VIDEO Whacky crime prevention inventions

PUBLISHED: 10:34 02 May 2014 | UPDATED: 10:49 02 May 2014

The English are cool and collected at all times…

…and John Fisher of Farnham, Surrey certainly aimed to do his part to help those in crime prevention stay that way.

An ‘indestructible’ bowler hat and a torturous briefcase with hidden surprises for potential thieves are among his creations.

What would ‘Britain’s most outspoken crime commissioner’ say?

(we have no idea but you can read this thoughts in May’s Surrey Life magazine!)

What it’s like at Slades Farm on the Wintershall Estate

10:52 Rebecca Younger

Trekking the hills (Photo by Alex Stanhope)

Surrey is full of secret hideaways and hidden gems. Slades Farm on the Wintershall Estate is definitely one of them

Denbies Wine Estate announce their vineyard hotel plans

Yesterday, 16:05

A CGI impression of the new hotel at Denbies Wine Estate

The new hotel is set to open in spring 2019 and will be located in the heart of the vineyard, offering sweeping views over the North Downs Way.

Some of the best Christmas markets in Surrey for 2018

Tue, 10:53

Christmas Market in Kingston by Steve Calcott (CC BY-NC 2.0) via flic.kr/p/4dFMfe

From Santa’s Grottos, to Victorian Christmas markets and late-night shopping, we’ve covered what’s on in Surrey this season

Eating out in Surrey - Best restaurants

Tue, 10:47

A few of Surrey's finest restaurants. Text added with canva.com.

Whether you're looking for fine dining, pub grub or exotic dishes, eating out in Surrey has something for everyone. Here's our guide to the best local restaurants and pubs

Reviewing The Chilli Pickle in Guildford

Tue, 10:41 Matthew Williams

It feels like walking into The Beatles' Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band album (Photo by The Chilli Pickle)

Having bloomed in Brighton’s restaurant scene over the past decade, The Chilli Pickle opened its second site in Guildford this summer

Kylie Minogue announced as the first headliner for Hampton Court Palace Festival 2019

Mon, 14:32

Historic Royal Palaces and IMG have announced that Kylie Minogue is the first headliner confirmed for Hampton Court Palace Festival 2019. These will be her only London shows of summer 2019. Here’s how you can get tickets

A Surrey walk around the Thames Down Link

Mon, 12:56 Chris Howard

Close up of stepping stones at Box Hill (Photo by Pete Lambert)

Enjoy this linear rail to ramble section of the Thames Down Link route taking the short train-ride from Box Hill & Westhumble to Ashtead before walking back

Things to do in Surrey this weekend

Mon, 12:13

Painshill Park by Paul Appleyard (CC BY-NC-SA 2.0) via flic.kr/p/dstjiX. Text added with canva.com.

Great things to do in Surrey this weekend (16, 17 and 18 November): art exhibitions, walks, concerts, theatre, places to visit and other events and ideas.

Surrey Instagrams of the week

Friday, November 9, 2018

Red Squirrel by Sue Cro (CC BY-NC 2.0) via flic.kr/p/Wk2LVP. Text added with canva.com.

We round up 10 of the most beautiful photos of Surrey shared on Instagram this week…

10 of the best places to see autumn colour in Surrey

Tuesday, November 6, 2018 Natasha Healy

Explore the outdoors this autumn (Photo: Getty Images/iStockphoto/petrenkod)

It’s that time of year when our beautiful countryside is alight with the colours of autumn. Here, we pick out some of her favourite spots to enjoy the seasonal splendour – as well as some perfect places for a post-walk refresher

10 things to see and do in Sunbury-on-Thames

Tuesday, November 6, 2018 James Knighton

Sunbury on Thames (Illustration by Lucy Atkinson)

Found on the stretch of the River Thames between Weybridge and East Molesey, Sunbury-on-Thames is blessed with a village feel where it meets the water. From antique hunts to the joys of river life, here are a few of our favourite reasons to visit

Surrey singing duo Verity & Violet blending vintage classics with modern favourites

Monday, November 5, 2018 Simone Hellyer

Verity & Violet (Photo by Wonderland Creative)

Verity & Violet are Loui and Jess – a singing duo from Surrey who specialise in blending vintage classics with modern favourites. The two have achieved success in the capital, but are now hoping to attract an audience closer to home

Ad Feature Look refreshed and radiant for your Christmas and New Year party

Friday, November 2, 2018

With the Christmas celebrations seemingly starting earlier every year, it all feels a little too ‘soon’ sometimes, but what if you want to look your best for Christmas & New year celebrations and are considering having cosmetic non-surgical procedures? The Bella Vou Pantiles Clinic offers surgical and non-surgical cosmetic procedures and treatments from a purpose-built private clinic in the heart of Royal Tunbridge Wells

10 of the best autumn pub walks across Surrey

Thursday, November 1, 2018

The boathouse at Winkworth Arboretum (Photo: Stephen Darlington)

Living in England’s most densely wooded county, it’s always a pleasure to witness Surrey donning its autumn finery. Here’s some of the best places to do just that - plus a few pub pit stops to enjoy on route!

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