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Press Regulator Condemns Behaviour of News Group Newspapers

Impress, the press regulator for The Guildford Dragon NEWS and over 200 other news publications, has criticised the behaviour of The Sun and the now-defunct News of the World. The…

MP Says Raw Sewage Flooding Gardens Is ‘Absolutely Disgusting’ – ‘Thames Water Must Stop It’

By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter Raw sewage flooded a village and now the area’s MP is calling on Thames Water to sort the “unacceptable” problem once and for all.…

Opinion: We Should Restore Clandon House

How Clandon House should be repaired following the devasting fire that occurred a decade ago has divided opinion. Should it be restored to look, as far as possible, as it…

Letter: Report on Councils’ Collaboration Benefits Has Been Over-hyped

From Guildford Labour In response to: Reported Council Collaboration Savings Contested By Opposition Councillors The headlines do not match the findings which say that: “Ultimately, it is impossible to state…

Council Tenants Unhappy with the Way GBC Handles Their Complaints

By Emily Dalton local democracy reporter Guildford council tenants are not happy with the way the council deals with complaints. People living in social housing have said they want the…

Declaration Marks 750th Anniversary of a ‘Dark Day in Guildford’s History’

By Martin Giles Jews were expelled from Guildford 750 years ago and a ceremony to mark the anniversary and commit to freedom of religion and belief with the signing of…

Letter: For Democracy to Work We Need to Engage

From Jim Allen In response to: Local Government Reorganisation Is Good News Democracy is a system of government that empowers individuals to participate in the decision-making processes. However, when people…

Reported Council Collaboration Savings Contested By Opposition Councillors

By Martin Giles Guildford & Waverley Councils say that a report written by Local Partnerships, a consultancy that is part-owned by the Local Government Association (LGA), shows the Guildford and…

Suspect Arrested Following Collision with Pedestrian in Guildford

Police officers were called to Walnut Tree Close in Guildford at around 6.30pm on Friday (January 17) following a collision between a pedestrian and the driver near the Riverside Business…

Witness Appeal Following Serious Collision

Surrey Police are appealing for witnesses following a serious collision near Effingham at around 1.30pm yesterday (January 19). Officers were called to Ranmore Common Road following reports of a collision…