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New Surrey Police Constable Tells of Her Lockdown Experience

Starting work as a police constable is a challenge at the best of times but what is it like to start beat work in the middle of the Coronavirus lockdown?…

Letter: The Royal Oak is Still Serving Takeaway Beer

From George Potter In response to: Shops Still Trading In Town Centre One addition to the businesses mentioned in article  is the Royal Oak pub (behind Holy Trinity Church). It…

Tumbling Bay Weir Repair – Pictorial Report

The Tumbling Bay Weir repair is proving more difficult than many envisaged. Even if the technical issues were not complicated enough there are still unresolved issues of ownership and financial…

The Coronavirus Impact – An Expert View No. 2

The Coronavirus Impact – An Expert View No. 2

What are the effects of the current pandemic and the associated restrictions now, and what changes will we see, as a result, in the future? Expert academics at the University…

Column: XX Notes – Dusting Off the Bread-maker… and the Bread-making Machine

There are too few women on The Dragon team so we are delighted to welcome back Maria Rayner with a new column from a woman’s perspective but of interest to…

Effingham Eye: The Eye Casts Its Glance Further Afield

Effingham Eye: The Eye Casts Its Glance Further Afield

Following recent events in Effingham (click here) Chris Dick goes slightly further afield to offer his personal opinion on alternative shopping solutions, video conferencing and what can be seen when…

Farncombe Boat House Family Tells of ‘Devastating’ Effect of Weir Collapse and ‘Official Silence’

by Martin Giles The collapse of the Tumbling Bay Weir has had a “devastating effect” on Farncombe Boat House, says its managing director, Russell Chase who has accused the National…

Letter: We Should Complain About Over-zealous Rules Interpretation

From Paul Beardsell Of course, everyone is in favour of social distancing, and many of the rules seem reasonable and, even where apparently unreasonable, perhaps they ought to be obeyed…

Lockdown Support Continues as Surrey Police Recruitment Drive Goes On

Surrey Police have issued 346 of the 8,877 Fixed Penalty Notices (FPNs) recorded by forces in England up to April 27 for breaches of government public health regulations during the…

Letter: Will St Catherine’s Hill Be Left in Good Order After Tunnel Works?

From John Harrison St Catherine’s Village Association committee member I have seen various articles The Guildford Dragon NEWS about the cave at St Catherine’s Hill but haven’t noticed anything about…