A coroner criticises existing anti-lock brake and under-run bar regulations following a fatal M25 crash, urging an urgent review of safety standards to prevent future tragedies. Learn why current rules are deemed insufficient.
A Guildford councillor urges action on ‘falling down’ empty council homes. Discover the impact of derelict properties, the benefits of renovation, and risks of inaction on local housing and communities.
A 39-year-old Surrey man is in custody for an ‘horrendous’ waste dump in Oxfordshire. Discover the definition, severe environmental risks, and legal consequences of fly-tipping.
Explore how Surrey residents, including a single mum, business owner, and farmers, anticipate and react to the upcoming budget. Understand their diverse local perspectives.
Discover how Surrey’s rental market has experienced up to a 5% increase in just 12 months, impacting affordability and local economies. Understand the implications for tenants and the housing market.
The death of French national Théophile Kaliviotis at a migrant facility near Gatwick on October 27, 2024, highlights concerns about conditions and oversight in such centres.
Council faces immense pressure from high homeless demand, leading to a projected £895k overspend on temporary accommodation. Explore the financial strain and societal challenges.
Local council plans a Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) to stop pavement parking, aiming for safer streets and better accessibility. Learn about benefits, challenges, and impacts.
Discover the complex, weeks-long process of tuning a cathedral organ, like Guildford’s 4,000-pipe instrument. Learn about the challenges of temperature, the team effort, and the benefits of perfect harmony.
Godstone businesses show resilience, planning successful Christmas events despite a major sinkhole-induced road closure. Learn how local attractions and pubs are adapting to diversions.
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