London Gatwick lends helping hand to good causes in Surrey
20th May 2024
Surrey community groups were celebrating this week as London Gatwick announced the recipients of £30,000 from the first round of the London Gatwick Foundation Fund of 2024, across Reigate and Banstead, Tandridge and Mole Valley. Among the six good causes
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“To hear another baby crying at night and to not be able to hold or be near my own little baby…that was heartbreaking” – Mum of baby who needed special care backs hospital charity campaign
17th May 2019
Royal Surrey County Hospital Charity launches £500,000 campaign to redevelop hospital’s Special Care Baby Unit The innovative project will allow parents with premature or sick babies to stay overnight on the unit. Once complete, the neonatal unit will be the
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Surrey Crowned Cyber University of the Year
5th October 2023
The University of Surrey has been recognised for its world-leading innovation in the field of cyber security after being named Cyber University of the Year at the National Cyber Awards 2023. The awards celebrate excellence and innovation in the UK’s
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Have your say on Guildford borough’s future
9th March 2020
What do you think should be our top priority to ensure Guildford continues to be one of the most successful boroughs in the South East? Maybe it’s environmentally friendly transport or more affordable housing? Tackling climate change or developing our historic town
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BCC comments on GDP and trade figures
11th January 2019
Commenting on the GDP and trade statistics for November 2018, published by the ONS today, Mike Spicer, Director of Research and Economics at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “Despite a small improvement in GDP growth between October and
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A-Plan launches COVID-19 Community Heroes campaign
22nd April 2020
A-Plan launches COVID-19 Community Heroes campaign A-Plan Insurance has launched a local initiative to help celebrate the unsung heroes of our communities. From takeaways delivering curries to their local NHS staff, community volunteer groups helping people in isolation, individuals using
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Breaking Ground for a Breakthrough Leisure Centre
6th September 2022
A ceremonial ground-breaking took place this week to mark the first milestone of the development with the Mayor of Spelthorne, as residents moved one step closer to a revolutionary eco-friendly new, ultra-modern leisure centre. Plans to build the new centre
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BCC: Another day lost while the clock is ticking
29th January 2019
Commenting on the latest votes in Parliament on Brexit, Dr Adam Marshall, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “Another day lost while the clock is ticking. Government and parliament are still going round in circles when
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The Shawshank Redemption – Interview With Star Joe Absolom
17th October 2022
What appealed to you about The Shawshank Redemption? I’ve only done one play, Abigail’s Party, and that was ten years ago. I wanted to get back on stage because it’s a different buzz from doing television so when it came
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Surrey Research Park reports highest level of occupancy ever as its tenants value office return
21st May 2021
With the commercial property market adapting to the post pandemic climate, Surrey Research Park, home to circa 170 businesses, reports the highest level of occupancy ever, as its latest survey reveals its tenants continue to value the benefits of office-based
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BCC welcomes commitment to build HS2
11th February 2020
Welcoming the news that the UK Government is set to give the go-ahead to HS2, and proceed with construction to Birmingham and onward to Crewe, British Chambers of Commerce Director General Dr Adam Marshall said: “The decision to proceed
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BCC to PM: Now time to get down to business
24th July 2019
Today the British Chambers of Commerce – which represents 75,000 firms of all sizes and sectors, employing 6 million people – has written to incoming Prime Minister Boris Johnson setting out 15 urgent, immediate steps that the PM must address
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Thought Provoking Anti-Violence Monument to Visit Guildford in March 2023 Guildford Cathedral to Host Knife Angel Sculpture
25th January 2023
A thought-provoking monument which aims to inspire social change will visit Guildford Cathedral in March 2023 as part of the UK National Youth Anti-Violence Tour and Programme. ‘National Youth Anti-Violence Tour and Programme’ comes to Guildford, 1-30 March. A month-long
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Commenting on the introduction of ‘Tier 4’ of Coronavirus restrictions in England, with many businesses once again forced to close their doors from 20th December, BCC Director General Adam Marshall said:
20th December 2020
“Christmas was already cancelled for many businesses, but even more will now suffer as a result of this last-minute decision. “While Government must act on public health concerns, it must also address the economic consequences of its actions. Will there
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Candlelit Carol Service Returns to St. Mary’s and Fetcham Park with Keynote Address by the Bishop of Dorking
18th November 2022
After three years, Fetcham Park is delighted to be working together once again with neighbouring St Mary’s Church and Mole Valley Chamber of Commerce to reinstate the Candlelit Carol Service. The annual event was established in 1999 and brings
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BCC responds to Government’s Covid-19 recovery strategy and workplace guidance
12th May 2020
Commenting on the publication of the UK Government’s COVID-19 recovery plan and associated workplace guidance, BCC Director General Adam Marshall said: “This is a significant step forward in terms of the information available for businesses, who will now need to
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Guildford’s innovators celebrated at awards night
9th December 2019
Guildford’s dynamic innovators were recognised at the Innovation Awards ceremony at the Harbour Hotel last night. The annual awards celebrate inspirational innovation across a broad spectrum of sectors in the borough – building upon the theme of supporting Science, Technology, Engineering
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A New Leader
14th October 2022
Cllr Julia McShane was elected as the new Leader of the Council at a Full Council meeting on 11th October. The change of leadership was part of our planned co-operative approach to run the Council, which is now in
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Ducks go quackers for charity shop fare
21st November 2019
Posh nosh is being served up to the feathered residents of the river Mole thanks to a local heritage and conservation project being supported by the Princess Alice Hospice shop. Custom-made duck food pellets – said to be better for
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Fully recyclable, washable and sustainable UK mask brand, 1TcA, launches today
25th August 2020
Founded by three socially and environmentally conscious mothers during the coronavirus pandemic, the game-changing face coverings will help to reduce cross-contamination. 1TcA (One Thought Changes All), a fully recyclable and sustainable UK mask brand and trusted member of the
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