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October is Special for Book Lovers in Guildford

By Alice Fowler For book-lovers in Guildford, there’s something special about October. What other month of the year can you find international best-selling author Alexander McCall Smith chatting at the…

Gloomy Outlook for Surrey Police Staffing

By Emily Dalton local democracy reporter Staffing cuts at Surrey Police could be in the pipeline as the force attempts to fill a potential £23.4 million financial hole. Surrey Police…

Letter: Just Saying ‘Make It So’ Is Not Good Enough

From Jim Allen In response to: GBC Asks Housing Minister to Reconsider Guildford’s Housing Target I have often been accused of having my head in the sewers but adequate sewage…

GBC Asks Housing Minister to Reconsider Guildford’s Housing Target

By Martin Giles Guildford Borough Council has submitted its response to the Government’s consultation on proposed changes to the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF). At present, Guildford’s Local Plan housing…

Child Murder Trial to Commence

The trial of those accused of the murder of ten-year-old Sara Sharif in Horsell, Woking last year is expected to commence at the Old Bailey in London on October 7.…

Increase to Bus Stop Suspension Charges

By Emily Dalton local democracy reporter Charges for suspending bus stops will increase from October onwards to encourage shorter interruptions and reduce the inconvenience to passengers. It is hoped that…

Dame Patricia Wishes Theatre ‘Good Luck’

Dame Patricia Routledge has wished the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre good luck for its refurbishment project Play Your Part. She visited the theatre last week and was filmed being shown around…

Alexander Dennis Lives On – But Not Quite in Guildford

By Andy Goundry It was a sad day for Guildford and many residents of the area when the Alexander Dennis bus factory at Slyfield produced its last bus chassis in…

Hundreds Take Part in Guildford’s Kidical Ride As Part Of Cleaner Air Day

Children and parents took to the streets on their bikes to celebrate Guildford’s Cleaner Air Day on Sunday (September 29). The mass ride was one of hundreds taking place in…

Dragon Interview: James Walsh, Labour Leader at GBC

This is the third in a series of interviews with, it is hoped, all the party leaders at Guildford Borough Council. In this interview the man questioned is the Labour…