The prolific graffiti tagger known as “Wormy” has been convicted by a court for the criminal damage that scarred public spaces and historic buildings throughout Guildford town centre in 2025. An extensive  police investigation revealed that the culprit was 21-year-old Liam Cavanagh, from Guildford. Cavanagh appeared at…

Guildford Man Jailed After Police Find Drugs and £20,000 in his Car

A 50-year-old Guildford man who was suspected of drug dealing was pulled over by police while driving his Alfa Romeo on the A245 near Painshill, Cobham. Robert Dorado knew the game was up but refused to get out of the car, forcing officers to smash a window,…

NHS Plea On Mental Health: ‘Check in On People You Know Who May Need Support’

Today (September 10) is World Suicide Prevention Day and the NHS is reminding the public of the importance of checking in with people we know who may need support. Dr Emma Whicher, Chief Medical Officer at Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, is reinforcing the importance…

West Surrey Council Set to Confirm New Chief Executive

Subject to agreement at an Extraordinary West Shadow Authority meeting later today (Thursday, September 10), the West Surrey Shadow Council is set to confirm Susan Halliwell as its permanent Chief Executive and Head of Paid Service. The news came from a press release published by Surrey County…

Family Pay Tribute to 18-year-old Who Died Following Collision

The family of an 18-year-old man who died following a collision in Headley, near Leatherhead, on Sunday (September 6), have paid tribute to him. Rahulan Chelliah was one of five teenagers seriously injured in the collision. He was taken to hospital but subsequently died. See: Five Teenagers…

Guildford Library Shut During Modernisation Programme – Register Office To Move In

By David Reading and David Rose An extensive refurbishment and improvement programme is taking place at Guildford Library, with all services having been put on hold since August 20. The library will partially reopen on Monday, September 21, with a “click and collect” service. People will be…

East Surrey Council Leaders Also Want to Stay ‘On Track’ With Reorganisation Programme

By James Moules local democracy reporter East Surrey’s shadow council leader has insisted that the county’s council restructure remains “on track” after the government hit pause on planned reforms following new legal advice. His view is similar to that of his party colleague Cllr Paul Follows, leader…

Shadow Councils Consider Tourism Tax

By James Moules local democracy reporter Surrey’s two new shadow unitary councils are considering a “tourism tax” to help buoy their finances amid major changes to local government in the area. This tax on overnight stays, which regional mayors will be allowed to charge under government plans,…

Hop Growing Ends at Puttenham – And a History of its Cultivation in Farnham Area

By David Reading with David Rose After this year’s poor harvest, the Hampton Estate at Puttenham will stop growing hops –…

Salary of New Council CEO Revealed

By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter The CEO of the newly created West Surrey Council is set to pocket a £236,485…

Airport Expansion Plans: ‘An Example Of An Issue At The Heart Of The Climate Crisis’

By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporting service The newly-formed West Surrey Council is expected to throw its weight against expansion at…

Opinion: Rural Roar – My Parish Council Is Backing the Campaign and Standing Up for Surrey Villages

By Paula Moss Vice-chair of Effingham Parish Council and founder of “Rural Roar”, a campaign seeking reform of grey belt policy.…