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Outdoor swimmers rejoice as Guildford Lido announces it will now be open 'all-year round'
The lido was just recently named as one of the UK's very best
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Guildford By-election Date Announced
The by-election for the Surrey County Council Guildford South East division is to be held on Thursday, October 16. The by-election is being organised by Guildford Borough Council and has been called following the resignation of Cllr Fiona Davidson (Residents for Guildford & Villages), who won th...
Volunteer Roles for Alcohol Health Champions
Voluntary Action South West Surrey is hosting a new pilot scheme in conjunction with Surrey County Council. Volunteer Alcohol Health Champions’ aim is to raise awareness about the harm that can be brought on by drinking alcohol and to give brief advice and sign-posting options of where help can be...
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Bus Driver Retires After 27 Years of Service on Local Routes
The career of one of its longest-serving drivers is being celebrated by Stagecoach South. Tim Restall has retired after 27 years and 5 months behind the wheel. Based mainly at Guildford depot and spending many years at Haslemere outstation, he has become a well- known and trusted face for passengers...
Letter: We Need a Clear Alternative to Current Government Policy
By Graham Drage chair of Reform UK, Guildford In response to: Sudden Resignation of Guildford County Councillor Reform UK Guildford wishes to acknowledge the service of Fiona Davidson, who yesterday (September 1) stepped down as Surrey County Councillor for Guildford South East. Fiona is a warm, eng...
Flashback: Milestones to Measure Progress of New Local Plan To Be Set Out
Flashback looks at Dragon NEWS stories of a decade ago. Ten years ago this week the next steps of the Local Plan were in the news… First published on The Guildford Dragon NEWS on September 1, 2015. Local people and businesses will have another chance to comment on and help shape the next draft of ...
The major Surrey road closures to avoid this week including on M25, M3 and A3
There are roadworks projects taking place on many of Surrey's major routes
Adorable and previously locally extinct water animal reintroduced to heart of Surrey
Walkers should soon be able to spot the adorable creatures
Sudden Resignation of Guildford County Councillor
By Martin Giles The sudden resignation of Fiona Davidson, who has served as the county councillor for Guildford South East since 2021, will trigger another by-election which could further weaken the dominance of the Conservatives at Surrey County Council. The county council, in a message announcing ...
Opinion: Burst Pipes, Broken Promises: Government Targets Could Leave Us High and Dry
By Liz Townsend Liberal Democrat borough councillor, portfolio holder for Planning at Waverley Borough Council For decades, successive governments have ignored mounting warnings that our water and sewage infrastructure is reaching breaking point. The consequences are now all too visible: endless bur...
‘My Whole Life Has Changed’ Says Victim of Vicious Attack
Two people have been jailed after a vicious attack that left their victim fearing he would never walk again. On Monday, February 27, 2023, the victim, a young man in his 20s, was walking along St John’s Street in Farncombe heading for a friend’s house when a blue car pulled up. One of the defend...
Flags Raised On Ash Housing Estates Could Be Removed, Says Council Chair
By David Reading Ash Parish Council could take enforcement action to remove flags that have been raised on lighting columns in some estates in Ash. Union flags have appeared on lighting columns in numerous areas including Chester Road, Longfield Road and Longacre, and a large flag of St George has b...
When torrents of rain and wet weather could hit Guildford, Staines and Epsom as temperatures set to rise
There's an autumnal feel in the air this September
Ukrainians in Guildford Launch Campaign to Help 15-year-old War Victim
Viktoriia, a 15-year-old girl from Kherson in Ukraine, lost her left arm when a Russian missile struck the house where she was sleeping. Now, Ukrainians in Guildford have launched an appeal to raise £15,000 to provide Viktoriia with a prosthetic arm. On August 24, which is Ukrainian Independence Da...
I tried one of Guildford’s best loved curry houses and I can see what the fuss is about
The people at the restaurant really make it
Notice: Wey River Festival – September 27
A fabulous free day of fun by the River Wey…
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Letter: Update on a Pharmacy for Burpham
From Adam Heilbron Conservative candidate for Burpham in the 2023 GBC elections In response to: What Ever Happened to the Proposed Burpham Pharmacy? In Burpham, I understand that there may have been challenges finding vacant premises within the area where permission was granted (Kingpost Parade). Th...
Letter: This Crazy ‘Grey Belt’ March Must Stop
From Sir Michael Aaronson In response to: Yet More Green Belt Development Proposed – 200 Homes on Former Farmland This new housing scheme has everything to do with Taylor Wimpey’s proposed major development in Normandy. Together they would amount to a further significant erosion of the green bel...
Highways Bulletin: Lane Rental Scheme Has Raised £6.4m
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. Junction 10, M25 news here. Surrey’s Lane Rental Scheme: Investing in Better Roads Since April 2021, Surrey’s Lane Rental Scheme (SLRS) ha...
Letter: What Ever Happened to the Proposed Burpham Pharmacy?
From Anthony Mallard See: Appeal Decision Means a New Pharmacy for Burpham It seems a long while ago, and it is certainly over a year, since it was proposed to open a pharmacy at the Kingpost Parade in Burpham. I well recall the prospective provider seeking active support from the local community, w...