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Joint Council Committees Meet to Plan Local Government Reorganisation
Emily Dalton local democracy reporter Councillors from across Surrey met this week for the very first time as part of two new committees set up to manage the county’s biggest council shake-up in decades. The East Surrey Voluntary Joint Committee met yesterday (Thursday, January 15) at Woodhatch Pl...
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Stoves and Open Fires Targeted in GBC Campaign on Clean Air and Health
By Esme Campbell and David Reading Wood burning is among the most polluting ways to heat your home and poses serious health risks, warns Guildford Borough Council ahead of Clean Air Night. Despite making your home cosy, wood burning releases air pollution that can lead to heart and lung disease, as ...
Mayor’s Diary: January 17 – February 1
The diary for the Mayor of Guildford, Howard Smith, and Deputy Mayor Jane Tyson as provided by GBC. All information supplied by GBC. Find out about Guildford’s Mayor & Deputy Mayor here. Saturday, 17 January to Sunday, 1 February 2026 Saturday, 17 January 14:15 The Mayor, Councillor Howard Smi...
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Where To Go To Find a Free Warm Space and Welcome This Winter
Next week (Monday to Sunday, January 19 to 25) is Warm Welcome Week, designated by the campaign Warm Welcome Spaces. Its aim is to support and promote free, inclusive spaces where anyone can find warmth, connection, and support, especially vital during the coldest and loneliest time of the year. Cl...
Surrey's shoplifting capital revealed by data as retail crime continues to spiral
Home Office figures show that shoplifting offences have soared across the nation since the pandemic,
Trust Stands Down Critical Incident at the Royal Surrey
The ‘Critical Incident’ declared on Monday, January 12 has now been stood down. The incident was primarily caused, said the hospital, by a high number of attendances at the Emergency Department and a lack of available beds in inpatient wards and the status was confirmed to still apply yesterday ...
Ash Vale Station’s Step-Free Access Gets Government Go-ahead
By David Reading The Government has agreed that step-free access can be introduced at Ash Vale Station – bringing good news for the many hundreds of people who supported a campaign for the work to be done. The scheme is now dependent on Surrey County Council committing matched funding. The Governm...
University of Surrey Professor Comments on Jenrick’s Political Move
By Martin Giles Commenting on today’s defection of Robert Jenrick from the Conservatives to Reform UK, Dr Mark Shanahan, Associate Professor of Political Engagement from the University of Surrey, said: “This marks both a significant high point for the insurgent right-wing party, and an unlikely ...
Leisure Centre Will Be Lost If Council Does Not Approve Extra Funding, Says Leader
By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter Not replacing Cranleigh Leisure Centre will inevitably force its closure, said the leader of Waverley Borough Council. But the opposition leader his threat that Cranleigh will loose the centre if it does not approve increased costs, is holding the facility...
Letter: World Book Day Writing Competition for Blind Children
From: Lara Marshall library engagement manager (RNIB) The year 2026 is National Year of Reading and this, along with World Book Day 2026 on March 5, is a wonderful chance for every child, including those with reading impairments and vision impairments, to enjoy and celebrate their love of reading an...
Updated: Closure of Woodbridge Road Following Three-Vehicle Collision
Another incident causing road closure was reported in Guildford early yesterday evening (Thursday, January 15). The incident happened in Woodbridge Road, a main route for vehicles coming into, or leaving, Guildford. Police said no injuries were reported. Today (January 16) a police statement said: â...
A281 Horsham Road Now Reopened
By Martin Giles The A281 south of Guildford, which was closed around 2pm this afternoon (January 15) because of a diesel fuel spill, has now been reopened. The incident occurred by the Bramley Bed Centre on the southern edge of the village and a diversion through Wonersh was put in place. No injurie...
Surrey man who blamed fox for causing crash that seriously injured driver sentenced
Investigating officer PC Pat Nixon said: "Nagy's actions showed a complete disregard for the safety of others on the road and could have had fatal consequences."
I visited ultra cosy Surrey restaurant that is offering cheap £12 meals throughout January
This warm and inviting restaurant is perfect for visiting on a wet or chilly day
Man Sentenced to Prison for Causing Serious Injury by Dangerous Driving
A man has been sentenced to one year and eight months in prison, alongside a two year and 10 month driving ban with the requirement to sit a retest to get his driving licence back, following a three-vehicle collision in Guildford. Attila Nagy, 43, of Knaphill, was sentenced at Guildford Crown Court ...
Police Hope Man in CCTV Image Can Help Investigation into Bellfields Death
Police officers investigating the death of a man whose body was found in Hazel Avenue, Guildford, last Friday (January 9) are appealing for the public’s help to identify the man in this CCTV image. They believe he could have information that could further their investigation. The death is being tr...
Letter: Urban Roads Are Where Most Road Accidents Occur
From Charlie Gordon In response to: New 20mph Speed Limits Proposed for Merrow’s Residential Roads In 2024, the number of casualties on urban roads in England was 16 times higher than the number on motorways. Even allowing for distances travelled, urban roads see nine times more casualties than mo...
Man found dead in Guildford was in police car just hours before, watchdog finds
The man was found dead in Bellfields, Guildford at 7.15am but had contact with police late the night before
Surrey Police search for 'good samaritan' who helped man later found dead in Guildford
Surrey Police are searching for a man they believed to have helped the deceased
Three horses die in Surrey A3 crashes that have closed carriageway
The A3 northbound is closed near Guildford following two incidents