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Mother 'scared' while testing school walking route

Surrey County Council says it spends around £65m a year on school transport.

The headteacher of Esher High School, Andy King, pictured with the school grounds blurred into the background. Mr King has short ginger hair and is wearing grey glasses and a navy suit with a white shirt.

Headteacher slams decision to axe free school bus

Surrey County Council says the move will save about £180,000 per year.

The walking route to Esher High School determined as safe by Surrey County Council; pictured is a walking lane with a patch of grass in between two walking trails. To the left is a grassy bank and a river, and to the right is a smaller grassy bank and a large tree.

Free school bus axed as country route deemed 'safe'

About 81 children from Esher High School are said to be affected by the decision.

Walton is seen in an aerial shot with low rise buildings, some houses and playfields with a road going through the middle of it.

Council set to start again on 8,000-homes plan

The council has now been told no extension will be given for it to work on its draft local plan.

External shot of Esher Civic Centre which is a large modern building in a pale brick with lots of glass windows and car parking around it. There are low shrubs around the car park and trees are seen behind it.

Decision on future of council offices pushed back

Elmbridge Borough Council says more time is needed to develop and cost the options available.

A close up of a black car covered in soap and water. A man can be made out in the background, cleaning a car.

Public consulted on turning cafe into car wash

A proposal to turn the site of a former Café Rouge into a car wash has been put to the public.

Rows of cards in protective sleeves which are numbered with a price.

More than 6,000 expected at collectible card show

Singer-songwriter Chelcee Grimes is getting a Pokémon card graded, which could be worth £200,000.

A crowd of people enjoying a fireworks display.

Bonfire Night fireworks planned across Surrey

Displays and events are planned for Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings across the county.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves standing outside 11 Downing Street, holding up the red box in the traditional Budget Day photo call.

NHS funding welcome but small businesses concerned

There has been a mixed reaction across the South East to Rachel Reeves' first budget as chancellor.