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Take on the 5 Peaks Challenge in aid of Surrey Care Trust

Surrey Care Trust is calling on walkers, families, friends, and businesses to take on a 13-mile or even a 26-mile challenge across Surrey on Saturday, September 12 – raising funds to help young people overcome barriers, build confidence, and create brighter futures. Participants will tackling the ...

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Guildford MP reiterates calls for third railway station in town

The idea for a third railways station in Guildford was first suggested back into the 1990s

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Guildford Cathedral to install new security cameras through fund to protect religious buildings

The fund provides money to protect religious buildings from potential violent attacks

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The A3, M3 and M25 roadworks in Surrey this week as weekend closure planned

There is likely to be major traffic disruption this week

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Bid to Restore Pond to be The Next Nature Recovery Success Story

A neglected piece of Wood Street Village’s history could be brought back to life spearheaded by Worplesdon Parish Council as it seeks to restore Pinks Hill Pond for wildlife and the local community. The parish council says that few people now realise Pinks Hill Pond was once where generations of l...

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Guildford among UK's worst dog attack hotspots for postal staff

Lizz Lloyd, Health & Safety Director at Royal Mail, said: "These incidents remain a serious risk to postal workers, resulting in painful injuries and lasting distress."

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Popeyes to open Guildford store as bright orange banners appear in town centre

The American giant could be opening its first Surrey restaurant

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Man charged with rape after incident in Guildford property

The offence was reported to have taken place in a property in the Manor Park area

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Waverley Councillor Proposes CIL Dispute Solution

By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter Homeowners devastated by bombshell planning taxes that left some facing possible imprisonment should have their charges covered by the “colossal” interest the council collected from the charges, a councillor has said. It came as a motion criticising Wa...

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Works Continue on Woking Road, While New Pond Road Resurfacing Due to Commence

By Isabelle Trubshaw Guildford motorists are being advised to expect some continued disruption as improvement works take place on the A320 Woking Road and B300 New Pond Road from Peaslake to Compton. On Woking Road, three sections of pedestrian guardrail will be replaced on July 9. A workman on site...

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Letter: Park Street Pollution Is Deeply Unpleasant But Council Decision Is Correct

From Michael Rutter In response to: GBC Executive Confirms Decision to Reject Creation of ‘Clean Air Zone’ I was midway through the article and thinking about how Park Street and that entire junction reminds me most of some of the worst and most polluting parts of London (South and North Circula...

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Birdwatcher’s Diary No.352

By Malcolm Fincham After a rather cool and inclement start to June weather conditions settled in southern regions of the UK. A high pressure system thrust up from the southern Europe forming what is known as an Omega block – a ridge of high pressure sandwiched between two low pressure systems eith...

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First look inside new Guildford North Street development as opening date announced

The first of many buildings is about to open

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Morrisons Daily closure in Guildford neighbourhood leaves Post Office services in 'unplanned' jeopardy

The Post Office has said news of the closure was 'unplanned' but it will work to restore services to the area

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Updated: Transport Police Investigate 2025 Rape At Guildford Railway Station

British Transport Police are investigating the rape of a 17-year-old girl that is reported to have happened at Guildford railway station in January 2025. They released CCTV images of a man they wanted to speak to. Update, July 2: A 15 year old boy has been arrested on suspicion of rape. He has been ...

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Safety concerns at Guildford school considered one of Surrey's best lead to new road crossing

The proposals for the crossing outside the state school have gone up for public consultation

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Brick Wall Collapse Sparks Safety Concerns on Guildford High Street

By Isabelle Trubshaw A section of brickwork has collapsed from a building above Café Nero on Guildford High Street, narrowly missing pedestrians and prompting concerns over building safety in the town. The collapse was reported shortly before 4pm on Saturday afternoon, when a panel of brickwork fel...

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Police investigate 'horrific' rape at Guildford train station as CCTV released

The 17-year-old victim was separated from her friends before being attacked

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Opening date confirmed for Wetherspoons pub set to open on University of Surrey campus

Students and visitors do not have long left to wait

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Concerns HMOs are 'taking over' neighbourhoods in Guildford as group leads call to action

One resident said her small road is now over 70 per cent houses of multiple occupancy (HMOs) and also has a bail hostel and care home