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The Dragon Says: Why The Secrecy Over University of Surrey’s Student Housing?

Why is there so much secrecy over the University of Surrey’s student housing? The university and Guildford Borough Council (GBC) have been talking about it in private for months. According…

Effingham Eye: Treasured Village Mementos Retrieved

Effingham Eye: Treasured Village Mementos Retrieved

Chris Dick‘s roundup of Effingham News The discovery of a silver cup,  donated in memory of Effingham resident Ronald Tyrell, and missing for sixty years, brought tears to the eyes…

Letter: Impact of Council Tax Increases Should Be Reviewed

From Bernard Parke hon alderman and former Mayor of Guildford By the time that this letter is published readers will have received their council tax bill for the current year.…

Notice: Still Crazy for Charity at the Electric Theatre

Still Crazy is a Guildford-based 8-piece band that plays everything from classic pop and soul to modern hits, with the emphasis on partying. They hope you will dance, sing and…

Letter: Station Development Will Be A Blot On Guildford’s Townscape Forever

From Valerie Thompson In response to: Opinion: Following the ‘Great Wall’ Go-ahead Expect More ‘Greedy Style’ Proposals Guildford railway station will not be improved for access, particularly for the disabled, and…

Riff Raff Diary – March 2018

Riff Raff Diary – March 2018

Riverbank tales from the local St Catherine’s lengthsman and weir keeper by Robert Craig Now at the end of February, the sun is shining and there is snow on the ground.…

Film Review: Red Sparrow – Guildford Odeon

By Dennis Harvey-Hepherd This is a very contemporary play set against the rising threat of Russian expansionism. The cold war of old has been re-kindled but old spycraft is still…

Dragon Interview: Billy Brazil – Surrey Gypsy

Dragon Interview: Billy Brazil – Surrey Gypsy

We might imagine that Gypsies and Travellers always come from far afield but it is not always the case. Some despite their wandering ways have their roots firmly in Surrey.…

Council to Waive Fees For Royal Wedding Street Party Road Closures

Are you planning to celebrate the Royal Wedding on May 19 with a street party? Guildford Borough Council has announced that it to help keep costs down by waiving charges for…

Search for New Surrey Police Headquarters, Away From Guildford, Begins

The search for a new police headquarters site in Surrey is underway as part of a long-term estates programme announced today by the Police and Crime Commissioner David Munro and…