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Attempted Robbery in Ash

In an attempted robbery in Ash a man tried to grab a woman’s handbag. Detectives are appealing for witnesses. The incident happened when the 46-year-old victim was walking down an…

Fairlands Community Association Aggrieved By Council Threat to Prosecute

Fairlands Community Association is being threatened with prosecution and a potential fine of £2,500 for displaying a banner inviting residents to “write to fight” as part of the Local Plan…

The Way We Were… Cycling in the 1920s – Part 3

Our third look at 1920s cycling is on the subject of kit. What to wear and what to carry. You might be a little surprised. In this third article on…

Letter: Not To Proceed With Our Local Plan Is Not An Option

From Sue Sturgeon Managing Director, Guildford Borough Council Guildford Borough Council’s Local Plan Strategy and Sites – Issues and Options consultation finishes on 29 November. This is the first stage…

Oxfam Shop Appeals for Unwanted Items To Help Crisis Regions

by Maria Rayner Are you having a big sort out in preparation for Christmas and the influx of guests or presents?  Oxfam, 243-247 High Street, is appealing to Guildford residents…

Letter: Don’t Panic About Green Belt Proposals

From Gordon Bridger Hon Alderman The widespread concern  about dangers  of erosion of the green belt resulting from economic development expressed largely through government housing targets has not been helped…

Wodeland Surgery Responds to Criticism Provoked by Health Survey

Wodeland Avenue Surgery has this evening responded to a patient’s comment sent to The Guildford Dragon NEWS complaining she was told she would have to wait 11 days for an…

‘March on Millmead’ – Council Leader Makes a Statement

With news that several campaign groups, formed to resist proposals to consider building on green belt land, are planning to march on the Guildford Borough Council offices in Millmead this…

University Vet School Plan Gets The Go Ahead

Plans to create a world-leading centre for veterinary education and research at the University of Surrey have been given the green light by Guildford Borough Council. The new School of…

Letter: You Are Right, Brownfield Must Come First

From Susan Parker The “Brownfield Must Come First” opinion piece is a good article and well researched. Well done the Guildford Dragon NEWS. As Martin Giles says, it is important…