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New Borough Flag For Guildford

Guildford borough now has an official flag. The design is a rectangular version of its coat of arms was added a yellow border and the three Cornish choughs of the…

Opinion: How Many Syrian Refugees Should Guildford Take?

By Martin Giles We all know that a week is a long time in politics: it is also a long time on the news front. Turning on my radio on…

Letter: Guildford Can Be Saved From Becoming Part of the London Conurbation

From Susan Parker Guildford Greenbelt Group Organiser I would like to clarify my remarks which, I feel, have been taken out of context by Gordon Bridger in his letter: ‘I…

Guildford Councillor Appears at the Old Bailey and Pleads Not Guilty

Guildford Borough Councillor Monika Juneja appeared at the Old Bailey this morning (December 5) to plead not guilty to each of the eight criminal charges she now faces in connection with…

Have Most Of Us Forgotten To Remember?

By Martin Giles Most of us in Guildford did not do anything to mark Remembrance Sunday yesterday (November 9). Despite increased attendance at all the ceremonies held throughout the borough,…

Review: The Small Hand – Susan Hill’s Aaargh Factor

By the Stage Dragon You probably know The Woman in Black, it’s been running in the West End for over 25 years, and is now a film starring Daniel Radcliffe.…

Bookfest: Plenty Of Chat And Coffee Draws Audience In

By Maria Rayner Middle-aged women in flowing scarves and swirly cardigans, eating cake and cackling at mildly risqué jokes: disciples of the country’s best known and loved romantic novelists gathered…

Opinion: What Has Clacton To Do With Guildford?

By Martin Giles So in Clacton, Essex, last week UKIP trounced the Conservatives. Does this have anything to do with us here in Guildford? I think it it is worth…

Sweet Dreams As Sofabed Heaven Opens In Guildford

By Maria Rayner When the owner of Sofabed Heaven chose Guildford as the newest location for his showroom, celebrity customers weren’t at the top of his list of reasons. The Guildford store’s…

Opinion: The Council’s Suspension Of Its Sponsorship Policy – The Case Against

By Mark Chapman Liberal Democrat borough councillor for Westborough On September 19th, to help finance National Armed Forces Day, the Leader and the Managing Director of Guildford Borough Council (GBC)…