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Letter: Something Deeply Wrong When Minimum Wage Earners Line Multi-millionaires’ Pockets

From George Potter Lib Dem borough councillor for Burpham In response to comment on: Guildford’s Rental Sector Booms as Lockdown Eases I think Jules Cranwell will find that it is…

Town Centre Car Parks To Remain Free In June

All council-owned car parks in Guildford town centre are to remain free of charge throughout June as some shops and businesses start to re-open in line with new government guidance.…

Assault on Train – Do You Know These Teenagers?

British Transport Police have today released CCTV images of two teenagers following a report of an assault on a train between London Road station in Guildford and Bookham. The incident…

Inadequate Firefighting Capacity Claimed As Thursley Wildfire Brought Under Control

By Martin Giles The wildfire at Thursley Common has been brought under control by firefighters as they spend the fourth day of the incident patrolling the site. Fire appliances and…

Surrey Police Reports ‘Operation Close Pass’ An Educational Success

Surrey Police Reports ‘Operation Close Pass’ An Educational Success

Surrey Police spoke to 44 cyclists and 23 motorists over the recent weekend as part of “Operation Close Pass” to educate those stopped about potential hazards. The aim of the…

Letter: Why Did Guildford’s MP Fail to Protect UK Farmers?

From Brian Creese Chairman of the Guildford Labour Party The 2020 Agriculture Bill, currently going through parliament, provides the legislative framework for replacement agricultural support schemes and provides a range…

Guildford Shakespeare Announces New Well-being Programme

By Alice Fowler The Guildford Shakespeare Company has launched a new well-being programme, Everyday Miracles, to reduce social isolation during lockdown. The new six-week course of online content is intended…

Guildford’s Rental Sector Booms as Lockdown Eases

Lockdown break-ups, job losses and urgent relocations are thought to have led to a surge in the rental sector nationally and locally. Demand for lettings in the South East is…

Gypsy Encampment at Manor Park

A group describing themselves as Irish Gypsies have encamped in a field by the entrance of Manor Park, the University of Surrey’s Sports Park. Ten caravans and several motor vehicles…

Wildfire Ravages Thursley Common, Drivers Warned of Smoke Hazard

Firefighters were still dealing with a large fire at Thursley Common this afternoon. The fire started yesterday and burned through the night. Smoke from the fire was visible from the…