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Dragon Interview: GBC Backbencher Maddy Redpath

The Dragon is inviting a selection of backbench borough councillors from across the political spectrum for interview. We thought it would be a good idea to hear from some of…

Two Years On From Collapse, Still No Significant Progress On Weir Replacement

By Martin Giles Two years on from the dramatic and near-tragic collapse of the Tumbling Bay Weir at Millmead there is still no agreement between the Guildford Borough Council, the…

Coming Soon On BBC One – ‘Heaven Made’ Featuring Chilworth’s Benedictine Monks

Aspects of Benedictine monastic life at St Augustine’s Abbey, Chilworth, near Guildford, will feature in a BBC series this December (2021). The three-part series on BBC One, called ‘Heaven Made’,…

Guildford and Surrey Have High, Increasing Covid Infection Rates as New Variant Looms

By Martin Giles With news of yet another, more infectious Covid variant, “Omicron”, reaching the UK, the pandemic has returned to the national headlines. From today, mask-wearing in shops and…

Notice: Guildford u3a Offers Christmas Special Membership

Guildford u3a are planting a thought for those stuck for Christmas gift ideas for those older members of the family or friends. Why not present them with a membership subscription…

Letter: Why Are the Interests of Developers Being Given Priority?

From: Adam Aaronson In response to: East Horsley Road Closure During Christmas Trading ‘Beggars Belief’ This road closure and diversion will also adversely affect businesses in the Epsom Road, such…

Ash Vale Care Home Shortlisted for Possible Closure

By David Reading An Ash Vale residential care home for elderly people is one of eight homes being considered for closure by Surrey County Council. Abbeywood care home, operated by…

Notice: Mayor Of Guildford’s Christmas Concert

One of Guildford’s musical highlights during the festive season will be taking place once again on Sunday, December 12, when the Mayor of Guildford’s Christmas Concert returns to Holy Trinity…

Dapdune Wharf’s Bookshop Open For The Festive Season

The National Trust at Dapdune Wharf, Guildford, has opened its Christmas bookshop again for this year’s festive season. Now open on Saturdays and Sundays from 10am to 4.30pm, the shop…

Notice: Mayor To Switch On Christmas Lights For British Heart Foundation Fundraisers

The fundraisers of the Guildford & Godalming branch of the British Heart Foundation invite people to celebrate Christmas with Tony and Jackie Brown’s fantastic Christmas lights display. This year the…