- Surrey County Council’s plans to permanently switch off street lights in residential areas throughout Surrey has caused concern amongst locals.
- The decision was made by the Council to save an estimated £210,000 a year however the ‘Shine A Light’ campaign have raised concerns about safety and a potential rise of anti-social behaviour
Elsewhere in Surrey
- A Godalming wildlife sanctuary has called for the people of Surrey to look after tiny Hedgehogs this winter.
- These young hedgehogs must be kept warm through the difficult winter and the RSPCA has released advice about caring for juvenile hedgehogs.
In national news
- UK unemployment has plummeted to an 11 year low.
- Figures released by the ONS show that unemployment has fallen by 37,000 to 1.6 million over the past three months.
In Royal Holloway news
- Media Arts PHD student from Royal Holloway has won a major documentary prize.
- PHD student Iris Zaki has been recognised as one of the best up and coming documentary makers in the UK at the Grieson Awards in London.
- Her film ‘Women in Silk’ uses the ‘Abandoned Camera’ technique that she has devised to allow her to film open conversations within closed communities.
- Find out more on the Royal Holloway Website.
In Royal Holloway Sports News
- There was a win for the Royal Holloway Mens Lacrosse team yesterday, as they won their match 7-4 against the University of Kent 1st team
Finally, today’s weather:
- This evening is cold with cloud coverage across the London area with highs of 8 degrees and winds of 12 mph
That’s the latest this is Insanity Radio