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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Thousands of pupils to join PJ Day fun for Hospice
4th February 2020
Around 2,500 Surrey schoolchildren are set to join a huge PJ Day fundraiser – in support of the night nurses of Princess Alice Hospice. Five primary schools have so far signed up to wear their pyjamas for a day, as
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Free Online Learning at Activate Business School
16th April 2020
Activate Business School At our Guildford College campus, we offer qualifications in law, management, accounting, purchasing and personnel, accredited by the major industry chartered bodies including the Association of Accounting Technicians, the Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development and the
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Olivier Award-Nominated Musical Adaption of Beloved Picture Book Room on the Broom by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, Heading to the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre this Easter Break
28th February 2023
Following a summer run in London’s West End, Tall Stories’ Olivier Award-nominated adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s classic picture book, directed by Olivia Jacobs, will be flying to the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre from Friday 7 to Sunday
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Guildford Philanthropy welcomes new Corporate Ambassadors
11th November 2019
23 local businesses have signed up to represent Guildford Philanthropy as Corporate Ambassadors, illustrating the commitment of the local business community to support those who need a helping hand in our community. Set up by Guildford Borough Council and the Community Foundation
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Be summer-job ready with the HMRC app
3rd July 2025
Young people applying for a job this summer can download the HMRC app for instant access to the tax and salary details they need More than 1.2 million young people aged 25 and under have downloaded the HMRC app to
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Drivetech launches driver training course to boost minibus safety
29th April 2024
Drivetech, part of The AA, is on a mission to improve safety while traveling by minibus with the launch of its latest dedicated driver training course. Minibus Safe Drive has been specifically designed to support minibus drivers with the unique
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The Forest Bathing Institute Co-Founder awarded Top 100 Global Woman Award
17th May 2024
Peer-reviewed author, Co-Founder of The Forest Bathing Institute, and champion for connecting children and adults with nature, Olga Terebenina, has been nominated as a global leader to follow over the coming decade. Olga outlines her own journey re challenges with
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EV Charging in Elmbridge Gets a Boost With The Installation of 25 New Charge Points New Project Enhances Transportation Options for Elmbridge’s Elderly and Vulnerable While Increasing EV Charger Availability for Council Workers and Residents
5th September 2023
Elmbridge residents and those who work in the borough, are to benefit from the installation of 25 new electric vehicle (EV) charge points in the area. Elmbridge Borough Council, in line with its 2030 Vision for a thriving and sustainable Elmbridge,
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South East Manufacturing Bounces Back as Clouds Lighten – Make UK/BDO survey
21st March 2023
Recession fears ease though significant growth remains elusive South East manufacturers are seeing a rebound in activity in the first quarter of the year as the domestic and global markets have improved, easing fears of a significant recession for
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Air filters and opening windows can reduce classroom pollution by up to 36% – Surrey study
14th March 2024
To improve air quality in classrooms, schools should use air purifiers during the school day and open the windows after hours. That’s according to a new study from the University of Surrey. In England, 7,800 schools are in locations where
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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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After a Torrid Q1, Is There More to Come?
2nd April 2020
I’m sure all readers will agree that the first quarter was a bumpy ride – for markets and for society as a whole – as the coronavirus pandemic gripped the globe and upended life as we knew it. For financial
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Farnham Soapbox Needs You
1st August 2019
Can you spare an hour or two? The Farnham Soapbox isn’t too far away now (Sunday 18th August) and we are looking for volunteers to help us collect the entry donations on the day. It’s set to be a
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Motorlux Mazda Gears Up for 250 Mile Charity Bike Ride Challenge
17th April 2023
A team at Motorlux Mazda to take part in this year’s challenging Halow250 charity ride. Challenging 250 mile route tackles over 35,000 feet of climbing across England and France. Three Mazda CX-5 support vehicles will carry essential equipment throughout
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Filter Maker Responds to Emergency Order as Rain Threatens Public Water Supply
1st November 2023
Filter manufacturer Amazon Filters has turned round an emergency order from a water company in the south of England after torrential rain threatened to put a treatment works out of action. Successive downfalls and flooding in a short space
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All is bright…at the Christmas Lights switch on event
6th November 2019
Christmas is coming to Guildford on Thursday 21 November when our High Street will be full of entertainment for all the family at our annual Christmas Lights switch-on event. Bought to you by Guildford Borough Council, Experience Guildford, Guildford Fringe
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World first patent applications filed for inventions generated solely by artificial intelligence
1st August 2019
A multi-disciplinary international team led by Professor Ryan Abbott at the University of Surrey has successfully filed the first ever patent applications for two inventions created autonomously by artificial intelligence (AI) without a human inventor. The AI inventor, named “DABUS”
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London Gatwick Airport Welcomes Further Four New Norse Atlantic Long-Haul Routes to Key Hubs on East and West Coast USA
28th February 2023
New London Gatwick routes to San Francisco, Los Angeles, Washington DC, Boston, Orlando and Fort Lauderdale this summer The airline will be operating up to 36 flights per week between Gatwick and seven US destinations – including New York
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Stag Print Invests in State-of-the-Art Machine and Predicts Growth
6th February 2023
Surrey-based business, Stag Print, has invested in a state-of-the-art Komori LS29 print machine enabling it to double its production capacity. The press is 11 metres by 5 metres in size and weighs 20 tonnes, making it bigger and better
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