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National Trust Refuses to Answer Questions on Tumbling Bay Weir Repair

By Martin Giles The National Trust has refused to answer questions about the long-delayed repair of the Tumbling Bay Weir in Millmead, behind the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre. The weir collapsed…

Stage Dragon Review: Billionaire Boy – Yvonne Arnaud Theatre

By Ferenc Hepp Joe Spud is 12 years old. He has all the money and possessions he could ever want but no true friends. Who wants to be friends with…

Anger Over Christmas Lights Event Decision – For Reasons of Crowd Safety, Says GBC

By Martin Giles An online row has broken out over Guildford Borough Council’s decision not to hold a Christmas Lights switch-on event in Guildford High Street this year. The Covid…

Letter: Be Sure to See the North Street Development Exhibition and Have Your Say

From: Tony Rooth R4GV borough councillor for Pilgrims I would encourage all Guildford residents, visitors,  their family and friends to visit the drop-in exhibition tomorrow Saturday, 6 between 10am and…

Sexual Assault in Guildford – Police Appeal for Witnesses

A woman was sexually assaulted in Guildford on Sunday (July 31). The woman was walking along York Road at around 12.40am when she noticed a man walking in the same…

Guildford and Waverley Councils Agree Next Partnership Step But Opposition Parties Sound Warnings

By Martin Giles A decision to recruit a senior team of directors and chief executive to be shared between Guildford and Waverley Borough Councils will save £430,000 per year compared…

Dragon Interview: Peter Gordon – Oh No It Isn’t… Oh Yes It Is!

Peter Gordon is probably the best-known voice in Guildford local broadcasting but he is also well known for his regular pantomime appearances at the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre. This year’s pantomime,…

Surely, After Three Years, the Authorities Should Have Agreed Their Weir Responsibilities

From: Martin Elliott In response to: Council Reacts: ‘We Are Working Together to Ensure the Future of the Tumbling Bay Weir’ I still don’t understand why, after three years, the…

Councillor Asks Residents to ‘Show Your Love for Our Parks’

This week is Keep Britain Tidy, Love Parks week (July 29 – August 5) and to celebrate it the borough council wants to encourage residents and visitors to enjoy and…

David Bowie’s ‘Coolest Mugshot in History’ Sold at Local Auction

By Emily Inge An original police mugshot of David Bowie was one of the highlights of Ewbank’s recent entertainment auction, held just outside Guildford on July 15. The photo was taken…