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Walkers warn of 'creepy' man chasing them in woods near Guildford as police issue description
Surrey Police have said it is investigating the reports, and have shared a description of a man
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Letter: Fake News Warning At Election Time
From Brian Creese Member of One Guildford (described by Creese as a loose network drawn from across political parties, faith groups and civil society, monitoring and looking to combat the influence of authoritarian and hard right groups in the Guildford area). Last summer I spent four interesting ...
Guildford Local Election Nominations Close at 4pm
By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter Today, Tursday, April 9, is the final day to get your name on a Surrey ballot ahead of this year’s once in a generation election. But hurry – nominations in Guildford, at least, close at 4pm. Surrey County Council was created in 1889 with the 11 boroug...
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Developers Are Not Giving Up on 200-home Scheme for West Clandon
By Emily Dalton local democracy reporter Plans for up to 200 homes on green belt land in West Clandon are back on the table despite earlier concerns from council planners about a very similar scheme that was described as an “alien extension”. Developers are now asking Guildford Borough Council t...
GBC Steps in to Ensure Affordable Homes Are Part of Ash Development
By Emily Dalton local democracy reporter Seven new affordable homes have been signed off into public ownership in what Guildford councillors have called a “good opportunity” to boost housing for local people. At a full council meeting on April 7, Guildford Borough Council approved the move to ac...
Updated: Residents ‘Deeply Distressed’ After Travellers Begin Developing Rural Site
By David Reading Update: see local councillor’s reaction below. An unauthorised travellers’ site that has been set up on rural land in Alfold has created distress and anger among people living nearby, according to MP Sir Jeremy Hunt. There are numerous vehicles on the site in Loxwood Road and gr...
Notice: Antiques & Vintage Market – April 19
Don’t miss your chance to bag a collectable on Guildford High Street… The post Notice: Antiques & Vintage Market – April 19 appeared first on Guildford Dragon....
Illegal Site Must Be Cleared Says Planning Inspectorate
By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter An unauthorised encampment in the “Surrey Hills” must be cleared and the site returned to its former green belt glory, the planning inspectorate has ruled. The landowners moved on to the Tilthams Corner Road plot off Unstead Lane near Bramley, last Sep...
Guildford backs major flood scheme to protect town centre and unlock new housing
The council has said that the work is urgent
Council Endorses Flood Alleviation Scheme But Hears Cautionary Note On Funding
By Martin Giles Following complaints about a lack of action by Guildford Borough Council, councillors voted to formally endorse the Guildford Flood Alleviation Scheme (FAS) at its meeting last night (April 7). The scheme is required not only to protect the town from future flooding but also to allow...
Surrey council steps in to buy new affordable homes in Ash and provide 'a roof over someone's head'
The homes should be completed in summer 2027
Major transformation coming to century-old Surrey hospital as £1m in funding secured
The hospital was established not long after the First World War, but its now set for a revamp
Surrey weather expected to hit 25C as this could be 'hottest April for five years' Met Office say
It is expected to be the hottest day of the year so far
Up to 200 homes planned for Surrey village where previous scheme was described as 'alien'
A previous plan to build homes in the area was described as an "alien extension" to the village.
Aussie retailer loved by Hugh Jackman, Cillian Murphy and Bill Clinton opens in Guildford High Street
The company has restored a Grade II-listed building returning it to the 1950s shopfront it once had
Chance for New Council Candidates To Be Heard First-hand
By Martin Giles Guildford South West residents are being invited to a hustings in their Village Hall where they will be able to hear first-hand from candidates standing in the election for the new West Surrey Council. The meeting is being organised by Onslow Village Residents Association (OVRA). Ray...
The Surrey areas where property prices are rising and falling across 2026 with 'unexpected' changes
One Surrey area saw a higher increase in average house prices than all other parts of the county combined
Birdwatcher’s Diary No.346
By Malcolm Fincham Weather conditions began to settle for the most part as we moved into mid-March. High pressure held back rain-bearing westerlies from southern counties of the UK. On the whole, temperatures began to rise for a while as daylight hours lengthened, although several nighttime frosts w...
Looking back at when thousands of Surrey youths would become pilgrims travelling to Guildford Cathedral
The Easter Monday pilgrimage to Guildford Cathedral was in its hey-day during the 1960s and into the 80s and would see groups travel as far as 20 miles
Guildford residents baffled after peacock 'moves in' and starts tapping on windows for food
Nobody seems to know where Pete the Peacock has come from