Man Arrested on Suspicion of Catalytic Converter Thefts

A man has been arrested in Frimley on suspicion of stealing catalytic converters, a type of theft now becoming more widely reported across Surrey. Just after 1:30pm on Wednesday (March…

March 16, 2021 / 2 Comments / Read More

Letter: Caroline Reeves Did Not Do a Good Job on the Local Plan

From: Ben Paton In response to: I Am Relieved That Cllr Reeves Is Leaving I agree with Mr Roberts’ sentiments on the performance of Caroline Reeves over her years as a…

March 15, 2021 / No Comment / Read More

Julia McShane New Lib Dem Group Leader on Borough Council

Guildford-born Julia McShane is the new Lib Dem group leader on the borough council, replacing Caroline Reeves who has retired after many years of public service. Cllr George Potter (Burpham)…

March 14, 2021 / No Comment / Read More

Letter: I Will Miss the Balance Provided by Cllr Reeves

From: Paul Spooner Former GBC leader and Conservative borough councillor for Ash South & Tongham In response to: I Am Relieved That Cllr Reeves Is Leaving Whilst David Roberts is…

March 14, 2021 / 4 Comments / Read More

Berkeley Homes Demand 110 Extra ‘Enabling’ Houses in Effingham

By Chris Dick On March 1, The Dragon published a letter from Ms Heléna Lawrence, founder of the Say No to Berkeley Homes Campaign, opposing the building of 110 extra…

March 13, 2021 / 10 Comments / Read More

FA Vase Third-Round Tie Set For Single Game Season

By Julian Cooper The long-delayed third-round fixture in this year’s FA Vase competition between Guildford City and Walton & Hersham is on for Saturday, April 10 at Guildford Spectrum. The…

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Letter: I Am Relieved That Cllr Reeves Is Leaving

From: David Roberts In response to: Dragon Interview – Caroline Reeves Departing Lib Dem Councillor I’m prepared to believe the positive comments from readers about Cllr Caroline Reeves’ qualities but,…

March 13, 2021 / 1 Comment / Read More

XX Notes: The Long Journey Inward

Maria Rayner‘s fortnightly, observational column from a woman’s perspective… Sunday night tantrums, last-minute homework and checking the pencil-case for pens, pencils, rulers and cute, smelly rubbers. (Or is that last…

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Nine Months for Secretly Filming Women and Girls in Guildford Toilets

A man who covertly filmed women and girls, one aged 11, by inserting a camera phone under toilet doors and walls in Guildford has been jailed for nine months at…

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For £25, How Luxury Liner Queen Mary Was Transformed Into Giant Wartime Troopship

A £25 find at a car boot sale 25 years ago revealed how the legendary luxury cruise-liner RMS Queen Mary was converted into a giant wartime troopship. The documents are…

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