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Volunteers Help Farmer Plant 20,000 Hedgerow Trees

By Hugh Coakley “I was completely bonkers for taking this on,” said Paula Matthews who runs the 3,000 acre Manor Farm in Wotton near Abinger Hammer which she runs with…

Yet Another Walnut Tree Close Closure As One-way Trial Repeated

By Martin Giles Walnut Tree Close is going to close once again to two-way traffic as a trial is repeated to assess the impact of a permanent closure. The trial…

Local Politicians Comment on House of Commons Culture – Anne Milton Says It ‘Smells of Boys!’

By Martin Giles Who better to give a local view on the recent behavioural problems that have emerged from the House of Commons than three local women politicians? They have…

Woking Council On a Knife-Edge as Election Day Looms

By Julie Armstrong local democracy reporter This Thursday’s election could see a shift of power in Woking. The Conservatives are in pole position on Woking Borough Council with 13 members,…

Tory Nominates Opponent in Mole Valley Council Election

By Julie Armstrong local democracy reporter A Conservative standing in the Mole Valley local election has nominated an unlikely candidate to stand against him – his rival. To be accepted…

18,000-mile Around-the-World Bike Tour Sets Off From Normandy

By Martin Giles A round-the-world cycle tour began today (May 2) when Marcus Pillinger and Oli Lyon set off from Normandy, Oli’s home, to commence their 18,000-mile journey. They were…

Photo Feature: Morris Dancers Keep Up A 392 Year Old Mayday Tradition With Summerpole 2022

By Hugh Coakley On a wonderfully bright and sunny Saturday (April 30), the Pilgrim Morris Men from Guildford held the annual Summerpole procession with a Summer King and Swordbearer and…

What’s Behind the Rise of the Independents in Surrey?

By Emily Coady-Stemp local democracy reporter Long-serving councillors and those new to politics are finding themselves pulled by the draw of standing as Independent councillors, often representing residents’ associations. These…

Four Charged After Clacket Lane and Cobham Services Protests

Four people have been charged following protests at Clacket Lane and Cobham services on Thursday (April 28).  Nathan McGovern, 22, from London and Amber Alexander, 18, Louis Hawkins, 22, and…

Latest North Street Designs Revealed – 500 Flats and Up To 13 Storeys Proposed

By Hugh Coakley Latest designs for the Guildford town centre North Street regeneration project reveal plans for around 500 one-, two- and three-bedroom flats  in blocks ranging from four storeys…