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Refurbishment Plans at Council Offices Under The Spotlight

Guildford Borough Council’s Executive reviewed refurbishment plans of its Millmead offices at a meeting on Thursday (May 29). The scheme brings together a number of projects to improve and update the 30-year-old facilities to make it a…

Thieves Hijack Delivery Driver’s Van On Industrial Estate

A delivery driver was forced to a stop and had his van hijacked by a number of men on Wednesday (May 28). The incident happened at around 4.45pm when the…

A Tasty Way To Help Support Charity For Youngsters With Learning Disabilities

Guildford restaurant Olivo, in Quarry Street, has teamed up with its neighbour, the halow project to raise money for the charity throughout the rest of the year. The partnership follows the…

Where Is This? No.111

By David Rose The bridge seen in last week’s mystery vintage picture is at Tilford, and the quirky photo featured the former St Nicolas Parish Hall in Buryfields. Thanks to all…

‘Bat Welfare Is Taking Priority Over Pedestrian Safety’ Claims County Councillor

A county councillor is frustrated that a pedestrian road safety scheme is being delayed while the saga of a bat survey drags on. Cllr Keith Witham (Con) has written to the chief executive of Surrey Wildlife…

U-Turn Over Housing Numbers In Draft Plan Is Welcomed By Protesters

Protesters fighting to prevent development on green belt land say they are delighted that Guildford Borough Council’s scrutiny committee has decided to revise housing numbers in its draft Local Plan. The chairman…

King’s Troop Horses Stop The Traffic As They Go For A Trot Around The Town

It’s not often that you see up to 40 horses trotting through Guildford town centre. This was the scene on Saturday afternoon (May 25) as handlers from the King’s Troop Royal…

Where Is This? No.110

By David Rose Shalford railway station and the collision between two goods trains on April 11, 1944, was featured in last week’s vintage photos. One of the trains was made…

Drunk Driver Who Was Rammed By Police Car Is Sent To Jail

A woman who drove on the wrong side of the A3 head on to an unmarked police car has been sentenced to four months in prison, disqualified from driving for…

Claire’s Column – Business Growth Set To Continue

In this regular column – a must-read for all those interested in Guildford business – Claire Dee welcomes news of continued small business growth in the region. A new report…