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Wetherspoon set to open up to 25 more pubs as sales jump higher
JD Wetherspoon expects up to 25 further pub openings this financial year after sales rose 8.2 per cent over 14 weeks.
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LIVE updates as M25 van fire sparks huge queues with road BLOCKED
A van fire is causing major disruption on the M25 in Surrey this morning.
Expert warns homeowners this Bonfire Night mistake could lead to £50,000 fine
If you are having a bonfire at home, it is important to comply to government guidelines otherwise you could be handed a £50,000 fine.
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Consumers will spend an average of £304 treating themselves this Black Friday
Shoppers will spend an average of just over £304 treating themselves this Black Friday, according to research.
Critical care paramedic at minibus-bike crash as public told to AVOID Surrey road
A 19-year-old motorcyclist has been taken to hospital with serious injuries following a collision with a minibus in Walton-on-Thames.
Kent firm fined after four workers 'lucky to escape' Surrey high-rise fire
Four workers escaped with their lives after a blaze broke out on the roof of a high-rise under construction.
Surrey road CLOSED after teenager seriously injured in bus and motorbike crash
A road in Surrey has been closed in both directions following an accident.
Royal Mail launches new Christmas stamps 60 years after festive tradition began
Royal Mail has unveiled its new Christmas stamps for 2026, which include key scenes from the Nativity story.
Epsom Christmas lights switch-on to be final event hosted by borough council
Epsom Christmas lights switch-on takes place on November 20, marking Epsom and Ewell Borough Council’s final festive event before East Surrey Council begins.
Kingston Remembrance events to honour armed forces and explore wartime history
Kingston marks Remembrance Sunday with events on November 8, a World War One exhibition and talks, while strengthening support for veterans and armed forces.
Man dies after collision involving pedestrian and vehicle outside Surrey Tesco
A man in his 80s has died following a collision involving a vehicle and a pedestrian outside a Tesco Extra store in Sunbury-on-Thames.
Rare Royal Mint 50 coin sells for more than 230 times face value on eBay
A 2009 Kew Gardens 50p sold for £117 after 13 eBay bids. See the Royal Mint's rarest circulating 50p issues and their mintages.
30p Royal Mail hack that lets you skip long queues at the Post Office
This Royal Mail hack means the delivery company will collect parcels directly from your doorstep for just 30p.
Planning bids cover Kingston shop signs, a wellness retreat and station upgrades
Kingston Council’s three planning applications announced October 22 cover 24 Market Place, Holmwood and Surbiton Railway Station; comments are open for 21 days.
Colourful crochet post box topper celebrates Esher’s royal heritage
Esher High Street’s new crochet post box topper, created by Claremont Fan Court School’s community, celebrates royal heritage and local spirit.
Hunt for wanted man, 23, who uses three names and failed to appear in court
Surrey Police are appealing for the public’s help in finding wanted man Tony Coyle.
M25 traffic STOPPED after three-van crash causes miles of queues
Long delays are building on the M25 clockwise due to a broken-down lorry and recovery work.
Postie reveals how to stop junk mail and it's not using a 'no junk mail' sticker
A postie for Royal Mail has revealed how no junk mail stickers are pointless and how you can actually stop junk mail being delivered to your home.
Sir David Attenborough issues heartfelt message as he thanks the public
Sir David Attenborough thanks the public as Wildlife Trusts complete £30m purchase of 9,500-acre Rothbury Estate in Northumberland to support nature recovery.
Boy, 16, arrested after armed police FLOCK to block of flats in Epsom
A teenage boy has been arrested after reports of a fight involving multiple people prompted an armed police response in Ewell.