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Opinion: The Shocking £20m+ Cost of Cancelling the Guildford Park Road Development
By Philip Brooker Conservative leader of the opposition at Guildford Borough Council Last weekend’s excellent article in the Guildford Dragon by Alistair Smith of the Guildford Society, Guildford Deserves Better in Guildford Park Road, prompts further questions over the competence of the Liberal D...
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Man Jailed for Causing Death by Dangerous Driving
A man has been sentenced to 11 years in prison after pleading guilty to causing death by dangerous driving in Cranleigh. James Cooper, 33 of Sparsholt, Winchester was sentenced at Croydon Crown Court on Friday, 30 January. He also pleaded guilty to causing death while unlicenced and uninsured, causi...
Letter: Who Has Never Fallen for a Hoax?
From John Ferns In response to: The End of the World Was Nigh – But What About Our Bournemouth Holiday? David Reading’s memory of the 1960 “mercury bomb” scare is a classic case of media magic—that moment when a news story stops being just a story and starts rearranging reality. It belongs...
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Map shows the latest Surrey schools that will offer free breakfast clubs
More than 500 schools across England are joining the scheme in April
Pride in Surrey 2026 details as festival confirms location, date and ticket information
This year's event will take place slightly earlier than in previous years
Notice: Craft and Chat
Craft, chat and keep well…
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Guildford A3 live traffic updates as crash causing delays throughout the town
There are delays across Guildford following the A3 incident
Iconic Guildford phone box previously used to sell coffee up for sale
Potential alternative uses include a library, florist, vending machine, storage, miniature art gallery and defibrillator.
Traffic restrictions including cameras planned for roads around Guildford schools
Surrey County Council's plans would see ANPR cameras put in place to ensure only permitted vehicles were on the roads in certain areas
Feature: The End of the World Was Nigh – But What About Our Bournemouth Holiday?
Looking through some long-forgotten notebooks, Dragon reporter David Reading was reminded of a news report from 65 years ago that put him in a panic at the time. Here, he recounts the story… The date is July 11th 1960, a Monday. The end of the world is scheduled for three days’ time and I am [...
Guildford Woman Says Community Protection Order Issued by Police Was Excessive
By Emily Dalton local democracy reporter A Guildford woman has criticised Surrey Police for giving her an anti-social behaviour warning after officers intervened while she considered taking her own life. She has claimed the move left her feeling “ashamed” and too scared to call for help if she e...
Old 455 Rolling Stock Still Rolling
By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter Old style 1980s rolling stock that had been taken out of service to much fanfare, including a huge ticket-only retirement party, are still being used to cover shortages across South Western Railways services. The train operator made a big song and dance ab...
Heartbreaking Family Statement: ‘Luis Will be Forever Remembered, Never Forgotten’
By Martin Giles The family of Luis Guembes, 15, have today paid tribute to him after his tragic murder in Stoke Park two weeks ago. Police officers were called following reports of a stabbing at Peacock Wood by Parkway, across from The Spectrum. Sadly, the best efforts of police, paramedics, and mem...
Family remember "talented" teen killed in Guildford stabbing
Luis' family said: "We regret that fatal day, but we praise and adore all the time we spent together. Luis will be forever remembered, never forgotten."
People Are Reading Less – But Surrey Libraries Want To Change All That
Studies have indicated that people are reading less for pleasure – especially younger people – due largely to distractions like social media, lack of time and difficulty focusing. Surrey Libraries are seeking to address this trend by taking part in the National Year of Reading, a UK-wide campaig...
Surrey woman says police warning after suicide crisis left her ‘more at risk than before'
The woman said she was too ashamed to tell her family about what happened
Letter: Reporting Restrictions Are Important – We Must Use Social Media Responsibly
From Angela Richardson former Conservative MP for Guildford In response to: Should We and Can We Protect the Identity of Teenage Murder Suspects? The short answer to the question posed in the headline is yes, even in the most horrific crimes, due process must be followed, otherwise it puts justice a...
Guildford A3 live traffic updates as vehicle fire closes lane
A lane is shut due to a vehicle fire on the A3 northbound
Pictures show the major Guildford town centre changes designed by the Environment Agency to prevent flooding
The Environment Agency claims it is "only a matter of time" before Guildford experiences another serious flood
The traditional Italian restaurant in Guildford that's been named among UK's most romantic
Diners can tuck into dishes deeply rooted in cherished family recipes