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Surrey's stunning new nature reserve including 'Britain's best path' welcomes visitors but there are some rules
The new nature reserve is a 'shining example' of the best of England's nature, being home to some of the country's 'scarcest wildlife'
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Flames Overwhelm Blaze
Justin Fazio pitched a shutout, and Josh Waller had a couple of goals to lead the offensive charge as the Flames took a 4-0 home win over the visiting Coventry Blaze. The first period yielded only a single goal, and it was a late period Josh Waller strike putting up a Flames lead through the […] T...
Dragon Interview: John Rigg on the House of Fraser Premises and Guildford’s Masterplan
John Rigg lost his seat as a borough councillor in 2023 but that has not stopped him being involved in Guildford affairs. A former director of real estate company Savill’s, he is well-connected with developers and in his interview with Dragon editor Martin Giles, he reports on his attempt to get a...
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Gavroche Ascends to The Star
Steam engines are normally associated with the railways, but these days, together with their distinctive smells and sounds, they are seldom observed. But yesterday afternoon, Sunday (March 22), shoppers on Guildford High Street were treated to the sight of a miniature steam traction engine “Gavroc...
Proposal to Twin Epsom & Ewell with Bucha, Ukraine
By Emily Dalton local democracy reporter Epsom and Ewell has taken the first step towards twinning with a Ukrainian town. Epsom & Ewell councillors have backed plans to explore a twinning link with the Ukrainian town of Bucha. At a strategy and resources committee meeting on March 17, councillor...
Famous Name Artistic Works Exhibited at St Mary’s Church
A free exhibition featuring paintings by Graham Sutherland, Elisabeth Frink, Patrick Heron and Maggi Hambling among others is currently running at St Mary’s Church in Quarry Street, Guildford. The exhibition From Darkness… to Light offers a rare opportunity to view the works of art from internat...
Have Your Say on Policing in Surrey
Surrey residents are invited to have their say on crime and policing where they live as the Policing Your Community roadshow returns in May. Police and Crime Commissioner Lisa Townsend and Chief Constable Tim De Meyer will be joined by local Borough Commanders at a series of 11 in-person events held...
Highways Bulletin: More Cleaner, Greener Buses En Route
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. Thirteen new electric buses will be out and about on Surrey’s roads this Spring. The new, fully accessible, elec...
Letter: I Hope West Surrey Council Will Overturn GBC’s Town Council Proposal
From Lottie Harding In response to: Opinion – Guildford Needs a Town Council I cannot believe the arrogance shown in this opinion piece by Cllr George Potter [Lib Dem, Burpham]. To dismiss the legitimate concerns of 47 per cent of the people who took the time to respond to the consultation on the ...
Letter: I Back the Toil of the Farmer
From Angela Richardson former Conservative MP for Guildford In response to: This Is Not About Access to a Field In easier times, the “South Field” footpath, on the Hog’s Back, has been a generous gift from the Loseley Estate to the local people, a permissive path, which has a different legal a...
Flames Extinguished by Storm
With Flames chasing Manchester for a top half table position, it was Storm on home ice who all but put that spot out of reach with a 4-1 win over Spectrum’s men. A ninth-minute Tyler Preziuso strike set Flames to a lead, but a late period Brady Gilmour powerplay reply levelled before Brandon C...
'At risk' Surrey parkland could have major overhaul under new plans
The parkland has spent several years on Historic England’s at risk register having been deemed to have 'extensive significant problems'
Opinion: £7m of Overspends in Six Months – The Cost of Lib Dem Rule in Waverley
By Jane Austin Leader of the Conservative Group at Waverley Borough Council I have been knocking on a lot of doors recently, and many residents ask why I am standing in the upcoming unitary elections. After nearly three years as a councillor and 12 years serving my community, the answer is simple: I...
Opinion: Guildford Needs a Town Council
By George Potter Lib Dem county and borough councillor The numbers at the borough council meeting on Monday spoke for themselves. After a long and thoughtful debate, 24 councillors from multiple parties were in favour of establishing a town council and just nine were against. This was not an issue w...
Letter: This Is Not About Access to a Field
From Gavin Morgan founder of the Guildford History Forum In response to: Who Would Maintain a Fence by the Hog’s Back ‘South Field’? I think we need to be constructive about this problem. This is not about access to a field. It is about access to one of the most spectacular views in Surrey. Fo...
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...
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'
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...