By Martin Giles Sir Jeremy Hunt, the MP for Godalming & Ash, has added his support to requests for the Government to approve the proposed boundary change to the Surrey Hills National Landscape area. The review, which has taken several years to complete, is recommending extending the…

Surrey MP Asks for Urgency on Surrey Hills Review Decision

By James Moules local democracy reporter A Surrey MP has called on the government to approve the expansion of the county’s protected landscapes “as soon as possible”. Claire Coutinho Conservative MP for East Surrey has written to Environment Secretary Dame Angela Eagle to voice her support for…

Division of Opinion on Religious Connection Delays School Merger

By James Moules local democracy reporter A proposed merger between two Surrey schools has been shelved after the potential religious affiliation of the new school divided opinion. Surrey County Council had mulled plans to amalgamate Merrow Junior School and Merrow C of E Controlled Infant School owing…

Teaching Children About Pornography Requires New Approach, Research Suggests

The way young people are taught about pornography may be doing more harm than good, according to research from the University of Surrey. A new study argues that fear-based education is failing to reflect how teenagers actually encounter sexual media. The research team, whose work is published…

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 annual salary. Susan Halliwell currently oversees Bracknell Forest Council and is expected to take over the top job after beating nine other applicants. Her recommendation follows…

The Law Catches Up with the Elusive Graffiti Vandal Known as ‘Wormy’

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 Urged To Listen To Residents Over Creation Of New Guildford Council

By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporting service Moves to create a new parish council for Guildford should be re-examined with due…

High Quality Entries Once Again in 2026 Guildford in Bloom Competition

Drinkers and staff at the Compasses Inn in Gomshall are raising a glass after the pub garden won Guildford in Bloom’s…

Asylum Hotel to Return to Regular Use

By James Moules local democracy reporter A Surrey hotel will no longer be used to house asylum seekers and return to…

Silverbirch Care Home Staff ‘Buzzing’ With Team of the Year Award

Silverbirch House Care Home in Worplesdon has been crowned Team of the Year for the South West Division in the Barchester…