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‘Nobody Can Be Uncheered With A Balloon’

By Martin Giles Balloon sellers add a pleasant splash of colour to any street scene and Guildford is no exception. The balloon seller in the photo, who was seen at…

Waitrose Plan Opinion – What about the Kids and the Seniors?

By Ollie Clokie, Chairman of G4 Residents Association Two years ago Guildford had a day centre for old people – somewhere they could pop into and have a cup of…

Conflict of GBC Interests Means No Traffic Plan For Guildford

From Julian Lyon The travesty of the conflicting interests of the Borough Council when it comes to deciding how much of the gross capital receipts should be commuted for s106…

Guildford Waitrose Exhibition Attracts Large Numbers

The Guildford Waitrose exhibition, at the Guildhall, attracted more than 1,000 visitors by 1pm today (April 21) when it closed. Visitors were able to view the exhibition, talk directly to…

Town Outskirts Still The Best Place For Supermarkets

From Bernard Parke, Hon Alderman It cannot be denied that a new Waitrose store would be welcomed in Guildford. However, the question must be asked, even after tinkering with the…

Michael More-Molyneux Denies Story That He Is To Retire Now

Michael More-Molyneux, owner of Loseley Park, has categorically denied a story in today’s Surrey Advertiser that he is retiring now. In a statement issued by Loseley Park this afternoon (April…

New Site To Be Sought For Controversial Bonfire Sculpture

The recent decision to refuse permission for a controversial statue, commemorating the 19th century Guildford’s Guy riots, might not, after all, be the end of the matter. It is understood…

Will Elvis Fit?

“Elvis is in the building!” is an old joke. But there might be a question mark about the Elvis that is due to appear at the Mandolay Hotel tomorrow night…

South Guildford Residents Up In Arms Over Planning Applications

Two planning applications in south Guildford have got neighbours up in arms. One is in Fort Road, just south of the town centre, the second in Guildown Road, St Catherine’s,…

Guildford House Sales

This month’s Guildford house sale records. This report should be regarded as a sample rather than an exhaustive list. Other areas have yet to be included. 19 sales are recorded…