Town Centre transformation – latest update on North Street
14th January 2019
We continue our work with M&G Real Estate to redevelop the North Street site and provide much-needed homes, along with appropriate retail and leisure opportunities. Cllr Geoff Davis, Special Advisor to the Leader of the Council, says: “As the special
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Bishop of Guildford Joins Thrill-Seekers in Daring Descent for Cathedral Fundraiser
18th June 2025
An unforgettable day of courage and community spirit took place on Saturday 14 June, as Guildford Cathedral’s Daring Descent fundraising challenge saw 27 brave participants, including The Right Reverend Andrew Watson, Bishop of Guildford, abseil 160 feet down the Cathedral
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Women in Innovation Award 2024/25
10th June 2024
Women within UK registered micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can apply for a share of up to £4 million to develop their exciting and innovative ideas. The £75,000 grant also includes bespoke business support. Competition opens: Monday 13 May 2024
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University of Surrey appoints Dr Jim Glover, businessman, charity leader and recent High Sheriff of Surrey, as a Pro-Chancellor
1st August 2019
The University of Surrey has appointed Dr Jim Glover OBE as a Pro-Chancellor of the University. Dr Glover has a long and distinguished career in business and enduring ties to the University and the county of Surrey. His senior business
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Over Three Quarters of Businesses Have No Initiatives in Place to Get ‘Over-50s’ Back Into Work, New Research Shows
12th June 2023
Research from RSM UK’s latest ‘The Real Economy Report’ shows that well over three quarters (82%) of businesses have no initiatives in place to encourage older or retired workers back into the workplace. This comes despite the government’s recent
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Sprint for Growth Says Now is the Time for Businesses to Begin Planning Ahead
16th April 2020
According to Sprint for Growth, a company committed to helping smaller businesses grow and thrive, now could be an ideal opportunity for SME owners to begin looking to the future. Though COVID-19 and its resultant chaos continue to rage around
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Farnborough Airport Becomes The UK’S First Business Aviation Airport To Achieve The Highest Level Of Carbon Accreditation
26th July 2023
Europe’s leading airport for premium air travel connectivity, and the home of British aviation, has today announced that it has been awarded Level 4+, the highest level of carbon accreditation, by the Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) scheme. ACA is the
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Guildford crowns the town’s Best Bar None winners
10th June 2019
(Mick McDonnell – National Coordinator, Best Bar None, the team at Popworld (overall BBN winners) & Peter Lambert – Town Safety and Venue Liaison Manager, Experience Guildford) Guildford’s pubs, bars, clubs and restaurants celebrated at the Electric Theatre on
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BDO Strengthens South East Audit Team with Partner Hire
12th April 2023
Accountancy and business advisory firm BDO LLP has strengthened its South East team with the appointment of Peter Latham. Peter joins the Audit team as partner and will be based in the firm’s Gatwick office. He brings more than
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University spin-out GnoSys Global Ltd acquired by Kinectrics to strengthen innovation and R&D capability
29th July 2019
University spin-out GnoSys Global Ltd acquired by Kinectrics to strengthen innovation and R&D capability University of Surrey spin-out GnoSys Global Ltd, a privately-owned, industrial innovation accelerator with a history of leading large R&D projects and exploiting intellectual property rights for
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New CIOB President says construction capable of great change and vows to increase focus on quality
25th June 2020
Mark Beard FCIOB, chairman of Beard Construction, has become the 117th President of the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB). His presidency starts as CIOB members and the wider construction industry are facing some of the greatest challenges in the Institute’s
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Surrey County Council Grant Programmes
12th March 2024
A3 EV Grant Get up to £10,000 for businesses and charities to upgrade their diesel van to fully electric. To be eligible you need to drive on the A3 by Guildford, around 3 times per week (single journey so return
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Stock Aitken Waterman Announce Full Casting for I Should Be So Lucky: The Stock Aitken Waterman Musical
4th August 2023
KYLIE MINOGUE ANNOUNCED TO DIGITALLY APPEAR IN THE SHOW NEW TRAILER RELEASED (https://youtu.be/KTcFSGOh0JQ) Mike Stock, Matt Aitken, Pete Waterman, show creator Debbie Isitt and Ambassador Theatre Group Productions are delighted to announce full casting for I SHOULD BE
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Big band show is a blast for Hospice
29th October 2019
Buoyed up by a message of support from Hollywood superstar Lily James, a fundraising big band night in aid of Princess Alice Hospice raised the roof on Saturday 12 October. The star of Downton Abbey, Baby Driver and Cinderella also
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Young People Need Your Help More Than Ever: Sleep Anywhere But Your Bed to Help Prevent Youth Homelessness
22nd July 2020
(Photo Caption: Join YMCA DownsLink Group’s biggest fundraising event of the year, Sleep Easy, Friday 9th October 2020, to raise money to tackle the causes of youth homelessness.) Family breakdown is a leading cause of youth homelessness and pressure created
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RSM Reading to Hold Event for Donors to Come Forward in Support Rising Boxing Star
16th March 2023
RSM Reading is holding an event on Thursday 23 March aimed at people between the ages of 18-30 to come to their offices and register to become potential donors in support of 18-year-old local boxing star Reuben Muston. The
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Interview with Whiteleaf Ventures Director, Jake Hockley
12th May 2023
Whiteleaf Ventures is an investment company run by Surrey resident Jake Hockley. We caught up with Jake to learn more about his background and current business interests. “Thanks for joining us, how long have you lived in Surrey?”
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Heathrow Lift Off Q3 Event is Now Open for Applications
13th July 2023
Lift Off is a new concept developed in 2022 as an additional way to attract and work with SMEs. It provides a platform for selected innovative SMEs to present their products and services to and connect with a panel
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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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Business and Arts Unite In Lockdown
20th July 2020
The award-winning Guildford Shakespeare Company (GSC) receive funding from insurance broker Gallagher’s Community and Charity Fund to further their work in the community. Following a networking event hosted by Surrey Chambers of Commerce at GSC’s February production of Macbeth, Gallagher’s
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