Surrey News
News
Surrey County Council declares a climate emergency, approving an ambitious £100 million plan to achieve carbon neutrality by 2035. Meanwhile, emergency services responded to a major fire at a warehouse in Woking, with no injuries reported but significant damage to the industrial estate.
Business News
Guildford-based video games giant Supermassive Games announces a major expansion, creating 150 new jobs in its next-gen VR development division. In Weybridge, McLaren Automotive secures £75 million in government funding for its new electric vehicle research facility.
Economic News
Surrey's economy grows by 3.9% year-on-year, outpacing the national average, with strong performance in tech and professional services. However, rising commercial rents in prime locations like Guildford and Esher spark concerns among small businesses.
Political News
Controversy erupts over plans to expand Heathrow Airport's flight paths over Surrey, with local MPs and residents' groups threatening legal action. The county council votes next week on whether to formally oppose the expansion.
Election News
With county council elections approaching in May 2026, recent polls show Conservatives and Liberal Democrats in a dead heat. Key battlegrounds include Reigate and Epsom, where green belt development dominates debates.
Employment News
Unemployment remains at a record low of 1.9%, though skills shortages persist in engineering and healthcare sectors. A new digital skills academy opens in Farnham, offering 500 training places in AI and cybersecurity.
Business News
Shares in Surrey-based companies outperform the FTSE 100, with Guildford's cybersecurity firm Darktrace seeing a 7% rise following new government contracts. Wisley-based pharmaceutical company Prokarium gains 12% after successful vaccine trials.
Forecast
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Mon (Jun 16): Sunny, 24°C
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Tue (Jun 17): Cloudy, 22°C
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Wed (Jun 18): Light rain, 20°C
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Thu (Jun 19): Thunderstorms, 18°C
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Fri (Jun 20): Sunny intervals, 21°C
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Sat (Jun 21): Warm, 25°C
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Sun (Jun 22): Sunny, 27°C
Entertainment News
The newly refurbished Yvonne Arnaud Theatre in Guildford announces a star-studded autumn season featuring Judi Dench in "A Little Night Music". Meanwhile, Surrey's own Tom Odell will a special homecoming concert at Sandown Park.
Upcoming Events in Surrey
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June 28-22: Guildford Fringe Festival (Various venues)
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June 21: Surrey County Cricket vs. Yorkshire (The Oval)
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June 25: RHS Garden Wisley Summer Show (Wisley)
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June 28: Epsom Derby Festival (Epsom Downs)
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July 2: Outdoor Cinema: "Mamma Mia!" (Painshill Park)
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July 5: Farnham Food Festival (Castle Street)
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July 10: Tom Odell Live (Sandown Park)
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July 15: Surrey Hills Festival (Various locations)
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July 20: Woking Music Festival (Woking Park)
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Aug 3-5: Surrey County Show (Stoke Park, Guildford)
Transport Update: Major weekend engineering works will affect South Western Railway services between Woking and Waterloo until June 22. Replacement bus services will operate.
Cultural Spotlight: Loseley Park hosts a special exhibition of Tudor artifacts discovered during recent renovations, including items linked to Henry VIII's visits to Surrey.
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