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Guildford Museum Shares Jekyll’s Boots with British Library for New Exhibition

A special object from the Guildford Museum collection is on display in a new exhibition at the British Library in London. A pair of boots owned by Gertrude Jekyll, one…

Stoke Park Paddling Pool Stays Closed After Tests Show Contamination

By David Reading The planned opening of the paddling pool at Stoke Park has been postponed by Guildford Borough Council because testing has shown the water to be contaminated. The…

Conservation Groups Say Government Policies Are a Threat To Wildlife

By David Reading Surrey conservationists are accusing the Government of “an assault on nature” – claiming that proposed legislation governing development and infrastructure will “significantly weaken” important habitat regulations and…

Have You Seen Missing Person Alexander?

By Martin Giles “Alex, we love you and care deeply about you.” This is the touching message from the family of 45-year-old Alexander Warren, who has been missing since Monday,…

Millions of Taxpayer Money Recovered from Railway Fare Dodgers

By Esme Campbell Taxpayer money totalling £3.4 million was recovered by South Western Railway (SWR) revenue protection work in the 2024 financial year, the company revealed. Around seven million of…

Another Surrey Council Is Fighting Off Bankruptcy

By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter The desperate fight by Surrey Heath Borough Council to fend off bankruptcy crystallised further this week after it agreed to sell a car park…

Danish Brands Add Nordic Charm to Guildford’s High Street

By Stella Kuchanny Vikings are not thought to have reached this part of England but today there is a sizeable community of Danes living in Guildford and a growing number…

County Council’s Lead Member for Children’s Services Steps Down Following Criticism

By Emily Dalton local democracy reporter Surrey’s lead for children’s service has announced she is stepping down from her role and will not be standing for re-election. Councillor Clare Curran…

Pub Chain Wins High Court Battle Over Customer’s Injuries

JD Wetherspoon was not liable for injuries a man sustained at the company’s Guildford pub when two members of the door staff restrained him, the High Court ruled this week.…

Forest Management Can Influence Health Benefits  

The recent outcry by Compton residents following the felling of trees in in Bummoor Copse has shown what an importantant part forests, woods and even individual trees can play in…