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Covid Update: Infections Rise Once Again Across the Borough and County

By Martin Giles Covid Infection rates are on the rise once again in the Borough of Guildford in line with every borough and district in Surrey and the rest of…

Walton Councillor Claims He Was Considered Too Old for Tory Selection

By Emily Coady Stemp local democracy reporter A Surrey Conservative councillor claims he’s been told he can’t stand in the May local elections because he’s “too old”. Councillors Alan Kopitko…

Letter: The Bike Project Remains in a Financially Parlous State

From: A J Ferenczy Bike Project director I am the Director of Bike Project Surrey. To put the record straight, whilst Council Leader Bigmore, as he asserts, said funding was…

Guildford Drug Dealer Jailed

A man who was running a drug line from his Guildford bedroom has been jailed for four years. Khalid Chowdhury, 22, of Worplesdon Road, Guildford, appeared at Guildford Crown Court…

The Bike Project’s Desperate Search for a New Home, Otherwise Closure Looms

By Cecilia Taylor The Surrey Bike Project is facing eviction. One supporter says: “Closing down the project is like snuffing out a candle of hope.” Its base at Guildford Borough…

Water Leaks Have Been Continuing for Years Complain Shalford Residents

By Cecilia Taylor Shalford resident Mike Jordan has taken to social media to vent his frustration about long-term water leaks flowing down East Shalford Lane. Having lived on the lane for…

Letter: How Much Earlier Than 1683 Might the Town Clock Mechanism Be?

From: John Redpath R4GV borough councillor for Holy Trinity In response to: The Guildhall Clock, A Close Look At Some Hidden And Rarely Seen Aspects Thank you Guildford Dragon NEWS…

Notice: Meet The UK’s Youngest Entrepreneurs As They Celebrate Easter

On Saturday. March 26 on Guildford High Street and on Saturday, April 2 in the Farnham Maltings, a collection of young Surrey entrepreneurs aged seven to seventeen will be launching…

Notice: Portraits Of The Past At Ripley Museum

A new exhibition – ‘Portraits of the Past’ – will run at Ripley Museum until June, showcasing some of their extensive photographic collection. For details, see poster below.…

Stoke Park Paddling Pool to Close for Resurfacing

The planned closure of Stoke Park paddling pool, including the boating lake and surrounding area, has commenced. The amenities will remain closed until the end of April. The £170,000 refurbishment…