Peter Stewart

Thames Water says, quote, we have clear and deliverable plans to upgrade 250 of our sites across the region to increase treatment capacity and reduce the number of storm discharges. And it also goes on to say in a statement, farming industry, road runoff, wildlife and increasingly extreme weather also plays a role in river health.

Thames Water says, quote, we have clear and deliverable plans to upgrade 250 of our sites across the region to increase treatment capacity and reduce the number of storm discharges. And it also goes on to say in a statement, farming industry, road runoff, wildlife and increasingly extreme weather also plays a role in river health.

If only there was a group, an organisation that kind of had an overview of water. There is. It's called the Environment Agency. It said regulation of the water industry to protect the environment is one of its top priorities and explained that it's recruiting more staff and using data driven analytics.

If only there was a group, an organisation that kind of had an overview of water. There is. It's called the Environment Agency. It said regulation of the water industry to protect the environment is one of its top priorities and explained that it's recruiting more staff and using data driven analytics.

to map discharges so it can quickly direct specialist officers and water company inspections will be increased as well. OK, spotted on social this week, waste being dumped in a field called Crosswinds. It's on the border of Reigate and Banstead between Horse Hill and Colandine Lane. And the claim of, quote,

to map discharges so it can quickly direct specialist officers and water company inspections will be increased as well. OK, spotted on social this week, waste being dumped in a field called Crosswinds. It's on the border of Reigate and Banstead between Horse Hill and Colandine Lane. And the claim of, quote,

systematic illegal dumping of rubbish heavy duty machines and endless loaded lorries according to that site on social media i should also say that the person who posted that on social media anonymously has also contacted me here at the podcast independently um

systematic illegal dumping of rubbish heavy duty machines and endless loaded lorries according to that site on social media i should also say that the person who posted that on social media anonymously has also contacted me here at the podcast independently um

The location just up the road from that controversial oil site in Horse Hill and that poster saying residents have repeatedly reported it over a period of a month. So I got in touch with Rygate and Badstead Borough Council and they told me, quote, the Borough Council is aware of the situation at this site and we're liaising with relevant partners.

The location just up the road from that controversial oil site in Horse Hill and that poster saying residents have repeatedly reported it over a period of a month. So I got in touch with Rygate and Badstead Borough Council and they told me, quote, the Borough Council is aware of the situation at this site and we're liaising with relevant partners.

The matter comes under Surrey County Council's jurisdiction as it's a waste transfer activity. And the County Council served enforcement notices on this land back in 2021 and has been notified of this additional activity. Quote, we understand the Environment Agency and Surrey Police have also been made aware.

The matter comes under Surrey County Council's jurisdiction as it's a waste transfer activity. And the County Council served enforcement notices on this land back in 2021 and has been notified of this additional activity. Quote, we understand the Environment Agency and Surrey Police have also been made aware.

Parents of children admitted to East Surrey Hospital are going to be given access to hot, nutritious meals. Yeah, but up until now, if you take your child into hospital and they are given a meal, you've got to sit there going hungry or nip up to the cafe or the stall there and get yourself some sandwiches.

Parents of children admitted to East Surrey Hospital are going to be given access to hot, nutritious meals. Yeah, but up until now, if you take your child into hospital and they are given a meal, you've got to sit there going hungry or nip up to the cafe or the stall there and get yourself some sandwiches.

But now, Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, which runs the hospital in Redhill, is one of 15 hospitals to roll out a programme by NHS England and the Sophie's Legacy charity. That pilot project has been made possible through a £5,000 grant from the charity.

But now, Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, which runs the hospital in Redhill, is one of 15 hospitals to roll out a programme by NHS England and the Sophie's Legacy charity. That pilot project has been made possible through a £5,000 grant from the charity.

Tina Hetherington is chief nurse at the trust and said the initiative would improve the overall hospital experience for families during what can be a challenging time. And a new summer house has been opened in the garden of East Surrey Hospital, Macmillan Cancer Centre, funded by donations to the SASH Cancer Fund. SASH is Surrey and Sussex Healthcare, yeah?

Tina Hetherington is chief nurse at the trust and said the initiative would improve the overall hospital experience for families during what can be a challenging time. And a new summer house has been opened in the garden of East Surrey Hospital, Macmillan Cancer Centre, funded by donations to the SASH Cancer Fund. SASH is Surrey and Sussex Healthcare, yeah?

So for East Surrey and also some other health provisions which go into Sussex as well. It's a quiet space to sit for people who need to stay out of direct sunlight. Yeah, good point. We just need a quiet, sheltered way to enjoy the Cancer Centre garden. It was a real team effort, apparently, from Cancer Centre users, businesses and individuals who raised or donated the money.

So for East Surrey and also some other health provisions which go into Sussex as well. It's a quiet space to sit for people who need to stay out of direct sunlight. Yeah, good point. We just need a quiet, sheltered way to enjoy the Cancer Centre garden. It was a real team effort, apparently, from Cancer Centre users, businesses and individuals who raised or donated the money.