Beloved Hospital Rocking Horse Retires, Finds New Museum Home
After 50 years comforting children at Royal Surrey Hospital, beloved rocking horse ‘Bobby’ retires due to safety concerns and finds a new home at Guildford Museum. A new era begins.
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Fuel & Goods Self-Checkout: Streamlined Payments at BP
Discover the convenience of unified self-checkout systems at BP, allowing single transactions for fuel and in-store goods. Learn about benefits like reduced queues and enhanced efficiency.
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Father-Son Rogue Traders Jailed for Elderly Scams
Father and son rogue traders, described as ‘remorseless,’ scammed vulnerable elderly victims out of tens of thousands, funding lavish holidays and luxury goods.
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Surrey Heath Cold Snap: Stay Warm, Stay Safe Alert
As a cold snap hits Surrey Heath, residents are urged to wrap up warm and take extra care. Learn about preventing cold-related risks and staying safe during plunging temperatures.
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Thermal Cameras Boost Rail Reliability, Cut Delays
Network Rail is testing thermal cameras on trains to detect issues before they cause significant delays. Learn how this technology aims to improve rail service reliability and efficiency.
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Winter Road Safety: Gritting Efforts Combat Ice in Kent & Sussex
Kent and East Sussex deploy gritters overnight to prevent ice and frost, ensuring road safety amidst plunging temperatures. Learn about gritting’s vital role in winter preparedness.
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Metal Detecting Boom: Surrey Club’s Membership Soars
Discover the surge in metal detecting popularity, exemplified by a Surrey club’s rapid growth from 60 to over 3,000 members, and explore the hobby’s appeal, benefits, and considerations.
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Secret Underground Communication Hub: A Hotel’s Transformation
Discover how a former hotel and its caves were secretly transformed into a bomb-proof communications center, a testament to strategic repurposing for critical national security operations.
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Controversial Wisley Airfield Homes Get Green Light
Initial approval granted for 459 homes at the controversial Wisley Airfield development, part of a 1,730-home plan with community amenities like a shop and café.
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Spelthorne Council’s Urgent £11M Savings Drive to Avert Insolvency
Spelthorne Borough Council faces a critical challenge, needing to cut £11 million annually to avoid bankruptcy. Learn about the implications, potential service reductions, and the wider impact of local authority financial distress.
