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Armed Police Deployed After Fight At Ash Vale Pub – Four Arrested
Four people were arrested following a large fight at a pub in Ash Vale on Wednesday night (May 1). Officers were called to the Admiral pub in Vale Road at around 10.30pm where they found two men with serious injuries, including knife wounds. They were both taken to hospital. One man has been treated...
Surrey Schools Could Have ‘Meat-free Mondays’ if Strategy Adopted
By Emily Dalton local democracy reporter Meat-free and plant-based options could be mandated across Surrey schools every Monday according to new proposed council guidance. Only some Surrey schools currently participate in a form of “meat-free Monday” so the new food strategy, expected to be put ...
Man Sentenced to 60 Months Behind Bars After Kick Left Victim Unconscious
A man has been sentenced to 60 months behind bars after his flying kick left a man unconscious on a Guildford street. Paulo Evaristo, 23, of Walton Road, Woking was sentenced at Guildford Crown Court on Friday, April 26, after pleading guilty to grievous bodily harm. The attack took place on Onslow ...
Opinion: Action on Building Heights is Needed Now
By Nic Allen retired architect and member of the Guildford Society There has been an ongoing discussion about the heights of new developments in Guildford and much concern raised that some major new developments are too high. This concern has been voiced by councillors from most parties, most local ...
Man arrested at Aux nightclub Guildford as venue 'permanently closed'
Surrey Police have confirmed that a man has been arrested at Aux nightclub
Local Elections 2024: What time do Surrey polls close and what to bring with you
Opening and closing times for local election polls in Surrey, including Woking and Guildford.
Guildford vs Guildford: How far will your money go in the town's much warmer namesake
While sharing the name as Guildford, the Guildford in Western Australia is distinctly different
On the streets of Woking where voters talk council debt and toilets on eve of local elections 2024
Cuts to services and increased taxes at bankrupt council as residents of Woking go to the polls
Aux Nightclub Closes Suddenly – Police Investigation Underway
By Martin Giles The Aux nightclub in Woodbridge Road was closed down suddenly last Friday (April 26) and repossessed by the owner Michel Harper, who said today (May 1) that his company had “exercised forfeiture”. There is an uncorroborated claim that the closure occurred hours before the club wa...
£20,000 Offered to Help Solve 30-year-old Woking Murder Case
Crimestoppers is offering up to £20,000 for vital information given to the charity anonymously about those responsible for the fatal shooting of Karen Reed on the doorstep of her Surrey home 30 years ago. Karen, who was 33-years-old, was callously shot five times at close range in the hallway of he...
Letter: Jeremy Hunt Has Not Engaged With Ash Parish Council As Claimed
From: Fiona White chair of Ash Parish Council and Lib Dem borough and county councillor In response to: Jeremy Hunt Admits He Is Not Confident of Winning at the Next General Election I was very interested to hear Mr Hunt’s comment that he has “engaged with Ash Parish Council”. I am the chairma...
Met Office Surrey weather warning for thunderstorms tonight with flooding, power cuts and travel disruption expected
Seven-hour thunderstorm warning issued ahead of Early May Bank Holiday
New On-line Directory for Community Help and Support Throughout Surrey
A new online Surrey-wide directory has been launched to help residents – and professionals who support them – find local sources of help in their community. Connect to Support Surrey is a one-stop shop for information on adult care and support, enabling people to find help local to them. The web...
Letter: Politicians Should Not Take Credit for Pharmacy Appeal Success
From: George Potter Lib Dem borough councillor for Burpham and county councillor for Guildford East See: Appeal Decision Means a New Pharmacy for Burpham I was absolutely delighted when Zohib Sheikh texted me last week to say that, after months of waiting, he had finally won his appeal against the N...
Train strike May: All the Surrey stations affected as SWR warn 'only travel if absolutely necessary'
South Western, Southern and Great Western have announced their strike timetables for the beginning of May
Insights: Running an Election – Part Three The Result
With more elections looming across the county, including one for the Police & Crime Commissioner role, Bernard Quoroll recounts his experiences as a local government officer and as a returning officer. Part Two – The Count See Part One – The Vote here By Bernard Quoroll former local authorit...
Letter: Good to See the Power of the Community Coming Together
From: Jim Allen In response to: Appeal Decision Means a New Pharmacy for Burpham Many people expressed their concerns, leaving the decision-makers with little choice but to reconsider their decision. It is disheartening that the application was initially denied by the faceless decision-makers, inclu...
Letter: Why is Britain Failing? Governmental Structure and Voting Systems
From: George Potter Lib Dem borough councillor for Burpham and county councillor for Guildford East David Roberts asks in his letter “Why Is Britain Failing Compared to the EU?” Governmental structure and voting systems are a big part of the answer. The UK is the most centralised country in Euro...
Letter: Broken Britain Has Plenty of Problems But Does the EU Have the Solutions?
From: Ben Paton In response to: Why Is Britain Failing Compared to the EU? Yes, Broken Britain has plenty of problems: a creeping fungus of institutional dishonesty exemplified by the management of Post Office Ltd and spiralling shoplifting; 130,000 children in the care of Local Authorities, that’...
Councillor Sets Up Group to Tackle Loneliness
A Lib Dem councillor has worked with Guildford City Football Club to launch a new group to reduce loneliness in Guildford. Prior to being elected as a Guildford Borough councillor in May 2023 to represent Stoke ward, Steve Hives knocked on hundreds of doors in Guildford. He encountered a few residen...