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BEM for Community Support Work by Parish Volunteer

By Martin Giles Alexandra Sanderson thought it was a spoof when she opened a letter in November informing her she had been shortlisted to receive the British Empire Medal for…

Local Author and Book Festival Patron Awarded a MBE

By Martin Giles Bestselling author and Guildford resident Adele Parks has been awarded a MBE in the New Year Honours for services to literature. Ms Parks is also a patron…

Letter: We Have Objected to ‘St Mary’s Wharf’ Development Proposal

From: John Harrison Member of the GRA Coordination Group See related articles here. Guildford Residents Association (GRA) has submitted its formal objection to the Debenham’s or “St Mary’s Wharf” redevelopment.…

Shalford War Memorial Destroyed in Collision, Man in Custody

By Cecilia Taylor A 100-year-old war memorial was destroyed on New Year’s Eve, (December 31) when a car left the road in Shalford. The memorial cross was adjacent to St…

Infection Rates Show Christmas Dip But South East Hospital Admissions Up

By Martin Giles Covid infections in Guildford borough dipped significantly in the week ending Monday, December 27. The latest Surrey County Council summary report shows that there were 24 per…

Letter: There Is A New Through Guildford Bus Route – Just Started

From: Jenny Grove In response to: Let’s Use Our Wealth of Brainpower to Fix Our Transport Problem May I remind people that since the demise of Routes 36 and 37,…

Letter: Transport Problems? Perhaps We Can Learn From Russia

From: Jane Hepburn In response to: Let’s Use Our Wealth of Brainpower to Fix Our Transport Problem We lived in the former Soviet Union for several years. They have fleets…

Covid Infection Levels Highest Yet

The steep rise of Covid infections continues both in Guildford and Surrey. Guildford saw a 28% rise from 1,540 to 2,142 but in Surrey the new record total of 18,570,…

Two of Guildford’s Historic Buildings to Get Some TLC

Two of Guildford’s most valuable heritage assets are to have important repair work carried out to safeguard their future. The work is to commence on the Guildhall and Guildford House…

Letter: Let’s Use Our Wealth of Brainpower to Fix Our Transport Problem

From: Julian Lyon In response to: Guildford Will Never Achieve ‘Modal Shift’ As a reluctant disciple, I understand a lot of what David Roberts has said. His last sentence is…