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Column: Ben’s Record – Titbits of Guildford News

Introducing a new occasional column written by the very well-known Guildford character Ben Darnton of Ben’s Record’s in Tunsgate. In the column Ben, who also publishes Guildford Past & Present,…

Extended Notice and Halved Rent Is Not the Answer Says Expectant Wife of Police Officer

By Emily Dalton local democracy reporter A pregnant mum facing eviction from her police-owned home has said Surrey Police’s latest concessions “do not go far enough” and are “insulting”, despite…

Godalming High Street Rejuvenation – Self Financing or ‘Money Pit’?

By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter The transformation of Godalming town centre has reached a milestone after contractors were appointed to start work on a long-vacant High Street spot –…

River Level Falls Slightly But Flood Alert Continues as More Wet Weather Forecast

By Martin Giles A flood alert remains in place today as more rain is expected this week to fall on ground which has been saturated for some time. January 2026…

Another 200 Homes for Wisley Development

By Emily Dalton local democracy reporter The so-called “final piece” of the Wisley New Settlement has been given the green light. The last 200 homes of the 2,000 piece jigsaw…

Major Question Marks Remain Against Surrey Heath’s Accounts

By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter Lingering concerns over Surrey Heath’s rental income continues to leave huge question marks over the council’s finances, said auditors struggling to make heads or…

Difficulty Tracing Gas Leaks Delays A281 Roadworks

By Martin Giles Roadworks on the A281 have taken longer than expected because gas leaks were difficult to trace, Surrey County Council has said, following persistent enquiries from Dragon reader…

Feature: Guildford’s Busy Market Schedule for 2026

Guildford has been a market town for centuries and they are as popular today as they ever have been. The Dragon NEWS thought readers might like to know when they…

Opinion: Why We Need an Independent Investigation of CIL at Waverley

By Cllr Jane Austin leader of the Conservative Group at Waverley Borough Council One year on and Waverley’s CIL scandal continues. Not one victim has been refunded under Waverley’s review…

Police Commissioner Faces Questions over Evictions

By Isabelle Trubshaw During a recent Surrey Police and Crime panel, Police Chief Crime Commissioner (PCC), Lisa Townsend, addressed questions regarding officer evictions and the potential funding implications of the…