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Police Sergeant Welcomes Issue of More ‘Deterrent’ Tasers For Surrey Police

Police Sergeant Tyne Rapley has welcomed more Tasers for the Surrey force because of the added protection for women officers.  She had to use hers on a man more than…

Letter: Is Oil Seepage A Clue to the Hill Cave Mystery?

From: Graham Dean In response to: Mystery Medieval Cave Discovered Below Guildford’s Historic St Catherine’s Chapel “St Catherine’s Hill clearly had something special about it,” says Dr Mary Alexander in…

Council Leader Gives Update – Situation Remains Critical

Guildford Borough Council issued a statement from its leader, Caroline Reeves, today in which she thanks residents for complying with the lockdown regulations but warned the situation was still critical.…

SCC Cannot Suspend Council Tax Because Funds Are Vital In Crisis, Says Leader Oliver

By Rebecca Curley local democracy reporter Surrey County Council has no plans to suspend council tax or freeze payments for residents in financial trouble because of the coronavirus outbreak, said…

Celebrating the Other Heroes of the Borough Council, Working Hard To Keep Us Safe

During these times of uncertainty, the council is shining a light on our #GBCHeroes, still working hard to keep the borough running for our residents. This is what they have…

Letter: A Cave on St. Catherine’s Hill

From: Dr Mary Alexander former collections officer at Guildford Museum In response to: Mystery Medieval Cave Discovered Below Guildford’s Historic St Catherine’s Chapel News that a cave has been found…

Mystery Medieval Cave Discovered Below Guildford’s Historic St Catherine’s Chapel

By Martin Giles A mysterious cave, possibly medieval, has been discovered by workmen on the historic St Catherine’s Hill, by the Portsmouth Road, on the southern edge of Guildford. Mention…

Signs of Support for Our NHS

Notices supporting the NHS are appearing n the borough. One in Chilworth, photographed by Dragon reader Jane Hepburn, urges people to keep smiling. Another has been attached to a bridge…

SCC Says Crowd Dangers Forced It To Close All Countryside Car Parks 

By Rebecca Curley local democracy reporter Surrey County Council has defended its decision to close car parks to its commons and heaths, including Norbury Park and Newlands Corner. The council…

Second Attempt to Repair Collapsed Weir Commences But Funding Still Uncertain

By Martin Giles A new temporary dam has been constructed on the River Wey to allow repair to the collapsed Tumbling Bay weir in Millmead. A council spokesperson said today…