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More Units Added to Solums’s Station Redevelopment

By Emily Dalton local democracy reporter Another 65 new apartments will be added to a development in Guildford town centre, already under construction. The controversial £150 million scheme to build…

Vehicle Stop on Epsom Road Leads to Prolific Drug Gang Being Put Behind Bars

A drug supply operation, commonly labelled a “county lines”, that stretched into Guildford, has been smashed by Surrey Police. The investigation commenced following a vehicle stop on the Epsom Road…

Local Political Leaders Respond to Publication of the English Devolution White Paper

Local Party leaders and representatives were invited to comment on the English Devolution White Paper. This is what they said… Thom Van Every, Conservative: As a party that champions efficient…

Inquest into Prisoner Death at Surrey Prison

Emily Dalton local democracy reporter Staff at a Surrey prison failed to get medical attention for a prisoner who was reportedly found “naked on all fours, and barking like a…

Scouting Year Ends on a High

Report by Neil Wibberley As well as welcoming a new Chief Scout (Dwayne Fields), autumn has seen Scouting in Guildford busy with activities to give all the Squirrels, Beavers, Cubs,…

Memories of the Dennis Bros Christmas Party

By David Reading For hundreds of Guildford children, one of the highlights of the festive season many years ago was the Dennis Bros’ Christmas party. It took place every January…

Benefits of Assisted Living Scheme Outweigh Harm to Designated Landscape GBC Planners Decide

By Emily Dalton local democracy reporter Plans for assisted living housing on a former university site have been given the green light despite concerns the development will “look like nine…

Two Unitary Authorities, One Elected Mayor – Most Likely Devolution Outcome for Surrey

By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter Surrey could be split in two as part of sweeping changes to how services are run. Downing Street is looking to reshape local government…

Surrey’s Annual Housing Target Now at 10,981 – Council Pleas Ignored

By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter It is not just in Guildford that the housing target has been hiked; targets across Surrey are set to skyrocket under new Government plans.…

Long Sentences for Sara’s Murderers as Judge Describes Her Treatment as ‘Torture’

By Martin Giles The father and stepmother of 10-year-old Sara Sharif were today (December 17) sentenced to life imprisonment with long minimum terms after being found guilty of her murder…