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Taxpayers ‘Angry’ About Potential Council Tax Hikes Following Reorganisation

By Emily Dalton local democracy reporter Surrey residents could face rising council tax bills and deep financial uncertainty under plans to overhaul local government and councillors say people are already…

Deadlines for Postal and Proxy Voting

By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter Deadlines for those unable to vote in person at this year’s landmark Surrey elections are looming. Local government is changing with the 11 boroughs…

Healthcare Worker Struck Off for Cheating During Job Interview

By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter A healthcare worker has been struck off after using AI to cheat on a job interview at Guildford’s Royal Surrey County Hospital. Aiwanehi Sandra…

Ash Teenager Says It’s Not Fair to Burden His Generation with Woking’s Debt

By Emily Dalton local democracy reporter A 16-year-old from Ash has urged ministers not to “lumber” his generation with billions of pounds of debt. He said it is not fair…

Dragon Interview: Reform MP Richard Tice

Reform MP Richard Tice visited Guildford last week to join the local campaigning in Westborough. Afterwards, The Dragon NEWS caught up with him and the chair of Reform UK Guildford,…

Councillor’s Apology for Bringing GBC into Disrepute Rejected by Complainants

By Martin Giles Four Guildford residents, who were criticised during a GBC debate, are appealing to the ombudsman about the outcome of a complaint made about a borough councillor. In…

Shop Front: R M Williams Brings Legendary Boots to Guildford

Sponsored article After nearly a century of bootmaking, R M Williams is bringing Australian craftsmanship into the heart of Guildford. Ben Fereday, the manager of the new store on the…

Walkers Told to Evacuate as First Wildfire is Reported on Whitmoor Common

By Martin Giles It might be only spring, with spring-like temperatures in the mid-teens, but after a few weeks of drier weather, Guildford has already seen its first wildfire of…

Guildford Crematorium Rated ‘Outstanding’ by Inspectors

Guildford Crematorium has been given an ‘outstanding’ rating following an inspection in March 2026 which gave perfect scores in six out of seven categories assessed, according to Guildford Borough Council.…

Nature Charity Launches £40,000 Appeal To Help Declining Wildlife

Surrey Wildlife Trust has launched a new fundraising drive to help much-loved creatures such as hedgehogs, swifts, frogs and toads, which are in decline. The trust is aiming to raise…