12 May 2026

• MP pushing for decision over mayor for Surrey
  The MP for Runnymede and Weybridge says Surrey needs a mayor following the creation of new councils.
• Hospital minibus service at risk without fundraiser
  Hoppa hospital services in Godalming and Haslemere need £40,000 to continue, the charity says.
• Thousands due parking fine refunds after £300k error
  Elmbridge Borough Council said it is "extremely sorry" for an error that affects 9,318 people.
• Man to face trial over alleged hateful messages
  Nick Daly, from Oxted, is accused of sending antisemitic, Islamophobic and threatening messages.
• Councils defend town centre 'swearing ban'
  Campaigners have complained about Public Space Protection Orders in Guildford and Waverley.
• 'I want to make something positive from cancer diagnosis'
  Neve, from Ash, is fundraising after being diagnosed with a rare form of brain cancer.
• Work 'pausing' on car park development proposal
  Elmbridge Borough Council stops work on proposals for the site, years after M&S plans fell through.
• Man, 43, dies in crash involving parked vehicle
  The driver and sole occupant of the car died at the scene in Ashington, West Sussex, on Saturday.
• 'I want my sexual abuse story to help others speak out'
  Perry Power, from Ashtead, shared his story on social media and has reached millions of people.
• Dispersal order authorised for town centre
  The dispersal order will come into force in Guildford town centre from 10:00 BST on Sunday.
• How Godalming has misled the world for 140 years
  Godalming has a plaque marking the fact it is thought to be the first public electric street lighting.
• Man in court for 'hateful messages' to Muslim group
  Nick Daly, of Oxted, is also alleged to have sent messages to the Israeli embassy, the CPS says.