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Bankrupt Council To Fund Lightbox Energy Bill
By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter The Lightbox is set to receive £131,000 from Woking Borough Council to help offset the shock of rising energy bills – after it was discovered the “fabulous” cultural hub had been undercharged for years. The soon to be council-owned Thameswey Energ...
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Youth clubs to be launched in Guildford and five other Surrey towns as unemployment rises
The Government has chosen six areas in Surrey as it aims to tackle youth unemployment and provide 'vital support'
Woking’s Council Houses To Be Part of Asset Sale
By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter The ghosts of Woking’s disastrous investment strategy, which bankrupted the borough council and cost jobs, services and tax rises, are beginning to be laid to rest after three of its failing companies were set to be sold – but at cost. The council w...
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Updated: Police Hunt For Motorcyclist After Horse Rider Is Seriously Injured In Ash Green
Surrey police this week appealed for help in identifying a motorcyclist reported to have caused a horse to fall and seriously injure its female rider in White Lane, Ash Green. The incident happened on Saturday, June 13th. The horse rider reported that the motorcyclist, who had a female passenger, re...
Parking Fine Refunds
By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter More than 100 people have already requested refunds for parking fines incorrectly issued in some Elmbridge council car parks. Elmbridge Borough Council has launched a refund scheme for motorists who were erroneously sent penalty charge notices (PCNs) betwe...
Pride in Surrey main Guildford event called off for 2026
Organisers said it was impossible to run this years event
50-year-old Guildford charity raft race event cancelled over safety fears
There were a number of reasons the event was cancelled
The Surrey park with a brand new play feature you may not have noticed
Guildford's Stoke Park has a new activity for children
New nature reserve to open in Surrey as part of 1,650 home urban village project
The nature reserve is expected to open later this year, and some may be surprised what sits right next to it
'Friend to many' remembered in this week's Surrey death and funeral notices
Our thoughts are with those who have lost loved ones
Wildlife Trust’s CEO and Trustee Honoured With MBEs
Surrey Wildlife Trust’s Chief Executive, Sarah Jane Chimbwandira, has been made an MBE in the King’s Birthday Honours for her longstanding service to nature and the environment. Since graduating in zoology in 1990, she has dedicated her career to exploring new ways of protecting and restoring th...
Five of Guildford's best pubs to watch the World Cup including one that is also an Indian restaurant
From a pub with an Indian restaurant inside, to venues that have only just received a makeover; there are many great options in Guildford
New Housing in Wood Street Village Recommended For Approval
By James Moules local democracy reporting service A proposed 18-home development on an old stable patch in the “grey belt” is earmarked for approval, despite drawing more than 20 fierce objections from residents. Developer Guildoak Ltd applied last year to build the houses at Hill Place Farm, o...
Sainsbury’s Magpie – Perhaps Not As Trapped As It Seemed
By Daisy Edwards It seems to be ‘One for Joy’ for the solitary magpie in Godalming Sainsbury’s, now the subject of more publicity in national newspapers and the BBC. A new update, given exclusively to The Dragon NEWS, indicates the bird might not be as trapped as it seemed. A magpie was though...
Four Sentenced at Guildford for Supplying Grade A Drugs in the Home Counties
A county drugs line known as “Giant”, which supplied crack cocaine and heroin across Surrey, West Sussex, Kent and South London, has been taken down after all four defendants involved in its operation were sentenced. The investigation began in May 2025 when officers uncovered messages relating t...
GBC Wins Bronze At Local Government Awards Ceremony
Guildford Borough Council has been awarded Bronze in the ‘Most Improved Council’ category at the Local Government Chronicle (LGC) Awards 2026. The LGC Awards recognise good practice across local government and highlight the work of councils, councillors and officers in delivering services and im...
County Council Leader Says He Would Not Stand To Be Mayor of Surrey
By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter Surrey County Council’s outgoing leader says he will not seek to become the county’s mayor if and when the role is created. Cllr Tim Oliver (Con, Weybridge), who has led the county council since 2018, is serving a final stint in office ahead of the are...
'Grey Belt' land on edge of Guildford looks set for 18 home development
The plans are earmarked for approval but have received more than 20 objections
Alfold Gets a New Landmark Village Sculpture
Alfold residents and parish councillors gathered at the Alfold Crossways to see the unveiling of a monumental new and unique sculpture for the village. Borough and county councillor Kevin Deanus cut the ribbon on the 12ft high steel oak tree mounted on a base which declares: “Alfold – Heart of t...
'Luxury' gated community of £1.5m homes nears completion in Surrey village
The first home is available for reservation at the price of £1,595,000