Surrey business ranked top in the UK
20th October 2017
Woking-based business, Something Big, has been ranked as one of the country’s leading creative agencies in the highly acclaimed Top 100 Independent Agencies in the UK report. Launched this week (17 October) in London, and conducted by marketing magazine and
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CREST23 Awards Convention – Surrey’s Green Business Showcase
18th October 2023
The 2023 Green Business Exhibition is back for the CREST23 Business Awards Convention on 26th October. The limited availability of exhibition stands available means that it will be first come, first served on application to the info@crestawardssurrey.co.uk email by
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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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Reigate Manor leaves Best Western
1st February 2019
After 37 years Reigate Manor on Reigate Hill has parted ways from marketing brand Best Western. Although always privately owned, Reigate Manor held the Best Western franchise and is part of a group of three hotels. Back in 2001 Reigate
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UP AND COMING: WOKING’S STRIKING NEW HILTON HOTEL REACHES ITS 23-STOREY PEAK
2nd July 2019
Woking’s new, luxury 189-room Hilton Hotel reaches its apex at almost 100 metres Woking’s new sky-high luxury hotel reached its highest peak this week, marking a significant milestone in a £540 million town centre transformation. A key focal
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A trailblazing new initiative hopes to stimulate the growth of Surrey’s games sector
22nd March 2024
The University for the Creative Arts (UCA) in Surrey is trailblazing a new regional initiative, PixelRise, which aims to create a thriving ecosystem in gaming and become a beacon for creativity, innovation and inclusivity. PixelRise is a Surrey-based games development
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Brooklands Hotel Announces Valentino Gentile as New Executive Head Chef
17th August 2022
Brooklands Hotel is delighted and very proud to announce that Valentino Gentile has been appointed the new Executive Head Chef for 1907 restaurant, bar & grill, Valentino has worked in a variety of prestigious establishments during his career including the
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Inflation at Target Raises Rate Cut Hopes
19th June 2024
Responding to the latest inflation data published by ONS, David Bharier, Head of Research at the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “Today’s data showing CPI easing to the Bank of England’s 2% target, is a further sign that the
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BCC comments on Prime Minister’s speech
2nd October 2019
Commenting on the Prime Minister’s speech at the Conservative Party Conference, Dr Adam Marshall, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “Business communities all across the UK want the Prime Minister to get a Brexit deal –
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Experience Guildford to Host ‘A Safe Place’ Open Day – Saturday 17th June
17th May 2023
Come and learn more about the nationally recognised Safe Place scheme in Guildford and what the town is doing to support vulnerable people when they visit at an open day hosted by Experience Guildford at St Mary’s Church, Guildford
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Tax-cutting Promises Upheld in Mini-Budget – September 2022
26th September 2022
The rumours ahead of the mini-Budget were all about tax-cutting measures, and the new Chancellor of the Exchequer, Kwasi Kwarteng, didn’t disappoint. What key changes were announced and how will they impact you? National Insurance The 1.25% rise
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Evidence reveals risk assessment algorithms show bias against Hispanic population
8th August 2019
Automated risk assessment has become increasingly popular in the criminal justice system, but a new study – published in the American Criminal Law Review – assessed the accuracy, validity and predictive ability of a risk assessment algorithm tool to reveal
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GBH Law Assists With the Sale of Regional Accountancy Practice Wise and Co to Shaw Gibbs Limited
20th April 2023
Denise Herrington, Kathryn Shaw, and Helen Stone acted on behalf of Sharmini Woodings, Mark Dickinson, Steve South, and Steve Morgan, partners of Wise and Co, in connection with the merger of their business with Shaw Gibbs Limited, a leading
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Water resources protected by innovative and unique environment plan
11th June 2024
South East Water, as the first water company in the UK to unveil a 25 year plan for the environment, is reporting good progress in its mission to future proof local water resources – so crucial for its customers and
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Spending Review Must Be A Catalyst For Growth
16th June 2025
Responding to the Comprehensive Spending Review, Alex Veitch, Director of Policy at the BCC, said: “Business has been waiting for Government to show it understands the deep-rooted problems holding back our economy and how they can be solved.
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£1m for New Study Putting Robots to Work on Farms
1st November 2023
A robot is finding its way around the farm, thanks to artificial intelligence technology and a new navigation solution developed at the University of Surrey. The FLEXBOT project has won a £998,639 grant from the Department for Environment, Food
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James’s Press-Up Challenge Raises Over £8,500 as a ‘thank you’ to RNLI
5th January 2023
James Cope, an Associate Director at leading audit, tax and consulting firm RSM UK, has raised over £8,500 for the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) by doing in total over half a million press-ups in a long running charity
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Curchod & Co Boosts Building Surveying Team With Appointment Of Duncan Firstbrook
19th September 2019
Curchod & Co has appointed Duncan Firstbrook MRICS, who will be joining the Building Surveying Team working out of the firm’s Farnham office. Duncan is a Chartered Building Surveyor graduating with a degree from the University of Brighton in 1998.
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Rising Tennis Stars Made Their Mark at Foxhills’ International Tennis Event
15th August 2022
A combination of established top-250 world ranked players and young emerging talent looking to make their breakthrough made their appearance at GB Pro-Series tennis tournament at Foxhills Club & Resort. A total of 56 professionals from around the world arrived
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Sensory Services by Sight for Surrey Plant Trees at Denbies Wine Estate as Part of the Queen’s Green Canopy
2nd March 2023
Last Friday, 24th February, Sensory Services by Sight for Surrey planted a commemorative apple tree as part of The Queen’s Green Canopy at Denbies Wine Estate, Dorking, on the day of the charity’s 101st birthday. Denbies Wine Estate was
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