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Inquest Hears Last Words of Teen Who Jumped to His Death

By Julie Armstrong local democracy reporter “Tell [her] I love her” were the last words of a teenager who jumped to his death after being mistakenly released from a mental…

Guildford Council Approves Further Investment in Rural Broadband

By Emily Coady-Stemp local democracy reporter Households in some Surrey villages could see their broadband speeds improve after a budget of £60,000 was approved for a not-for-profit social enterprise. Guildford…

Opinion: The Annual Parish Meeting is Not a Political Platform

By Julie Iles Former Conservative county councillor for The Horsleys Our East Horsley Parish Council meeting was billed as an opportunity for residents to hear updates on the work of…

Guildford’s Beacon Lit to Form Part of a Global Chain of Jubilee Celebration

By Martin Giles Guildford’s Beacon was lit last night as part of a national and international chain of beacons to signal and celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. As the sun…

After Just Five Days, Guildford Paddling Pool Closes Again

By Emily Coady-Stemp local democracy reporter A paddling pool has closed just days after reopening because parents have complained parts of it are too slippery. The Stoke Park paddling pool…

Letter: Junction 10 Project – It Will Just Make It Quicker to Join the M25 Car Park

From: Bibhas Neogi In response to a comment  from Peter Mills on: Delays to M25 Junction 10 Scheme Cause Costs to Jump 25% Peter Mills says about the recently approved…

Help Us Record Guildford’s Jubilee Celebrations

Help The Dragon record the Platinum Jubilee in Guildford by sending in pictures of your street party or event (about three images per submission, please). Include captions saying where the…

Castle Bowls Club Flies a Jubilee Union Flag

By Martin Giles As a new Jubilee Union Flag stretched out in the breeze, bowlers at the Castle Green Club were taking advantage of the sunshine on Friday (May 27)…

Letter: Tourist Office Future Should Be Based On Facts Not Opinions

From: Gavin Morgan founder of the Guildford History Forum In response to: Borough Council Favours Moving Guildford’s Tourist Information Online The article on the future of the TIC (Tourist Information…

Making a Splash, Stoke Park Paddling Pool Re-opens

The paddling pool in Stoke Park gardens has been re-opened. GBC made the announcement this week following essential resurfacing of the pool during the closed months to be ready for…