New EFL Season Kicks Off This Weekend with Cup Drama
Four EFL teams enter the 2026-27 season this weekend in Carabao Cup preliminary ties. York City and Rochdale make their competitive debuts after dramatic promotions.
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Local Football Clubs Gear Up for New EFL Season
The 2026-27 EFL campaign kicks off this weekend with preliminary cup ties. Here’s what local fans need to know.
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West Surrey Council Votes to Add South Middlesex to Name
Shadow council backs historic name change recognising Spelthorne’s Middlesex heritage. Government decision expected before April 2027 launch.
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Met Police Officer Charged Over Child Sexual Offences in Surrey
A Metropolitan Police officer faces eight charges related to alleged offences against a young girl in Surrey. Case to be heard at Guildford Magistrates’ Court.
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Hospital Relocation Sparks Calls for Public Consultation
Surrey Heath MP questions lack of public consultation on Frimley Park Hospital relocation to Pine Ridge Golf Club site.
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Godstone High Street Reopens After 18-Month Sinkhole Closure
Godstone High Street finally reopens after massive sinkhole forced 18-month closure. Local businesses celebrate return to normal as community rebuilds.
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New West Surrey Council Eyes Name Change to Include South Middlesex
Spelthorne councillors propose renaming West Surrey Council to include South Middlesex ahead of 2027 local government merger affecting six councils.
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West Surrey Council Name Change Sparks Local Identity Debate
Spelthorne and surrounding areas weigh in on proposed name change for new council merger launching in 2027.
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Durham Cricket Proves Team Strength Beyond Stokes
Will Rhodes scores 148 not out as Durham maintain unbeaten One-Day Cup record despite Ben Stokes’s rare duck against Glamorgan.
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Fourth Heatwave Hits Surrey and Sussex: What Local Residents Need to Know
Mid-30s temperatures grip the South East as amber alert issued. How the heatwave is affecting local businesses, nurseries, and water supplies across Surrey, Sussex and Kent.
