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Anne Milton Says She Happy To Punch A Few Holes in The Glass Ceiling

Guildford’s MP Anne Milton who was re-elected on May 7th  with an increased majority says she is honoured and privileged with the result and her subsequent promotion to Deputy Chief…

93-Year-Old Tongham Man’s Report Helps to Finger London Criminals

A report from a 93-year-old Tongham man led to the conviction of two Londoners at Guildford Crown Court today. A Surrey Police investigation resulted in two fraudsters being jailed for…

Dragon Reader Asks: Is This A Wych Elm Or Which Elm Is It?

By Harry Eve Many think that elm trees are a part of the part of the pre-Dutch elm disease past, but Guildford Dragon Reader Harry Eve noticed a wych elm near…

By The Wey – Photo Feature

For readers wondering just how many cygnets we could expect from the Millmead Mutes by “Swan Lock” here is the answer… It’s a beautiful time down by our riverbank. Try…

Opinion: Election Reflections – Martin Giles

Am I the only one feeling a sense of post election anticlimax? We had been told for weeks that we were truly in a multi-party scenario, that the mould was…

Letter: What Happened to Compassionate Conservatism?

From Sally Parrott This letter is a response to a comment on news of Anne Milton’s victory when she held on to the parliamentary seat of Guildford. He said: “Congratulations…

Riff Raff Diary for April 2015

Riverbank tales from our local St Catherine’s Lengthsman/Weirkeeper by Robert Craig The unseasonably dry weather in April has been great for getting on with mowing and strimming.  So Stonebridge Wharf…

Car Park Charge Hike Despite Conservative Election Claim

Car park charges have risen in some Guildford car parks despite claims in a Conservative party election newsletter. A notice displayed at a car park off Guildford Park Avenue informs…

Letter: The Way To Approach The Local Plan

From Jim Allen The way to approach the Local Plan should be: 1. Consult > 2. Collect Data > 3. Plan. Not: 1. Plan > 2. Adjust data > 3.…

Letter: When Will The Next Local Plan Consultation Be?

From Fiona White Fiona White is the Surrey County Councillor for Guildford West See also: Letter: The Draft Local Plan Has Not Been Abandoned I understood that Guildford Borough Council…