Surrey Enterprise Business School: May 2016

Wednesday 25 May 2016

Legal & General understates chief executive's pay in annual report

L&G’s Nigel Wilson paid nearly £5.5m in 2015, rather than the previously disclosed £4.7m

Executive pay can be fiendishly hard to calculate and even harder for the public to comprehend – and now it seems that the same is true for the owners of one of the biggest fund managers in the UK.

Legal & General, the insurance company, has been forced to admit that it made a mistake in the pay of its chief executive Nigel Wilson when it published its annual report almost 10 weeks ago.

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from Business blog | The Guardian https://www.theguardian.com/business/blog/2016/may/25/legal-general-understates-chief-executives-pay-in-annual-report

Friday 20 May 2016

Asian stock markets rally ahead of G7 meeting – business live

Sunday 15 May 2016

Brexiters maintain stubborn mood in face of chilling EU warnings

Leave camp must be pretty pleased with how things are going, having positioned themselves as Ealing comedy underdogs

The Ealing comedy Passport to Pimlico is set in postwar London with austerity at its height. Inhabitants find that they can escape rationing because the district was once part of Burgundy during a conflict that has never formally ended. They set up their own kingdom within a kingdom, defiantly resisting attempts by Westminster to bludgeon them back into line.

The mood of stubborn resistance is summed up by one of the characters whose Englishness is called into question. “We always were English and we always will be English and it’s because we are English that we are sticking up for our right to be Burgundian.”

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from Business blog | The Guardian https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2016/may/15/brexit-maintain-stubborn-mood-chilling-eu-referendum-warnings

Monday 9 May 2016

Solar has a bright future in the UK despite Tory efforts to cloud the picture

The tough, innovative and resilient UK solar industry can outlast this government’s energy policies

King Canute is alive and well in Britain.

While solar energy has become a global success story over the past few years, with tumbling costs and exploding deployment, Britain, which was keen on the technology, has slammed on the brakes, casting a shadow over a sector which employed more than 30,000 people but is now shedding jobs by the thousand.

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from Business blog | The Guardian https://www.theguardian.com/business/2016/may/09/solar-bright-future-despite-uk-conservative-government

Saturday 7 May 2016

Cornish town bans new second homes to stop wealthy weekenders forcing out locals – but move 'could drive up prices'

from News http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/05/06/towns-ban-on-new-second-homes-could-drive-up-prices/

Watch: London's new mayor Sadiq Khan hails win as victory of 'hope over fear'

from News http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/05/07/watch-londons-new-mayor-sadiq-khan-hails-win-as-victory-of-hope/

BBC runs up £1 million bill moving staff five miles back to old offices they left two years ago

from News http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/05/07/bbc-runs-up-1-million-bill-moving-staff-five-miles-back-to-old-o/

Man jailed for underage sex with girl who 'craved father figure'

The 42-year-old defendant admitted charges of making indecent images and was found guilty on further counts of sexual activity with a girl aged under 16

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/man-jailed-underage-sex-girl-11294699

Friday 6 May 2016

London mayor election results: Sadiq Khan 'proud London has chosen hope over fear' as he wins landslide

from News http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/05/06/london-mayoral-election-results-what-time-will-the-votes-be-coun/

Michael Gove says David Cameron will be forced to take immediate steps to protect borders and national security in the days after a Brexit

from News http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/05/06/michael-gove-says-david-cameron-will-be-forced-to-take-immediate/

When are Prince Harry's Invictus Games and what are they?

from News http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/05/05/when-are-prince-harrys-invictus-games-and-what-are-they/

UK elections 2016 - results in full, map and find out who won in your local area

from News http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/05/06/uk-elections-2016---results-in-full-map-and-find-out-who-won-in/

Hillary Clinton to form "Republicans for Hillary" group to exploit furore over Donald Trump

from News http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/05/07/hillary-clinton-to-form-republicans-for-hillary-group-to-exploit/

This rural broadband betrayal is devastating for Tory heartlands

from News http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/05/07/this-rural-broadband-betrayal-is-devastating-for-tory-heartlands/

'Four more years', cheering supporters tell Barack Obama, aghast at the prospect of a Donald Trump presidency

from News http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/05/07/four-more-years-cheering-supporters-tell-barack-obama-aghast-at/

Autistic boy, 3, dies after punishing exercise at China centre

from News http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/05/07/autistic-boy-3-dies-after-punishing-exercise-at-china-centre/

Paul Ryan to meet Donald Trump as Republicans try to heal differences

from News http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/05/07/paul-ryan-to-meet-donald-trump-as-republicans-try-to-heal-differ/

'Absurd' ancient hammerhead reptile likened to one of Dr. Seuss' creations after fossil discovery

from News http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/05/07/absurd-ancient-hammerhead-reptile-likened-to-one-of-dr-seuss-cre/

Prince estate lawyers may get blood sample for possible paternity claims

from News http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/05/07/prince-estate-lawyers-may-get-blood-sample-for-possible-paternit/

Panama Papers whistle-blower breaks silence with manifesto, offers to help prosecutors

from News http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/05/07/panama-papers-whistle-blower-breaks-silence-with-manifesto-offer/

Trump to testify in Trump University California case lawsuit after Nov. 8 presidential vote

from News http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/05/07/trump-to-testify-in-trump-university-california-case-lawsuit-aft/

Sadiq Khan’s victory as London Mayor alarms American right as US liberals say result will resonate far beyond City Hall

from News http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/05/07/sadiq-khans-victory-as-london-mayor-alarms-american-right-as-us/

UK local elections 2016: Labour are 'not credible' under Jeremy Corbyn says shadow minister - but he refuses to resign

from News http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/05/06/uk-local-elections-results-2016-labour-suffers-meltdown-in-scotl/

Images show North Korea may be preparing fifth nuclear test, think tank says

from News http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/05/07/images-show-north-korea-may-be-preparing-fifth-nuclear-test-thin/

Switch children's TV straight off rather than giving a warning to avoid tantrums

from News http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/05/07/switch-childrens-tv-straight-off-rather-than-giving-a-warning-to/

Katie Hopkins vowed to humiliate herself in public if Sadiq Khan was elected London Mayor. Will she follow through?

from News http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/05/06/katie-hopkins-vowed-to-humiliate-herself-in-public-if-sadiq-khan/

Too easy to cry rape, says cleared footballer Cabral

from News http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/05/06/too-easy-to-cry-rape-says-cleared-footballer-cabral/

China bans live-streams of 'erotic' banana-eating in bid to crack down on 'inappropriate' content

from News http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/05/06/china-bans-live-streams-of-erotic-banana-eating-in-bid-to-crack/

Artist who created 'Spitting Image' Queen portrait unveils another painting of Her Majesty - and it looks exactly the same

from News http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/05/06/artist-who-created-spitting-image-queen-portrait-unveils-another/

Arsenio Hall sues Sinead O'Connor over inflammatory Prince Facebook claims

from News http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/05/06/arsenio-hall-sues-sinead-oconnor-over-inflammatory-prince-facebo/

400,000 families in UK towns and cities denied automatic 'fast' broadband by ministers

from News http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/05/06/400000-families-in-uk-towns-and-cities-denied-automatic-basic-br/

Chinese billionaire pays £5.5 million for 2,500 workers to take a mass holiday in Spain

from News http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/05/06/chinese-billionaire-pays-55-million-for-2500-workers-to-take-a-m/

Even Jemima Khan criticises her brother Zac's failed campaign for London mayor

from News http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/05/06/even-jemima-khan-criticises-her-brother-zacs-failed-campaign-for/

Top Republicans shun Donald Trump: the Bush family, Paul Ryan and Mitt Romney all refuse to support presidential candidate

from News http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/05/06/top-republicans-shun-trump/

Duchess of Cambridge's favourite bikini designer fights City banker's basement plan

from News http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/05/06/bikini-designer-melissa-odabash-fights-city-bankers-basement-pla/

Man survives nine hours trapped under thousands of tonnes of cheese

from News http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/05/06/man-survives-nine-hours-trapped-under-thousands-of-tonnes-of-che/

John Whittingdale to force BBC to reveal stars' pay

from News http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/05/06/john-whittingdale-to-force-bbc-to-reveal-stars-pay/

Michael Gove rules out running for Tory leader and says his friendship with David Cameron will survive the referendum

from News http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/05/06/michael-gove-rules-out-running-for-tory-leader-and-says-his-frie/

Local elections 2016: Conservatives hold Mole Valley DC as Dorking rejects town council idea

Tory Mole Valley District Council leader James Friend retained his seat and said the group would push ahead with programme

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/local-news/local-elections-2016-conservatives-hold-11284345

Local elections 2016: Conservatives maintain majority hold on new-look Woking Borough Council

Voters went to the polls on Thursday for the first time since the number of wards in Woking borough was slashed from 17 to 10

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/local-news/local-elections-2016-conservatives-maintain-11283904

Surrey's new police and crime commissioner David Munro vows to make Surrey Police 'a force to be proud of' after ousting Kevin Hurley

The Conservative candidate eventually bested Kevin Hurley by more than 40,000 votes after second choices were counted

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/surreys-new-police-crime-commissioner-11297412

Surrey's new police and crime commissioner David Munro vows to make Surrey Police 'a force to be proud of' after ousting Kevin Hurley

Tragic London Marathon soldier David Seath remembered at funeral as 'heroic' and 'inspirational' servant of his country

Hundreds of mourners attend the funeral of Royal Military Academy Sandhurst graduate Captain David Seath on Thursday

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/tragic-london-marathon-soldier-david-11296472

Tom Cruise and Rachel Weisz filming new movies in Surrey

Tom Cruise is filming a reboot of The Mummy in Farnham while Rachel Weisz will star in an adaptation of My Cousin Rachel being shot at West Horsley Place

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/tom-cruise-rachel-weisz-filming-11288922

Meet the first-time Peregrine falcon parents raising their family hundreds of feet above Woking town centre

Thousands have watched live video from a nest box set up in Export House documenting the fledgling family's progress

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/meet-first-time-peregrine-falcon-11295193

UK elections 2016 - full results, map and find out who won in your area

from News http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/05/05/uk-local-elections-results-2016-what-time-will-we-find-out-who-h/

UK local elections results: Andy Burnham could quit shadow cabinet to be Manchester mayor as Labour predicted to lose 100 seats

from News http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/05/05/uk-local-elections-2016-follow-the-latest-results-and-news/

Scottish Parliament Elections 2016: Follow the latest news as the SNP look set for another rout

from News http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/05/05/scottish-parliament-elections-2016-follow-the-latest-news-as-the/

What time are the London mayoral election results - and will Sadiq Khan or Zac Goldsmith win?

from News http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/05/03/when-is-the-london-mayoral-election-should-i-vote-for-sadiq-khan/

Ministers halt automatic broadband roll-out for rural families because 'not everyone wants to be connected'

from News http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/05/05/ministers-halt-automatic-broadband-roll-out-for-rural-families-b/

Thaikhun restaurant opens its doors in Guildford

The interior and the menu of the of the Friary Street branch are inspired by Thailand's street markets

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/whats-on/food-drink-news/thaikhun-restaurant-opens-doors-guildford-11294598

Vauxhall station fire: Guard cheers up delayed South West Trains passengers with fun quiz during widespread disruption

South West Trains passengers took to Twitter to thank the guard for brightening up their day as the service was beset by delays and cancellations

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/vauxhall-station-fire-guard-cheers-11296282

'Explosions' heard by neighbour as fire took hold at Chertsey industrial site

An eyewitness to the recycling container blaze watched as a huge plume of black smoke rose up into the sky

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/explosions-heard-neighbour-fire-took-11295366

Weather forecast: Hottest day of 2016 so far as mercury hits 22.6C in Charlwood - but temperatures also spark storm warning

The beautiful spring weather in Surrey is expected to continue into the weekend - but it may even bring a thundery shower or two as well

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/weather-forecast-hottest-day-2016-11295438

Labour’s deputy, a former CPS chief and the hidden papers on failed sex case

from News http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/05/05/labours-deputy-a-former-cps-chief-and-the-hidden-papers-on-faile/

Who will be Donald Trump's running mate?

from News http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/05/05/who-will-be-donald-trumps-running-mate/

Paul Ryan joins Bush family and Mitt Romney in refusing to support Donald Trump

from News http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/05/05/paul-ryan-joins-bush-family-and-mitt-romney-in-refusing-to-suppo/

Patients’ life-and-death wishes 'overlooked amid surging demand'

from News http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/05/05/patients-life-and-death-wishes-overlooked-amid-surging-demand/

Shakespeare's Globe risks wrath after installing 'sixth form disco'

from News http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/05/05/shakespeares-globe-risks-wrath-after-installing-sixth-form-disco/

UK elections: Zac Goldsmith most likely to lose out after Barnet voting failures

from News http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/05/05/local-elections-scottish-uk-london-mayor-sadiq-khan-zac-goldsmit/

Who is Zac Goldsmith, what is his manifesto and should I vote for him in the London Mayoral Election?

from News http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/05/03/who-is-zac-goldsmith-what-is-his-manifesto-and-should-i-vote-for/

Who is Sadiq Khan, what is his manifesto and should I vote for him in the London Mayoral Election?

from News http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/05/03/who-is-sadiq-khan-what-is-his-manifesto-and-should-i-vote-for-hi/

Authorities paint optical illusions on roads to slow drivers down

from News http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/05/05/authorities-paint-optical-illusions-on-roads-to-slow-drivers-dow/

Dozens feared dead in air strike on northern Syria refugee camp

from News http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/05/05/dozens-feared-dead-in-new-air-strike-on-syrian-refugee-camp/

Prime Ministers listen too much to voters, complains EU's Juncker

from News http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/05/05/prime-ministers-listen-too-much-to-voters-complains-eus-juncker/

Kim Jong-un expected to 'promote his sister' at North Korea's first party congress for 36 years

from News http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/05/05/kim-jong-un-to-use-party-congress-to-consolidate-power/

When and what are the Scottish Parliament Elections 2016 and what are the latest polls?

from News http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/05/03/when-and-what-are-the-scottish-parliament-elections-2016-and-wha/

Transgender woman subjected to vicious abuse on train - as other passengers sit in silence

from News http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/05/05/transgender-woman-subjected-to-vicious-abuse-on-train---as-other/

Donald Trump’s core supporters are just like those who back Ukip in Britain

from News http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/05/05/the-secret-of-donal-trumps-success-is-to-have-focused-on-the-vot/

London Marathon death: Capt David Seath hailed a hero at his funeral

from News http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/05/05/london-marathon-death-capt-david-seath-hailed-a-hero-at-his-fune/

Colombian castaway rescued off Hawaii after two months at sea

from News http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/05/05/colombian-castaway-rescued-off-hawaii-after-two-months-at-sea/

'They wanted blood': elderly villagers revolt at parish council meeting and overthrow 'newbie' councillors for solar farm and modernisation plans

from News http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/05/05/elderly-villagers-overthrow-parish-council-of-newbies-amid-bitte/

Matt cartoons, May 2016

from News http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/04/30/matt-cartoons-may-2016/

Scandal hit police force rocked by claims of second affair among senior officers

from News http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/05/05/scandal-hit-police-force-rocked-by-claims-of--second-affair-amon/

Barnet voting failures: Zac Goldsmith most likely to lose out from Tory borough blunders

from News http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/05/05/barnet-voting-failures-zac-goldsmith-most-likely-to-lose-out-in/

Syrians fleeing Aleppo join thousands stranded on Jordan border

from News http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/05/05/syrians-fleeing-aleppo-join-thousands-stranded-on-jordan-border/

English National Opera unveils plans for sex, silence and Hollywood stars

from News http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/05/05/english-national-opera-unveils-plans-for-sex-silence-and-hollywo/

South Yorkshire Police chief 'would welcome' Battle of Orgreave review

from News http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/05/05/south-yorkshire-police-chief-would-welcome--battle-of-orgreave-r/

No one ever says it, but in many ways global warming will be a good thing

from News http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/05/05/no-one-ever-says-it-but-in-many-ways-global-warming-will-be-a-go/

Metal drain impact caused fuel tanker to spill 150l of petrol in Stanwell

"A tanker driver drove over a metal drain and it popped up and smashed into the tank," said a firefighter

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/metal-drain-impact-caused-fuel-11294436

Former Top Gear presenters spotted racing cars for new show at airfield

Jeremy Clarkson and Richard Hammond were seen tearing up the tarmac at the airport near Yateley

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/former-top-gear-presenters-spotted-11293450

Surrey Cricket face anxious wait over recovery of Zafar Ansari

Unlucky Zafar will be given every chance to be fit for clash with champions Yorkshire at Headingley

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/sport/other-sport/cricket/surrey-cricket-face-anxious-wait-11291145

Biometric passport rule for British travellers flying to US could hit thousands of family holidays

With 3.8 million British travellers to the US each year, the number of people who have still have older-passports could run into the thousands

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/biometric-passport-rule-british-travellers-11293928

University of Surrey ranked as '10th worst for unresolved student complaints'

University of Surrey said it takes all student complaints "seriously" and has "robust procedures" to make sure they're handled quickly

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/university-surrey-ranked-10th-worst-11287585

McLaren-Honda double points finish could mark breakthrough

Only a thirsty Honda engine prevented Fernando Alonso and Jenson Button's efforts at Russian Grand Prix yielding greater rewards

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/sport/other-sport/motorsport/mclaren-honda-double-points-finish-11290861

Motorcyclist taken to hospital after swerving to avoid deer in Horley

The rider suffered shoulder injuries after coming off his bike on the A23 Bonehurst Road

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/motorcyclist-taken-hospital-after-swerving-11292864

Charity walk will remember Camberley aid worker who was shot dead in Africa

Sean Devereux was killed in Somalia in January 1993, but he leaves a lasting legacy, as many African children continue to benefit from better care and education

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/charity-walk-remember-camberley-aid-11291270

Mall Camberley £5m revamp to be put forward to planning chiefs

The scheme to upgrade the shopping centre is recommended for approval when it is considered by the council's planning committee next week

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/mall-camberley-5m-revamp-put-11291246

Local elections 2016: Conservatives maintain firm grip on Runnymede Borough Council

Voters went to the polls in 14 of the local authority's 42 wards on Thursday

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/local-news/local-elections-2016-conservatives-maintain-11284349

Vauxhall station line-side fire leaves South West Trains passengers 'stuck like sweaty sardines'

Commuters were left "stuck like sweaty sardines" after a line-side fire at Vauxhall railway station saw half South West Trains main lines to London blocked

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/vauxhall-station-line-side-fire-11289374

Local elections 2016: Tandridge District Council leader beaten by residents' group candidate

From helping Davina McCall with personal fitness training to beating the Tory leader of Tandridge District Council - new councillor Jackie Wren admitted she was "shell-shocked"

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/local-news/local-elections-2016-tandridge-district-11284131

Thursday 5 May 2016

Councillor calls for full electrification of North Downs railway line

“We believe a fully electrified service will offer passengers quicker, more reliable and better connected services," said Cllr Mike Goodman

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/councillor-calls-full-electrification-north-11291575

Frightened Chertsey families fled homes on Christmas Eve after burglar's 'aggressive and violent' banging on window

Connor Smith, of Woodyers Close in Wonersh, was jailed for burgling two flats while drunk on his way home from a Christmas party

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/frightened-chertsey-families-fled-homes-11288421

Local elections 2016: Tories maintain firm grip on Runnymede Borough Council

Voters went to the polls in 14 of the local authority's 42 wards on Thursday

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/local-news/local-elections-2016-tories-maintain-11284349

Vauxhall station fire: South West Trains plan to resume 'normal service' on Friday after line-side fire misery

South West Trains confirmed that while trains will continue to be affected into Thursday evening, normal service is expected to resume on Friday morning

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/vauxhall-station-fire-south-west-11291520

Pair jailed for parts in bungled raid on Denbies Wine Estate worth £26,000

'Significant planning' had gone into Stephen Meechan and Lee Panners' strike on the famous wine estate in Dorking, said the judge

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/pair-jailed-parts-bungled-raid-11291523

Staff recount desperate efforts to save man who died after collapsing at Woking railway station

A member of station staff described the response by ambulance crews as "amazing" as they battled to save the 61-year-old man

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/staff-recount-desperate-efforts-save-11290706

Rare plant 'close to imminent threat of extinction' discovered at Thursley nature reserve

The discovery of the Shepherds Cress has left one land management adviser feeling "over the moon" and another "tickled pink"

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/rare-plant-close-imminent-threat-11289998

Woman seriously ill after being found lying unconscious in wooded area of Shepperton

The woman in her 20s had to be resuscitated at Charlton Lane by paramedics and is recovering in hospital

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/woman-seriously-ill-after-being-11288833

Appeal launched after Billy the goat 'stolen and driven away in car' from Godstone

The animal was taken from Godstone Hill on Saturday morning, and was seen in a blue Vauxhall Astra which is not said to be insured or taxed

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/appeal-launched-after-billy-goat-11289057

Member of Surrey Police staff denies charge of common assault

Alan Bawden-Smith appeared before magistrates on Thursday following an incident in Redhill back in April

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/member-surrey-police-staff-denies-11290152

M&S' Percy Pigs have changed! See what the supermarket has done to him

Marks and Spencer has given our favourite sweets a makeover but what's different about Percy?

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/whats-on/food-drink-news/ms-percy-pigs-changed-see-11289191

15 stunning National Trust sites to explore with your family in Surrey

A snapshot at some of Surrey's most beautiful National trust properties and gardens on your doorstep

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Vauxhall station fire leaves South West Trains passengers 'stuck like sweaty sardines'

Spider-Man Tom Holland to host private screening of Captain America: Civil War - how to get tickets

Find out how you can get tickets to the private Captain America screening this Sunday - you need to act quickly

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Watch clever trainee Surrey Search and Rescue dog try to find reporter

Trainee rescue dog Buzz got some practise for his vital future career when he searched for a Get Surrey journalist in the woods

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'Momentous occasion' as Royal guest opens new £30 million Farnham Road Hospital development

The new facility in Guildford aims to provide "crucial hospital based support" to people with mental health issues

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Weather forecast: Toxic smog warning as temperatures in Surrey heat up

People prone to lung conditions and in bad health are being warned to take precautions by experts as air pollution rises

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Stray of the Day: Harry

Get Surrey searches for loving fur-ever homes for stray and unwanted pets

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Godalming given lesson as Merstham win Surrey Senior Cup final

Devastating opening spell rocks Andy Hunt's Gs as superior class shows in county showpiece

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Lucky customers get sneak peek of Thaikhun restaurant ahead of official opening

Thai restaurant chain Thaikhun will open in Guildford town centre on Friday, May 6

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Woking FC plaque commemorates WWI victim Evelyn Lintott

He was the only Cards player to ever become a full England international, but Lintott lost his life during the Battle of the Somme in 1916

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10 pubs to pop into along the Woking Bikeathon route

Cheer on and celebrate the annual charity event from these well-placed pubs

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Police appeal to trace two missing young sisters last seen in Camberley

The sisters, aged five and 12, were last seen in the town on Sunday and are believed to be with their biological mother

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Vauxhall station fire causes huge delays on South West Trains services to London

London commuters are being left to deal with travel chaos as many trains are cancelled and delays extend to London underground

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Jailed gang's bank accounts emptied and motors sold following £1.3m drugs bust

The trio were stripped of £127,000 of cash and assets gained through their crimes as they continued to serve a sentence of more than 26 years between them

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Wednesday 4 May 2016

Jeremy Hunt told off at Commons for 'fiddling' with mobile phone

Speaker of the House John Bercow branded Mr Hunt's behaviour "rank discourtesy" and reminded members to maintain decorum

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/jeremy-hunt-told-commons-fiddling-11285726

Call Fireman Sam! 17 bizarre rescues by Surrey firefighters

From a teenager stuck on a gazebo and a man who burned his crumpets, to ungrateful sheep and firefighters left stumped by a tree rescue

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Duchess of Cambridge wanted to 'run around' at opening of Hampton Court's Magic Garden

The princess also revealed that a new hamster called Marvin had joined the Royal household!

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/duchess-cambridge-wanted-run-around-11284836

10 things to do in Surrey and Hampshire this weekend, May 7-8

A guide to what's going on, things to do, events and family attractions this weekend

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Tadworth van fire sees roaring flames coming from vehicle

A passer-by stopped to check if the driver and passengers were safely out of the vehicle

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/tadworth-van-fire-sees-roaring-11284243

Man collapses and woman treated for chest pain at Woking railway station

A man was taken to hospital in a serious condition after he "stopped breathing", while a woman with chest pain was treated as a "precautionary" measure

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/man-collapses-woman-treated-chest-11284340

Jury unable to reach verdict in North Street careless driving trial

Justin Wells had denied a charge of causing the death of 70-year-old Jane Hobbs by careless driving

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/jury-unable-reach-verdict-north-11284432

Merrow travellers ordered to move on from park-and-ride site

Six caravans were still at the site on Wednesday afternoon, after the travellers were ordered to leave by Guildford Borough Council

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/merrow-travellers-ordered-move-park-11284326

Southern conductors' strike action postponed for a week

Next week's strikes by Southern guards over driver-only operated trains have been postponed to a single date later in May

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Star Wars Millennium Falcon in Surrey for Episode VIII filming

The as yet untitled Episode VIII of the Star Wars franchise is due in cinemas December 2017

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Star Wars Millennium Falcon has landed in Surrey for filming of Episode VIII

Barclays offers first-time buyers deposit-FREE mortgages - with one condition

The new deal could see first-time buyers able to borrow more money

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/barclays-offers-first-time-buyers-11280545

Cycling events around Surrey and Hampshire 2016

A guide to cycling events you can take part in or watch around Surrey and Hampshire this year

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/cycling-events-around-surrey-hampshire-11211097

Woking magician assaulted when seeking crack cocaine after street performance

The street performer was punched and kicked to the ground - before being rescued by a taxi driver in Woking town centre

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Woking magician assaulted after seeking crack cocaine during street performance

Stray of the Day: Moses

Get Surrey searches for loving fur-ever homes for stray and unwanted pets

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/lifestyle/stray-of-the-day-moses-11282367

21 pubs with children's play areas around Surrey and Hampshire

A guide to family-friendly pubs with gardens and children's play area around Surrey and Hampshire

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YMCA East Surrey fun run sees more than one thousand runners take part

Around 1,500 adults and children took part in the fundraising races in Reigate's Priory Park on Sunday

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Barclays offers first-time buyers deposit-FREE mortgages - with one condition

The new deal could see first-time buyers able to borrow more money

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/barclays-offers-first-time-buyers-11280545

Farnham to Alton railway line reopens after landslip repairs

Network Rail engineers worked over the bank holiday weekend to fix the embankment following the full line closure last month

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/farnham-alton-railway-line-reopens-11279883

Little Street play centre recovers from theft and vandalism

"We had never been the victims of crime before, so it felt like opening the business had been a bad omen"

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Tuesday 3 May 2016

Local elections 2016: Candidates and parties set out their stall for council votes

It's voting time again this week for six of Surrey's local authorities

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/local-elections-2016-candidates-parties-11279808

Star Wars and H.G. Wells sci-fi theme for Woking Party in the Park

Families can enjoy a meteoric day of time travel, space-age fun, live performances and the return of the Ambassadors Big Screen

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/whats-on/family-kids-news/star-wars-hg-wells-sci-11277359

Refurbished Stoke Park paddling pool reopened in time for summer

The pool, which has been open for more than 80 years, has undergone a make-over

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/whats-on/family-kids-news/refurbished-stoke-park-paddling-pool-11278309

Local elections 2016: All you need to know about the Mole Valley District Council candidates

We've pulled together all the information you need to know ahead of the vote on May 5

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/local-news/local-elections-2016-you-need-11262680

Limbcare charity donations theft 'completely out of order'

Money was only left at the charity's offices overnight as volunteers had been unable to get to the bank in time

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/limbcare-charity-donations-theft-completely-11278302

Star Wars Day: Imagine if the Force was strong in Surrey!

Stunning CGI images show how the unmistakable machines and aircraft from Star Wars might appear in Surrey

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/whats-on/film-news/star-wars-day-imagine-force-10611590

Children in back of M25 hijacked car found dumped at retirement village

A major police search is ongoing to track down suspects seen jumping from a vehicle on the hard shoulder, before a carjacking took place on a nearby slip road

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/children-back-m25-hijacked-car-11278921

Leicester City's Premier League title triumph lands Guildford man with £112,500 winnings from 1500-1 bet

Graham Sharpe was among many people having a Vardy party on Monday night

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/leicester-citys-premier-league-title-11279191

Local elections 2016: All you need to know about the Mole Valley District Council candidates

We've pulled together all the information you need to know ahead of the vote on May 5

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1,000 homes 'vision' for golf course green belt land in Merrow

The proposal for Clandon Golf Club was absent from the recent iteration of Guildford's draft local plan for the borough

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/1000-homes-vision-golf-course-11275807

Local elections 2016: All you need to know about the Runnymede Borough Council candidates

We've pulled together all the information you need to know ahead of the vote on May 5

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Youngsters in back of M25 hijacked car found dumped at retirement village

16 places to cool down with delicious ice cream in Surrey

Things are heating up so it is about time we lapped up some of Surrey's best ice creams

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McLaren 650S Spider crashes into tree just MINUTES after owner celebrated delivery with champagne!

The Woking-made supercar was left wrecked after the incident just moments after it was delivered to its new home

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/mclaren-650s-spider-crashes-tree-11277852

Local elections 2016: All you need to know about the Elmbridge Borough Council candidates

We've pulled together all the information you need to know ahead of the vote on May 5

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Local elections 2016: All you need to know about the Elmbridge Borough Council candidates

We've pulled together all the information you need to know ahead of the vote on May 5

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18 beaches within easy reach of Surrey and north-east Hampshire

Enjoy a family day out at one of these beaches dotted along the south east coast

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Zane Gbangbola's parents demonstrate for legal aid at Magna Carta sculpture

Kye Gbangbola and Nicole Lawler were joined by supporters and members of campaign group Truth About Zane at the sculpture in Runnymede Pleasure Grounds

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/zane-gbangbolas-parents-demonstrate-legal-11275294

Surbiton railway station alert after man in wheelchair fell on tracks

The man suffered minor injuries, according to police, after falling from the platform at around 1pm on Tuesday

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Surbiton railway station alert as man in wheelchair fell on tracks

Zane Gbangbola's parents demonstrate at Magna Carta sculpture for legal aid

A3 crash between van and motorbike causes tailbacks to Milford

Ambulance attended the scene of the collision on the A3 northbound at Compton on Tuesday morning

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/a3-crash-between-van-motorbike-11277544

Weather forecast: Sizzling Surrey heatwave sees parts of the county forecast to be hotter than the Mediterranean

Temperatures will peak at 23C (73F) and will continue into next week - hotter than the predicted forecast for Ibiza

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Local elections 2016: All you need to know about the Woking Borough Council candidates

We've pulled together all the information you need to know ahead of the vote on May 5

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Former water polo player to take on three of Europe's toughest swims

Mickey Helps from Epsom will take part in the The Three Swims of Europe over summer in memory of his former teammate Mark Shepherd

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/former-water-polo-player-take-11269837

Thorpe Park postpones opening date of Derren Brown's Ghost Train with just days to go

Derren Brown's Ghost Train will not be ready in time for its anticipated launch date, Thorpe Park has announced

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/whats-on/family-kids-news/thorpe-park-postpones-opening-date-11274915

Tunsgate's C&H Fabrics to relocate after High Street restoration work damages footfall

C&H Fabrics Manager, Gail Pollard, said the new White Lion Walk store, which will be called Closs and Hamblin, will have a "wonderful new look" following a rebrand

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Fairport Convention set for 50th anniversary Camberley Festival

British folk-rock pioneers Fairport Convention and performances by The Vienna Festival Ballet will mark the 50th anniversary of Camberley Theatre

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/fairport-convention-set-50th-anniversary-11273183

Monday 2 May 2016

Hopes for historic path from Chertsey to Thorpe to be restored

Chertsey resident Mark Onley wants the council to get behind him in reviving Monks Walk, which he described as a "treacherous trek"

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/hopes-historic-path-chertsey-thorpe-11272542

Drone bought with Grant Broster fundraising donations to help at fire service incidents

The drones will be used in partnership with Surrey Search and Rescue during flooding, major incidents and searches for missing people

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/drone-bought-grant-broster-fundraising-11263832

Roadworks hotspots show Surrey and Hampshire at top of list

Is the south east really one of the worst area's of the country for roadworks?

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/roadworks-hotspots-show-surrey-hampshire-11257673

Ashford car park drama as man brought down from roof by police

Police and paramedics were seen around the main Church Road car park after lunchtime on Monday

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/ashford-car-park-drama-man-11274035

London Underground's hidden history found in museum tours

Take a look at demolished, abandoned and re-imagined Tube stops, some of which can be visited in new tours

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/nostalgia/london-undergrounds-hidden-history-found-11272895

A3 crash driver recalls 'seeing trees upside down' as van rolled

Nigel Bray and his passenger were worried about steam coming from the engine but they managed to climb through one of the vehicle's windows

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/a3-crash-driver-recalls-seeing-11272788

Traveller pitches would 'destroy small part of open countryside'

Despite an "immediate and pressing need" for traveller sites in Mole Valley, a planning inspector found no advantages in the plans for four pitches comprising a mobile home, touring caravan, day room, septic tank and parking allocation

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/traveller-pitches-would-destroy-small-11272770

Farnham marks 100th anniversary of world's first two-minute silence

A parade featuring marching bands was followed by a two-minute silence and then a May Day fair

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/farnham-marks-100th-anniversary-worlds-11271618

SATs exams prompt school 'strikes' and support for Let Our Kids Be Kids campaign

The Standard Assessment Tests are carried out three times for children aged between six and 14

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/sats-exams-prompt-school-strikes-11271026

Sushi burgers and hedgehog bread served in viral video recipes

Two former Guildford County School pupils have put a spin on the viral video food craze through their online channels Food Envy and Twisted

from getsurrey - News http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/whats-on/food-drink-news/sushi-burgers-hedgehog-bread-served-11264254

Run Frimley 2016: Hundreds rub in Jungle Book fancy dress

The event, which celebrated its 10th year, raises money for a dedicated breast care centre at Frimley Park Hospital

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Motorcyclist killed in A22 Caterham bypass crash

Surrey Police said it appeared no other vehicles had been involved in the fatal incident

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