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Creepy Crawlies In White Lion Walk

You can forget ghosties and ghoulies – there will be something much more frightening in Guildford this Halloween! A tarantula, python and bearded dragon along with other ‘creepy crawlies’ will be…

Letter: Can You Help Name Those In The Holy Trinity School Photos?

From Julian Lyon Interesting piece on Holy Trinity School. The photo of the 1960’s was my year group and again shown in the 1970’s (must have been academic year 1971-2). …

Letter: Guildford Has Too Much Through Traffic

From Bernard Parke Hon Alderman The time is 09.30 hours on a typical day on the Farnham Road ( A31). Most of this traffic is not that of workers or…

Honorary Freeman and Aldermen Remain Part Of The Judicial Service Procession

Judges followed councillors in procession along the High Street yesterday (October 12) making their way to Holy Trinity Church for the Judicial Service. Tradition has it that there is a…

Letter: New Park & Ride – We Need to Think Of The Impact On Other Roads Too

From Cllr Adrian Chandler (Con, Onslow) I felt that the meeting held in the Park Barn Centre on 4th October was excellent. It  allowed the residents to air many deep…

Yvonne Arnaud Theatre Is Given Grade II Listing

Whether you like or loath modern architecture, Guildford’s Yvonne Arnaud Theatre has been deemed worthy enough to be given grade II listed status. Culture minister Ed Vaizey, who has responsibility…

New Council Leader Sets Out His Way Forward

Following his formal election this evening (October 11) as Council Leader for Guildford Borough Council, Stephen Mansbridge spoke exclusively to the Guildford Dragon NEWS to describe his programme and plans…

Borough Council Leader Formally Elected and New Executive Announced

Stephen Mansbridge (Con, Ash South & Tongham) was formally elected, unopposed, this evening (October 11) to be the new Council Leader of Guildford Borough Council. The election was a formality…

The Eagle Eye: Civic Pride

The Guildford Dragon NEWS is delighted to introduce a new monthly columnist, Mary Ellen Foley, who is going to look all things local through her American (Eagle) eye. You might…

Pews Wine Bar Assault – Attacked Doorman Tells His Story

Chris Smith is a young man who, when you meet him, immediately impresses you with his friendly, direct manner. He comes across as thoughtful, well mannered, honest and brave. But…