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The Dragon Says: Marry in Haste, Repent at Leisure

So, in the face of comprehensive apathy, GBC’s recommendation is to press ahead with the formation of a council for Guildford Town. But it can only be a recommendation. Already,…

Campaigners Cautiously Welcome New Path Proposal

By Martin Giles Loseley Estate’s proposal to create a new pathway on the Hog’s Back to allow enjoyment of views to the south over the Surrey Hills has been given…

Highways Bulletin: Drivers Are Ignoring Road Closures and Abusing Road Workers

The information for this bulletin comes from Surrey County Council and is written by them. See interactive map here. Report potholes and highway issues here. Junction 10, M25 news here.…

Battle of the Bands at The Boileroom in Support of Abuse Survivors

International Event Management students from the University of Surrey are preparing to deliver Battle of the Bands, a live charity music event as part of the national Fast Forward 15…

When Distinguished Guests Came by Helicopter to Party at Ripley’s Dunsborough Park

By Mark Coxhead with David Rose From 1956 to 1973, Ripley hosted its own unique air display, akin to the Farnborough Airshow, with annual helicopter garden parties held in the…

Developers Abandon New School Plan In Favour of Housing Scheme

By Isabelle Trubshaw Howard of Effingham School has been left “shocked and disappointed” by Berkeley Homes’ decision to withdraw its long-standing plans to build a new replacement school alongside its…

Loseley Estate Proposes New Path to ‘Enhance Public Access and Protect Farmland’

By Martin Giles Following strong public reaction to the closing of a fieldside path by the Guildford end of the Hog’s Back, Loseley Estate is proposing the creation of a…

Two Burglars Jailed

Two Burglars Jailed

Two men have been jailed after pleading guilty to burglary offences in which they targeted homes in the early hours, entering through front doors to steal car keys and make…

How Waverley Singers Overcame a Difficult Problem of Acoustics in the Cathedral

Review by Mike Aaronson This Waverley Singers’ concert in Guildford Cathedral on Saturday, March 21, certainly lived up to its name – Exaltation. Before I continue, I should offer a…

Protection Order Agreed for Surrey Beauty Spot

By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter Motorcyclists near Box Hill are being targeted despite the “vast majority” who visit the Surrey beauty spot being “considerate people who behave respectfully”. A…