18 April 2024

• Six people injured in multi-vehicle motorway crash
  The northbound carriageway closed for two-and-a-half hours due to the incident.
• RSPCA rescues bird caught in fishing litter
  An inspector, with the help of a canal lock keeper, cut the bird free, the RSPCA says.
• William given get well soon cards on return to duty
  Volunteers wished the Prince of Wales well as he helped out in a food charity kitchen.
• Student rations ADHD medication ahead of exams
  Students share their concerns about the medication shortage ahead of GCSEs.
• Water company aims to tackle Asian hornet influx
  In 2023, reports of the non-native species were made in areas including Eastbourne and Rye.
• Hundreds of new homes planned on golf club site
  Plans are submitted for 221 new homes, as well as a GP surgery, cafe and green space.
• Prolific Surrey burglar jailed for four years
  Christopher Potter carried out break-ins at homes in Surrey between December and March.
• Surrey Police submits plan for headquarters revamp
  The force has decided to renovate its current home rather than move to a new more central location.
• Police apology over 1986 schoolgirls murder case
  Karen Hadaway and Nicola Fellows, both aged nine, were killed in Brighton in 1986.
• Surrey ambulance staff to strike over pay - union
  Staff at the Epsom and St Helier NHS Trust voted almost 94% in favour of taking action over pay.
• Four teens arrested after serious assault in Horley
  Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was assaulted in a supermarket car park in Horley.
• Residents prepare to cast votes in local elections
  Over 100 seats across six Surrey councils are up for re-election on 2 May.