Pro-Palestine Protesters Target Allianz Building in Guildford
By David Reading Three protesters – said to be supporters of Palestine Action – targeted the Allianz insurance building in Guildford early today (October 8), climbing on to the glass canopy above the entrance and spraying slogans over the windows. Palestine Action said it had targeted ten…
Guildford Pays Tribute to Victims of the 1974 Pub Bombing Atrocity
By David Reading The 50th anniversary of the Guildford pub bombing was marked in a moving commemoration service at Holy Trinity Church in Guildford on Sunday (October 6). Tributes were paid to the five young people who died and the 65 others who were injured on October…
North Street Development: Work Starts in the Town Centre
By Hugh Coakley Work preparing for the North Street regeneration in Guildford town centre has started on site for the long-debated and controversial 477 new homes and ground level shops development. A digger has been spotted on the derelict site, surrounded by a hoarding. The initial works…
Remembering The Guildford Pub Bombings On The 50th Anniversary
Guildford’s most infamous night in its modern history happened 50 years ago, on Saturday, October 5, 1974. It was, of course, the Guildford pub bombings in which five people died and more than 60 were injured. Earlier this year, police told the family of one of the…
Dragon Interview: New Compensation Offer for Bramley
Asda has made an improved compensation offer to the Bramley community and individual residents for the problems they have experienced because of underground petrol contamination that has emanated from the village’s petrol station. Villagers have experienced considerable disruption to their lives: for periods water was declared unsafe…
Two Men Charged Following Burglary Offences Across the South East
Two men have been charged with conspiracy to commit burglary following 77 offences across the South East of England. Terence O’Reilly, 22, of Stovolds Hill, Cranleigh, was charged with burglary, conspiracy to commit burglary, and two counts of theft of motor vehicle. James Carthy, 32, of Plaistow…
Bob’s Your New Dean at Guildford Cathedral
Guildford Cathedral has a new dean – the Venerable Robert (Bob) Cooper, currently the Archdeacon of Sunderland. The announcement was made by the Diocese of Guildford on Thursday, October 3, and his installation into his new post will take place on January 26. He will succeed the…
Police Officer Escapes Dismissal After Sending Racist Texts
By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter A Surrey Police sergeant who shared racist texts and a video of a man attempting to take his own life has been stripped of his rank – but will continue on active front line duties. Daniel Hebborn admitted sending a series…
Dragon Interview: Lead Planning Councillor on New Housing Target Proposal
A 100 per cent increase in the housing target might not have come as a complete shock, given that the Labour Party had made its intentions pretty clear during their election campaign, but it does present a huge challenge to Guildford Borough Council, which has been exceeding…
Police Search For Missing Man Accused of Making Threats to Kill
Police have renewed their appeal for the public’s help in tracing 45-year-old Oliver Logdon, who is wanted for allegedly making threats…
Notice: David Rose’s Illustrated Talk About Godalming’s History
Join local historian and writer David Rose for an evening looking at Godalming’s history. Venue: Godalming Baptist Church, Friday, October 11.…
Man Receives Prison Sentence for Causing Serious Injury by Dangerous Driving
A Guildford man has been sentenced to three years in prison after pleading guilty to causing serious injury by dangerous driving…
Opinion: How Can We Better Exploit Guildford’s Heritage?
By Gavin Morgan Founder of the Guildford Heritage Forum What is the future of Guildford’s Heritage Service? We got a rare…
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