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RIP Larry Bain
Like many residents, I got the news of Revd Larry Bain’s passing via social media. We all knew Larry from his time as the Vicar of Heatherside Church, but a couple of years ago, Larry left Surrey Heath for pastures new to lead a church in the Black Country. Anyone who knew Larry as well… Read more
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Reading to Deepcut just for fun
I recently had a rather stressful week, so I cleared my diary and took a long bike ride. Riding my bike helps me unwind, so I took a train to Reading and cycled back to Deepcut. Before I set off, I plotted a route in my Komoot app, which took in a mixture of on… Read more
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Celebrating the Colourful Origins of Pride: A Journey through Surrey
In a world that is becoming increasingly diverse and accepting, Pride stands as a vibrant symbol of love, unity, and progress. Its roots can be traced back to the Stonewall Riots in New York City, but did you know that the spirit of Pride has also flourished in the serene landscapes of Surrey, England? From… Read more
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Cycling Towards Happiness: How My E-Bike Replaced My Car and Uplifted My Life
Have you ever felt like your life needed a bit of a shake-up? That’s exactly how I felt not too long ago. The daily grind of commuting in my car, dealing with traffic, and the endless search for parking spots had become a routine that was draining both my energy and my spirit. That’s when… Read more
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The cost to fly the progressive pride flag at Surrey Heath Borough Council
Surrey Heath Borough Council‘s new administration is full of surprises regarding their priorities with council taxpayers’ money. After all, they made a huge song and dance about the previous administration during their election campaign with very little substance about what they would do should they gain control of the council. Now they are in control,… Read more
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Unleashing Creativity: How AI Powers Virtual Speed Cameras for Safer Roads
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning have recently been major media stories. As is often the case, media outlets have done a great job of sensationalising the harmful elements of AI by focusing on our fear and conjuring up a future SkyNet-like reality in our minds. While we should ensure AI is applied for our… Read more
Paul Deach 