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Plans to combat flooding in Guildford aim to reduce risk and free up land for development
Guildford has a long history of flooding
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Letter: We Need 20mph Limits to Tackle the Real Safety Issues in Guildford
From David Smith In response to: New 20mph Speed Limits Proposed for Merrow’s Residential Roads Another 20mph speed limit which fails to tackle the real risks. Surely the number one priority for a 20mph speed limit in Merrow is the stretch of the Epsom Road outside the Merrow shops? Here people pa...
Former Police Officer Banned from Policing
By Emily Dalton local democracy reporter A former Surrey Police officer has been banned from policing for life after she smoked cannabis and then lied about it, a misconduct panel ruled. Zara Ali was dismissed following a hearing at Surrey Police Headquarters on December 15. Although she had alrea...
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Waverley Conservatives Criticise Lack of Action Against Unauthorised Traveller Sites
By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter Waverley Conservatives have accused the council of not doing enough to stop unauthorised caravan sites popping up across the borough. It comes, they say, as Government statistics released in December show the borough, with 162 unauthorised caravans, has th...
Highways Bulletin: Keeping Roads Safe in Winter Weather
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. Staying Safe on Surrey’s Roads This Winter We understand that winter weather can be frustrating, especially when...
New 20mph Speed Limits Proposed for Merrow’s Residential Roads
By Emily Dalton local democracy reporter Drivers in parts of Merrow could soon be told to slow down to 20mph under new plans from Surrey County Council. Residents have just weeks to have their say on the residential roads. The council is proposing a new 20mph speed limit on Bushy Hill Drive and do...
Guildford drivers could be told to slow down with new 20mph plans
More than 80 roads are included in the plans
Surrey widow says she's 'terrified and cold' after coming home to find adjoining property demolished
The council has said it is aware demolition work on the property has progressed 'further than anticipated'
Surrey's richest and poorest neighbourhoods ranked as gap between them hits £26k a year
There are some huge disparities in disposable income across Surrey
Birdwatcher’s Diary No.342
By Malcolm Fincham Weather conditions began to settle as a high pressure system began to build to the north west of the UK during the days leading up to Christmas, blocking off the Atlantic jet stream, sending it north and bringing an easterly wind on its cyclonic flow. By Christmas Eve the increasi...
Florence Desmond and Dunsborough Park at Ripley Museum’s New Exhibition
Ripley Museum has a new exhibition – Dessie and Dunsborough. It highlights the career of Florence Desmond, the actress and cabaret star, who lived with her husband Charles Hughesdon at Dunsborough Park. And looks at the history of the house, which is over 400 years old and its various owners. The ...
Reactions to Councillor’s Contested Removal from GBC Executive
Reactions to the news of the controversial removal of Cllr Catherine Houston from the GBC Executive, by council leader Julia McShane, have been invited. Updated with Cllr Oven’s comment below. The Conservative leader of the opposition at GBC questioned whether the Lib Dem Executive was collapsing ...
Councillor Claims She Was Dismissed as New GBC Executive Announced
By David Reading and Martin Giles A councillor has denied that she “stepped down” from the council’s Executive, as described in a Guildford Borough Council press release on a reshuffle issued today (January 12). See also: Further Updated – Reactions to Councillor’s Contested Removal from G...
Surrey music teacher banned after having sexual relationship with ex-pupil and sharing indecent image
The panel found the music teacher shared sexual images of a former pupil after engaging in a sexual relationship with him
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
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...
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...