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Charity widens help to SEND pupils awaiting school

Challengers, which supports children not in mainstream schooling, is expanding into Guildford.

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Two week half-term break for schools in Surrey

The half-term break for schools in Surrey is being extended in the autumn of 2026.

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Library grant to help create eco-friendly hub

Guildford Library will receive a share of £1.2m to create an environmentally friendly space.

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Farmers able to bid for growth funding

The council hopes to support ideas like making sustainable energy and "developing agritourism".

Council issues stop notice amid waste fire probe

The Environment Agency says it is investigating reports of an illegal waste site.

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Do not 'talk down' Surrey's SEND service, MPs told

The leader of the county council, Tim Oliver, says MPs should "speak up for Surrey" in Parliament.

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Council responds to fewer SEND cases from MPs

MPs write to Surrey County Council about how special educational needs cases are dealt with.

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Counterfeit toys worth £6m seized from warehouses

The toys were in branded packaging such as Peppa Pig and also contained dangerous chemicals.

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Five takeaways from council leader in hotseat

Tim Oliver, from Surrey County Council, spoke to BBC Radio Surrey Breakfast presenter James Cannon.