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Tour of Britain Cycle Race Coming to Guildford This Week

By Flora Windebank Bradley Wiggins and other top class cyclists will once again be pedalling along local roads next weekend. Before Surrey towns can draw breath following the intense excitement…

Murder Victim Worked in Guildford’s Research Park

Saad Al-Hilli the man murdered in SE France, along with his wife and her mother, worked at Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd, in Guildford’s research park, near the Royal Surrey County…

Man’s Neck Cut During Robbery in Wooden Bridge Pub Car Park

Detectives in Guildford are appealing for information following a robbery outside the Wooden Bridge pub last Friday (August 31) in which a 22-year-old victim sustained a cut to the neck…

Council Defer Decision On Major Planning Documents Following Vision Group Challenge

The GBC Executive withdrew the two critical town centre planning documents from this evening’s agenda (6 Sep) following a last minute procedural challenge from the Guildford Vision Group. A council…

Plans For 21st Century Guildford Fire Station Approved

Guildford is to have a new fire station in 2013. The existing 1930s building is no longer fit for purpose and requires significant maintenance. Its limitations are affecting the effectiveness…

Spate of Burglaries of Computer and Phone Equipment

Surrey Police is appealing for witnesses following three burglaries in streets close to one another in the Onslow area of Guildford in which computer and phone equipment was stolen. Thieves…

Guildford’s MP Moved From Ministerial Role

Guildford’s MP Anne Milton has been moved from her role as Minister for Public Health to become a Lords Commissioner in the government whip’s office. The move is part of…

County Clubbers Have No Need To Be Sloane Strangers

by Flora Windebank The county set can now stay in town in style following an affiliation between Guildford’s County Club and The Sloane Club of Chelsea, announced last week. Members…

Boxgrove Post Office Raid Foiled By Smoke Cloak Alarm

Three masked men attempted to cut their way into a local post office facility in Boxgrove, Merrow using a chain saw and axle grinder in a bid to break the…

Robbery at Knifepoint – More Details Emerge

More details emerged today of a dramatic car chase the led to the arrest of two suspects in connection with the armed robbery at Eagle Road, Guildford (see initial report…