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Do You Recognise These? Appeal Follows Burglary in Onslow Village

Thousands of pounds-worth of tools and antiques were stolen in a burglary in Curling Vale, Onslow Village, Guildford, on Tuesday, April 9. The thieves struck through the rear of the…

Five Convicted in ‘County Lines’ Drug-dealing in Guildford

Five people were convicted of drug-dealing in Guildford on Friday, (April 12, 2019) after undercover officers gathered evidence of illegal county lines operations. Theo Beckford, 20, of no fixed address,…

Sun Shines On a Greenbelt Group Candidate Out Canvassing

The Guildford Dragon NEWS continues reporting on how candidates and party supporters are canvassing potential voters for the council election on May 2, 2019. All of the parties represented on…

Is Social Media a Menace or a ‘Key Tool’ For Civilised Society?

By Rebecca Curley local democracy reporter with additional content by The Guildford Dragon NEWS Is social media a menace to civilised society? That was the question posed to one Surrey…

Royal Surrey Frailty Care Team Up For Top BMJ Initiative Award

A Royal Surrey County Hospital team that has saved almost £2 million by reducing the amount of time frail older people have to spend in hospital by about a quarter,…

New Feature Series: Guildford Cathedral’s Fascinating Hidden Spaces Are Revealed

by Hugh Coakley Loved or loathed, Guildford’s Cathedral Church of the Holy Spirit is a monumental building, both inside and out, which we who live in Guildford would miss hugely…

Surrey Police Targeting Drivers Who Use Mobile Phones

Drivers using mobile phones in Surrey are being targeted as part of a national campaign to eradicate one of the chief causes of serious collisions. The National Police Chiefs’ Council…

‘Tired and emotional’ Councillor Upsets Parish AGM

By Chris Dick Usually, the Effingham Parish Council annual general meeting is a quiet, orderly, well-mannered affair but the one on Tuesday, April 9 was unexpectedly lively. Mr James Nicholls,…

Youth Climate Change Protest In Town Centre

By Hugh Coakley Guildford town centre today (April 12, 2019) had a noisy and enthusiastic protest by young people against climate change. Chanting: “No more coal, no more oil, keep…

Planned Changes to Fire Service Are Not Led by Politicians, Councillor Says

By Rebecca Curley local democracy reporter Politicians did not plan proposed changes to Surrey Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS), a senior councillor has said, to reassure residents concerned about safety…