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Nine Storeys Proposed for Debenhams Replacement ‘St Mary’s Wharf’

By Hugh Coakley The apartment buildings that will replace Debenhams will be eight and nine storeys high if the proposals from developer Native Land progress as planned. And the chair…

Guildford Kayaker Wins Another Olympic Medal

Guildford’s Liam Heath claimed bronze in a photo finish in the defence of his Olympic men’s kayak single 200m title. Liam, who has now won medals at three consecutive Games,…

Push for Residents to Have Say on Plans for 4,500 Woking Town Centre Homes

By Julia Armstrong local democracy reporter Residents will be asked for their views on thousands of new homes planned for Woking town centre – a year after work got under…

Most Businesses Say a University Degree is Unimportant

By Alexander Cardozo work experience reporter Who cares if you have a degree? According to a YouGov report, 56% of businesses say that a job candidate’s degree is generally not…

Covid Update: Has the Third Wave Peaked?

By Martin Giles Pandemic watchers will be hoping that this week’s sharp decline in new Covid infections in Guildford and across Surrey is a sign that the third wave of…

Former Tory Councillor to be Interviewed by the BBC About Her Election Defeat

An interview with a  former county councillor is expected to be broadcast tonight on the BBC’s News at Ten. Julie Iles, who was a Conservative county councillor for The Horsleys…

Surrey Police Sergeant Found Guilty of Common Assault

A Surrey Police officer was found guilty of common assault yesterday (28 July) following a trial at Brighton Magistrates’ Court. Sergeant Terry Fry, 54, who was a Guildford neighbourhood team…

Wanborough Village Hall Transformed As Fully Accessible Venue

Wanborough Village Hall has been transformed during lockdown with a new ramp and porch and refurbished toilets. The hall’s trustees say the £35,000 needed for the works were raised after…

Surrey Children Waited Up To 13 Months for Mental Health Support Before Covid Pandemic

By Julie Armstrong local democracy reporter Children in Surrey were waiting well over a year to see a mental health specialist – and that was before the coronavirus pandemic fully…

Guildford Named as a ‘Knife-edge’ Seat in YouGov Poll of the ‘Blue Wall’

Guildford is one of the “blue wall” Conservative seats that could be threatened by the unpopularity of Tory policies, according to a YouGov poll. It is one of 16 South…