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The candidates are journalist Margaret Doyle, TV presenter Rob Butler, former British Rail commercial director Christine Emmett, business high-flyer Sajid Javid, author and broadcaster Jo Anne Nadler, and senior civil servant Dominic Raab.

Broadcasters and high flyers on MP shortlist

A shortlist of six candidates competing in a US-style primary to become the Conservative Party's parliamentary candidate for Esher & Walton includes high-flyers from business and the media.Read

Victor Agarwal (centre) with Gill Gray and Harold Trace

Labour joy at holding county seat in Stanwell

LABOUR members in Spelthorne are overjoyed after bucking the national trend to retain a seat on Surrey County Council.Read

L, Councillor David Archer and Councillor Nigel Cooper, after the final count.

Nail-biting finish to Elmbridge election count

IN a nail-biting finish to a long day, former Elmbridge mayor, Nigel Cooper, retained his county council seat for the residents group against a strong challenge from Tory David Archer. Read

County Council results for Elmbridge

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Tories romp to victory in borough and county polls

THE Conservatives steamrollered their way to comprehensive victories at the Runnymede borough and county elections.Read

Elections 2009: How Runnymede voted

SIX COUNTY ELECTIONS BY AREA:Read

Tories end 23-year wait for Chertsey county seat

WITH a Labour Government on the brink of self-destruction in Westminster, the loss of the party's one seat in Runnymede was a devastating blow.Read

Candidate: canvassing is a slog but very rewarding

Independent candidate Brian Perry was running for Egham Hythe in the Runnymede by elections. He told the Herald & News of his experiences walking the ward and meeting his prospective ward members.Read