BBC Local news

• MP protests in support of hunger strike prisoner

  Wednesday, 17th December 2025

  MP Zarah Sultana demands urgent medical care for a remand prisoner at Surrey's HMP Bronzefield.

• Update on otter cubs rescued from parkland

  Wednesday, 17th December 2025

  Snap, Crackle and Pop are healthy after a tree falling left them "exposed" without their mother.

• Resident doctors strike amid 'difficult' flu surge

  Wednesday, 17th December 2025

  Resident doctors are striking over pay, while the government says it will not increase it.

• Charity says roadworks are impacting donations

  Wednesday, 17th December 2025

  The RSPCA says work on a new cycle route is affecting access for visitors.

• Work on new £16.5m primary school begins

  Wednesday, 17th December 2025

  The school is being built as part of the Callender Farm housing development on land off the A5.