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An aerial view of a pond containing blue-green algae.

Pond warning issued after blue-green outbreak

Blue-green algae can be dangerous to humans, pets and wild animals and needs careful management.

Lots and lots of people in the sea and on the sand at the beach in Brighton. The pier can be seen in the background.

South East bakes as heat alert extended

An amber heat health alert is in place for the South East until 09:00 BST on Wednesday.

Lots and lots of people in the sea and on the sand at the beach in Brighton. The pier can be seen in the background.

South East bakes as heat alert extended

An amber heat health alert is in place for the South East until 09:00 BST on Wednesday.

An image of David Shepherd CBE’s iconic painting Service by Night, which has been voted the third most popular railway artwork in the UK. A number of train lines can be seen going into a station blurred by smoke.

Painting voted third most loved UK rail art

David Shepherd's Service by Night was created in 1955 as artwork for a British Railways poster.

A bike laid on its side next to a sandy dirt track. A wooden sign post pole is stood next to the bike.

Volunteers to look after 50 miles of cycle routes

Surrey Hills Society wants to recruit volunteers to look after 55 miles of off-road cycle routes.

A group of seven people standing in a green area. Two people are in wheelchairs and one person has a guide cane.

Farm accessibility improved thanks to funding

The Pierrepont Farm improvements include an accessible pathway on a carriage track.

Six people are at a rural farm. Behind them are trees and shrubs.

Major upgrades to accessibility at Surrey farm

The farm attraction receives a £70,000 grant to improve its accessible facilities.

Three participants in the My Green Future volunteering project pictured coppicing in the woods in Frensham, Surrey. On the right-hand side is two male participants, one of which is using a tool to coppice a tree. On the left-hand side is a female participant, who is watching the process.

Conservation inspires young volunteers

The programme is designed to equip participants with a variety of practical skills.

A council tax bill for 2024/25 is covered by money including £20 and £10 notes and a £1 coin.

Surrey council considers voluntary 'mansion tax'

The council is looking at the next steps to introduce a scheme like one used in Westminster.