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Ripley Round-up: Large Gathering Enjoy Village Fireworks

By Chris Dick Ripley fireworks I’ve been going to the Ripley Firework Night for over 35 years and believe I am right when I say I’ve never seen so many…

Christmas Lights Switch-on Attracts Thousands

Thousands of well-wishers took to the streets of Guildford on Thursday, November 16 to enjoy the Christmas lights switch-on event. Marking the countdown to Christmas, the annual lights switch-on has…

Letter: County and Borough Councils Should Consider Alternative Schemes

From Bibhas Neogi Nearly a year after the application Solum Regeneration’s appeal against Guildford Borough Council’s rejection has been heard by a planning inspector. The Inspector’s verdict is awaited but…

Letter: The EU Wants to Teach Us a Lesson

From David Wragg The referendum campaign was a disgrace. For the Leave side, it was hijacked by Boris Johnson and his wild promises, while for the Remain side it was…

Council Leader Tells Developers He Is Tired of ‘Stalinist Blocks’

Paul Spooner, leader of Guildford Borough Council, called for an improvement in the quality of designs being submitted to the council’s planning committee commenting that he was “frankly tired” of…

Letter: Solum Planning Inquiry Shows Need For More Collaboration

From Gordon Bridger hon alderman and former Mayor of Guildford Now that the ten-day inquiry is at an end, as a non-participant, but one who has been involved in many Guildford…

Film Review: Justice League – Guildford Odeon

By Dennis Harvey-Hepherd Yet another superhero movie hit our cinema this weekend. It follows the standard format of undefeatable villain of the week threatens the world only to be defeated…

Letter: QC’s New Evidence Casts Doubt on the Whole Local Plan

From Tony Edwards Guildford residents could have been forgiven for wondering how their local council could unanimously reject this scheme – citing 14 points of planning law – when it…

Letter: It’s The Brexiteers Who are the Traitors

From George Potter A period of silence from the Brexiteer traitors would be welcome. During the EU referendum, we heard lots of lies from the Leave campaign. There’d be £350…

Letter: Brexit – The Government’s Negotiating Position Should Not Be Undermined

Peter Gatford The government asked the voting public to instruct them to remain in the EU or to leave. The result, as we all know, was that a majority wished…