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Birdwatcher’s Diary No.341
By Malcolm Fincham A cold blast of Arctic air pushing down through North America, hitting on to the warmth of the Mexican Gulf had fired up the jet stream. Thus promoting relentless low pressure systems pushing up across the Atlantic from as far south as Cuba bringing average to above average temper...
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Chasing The Class 455 Trains on Their Farewell Charter Tour
Despite the farewell charter trains on Sunday (December 21) marking the end of the the Class 455 electrical multiple units, some were to be seen on normal duties at Guildford railway station on Tuesday (December 23). The smartly turned out unit pictured above and below was one of those used on the c...
Asset Sales Will Reduce, But Not Solve, Woking’s Debt Problem, Says Council Leader
By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter Next year will be the final full year for Surrey councils before they are dissolved and merged as part of Local Government Reorganisation. It means council leaders are running out of time to fulfil any lasting ambitions. Those living in Guildford, Waver...
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Four months of temporary traffic lights planned when expansive scheme connecting Godalming to Guildford begins
The temporary traffic lights are expected to remain on the A-road until April 2026
Christmas Public Transport in Surrey
Heading out over Christmas? Here is what Surrey buses and trains are actually doing this festive season. If you are planning to get around Surrey over Christmas and New Year – whether that is popping into town for Boxing Day sales, visiting family or braving a London trip – it is worth knowing n...
Full details of Guildford bin collection changes over Christmas and New Year
Find out what days your bin collection has been changed to over Christmas and the New Year
Updated: Waverley Council Calls on Government to Re-think Housing Targets
By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter Update: See Conservative comments added below. Waverley Borough Council has called on the Government to rethink housing targets that will do “unacceptable harm to our towns, villages and countryside” as figures show the majority of Surrey councils lack...
Upgrades at Guildford's car parks will mean drivers 'don't have to worry about carrying cash'
The changes will see one important town centre car park closed for a few days
‘Christmas Under the Rubble’ Vigil Held for Palestine on the High Street
By Esme Campbell Palestine supporters convened for a vigil titled “Christmas Under the Rubble” on Guildford High Street this weekend to reflect on the humanitarian crisis in Gaza this festive season. Organised by the West Surrey Palestine Solidarity Campaign (WSPSC), the vigil was, they said, ...
Man killed after being hit by car on country road near Guildford
Despite the best efforts of paramedics, the pedestrian, a man in his 60s, was pronounced dead at the scene
Man Killed in Guildford Road Collision – Police Seek Witnesses
Surrey Police are appealing for witnesses following a fatal collision in Sutton Green last night (December 22). Officers were called at approximately 5pm following reports of a collision along the A320 Guildford Road, Whitmoor Lane, near the Sutton Green Garden Centre, between a car and a pedestrian...
Hour-by-hour Surrey Christmas weather forecast with temperatures expected to drop
We look set for some cold weather over Christmas in Surrey this year
Letter: There Are Many Lessons to Learn from GBC’s Mismanagement
From Bernard Quoroll In response to: GBC Tenants Should Be Safe – Money Is Not the Issue What Mr Young says in his letter is that Guildford Borough Council had enough cash in its ring-fenced housing revenue account to do a proper job of maintaining its social housing. What it implies is that for d...
Guildford traffic live updates after serious collision sees drivers told to avoid area
Drivers are being told to avoid the area and the road has been shut overnight
Challengers Are Planning a Casino Night Fundraiser For Early 2026
Challengers, the Guildford children’s charity, will be hosting a new event for 2026 – a Casino Night at the Holiday Inn, Guildford. The event is scheduled for Friday, February 13, from 7pm-11pm, and will be held in partnership with the hotel. This black tie event will begin with a drinks recepti...
Letter: A Huge Thank You to Our NHS and the Royal Surrey
From Jules Cranwell On Sunday, I was advised by 111 to take my wife to Royal Surrey A&E. We called and were asked to attend at 11.30am. I must say, we were not looking forward to the experience, given the residents’ strike, and proximity to Christmas. But I could not be more impressed. I dropp...
Letter: I Hope Our Council Stands Up to the Government
From Sir Mike Aaronson chair Normandy Action Group There is something very concerning about the way the Government is seeking to justify its latest moves to weaken green belt protections. In the opening section of its consultation document on further changes to the National Planning Policy Framework...
'I don't believe I am a political person': Surrey leader reflects on elections, reform and party politics
"It's been a journey," the leader said.
Full details of next phase of Guildford North Street renovation work confirmed for 2026
The work will focus on a different part of the town centre
Only Surrey Is Denied the Chance to Delay Elections and the Deadline for Creation of a Town Council
By Martin Giles Surrey is the only county not to have been offered the chance to delay elections for the formation of new unitary authorities. Surrey County Council volunteered the county to be on a fast-track route for reorganisation. The Ministe,r of state for Local Government and English Devolu...