Police Hunt For Motorcyclist After Horse Rider Is Seriously Injured In Ash Green
Surrey police have appealed for help in identifying a motorcyclist reported to have caused a horse to fall and seriously injure its female rider in White Lane, Ash Green. The incident happened on Saturday, June 13th. The horse rider has reported that the motorcyclist, who had a…
County Council Leader Says He Would Not Stand To Be Mayor of Surrey
By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter Surrey County Council’s outgoing leader says he will not seek to become the county’s mayor if and when the role is created. Cllr Tim Oliver (Con, Weybridge), who has led the county council since 2018, is serving a final stint in…
Campaigners Battle to Save Guildford Shopmobility Service
By Hugh Coakley Campaigners battling to save the Guildford Shopmobility scheme say they are optimistic the service can continue after Age UK Surrey decided to close it down, with the final day being Friday, June 12. But there is no guarantee it will reopen as Guildford Borough…
Guildford Gives Its Support To UK-wide Event Tackling Climate Change
Guildford Borough Council is this week supporting Great Big Green Week, the UK’s largest celebration of community action to help tackle climate change. And residents are being urged to get involved. The theme for 2026, “Together for Good”, highlights how collective action can create greener, healthier neighbourhoods…
Man Charged with Attempted Murder Following Crossbow Attack at University
June 5: A man has been charged with attempted murder following a serious assault in Guildford yesterday. Officers were called to reports of a man being shot with a crossbow at Manor Park Student Village, Guildford, at around 10am on Thursday June 4. Almunthir Daqamah, 21, has…
More Homes Approved for Former Green Belt
By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter More former Surrey green belt land will be turned into housing after plans for 74 homes were approved – despite objectors saying it would overload nearby roads. The application will infill land off Egley Road, Mayford, and was approved at the…
West Surrey Ten-councillor Council Executive Announced
By Martin Giles The Executive Committee appointments of the new West Surrey Shadow Council have been published. Council leader Paul Follows (Lib Dem, Godalming South, Milford & Witley) said in a short statement: “I am pleased to have appointed and now announce the new Executive (Cabinet) of…
Guildford Children Wanted for New BBC Series
By Isabelle Trubshaw An award-winning BBC production house is currently casting children in Guildford for an upcoming series exploring the challenge of making new friends in an increasingly digitalised world. The new six-part series, “Will you be my friend” is produced by Five Mile Films and follows…
High Street Still Closed Due to Oil Spillage
By Martin Giles The Upper High was closed off at midday yesterday (June 3) because of a spillage of cooking oil. making the area unsafe. Surrey County Council responded to the incident in conjunction with Guildford Borough Council and Surrey Police but road closures are being put…
Woking’s Council Houses To Be Part of Asset Sale
By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter The ghosts of Woking’s disastrous investment strategy, that bankrupted the borough council and cost jobs,…
Police Hunt For Motorcyclist After Horse Rider Is Seriously Injured In Ash Green
Surrey police have appealed for help in identifying a motorcyclist reported to have caused a horse to fall and seriously injure…
Parking Fine Refunds
By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter More than 100 people have already requested refunds for parking fines incorrectly issued in some…
Wildlife Trust’s CEO and Trustee Honoured With MBEs
Surrey Wildlife Trust’s Chief Executive, Sarah Jane Chimbwandira, has been made an MBE in the King’s Birthday Honours for her longstanding…
New Housing in Wood Street Village Recommended For Approval
By James Moules local democracy reporting service A proposed 18-home development on an old stable patch in the “grey belt” is earmarked…
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