normal a week after a virus attack on its computer network. Staff at Woking Borough Council first realised something was wrong on 25 January when they were unable to use part of their computer system. The ...
- Flood-hit Surrey secures
- 21st January 2010
- An area of Surrey affected by flooding has been awarded money to improve watercourses and to review flood relief systems. Surrey Heath Borough Council secured a £30,000 grant from Defra to study the flooding problems in Chobham and the surrounding a...
- Engineers work to reconnect power
- 09th January 2010
- Engineers in Surrey are hoping to reconnect 150 homes which have been without power for three days. Southern Electric said engineers were working to restore power but were having difficulty travelling to rural parts of the county. The areas affected incl...
- Teams start Africa charity rally
- 15th December 2009
- A total of 50 teams have set off from Surrey to Cameroon to take part in a trans-continental car rally to raise £50,000 for charity. The drivers, in vehicles with 1-litre engines, started the Adventurists' 2009 Africa Rally at Dunsfold Park race tra...
- Backing for hospital bed cut plan
- 26th November 2009
- Measures to remove 14 beds at a community hospital in Surrey have won the backing of the county council's health scrutiny committee. The committee was "broadly supportive" of NHS Surrey's plans to end in-patient care at Cranleigh Village Hospita...
- Poppy Appeal tin thefts 'increasing'
- 22nd November 2009
- Charity fundraisers for the Royal British Legion have reported that more than 30 collection tins have been stolen in Surrey. The 33 Poppy Appeal tins were taken from supermarkets, shops, petrol stations, medical centres, cafes and churches around the coun...
- Hospital unveils single-sex wards
- 16th November 2009
- Four newly refurbished single-sex wards are being officially unveiled at Ashford Hospital in Surrey. The improvements on Chaucer, Dickens, Wordsworth and Fielding wards are part of a major ward improvement scheme at both Ashford and St Peter's Hospitals. ...
- Roadshows on flood defence plans
- 14th November 2009
- Roadshows on plans to build three more flood relief channels near the Thames are being held for people in Surrey who did not receive flyers. Consultation on the flood defence plans began in September, but many households did not get their Environment Agen...
- Security warning over lead thefts
- 14th November 2009
- A spate of lead thefts across west Surrey has led to police warnings to businesses and residents to protect their property. Police have dealt with incidents in which lead was taken from a boarded-up building in Merrow, from a school in Frimley, and from a...
- Public supports budget cap force
- 06th June 2009
- Police in Surrey are urging residents to sign a petition to help fight the government decision to cap its budget. The petition, on the Surrey Police Authority's website, has received more than 4,600 signatures since it was started last Thursday. The...
- Tories maintain control of Surrey
- 06th June 2009
- The Conservative Party has maintained its grip on Surrey County Council, despite losing three seats. The Tories won 56 seats, down from 59, the Residents' Association increased its number to nine and the Lib Dems gained one, taking their total to 13. ...
- Homes regeneration scheme starts
- 25th May 2009
- Work has started on a £50m regeneration scheme to replace unfit homes in an area of Staines in Surrey. Bulldozers have begun demolishing dwellings in Victory Close in Stanwell to make way for 52 new private and shared-ownership properties. The...
- 'Sherlock Holmes' violin created
- 23rd May 2009
- A violin made from a tree in the garden of author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's childhood home is to be played to mark the 150th anniversary of his birth. The violin was carved from the sycamore tree by Edinburgh-based luthier Steve Burnett. It was made ...
- Leonardo inventions go on display
- 23rd May 2009
- Life-sized models based on the designs of renaissance master Leonardo da Vinci are to go on show in Surrey. About 50 flight, war and civil engineering inventions will be on display at Woking's Lightbox gallery. The exhibition will also feature one o...
- Leisure Activities In Surrey
- 30th September 2008
- Surrey has a large number of top class sports clubs providing a wide range of sporting activities for locals and visitors. The county takes sport seriously and is the perfect setting for both indoor and outdoor sports. The annual Surrey Youth ...
- Enjoy The Rolling Hills Of Surrey
- 30th September 2008
- Surrey is the most wooded county in the United Kingdom and the County Council's emblem is quite appropriately a pair of interlaced oak leaves. The Surrey Hills "Area of Outstanding National Beauty" (AONB) is one of only 36 nationally prote...
- Days Out In Surrey
- 30th September 2008
- There is no shortage of fun days out in Surrey! From traditional towns to exciting theme parks and from stately homes to wildlife and river walks, it is easy to arrange a unique day out for the whole family. Spend the day at one of Surrey's ma...
- Historic Houses in Surrey
- 30th September 2008
- Hampton Court Palace was built in 1514 by Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop of York and chief minister to Henry VIII. The splendid Tudor buildings originally included apartments for use by King Henry, Catherine of Aragon and Princess Mary and the palace w...
- Accommodation In Surrey
- 30th September 2008
- Situated close to London and the M25, Surrey is the ideal destination for a weekend or mid-week break. Within easy reach of Gatwick and Heathrow, Surrey's bed and breakfasts provide convenient, comfortable accommodation combined with a warm welcome....
- Superb Hotels In Surrey
- 30th September 2008
- With it's abundance of market towns and picturesque villages, Surrey offers a wide range of accommodation to suit all tastes and pockets - from reasonably priced rural retreats to modern contemporary city hotels and cosy country inns to luxurious lakeside...
- Things To Do In Surrey
- 30th September 2008
- Surrey offers a huge number of good value attractions to suit all ages and tastes. All are within easy reach of most major road and rail routes which means less stress for the whole family. If you're tired of travelling by car, why not hire a ...
- Surrey's Markets And Shopping Centres
- 30th September 2008
- When it comes to good quality local produce, Surrey is a treasure trove of both award winning and traditional food and drink. From delicious English ales and wine to succulent Aberdeen Angus beef and fresh vegetables, Surrey has everything it takes ...
- History And Heritage Of Surrey
- 30th September 2008
- Since the earliest times, South East England has been a battleground for a succession of armies and invaders - Danes, Angles, Saxons and Romans. Today it is one of the most affluent areas of England, comprised of sloping hills, flower-filled fields ...
- Super Surrey
- 30th September 2008
- Just a stone's throw from London, Surrey is extremely popular for commuters and with many famous and popular attractions, it is a favourite destination for tourists and holidaymakers. There is no shortage of beautiful towns and villages in Surrey an...