Local News
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 ...
Local messages
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 ...
Get Weekly Updates
Get the headlines in your inbox every week.
Surrey weather latest - exact day county to be hotter than Rome
Surrey could see highs of 18C making parts of the county warmer than the famous European suntraps of Rome, Lisbon and Athens
Husband and wife jailed after brothel network uncovered in Guildford
Two addresses, one in Guildford and one in Aldershot were used for prostitution
Letter: Local Democracy Is On Its Knees
From David Roberts In response to: Local Elections Explainer This whole election cycle is pretty disillusioning. The issue is not so much that various local elections have been postponed. Or that the local government reorganisation was never subject to public consultation. Or that two unitary counci...
Police Shut Down 11 Drug Networks in Surrey During Week-long Operation
Twenty-eight arrests were made and 11 drug networks closed down across Surrey during a week of intensive police activity during early March. Drugs were seized along with weapons including two firearms, knives, machetes and swords. The operation during “County Lines Intensification Week” ran from...
Disbelief as popular Guildford walking route blocked and locals left without access
Lorimer Burn said its "not just like any path, which just enables you to get from A to B. People actively want to walk along this path because it is so peaceful.”
Insights: Time is Running Out for the Masterplan
By Bernard Quoroll former local authority CEO The recent exchange between Cllr George Potter and former Cllr John Rigg, deserves some unpicking. It followed publication of John Rigg’s opinion piece: Guildford Cannot Afford to Delay Decisions on Flood Alleviation and letter Where Is the Evidence of...
Highways Bulletin: Cheaper Bus Fares for Under 21s
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. Young people living in Surrey can save money on bus travel thanks to the free Surrey LINK card, which offers 50 pe...
Column: Ben’s Record – Titbits of Guildford News
An occasional column written by the very well-known Guildford character Ben Darnton of Ben’s Record’s in Tunsgate. Ben, who also publishes Guildford Past & Present, puts on the record titbits of Guildford news, discovered through simple observation and from keeping his ear close to the groun...
Notices: Waverley Singers Choral Concert, ‘Exaltation’, Guildford Cathedral, March 21
The arrival of Spring, the lyrical song of the lark in flight, and the spiritual power of the Mass combine in this concert for choir, organ, and solo violin with music by Vaughan Williams, Mazzoli, and Bach, all chosen to suit the resonant acoustic of the Cathedral. The choir will be accompanied by ...
Mayor’s Diary: March 15 – March 29
The diary for the Mayor of Guildford, Howard Smith, and Deputy Mayor Jane Tyson as provided by GBC. All information supplied by GBC. Find out about Guildford’s Mayor & Deputy Mayor here. Sunday, 15 March to Sunday, 29 March 2026 Wednesday 18 March 18:00 The Mayor attends the H...
Major Changes Reported To Be Underway within GBC’s Executive – Will Leader Survive?
By Martin Giles Reports of disarray at the top tier of the Liberal Democrat-run Guildford Borough Council have reached the Guildford Dragon NEWS in the last 24 hours. Although there has been no official announcement, the threat of resignation by a senior member of the Executive on Wednesday is belie...
Birdwatcher’s Diary No.345
By Malcolm Fincham Graced by a spell of dry weather in mid February allowed me another coastal visit. This with much thanks to Bob and Dougal inviting me on a trip to Pagham, West Sussex. Once again it gave me the opportunity to photograph a few birds rarely seen within our landlocked county of Surr...
Local MP Says There ‘Is No Bigger Issue’ for Parents than Smartphones for Children
By Emily Dalton local democracy reporter Parents are facing “no bigger issue” than the impact of smartphones and social media on their children, says Godalming and Ash MP Sir Jeremy Hunt. The former chancellor told a public meeting in Godalming that his own family are now also “in the thick ...
Police Still Seeking Witnesses to Collision Which Seriously Injured Teenager
Surrey Police are continuing to appeal for witnesses following a serious collision on the A31 in Farnham on Tuesday, March 3. The collision occurred at around 9pm at the junction of the A31 and South Street. This involved the driver of a white BMW and a pedestrian. The pedestrian, a boy in his teens...
Letter: Where Is the Evidence of GBC Action To Progress Flood Alleviation Scheme?
From John Rigg chair of the Guildford vision Group See: George Potter’s comment on Guildford Cannot Afford to Delay Decisions on Flood Alleviation If Cllr Potter’s confidence that the flood alleviation scheme is progressing as quickly as possible proves justified, I would be genuinely delighted....
Can You Help Surrey Police Find Wanted Man?
Surrey Police are appealing for the public’s help to find 43-year-old Christopher White who is wanted after breaching his bail conditions. White is described as a white man around 5ft 8inches tall and of average build. He has very short dark hair, a beard and blue eyes. He has links to Woking and ...
Councillor Resigns Due to Work-related Move to London
A Lib Dem borough councillor for Onslow, James Jones, has resigned from Guildford borough Council and his resignation will trigger a by-election. Recently, his personal circumstances have changed, and he has moved to London to be closer to his workplace. Elected in 2023, Jones has represented reside...