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National Highways Calls in Sniffer Dogs to Junction 10

In an effort to tackle invasive Japanese knotweed on their M25 junction 10 upgrade, National Highways has enlisted the help of some four-legged friends. Known for its aggressive growth and…

Fenwick Reported to Have Pulled Out of Negotiation to Take Over House of Fraser Store

By Martin Giles Rumours that Fenwick has pulled out of its negotiation to take up tenancy of the closed House of Fraser department store in Guildford High Street appear to…

11 Skeletons Found at Guildford’s Oldest Church

By Mary Alexander formerly of Guildford Museum Eleven skeletons were discovered in the excavations at St. Mary’s Church in Quarry Street in 2019 and 2020, an audience of local history…

Guildford’s Water ‘Island’ To Be Linked Up – CEO ‘Acutely Aware’ of Disruption Caused

By Martin Giles Guildford’s “island” water Supply Zone is to be linked up to make it more resilient and reduce the risk of interruptions to water supply experienced locally in…

Police Ask Who Owns This Jewellery?

Police Ask Who Owns This Jewellery?

Surrey Police are appealing for the public’s help to find the owners of wedding rings recovered along with other items of jewellery as part of an ongoing burglary investigation. A…

£82 million of HS2 Money to Help Improve Surrey’s Road Surfaces

By Martin Giles £8.3 billion, redirected from HS2 funding, is to be used to make driving smoother and safer for road users across Surrey and the rest of the country’s…

New Transport Hub in Puttenham

By Emily Coady-Stemp local democracy reporter Funding for a new community transport hub and to resurface an area described as a “mud fest” in winter will be a “game changer”…

Opinion: Working for Politicians Is Not Always Fun

By Bernard Quoroll A reader has suggested that a problem with local authority and civil service culture is that there is a reluctance to accept inward recruitment at executive level.…

Letter: Pharmacy Closure is the Result of Deep Seated Problems

From: Tom Wolfenden In response to: Boots MD Rejects MP’s Plea to Reconsider Merrow Closure – Urgent Meeting Now Requested Whilst I wish our MP luck in her discussions with…

Highways Repair Bulletin November 20

This week there will be road or lane closures in: Albury, East Horsley,  Gomshall, Guildford (Benbrick Road, Elles Avenue, Elmside), Peaslake and Shere. Traffic light signals or stop/go signs will…