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Woodend Road Car Park in Deepcut (image Google

Car park and land sold to ‘keep the lights on’ at bankruptcy threatened council

Renewable liquid fuels offer a low cost and hassle free solution

Rural households in Surrey more concerned about costs of switching to low carbon...

Crawley Town Hall. Image: GoogleMaps

Councillors agree to make case for new unitary authority with Reigate & Banstead

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Residents’ Association hold Nork and Tattenhams in by-election

Duncan Swift, partner and business restructuring, turnaround and rescue expert at UK top ten accountancy firm Azets

Summer holiday ‘carnage’ when consequences of VAT imposition on private schools ...

Russell Roof Tiles provided it's Lothian 145 Tiles for The Paddocks scheme in Ash Green

New sustainable development eases housing pressure in Guildford

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Spring Statement: relief but unconvinced - I’m still reeling from cuts

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PIP reforms - what changes to disability benefits could mean for you

The former teacher is banned from the profession. (Credit: kieurope/ Pixabay)

Council data says no overspill into state schools

Surrey residents can help by writing to their MP - Animal News Agency

'Allo 'Allo! star Vicki Michelle urges Surrey residents to write to their MP on ...

British Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivers a speech on economic growth for Britain at Siemens Healthineers on January 29, 2025 in Eynsham, England. (Photo by Peter Cziborra - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Chancellor only makes passing reference to Gatwick in growth speech

Surrey residents can help by writing to their MP - Animal News Agency

Stars including Ricky Gervais and Dame Judi Dench need help of Surrey residents ...

Pupils at Winchester College, one of the UK's most famous private schools

How Britons really feel about VAT on private school fees

A still from the video to Freezing This Christmas by Sir Starmer and the Granny Harmers

Who are Sir Starmer and the Granny Harmers?

Runnymede Borough Council. Picture courtesy of Google

Date for by-election set after death of councillor

A petition calling a general election has been signed by over 1 million people. Pictured: Keir Starmer. Photo: STEFAN ROUSSEAU/POOL/AFP via Getty Images

How online petitions work and what happens at a million signatures

Oil heated households call on the Labour government to keep a commitment made to hold a consultation on the rollout of renewable liquid fuels

Labour urged to keep promises made to oil heated households in Surrey

There have been concerns that private schools raising fees in response will edge out many families

Explainer Why private schools will be taking on the Government in legal battle

The winter fuel payment cut is hitting millions of pensioners

Union threatens legal action over Labour's Winter Fuel Payment cuts

36 per cent of those polled adopt a "you can't take it with you" approach, spending their cash while they can, rather than putting it aside for emergencies.

Almost a third of Brits find rainy day funds outdated

The Country Land and Business Association has launched a campaign to defend family farms and rural businesses in the South East following the Chancellor’s autumn budget. Picture contributed

Campaign launched to defend family farms and rural businesses

Rachel Reeves poses with the red Budget Box as she leaves 11 Downing Street to present the government's annual Autumn budget to Parliament (Photo: JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

UK families to get free cash as Household Support Fund is extended

Child plays with building blocks.

Watch: Measures for families announced in Rachel Reeves’ budget

Rachel Reeves poses with the red Budget Box as she leaves 11 Downing Street to present the government's annual Autumn budget to Parliament (Photo: JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Budget 2024: key takeaways as Reeves unveils £40 billion tax rise

Rachel Reeves, poses with the red Budget Box as she leaves 11 Downing Street to present the government's annual budget to Parliament in October 2024.

Watch: Potential tax rises and who could be worse off following budget

Surrey Heath ward member for Old Dean, Councillor Dave Hough (image SHLD)

Lib Dems win seat from the Tories

Chancellor Rachel Reeves prepares to give a speech at the Treasury in July 2024 (Photo: Jonathan Brady - Pool/Getty Images)

What to expect from Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ first Autumn Budget

Radical action is needed to tackle teacher recruitment and retention

Tackling the teacher recruitment and retention crisis: lessons for the new gover...

Sir Keir Starmer speaks at Prime Minister’s Questions.

Watch: Keir Starmer addresses reason for cuts to winter fuel allowance

The free school breakfast clubs will build on support for families already available, the Department for Education says

When Labour's free school breakfasts will start - what we know so far

Protester speaks at winter fuel cuts rally.

Watch: Rally against winter fuel cuts held outside Parliament

Man reacts to the government’s plans to make the winter fuel payment means tested.

Watch as members of the public react to the winter fuel cuts

A general view of BBC Broadcasting House, in central London. PIC: Lucy North/PA Wire

Why women are more likely to be prosecuted for licence fee evasion?

A TV licence is a legal requirement for anyone wanting to watch live TV on terrestrial channels, or online streaming. The fine for not having a licence is up to £1,000 plus any legal costs. Additional compensation may also be ordered.

The eye-opening number of TV licence prosecutions every week

The 300 new nurseries in primary schools are just phase one of the government's plan (Photo: Adobe Stock)

Labour's plan for creating 300 new nurseries in just one year

Jess Phillips MP speaking at The Rally Against Violence Towards Women and Girls at Labour conference.

Minister says stopping VAWG should be everyone’s “core business”

Defra underspend should be used to help farmers, says NFU (Photo by DANIEL LEAL/AFP via Getty Images)

Farm Diary: Defra underspend should be used to help farmers

Education secretary Bridget Phillipson says the current curriculum is holding both schools and children back (Photo: National World/Getty/Adobe Stock)

How Labour could overhaul England's 'outdated' curriculum and exams

Jordan Parlour called for attack on asylum seeker hotel.

Watch: Police arrest man who called for attack on asylum seeker hotel

Childcare costs have forced parents to reduce their working hours

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Household Support Fund decision looms as September deadline nears

Most UK schoolchildren are required to wear uniforms to school (Photo: National World/Adobe Stock/Getty)

Why Labour has promised to limit branded school uniform items

The Labour Party already have a number of policies in the works focused on reforming education (Photo: National World/Getty/Adobe Stock)

Teachers and schools set for big changes under Labour

Esher and Walton count, Monica Harding

Lib Dem Monica Harding becomes Esher and Walton's first non-Tory MP

Conservative candidate Jeremy Hunt arrives for the count for the Godalming and Ash constituency at The Edge Leisure Centre on July 05, 2024 in Haslemere, England. The incumbent MP for Godalming and Ash is Conservative Jeremy Hunt. Until the Prime Minister called this general election Hunt was the Chancellor of the Exchequer. (Photo by Rob Pinney/Getty Images)

Live Jeremy Hunt holds on to seat as Labour win General Election

German Observation Tower on south coast cliffs, Guernsey

Visit Guernsey to discover underground bunkers and WW2 history

Claire Tighe is the Labour candidate for Spelthorne. (Credit: Claire Tighe/Labour)

Meet the Spelthorne candidates vying to get your vote

Keir Starmer says he went to see Taylor Swift in concert and his favourite song is 'Change'. Credit: ODN/ Inset: Taylor Swift performs at Wembley Stadium on June 21, 2024 Picture: Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images

Watch: Keir Starmer took kids to Eras and reveals favourite Swift song

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Has adding VAT to private school fees blown Labour's chances in Surrey?
Labour’s proposal to add VAT to private school fees has ignited a fierce debate in Surrey, home to numerous prestigious independent schools. The policy, aimed a...

Will Forster Liberal Democrat Woking candidate

Woking candidates given 100 words to sell themselves to you

Sasha Khan

East Surrey candidates given 100 words to sell themselves to you

Jenn Gutierrez started having contractions during the Reputation set at Taylor Swift gig

I went into labour during a Taylor Swift gig and I kept dancing

The race has begun towards the General Election on July 4.

Watch: Latest odds on UK general election explained

Dogs at polling stations local elections 2023 (image: Chris Caulfield)

Five Surrey seats to watch in July's General Election

South West Surrey Jeremy Hunt. At 2019 general election count. Taken by LDR

Boundary changes mean South West Surrey constituency will cease to exist

Party Games (contributed pic)

Worthing date - Relishing role of “bumbling blusterer” Prime Minister

Tory canvasser removes Labour leaflet from letterbox.

Watch: Tory canvasser removes Labour leaflet from letterbox

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