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Trans People Launch High Street Protest Against Sale of Harry Potter Merchandise
By David Reading Trans rights activists launched a peaceful protest outside Waterstones in Guildford this afternoon (May 16), chalking messages on the pavement to draw people’s attention to the company’s marketing of Harry Potter merchandise. Protest group Defund Transphobes says Harry Potter au...
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Updated: Waverley’s Lib Dem Council Leader In Line to Lead New West Surrey Council
By Martin Giles Paul Follows has been elected as the leader of the West Surrey Shadow Council and is expected to be confirmed as council leader at the council’s inaugural meeting on May 21. He defeated Anne Marie-Barker, leader of Woking Borough Council. This article has been updated with comments...
Discover Ripley’s Shops – Past and Present
Ripley Museum’s latest exhibition is titled Shops Past and Present. And it isn’t confined to the museum, as there are 10 QR codes around the village showing pictures of the shops as they were in former times. Maps showing the shops (as seen on the poster below) will be available at the museum. R...
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Guildford pub closes for refurb and will reopen with new beer garden ready for pints in the sun
The local is expected to reopen with an exciting range of carefully considered updates
Letter: Some Councillors Will Have a Bonanza Year
From Dave Middleton In response to: West Surrey Councillors To Get £19k Basic Allowance Once New Council Takes Over Given that a number of existing Surrey County Councillors who have won positions on the new shadow West Surrey Council already receive almost £15,000 basic allowance for their SCC po...
Roll Up for the Guildford Poyle Dicing Ceremony
The traditional Guildford Poyle Dicing Ceremony, previously known as Dicing for the Maid’s Money, takes place at the Guildhall at 10am on Thursday, May 21. This ceremony has been taking place in Guildford for over 300 years and was set up by the will of John How who bequeathed £400 upon his death...
I visited Guildford's Spectrum and love its new spot that's perfect for parties
There is mini-golf with a twist and some sparkly new technology
Effingham Residents’ Chair Criticises MP in Letter Feud
By Isabelle Trubshaw The chair of Effingham Residents Association (EFFRA) has publicly criticised MP Zöe Franklin (Lib Dem) over what they describe as an “unbalanced” response to Berkeley Homes’ recent withdrawal of its long-standing plans to deliver a new Howard school. The dispute arose aft...
Letter: Sir Jeremy Is Right, Voters Do Use Local Elections To Send a Message
From Angela Richardson former Conservative MP for Guildford In response to: Dragon Interview – MP Jeremy Hunt says Local Democracy Is Broken This a good interview to watch. Well done Isabelle Trubshaw on the international, national and local mix of questions. It will be interesting to see how The ...
Royal Surrey receives £2m boost to ease 'significant pressure' on cancer care services
The Royal Surrey's chemotherapy unit is 'at full capacity'
Notice: Burpham Village Fair – July 11
The 2026 Burpham Village Fair takes place on July 11 between noon and 3pm at Sutherland Memorial Park, Burpham. All the activities will be either no cost or low cost. The post Notice: Burpham Village Fair – July 11 appeared first on Guildford Dragon....
Surrey pub applies for permission to install 86-inch telly ahead of World Cup
It has submitted a planning application to Guildford Borough Council
Travel in Guildford and Woking to be disrupted this weekend as rail line closes for engineering work
It will impact travel from the capital down to the south coast
Taxi Stolen During Brawl Outside Town Centre Pub
Surrey police are appealing for witnesses following an affray in Farnham in the early hours of Sunday, May 10. Officers were called following reports of a fight involving up to eight people outside a pub near the taxi rank on Castle Street at around 1.15am. During the incident, a taxi was stolen and...
‘This Development Would Just Swamp Alfold’ Says Councillor
By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter A 400-home planning application that “would just swamp” parts of Surrey will be decided during a five-day public appeal hearing. Developers Merchant Seaman’s War Memorial Society and Thakeham Homes have taken their Alfold project to the planning insp...
Police Tackle Rogue Traders
The sun was out and so were Surrey Police officers on Wednesday, April 29, as they targeted rogue traders set to scam Surrey residents. Thirty four vehicles were stopped by the force’s Vanguard Road Safety Team and examined by colleagues from the Commercial Vehicle Unit and the Driver Vehicle Stan...
Councillors elected in 2026 Surrey Local Elections have no power yet - here's why
A lot is set to change in Surrey over the next few years, with the May 2026 elections being for two new councils
One month closure for major Guildford roundabout upgrade sparks warning
The roundabout will be converted to a signalised crossroads
Take a look at new mini golf course opening at Guildford Leisure Centre
And it looks fantastic!
Driver Arrested Following Fatal Collision
Surrey Police are appealing for information following a fatal collision in Effingham last night (May 13). Police were called following reports of a two-vehicle collision, involving a white BMW and a grey Landrover Freelander, on the A246 Guildford Road around 10.30pm. Sadly, a passenger in the BMW w...