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Jeremy Hunt Says ‘We Won’t Be Deterred by Idiots’ After Attack on Constituency Office

By Martin Giles Chancellor Jeremy Hunt had “DIE TORY SCUM” graffiti daubed on the windows of his constituency office in Hindhead on Monday evening (March 4). The vandalism attack, first…

FareShare Sussex & Surrey to Open New Warehouse in Guildford

Food waste charity FareShare Sussex & Surrey is set to double its capacity for surplus food to help those in need after signing the lease for a new warehouse in…

Basingstoke Canal At Risk Through Decline in Funding

By David Reading BBC One’s Countryfile highlighted the risks faced by Britain’s canals on Sunday evening (March 3) – and the Basingstoke Canal is one of those that could fall…

As the River Wey Rises Again More Water Supply Problems

By Martin Giles March 4: From Angela Richardson MP “On Saturday evening, I was just about to head out support the fundraising event for our wonderful local charity Challengers, when…

Seed Swap Showing Vigorous Growth

In the three years since it began, the Guildford Seedbank Seed Swap has doubled its footfall. Last Sunday (February 25) 238 keen gardeners were in attendance at the Holy Trinity…

Nearly 300,000 Patients Waited More Than Four Weeks to Get a GP Appointment in 2023

By Martin Giles Nearly 300,000 patients had to wait more than four weeks to see a GP in Surrey last year. House of Commons Library research commissioned by the Liberal…

Gatwick Airport Expansion Inquiry Commences

By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter The six-month inquiry into Gatwick Airport’s plan to double capacity is underway and comes while there is also a proposal to increase the number…

Police Investigation Launched Following a Report of Rape

An investigation has been launched following a report of rape said to have occurred yesterday evening (February 29) at around 6.30pm in an alleyway off  The Chase, Guildford. Officers have…

County Council Payroll Chaos Leaves Employees in Tears

By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter Surrey County Council’s new £30 million payroll system has left staff “wiping tears of frustration and helplessness” over missed payments, it is claimed.  The…

Woking Bail Out, Providing Council Imposes Tax Hike

By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter Woking Borough Council has been offered an “exceptional” £785 million government bail out – if it passes a 10 per cent tax hike. The…