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‘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…

Songs From The Shows: Musical Highlights From Stage and Screen

Sponsored article Following sell-out collaborations with the superb singers from Guildford School of Acting, Southern Pro Musica is returning again to Guildford’s Yvonne Arnaud Theatre for an evening of musical…

Lead Councillor is ‘Aware of Frustration’ Over Telephone Response Service

The lead councillor at GBC who has recently taken on responsibility for customer services has responded to complaints made by Dragon readers about poor responses to telephone enquiries. Cllr John…

Drivers Using County Roads for Airports Causing ‘Wear and Tear’ Issues

By Emily Coady-Stemp local democracy reporter A petition has been launched calling on the government for more money for road repairs to deal with the ‘wear and tear’ of drivers…

Rubens’ Blog: What Is Motivation?

Rubens King works for Surrey Choices as an employment support specialist, helping people find work experience, volunteering and paid work. He also writes giving advice on mental health issues to…

Care Provider Says Government Funding ‘An Insult’ – Carers Could Earn More Working in Lidl

By Julie Armstrong local democracy reporter The chief of a Surrey care provider says Government funding is “an insult” as carers could earn more working in Lidl. And the millions…

Six Councils Club Together to Secure the Future of Nature Reserve

By Julie Armstrong local democracy reporter Six councils have clubbed together to protect a nature reserve near Tongham and keep it open to the public.  Surrey County Council (SCC) and…