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Surrey Police Says Protect Your Loved Ones from the New Tactics of Courier Fraudsters

Surrey Police are urging carers, family and friends of vulnerable people to be on their guard to help prevent their loved ones being exploited by fraudsters after a 37%  increase…

The Dragon Says: The Strange Case of the Disappearing Councillors

What are we all to make of the situation at Ash Parish Council? It seems bizarre. Why is the council chairman Nigel Manning so determined to keep his two absent…

You Can Enjoy a Big Jubilee Lunch at Guildford Library

With just three weeks to go until the Platinum Jubilee weekend, many neighbourhoods and communities have been getting busy organising Big Lunch celebrations in their roads, neighbourhoods, parks and local…

Letter: The Housing Target, Decided on Duff Stats, Is the Elephant in the Room

From: Ben Paton former Conservative and GGG candidate on borough elections In response to: Government’s New Approach to Planning Receives Sceptical Response The elephant in the room is the Housing…

Updated: Teenager Dies Following Single Vehicle Collision in Effingham

A 17-year-old boy was declared dead at the scene of a road accident in Effingham late in the evening of Friday (May 13). His next of kin have been made…

Queen’s Baton Relay to Pass Through Guildford in July

The Queen’s Baton Relay, part of the build-up to “Birmingham 2022”, the 16th Commonwealth Games, will visit Guildford during its final journey through England this summer. The relay is set…

Letter: Planning Delays Affect GBC’s Reputation

From: Christian Holliday former Conservative borough councillor In response to: GBC Councillor Says Sorry For Planning Delays This is a grim state of affairs. I’ve worked in planning for nearly…

Letter: Radical Planning Changes Are a Pipe Dream But Effective Changes Could Be Made

From: David Roberts In response to: A Good Walk Spoiled – The Gulf Between Proficient Planning and What We Have I read Martin Giles’ “ten-point plan to improve planning control…

Notice: Vivace Chorus Launches Jubilee Celebrations With Majestic Concert

Guildford-based Vivace Chorus is celebrating being able to sing again, after more than 18 months when choral singing was not allowed because of the pandemic. The choir, which has nearly…

Letter: How Can This Inconsistent Pattern of Voting be Understood?

From: John Ferns I write as a proud member of the “Ash Rabble”. In his opinion piece, Who Cares What Guildford Borough Residents Want?  Martin Giles says: “It is certainly…