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Story Behind A Classic Jimi Hendrix Song And A Young Music Fan’s Obsession With It

Former Guildford journalist Dave Reading looks at the complex background to a song that became a rock ’n’ roll legend The oddly-named Cafe Wha? in the heart of Greenwich Village,…

Birdwatcher’s Diary No.141

By Malcolm Fincham An unsettled spell of weather set the theme for the last weeks of July. And with slightly below average temperatures too giving, at times, an autumnal feel…

Where is This? No.270

By David Rose Many readers who replied to last week’s mysteries appear to remember the Vintners Arms, that was in North Street. The building is now occupied by coffee shop Harris…

Emergency Services Community Safety Day Hailed A Success

By Louisa Magnussen A fabulous display of vintage and modern emergency vehicles lined Guildford High Street as part of the town’s second Emergency Services Community Safety Day. Organised by the Experience…

Experience Guildford Asks You To Name Your Customer Service Stars 

By Louisa Magnussen Covering a full mix of retail and leisure businesses operating in the town centre, Experience Guildford’s Customer Service Awards gives people the opportunity to sing the praises…

New Community Rail Partnership To Cover Guildford Area Stations

A new community rail partnership (CRP) is being set up to cover the railway stations between Guildford and Reigate and the rail service between Reading and Gatwick. The North Downs…

Notice: The Spike Commemorates 1917 Russian Revolution With Centenary Talk On July 27

The Spike Heritage Centre in Warren Road, Guildford presents a talk, The End of Tsarism and the Russian Revolution, on Thursday, July 27, at 7.30pm. The University of Kent’s Dr Philip…

Where Is This? No.269

By David Rose Nearly everyone who replied to last week’s mysteries gave the correct answers. The vintage picture showed a view looking along Chertsey Street, Guildford, from North Street. As…

Stage Dragon: Fabulous 50… At The Yvonne Arnaud Theatre

By Ferenc Hepp Having had a successful run with Guys & Dolls earlier in the year, the Guildford School of Acting returned to the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre this week with…

News From Millmead – Latest Council Round-up

Guildford’s parks among the best in the UK Eight of Guildford’s parks and green spaces have been recognised as being among the best in the UK. Green Flags were again…