By Martin Giles Reports of disarray at the top tier of the Liberal Democrat-run Guildford Borough Council have reached the Guildford Dragon NEWS in the last 24 hours. Although there has been no official announcement, the threat of resignation by a senior member of the Executive on…

Local MP Says There ‘Is No Bigger Issue’ for Parents than Smartphones for Children

By Emily Dalton local democracy reporter Parents are facing “no bigger issue” than the impact of smartphones and social media on their children, says Godalming and Ash MP Sir Jeremy Hunt.  The former chancellor told a public meeting in Godalming that his own family are now also…

At Last, Completion of Long-delayed Multimillion Phase of Council Houses Regeneration

By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter Residents on housing wait lists could finally be given the opportunity to move into nearly £8 million worth of empty Godalming homes that have sat vacant for years, according to Waverley Borough Council officers. Ockford Ridge in Godalming is a council-led…

Empty Offices Being Converted into One-bed Flats

An empty Guildford office complex is being converted into flats. What was the head office for BSA (Bernard Sims Associates), health and safety consultants, in Upper Edgeborough Road (off the Epsom Road), has been empty for two years. Permitted development rights allow its conversion into 23 one-bedroom…

Emphatic City Away Win Keeps Survival Hopes Alive – Just

Camberley Town (0) 0 Guildford City (1) 3 By Barry Underwood With relegation beckoning had City lost, Guildford’s players rose above the pressure to claim an excellent 3-0 victory at fellow relegation battlers Camberley Town. The win lifted City of the bottom of the CCL southern Premier…

Opinion: Guildford Cannot Afford to Delay Decisions on Flood Alleviation

By John Rigg former Residents for Guildford & Villages borough councillor and chair of the Guildford Vision Group Guildford faces a decision that could shape the future safety and prosperity of the town for decades. The proposed Guildford Flood Alleviation Scheme, being developed by the Environment Agency,…

Round Britain Road Trip For Old Bangers Will Raise Vital Funds For Hospice Charity

Seventeen vehicles costing the owners no more than £750 each will be setting off on an epic adventure around Britain next month (April) to raise money for local hospice care charity Phyllis Tuckwell. The Ewshot 750 Banger Challenge invites drivers to buy a car for £750 or less…

Blocked Hog’s Back Path – Hope for a Compromise Following Parish Council Debate

By Martin Giles The issue of the blocked fieldside path on the south side of the Hog’s Back came to a head at the Artington Parish Council meeting last night (March 9). See: Village Association Chair Pleads His Case to Keep Path Open Alexander More-Molyneux, who now…

Birdwatcher’s Diary No.345

By Malcolm Fincham Graced by a spell of dry weather in mid February allowed me another coastal visit. This with much…

Police Still Seeking Witnesses to Collision Which Seriously Injured Teenager

Surrey Police are continuing to appeal for witnesses following a serious collision on the A31 in Farnham on Tuesday, March 3.…

Can You Help Surrey Police Find Wanted Man?

Surrey Police are appealing for the public’s help to find 43-year-old Christopher White who is wanted after breaching his bail conditions.…

Dragon Review: Inspector Morse at the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre

By Isabelle Trubshaw Like many detective stories, this production follows a familiar U-curve of mystery – opening with intrigue, dipping into…