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A Brief List of What You Can and Can’t Do in Lockdown 2

By Julie Armstrong local democracy reporter Lockdown 2 might not feel quite as restrictive as the first, with schools, children’s outdoor play areas and click-and-collect services all remaining open. Even…

‘Pevsner’ Editor Visits Chilworth’s Benedictine St Augustine’s Abbey

The eight Benedictine monks of Chilworth’s St Augustine’s Abbey welcomed a distinguished visitor this week, Charles O’Brien FSA, editor of the world-famous Pevsner Architectural Guides, who was revising and updating…

You Can Watch Guildford’s Service Of Remembrance Live On Facebook

The borough council’s service of Remembrance, at 11am this Sunday, will be broadcast live on the GBC Facebook page, allowing all to honour the fallen and those who served our…

Dragon Interview: Col Patrick Crowley, On His Book ‘Infantry Diehards’

A new book, Infantry Die Hards: Anatomy of a Regiment tells readers about the British Army’s infantry, perhaps the least glamorous arm, but as Field Marshal Montgomery said: “Without them,…

Schwesterlich News: Tidings from Freiburg

This is the first of what we hope will be a regular exchange of news to and from our twin town of Freiburg in south-west Germany. They are open letters…

Please Stick to the Rules So We Can Save Lives and Our NHS, Says Council Leader

Guildford Borough Council leader Joss Bigmore has issued the following appeal to all residents, urging cooperation with the latest lockdown restrictions. “From tomorrow we enter a second lockdown alongside the…

Will We, Won’t We, Surrey Uni Students Worry About Being Home For Christmas

By Daniel Bushell The timing of the second lockdown has left students at the University of Surrey wondering if going home for Christmas will be allowed despite the Prime Minister…

Letter: Please Support NSPCC’s Partnership With Santa

From: Kate Hershkowitz NSPCC Supporter Fundraising Manager for the South East This year has been difficult for Santa and the Elves. Social distancing in the workshop has meant production has…

Letter: Thanks to the Youngsters of Today, But Us Oldies Had to Endure Our Problems Too

From: Charles King In response to: Word On The Street: Anger, Frustration and Uncertainty is the Reaction To Lockdown I am 90 at the end of the month and I…

Gritters On the Roads for the First Time This Winter

With temperatures due to plummet, the county council’s fleet of gritting lorries are set to head out on Surrey’s roads tonight (November 3) for the first time since last winter.…