Pedestrian in His 20s Dies After New Yearâs Day Collision
A pedestrian in his early 20s died on New Year’s Day after a collision involving a car on the Farnham Bypass. Police were called to Station Hill at 1.10am following reports of the collision at the traffic lights on the bypass between South Street and Station Hill.…
Snow Forecast to Arrive with 2026 – Yellow Weather Warnings Issued
By Martin Giles The New Year is set to arrive with snow and a blast of Arctic air. One to two centimetres of snow could fall across Surrey and other parts of the South East, according to the Meterological Office which has issued a Yellow Warning for…
Cold Weather Alert Brings Urgent Message: âUse A&E Only In Serious Casesâ
Health officials are urging people across Surrey to avoid using hospital A&E departments except in serious cases, as the onset of cold weather puts added pressure on health services. People are being urged to “choose the right NHS service for their health needs”, helping to ensure urgent…
Waverley Waves Goodbye
By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter Waverley Borough Council leader Paul Follows (Lib Dem, Godalming Central & Ockford) said there was still a lot of work to be done to ensure residents remained proud to call the area home before its merger with neighbouring, debt-ridden, authorities. He…
Large, Controversial Developments Planned for Guildford â Will Infrastructure Cope?
By Emily Dalton local democracy reporter More than 3,000 homes could be built in Guildford over the next few years as developers target farmland, car parks and village edges. Developments including 1,800 homes east of the A3 and 950 homes between Normandy and Flexford are among the…
Chasing the Class 455 Trains on Their Farewell Charter Tour
Despite the farewell charter trains on Sunday (December 21) marking the end of the the Class 455 electrical multiple units, some were to be seen on normal duties at Guildford railway station on Tuesday (December 23). The smartly turned out unit pictured above and below was one…
Asset Sales Will Reduce, But Not Solve, Woking’s Debt Problem, Says Council Leader
By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter Next year will be the final full year for Surrey councils before they are dissolved and merged as part of Local Government Reorganisation. It means council leaders are running out of time to fulfil any lasting ambitions. Those living in Guildford, Waverley,…
âPennypot Laneâ: A Short Story For The Christmas Season
Noel is out on the streets on Christmas Eve. Maria and Joe have a flat in Pennypot Lane. Their lives become intertwined in a way they couldn’t have imagined. This short story by Dragon reporter David Reading (pictured) provides a message of compassion for Christmas. Pennypot…
Updated: Waverley Council Calls on Government to Re-think Housing Targets
By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter Update: See Conservative comments added below. Waverley Borough Council has called on the Government to rethink housing targets that will do âunacceptable harm to our towns, villages and countrysideâ as figures show the majority of Surrey councils lack suitable land for…
Highways Bulletin: Feet First into Road Safety for Children
The information for this bulletin comes from Surrey County Council and is written by them. See interactive map here. Report potholes…
Elmbridge Leader Remains Upbeat as Council Faces Its Impending Demise
By Emily Dalton local democracy reporter Mike Rollings has outlined Elmbridge Borough Councilâs goals for 2026 in a New Year message…
Cityâs Match Called Off
Todayâs Guildford City’s match against Corinthian casuals due to kick off at 3pm has been called off and will be rearranged. …
Another Surrey Council Leader Bids Adieu
By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter Another local council leader has bid adieu and the last months of sole control loom…
Three Wins in a Row for the Flames
Guildford Flames secured back-to-back wins against league leaders Cardiff Devils  and their third win in a row yesterday in Wales. Taz…
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