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Did You See Pair Threaten and Rob Man in Stoke Fields?

A man was robbed of £100 after he was threatened by two men as he walked in Stoke Fields, Guildford. The 39-year-old victim was walking outside the Boileroom music venue…

Bees Swarm In North Street

Bees swarmed in North Street earlier today worrying shoppers as they passed by. A bee-keeper had to be called at 10am (April 30) to capture and take away the swarm…

Bangladesh Community’s Colourful Celebrations

Guildford’s Bangladesh community came together for a colourful and lively celebration to mark the anniversary of the country’s independence in 1971, and Pohela Boishak, the first day of the Bengali…

New Film Tells Story of Guildford Cathedral

by David Rose Rarely seen footage, not only of building work, but the consecration of Guildford Cathedral, is included in a new film that traces its history from the forming…

The Barn at Newlands Corner

There has been a café at top of Newlands Corner for over 50 years. And it’s as popular today with walkers, cyclists and visitors by car as it has ever…

River Wey Water Level Update

Update 2nd May With less rainfall the river has returned to well within its normal range. The height was measured this morning at 3.30am as 1.43m. Flooding is not considered…

Millmead Views: Getting Guildford People Back to Work

Our third contributor to Millmead Views is Nikki Nelson Smith, Conservative councillor for the Christchurch ward. Here she gives her opinion on the problem of unemployment, a problem even here…

Lifting The Pot-lid On What The Chemist Sold

by David Rose One hundred or so years ago you didn’t squeeze your toothpaste or face cream from a plastic tube – it came in a small glazed ceramic pot…

Where Is This? No.6

by David Rose A good number of replies to last week’s mystery photos. I think just about everyone recognised the photo that was taken at the bottom of North Street…

Fractious Meeting Leaves Guildford Philharmonic in Limbo

The future of the Guildford Philharmonic Orchestra was left unresolved following last night’s fractious council meeting of the scrutiny committee attended by the council Leader Tony Rooth and Chief Executive…