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First World War Theme For Castle Grounds Carpet Bedding

Here is a sneak preview of this year’s carpet bedding in the Castle Grounds – designed to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the start of the First World War. All are…

‘Bat Welfare Is Taking Priority Over Pedestrian Safety’ Claims County Councillor

A county councillor is frustrated that a pedestrian road safety scheme is being delayed while the saga of a bat survey drags on. Cllr Keith Witham (Con) has written to the chief executive of Surrey Wildlife…

King’s Troop Horses Stop The Traffic As They Go For A Trot Around The Town

It’s not often that you see up to 40 horses trotting through Guildford town centre. This was the scene on Saturday afternoon (May 25) as handlers from the King’s Troop Royal…

Drunk Driver Who Was Rammed By Police Car Is Sent To Jail

A woman who drove on the wrong side of the A3 head on to an unmarked police car has been sentenced to four months in prison, disqualified from driving for…

Man Dies In Fire At Maisonette in Bellfields

A man has died in a blaze at a first-floor maisonette in Berberis Close, off Cedar Way, Bellfields. He is believed to be John Greenfield, a retired painter and decorator. Firefighters were called…

‘Why Didn’t You Tell Us About New Recycling Bins?’ Say Frustrated Residents

New steel recycling bins for unwanted clothes that have appeared in the Westborough ward of Guildford have left residents frustrated over their siting and lack of prior consultation. Although the idea of the bins,…

Green Belt Issue Dominates Eagle Radio’s Local Plan Forum

Report Martin Giles Cartoons Sarah Sullivan No blood was left on the floor last night (Tuesday, May 6) at the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre after Eagle Radio’s forum on Guildford Borough…

Royal Surrey Planning Merger Of Services With Ashford and St Peter’s Hospitals

The Royal Surrey County Hospital in Guildford is planning a merger of services with Ashford and St Peter’s Hospitals. The boards of both NHS Foundation Trusts have announced that they have “agreed…

Heroes Of Communities Receive Mayor’s Award For Their Fantastic Service

People who make a huge difference to their communities across the the borough of Guildford have been recognised for their work. Local historians, community first responders, people from residents associations, museum volunteers…

Green Belt Pressure Group Launches New Petition Claiming Council ‘Still Isn’t Listening’

The Guildford Greenbelt Group (GGG) has stepped up its campaign over the borough’s forthcoming housing plans with the launch of a new petition, which it has created on the ‘epetition’…