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Why Are Squirrels Going Nuts?

Squirrels seem to be frenetic in their activity to prepare for the coming winter. Do they know something we don’t? Some believe it is a sign of a harsh winter…

Claire’s Column – Green Success for Surrey

Claire’s Column – Green Success for Surrey

 In this regular monthly column – a must read for all those interested in Guildford business – Claire Dee reports on Surrey’s successful green economy A recent report published by…

Millmead Views: If You Were Planning A Kitchen… Or A Car Park…

An occasional column written normally by our local GBC councillors, but this time by one of our County Councillors… By Fiona White (Lib Dem, Guildford West) If you were a…

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…