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Remembering the Guildford Pub Bombings on the 50th Anniversary

Guildford’s most infamous night in its modern history happened 50 years ago, on Saturday, October 5, 1974. It was, of course, the Guildford pub bombings in which five people died…

Two Men Charged Following Burglary Offences Across the South East

Two men have been charged with conspiracy to commit burglary following 77 offences across the South East of England. Terence O’Reilly, 22, of Stovolds Hill, Cranleigh, was charged with burglary,…

Police Officer Escapes Dismissal After Sending Racist Texts

Police Officer Escapes Dismissal After Sending Racist Texts

By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter A Surrey Police sergeant who shared racist texts and a video of a man attempting to take his own life has been stripped of…

Dragon Interview: Lead Planning Councillor on New Housing Target Proposal

A 100 per cent increase in the housing target might not have come as a complete shock, given that the Labour Party had made its intentions pretty clear during their…

Off Season Opening of Guildford Lido ‘Not Financially Viable’

By Emily Dalton local democracy reporter Outdoor swimming enthusiasts have called on Guildford Borough Council (GBC) and operator Freedom Leisure to reinstate all-year-round swimming at the Guildford Lido, in Stoke…

Reactions to News of GBC Asking for Reconsideration of Doubled Housing Target

Reaction was sought on the news that Guildford Borough Council has asked the government to reconsider its proposed doubling of the housing target for Guildford as part of a a…

Gloomy Outlook for Surrey Police Staffing

By Emily Dalton local democracy reporter Staffing cuts at Surrey Police could be in the pipeline as the force attempts to fill a potential £23.4 million financial hole. Surrey Police…

GBC Asks Housing Minister to Reconsider Guildford’s Housing Target

By Martin Giles Guildford Borough Council has submitted its response to the Government’s consultation on proposed changes to the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF). At present, Guildford’s Local Plan housing…

Child Murder Trial to Commence

The trial of those accused of the murder of ten-year-old Sara Sharif in Horsell, Woking last year is expected to commence at the Old Bailey in London on October 7.…

Increase to Bus Stop Suspension Charges

By Emily Dalton local democracy reporter Charges for suspending bus stops will increase from October onwards to encourage shorter interruptions and reduce the inconvenience to passengers. It is hoped that…