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Bereavement Support Group The Brigitte Trust run free structured 8-week bereavement programmes with a professional facilitator, for anyone in Surrey struggling with their own grief and bereavement. These sessions are limited to a maximum of 12 people and will be

Guildford’s Best Bar None Awards, hosted by Experience Guildford, returned on Wednesday, 9th October to The Stoke Pub, recognising 39 local venues for their dedication to safety and excellence in the town’s evening and nighttime economy. The awards celebrate best

Responding to the latest ONS labour market statistics, Jane Gratton, Deputy Director of Public Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce, said:         “With vacancies continuing to fall and the pace of wage rises slowing, it would appear there are

As promised, the Labour government have released the new Employment Rights Bill within the first 100 days of coming into power. View our summary of what’s been included below… Unfair dismissal Protection from unfair dismissal will be active from day

Reacting to news of the launch of the Government’s Industrial Strategy, Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the BCC, said:    “An industrial strategy is a key plank of the UK’s growth agenda; it is vital in securing the long-term stability

The British Chamber of Commerce (BCC) Insight Unit’s latest Quarterly Recruitment Outlook (QRO) reveals hiring intentions have dropped to their lowest levels since the depths of the pandemic. The survey of more than 5,100 UK firms of all sectors and

Responding to the latest ONS data on GDP, David Bharier, Head of Research at the BCC, said:     “With GDP rising 0.2% in the three months to August, as well as in the month itself, growth lifted at the end of summer

The star-studded cast of New Victoria Theatre Woking’s pantomime of dreams Sleeping Beauty came together for the first time to launch this year’s production. The event offered a glimpse into what promises to be a spellbinding panto for Woking, filled

Inbound visits to UK set to exceed 2019 levels The latest forecast from VisitBritain is that the UK will welcome 39.5m international visitors by the end of the year, and 2025 figures will match the 40m+ of pre-pandemic levels. So

Meet DARWIN – the award-winning, small satellite that could detect and track wildfires, built by students from the University of Surrey.  Surrey’s Peryton Space team has won the prestigious UK Students for the Exploration and Development of Space (UKSEDS) satellite

November at the Cathedral: A Month of Excitement and Discovery! Welcome to November at Guildford Cathedral! This month is filled with inspiring events and services, offering something for everyone to enjoy. Whether you’re visiting with family, a music enthusiast, or

There’s less than one week to go until the 65th and final Woking Drama Festival kicks off at the Rhoda McGaw Theatre! This annual one-act festival is one of the largest of its kind in the UK and showcases talent