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Confused Picture of High Street Footfall

By Hugh Coakley There are conflicting reports of the current level of high street footfall in Guildford. A count using mobile phone data shows the town is now a healthy…

Work Starts to Remove Escalators in White Lion Walk

By Hugh Coakley Work has started to remove the escalators from the atrium as part of an £8 million refurbishment of White Lion Walk in Guildford’s town centre. The upgrade…

Shop Front: Optician Ollie Quinn Opens In Market Street

Sponsored article There is a new optician in Market Street, Ollie Quinn. It opened on March 4 and regional manager, Kavita Patel was there with the shop manager, Loredana Lo…

It’s Goodbye to TGI Fridays After 24 Years and Other Guildford Shop News

By Hugh Coakley TGI Fridays, the restaurant at the top of North Street, closed down last week, deciding not to renew their lease after 24 years in the town centre.…

Shop Front: Celly’s Unisex Hair Salon Just Opened In North Street

Sponsored article Celly’s (pronounced Selly’s) unisex hair salon has just opened at 1 Jeffries Passage in Guildford, on the corner with North Street. Enthusiastic hair stylists Shantel Bayley and Sabine…

Shop Front: Cocco Patisserie And Coffee Shop ‘Best Cakes and Coffee In Guildford’

Sponsored article The new Cocco patisserie and coffee shop opened right opposite Waitrose in Haydon Place in November 2021. It couldn’t be better placed to catch the many Waitrose shoppers…

£8m White Lion Walk Refurbishment ‘Fantastic News’ Says Councillor

By Hugh Coakley Work on an £8 million refurbishment of one of Guildford’s High Street shopping malls started on Monday (Jan 17). The upgrade of the White Lion Walk shopping…

Shop Front: Time Watch Repair Comes To Quarry Street

Sponsored article A new shop, Time Watch Repair, opened in Quarry Street, Guildford on Monday, January 10. Owner Milad Rakian said it has been a good start in the new…

Post Christmas Shopping Brisk But Trade Still Below Pre-Pandemic Levels

By Hugh Coakley Shopping in town was brisk yesterday (Wednesday, December 29) with shopkeepers reporting trade being busy but not at the levels seen pre-pandemic and they are adjusting the…

Covid Uncertainty Hitting Retail But 14 New Town Shops Show Cautious Confidence

By Hugh Coakley Covid is hitting retail in Guildford once again. Following the latest wave of infection, traders are reporting cautious spending and low footfall in the lead up to…