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Letter: The Planned Railway Bridge to Replace Ash Level Crossing Is Necessary

From: John Rigg lead councillor for Regeneration and Major Projects and R4GV borough councillor for Holy Trinity In response to: Is This Rail Bridge Plan Leading to Even More Development…

‘Dangerous New Phase’ Says Professor as Further Sharp Rises in Covid Infections Seen

The number of new Covid-19 infections in Guildford Borough and across Surrey and the South East is continuing to accelerate, latest statistics show. The increase is being associated with a…

Technical Problem Reported at Thames Water Works

Thames Water says an undefined “technical problem” at the Ladymead (Slyfield) water treatment works has so far had no impact on water supplies in the GU1, GU2, GU4 and GU5…

Christmas Day Power Cut For Homes to the South East of Guildford

By Martin Giles A large area to the south-east of Guildford, including Shalford, Chilworth and Blackheath, suffered a power cut that commenced around 6.30pm on Christmas Day. It is unclear…

Letter: Thames Water Has an Extensive Cleaning Programme

From: Thames Water In response to: Just Who Is At Fault When a Fatberg Forms In Your Sewer? Thames Water has an extensive cleaning programme to ensure our sewers are…

Season’s Greetings to All Guildford Dragon Readers

ecard designed by Sean King…

Guildford Says Goodbye to Gordon Bridger, Who Made His Mark on Our Town

By Martin Giles Guildford said a fond farewell to Gordon Bridger, one of our senior and most active aldermen, at a funeral service in Holy Trinity Church yesterday (December 23).…

Local Reactions to News of Last-Minute Brexit Deal

The announcement of a Brexit deal this afternoon (December 24) is likely to bring sighs of relief in many parts of Guildford Borough, especially those who do business with EU…

After 127 Years, County Council Finally Moves Back Into Surrey

By Julie Armstrong local democracy reporter A 127-year chapter of Surrey County Council’s history ends this month with a move out of its Kingston base and back into Surrey. County…

Letter: Railway Noise Has Increased in St Catherine’s

From Ross Manson As the Network Rail works at St Catherine’s Tunnel near completion, it seems that one nuisance has been replaced by a new and ongoing nuisance. The works…