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Dragon Interview: Guildford’s Lib Dem Candidate Responds to MP’s View

Having heard Guildford MP Angela Richardson’s take on the current situation at the top of national politics and her unhappiness with some of the policy decisions being taken, we wanted…

Council Chief Calls on ‘Top Tory’ Authority to Influence Government on Health Spending

By Emily Coady-Stemp local democracy reporter A council chief has called on select committee members to use their status on a “top Tory” authority to influence health spending at government…

Empathy Better Than Facts When Fighting Fake News Says University Of Surrey Research

Empathy is a more potent weapon than facts when combatting fake news online, according to new research from the University of Surrey. A team from Surrey found that building rapport…

Councillors Describe Wisley Campaign Video as ‘Powerful’ – Developer Says It Is ‘Inaccurate’

By Martin Giles A campaign video, widely praised by those objecting to the proposed 2,000 home development of the former Wisley Airfield, has provoked an angry comment on the site’s…

Increasing the Number of Children’s Home Places Is a Challenging Objective for SCC

By Emily Coady-Stemp local democracy reporter The challenges facing Surrey County Council’s bid for more children’s homes include high property prices, competition for places and a lack of priority access…

Witness Appeal After Guildford Burglary

Surrey Police is appealing for witnesses following a burglary at a house in Woking Road, Guildford on Wednesday, September 28. Suspects forced entry to the rear of the house at…

Wisley Airfield – ‘This is Not the Location for a Town’ Says Campaigner

By Emily Coady-Stemp local democracy reporter To paraphrase from a popular TV show: “Wrong location, wrong location, wrong location.” That’s the message from campaigners against plans for 1,700 homes on…

Wisley Airfield Protester Storms Tory Drinks Reception Hosted by Developer’s PR Firm

By Emily Coady-Stemp local democracy reporter A Wisley Airfield protester stormed a drinks reception at the Conservative Party conference to call on attendees to “save the badgers” in plans for…

Announcement on Timings for Tumbling Bay Weir Bridge Repair Expected Soon

By Martin Giles The National Trust “hope” to be able to put forward a spokesperson to be interviewed by the Guildford Dragon on the continuing closure of the River Wey…

Two Collisions on the Aldershot Road Leave Man Seriously Injured and Three Cars Damaged

By Martin Giles and David Rose Two separate incidents caused the part closure of the Aldershot Road this morning. Details are still emerging but Surrey Police say officers were called…