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Ash Centre for Older People Faces Possible Closure 

By David Reading Older people who use the Shawfield Day Centre in Ash will know early in 2022 whether the centre will be closed permanently by Guildford Borough Council.  A…

GBC’s Bid for City Status Submitted With Labour Party Support But GGG Reservations

By Martin Giles Guildford’s R4GV/Lib Dem council has submitted its application for city status and it is the only town in Surrey to enter. GBC’s #BackOurBid campaign has been run…

For the Record: Photos of the Old Walnut Bridge Being Removed

Photos by Mandy Millyard The old pedestrian Walnut Bridge was lifted from its position, across the River Wey, on Wednesday, December 1. It has been giving pedestrian access from the…

Guildford Singer Wins 2021 BBC Chorister Of The Year

A member of the Guildford Cathedral Girl Choristers has won the BBC Radio 2 and Songs of Praise Young Chorister of the Year 2021. Ruby said on winning the final:…

County Council Must Find £20 million to Balance Next Year’s Budget

By Julie Armstrong Surrey residents could face a major hike in council tax as the county council seeks to plug a gap of almost £20 million to plug in its…

By-election Required to Fill Vacancy at Ash Parish Council 

By David Reading A by-election is to be held for a vacant parish council seat in Ash. Elaine Bradbrook, Electoral Services Manager at Guildford Borough Council, confirmed this week: “We…

Housing Scheme Tribute to Heroes of 1940 Tongham Bombing 

By David Reading A new housing development in Tongham, which some residents opposed, has been named “Victory Fields” as a tribute to two local men whose courage during a German…

Police Ask for the Public’s Help to Find Wanted Man

Surrey Police are appealing for the public’s help in finding wanted man Thomas Michael Cooper. Cooper, 21, from High Wycombe is described as a white man, 6’2” tall, of proportionate…

Fire Service Still Requires Improvement in All Key Areas, says Inspectorate

By Julie Armstrong local democracy reporter Surrey Fire and Rescue Service still requirements improvement three years after its last inspection, an inspectorate has said. The service still needs to get…

Normandy Village Shop And Café Hits The Jackpot With £518k Award From Surrey

By Hugh Coakley The Normandy Village Shop & Café hit the jackpot when it was awarded a huge £518,000 at the end of November 2021 to build a new shop…