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Opinion: Armed Forces Day – It Was Not About Jingoism

By Martin Giles I must declare an interest; for ten years of my life I was a soldier. But there is no doubt in my mind that the Armed Forces…

Guildford Institute’s Packed Autumn Schedule

From hour-long talks to 12-week courses, the Guildford Institute has a packed schedule of activities planned for its autumn term. With events running from the start of September to Christmas, there’s…

The Dragon Says: It Is Time For The Council Leader To Answer

What are we to make of the behaviour of the leader of Guildford Borough Council Stephen Mansbridge? Since the conviction of his close friend and business associate he has said…

Here Comes The Flag For Armed Forces Day National Event!

The booming sound of a twin-engine Chinook helicopter could be heard over Guildford this morning as it flew into land at Stoke Park. It marked the start of Armed Forces…

Bar Standards Board Washes Its Hands of the Juneja Case

The Bar Standards Board (BSB) has declined to give a quotable comment on the case of convicted former councillor Monika Juneja, in responses to questions from The Guildford Dragon News.…

Duke Of York To Attend Armed Forces Day Event In Guildford On Saturday, June 27

With just over a week to go until Armed Forces Day, it has been confirmed that the Duke of York, Prince Andrew, will attend the national event in Guildford on…

Petition for an Elected Mayor Referendum Rejected – But Could Return

A petition organised by disgraced former Conservative councillor, Monika Juneja, seeking a referendum on whether Guildford should have a directly elected mayor has been rejected by Guildford Borough Council (GBC)…

Opinion: There Are Lessons To Learn From The Juneja Case – The Council Must Admit It

By Martin Giles When a councillor admits she is a criminal it is a serious business. But at last the court case has been completed, a sentence has been passed…

Opinion: Death Threats Have No Place in Guildford’s Politics

You might feel extremely strongly that the green belt around Guildford needs protecting. You might feel very strongly that Guildford needs more houses and a fraction of the green belt…

Motor Cyclist Dies in Collision by The Wooden Bridge

Surrey Police are appealing for witnesses following a fatal collision in Guildford earlier this morning (June 16). The single vehicle collision, involving a silver Suzuki motorcycle, took place just before…