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Local Politicians React to News of Postponed County Council Elections

By Emily Dalton local democracy reporter Rival political parties are furious over the cancellation of Surrey’s 2025 county council elections, with groups claiming the ruling Conservatives are “running scared”.  See…

Government Agrees – County Council Elections Will Be Postponed

By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter Voters in Surrey won’t get the opportunity to cast their ballots this May after the government agreed to the county council’s request to postpone…

Stars Shine Brightly for Guildford Charity

Guildford audiences were treated to two spectacular nights of live music in January as the annual Paul Jones and Friends concerts once again hit all the right notes, raising money…

Beware of Car Park QR Code Scam

By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter Fake QR codes, used to scam motorists into giving away their bank and card details, have been found in Guildford car parks. Scam codes…

Council Agrees to Review Godalming Couple’s £70k CIL Charge

Emily Dalton local democracy reporter A man who was charged £70,000 by Waverley Borough Council said it was a “watershed moment” to be given recognition of his struggle and the…

Guildford Burglars Who Inflicted Fear and Violence Receive Prison Sentences

Three burglars who inflicted a terrifying attack on their victim have been jailed at Guildford Crown Court. Casandra Howlett, Melvyn Beech, and Jason Storey travelled from Guildford to an address…

Borough Council Approves Change of Use for Office Building to Allow Charitable Mental Health Facility

By Emily Dalton local democracy reporter Plans that would see mental health services being run from an office building in a Guildford residential area have been approved despite concerns over…

Car Crashes Into Restaurant In Guildford High Street

January 31 Today (Friday) the restaurant gave this update on social media: “Thanks for all the support. Builders are now fixing up the shop front so that we can be…

Amnesty Begins for Top-Venting Blank Firers

Surrey Police and Sussex Police are holding a four-week firearms amnesty for Turkish-manufactured top-venting blank firers (TVBFs), which are now illegal to possess. The amnesty will take place from Monday…

Guildford’s Parks and Events Celebrate a Record-Breaking 2024

Guildford Borough Council has hailed 2024 as a landmark year for events across the town. The town’s parks and open spaces draw record numbers of visitors and contribute to its…