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Letter: Who Would Maintain a Fence by the Hog’s Back ‘South Field’?
From Dave Middleton In response to: Blocked Hog’s Back Path – Hope for a Compromise Following Parish Council Debate Lorimer Burn blithely comments that a fence could be erected alongside the unofficial path to protect crops and that “grants may be available” to fund this. But who will be res...
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Woking Asset Sale
By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter Woking Borough Council sell-off off its flagship regeneration projects – including the town’s new Hilton Hotel and shopping centres to private investors to claw back public money – has been branded a “sad” and “sobering” reality of the...
Guildford home to 'one of world's best ales' as brewery scoops prestigious award
The brewery has been an iconic establishment for the past 30 years, and now its been recognised at the 'Oscars of the brewing industry'
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Outgoing County Council Leader Accuses Lib Dem MPs of Political Point-scoring
By Emily Dalton local democracy reporter Tensions boiled over in the council chamber as outgoing Surrey County Council leader Cllr Tim Oliver defended his administration and staff against accusations from local MPs and opposition councillors. He accused them of “cheap political mudslinging” agai...
Further Work To Be Carried Out on Portsmouth Direct Line March 28 – April 2
Network Rail will carry out the next phase of signalling and track upgrades later this month. While this work takes place, buses will replace trains between Havant, Fareham and Portsmouth Harbour from Saturday, March 28 to Thursday, April 2. This latest phase will see an additional £120 million inv...
Cyber Security Is a Key Theme at Question Time for Businesses
More than 80 local business leaders, entrepreneurs and professionals got together in Guildford on Monday (March 16) for an evening of discussion, networking and insight. The occasion was the fourth annual Guildford and Waverley Business Question Time, which took place at the Harbour Hotel in Guildfo...
Unusual Surrey spot named one of the best places to live in the south east
Unlike previous years when a specific town or village has been featured, this year the newspaper has done something different
Opinion: A Parish Council for Guildford – Not Needed and Not Wanted
By Bob Hughes Conservative county and borough councillor This week, Guildford Borough Council voted to push forward their ambition to establish a parish council for the town itself. Unlike the rest of the borough, the town wards do not have a parish council. See: GBC Recommends Town Council for Guil...
Guildford town council plan approved but leader warns it could hit poorest residents hardest
The decision “disregards the outcome of the consultation”
Feature: Guildford Town Centre Shops Adapt as Cafés Boom and Vacancies Fall
By Hugh Coakley Guildford town centre continues to change as evolving shopping habits reshape the mix of businesses along its historic streets. There are nearly as many cafés as clothes shops, and there are more men’s barbers than women’s hairdressers. Vape shops, fast-food takeaways, technolog...
More Bad News for Jailed Drugs Gang as Court Orders Confiscation of Their Profits
Confiscation orders have been granted for more than £1m worth of illegal profits made by a group of jailed criminals who were running drugs from London into Surrey and Hampshire. Now on top of their jail time, they will be hit in the pocket. Assets being confiscated include cash, money in bank acco...
Entrants Cry Foul over West Horsley Place’s ‘Ghosts’ Prize-draw Tactics
By Isabelle Trubshaw Fans of the BBC sitcom Ghosts are demanding refunds from a prize-draw organised by West Horsley Place after a series of changes were made to the competitions’ rules, which several participants have described as “illegal”. After weeks of speculation, West Horsley Place anno...
Guildford office building bought for millions to be turned into flats
Developers have bought an empty Guildford office building, with the aim of turning into flats.
‘Amazing Secret Hilltop Café’ Granted Licence
By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter An “amazing secret hilltop café in Surrey with stunning views and picture postcard lanes” is set to make a comeback as a restaurant run by chefs with a background in Michelin-starred kitchens. The Hilltop Kitchen in Alldens Lane, Godalming, has been g...
While Guildford Says ‘Yes’ Epsom & Ewell Says ‘No’ to New Councils
By Emily Dalton local democracy reporter Plans to set up new “community councils” in Epsom and Ewell have been scrapped after residents made their feelings very clear they did not want them. Opposition councillors slammed the idea as a “vanity project”. At a full council meeting on March 12,...
GBC Recommends Town Council for Guildford to West Surrey Shadow Authority
By Martin Giles Guildford is to have a town council but only if the new “Shadow” West Surrey Council agrees. Last night (March 16), Guildford Borough councillors, in a debate that the presiding Mayor remarked was commendable, considered feedback from a second public consultation on whether to cr...
Guildford named among England's 'most underrated' towns and the reasons why won't surprise you
Residents will have reasons why they like calling the town home, and The Telegraph clearly shares those
Mayor of Guildford Honours Work of Incredible Volunteers Across the Borough
There were 27 Guildford borough recipients of this year’s Mayor’s Award for Service to the Community (2026). The award recognises volunteers as well as organisations who selflessly give their time to strengthen and enrich the community. The annual award ceremony took place at the County Club in ...
Notice: Time to Book Your Vehicle for Lions Club’s Classic Car Display, April 26
Guildford Lions Club is holding its popular classic car display in the High Street on Sunday, April 26, and there’s still time to register your car to attend. The Lions say there will be up to 80 classic cars on display and that it promises to be both spectacular and popular. Pre-1985 (ie tax exem...
Runnymede Council’s Refusal to Support Tree Petition Labelled ‘Shameful’
By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter Runnymede Borough Council’s “lack of ambition” in supporting environmental volunteers has been called “shameful” after a petition to plant trees on its land was recommended for refusal. Members of the Englefield Green Village Neighbourhood Forum ...