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A Statue for Guildford – Why Not A Saxon Warrior?

From A Local Historian (Name and address supplied) There is currently a proposal to put a statue commemorating the Guildford Guy riots of the 1860s on the Woodbridge Road roundabout. …

Guildford Sports Relief Run

The Guildford Sports Relief Mile, organised by students at the University of Surrey and sponsored by Sainsbury’s, was one of hundreds taking place across the country today (Sunday, March 23).…

Radisson Edwardian Hotel, Alexandra Terrace

This week we tried Guildford’s newest and only four star hotel, The Radisson Edwardian at the top of the Upper High Street in Alexandra Terrace. The lobby is impressive but…

Taxi Fares to Rise But Guildford Public Housing Stock in Good Shape GBC Exec Reports

Rising cost of Diesel fuel has triggered the reintroduction of a fuel surcharge on taxi fares. It will be double that previously imposed and will cause fares to rise. Meanwhile…

Anna’s Gallery

These lovely photographs of local scenes were kindly submitted by Ann Saverimuttu, a local professional photographer. She can be contacted on 01483 571119.…

New ‘Guildford Vision Group’ Claim GBC ‘Masterplan’ Is Flawed

An audience of around 200 gathered at Millmead Baptist Church last night (March 21) to hear a panel of architects and planners criticise the council’s draft ‘Masterplan’, claiming that it…

Mayoral Appointment Thrown Into Uncertainty

The appointment of a new Mayor for Guildford has been thrown into uncertainty following a decision to stand down by the Mayor designate, Cllr John Garrett. Cllr Tony Rooth, Leader…

Olympic Flame Route Through Guildford is Revealed

The route that the Olympic Flame will take through Guildford has, this morning, been announced. Guildford Borough Council has revealed that the Olympic Torch Relay Convoy will arrive by the…

‘Bette and Joan’ – Yvonne Arnaud

By The Stage Dragon History and rumour tells us of the great filming rivalry between Bette Davies and Joan Crawford, perhaps partly fuelled by Bette Davies’ spurning of Joan Crawford’s…

Woman Dead After Onslow Street Explosion

Woman Dead After Onslow Street Explosion

The body of a woman was found last night in a property in Onslow Street following an explosion and fire. Surrey Police and Surrey Fire and Rescue were called to…