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Local Author and Book Festival Patron Awarded a MBE

By Martin Giles Bestselling author and Guildford resident Adele Parks has been awarded a MBE in the New Year Honours for services to literature. Ms Parks is also a patron…

Shalford War Memorial Destroyed in Collision, Man in Custody

By Cecilia Taylor A 100-year-old war memorial was destroyed on New Year’s Eve, (December 31) when a car left the road in Shalford. The memorial cross was adjacent to St…

Post Christmas Shopping Brisk But Trade Still Below Pre-Pandemic Levels

By Hugh Coakley Shopping in town was brisk yesterday (Wednesday, December 29) with shopkeepers reporting trade being busy but not at the levels seen pre-pandemic and they are adjusting the…

Infection Rates Show Christmas Dip But South East Hospital Admissions Up

By Martin Giles Covid infections in Guildford borough dipped significantly in the week ending Monday, December 27. The latest Surrey County Council summary report shows that there were 24 per…

Covid Infection Levels Highest Yet

The steep rise of Covid infections continues both in Guildford and Surrey. Guildford saw a 28% rise from 1,540 to 2,142 but in Surrey the new record total of 18,570,…

Two of Guildford’s Historic Buildings to Get Some TLC

Two of Guildford’s most valuable heritage assets are to have important repair work carried out to safeguard their future. The work is to commence on the Guildhall and Guildford House…

‘Draconian’ or Necessary? Politicians Comment on Police Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill

By Hugh Coakley Local politicians have given a mixed reaction to the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill going through its later stages in Parliament. But all opposition spokespersons are…

Man Jailed for Brutal Robbery at Ash Pub Landlord’s Home

By David Reading A 36-year-old man who brutally robbed the landlord of the Lion Brewery, Ash, and his family, has been jailed for ten years. Daniel Carrington, a chef from…

Police Warn Drivers, There’s ‘No Excuse’ for Using Mobile Phone at the Wheel

Drivers are being reminded not to use a mobile phone or device while behind the wheel after police checks revealed it is one of the most common offences being committed…

Covid Infections and Vaccinations at Record Levels

By Martin Giles Covid infections in Guildford are higher than the rates in Surrey, as a whole, the South East region and England. The number of new confirmed Covid cases…