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Dragon Reporter Gets Update On M25/A3 Junction 10 Project

Guildford Dragon reporter Chris Dick was invited to a behind-the-scenes view of the recent M25 closure. This is his account… The second of five closures of the M25 over the…

Dragon Interview: Police & Crime Commissioner Lisa Townsend

The newly re-elected Police and Crime Commissioner Lisa Townsend gives her current priorities for her next four-year term in an interview with Martin Giles. She recalls the issues most raised…

Letter: Does ‘Lest We Forget’ Mean Nothing?

From: Gary Jones In response to: Driver Who Smashed Shalford War Memorial Pleads Guilty to Drugged Driving I walked past the Shalford War Memorial today (Friday, May 17 – ie…

Police Appeal for Witnesses to Compton Collision

Surrey Police are appealing for witnesses after a collision in Guildford on Saturday, May 4. Officers were called after reports of a collision between the drivers of a black Toyota…

What More Does the Solace Report Tell Us About the Housing Revenue Account Investigation?

Following the complex story of the Housing Revenue Account investigation is difficult especially as GBC has been so reticent. Recent publication of the Solace Housing Governance Review has provided more…

Guildford Has a New Mayor

Cllr Sallie Barker MBE is our new Mayor. She was elected at the traditional mayor-making ceremony that took place in the Guildhall on May 8. Said to have a passion…

Notice: Exhibition – Ripley – World Famous Cycling Mecca

An exhibition to enthuse all the cyclists out there who may be surprised to know that Ripley was once the most famous place on the planet for cycling. It traces…

‘Damning’ Report Debated at Council Meeting – CEO Calls for Councillors to Come Together

By Martin Giles “Shocking”, “astonishing” and “damning” were words used to describe the recently published Solace report on Guildford Borough Council when it was debated at the Corporate Governance and…

Surrey Children’s Services Improvement Recognised by Ofsted

During a recent focused visit of Surrey’s children’s services, Ofsted recognised the “comprehensive improvement programme”, noting that “progress for children is evident in the improved quality and timeliness of assessments,…

Independent Guildford Stationers Are ‘Top of the Shops’

By Ian Blyth A national competition to find the best window display has been won by Biddles, the stationery business, based on Ward Street in Guildford town centre. Formed in…