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Ukrainians in Guildford Launch Campaign to Help 15-year-old War Victim

Viktoriia, a 15-year-old girl from Kherson in Ukraine, lost her left arm when a Russian missile struck the house where she was sleeping. Now, Ukrainians in Guildford have launched an…

Highways Bulletin: Lane Rental Scheme Has Raised £6.4m

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.…

Yet More Green Belt Development Proposed – 200 Homes on Former Farmland

By Emily Dalton local democracy reporter Big changes could be coming to Ash. Up to 200 homes could be in the pipeline for land at Shortland Farm, on Guildford Road.…

A New Dementia Centre for Guildford

A new charity is being set up to develop a much-needed local Dementia Support Hub for the people of Guildford and they need charity trustees. Dementia, in its various forms…

Plant Derived Compound Could Help Treat Leukaemia

A compound derived from a plant could hold the key to improving treatment for an aggressive type of leukaemia, according to new research from the University of Surrey. The research,…

Spelthorne Council Cannot Follow Epping Forest’s Example

From Emily Dalton local democracy reporter Asylum seekers cannot be blocked from staying in a Surrey hotel as the council believes it cannot currently pursue an injunction – unlike the…

Hospital Retains Its ‘Good’ Rating for Emergency Care

By Emily Dalton local democracy reporter Frimley Park Hospital has retained a ‘good’ rating for its urgent and emergency care following a recent inspection. The hospital was praised for its…

Opinion: Why Guildford Needs a Town Council

By Gavin Morgan A survey has gone round to residents in the town centre asking for views on the creation of a town council. I urge everyone to take a…

Surrey County Council Faces Biggest Increase in Debt in the UK

By Emily Dalton local democracy reporter Surrey County Council has recorded one of the steepest rises in debt in the country, new figures show. Three of its boroughs, which Guildford…

Fallen Tree Makes River Wey Navigation Impassable

By Martin Giles A fallen alder tree made the River Wey navigation impassable yesterday but National Trust team members were soon on-site to start clearing the obstacle. Yesterday, Dragon photographer…