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Armed Robbery in Farncombe, Police Seek Witnesses

An armed robbery is reported to have taken place at the Co-op in Farncombe on Friday, January 7. Police were called to the shop around 9am. The victim, who worked…

Letter: While GBC Has to Close Toilets SCC Shrugs Off Multi-million Investment Loss

From: George Potter Lib Dem county councillor for Guildford East and borough councillor for Burpham Surrey County Council loses £49.5 million and doesn’t bat an eyelid, while Guildford borough is…

County Council Says No to Making 20mph the New 30 with Signage Only

By Julie Armstrong local democracy reporter A bid to make the default speed limit 20mph in all Surrey town centres and residential areas was thrown out by county councillors yesterday.…

Letter: Is Genesis Care the Right Kind of a New Beginning?

From: Robert Oulton former GP The proposed new Cancer Care centre to be commissioned by the RSCH has been, up until now, discussed mainly in terms of the planning application…

Notice: Watts Gallery Exhibit ‘Heartlands: Inspired by Our Landscape’

By Alice Fowler Guildford’s Janina Klein is one of eight talented local artists whose work, inspired by Surrey’s varied landscapes, is currently on show at Watts Gallery – Artists’ Village…

Letter: The Civil Service is Neither a Rolls Royce Nor a Trabant

From: David Roberts In response to: Guildford’s MP is in a No-win Situation But Can We Trust the Inquiry? Angela Richardson’s reticence may have more to do with her role…

Council Hosts Online Debate to ‘Shape Guildford’s Future’ – Tonight

Improving air quality, flooding control, responding to climate change and enhancing our beautiful public green spaces are some of the topics for GBC’s next online debate tonight (January 18) at…

Guildford’s Beacon Will Be Lit for Queen’s Jubilee

By Martin Giles Guildford along with towns and settlements across the UK and the Commonwealth will be lighting its beacon on The Mount as part of the Queen’s Jubilee celebrations…

Letter: The Council’s Failure to Build More Council Houses is a Tragedy

From: Philip Brooker former lead borough councillor for Housing and Homelessness I write in support of the sentiments outlined in Mr Smith’s letter The Liberal Democrats Have Failed Us On…

Letter: Proposed Debenhams Replacement Would Not Be an Improvement

From: Adam Aaronson In response to: Town Split Over St Mary’s Wharf As Historic England Accuses Developer of “Flawed” Conclusions I’m not a great fan of the existing Debenhams building,…