Guildford Drink Drivers Among 186 Arrests in Police Christmas Campaign

A total of 186 motorists were arrested in Surrey Police’s annual Christmas crackdown on drink and drug driving. They include Craig Deeprose, 34, of White Wood Vale, Frimley, found slumped…

May 7, 2021 / No Comment / Read More

The Dragon Says: The Votes Are In But Who Will Win?

Counting has now commenced (Friday morning) as tensions rise amid fevered speculation by Surrey voters about who will be their county councillors for the next four years. County results are…

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Letter: Dismissal of Parish Clerk Is a Disgrace

From: Alan Cheesman former chairman of Normandy Parish Council in response to: Normandy Parish Clerk Sacked After Critical Audit Report This is an absolute disgrace. Leslie gave 18 years of…

May 6, 2021 / 2 Comments / Read More

Normandy Parish Audit Reveals ‘Breakdown In Control’ by Former Council

By Hugh Coakley and Martin Giles Normandy Parish Council suffered “a breakdown in internal control and the standards expected”, says an audit report now published on the council’s website. The…

May 4, 2021 / 1 Comment / Read More

‘Elephant in the Zoom’, Stayaway Tories Gain in Hustings Debate

By Julie Armstrong local democracy reporter Images (other than of Prof Hadfield) taken from University of Surrey’s webcast Straw polls appear to show Guildford Conservatives have attracted more support by…

May 4, 2021 / 5 Comments / Read More

Dragon Interview: Guildford’s Returning Officer on the Election Process

By Martin Giles What happens to your ballot paper once you push it into the ballot box? It’s just counted right? Yes, but there’s more to it than that and…

May 4, 2021 / No Comment / Read More

Rain Forces Surrey 2nd XI Draw While City Win Again Away, in Derby Match

By Julian Cooper On Monday (April 26), the County Second XI championship match got underway at Guildford Cricket Club’s ground between Surrey and Yorkshire. Surrey won the toss and chose…

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Obituary: A Grateful Farewell to a Great Lady of Guildford

Auriol Earle, died on Friday, April 30, in the Guildford home where she had lived since 1961. Over those 60 years, Auriol channelled her considerable energy and creativity into Guildford…

May 3, 2021 / 4 Comments / Read More

GSC Intends to Conquer Al Fresco as Restrictions Ease

By Alice Fowler Outdoor theatre, one of the great pleasures of the English summer, is set to make a welcome return to Guildford. Guildford Shakespeare Company will stage Oliver Goldsmith’s…

May 2, 2021 / No Comment / Read More

Lido Ladies In the Pink Promoting Outdoor Swimming

By Martin Giles The Lido Ladies splashed into Guildford last week to promote outdoor swimming. On their own initiative, Nicola Foster and Jessica Walker are on tour, encouraging others to…

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