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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 our Vanguard Road Safety Team and examined by colleagues from the Commercial Vehicle Unit and the Driver Vehicle Standards Agenc...
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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
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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
Sports Park and Law Firm Get Together To Support Disabled PeopleÂ
Children and adults with physical and learning disabilities, including autism, are taking part in free multi-sport experiences at Surrey Sports Park, Guildford, as part of a new inclusive programme designed to remove barriers to participation and build confidence through sport. The first event was h...
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
West Surrey Councillors To Get £19k Basic Allowance Once New Council Takes Overs
By Martin Giles A basic allowance of £19,315 per annum will be paid to the newly elected members of West Surrey Council but this will be limited to £12,072 during the first year, when the new council will be shadowing the existing county, borough and district councils. Special responsibility allow...
Lib Dem Leadership Decision Expected To Be Announced on Saturday
By Martin Giles With leadership of the Conservative opposition group in the new West Surrey Council settled, attention now turns to the election of a leader for the majority Liberal Democrat group, which will have overall control. Councillors who were elected on Friday are forming a shadow authority...
Can You Help Police Identify These People?
Surrey Police are appealing for the public’s help to identify a man and woman, who they believe may be able to assist with their investigation into thefts in Guildford as well as Weybridge and Farnham.The first offence took place on Wednesday, April 1, at around 5pm at Tesco on Queens Road in Weyb...
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?
Anger Over Local Government Organisation Continues as Transition Plans Prepared
By Esme Campbell Councillors remain dissatisfied with the local government reorganisation as the transition to West Surrey Council begins, and the issue of a multi-billion-pound debt remains unresolved. A final draft of an Implementation Plan, intended to support a smooth shift to unitary governance...
Election: As the Count Was Underway Voters Gave their Views
Why did voters vote the way they did in Guildford? While the count was going on at the Spectrum Leisure Centre, Dragon reporter Cristina Trujillo collected a mixture of views from the public upstairs and some candidates. Please watch… The post Election: As the Count Was Underway Voters Gave their ...
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
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
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€...