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Fatal Collision in Worplesdon

A female motorcyclist was killed this evening (14 Aug) in a collision in Burdenshott Road, Worplesdon.  The incident happened shortly before 5.30pm. Emergency services were called to the scene where…

Solitary Council Officer Who Dealt With Thousands of Pests Has Been Eradicated

National fame has come too late to the ‘Lone Ranger’ Pest Control Officer who existed until last November at Guildford Borough Council. His one man fight against all the pests…

Shop Assistant Pushed To Ground In Tunsgate Armed Robbery

A jewellery shop assistant in Tunsgate was pushed to the ground and threatened with a gun in a robbery on Friday (10 Aug). The robbery, which took place at jewellers…

Man Found Injured in Pannells Court Dies But Injuries Not Deemed Suspicious

A homeless man who was found in Pannell’s Court, off Chertsey Street with serious head injuries has subsequently died, Surrey Police have confirmed today. But, in an about turn, two…

Guildford to Welcome Tour of Britain Cycle Race

Guildford is set for more cycle racing action as the Tour of Britain comes to town on Sunday, September 16. On that day the race starts in Reigate and finishes…

Weir Replacement on the Wey Navigation

Major works are underway on the River Wey to replace a weir to the south of the town, just upstream from St Catherine’s Lock. The weir, which forms an important…

Community’s Fight To Save the Forresters Pub

A community in Guildford is stepping up its fight to prevent a boarded-up pub being converted into homes. Two planning applications have been lodged with Guildford Borough Council for the…

New Jubilee Seats on Millmead Island – ‘Designed to be Uncomfortable’

New seats have been constructed on Millmead Island to the rear of the Yvonne Arnaud theatre by Millmead Lock. A GBC spokesperson said: “The Millmead Island seats, commissioned by Guildford…

Local Olympian Finishes Sixth in Canoe Sprint Final

Guildford’s Rachel Cawthorn, finished 6th in the Olympic final of the K1 500m sprint canoe event this morning after coming a promising second in the semi final. Her time was…

Assault in Bridge Street – Do You Recognise This Man?

Detectives in Guildford are appealing for members of the public to help identify the man in this CCTV image.  Officers want to speak with him in connection with an assault…