Effingham9 hrs agoMan to run tough Sahara race for sons' schoolMarc will run 156 miles (251 km) across the Sahara in six days in the Marathon des Sables event.9 hrs ago6 days agoBouncing bomb inventor's items sold at auctionCollectors bid on personal items owned by Sir Barnes Wallis at an auction held in Horsham.6 days ago16 Mar 2026Bouncing bomb inventor's family sell personal itemsThe family of Sir Barnes Wallis, from Effingham, is auctioning the marbles used to invent the bombs.16 Mar 20268 Feb 2026Why was a theatre named after Yvonne Arnaud?Pianist and actress Yvonne Arnaud lived in Effingham Common and passed away in Guildford in 1958.8 Feb 20263 Oct 2025Rail services between London and Surrey disruptedTrains are being delayed for up to 90 minutes after power to the lines had to be turned off.3 Oct 20253 Aug 2025Rail lines to close over bank holiday weekendEngineering works are set to close several routes over the August bank holiday weekend.3 Aug 20251 Aug 2025Access row leaves scout group worried for futureThe building is on the King George V playing fields in Effingham, land looked after by a trust.1 Aug 202520 Jan 2025Police appeal after motorcyclist injured in crashPolice say the rider suffered "life-threatening injuries" in a collision with a car on Sunday.20 Jan 20258 Jan 2025Teacher banned for sexual actions towards ex-pupilsStephen Atkinson, 48, touched a former pupil's waist and kissed them on the cheek, a panel found.8 Jan 2025...