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Max Clifford on the Royal Marsden, Muhammad Ali and Prince William and Kate

January 31st 2012

It was more than 20 years ago that I took Muhammad Ali to the Royal Marsden in Sutton for a visit that made a lasting impression on patients, staff and many others, including the great man himself.

Surrey celebs share their favourite restaurants, shops, views, and places to visit in Surrey

January 25th 2012

Over the years, some of Surrey's best known personalities have revealed what they most love about our county to Surrey Life. Here, we compile their favourites and ask what makes you proud of living in Surrey?

East Molesey propmaker helps bring Scorsese’s Hugo to life

January 25th 2012

Not only was the new Martin Scorsese 3-D fantasy film Hugo produced on our doorstep at Shepperton Studios but one of the central characters was built by a Surrey business too.

Surrey Golf seeks young volunteers for BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth

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January 24th 2012

The Surrey Golf Partnership has launched a European Tour legacy project to recruit young volunteers for the BMW PGA Championship at the Wentworth Club in May.

Surrey's most innovative businesses: from gaming giants and space age scientists to Harry Potter

January 16th 2012

Quite rightly, independent business is something that we in Surrey are always keen to champion, but what of our acorns that have grown up to conquer the world? MATTHEW WILLIAMS finds out more about some of our county’s most innovative companies

Surrey Life Community Heroes

January 16th 2012

Celebrating the inspiring people who are really making a big difference in our town and village communities, here we bring you the first ever Surrey Life Community Heroes list

Alternative investments – making your money work for you

January 16th 2012

Making your money grow can be about pleasure as well as a financial return. Personal investment expert Adam Aiken shares some wealth management ideas that everyone can think about, without getting tangled up in stocks, shares and low interest rates

Surrey Ramblers’ John Nathan on his perfect Surrey weekend

January 16th 2012

Chairman of the Surrey Ramblers, Limpsfield's John Nathan is also an associate of the Royal Photographic Society. Since retiring as a GP, weekends provide the perfect opportunity to escape to the Surrey countryside and enjoy both of his hobbies

Esher-based The Cosmetic Doctors Company - The Business

January 9th 2012

In the first of a new Surrey Life series, in which we’ll be meeting some of our county’s top business people, we talk to Dr Peter Forrester, owner and founder of the Esher-based The Cosmetic Doctors Company...

Max Clifford comes face-to-face with Winston Churchill’s dentures

January 9th 2012

I never imagined, when I was asked to speak at the Royal College of Surgeons in London, what myriad of delights awaited me...

Surrey's New Year Honours 2012

January 5th 2012

A number of extraordinary Surrey folk, from an orangutan charity founder to business leaders, have been celebrated in the New Year Honours List:

Behind Flying Blind - Film Producer, Director, Cast & Crew

Rating: 3

January 3rd 2012

Bristol’s harbourside, the Downs, Clifton and the Fleet Air Arm Museum in Yeovilton are among the locations set to feature in a passionate post-9/11 love story called Flying Blind.

Promotional Feature - TheRetirementCentre.com

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January 1st 2012

TheRetirementCentre.com searches the market to bring the very best money, insurance, travel and lifestyle deals to its customers offering everything retirees need under one roof.

Sandy Jones talks about Yorkshire’s influence on golf

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December 27th 2011

Sandy Jones, the man who heads British golf, talks to Chris Titley about the Ryder Cup, the top players and Yorkshire’s influence on the game

Your Christmas memories...

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December 23rd 2011

Pack a family into a room, ply them with food and wine, add the political pressure cooker of buying the right gifts into the mix, and it’s no wonder Christmas tends to create so many memorable occasions...

Cotswold fire-fighters

Rating: 3

December 20th 2011

In the January issue of Cotswold Life we ran the first chapter of Iain Robertson’s forthcoming book about life as a retained fire-fighter in Winchcombe. Every fortnight, on the Cotswold Life website, we will be publishing a new chapter...

Father Christmas on his perfect Surrey weekend

December 19th 2011

As Christmas' key protagonist these days, the festive season often leaves FATHER CHRISTMAS with little time for leisure. Here, however, he finds five minutes to share what he most loves about his Surrey stopovers

Robot Invasion!

Rating: 2

December 18th 2011

The Romanian philosopher Emile Cioran once said that ‘Man is a robot with defects’. Judging by the breathtaking collection of vintage toy robots amassed by Newick-based illustrator Chris McEwan...

Where to pick up the perfect Christmas tree in Surrey

December 16th 2011

One of the great joys at this time of year is going out to choose a Christmas tree. Here, JIM KEOGHAN explains why buying a real one can actually benefit the environment and looks at some of the best sustainable options available locally

Dorset Family create home-made crackers this Christmas - Meet the Ferndown Family

Rating: 3

December 13th 2011

Jeremy Miles meets the Ferndown family whose Dorset-made crackers will be gracing some very fine tables indeed this Christmas...