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Surrey using Chinese CCTV cameras banned from Westminster over security concerns
Cameras made by Hikvision, a company partly owned by the Chinese state, are in use in council libraries in several towns and villages across Surrey
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MP Calls for New Railway Station in West Guildford to Serve Growing Population
By James Moules local democracy reporter Guildford’s MP has reiterated calls for a third railway station to be built in the town, saying public transport infrastructure “must be delivered” alongside new house building. Zöe Franklin (Lib Dem) has urged the government to revive plans for a Guil...
Guildford Cathedral CCTV Camera Installation To Improve Security
By James Moules local democracy reporter Guildford Cathedral has been granted permission to install security cameras around its listed premises through a fund to protect places of worship from violent attacks. The cathedral will place 16 new security cameras both inside and outside its main building...
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Apology for Recent Break in Service
The Guildford Dragon NEWS website suffered unusually high levels of “bot” (robotic) attacks, over the weekend, resulting in the site being inaccessible to readers and editors, other than for short unpredictable periods. We apologise for the break in service. Our technical team and hosts are awar...
Full details for upcoming Guildford A3 weekend closure as residents warned of delays
Drivers have been warned of delays and slow traffic through the centre of Guildford
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 ...
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
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
The A3, M3 and M25 roadworks in Surrey this week as weekend closure planned
There is likely to be major traffic disruption this week
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...
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."
Popeyes to open Guildford store as bright orange banners appear in town centre
The American giant could be opening its first Surrey restaurant
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
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...
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...
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...
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...
First look inside new Guildford North Street development as opening date announced
The first of many buildings is about to open
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
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 ...