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University Adds Covid Test Centre For Staff And Students Plus ‘Walk-in’ One For Residents

The University of Surrey is expanding Covid-19 testing to support students, staff and the local community. This week, fast-turnaround tests are on offer for students and staff, prioritising anyone with…

Letter: Guildford Angels Have saved Thousands of Young People

From: David Munro police and crime commissioner for Surrey Fantastic to hear of Chris Britton’s award of the BEM. It’s for him personally of course, in recognition of his inspiring…

Letter: Why the Former Council Avoided Sustainability in the Local Plan

From: James Wild I fully agree with Ben Paton’s letter, Local Plan Failed to Address ‘Sustainability’ in the Green Belt Developments. Sustainability was not an afterthought but ignored by Cllr…

Prize Motorbike Swapped For Cash To Help Fund-Strapped Children’s Hospice

Tadworth motorsport fan John Mitchell won his dream £3,000 KTM SX 250 motorbike in online prize draw Giveaway Life this month. But now he’s swapped it for cash so he…

Safety Repairs Slammed After Two More Hangings At Mental Health Unit

By Julie Armstrong local democracy reporter The mental health unit co-located with St Peter’s Hospital, Chertsey, is making urgent safety improvements six months after two male patients hanged themselves in…

Letter: The Positive Impact of Street Angels Is Two-fold

From: Su Johnston In response to: Guildford’s Street Angels Leader Chris Britton Awarded BEM I joined the Street Angels a year ago because I valued what they do: keep the…

Another Rise in Covid-19 Figures in Guildford and County But Still Low Nationally

By Martin Giles Despite a continuing sharp rise of Covid-19 infections in Guildford borough and the county, virus-related hospital admissions and deaths in Surrey remain at low levels relative to…

Elmbridge Council Reacts to Covid Tier 2 Status

By Julie Armstrong local democracy reporter Elmbridge’s council leader has warned residents to be prepared: higher Covid-19 restrictions could be long-term. It was announced on Thursday (Oct 15) that the…

Woman Driver in Guildford Crash Last Month Dies in Hospital

Police are still seeking witnesses to single-car collision in Guildford on Wednesday, September 30, that has resulted in the death of the woman driver last week. Her family is being…

Guildford’s Street Angels Leader Chris Britton Awarded BEM

Guildford Street Angels leader Chris Britton has been awarded the British Empire Medal (BEM) in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list. The award for Mr Britton, chair of Guildford Town Centre…