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Effingham Residents’ Chair Criticises MP in Letter Feud
By Isabelle Trubshaw The chair of Effingham Residents Association (EFFRA) has publicly criticised MP Zöe Franklin (Lib Dem) over what they describe as an “unbalanced” response to Berkeley Homes’ recent withdrawal of its long-standing plans to deliver a new Howard school. The dispute arose aft...
Letter: Sir Jeremy Is Right, Voters Do Use Local Elections To Send a Message
From Angela Richardson former Conservative MP for Guildford In response to: Dragon Interview – MP Jeremy Hunt says Local Democracy Is Broken This a good interview to watch. Well done Isabelle Trubshaw on the international, national and local mix of questions. It will be interesting to see how The ...
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Royal Surrey receives £2m boost to ease 'significant pressure' on cancer care services
The Royal Surrey's chemotherapy unit is 'at full capacity'
Notice: Burpham Village Fair – July 11
The 2026 Burpham Village Fair takes place on July 11 between noon and 3pm at Sutherland Memorial Park, Burpham. All the activities will be either no cost or low cost. The post Notice: Burpham Village Fair – July 11 appeared first on Guildford Dragon....
Surrey pub applies for permission to install 86-inch telly ahead of World Cup
It has submitted a planning application to Guildford Borough Council
Travel in Guildford and Woking to be disrupted this weekend as rail line closes for engineering work
It will impact travel from the capital down to the south coast
Taxi Stolen During Brawl Outside Town Centre Pub
Surrey police are appealing for witnesses following an affray in Farnham in the early hours of Sunday, May 10. Officers were called following reports of a fight involving up to eight people outside a pub near the taxi rank on Castle Street at around 1.15am. During the incident, a taxi was stolen and...
‘This Development Would Just Swamp Alfold’ Says Councillor
By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter A 400-home planning application that “would just swamp” parts of Surrey will be decided during a five-day public appeal hearing. Developers Merchant Seaman’s War Memorial Society and Thakeham Homes have taken their Alfold project to the planning insp...
Police Tackle Rogue Traders
The sun was out and so were Surrey Police officers on Wednesday, April 29, as they targeted rogue traders set to scam Surrey residents. Thirty four vehicles were stopped by the force’s Vanguard Road Safety Team and examined by colleagues from the Commercial Vehicle Unit and the Driver Vehicle Stan...
Councillors elected in 2026 Surrey Local Elections have no power yet - here's why
A lot is set to change in Surrey over the next few years, with the May 2026 elections being for two new councils
One month closure for major Guildford roundabout upgrade sparks warning
The roundabout will be converted to a signalised crossroads
Take a look at new mini golf course opening at Guildford Leisure Centre
And it looks fantastic!
Driver Arrested Following Fatal Collision
Surrey Police are appealing for information following a fatal collision in Effingham last night (May 13). Police were called following reports of a two-vehicle collision, involving a white BMW and a grey Landrover Freelander, on the A246 Guildford Road around 10.30pm. Sadly, a passenger in the BMW w...
Independents Form Political Group in New Council
By Martin Giles The five Independent and Resident Group councillors elected last week have formed a political group and nominated a leader and deputy. They will sit on the new West Surrey Shadow Council which will take full and sole authority next April. Until then, the council will shadow the exist...
Effingham crash updates as A246 Guildford Road shut after person dies - recap
Two others were left with serious injuries following the collision
Person dies and two others seriously injured in Effingham crash
An arrest has been made and police are urging witnesses to come forward
CCTV released after £2,500 worth of goods stolen from Surrey shops in 2 days
Officers have shared CCTV images of a man and a woman they believe will be able to assist with the investigation
Surrey Live Facial Recognition 6 months on - What have police achieved?
In the last few months hundreds of thousands of faces have been seen, but has the technology been effective?
Hundreds of drones to transform Surrey night sky in new Guildford show - how to get tickets
Tickets have gone on sale for the spectacular child and dog friendly ariel event