Fringe Box

Socialize

Twitter
Home » Archives by category » News » Lead Stories (Page 117)

Opinion: The Hog’s Back Solar Farm – Truly ‘Green’, or Just ‘Greenwashing’?

By John Goodridge Chair, CPRE Surrey Guildford Borough Council’s Planning Committee is due this week to decide on the proposal for a ‘solar farm’ on the Hog’s Back near Guildford.…

Inquest Hears of Fatal Attack on Dog Walker

By Emily Dalton local democracy reporter A coroner has raised concerns about the “lack of regulation”, both locally and nationally, after a professional dog walker was mauled to death in…

Mole Valley Masterplan

By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter Defining visions for the future of two towns nestling the Surrey Hills are being decided. Mole Valley District Council, home of iconic landmarks such…

Body of Missing Man Recovered from River

Body of Missing Man Recovered from River

A body believed to be that of a man reported missing and named by the police simply as Matthew was found in the River Wey at Godalming on Friday (November…

County Hall in Kingston Sold On for Undisclosed Price

By Emily Dalton local democracy reporter Surrey County Council’s former headquarters have been sold to luxury property developers, with permission granted for 292 new homes on the site.  London Square…

Smoking Can Seriously Damage Your… er… Liberty

A sneaky cigarette led to the downfall of a burglar who was sentenced on Tuesday (October 29) to more than two years behind bars for burglary, with an additional four…

Can You Help Police Find Wanted Man Brett Rees?

Surrey Police are appealing for the public’s help in finding wanted man Brett Rees, known as ‘Brettles’. Brett, 44, from Guildford is wanted for alleged assault. He is described as…

MP Hunt Raises Searching Questions Over Ash’s Primary Healthcare Concerns

By David Reading Jeremy Hunt, MP, has promised to take action to address people’s fears that GP surgeries covering Ash won’t be able to cope with the area’s huge population…

Thursley Common Boardwalk Voted Britain’s Favourite Path

The beauty of the Thursley Common boardwalk – a restored wetlands area in Elstead – has been recognised with a national award announced by The Ramblers. The boardwalk is Britain’s…

Fire Breaks Out in Town Centre Flats, Occupant Taken to Hospital for Checks

By Stella Kuchanny Emergency services rushed to a Guildford flat this afternoon after a fierce fire broke out. At around 2:15pm, five fire tenders, as well as police and ambulance…