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Safety Repairs Slammed After Two More Hangings At Mental Health Unit

By Julie Armstrong local democracy reporter The mental health unit co-located with St Peter’s Hospital, Chertsey, is making urgent safety improvements six months after two male patients hanged themselves in…

Another Rise in Covid-19 Figures in Guildford and County But Still Low Nationally

By Martin Giles Despite a continuing sharp rise of Covid-19 infections in Guildford borough and the county, virus-related hospital admissions and deaths in Surrey remain at low levels relative to…

Elmbridge Council Reacts to Covid Tier 2 Status

By Julie Armstrong local democracy reporter Elmbridge’s council leader has warned residents to be prepared: higher Covid-19 restrictions could be long-term. It was announced on Thursday (Oct 15) that the…

‘People Working From Home Has Changed Our Business’ Says Stationers Biddles

By Hugh Coakley Biddles, the stationers in Ward Street in Guildford was in buoyant mood today as the final member of staff returned back to the business, six months after…

Woman Driver in Guildford Crash Last Month Dies in Hospital

Police are still seeking witnesses to single-car collision in Guildford on Wednesday, September 30, that has resulted in the death of the woman driver last week. Her family is being…

Guildford’s Street Angels Leader Chris Britton Awarded BEM

Guildford Street Angels leader Chris Britton has been awarded the British Empire Medal (BEM) in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list. The award for Mr Britton, chair of Guildford Town Centre…

County Council Back in Surrey Again, Opening Reigate HQ in New Year

By Julie Armstrong local democracy reporter Surrey’s council headquarters will be back in the county next year for the first time in more than half a century. The new HQ,…

Woking Council Leader Quits, More Cooperative Approach Pledged

David Bittleston has suddenly stepped down as leader of Woking Borough Council this week and replaced by Conservative colleague Ayesha Azad (Heathlands). He said he had planned to retire in…

SCC to Withdraw Prudential RideLondon Cycling Support After Reduced 2021 Event

The long-term future of the Prudential RideLondon-Surrey cycling event is doubtful. The county council is likely to withdraw support after next year, a final decision to be made by Cabinet…

Council Opens Up Free Parking For Disabled in Town Centre

The borough council is removing all temporary barriers blocking disabled parking spaces on the High Street and clarifying conditions to help the vulnerable. Cllr Julia McShane, lead for the Community,…