Calling all speakers for TEDxWoking 2019
22nd May 2019
Woking Works is delighted to announce that the global phenomenon TEDx is returning to Woking’s WWF-UK Living Planet Centre on Friday 6 December, under the theme of ‘Collaboration’, and potential speakers for this exciting event are now invited to put
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New AI neural network approach detects heart failure from a single heartbeat with 100% accuracy
10th September 2019
Researchers have developed a neural network approach that can accurately identify congestive heart failure with 100% accuracy through analysis of just one raw electrocardiogram (ECG) heartbeat, a new study reports. Congestive heart failure (CHF) is a chronic progressive condition that
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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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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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New specialist Maths School for Guildford gets Government green light to proceed
21st May 2019
++ SuMS to encourage more girls into STEM ++ ++ University of Surrey and GEP Academies join forces to find the next generation of mathematicians ++ University of Surrey and Guildford Education Partnership (GEP Academies), the Multi Academy Trust behind
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Guildford Harbour Hotel Amplifies Its M&E Set-up, With State-Of-The-Art AV Equipment!
18th September 2019
Guildford Harbour Hotel has invested significantly in state-of-the-art AV equipment for its M&E clients. Upgrading its offering to provide the most advanced technology, to the value of £80k, the installation will be completed by Mid-September 2019 Our New AV
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Guildford has the most Green Flags in the South East!
23rd July 2019
Guildford’s parks and green spaces have been awarded a record 10 Green Flags this year – the most in the whole of Surrey and the South East. The flags are awarded to beautifully maintained spaces which have the highest possible environmental
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The Cellar Rooms at Reigate Manor
22nd July 2019
The Cellar Rooms…..the hidden private party venue in Reigate! Not only is Reigate Manor known as being a very busy function hotel and a venue that hosts many networking events, it is also home to a fantastic party space in
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Experience Guildford extends support and help to businesses during COVID-19 crisis
19th March 2020
In light of the current and escalating situation with COVID-19, Experience Guildford, the town’s Business Improvement District (BID), is working hard to support businesses across the BID area and ensure every one of them are kept up to date on
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Hartsfield Manor is re-opening on Monday 13th July
13th July 2020
Hartsfield Manor, a 19th century manor house hotel based in Betchworth is re-opening on Monday 13th July after being closed for over 110 days. The last few months at Hartsfield Manor have not been the summer that we originally planned
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Just the ticket – plans for Guildford West station are on track
24th July 2019
Proposals for a new railway station to serve the west of Guildford are on the right track. At this week’s Executive, councillors endorsed the detailed feasibility work that has been completed and approved the next stage of the process –
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Tunsgate Arch is open!
9th October 2019
The town’s historic Tunsgate Arch is open again after a period of closure for restoration. Guildford Mayor, Cllr Richard Billington, Leader of the Council Cllr Caroline Reeves, Managing Director of the Council, James Whiteman, CEO of Experience Guildford Amanda Masters and councillors,
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Beard reports strong 2019 performance
26th March 2020
Family-owned construction firm Beard has reported a strong financial performance in 2019, continuing the sustainable growth the firm has delivered in recent years. Pre-tax profits rose to £5 million, an increase of 8% on 2018, while turnover increased by 6%
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Brooklands Museum WINS Surrey Business Tourist Attraction of the Year Award
26th November 2019
BROOKLANDS Museum in Weybridge has been named ‘Tourist attraction of the year’ at the prestigious Surrey Business Awards 2019 for its unique visitor experience and community initiatives. Presented by the award-winning broadcaster and comedian, Mark Dolan, the evening held
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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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Wellbeing Centre’s welcome to all
4th December 2019
An improved range of opportunities for patients and carers from across the community, is now available at the Princess Alice Hospice Wellbeing Centre. The Wellbeing Centre, based at the Hospice in Esher, brings together a range of specialised outpatient services
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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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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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Are global food packaging brands really committed to ditching single-use plastic?
9th October 2019
As the world’s relationship with plastic is being radically redefined, academics at the University of Surrey investigate bold new food packaging pledges made by some of the world’s most prominent brands – and question whether these pledges will translate into
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Barlow Robbins lawyers awarded specialist accreditation in personal injury
14th April 2020
14 April 2020: Deborah Powlesland and Natalie Hirst, solicitors at leading Surrey law firm Barlow Robbins, have been accredited as Senior Litigators by the Association for Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL). APIL accreditation provides a quality mark of competence and specialist expertise
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