Funding for New Cranleigh Leisure Centre Thrown into Doubt
By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter The future of Cranleigh Leisure Centre has been thrown into doubt after West Surrey’s Executive failed to guarantee funding for its vital multimillion pound revamp. In January this year, residents were told by Paul Follows (Lib Dem, Lib Dem, Godalming Central…
Masked Robbers Hunted Down and Sentenced to Jail
Two robbers who raided a mobile phone shop have been jailed after being hunted down by police. Just after 11am on Sunday, May 3, 2026, Joziah Carey-Nichols and Ousman Faal charged into a mobile phone shop in the Peacock Centre, Woking wearing masks. They forcibly grabbed a…
Proposal for 50 New Homes in Wood Street Recommended Despite Objections
By James Moules local democracy reporter Fifty new homes could soon be coming to a village near Guildford under plans scheduled for council debate next week. Bewley Homes is seeking planning permission to build the new homes – along with a parish building for use by Worplesdon…
Audience Hears of the Importance of Conserving Farnham Museum’s Building
By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter It’s been called one of Surrey’s most important buildings, been dubbed a “Rolls Royce” Grade I listed gem, and even had ancient artwork sold off to fund its repairs – and now over 260 people attended an event highlighting its history,…
University Celebrates 20 Years of Collaboration to Fight Prostate Cancer
Prostate cancer testing has been in the national news lately after the UK government accepted national screening recommendations to reject mass routine prostate testing, opting instead for targeted high-risk screening and expanded clinical trials. But the University of Surrey is celebrating 20 years of prostate cancer research,…
Send C of E Primary School Celebrates its 10th Anniversary
Pupils, staff, governors, families and community partners came together on Sunday, September 20, to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Send C of E Primary School with a thanksgiving service and a fair. The primary school was established in September 2016 when Send First School and St Bede’s…
Public Are Invited To Provide Input Into Development of New Council Websites
Residents, businesses, community groups and visitors across Surrey are being invited to help shape the future of the East Surrey and West Surrey council websites by taking part in a short online survey. The new websites are being developed ahead of the launch of East Surrey Council…
Friary Passage Revamp Proves To Be a Hit
Martin Giles and Hannah Hastings Friary Passage, which leads from the North Street end of Friary Street to the town wharf by the river, has been given a major revamp with a deep clean, improved lighting and, most noticeably, cheerful, artistic murals running for the passage’s entire…
Property Developers Buy High Street Department Store for Half the Asking Price
By Martin Giles The landmark, former House of Fraser store in Guildford High Street has been purchased by Moretons Investments Ltd, a property investment and development company located in Brighton. The property was previously owned by Canada Life and although their asking price was believed to be…
Flames Unhooked in Stormy Cup Defeat
A trip to Manchester Storm put a stop to the Flames three-game winning streak with the hosts spending excessive stretches on…
How Can Local Councils Manage The Problem Of Weeds? New Study Aims to Find Out
A new research study is taking place at Onslow Park and Ride in Guildford to assess different approaches to weed management.…
Rail Authority Agrees To Act Following Residents’ Outcry Over Litter Menace
By James Moules local democracy reporting service The Southern rail authority has confirmed it will return the bins to the railway…
Surrey Researchers Examine How Moon Dust Could Provide Propellant For Spacecraft
Could magnesium found in Moon dust help future spacecraft travel further into deep space? A new European Space Agency-funded project led…
Obituary: Renie Tribe, For Many Years A Teacher In Guildford
Renie Tribe, a well-known Guildford teacher and once an active member of St Francis Church in Westborough, has died at the…
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