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Man Charged with Attempted Murder Following Crossbow Attack at University
June 5: A man has been charged with attempted murder following a serious assault in Guildford yesterday. Officers were called to reports of a man being shot with a crossbow at Manor Park Student Village, Guildford, at around 10am on Thursday June 4. Almunthir Daqamah, 21, has been charged with attem...
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Month-long road closure set to start at Guildford roundabout being turned into crossroads
It is the latest set of roadworks to prepare for the 1,650 home Weyside Urban Village project
Police name man charged with shooting University of Surrey security staff with crossbow
A positive update has also been provided on the victim's condition
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Man shot with crossbow was University of Surrey security staff member
The man in his fifties was sent to hospital in serious condition
Letter: Is Cllr McShane the Right Choice?
From Howard Smith In response to: West Surrey Ten-councillor Council Executive Announced Given the number of appalling housing issues since she’s held the housing portfolio in Guildford, is councillor McShane’s appointment the right choice for housing and communities for West Surrey? Her record ...
Arrest Made Following Crossbow Attack at University – Man Seriously Injured
A 21-year-old Saudi national has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following reports of a man being shot with a crossbow at the University of Surrey. A man in his 50s, a former student at the university, was taken to hospital. Officers were called to Manor Park Student Village, Guildfor...
Cooking oil spill closed Guildford High Street for most of day as resurfacing required
Surrey Highways has provided a statement now that the road has reopened
Major police incident as man shot with crossbow at University of Surrey
A former student of the university has been arrested and a major police presence is on scene
More Homes Approved for Former Green Belt
By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter More former Surrey green belt land will be turned into housing after plans for 74 homes were approved – despite objectors saying it would overload nearby roads. The application will infill land off Egley Road, Mayford, and was approved at the Tuesday, ...
West Surrey Ten-councillor Council Executive Announced
By Martin Giles The Executive Committee appointments of the new West Surrey Shadow Council have been published. Council leader Paul Follows (Lib Dem, Godalming South, Milford & Witley) said in a short statement: “I am pleased to have appointed and now announce the new Executive (Cabinet) of We...
Guildford Children Wanted for New BBC Series
By Isabelle Trubshaw An award-winning BBC production house is currently casting children in Guildford for an upcoming series exploring the challenge of making new friends in an increasingly digitalised world. The new six-part series, “Will you be my friend” is produced by Five Mile Films and fol...
New Maths Learning Centre Opens in Guildford
This is a sponsored article. Mathnasium, the maths only learning centre with more than 1,200 locations worldwide, has opened a new centre in Guildford, bringing its personalised approach to maths education to local families. Located opposite G Live at 4 London Road, Mathnasium of Guildford provides ...
High Street Still Closed Due to Oil Spillage
By Martin Giles The Upper High was closed off at midday yesterday (June 3) because of a spillage of cooking oil. making the area unsafe. Surrey County Council responded to the incident in conjunction with Guildford Borough Council and Surrey Police but road closures are being put in place as the are...
'Serious safety risk' as firearms left outside a Surrey parish council office
The illegal firearms were left outside a parish council office and police were quickly called
Godalming bridge closed for weeks as part of plans for major cycle route to Guildford
The road bridge which crosses the River Wey will be closed until at least July
£300,000 of Parking Fines Liable for Refunds
By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter Thousands of people wrongly given more than £300,000 worth of parking fines in Surrey can claim for refunds from 9am today. Elmbridge Borough Council had been handing out parking fines across 12 of its sites, without the legal powers to do so, dating back...
Legal Opinion Says SCC Employment Doesn’t Preclude Candidacy for West Surrey Council
By Martin Giles A legal opinion obtained by Surrey County Council, it says, before the election, gives the all clear to a West Surrey Councillor whose eligibility as a candidate in the recent election has been questioned. The eligibility of Cllr Jo Shaw (Lib Dem, Guildford East) had been challenged ...
Birdwatcher’s Diary No.350
By Malcolm Fincham The cooler than average days of the first weeks of May were soon forgotten as we moved into the latter weeks of the month. Although conditions remained dry for the most part, temperatures soared in excess of 30 Celsius in southern regions of the UK for several days during the last...
Letter: Will Councillors, For Once, Do the Right Thing?
From David Roberts In response to: The Horsleys Are at Breaking Point in Terms of Sustainability Without a site visit, Planning Committee members are not competent to decide this application. How many of them, for instance, realise that these 65 houses, with their hundred or so cars, can be accessed...
Variety of Volunteer Roles at Phyllis Tuckwell’s New Charity Shop in Artington
Hospice care charity Phyllis Tuckwell is looking for volunteers to help at its new charity shop and donation centre at Pew Corner, Artington, Guildford. No experience is needed, just enthusiasm. Pew Corner sells a wide range of pre-loved items, including ladies’, men’s and children’s clothes, ...