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Did you miss out on a place for this year’s London marathon again? If so, do not fear, Sight for Surrey has 4 places up for grabs at this year’s virtual race on Sunday 3rd October 2021, when 50,000 runners will have the chance to be part of the biggest marathon ever staged anywhere in…

To many people Easter is regarded as a time to think about spring lambs, Easter bunnies and chocolate eggs but to Christians Easter Sunday is the most important festival of the church’s year when we celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus preceded in some churches by a week beforehand of special services. The Sunday before Easter…

Conservative Party members have chosen Lisa Townsend as their candidate for the upcoming Surrey Police and Crime Commissioner election on 6th May 2021. Lisa, who has lived in the county for 12 years with her husband Ben, has a background in strategic communications and was previously a parliamentary candidate. She beat former diplomat Robin Gwynn…

Tandridge District Council has been given three months to rescue its controversial local plan – which includes a  “garden community” in pristine Green Belt at South Godstone – with no guarantee of success. The official Government inspector appointed to scrutinise the proposed plan has written the council to give it what amounts to a stay…

This year, Gatwick Airport Community Trust celebrates 20 years since the fund was set up through an Agreement between the local authorities and Gatwick Airport Limited who provide funding to support local communities. It launched its first grants programme in 2002 and over the last 19 years this independent charity has awarded grants to over…

Residents have until 31 March to apply for funding to help make their homes warmer, cut their bills and improve their green credentials. The Green Jump Surrey project provides up to £15,000 of funding for eligible households to make energy saving improvements like loft and wall insulation, renewable heating, LED lighting and draught proofing. More…