Opinion: Local Authority Funding – A Perfect Storm Is Almost Upon Us

Bernard Quoroll is a former local authority CEO and was an independent person at GBC. In this article, he gives a well-informed insight into the grave and urgent situation that…

December 31, 2023 / No Comment / Read More

Letter: And Season’s Greetings to the Guildford Dragon News Team

From: Brian Holt In response to: Season’s Greetings to All Dragon NEWS Readers! I wish the editor and all his voluntary reporters, who put in many hours over the year…

December 30, 2023 / 2 Comments / Read More

Letter: Financial Risks Associated with Guilfest’s Return Should Be Examined

From: Martin Elliott In response to: Music Festival GuilFest Returns to Stoke Park Next June While the return of the event itself might be welcome, the organisation should be carefully…

December 30, 2023 / No Comment / Read More

SEND School Expansion in Farnham

By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter The expansion of a school for children with special educational needs can go ahead after an agreement was reached to monitor noise levels from…

December 30, 2023 / No Comment / Read More

Alarms – Check Them Weekly Says Fire Service

Surrey Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) is urging people to prioritise home fire safety in 2024 by taking part in its #FireSafeResolution. This new year initiative urges people to make a New…

December 30, 2023 / 1 Comment / Read More

Drivers Warned of Upcoming Overnight Closures on M3

Drivers are being advised to plan ahead and leave extra time during their journey as new closures are planned from Wednesday (January 3) on the M3 London-bound between junctions 4…

December 30, 2023 / No Comment / Read More

E-fit Released Following Burglary at Cranleigh Pub

Surrey Police have released an e-fit of a man they would like to speak to in connection a burglary at The Three Compasses public house, Cranleigh, on Wednesday, October 4.…

December 27, 2023 / No Comment / Read More

No Christmas Cheer for City

Abbey Rangers (0) 1, Guildford City (0) 0 By Barry Underwood It wasn’t a crowd pleaser by any means but promotion chasing Abbey came through to win a tight encounter…

December 26, 2023 / No Comment / Read More

Water Supplies Fail Again! This Time Over Christmas

Water supplies have again failed in the Guildford and Waverley area. Homes in the villages of Bramley, Chilworth, Shalford and Wonersh have been affected but are reported now to be…

December 26, 2023 / 1 Comment / Read More