The Surrey Comet is a local news publication that has been serving the Surrey, England community since 1854. The newspaper was originally founded by a group of prominent local businessmen, civic leaders, and journalists who came together to establish the Surrey Comet as an independent source of news and information that could keep the residents of Surrey informed about the issues and events shaping their community. Drawing on their connections and resources within the local area, the founders launched the Surrey Comet to provide comprehensive coverage of Surrey news, politics, sports, and culture. The Surrey Comet is currently owned by Newsquest Media Group, a major regional media company in the United Kingdom. Based in Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, the Surrey Comet covers a wide range of news and topics relevant to the Surrey area, including local politics, community events, sports, and entertainment. One interesting fact: The Surrey Comet has a long tradition of investigative journalism, with reporters who have uncovered important stories about local government, public services, and community issues over the decades, earning the newspaper a reputation for holding local authorities accountable.