02 September 2024

• Children found dead not known to social services
  The BBC understands that three children found dead in Staines were not known to social services.
• Residents urged to cut food waste in new campaign
  The campaign aims to provide Surrey residents with tips on cutting waste and saving money.
• Walking festival reveals Surrey's special places
  Guildford Walkfest will host at least one walk a day throughout September.
• Families fear winter after estate cladding removal
  The council says a meeting will be held soon and the "safety of all our tenants" is its priority.
• Surrey councils create new shared planning role
  The two authorities are combining planning departments under a single head officer.
• Thunderstorm warning extended for many across UK
  There is a risk of flooding in some areas, with Met Office saying hail and lightning are also likely.
• Surrey toucan lends squawks to video game
  The game's makers say no sound effects libraries included toucan calls.
• Three young children and man found dead in house
  Flowers have been left in the street where the bodies of three children and man were found.
• Fly-tipping crackdown sees three vehicles seized
  The operation by two councils, the Environment Agency and police, targeted vehicles carrying waste.
• Drinking water restriction lifted at school, MP says
  The restrictions remained in place for schools in the area, despite being lifted in July.
• Doors open across Surrey for Heritage Open Days
  Historic buildings and organisations will open their doors to the public between 6 and 15 September.
• Council installs cashless pay and display machines
  A council says it is introducing cashless car parking machines after rising thefts and vandalism.