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Debenhams and House of Fraser Merger Rumours Denied

Reports of board-level discussions of a merger between Debenhams and House of Fraser, who have the two largest stores in Guildford, have been played down today by the Sports Direct…

Unpopular Measures Are Necessary to Achieve ‘Modal Shift’, Expert Tells GBC

By Laura Neuhaus Initially unpopular measures, including road closures, might be necessary to achieve “modal shift”, or decreased use of private cars in Guildford in favour of more environmentally friendly…

Letter: Does Guildford Need More Councillors Than Toronto?

From Jules Cranwell I read that in Toronto, the Ontario premier has decreed that the council must reduce from 47 councillors to 25. They currently have just 47 councillors for…

Letter: Thank You Dragon, Thank You Su

Letter: Thank You Dragon, Thank You Su

From Adam Aaronson In response to: Dig Deep And Donate: Let’s Make ‘A Bath For Kessie’ Happen! I’m glad to see that this crowdfunder has got off the ground and…

Opinion: NHS Funding – There Is A Better Alternative

Are we too ideologically attached to our free health system to see the advantages of alternatives – namely a hypothecated or ring fenced tax system? Student reporter Laura Nuehaus, in…

Letter: I Was Not At the Conservative Selection Meeting

From Paul Spooner leader of Guildford Borough Council and Conservative borough councillor for Ash South & Tongham In response to: Was Any Member of the GBC Executive at the Holy Trinity…

Notice: Heritage Open Days Talks 13 & 15 Sept

Two talks arranged to coincide with Guildford’s Heritage Open Days weekend.…

Letter: Can Anyone Tell Me About Thornchase School?

From Michael Griffin In response to: Brooking’s Architectural Rescue – Thornchase School, Merrow I am looking for information on Thornchase. I was there when I was six or seven and I…

Letter: Was Any Member of the GBC Executive at the Holy Trinity Selection?

From Gordon Bridger hon alderman and former Mayor of Guildford In response to:The GBC Executive Has No Influence Over the Selection of Candidates What I asked Cllr Spooner in my…

Dragon Interview: Gavin Morgan – Guildford History Forum

Martin Giles interviews Gavin Morgan, founder of the Guildford Heritage Forum, about a wide range of topics including the future of Guildford’s History Museum, the role of the forum and…