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Cyclist’s Death Casts Shadow Over Wet London-Surrey Bike Event

The Prudential Ride London-Surrey 100 event was overshadowed by the news that a cyclist participating in the event had died of a cardiac failure at Newlands Corner, yesterday (August 10).…

By-election Called In Lovelace Ward – Debates on Green Belt Issue Expected

A Guildford Borough Council (GBC) by-election is to be called in Lovelace ward following the death of Cllr John Garrett on July 26th. In a press release a GBC spokesperson…

Residents Appeal To Ombudsman Following Permission To Redevelop Historic House

Neighbouring residents of an historic property in Guildford are appealing to the Local Government Ombudsman following the grant of planning permission for the redevelopment of a Victorian house and the…

Local Groups Give Their Views on the Future of Guildford

Local groups joined councillors and council staff to discuss the Draft Local Plan at a special community engagement event on Tuesday (5 August). Representatives from the faith community, ethnic minority…

Poorly Drained Roads Flood Quickly After Rain Storm

Blocked drains and gullies caused some roads to quickly flood this morning as the remains of an Atlantic Hurricane Bertha swept over Guildford. Deep puddles, some over six inches deep…

Letter: Please Scoop After Poop and Don’t Drop Litter

From Jim Allen Following the article about the Green Flag Awards, given to several parks and open spaces in Guildford, I am writing in praise of the anonymous litter pickers,…

Agricultural Land Prices in the South East Are Also Rising

It is not just house prices that are on the increase in the South East. Shortages of agricultural land will continue to stoke prices for the foreseeable future, according to…

Borough Council Refuses To Reimburse Campaign Group For Legal Advice

The Wisley Action Group [WAG] has asked Guildford Borough Council (GBC) for reimbursement of fees incurred when seeking legal opinion to challenge the Draft Local Plan. WAG which has been formed…

Antiques and Silverware Worth Thousands Taken In Albury Burglary

Thousands of pounds worth of antiques and silverware has been stolen from a house in Albury. Thieves forced their way through a back door of the residential property in Chilworth…

Surrey Sports Park Athletes Find Success at Commonwealth Games

A total of nine medals across three sports were won by Surrey Sports Park athletes at the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games, with Surrey Smashers players Gabby Adcock and Chris Langridge…