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Feature: The Challenges of Processing Guildford’s Human Waste

By Hugh Coakley On a beautiful, clear but cold day, there was a strong smell of drains as I approached Slyfield sewage treatment works for a much-anticipated site visit (November…

Record Price For ‘Worthless’ 18th Century Chinese Vase At Guildford Auction House

A beautifully decorated 18th century blue and white Chinese vase sold for a record £48,500 after a “fierce” online and telephone bidding war with seven mainly Chinese bidders in October.…

Grace – the Baby Who Defied the Odds in Her Fight for Survival

By David Reading The story of a little girl named Grace is a harrowing one but one that is ultimately inspirational. Her parents believe the fact that she is alive…

‘Winchester Banksy’ Strikes with Admired Wall Painting

By Hugh Coakley An anonymous Winchester artist, dubbed the ‘Winchester’s Banksy’, has been active in Guildford with a wall painting appearing overnight in an alley off Chapel Street. A local…

Photo Feature: Extinction Rebellion Bus Comes To Guildford

By Hugh Coakley Extinction Rebellion’s (XR) tour bus, one of a fleet of three aiming to reach all parts of the UK over the next month, came to Guildford High…

Awards For People Who Make Their Gardens Look Beautiful

The winning keen gardeners and growers who entered this year’s Guildford in Bloom competition have received their awards. Gold and Best in Category winners were: Best School in Bloom: Puttenham…

How A Dose of Nature Can Make You Feel Much Better

A new service to help people suffering with their mental health by giving them the opportunity, with support, to spend time outside surrounded by nature, is coming to Guildford. The…

Onslow Residents’ Association’s Open Meeting Over Fears GP Surgery May Close

Onslow Village Residents’ Association is hosting an open meeting on Tuesday, September 13 to hear details about the proposed restructuring of the Guildown and Woodbridge Hill GP practices. The association…

Photo Feature: The Castle Grounds During 2022’s Hot, Dry Summer

Guildford Castle Grounds looks in remarkably good shape this summer (2022), despite the extreme heat and with little rain at all. These delightful photos have been taken by young photographer Danielle…

Ewbank’s Auction Preview August And September 2022

Sponsored article Ewbank’s holds auctions at its Burnt Common Auction Rooms in Send. The auctions for August and September 2022 are shown below and will be updated regularly on Ewbank’s…