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Dragon Interview: MP Zoe Franklin Reviews Topical Issues
It is now a full year since Zöe Franklin became the MP for Guildford and in this long-format interview, with Dragon editor Martin Giles, she is invited to consider if she would do anything differently if she could have her time over again. See also: MP Hopes Thames Water Fine Will Be ‘Final Nail ...
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Letter: Front-line Police Officers Are Heroes But Admin and Comms Need Improvement
From Derek Payne I write as a former police volunteer who worked in the Safer Neighbourhood (SN) Team for circa 3.5 years. I have nothing but admiration for the front-line officers who do an incredible job every day, not knowing what they will be asked to take on, and sometimes putting their own saf...
Police issue CCTV appeal after fight outside Guildford nightclub
Police believe these individuals may be able to help with an investigation into an assault
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Comment: The 10-year NHS Plan – What Is the Challenge for Guildford?
The Guildford Society is supporting improved community based healthcare services in Guildford in line with the NHS 10-year plan and best practice. To be effective, these services need new purpose built facilities where all the disciplines can be based to provide seamless patient focused care. Servic...
Wildlife Group Invites Nature Lovers To Spot and Record Threatened Species
People throughout Surrey are being invited to look for and record sightings of five key species which typify the range of the area’s wildlife – but could disappear if their decline continues. The search has been launched by Surrey Wildlife Trust (SWT), which has produced a specially-designed app...
Esme Campbell, Taking the Mantle of the Dragon’s Newest Reporter
By Esme Campbell I have been reporting for The Guildford Dragon NEWS since December, and I have loved every second of it. Having graduated from the University of Manchester where I studied Politics, and armed with practical journalism experience for my student newspaper and local publications the El...
Witness Appeal Following Serious Assault in Guildford
Surrey police are appealing for witnesses following an alleged serious assault in Bridge Street, Guildford town centre. It is reported that homophobic language was used prior to the assault, and the police are treating the incident as a “hate-related”. Shortly after midnight on Sunday, June 22...
Guildford's newest nature reserve will have nearly a thousand meters of boardwalk as creation process continues
The reserve is set to be the size of 32 football pitches
Guildford Debenhams demolition nears completion with work expected to end this month
Demolition work on the site is now expected to be complete by the end of July
Suspected homophobic attack outside Surrey Wetherspoons leaves victim in hospital
Officers are treating this as a hate-related incident
All the major road projects needed, including A3 work, to prepare Guildford for 1,650 home project
These works are split into multiple phases, with the first already ongoing, and the third phase not earmarked to start in 2027
Notice: Can You Help the University of Surrey Research Elderly Falls?
If you can help there is a £10 reward fee… The post Notice: Can You Help the University of Surrey Research Elderly Falls? appeared first on Guildford Dragon....
Opinion: Waverley Has Failed Spectacularly on CIL
By Jane Austin leader of the Conservative Group at Waverley Borough Council This week, I spoke with an estate agent in Godalming who shared a troubling new trend: prospective buyers are avoiding homes that require significant building work. Why? Because they fear being hit with huge Community Infras...
Guilfest memories as festival kicks off in Guildford park
The event returned in 2024 after a 10-year hiatus
Highways Bulletin: Smarter Planning for Better Bus Journeys in Surrey
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.We are working hard to make bus travel more reliable, accessible, and sustainable for residents. Thanks to support ...
Letter: Will GBC’s New Planning Document on Building Heights Be Effective?
From John Redpath former R4GV borough councillor In response to: GBC Asks Residents for Views on Its Draft Building Height Guidance There was an outcry by many when the North Street Development was passed. The only tool to use against its height was the “Views” Supplementary Planning Document (S...
Witness Appeal Following Fatal Collision
Surrey Police were called to the A286 Grayswood Road in Brook shortly before 3.20pm on Friday, June 27, by South East Coast Ambulance Service, following reports of a single vehicle collision at the location involving the rider of a black Triumph Tiger motorcycle. Sadly, despite the best efforts of...
Celebration at Guildford Cathedral of Its Latest and Future Church Leaders
The annual celebration of the latest and future church leaders has taken place at Guildford Cathedral. This included deacons who have been newly ordained in the Church of England and priests who have completed their first year of ordained ministry within the Diocese of Guildford. The annual ordinat...
Fresh pasta restaurant as seen on Dragon’s Den opening in Surrey town with its own cookery school on site
The eatery will transport diners to the streets of Rome, hills of Tuscany and canals of Venice
Photo Feature: Now You See It…
By Martin Giles Views of the town centre from across the River Wey that have not been visible for sixty years have been opened up once again now the demolition of Debenhams is practically complete. But those curious to see them for themselves should take advantage. It won’t be too long before cons...