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Wartime Guildford Was Full Of Christmas Spirit

Even though life on the home front during the Second World War was at best difficult, the people of Guildford do not seem to have had their Christmas spirits dampened.…

Elderly Man Dies After Road Crash At Compton

A man in his 80s died after being involved in a road accident in Compton on Friday morning, December 21. Police officers were called to The Street, Compton at around…

Don’t Be A Liability On Your Big Night Out Warns Surrey Police

Surrey Police is urging revellers not to be the liability when enjoying nights out as part of Christmas and new year celebrations across the county in the coming weeks. Operation…

Radio Play Gives Teenagers Much-needed Confidence Boost

Teenagers who came together in Guildford to create a unique radio version of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, say it has helped boost their confidence and skills.  The Radio Live initiative…

Check When Your Bins Will Be Emptied Over The Holidays

Guildford Borough Council has announced some changes to its refuse and recycling collections over the Christmas holiday period. Cllr Matt Furniss, Lead Councillor for Environment, said: “This year some collection…

Opinion: Mum About Town – Waitrose Saga And That Underpass

Introducing a new opinion column for The Guildford Dragon News, Mum About Town. Written by “Towny Mummy” it will especially interest people in Guildford with young children. Taking a look at…

Birdwatcher’s Diary No.25

By Malcolm Fincham Since my previous report on waxwings I’m pleased to say that there have been a number of sightings locally in the last few days. There was a…

Where Is This? No.38

By David Rose The mystery house “Highlands”, featured last week, has been identified. Ann and David Bailey and Chris Townsend left posts saying it is in Sydney Road, that’s off…

New Egerton Road Traffic Lights ‘Has Shaved 35 Minutes Off Journey Times’

The University of Surrey has said that the £4.5 million traffic scheme in Egerton Road, near its campus and research park, has eased congestion within days of it opening. On…

Brooking’s Architectural Rescue – First Of A New Series

Introducing the first in a series of articles by Charles Brooking on buildings in the Guildford area and their architectural detail. For many years Charles Brooking has rescued architectural features…