Major changes to Redhill parking as new town centre restrictions come into force
Town Centre Major changes to Redhill parking as new town centre restrictions come into force By Surrey Extra · Friday 24 July 2026 · Redhill Drivers in Redhill are being warned that new parking restrictions are now in force across parts of the town centre, with motorists who ignore the rules now at risk of […]
Van crashes into traffic lights in Merrow and driver flees on foot
Police responded after a white van crashed into traffic lights outside the Horse & Groom in Merrow, Guildford. Reports from the scene say the driver left on foot, leaving the van behind. The road was closed while officers dealt with the aftermath. Surrey Extra has not been told whether anyone was hurt, or whether anyone […]
Redhill town-centre McDonald’s reopens as the Mayor cuts the ribbon
Town Centre Redhill town-centre McDonald’s reopens as the Mayor cuts the ribbon By Surrey Extra · Thursday 16 July 2026 · Updated Saturday 18 July 2026 · Redhill The wait is over — the Mayor, Nick Harrison, officially cut the ribbon as Redhill’s town-centre McDonald’s welcomed its first customers back through the doors. Mayor Nick […]
Redhill heartbroken as Argentina snatch World Cup semi-final in stoppage time
World Cup Redhill heartbroken as Argentina snatch World Cup semi-final in stoppage time By Surrey Extra · Thursday 16 July 2026 · Redhill England were 35 minutes from a first World Cup final since 1966. Redhill watched two late Argentina goals take it away — but the Three Lions aren’t done yet. England 1–2 Argentina, […]
Loud motorbike turns heads in Redhill town centre
Around Town Loud motorbike turns heads in Redhill town centre By Surrey Extra · Tuesday 14 July 2026 · Redhill A loud, old-school motorbike had drivers and pedestrians turning to look as it made its way through Redhill town centre this week, its repeated revving echoing between the shops. The motorbike making its way through […]
A robot is now checking the shelves at a Surrey Tesco
Local News A robot is now checking the shelves at a Surrey Tesco By Surrey Extra · Monday 13 July 2026 · Surrey Shoppers have spotted an autonomous robot gliding up and down the aisles of a Surrey Tesco — scanning the shelves and checking stock as it goes. Here’s what it is, and why […]
New fruit and veg shop opens in The Belfry shopping centre, Redhill
Local Business New fruit and veg shop opens in The Belfry shopping centre, Redhill By Surrey Extra · Sunday 12 July 2026 · The Belfry, Redhill town centre A new greengrocer has opened its doors inside The Belfry — with everything from vine tomatoes, peppers and aubergines to plantain, yam, fresh coconuts and scotch bonnets […]
Car overturns on Castle Drive in Woodhatch, Reigate
News Car overturns on Castle Drive in Woodhatch, Reigate By Surrey Extra · Sunday 12 July 2026 · Castle Drive, Woodhatch, Reigate A car ended up on its side across the carriageway on Castle Drive in Woodhatch on Saturday afternoon, with police and ambulance crews attending the scene. A witness told Surrey Extra a man […]
A 1920s Rolls-Royce turned heads in Guildford — days after a 1,000-mile run to France
A 1920s Rolls-Royce parked up in Guildford was doing what a car of that age tends to do: making everybody within twenty yards stop and look. The owner told Surrey Extra that the car normally covers only around 100 miles in a year. Shortly before it turned up in Guildford, it had completed a 1,000-mile […]
Local business tops up drying Somerset Road pond after Redhill community appeal
Community Local business tops up drying Somerset Road pond after Redhill community appeal By Surrey Extra · Friday 11 July 2026 · Somerset Road, Redhill (Meadvale/Woodhatch) The pond opposite Somerset Road Playground had almost completely dried up in the heat, leaving its resident moorhens struggling — until Crystal Clear Cleaning Services saw Surrey Extra’s appeal […]