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More Horsley Homes Approved Despite Objections
By James Moules local democracy reporter A major 65 home development in a Surrey village has been approved by councillors, despite considerable pushback from residents. The proposals will see these new houses built on “open paddock land” at Ockham Road to the north of West Horsley – land which...
Letter: Charity Needs to Maintain Public Trust
From John Ferns In response to: Garage ‘Invasion’ Sparks Fury for Elderly Evicted Tenant There are two sides to every story and, at the moment, despite The Dragon’s invitations to comment, we have not heard from “the accused”. Having been involved in the management and oversight of a subst...
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‘Grey Belt’ Rules Once Again Make Planning Objections Futile
By James Moules local democracy reporter An 18-home “grey belt” development on an old stable patch has been granted planning permission, despite resistance from residents. The planning application to build the new houses at Hill Place Farm, off Oak Hill in Wood Street Village was considered by G...
Permission Sought To Convert Horsley Tower Meeting Rooms into Bedrooms
By James Moules local democracy reporter A Grade II listed Surrey country house has applied to convert some meeting rooms into six new en-suite bedrooms. Listed building consent is being sought for the internal works at Horsley Towers, a grand house that dates back to the 19th century. The Tudor got...
Guildford Council’s Corporate Delivery Plan
Guildford Borough Council has launched its Corporate Delivery Plan for 2026–27, setting out a programme of priority actions for the year ahead. The council says the plan is focused on supporting communities, strengthening the local economy and protecting the environment. The key priorities for ...
Garage ‘Invasion’ Sparks Fury for Elderly Evicted Tenant
By Isabelle Trubshaw A 71-year-old tenant locked in an 11-month eviction dispute with West Horsley Place Trust, said she was left “horrified” after discovering several of her belongings in a nearby skip and others scattered across her garage, which contained asbestos materials, following a clear...
Woman Speaks of Her Life-Changing Trauma After Being Held Prisoner
A woman who suffered false imprisonment at the hands of a 66-year-old Godalming man has spoken of the life-changing trauma she suffered. In January 2023, Surrey Police received a report that the woman had been prevented from leaving a property after her keys and electronic devices were taken from ...
Your Pets Are Vulnerable During The Present Hot Weather, Says GBC
Guildford Borough Council is urging people to take extra care of pets and wildlife during the present hot weather. Hot weather can cause significant discomfort and distress to animals and prolonged exposure may lead to serious illness, injury or death, says the council. GBC is encouraging the commun...
Major UK retailer to open new Guildford store in 8,000 sq ft unit in the Friary shopping centre
The clothing retailer will be opening its new store this week with plans to close its old location in the town
Heatwave to bring Surrey rail disruption with timetable changes and only travel 'if necessary' warning
Rail operators across the country have issued warnings due to the hot weather, but SWR is changing its timetable all-together
Notice: Guildford u3a Singers Summer Concert, St Nicolas Church, Tuesday, June 23
Guildford u3a Singers with guests Milford u3a Singers are in concert at St Nicolas Church, Guildford on Tuesday, June 23, from 2pm. Free entry with a retiring collection for church funds. The post Notice: Guildford u3a Singers Summer Concert, St Nicolas Church, Tuesday, June 23 appeared first on Gui...
Husband of 70 years remembered in this week's Surrey death and funeral notices
Our thoughts are with those who have lost loved ones
Birdwatcher’s Diary No.351
By Malcolm Fincham In contrast to the last weeks of May, weather conditions turned much cooler as we entered into June – the first metrological week of summer. Atlantic low pressure systems dominated for the first week and continued to bring showers or longer spells of rain, impeding my attempts t...
Children Get The Chance To Become Inventors – For the Sake of the Planet
By David Reading Twenty-eight million toys are thrown away every year in the UK, according to eco-scientist Dr Renee Tonkin. And because 90 per cent are made out of plastic, there are serious repercussions for the environment. The climate educator from New Zealand is on a mission, and on Saturday ...
Man From Ash Arrested After Reports of Assault and Racial Abuse
A man from Ash has been arrested in connection with an incident in Municipal Gardens, Aldershot.Police were called at 7.24pm on Tuesday, June 16th, with reports that a man was causing damage, assaulting people and being racially abusive to members of the public.A 58-year-old man was arrested on susp...
'Grey belt' homes approved on old Guildford stable patch despite residents' pushback
Half of the homes are earmarked to be 'affordable'
Diocese of Guildford apologises for its role in 'historical adoption practices' across Surrey
The Diocese has apologised for the "pain, trauma and stigma endured, often carried over a lifetime, by those affected"
Haslemere’s Signal Box Now Open as a Museum
The conversion of Haslemere signal box to a community museum is complete. South Western Railway (SWR) and Network Rail Wessex have formally handed over the keys of the signal box to the Haslemere Signal Box Trust, marking the transfer of the Grade II listed landmark into community ownership. The Tru...
Letter: Why Is Our Council Ignoring the Erosion of Family Housing?
From Tamsin Mayhead Guildford Residents for Responsible HMOs organiser In response to: Who Will Champion Residents Concerned By HMOs Now? I would like to thank former councillor Fiona Davidson for her letter on the subject of Houses of Multiple Occupancy or HMOs. This is indeed a serious concern, an...