# News

The latest from Ashford Wide
- [Our first Ashford Wide Summer Fair was a great success!](https://www.ashfordwide.com/news/summer-fair-2026/index.md) (1 September 2026) — Our first Summer Fair exceeded all expectations
- [Welcome to the New Ashford Wide Website](https://www.ashfordwide.com/news/welcome-to-ashford-wide/index.md) (21 July 2026) — We're delighted to launch our brand new website, making it easier than ever to find information about events, membership and everything we do.
- [New Flags for October 2025](https://www.ashfordwide.com/news/new-flags-for-october-2025/index.md) (5 October 2025) — Union flags in Ashford highstreet
- [BP sells Sunbury business centre to Spelthorne Borough Council for £360m](https://www.ashfordwide.com/news/bp-sells-sunbury-business-centre-to-spelthorne-borough-council-for-360m/index.md) (29 September 2019) — The oil giant has signed a 20-year-lease deal with Spelthorne Borough Council as the council seeks to secure its finances
- [Spelthorne in the Zone – Oyster for Spelthorne](https://www.ashfordwide.com/news/spelthorne-in-the-zone-oyster-for-spelthorne/index.md) (18 May 2019) — Petition to include Spelthorne in Zone 6
- [Another car has smashed into a home in Ashford – and it's in the very same street just days later](https://www.ashfordwide.com/news/another-car-has-smashed-into-a-home-in-ashford-and-its-in-the-very-same-street-just-days-later/index.md) (20 April 2017) — The latest smash, which saw the driver hit a wall before stopping in the house’s porch, comes just days after a near-identical incident in the same road
- [Theresa May has been told that she has enough support in Parliament to win a vote on expanding Heathrow](https://www.ashfordwide.com/news/theresa-may-has-been-told-that-she-has-enough-support-in-parliament-to-win-a-vote-on-expanding-heathrow/index.md) (2 October 2016) — Prime Minister has been told that Heathrow would win a vote with a "slam dunk" but Ministers don't believe Gatwick's plan has enough support from MPs.
- [80,000 say 'YES' to Heathrow expansion](https://www.ashfordwide.com/news/80-000-say-yes-to-heathrow-expansion/index.md) (5 February 2015) — We are delighted to announce that 80,000 local people have now shown their support for the Back Heathrow campaign.
- [Heathrow – Make Your Voice Count for Expansion](https://www.ashfordwide.com/news/heathrow-make-your-voice-count-for-expansion/index.md) (11 December 2014) — Make your voice count for Heathrow! Discover why expansion is vital for UK exports and jobs, and learn how to submit your business’s support to the Commission.
- [Business Needs Seminar held in the Council Chamber at Spelthorne Council](https://www.ashfordwide.com/news/business-needs-seminar-held-in-the-council-chamber-at-spelthorne-council/index.md) (13 May 2014) — De-mystify Council processes at the Spelthorne Business Needs Seminar on 21st May. Get expert advice on procurement, rates, and planning to help your business grow.
- [Severe flood action](https://www.ashfordwide.com/news/severe-flood-action/index.md) (12 February 2014) — Severe flood warnings continue to be issued for the River Thames and the River Ash