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Feature: The End of the World Was Nigh – But What About Our Bournemouth Holiday?

Looking through some long-forgotten notebooks, Dragon reporter David Reading was reminded of a news report from 65 years ago that put him in a panic at the time. Here, he…

Guildford Woman Says Community Protection Order Issued by Police Was Excessive

By Emily Dalton local democracy reporter A Guildford woman has criticised Surrey Police for giving her an anti-social behaviour warning after officers intervened while she considered taking her own life.…

Old 455 Rolling Stock Still Rolling

By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter Old style 1980s rolling stock that had been taken out of service to much fanfare, including a huge ticket-only retirement party, are still being…

Heartbreaking Family Statement: ‘Luis Will be Forever Remembered, Never Forgotten’

By Martin Giles The family of Luis Guembes, 15, have today paid tribute to him after his tragic murder in Stoke Park two weeks ago. Police officers were called following…

People Are Reading Less – But Surrey Libraries Want To Change All That

Studies have indicated that people are reading less for pleasure – especially younger people – due largely to distractions like social media, lack of time and difficulty focusing. Surrey Libraries…

Comment: Should We and Can We Protect the Identity of Teenage Murder Suspects?

By Martin Giles Do you know who has been charged with the murder of a 15-year-old boy, Luis Guembes, in Stoke Park two weeks ago? Do you know which local…

Opinion: Guildford Deserves Better in Guildford Park Road

By Alistair Smith chair of The Guildford Society The Guildford Society has lodged a formal objection to the proposed housing development at the Guildford Park Road car park, as we…

Giveaway of Free Native Saplings at Surrey Libraries

Over 750 free trees are to handed out to residents by Surrey County Council next week, as tree giveaway events return to Surrey’s libraries, including Guildford. The giveaway, next Saturday…

Waverley Council Agrees to an Independent Review of Its CIL Practices

By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter Waverley Borough Council’s role in the punishing planning charges that left homeowners facing ruinous debt, suffer nervous breakdowns, or forced to sell their homes,…

Landfill Capacity Running Out in Surrey – But What’s Going In Might Not Be What You Think

By Esme Campbell Landfill capacity across Surrey is set to run out within a decade as over half its sites, including Guildford’s, are now full but, perhaps surprisingly, domestic waste…