- Stay Connected
Socialize
Abraham Lincoln
If given the truth, the people can be depended upon to meet any national crisis...
Guildford news...
for Guildford people, brought to you by Guildford reporters - Guildford's own news service
Hint of Plan to Turn House of Fraser Store Into High Street Hotel
By Martin Giles A proposal to convert the upper floors of the House of Fraser department store on Guildford High Street to a hotel is being investigated by a mystery…
Make Every Drop Count, Says Thames Water as Heatwave Spreads Across South-East
Thames Water is asking everyone to make every drop count with temperatures set to soar again over the weekend. Hot weather and people with more time at home than usual…
Approval for More Ash Houses Raises Further Infrastructure Overstretch Concerns
By David Reading Detailed plans for 154 new homes near Ash Station have been approved by Guildford Borough Council’s planning committee. Outline permission had already been given and the details…
Repeat Bike Thief Caught on Guildford CCTV is Jailed
A Godalming man has been sentenced to 10 months behind bars for bike thefts across Guildford. Marti Shearman, of no fixed address, was arrested on Saturday (August 1), in Guildford…
Ripley Village Unites to Show Faith in Its Future Business
By Martin Giles A new business association is to “launch” Ripley. The idea is to combine all the businesses, organisations and events to promote the village and “champion everything that…
Lib Dem Harwood Says Sorry For ‘Rant’ Accusing Planning Members of Disdain For Officers
A Lib Dem councillor has apologised for erupting in a “rant”, accusing fellow Planning Committee members of treating council officers “with such disdain that [they were] creating unhealthy and… abusive…
Brooklands Museum Welcomes Back Visitors
Brooklands Museum at Weybridge, home to stunning collections of motor-racing and aviation history, is open again. BOB McSHEE has visited and reports on what’s on offer. On entering the museum…
High Street Swimsuit Showdown to Protest Lido Lockdown
By Martin Giles Thirty stalwart Friends of Guildford Lido stripped off to their bathing suits on Saturday (August 1) on Guildford High Street to protest the council decision to keep…
Guildford’s Street Angels Are Back In Town
After an enforced break due to coronavirus, the Guildford Street Angels project has resumed its friendly night-time patrols, providing a calming presence and a listening ear to people socialising in…
Tories Object After Council Calls Halt to Town Centre Upgrades
By Martin Giles A borough council decision to axe upgrades of Swan Lane, Chapel Street and Castle Street in the town centre has been attacked by the Guildford Conservative Association…
Recent Comments