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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 Revd Andrew Watson, who died from cancer on March 3. The service included heartfelt tributes from members of Bishop Andrew’s family, offering a ...
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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
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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...
Notice: Guildford u3a Singers’ Easter Concert, Wednesday, March 25
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Council Secures High Court Injunction to Halt Unlawful Development at Wanborough Fields
Guildford Borough Council has successfully obtained a High Court injunction to prevent further unauthorised development at Wanborough Fields. The injunction applies to named individuals, and also to ‘persons unknown’ including newcomers, who will be bound by the order until Thursday, March 11 20...
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'
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...
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...
'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'
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'
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
Guildford town council plan approved but leader warns it could hit poorest residents hardest
The decision “disregards the outcome of the consultation”
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.