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Word On The Street: Anger, Frustration and Uncertainty is the Reaction To Lockdown

By Hugh Coakley People in Guildford today (November 2) were reacting to the government’s announcement over the weekend for another national lockdown. Some expressed support for the government position but…

County’s Emergency Forum Ready to Back Residents and Businesses in New Lockdown

Surrey’s Local Resilience Forum (SLRF) is supporting residents and businesses across the county in dealing with the latest Covid-19 restrictions announced by the Prime Minister yesterday (October 31). The Forum,…

Another Record Breaking Month for The Dragon

The Guildford Dragon NEWS had another record-breaking month in October. There were over 175,000 page views and 71,000 visitors. During October we also saw the 2020 page views figure pass…

Giant Hunting Spiders Once Feared Extinct Discovered on Surrey MoD Site

After more than 25 years without a sighting, some of Britain’s largest and most endangered spiders have been rediscovered on a Ministry of Defence (MoD) training area in Surrey. Surrey…

Updated: ‘Please Don’t Have Pre-lockdown Parties’ Says Council Leader Bigmore

By Martin Giles Guildford’s council leader has warned that non-compliance with new lockdown rules risks extending the length of the pandemic. Guildford’s MP, Angela Richardson later emphasised that the decision…

Make Sure Your Bonfire Night Goes Off With a Very Safe Bang This Year

With so many organised firework displays for Halloween and Bonfire Night cancelled this year due to Covid-19, urgent safety warnings have been issued by the county council. Last year, in…

Notice: Brand New After-dark Illuminated Trail At Polesden Lacey

Deep in the Surrey Hills, the Edwardian gardens at the National Trust’s Polesden Lacey form the perfect setting for this new, after-dark experience. This country retreat, only four miles from…

Entries Welcomed For Guildford Innovations Awards, Going Online This Year

This year, the celebrated Guildford Innovation Awards will move online on Thursday, December 17. This virtual version, delivered by the borough council with long-term partners Surrey University and Surrey Research…

Work Starts On Canal’s Latest Restoration Project

The Wey & Arun Canal Trust has begun work on a major restoration project within its Surrey length. The two- to three-year ambitious project will be largely carried out by…

Borough Charges For Pest Control To Start Next Summer

Starting next July, borough residents will have to pay for rat and mice control, but it will remain free for those on income benefits. At present, Guildford is the only…