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Loseley Estate Proposes New Path to ‘Enhance Public Access and Protect Farmland’
By Martin Giles Following strong public reaction to the closing of a fieldside path by the Guildford end of the Hog’s Back, Loseley Estate is proposing the creation of a new path that will still give public access to views southwards over the Surrey Hills. Loseley Park’s estate manager, Jim Hero...
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Two Burglars Jailed
Two men have been jailed after pleading guilty to burglary offences in which they targeted homes in the early hours, entering through front doors to steal car keys and make off with vehicles. Three years ago, on a Sunday (August 27 2023), at around 3.30am, police were called after a BMW was found cr...
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Letter: We Believe Blocked Path Is An ‘Unrecorded Right of Way’
From Jacqui Brown In response to: I Back the Toil of the Farmer We appreciate the former MP’s continuing interest in the concerns of our local community but would like to challenge a number of claims in her recent letter to The Guildford Dragon NEWS. We feel it important to highlight that the rec...
Protection Order Agreed for Surrey Beauty Spot
By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter Motorcyclists near Box Hill are being targeted despite the “vast majority” who visit the Surrey beauty spot being “considerate people who behave respectfully”. A Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) is being introduced around the National Trust si...
Over a Tonne of Rubbish Picked Up from the Hog’s Back
Guildford Borough Council has recently carried out a major litter-clearing operation along the A31, collecting more than a tonne of waste in three days. Crews from the council tackled a stretch of the Hog’s Back, close to Wanborough, focusing on the nearside verge and the central reservation of th...
Guildford roundabout removed as next section of Weyside Urban Village roadworks begin
While the next section of work for a 1,650 home project begins, part of a previously completed section has already been graffitied
New design images show what Guildford will look like after £1 billion 485 home regeneration
The new designs give a taste of what Guildford town centre may look like after its £1 billion regeneration project
Tulip walk behind cobbled Surrey high street ends at pretty restaurant overlooking fairytale castle
It's the ultimate spring day out
Friends and Family Pay Tribute to Bishop Andrew at Moving Funeral Service
Hundreds of mourners gathered at Guildford Cathedral on Monday (March 23) and across satellite services to give thanks for the life of the Bishop, the Rt Rev’d Andrew Watson, who died from cancer on March 3. Flashback: Guildford Diocese Welcomes New Bishop At Traditional Inauguration The service i...
GBC Now Given Top Grade for Housing Management
By Emily Dalton local democracy reporter A Surrey council has become the first in the country to jump from a low rating to the top grade for its housing services, marking a major turnaround in how it looks after its residents. Guildford Borough Council was handed the highest possible consumer standa...
Guildford's council completes major turnaround as housing service lands top rating
The council is now meeting the minimum consumer standards
Letter: We Are Saddened By the High-Handed Treatment We Are Experiencing
From Lorimer Burn chair of the St Catherine’s Village association In response to: I Back the Toil of the Farmer Angela Richardson’s comments are disappointing, although I understand that she is trying to be even-handed. However, her understanding of the situation is, I believe, misguided. Hundre...
Guildford Spectrum pool to close for months for £10 million refurbishment as new images released of designs
New images have been shared of how the pool will look once refurbished
Are You Ready for the May Elections? What Is Changing? Are You Registered?
By Emily Dalton On Thursday, May 7, 2026, voters across Surrey will not just be picking councillors, they will be helping build an entirely new way their local area is run. This is not “council business as usual”, it is a once in 50 years reset. Instead of voting for county or borough councillor...
Repairs planned for historic Guildford Guildhall after 'significant' structural problems found
Planning permission is being sought to make repairs to the historic Guildhall after parts of the building were found to be in decay
Guildford Mulligans to again be a 'no phone zone' this Easter holiday to encourage 'quality time together'
The 'no phone zone' rules will be returning this Easter holidays, with an additional offering of kids eat free with an adult meal
Letter: A Consultation Is Not a Binding Referendum
From George Potter Lib Dem borough and county councillor In response to: I Hope West Surrey Council Will Overturn GBC’s Town Council Proposal I would simply point out to Lottie Harding that a turnout of around six per cent, even after a pamphlet had been sent to every single household shows that m...
Opinion: Why Are We Still Waiting for Answers on a £19m Housing Overspend?
By Bilal Akhtar Conservative borough councillor for Worplesdon Why are Guildford residents still waiting for answers on a £19 million Housing overspend? In May 2023, shortly after the local elections, Guildford residents learned that the Borough Council had overspent by around £19 million on housi...
Letter: I Am Amazed These Poles Are Being Allowed
From Nic Allen When walking along the Hog’s Back bridleway road continuing from The Mount I noticed some new telegraph poles have just been installed. I presume soon they will have the overhead cables added and draped across parts of the road to some of the new houses there and along the lane prob...