All Surrey places with 'ham' in the name to be renamed to avoid...

All Surrey places with "ham" in the name have been renamed to avoid upsetting vegetarians.As of today, the suffix "ham" is being changed to "land" for the name of every town and village in the county.The decision by East Surrey County Council, which will see areas such as Caterham and Fetcham renamed Caterland and Fetcland, was made following protests by activists.The decision, announced by the council last week, comes into force today (Saturday April 1).Council...

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