19 April 2024

• Police morale at all-time low in Surrey - report
  Out of 460 Surrey officers, 20% wanted to resign within the next two years or as soon as they could.
• Funeral director to run London Marathon in uniform
  Anghus Weightman, from Surrey, will be wearing a full suit and tie, frock coat and top hat.
• Study to examine benefits of time spent in gardens
  Researchers develop a blueprint to help schools and hospitals design outdoor spaces for wellbeing.
• Beacon to light up Epsom Downs to mark D-Day
  An event has been approved for the evening of 6 June on the Epsom Downs.
• Woking tower block plan wins approval on appeal
  Plan to build a 25-storey block in Woking have been approved by planning inspectors after an appeal.
• Five people injured in multi-vehicle motorway crash
  The northbound carriageway closed for two-and-a-half hours due to the incident.
• Residents urged to back flood protection proposals
  The town has a history of flooding and now several organisations are working on a prevention scheme.
• RSPCA rescues bird caught in fishing litter
  An inspector, with the help of a canal lock keeper, cut the bird free, the RSPCA says.
• William given get well soon cards for Kate
  The prince was given the cards by a volunteer on his first engagement since his wife's cancer diagnosis.
• Student rations ADHD medication ahead of exams
  Students share their concerns about the medication shortage ahead of GCSEs.
• Water company aims to tackle Asian hornet influx
  In 2023, reports of the non-native species were made in areas including Eastbourne and Rye.
• Residents prepare to cast votes in local elections
  Over 100 seats across six Surrey councils are up for re-election on 2 May.