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‘Amazing Secret Hilltop Café’ Granted Licence

By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter An “amazing secret hilltop café in Surrey with stunning views and picture postcard lanes” is set to make a comeback as a restaurant run…

GBC Recommends Town Council for Guildford to West Surrey Shadow Authority

By Martin Giles Guildford is to have a town council but only if the new “Shadow” West Surrey Council agrees. Last night (March 16), Guildford Borough councillors, in a debate…

Mayor of Guildford Honours Work of Incredible Volunteers Across the Borough

There were 27 Guildford borough recipients of this year’s Mayor’s Award for Service to the Community (2026). The award recognises volunteers as well as organisations who selflessly give their time…

Runnymede Council’s Refusal to Support Tree Petition Labelled ‘Shameful’

By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter Runnymede Borough Council’s “lack of ambition” in supporting environmental volunteers has been called “shameful” after a petition to plant trees on its land was…

Police Shut Down 11 Drug Networks in Surrey During Week-long Operation

Twenty-eight arrests were made and 11 drug networks closed down across Surrey during a week of intensive police activity during early March. Drugs were seized along with weapons including two…

Insights: Time is Running Out for the Masterplan

By Bernard Quoroll former local authority CEO The recent exchange between Cllr George Potter and former Cllr John Rigg, deserves some unpicking. It followed publication of John Rigg’s opinion piece:…

Column: Ben’s Record – Titbits of Guildford News

An occasional column written by the very well-known Guildford character Ben Darnton of Ben’s Record’s in Tunsgate. Ben, who also publishes Guildford Past & Present, puts on the record titbits…

Major Changes Reported To Be Underway within GBC’s Executive – Will Leader Survive?

By Martin Giles Reports of disarray at the top tier of the Liberal Democrat-run Guildford Borough Council have reached the Guildford Dragon NEWS in the last 24 hours. Although there…

Local MP Says There ‘Is No Bigger Issue’ for Parents than Smartphones for Children

By Emily Dalton local democracy reporter Parents are facing “no bigger issue” than the impact of smartphones and social media on their children, says Godalming and Ash MP Sir Jeremy…

Police Still Seeking Witnesses to Collision Which Seriously Injured Teenager

Surrey Police are continuing to appeal for witnesses following a serious collision on the A31 in Farnham on Tuesday, March 3. The collision occurred at around 9pm at the junction…