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The Surrey town with an ancient synagogue buried beneath the high street believed to be one of Europe's oldest
The ancient synagogue was only uncovered under the High Street in 1995, laying undiscovered since the 12th Century
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Dinosaur show with huge prehistoric moving models comes to two Surrey theatres this winter
It's a must visit for any dinosaur fan!
Hero’s Welcome for Baden-Powell Returning from the South African War
By Mark Coxhead with David Rose Robert Baden-Powell was a household name and Britain’s foremost national hero during the first part of the 20th century. Remembered to this day for his 217-day defence of Mafeking in the South African War and the founder of The Boy Scouts Association, Guildford hono...
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MP Hunt Presses Government Over Ash Vale Station’s Access Problems
By David Reading The Government has assured MP Sir Jeremy Hunt that a decision will be made soon on whether measures will be introduced to improve access at Ash Vale Station. The station is situated on a high embankment, which can only be accessed by flights of stairs. In the summer of 2024 the Drag...
Guildford pub that once hosted Rolling Stones and Status Quo to get 'new lease of life' thanks to six-figure refurbishment
The Wooden Bridge hosted performances from both The Rolling Stones and Status Quo in the 1960s
Updated: Death of Man Found in Bellfields ‘Unexplained’, Say Police
Surrey police reported last night (January 9) that the death of the man whose body was found in Guildford earlier in the day was being treated at “unexplained” but they did not believe there were any suspicious circumstances. It was just after 7.15am yesterday that police were called to Hazel Av...
Man's body found outside Guildford home as police search area and make urgent appeal
Officers expect the area to be shut for some time
Events Celebrating 150th Anniversary of St Nicolas Parish Church
St Nicolas’ Parish Church in Bury Street, Guildford is celebrating the 150th anniversary of the consecration of the present building, the third on the site. It has a series of monthly public events marks this occasion. Tuesday, January 13, 7:30pm: Lecture: Dr Catherine Ferguson FSA. The long histo...
Major police presence after body found on Guildford road with cordon in place - live updates
A cordon has been put in place on the residential street
Letter: Would a Guildford Town Council Simply Be a GBC Version 2.0?
From David Uzzell In response to: Borough Council Launches Second Stage of Town Council Consultation How ironic. Guildford Borough Council (GBC) is concerned that the town wards of the borough are not represented by a parish council and ought to be, in the light of the establishment of the new West ...
Approval for Family Home To Be Converted into ‘House in Multiple Occupation’
By Emily Dalton local democracy reporter Plans to turn a Surrey family home into an eight-bedroom house share have been given the green light, despite concerns the neighbourhood is becoming ‘transient’. The proposal would see a detached two-storey home on Queen Eleanors Road, in Onslow Village...
The Surrey towns with some of the highest wealth disparities in England according to Government data
Some of Surrey's most famous towns have neighbouring areas that are very different from one another
Fears Surrey family neighbourhood is becoming 'transient community' as new 8-person HMO approved
Residents said they feared the erosion of a 'family-friendly community'
Notice: Community Safety Meeting
If you live in Clandon, Effingham, Horsley or Ockham please come to the Community Safety Forum Meeting – details below… The post Notice: Community Safety Meeting appeared first on Guildford Dragon....
Letter: All Significant Decisions Will Be Taken by the New West Surrey Council in Future
From Bernard Quoroll former local authority CEO In response to: Borough Council Launches Second Stage of Town Council Consultation Chippenham Town Council in unitary Wiltshire, serving a population roughly half the size of Guildford has an annual precept of £321.68 for a band D property (£32 per m...
Letter: What is the Evidence for the Lib Dem’s Sweeping Statement?
From Sara Tokunaga In response to: ‘We’ll Make Sure Guildford’s Voice Is Heard’ Says Council Leader I have just received the Gazette – a leaflet paid for by the Liberal Democrats. While the Zöe Franklin show rumbles on unabated, there is nothing about our present local councillors, nor is...
Family Pays Tribute to James, 21, Following New Year’s Day Tragedy
The family of 21-year-old James O’Mara, who died following a collision in Farnham on New Year’s Day, say they have been overwhelmed by “the outpouring of love and support shown for him”. Police were called to Station Hill at 1.10am after receiving reports of a collision involving a car and a...
An ‘Outstanding’ GP Surgery
By Emily Dalton local democracy reporter A Surrey GP surgery, where staff go “above and beyond” including fixing a patient’s radiator, has been rated ‘Outstanding’ for a second time by a social care watchdog. The Mill Medical Practice in Godalming was recognised as an example for other GP ...
Borough Council Launches Second Stage of Town Council Consultation
By Martin Giles Guildford Borough Council is continuing to propose the creation of a new council for the town of Guildford. There are currently ten wards in Guildford that are not represented by a parish or town council. In a statement GBC says it is making the proposal “…so that residents acros...
'Rise in death' warning as Surrey issued Amber cold-health alert amid freezing temperatures
The Health Security Agency has warned of a "rise in deaths, particularly among those aged 65 and over" alongside many other impacts due to the cold