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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
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Dragon Interview: MP Jeremy Hunt says Local Democracy Is Broken
By Isabelle Trubshaw We have experienced the biggest shake up in local democracy for decades but will it really fix things or will it remain broken, as many believe it is? Sir Jeremy Hunt, MP for Godalming and Ash, former Chancellor of the Exchequer and senior Conservative, says Britain is entering ...
Iconic Guildford phone box that used to be a café getting a £20k makeover for a vital new purpose
Guildford's historic phone box could be saving lives
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Applause for New Mayor and Civic Procession on Guildford High Street
By Martin Giles Warm applause greeted the new Mayor of Guildford, Jane Tyson, and the Civic Procession as it made its way back to the Guildhall after the annual Civic Service on Sunday, May 10, to mark the start of the mayoral year. The new mayor, who takes over from Howard Smith, was elected at [â€...
New West Surrey Tories Appoint Their Leader
Newly elected Conservative councillors for the shadow West Surrey Council have elected the leader of the Conservative group at Waverley Council as their group leader. With 20 seats, the Conservatives are the second biggest political group, so Austin also becomes the leader of the opposition to the L...
Mayor’s Diary: May 12 to May 24
The diary for the Mayor of Guildford, Jane Tyson, and Deputy Mayor, Dominique Williams. All information as supplied by GBC. Find out about Guildford’s Mayor & Deputy Mayor here. Tuesday 12 May to Sunday 24 May 2026 Tuesday 12 May 09:30             The Mayor attends the Business B...
Fire Service Tackling Guildford House Blaze
Surrey Fire and Rescue Service announced early this evening that they were dealing with a house fire on Bushy Hill Drive, off Epsom Road, Guildford (May 11).A statement said they had four fire engines at the scene, adding: “If you live nearby, please keep your windows and doors closed. Thank you.â...
Lib Dems Also Clean Up in East Surrey
By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter The Liberal Democrats, having secured a majority in the West Surrey Council election, have also won the first ever election for East Surrey Council with a large majority. The party surged to an early lead as the votes began to trickle in during the count...
New 12-hole golf course, driving range and padel club to open 30 minutes from Guildford
Mad Swans on the South Downs will offer modern cabin stays at around £200 a night, cheaper hotel rooms and two restaurants
Major Guildford A3 roadworks begin with exact dates and times as months of disruption planned
The roadworks at Dennis Roundabout will be ongoing until the end of the year
The 5 'most trendy' Surrey towns and villages including one with 'Mediterranean vibes'
One town is said to have a 'Mediterranean vibe', while another is Guildford's 'more laid-back cousin'
How the Political Map Has Changed and How ‘First Past the Post’ Favoured the Lib Dems
The political map of Surrey has completely changed over the past few days. Not only are the eleven boroughs and districts set to disappear but the county has been divided in two east and west. The first past the post electoal system gave the Liberal Democrats a working majority of seats, 56 of the...
Letter: How Can We Make Eco-Friendly Products Preferable?
From Jim Allen In response to: Why We Need to Treat Earth Like a Spaceship If we agree with this analogy (I do like the concept), we need to ask the question: what is the way forward? Consider the following timeline regarding the exterior painting of my residence: In 2004, an oil-based system was ap...
Highways Bulletin: Godstone Collapse Update
The information for this bulletin comes from Surrey County Council and is written by them. See interactive map here. Report potholes and highway issues here. Work to repair the collapse on Godstone High Street continues to move forward, with another key milestone reached this month. SCC has now succ...
Updated: Now Lib Dems Control West Surrey, What Will They Do and Who Will Lead?
By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter The Liberal Democrats are the big winners in today’s landmark local elections picking up 56 of the 90 seats on the new West Surrey Council to take overall control of the new authority. The Conservatives with 20 seats will form the official opposition. Up...
The Surrey walking route that takes you through 'forgotten' railway stations
It has become a popular route for walkers who want to explore the abandoned stations
Work begins on 1,720-home development set to become new Surrey community just off M25
The homes will be built between the A3 and M25, not far from Guildford and Woking
Election: Lib Dems Win in Guildford and Take Control of New West Surrey Council
Voters went to the polls yesterday (Thursday) to decide the make-up of the new West Surrey Council, due to come into effect next year. The Guildford Dragon team was at the count today (Friday) bringing you a running report of the developments and providing the full results for the Guildford area. Ma...
Comment: Why We Need to Treat Earth Like a Spaceship
By Chris Rapley Professor of Climate Science, University College London and Guildford resident. Four humans recently looped around the Moon. Their vessel, an Artemis capsule, was a thin metal shell whose life-support system kept them alive: it provided a carefully balanced atmosphere, a closed water...
Former Surrey dance teacher jailed over historical sexual abuse
John Maddox, 83, has been jailed for 21 years