18 April 2026

• Affordable homes plan sparks opposition
  Residents voice concern over proposed development in Surrey for 42 affordable homes.
• Delays as vehicle fire closes tunnel
  National Highways warns drivers to expect delays on the A3 in Surrey following the blaze.
• Police officer guilty of rapes and sexual assaults
  Dion Arnold, who worked with domestic abuse victims is convicted of eight offences, including rape.
• Theatre temporarily closes for work once again
  Dorking Halls is planning to reopen in nine months' time for the pantomime season.
• No evidence Epsom rape took place as reported, say police
  The reported attack had caused concern and prompted protests calling for more details from police.
• Apprentice winner says she's done 'something huge'
  Karishma Vijay and Pascha Myhill made it to the final of the 20th series of the television show.
• Chance encounter leads man, 86, to walk 100 miles
  Mike Patrick, from Kent, is walking in aid of Cure EB for Poppy, 14, who has the skin condition.
• Static mammogram unit boosting screening numbers
  Screening helps detect cancers at an earlier stage leading to more effective treatment, doctors say.
• Unseen Winnie the Pooh sketches on sale for first time
  The sketches by Ernest Howard Shepard depict scenes that were never published in the final book.
• Game developer calls Bafta nomination 'massive honour'
  Farnham-based Two Point Studios has been nominated in the British and Family categories.
• Man funds wedding with £32,000 Pokémon cards sale
  Andrew Braund's collection sells for £32,800 at an auction in Woking on Thursday.
• 'Primary school offer day just as stressful for teachers'
  Parents in Surrey are finding out if their children have made it into their first-choice school.