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Dragon Interview: Council Leaders on Receiving Afghan Refugees and More

By Martin Giles What are Guildford and Waverley Borough Councils doing to prepare for the perception of Afghan refugees? This is the main question posed to the leaders of Guildford…

Victim Named as ‘Large-scale’ Murder Investigation Continues – Police Appeal for Witnesses

The victim in the ongoing “large-scale” murder investigation has been formally identified as Helen Anderson. 41, from Finsbury Park, London. She has been described by her family as a “dear…

Letter: Is a Music Festival Wise?

From: Anthony Mallard In response to: Whilst I am sure that there are people who will be pleased that the Legends music festival is to be held in Stoke Park…

Letter: Woking Is Ahead in Redevelopment and the Outlook for Guildford is Gloomy

From Bob Benjafield Sad to say, J Rendon (see comment on Debenhams Redevelopment Proposal Misses A Huge Opportunity) is right about Woking being ahead of Guildford when it comes to…

‘County Deal’ is Not About a Unitary Authority, Says Surrey Council Leader

By Julie Armstrong local democracy reporter Surrey has been put forward to pilot a “county deal” that would see its government structure completely change, but a council leader insists it’s…

Letter: We Have a Duty to Welcome Afghan Refugees, As We Did Those from Uganda

From: Peta Malthouse In response to: We Cannot Be Responsible for the Whole World, Charity Starts at Home I have read the somewhat intemperate words of Mr Paton with disbelief.…

Notice: Could You Volunteer In Phyllis Tuckwell’s Guildford Shops?

Local Hospice Care charity Phyllis Tuckwell is urgently in need of more volunteers to help at its Phoenix Court and Quarry Street shops in Guildford. These shops sell quality second-hand…

Dragon Interview: Louise Stead Gives Royal Surrey Update

By Martin Giles As Covid infection rates are once again increasing, there is a day to day average of 10 to 14 in-patients suffering from Covid currently at the Royal…

Opinion: We Must Grab the Opportunity to Redevelop Debenhams

From: John Rigg  Lead councillor Regeneration and Major Projects Debenhams is acknowledged as our most important town centre site both as a standalone site and within its prominent and historic…

Pirbright on Sea? – Go On Smile!

By Jan Todd Pirbright Village has set itself the challenge of transforming into the seaside for the Annual Village Fair on Saturday, September 4. Puzzled locals knew something was afoot…