Surrey

Prosecutors in Los Angeles announced charges against the Indian syndicate 'Bishnoi,' accusing Lawrence Bishnoi and another defendant of ordering the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, who was shot near a Sikh temple in Surrey, British Columbia on June 18, 2023.

A French man has been charged with rape and murder following the discovery of a two-year-old girl's body in a Surrey house. The incident occurred over a two-year period prior to the charges being filed.

Gareth Tilley is credited with discovering the rare black hairstreak butterfly in Surrey. This find is driving conservation research efforts.

A 21-year-old former student, Almunthir Daqamah, has been charged with attempted murder after shooting a campus safety officer with a crossbow at the University of Surrey. The officer is in stable condition. Daqamah also faces charges related to weapons and drug possession.

Surrey police are investigating a shooting at the home of Cricket Canada's president in the South Newton neighborhood. This marks the second time the residence has been targeted, with a previous incident occurring on May 20.

A noted nesting site for swifts in Surrey was demolished during the nesting season by Hill Group, according to campaigners who highlight weaknesses in wildlife protection from development. The demolition occurred at Regent House near Dorking station.

A former British Columbia massage therapist has been convicted on 12 counts of sexual assault. The incidents occurred in White Rock, Surrey, and Penticton, dating back to 2001.

Traveller gangs are preparing for land grabs during a Bank Holiday, prompting councils and villages in Surrey and Sussex to issue 'red alerts'. A construction firm boss is arranging lorry loads of aggregate to be delivered to affected sites in the region.

Surrey police have launched an investigation into child sexual abuse allegations after two women came forward as victims of attacks in Britain detailed in the Epstein files, with claims dating back to the 1980s and 1990s. The alleged attacks took place in Surrey and Berkshire, including the Windsor estate. The investigation is focused on these specific allegations.

Police are investigating two allegations of child sexual abuse from the late 80s to 2000 in Surrey and Berkshire related to Epstein files. The allegations involve child sexual abuse and took place over several years. Investigations are ongoing.

A family who previously bulldozed countryside in Surrey is planning a second illegal land grab in an Essex hamlet after buying a field for £150,000. The family's actions have raised concerns about illegal land development. The purchase and planned development have sparked controversy in the local community.

MPs have accused South East Water's leadership, including CEO David Hinton and the board, of incompetence and unaccountability over repeated water outages affecting 2.3 million customers in Berkshire, Hampshire, Kent, Surrey, and Sussex. A parliamentary committee declared no confidence in the executives.

An Afghan asylum seeker in his 20s was arrested for harassing schoolgirls in Surrey. The incident occurred after the UK government reportedly allowed illegal migrants into a residential home without notifying local residents.

A family in Surrey is offering a job opportunity to earn £60,000 annually with rent and bills covered by looking after their dog. The role requires relocating to Surrey and providing care for the family's pet.

Travellers have set up a new farm and caravan site in Surrey following a land dispute, despite the location being labeled 'illegal'. The situation highlights ongoing tensions over land use and unauthorized settlements.

The blue tit is the most commonly spotted bird in Surrey, contrasting with the house sparrow's widespread presence across the UK. The article highlights Surrey's blue tit defying national trends in a bird study.

A Surrey town has become the latest target of a traveller 'land grab' after an illegal site was established in a woodland area. The group used machinery to cut down trees during Easter weekend, sparking controversy over unauthorized land use.

A village has been impacted by travelers establishing a 17 plot community in Surrey's countryside by transforming a field into a caravan site over Easter. More than a dozen caravans arrived, marking a significant land use change in the area.