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Family Concerned for Welfare of Missing Godalming Woman
Surrey Police are appealing for the public’s help in finding missing woman Charlotte Denyer, 34, from Godalming. She hasn’t been seen for several days and her family are growing increasingly…
XX Notes: Building Advice (By Royal Appointment)
Maria Rayner‘s observational column from a woman’s perspective… A couple of weeks ago, I met the Princess Royal on a loosely kept secret visit to the sailing club, which is…
Protest At Historic Ash Site Forces Planning Deferral
By David Reading Campaigners turned out in force on Tuesday (May 18) to oppose plans to build 73 homes near Ash Manor, the ancient moated manor house in Ash Green.…
Council’s First Post-Lockdown Face-to-Face Meeting Greets New Mayor Moseley
By Martin Giles Guildford’s first post-lockdown borough council meeting was held on Wednesday in the Baptist Centre, which allowed more social distancing than in the GBC chamber, after the government…
Six of the UK’s Most Prosperous Council Areas Are in Surrey
By Julie Armstrong local democracy reporter Living in Surrey has top fringe benefits. Six of the UK’s 10 most prosperous council areas are in the county, a think-tank has found.…
Museum Reopens With Portraits by Guildford’s Own Royal Artist John Russell
Guildford museum reopens next week with an exhibition dedicated to the stunning work of local resident and Royal Academician John Russell (1745-1806). The “John Russell, A Georgian Portrait Painter at…
Persistent Class A Drug-Dealer, Aged 17, Finally Gets Two-Year Detention
A 17-year-old boy from Woking was sentenced to 24 months in a detention and training centre by Guildford magistrates last week after admitting repeatedly supplying class A drugs. He had…
Dragon Interview: Paul Follows, Leader of Waverley Borough Council
Paul Follows, the new Lib Dem leader of Waverley Borough Council, recently wrote to The Dragon cautioning against Guildford Borough Council too eagerly seeking a review of the Local Plan.…
Letter: Grazing Cattle in Riverside Walk Clashes With Official SANG Guidelines
From: Frank Phillipson In response to: What’s More Important to Our Council, Cash for Cattle, or Caring for Disabled? Having tried to negotiate these double-gate nightmares myself on a borrowed…
Letter: If Only Councillors Had Listened to What the People Said
From: Peter Shaw In response to: Borough Council Starts Crucial Review of Guildford’s Local Plan I’m glad the decision on reviewing the Local Plan is finally getting the attention it…
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