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Updated: Guildford Escapes the Worst of Storm Darragh But Some Damage Reported

Update December 8 A beech tree has also come down across Sandy Lane between Portsmouth Road and the entrance to Surrey Police HQ. 5pm Update With the tree removed damage…

Updated Dragon Review: Christmas Pantomime Robin Hood – Yvonne Arnaud Theatre

By Ferenc Hepp As shops and radio stations start playing Christmas music and lights go up on High Streets, it must mean one thing: panto season! And this year’s Yvonne…

Tumbling Bay Footbridge: National Trust Says It Is ‘Committed to Finding a Resolution’

By Martin Giles Five years after the collapse of the River Wey towpath footbridge over Tumbling Bay Weir, there is still no confirmed plan for its repair. But the National…

Westfield Get Their Revenge

Guildford City (0) 1, Westfield (0) 2 By Barry Underwood On a heavy pitch at the Spectrum, Westfield gained deserved revenge for an earlier cup defeat at the same venue.…

Notice: The Library of Things

Don’t buy a tool you might use only once – use the library of things……

Weyside Urban Village Update – Hard Choices Face Guildford Borough Council

By Emily Dalton local democracy reporter A flagship 1,500 homes scheme could have its affordable housing reduced “as an absolute last resort” as Guildford Borough Council has to make tough…

Suspicious Package Causes Railway Station Evacuation

By Martin Giles Guildford railway station was closed this afternoon after the discovery of a suspicious package. About 200 frustrated passengers remained calm while they waited outside the entrance and…

Building Green and Blue Spaces

With house building a priority for the new UK Government, researchers at the University of Surrey are urging city planners not to forget to build “greening areas” such as parks…

Festive Writers’ Showcase

Poets and writers from Guildford and beyond will take part in the Festive Writers’ Showcase, at Zero Carbon Guildford. The free, spoken-word event on Saturday, December 7 will celebrate the…

Parents Asked for Their Views on School Holiday Changes

By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter Families in Surrey could see a shake up of the school holidays as possible changes to the summer break and autumn half term are…