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British expat killed in Toronto street assault

Tributes flow for Luke Kellett-Smith, 34, from Woking, allegedly beaten to death in Toronto. A suspect faces manslaughter charges as a fundraiser aims to bring him home.

Woking Council's £90m BAE Systems deal collapses

Exclusive: Woking Borough Council faces financial turmoil as £90 million property deal with defence giant BAE Systems falls through, threatening local services and council tax hikes.

Surrey Labour splits over £1.2bn council debt crisis

Exclusive: Labour faces internal division in Surrey as two councils consider breaking away amid government pressure to address catastrophic local authority debt. The political earthquake threatens Starmer's authority in traditional Tory heartlands.

Woking gets £500m bailout in council shake-up

The bankrupt Woking Borough Council secures a massive government rescue package as Surrey County Council takes control of key services in a dramatic local government overhaul.

Woking Council declares bankruptcy with £1.9bn debt

Woking Borough Council faces financial collapse with a staggering £1.9bn deficit, joining a growing list of UK local authorities in crisis. Discover how risky investments and government funding cuts created this perfect storm.

Chlorine gas cloud emergency in Surrey village

Residents in Oxshott, Surrey were told to stay indoors as emergency services responded to a hazardous chemical incident involving a chlorine gas cloud at a local water treatment facility.

Eric Clapton in Surrey planning row with neighbours

Rock icon Eric Clapton embroiled in planning dispute with neighbours over extensive renovations to his £15million Surrey estate, including new fencing and security measures that locals claim are causing disruption.

Surrey village faces sixth traveller camp invasion

The peaceful Surrey community of West Horsley faces unprecedented disruption as a sixth unauthorised traveller encampment arrives, prompting urgent council intervention and resident outrage over growing safety and environmental concerns.

Police 'Increasingly Concerned' for Missing Teen Bonnie Hempel

Detectives leading the investigation into the disappearance of 15-year-old Bonnie Blue Hempel from her Surrey home have released a new statement, confirming they are pursuing multiple lines of enquiry and are 'increasingly concerned' for her welfare.

Woman, 75, dies in golf buggy accident at Surrey club

A 75-year-old woman has died following a horrific golf buggy accident at the exclusive Hankley Common Golf Club in Surrey. The incident, which is now under investigation by police, occurred when the cart she was in left the path and fell down a steep slop

Council orders planning permission for garden pot plants

A Surrey homeowner was left stunned after her local council demanded she apply for planning permission for potted plants and a small water feature in her own garden, sparking outrage over bureaucratic overreach.

Predatory maths teacher jailed for abusing teenager

Robert Huber, a former maths tutor from Surrey, has been sentenced to 11 years in prison for a catalogue of sexual abuse against a 15-year-old girl, exploiting his position of trust in a case described by the judge as a 'gross breach'.

Llama charity trustee avoids jail over animal cruelty

Candia Midworth, a former trustee of a llama charity, receives a suspended sentence after admitting to causing unnecessary suffering to animals at a Surrey farm. Shocking neglect included overgrown teeth and filthy living conditions.

Surrey crush Nottinghamshire by 209 runs at The Oval

Surrey tightened their grip at the top of the County Championship table with a commanding 209-run victory over Nottinghamshire, powered by Ben Foakes's masterful century and a formidable team performance.

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