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Campaigners Cautiously Welcome New Path Proposal
By Martin Giles Loseley Estate’s proposal to create a new pathway on the Hog’s Back to allow enjoyment of views to the south over the Surrey Hills has been given a cautious welcome by campaigners. The proposed new path would include a hedge that would prevent ingress into the neighbouring fields...
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Letter: Public Distrust in Politicians Is a Major Issue
By Bernard Quoroll In response to: A Consultation Is Not a Binding Referendum As a former election returning officer who has continued to observe and monitor elections in many other countries for more than twenty years, sadly, I do believe that our own democracy is deeply technically flawed and coul...
Highways Bulletin: Drivers Are Ignoring Road Closures and Abusing Road Workers
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. Rising Abuse Towards Road Workers Across Surrey, road workers are facing increasing levels of hostility while carr...
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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, 29 March to Saturday, 11 April 2026 Thursday 2 April 14:30 The Deputy Mayor me...
Battle of the Bands at The Boileroom in Support of Abuse Survivors
International Event Management students from the University of Surrey are preparing to deliver Battle of the Bands, a live charity music event as part of the national Fast Forward 15 University Challenge on April 7, 2026 at The Boileroom. With the prize a full-day recording session at Empire Record...
Guildford's 'best' viewpoint now has a cake shed for walkers to grab a sweet treat
Its known for the beautiful church you will find at the top of the hill but now you'll find a cake shed offering sweet treats
When Distinguished Guests Came by Helicopter to Party at Ripley’s Dunsborough Park
By Mark Coxhead with David Rose From 1956 to 1973, Ripley hosted its own unique air display, akin to the Farnborough Airshow, with annual helicopter garden parties held in the grounds of Dunsborough Park. These events were organised by Dunsborough Park’s owners, Charles Hughesdon, an avid helicopt...
I've lived in Guildford all my life and I think it's the best Surrey has to offer - here's why
Its Surrey's county town for a reason, however having lived here all my life I believe there is more to it and here's why
Developers Abandon New School Plan In Favour of Housing Scheme
By Isabelle Trubshaw Howard of Effingham School has been left “shocked and disappointed” by Berkeley Homes’ decision to withdraw its long-standing plans to build a new replacement school alongside its proposed housing development. The developers have said that significant rises in construc...
'Despicable' Surrey abuser and fraudster who punched, kicked and stamped on victim jailed
In one attack, he extingished a ciggerette on his victim
'Dangerous predator' sexually assaulted multiple women on Surrey trains during crime spree
The man sexually assaulted women on trains in Guildford, Epsom, Redhill and Purley, and stalked one victim for months
Letter: Creosoting Unsightly Telegraph Poles Adds Insult to Injury
From Nic Allen Further to: I Am Amazed These Poles Are Being Allowed In my previous letter I reported that incongruous telegraph poles have been erected on the bridleway (colloquially known as “Green Lane”) that continues on from The Mount towards the Hog’s Back. Not only are new telegraph po...
Loseley Estate Proposes New Path to ‘Enhance Public Access and Protect Farmland’
By Martin Giles Following strong public reaction to the closing of a fieldside path by the Guildford end of the Hog’s Back, Loseley Estate is proposing the creation of a new path that will still give public access to views southwards over the Surrey Hills. Loseley Park’s estate manager, Jim Hero...
Two Burglars Jailed
Two men have been jailed after pleading guilty to burglary offences in which they targeted homes in the early hours, entering through front doors to steal car keys and make off with vehicles. Three years ago, on a Sunday (August 27 2023), at around 3.30am, police were called after a BMW was found cr...
Notice: Policing Surrey
Remember you can have your say on how Surrey is policed. See: Have Your Say on Policing in Surrey
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Letter: We Believe Blocked Path Is An ‘Unrecorded Right of Way’
From Jacqui Brown In response to: I Back the Toil of the Farmer We appreciate the former MP’s continuing interest in the concerns of our local community but would like to challenge a number of claims in her recent letter to The Guildford Dragon NEWS. We feel it important to highlight that the rec...
Protection Order Agreed for Surrey Beauty Spot
By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter Motorcyclists near Box Hill are being targeted despite the “vast majority” who visit the Surrey beauty spot being “considerate people who behave respectfully”. A Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) is being introduced around the National Trust si...
Over a Tonne of Rubbish Picked Up from the Hog’s Back
Guildford Borough Council has recently carried out a major litter-clearing operation along the A31, collecting more than a tonne of waste in three days. Crews from the council tackled a stretch of the Hog’s Back, close to Wanborough, focusing on the nearside verge and the central reservation of th...
Guildford roundabout removed as next section of Weyside Urban Village roadworks begin
While the next section of work for a 1,650 home project begins, part of a previously completed section has already been graffitied
New design images show what Guildford will look like after £1 billion 485 home regeneration
The new designs give a taste of what Guildford town centre may look like after its £1 billion regeneration project