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Letter: World Book Day Writing Competition for Blind Children
From: Lara Marshall library engagement manager (RNIB) The year 2026 is National Year of Reading and this, along with World Book Day 2026 on March 5, is a wonderful chance for every child, including those with reading impairments and vision impairments, to enjoy and celebrate their love of reading an...
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Third Road-closing Incident of the Day Reported This Evening
Another incident leading causing road closure has been reported this evening (January 15) on Woodbridge Road, a main route for vehicles coming into, or leaving, Guildford. Two vehicles are reported to have collided. It is not known if anyone was injured. The incident is thought to have occured aroun...
A281 Horsham Road Now Reopened
By Martin Giles The A281 south of Guildford, which was closed around 2pm this afternoon (January 15) because of a diesel fuel spill, has now been reopened. The incident occurred by the Bramley Bed Centre on the southern edge of the village and a diversion through Wonersh was put in place. No injurie...
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Surrey man who blamed fox for causing crash that seriously injured driver sentenced
Investigating officer PC Pat Nixon said: "Nagy's actions showed a complete disregard for the safety of others on the road and could have had fatal consequences."
I visited ultra cosy Surrey restaurant that is offering cheap £12 meals throughout January
This warm and inviting restaurant is perfect for visiting on a wet or chilly day
Man Sentenced to Prison for Causing Serious Injury by Dangerous Driving
A man has been sentenced to one year and eight months in prison, alongside a two year and 10 month driving ban with the requirement to sit a retest to get his driving licence back, following a three-vehicle collision in Guildford. Attila Nagy, 43, of Knaphill, was sentenced at Guildford Crown Court ...
Police Hope Man in CCTV Image Can Help Investigation into Bellfields Death
Police officers investigating the death of a man whose body was found in Hazel Avenue, Guildford, last Friday (January 9) are appealing for the public’s help to identify the man in this CCTV image. They believe he could have information that could further their investigation. The death is being tr...
Letter: Urban Roads Are Where Most Road Accidents Occur
From Charlie Gordon In response to: New 20mph Speed Limits Proposed for Merrow’s Residential Roads In 2024, the number of casualties on urban roads in England was 16 times higher than the number on motorways. Even allowing for distances travelled, urban roads see nine times more casualties than mo...
Letter: Do We Know Enough to Consider the Prospect of a Town Council?
From Bernard Quoroll former local authority CEO In response to: Borough Council Launches Second Stage of Town Council Consultation “A few things to bear in mind when deciding how to respond to the second stage consultation… At the first stage, 33,000 households were consulted, so about 52,000 el...
Royal Surrey ‘Critical Incident’ Is Ongoing
A “Critical Incident” due to sustained and significant pressure on its services was declared by the Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust earlier this week and, the hospital says, the situation remains unchanged. It is primarily caused by a high number of attendances at the Emergency Department an...
Man found dead in Guildford was in police car just hours before, watchdog finds
The man was found dead in Bellfields, Guildford at 7.15am but had contact with police late the night before
Surrey Police search for 'good samaritan' who helped man later found dead in Guildford
Surrey Police are searching for a man they believed to have helped the deceased
Loose Horses on the A3 Cause Major Road Incident Closing the Northbound Carriageway
Motorists on the A3 have suffered major disruption this morning when the northbound carriageway was closed after collisions between vehicles and loose horses. Three horses are reported to have been killed. A Surrey Police spokesperson said: “A road closure is currently in place on the A3 Northboun...
Three horses die in Surrey A3 crashes that have closed carriageway
The A3 northbound is closed near Guildford following two incidents
New reformer pilates studio opens on beautiful farm in quaint Surrey village
The farm is a 300 acre estate nestled in the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
Notice: Modern Art Exhibition ‘From Darkness to Light’ – March 9 to April 5
Come and see a modern art exhibition by some renowned artists… The post Notice: Modern Art Exhibition ‘From Darkness to Light’ – March 9 to April 5 appeared first on Guildford Dragon....
Lib Dems Under Fire Over Their Statement on Family Home Conversions
By Martin Giles A claim by the Lib Dem Group at Guildford Borough Council that they are leading the resistance to more conversions of family homes into Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) has been challenged by opposition councillors – with one member describing their claim as “shameful”. HMO...
Guildford Energy Champions Help Residents Cut Bills During Winter Cold
A local charity is continuing free home energy surveys for Surrey residents helping to keep their homes warm and reduce energy bills this winter. Anna Jolley, a spokesperson for the Home Energy team for the charity, Zero Carbon Guildford, said: “The surveys are popular with residents, achieving an...
Hour-by-hour Surrey weather forecast as Met Office issues heavy rain warning
A significant portion of the county has been issued a yellow weather warning for heavy rain
Hope that "tables may be turning" on Guildford street that has "lost its character" due to HMO influx
The existence of too many HMOs can be a contentious topic in Surrey communities