20 April 2026

• Community centres given to charity in savings drive
  The Walton and Cobham Centres will be run by the Walton Charity, Elmbridge Borough Council says.
• Pottery show judge opens first major exhibition
  Rich Miller says the gallery explores British colonial history, identity and migration.
• Unsafe homes demolition begins ahead of upgrades
  Homes in Park Barn and Westborough are being removed after being deemed unsafe.
• 'I could not believe I had found buried treasure'
  A man says he thought someone was playing a trick on him when he struck gold in a Surrey field.
• Britain's youngest F1 driver on his debut season
  The youngest ever British F1 driver is looks forward to a lifelong dream of racing at Silverstone.
• Motorcyclist dies in late-night crash near village
  The motorcyclist, a man in his 50s, died at the scene of the crash on Friday, Surrey Police says.
• Pool £1.3m revamp delayed a second time
  Elmbridge council says a start date for work on its "well-loved" Hurst Pool is being finalised.
• Music lovers queue for hours for Record Store Day
  Vinyl-lovers across the South East are among those enjoying Record Store Day at independent shops.
• Affordable homes plan sparks opposition
  Residents voice concern over proposed development in Surrey for 42 affordable homes.
• Hindhead Tunnel reopens after closure due to crash
  The Hindhead Tunnel reopens after an earlier crash involving motorcyclists, National Highways says.
• 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.