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Locations in Surrey with free parking this December for Christmas shopping
Dorking, Godalming and Guildford are among places offering free parking
The crisp winter walk around stunning historic village ending at one of UK's oldest pubs
Walk around this quintessential Surrey village known for its rich history, picturesque countryside walks, and charming local pubs
Notice: Holy Trinity Christmas Concert In Aid of Phyllis Tuckwell Today December 2
Songs and carols supporting Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice Care. The post Notice: Holy Trinity Christmas Concert In Aid of Phyllis Tuckwell Today December 2 appeared first on Guildford Dragon....
Birdwatcher’s Diary No.293
By Malcolm Fincham Weather in the southern counties of the UK began to settle as much drier conditions prevailed for the most part during the latter weeks of November. A high-pressure system was building from the west, drawing down a cooler northerly flow bringing daytime temperatures into low singl...
University Researchers Test Car’s AI-powered Anti-skid System on Ice at Spectrum
Guildford Spectrum’s ice rink played host to a different kind of skater as researchers from the University of Surrey used it to test a new anti-skidding feature with their autonomous car. The university reports the 90-minute test was a huge success – gathering more data than the researchers expe...
Can You Help Reunite These Dogs With Their Owner?
Surrey Police are appealing for the public’s help to find three working cocker spaniels who were stolen from an address in Ripley overnight. The suspect(s) climbed over a garden fence and cut through metal wire into the external kennels where the spaniels were housed between 7pm on Wednesday (Nove...
Notice: Christmas Crafts Workshop Saturday, December 2
Design and make upcycled Christmas Cards at Guildford Museum tomorrow. The post Notice: Christmas Crafts Workshop Saturday, December 2 appeared first on Guildford Dragon....
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak visits Surrey nursing students as Government announces NHS manifesto pledge met
Rishi Sunak visited Surrey as the Government announced it had reached its 50,000 nurses commitment
The 38 Surrey stations with no SWR trains due to strike action and landslip repairs
A South Western Railway map shows services will call at just 10 stations in Surrey when train drivers strike (December 6)
Moped driver in hospital after serious Sutton Green crash
Police have asked for witnesses to the incident to come forward
Letter: Councils Have a Role in Water Supply Incidents and Should Be At Public Meeting
From: Mark Stamp In response to: Details of MP-organised Public Meeting with Thames Water Announced It seems strange that councillors are not part of the public meeting with Thames Water being organised by our local MPs. Yes, there were problems in supply which Thames Water is accountable for but th...
Moped Rider Sustains Serious Injuries in Collision on the Guildford to Woking Road
A woman moped rider was taken to hospital with serious injuries on Thursday evening (November 30) after a collision with a car. Surrey Police are now appealing for witnesses to the accident involving a red Volkswagen Polo and the rider of a white Yamaha moped in Sutton Green. The collision occurre...
Notice: Thames Water Public Meeting – December 15
Thames Water public meeting notice.
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Local Politicians Comment on PM’s Dragon Interview
Local political parties were invited to comment on the responses given yesterday by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to Dragon editor Martin Giles. See: Exclusive: Prime Minister Says: ‘There’s a Clear Choice for Guildford Voters at Next Election.’ A Lib Dem spokesperson said: “There is indeed a c...
All the places you park for free in Guildford this December
Cheaper parking across the town centre will make Christmas shopping more convinient and affordable
I tried Guildford's new tucked away hot chocolate café on opening day and I get the hype
Laura Nightingale visited the highly anticipated new shop located off the cobbled High Street
Limited Rail Services at Guildford Again When ASLEF Strikes – Union Leader Blames Government
South Western Railway (SWR) and Great Western Railways have confirmed its services on days of national industrial and strike action in December. Unlike previous rounds of ASLEF industrial action, the union will be striking on different days for different train operators across the industrial action ...
How Ash Murder Victim Helped to Convict Her Jealous Killer
By David Reading The killer of 59-year-old Joy Boulton from Ash was convicted of murder today (November 30) following a five-week trial at Guildford Crown Court. The jury reached a unanimous verdict in finding 61-year-old Sara McKenzie guilty of Joy’s murder on May 11, 2023. She will be sentenced ...
I visited an adorable Surrey courtyard coffee shop and found delicious paninis and cakes in a historic village
The hidden Surrey cafe also offered a welcome hot water bottle
Letter: Why Tamper with Survey Data Whilst it is Still Active?
From: Terry Newman chair of the London Road Action Group (LRAG) See more London Road articles here. From the outset, LRAG has monitored the submissions made by the public to Surrey County Council’s survey (Have Your Say Today – Burpham To Guildford Active Travel Scheme – Commonplace). The grou...