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Letter: Hopeful Signs From New Council Leader

From Gordon Bridger Hon Alderman I am very pleased that we appear to have a Leader, at last, who is prepared to listen and appreciates that, while business and profits…

Exclusive: New Council Leader Wants To Connect With The Residents

Stephen Mansbridge, councillor for  Ash South & Tongham, will formally take over the reins as Leader of Guildford Borough Council at its full meeting this Thursday (October 11). Here he…

Coming to YAT: Driving Miss Daisy – Oct 10-13

The Yvonne Arnaud Theatre will be hosting the opening show of Driving Miss Daisy next week. The critically acclaimed show begins a national tour at the Guildford theatre.  The production…

Opinion: Can We Handle the Truth?

By Martin Giles “You can’t handle the truth!” says Col. Jessep played by Jack Nicholson in the film A Few Good Men. It seems that this might have been the motto…

Onslow and Park Barn Residents Criticise Proposed Park & Ride

Criticism of the proposed £8.5m Onslow park and ride scheme, for up to 550 cars, was heard directly by councillors and council officers at a public meeting on Thursday evening…

Nine Years For Guildford Man Who Assaulted Pews Wine Bar Doorman

A 29-year-old Guildford man has been sentenced to nine years imprisonment for causing grievous bodily harm and wounding with intent following an incident in which a doorman was attacked at…

Top Swimming Award For Guildford Mum

Joan Swain, of Burpham, has received an Aquaforce Award in the category Outstanding Contribution at County and Regional Level, from the Amateur Swimming Association (ASA). Joan  received her award for her…

Spate Of Thefts From Taxis Reported

A spate of thefts from taxis in the Guildford area has left drivers with damaged vehicles and loss of money, sat navs and phones. There have been nine reported offences…

Review: ‘The Last Five Years’ The Star Inn

By The Stage Dragon If you had popped into The Star Inn on the High Street last night for a quiet drink, you might have been surprised to hear some…

Opinion: The Problem With Buses…

By Flora Windebank I have been shivering for 15 minutes or more. The 25 bus had slowly trundled through Peaslake and finally picked me up. The driver doesn’t even apologise…