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Surrey Council Leader Says Area Is ‘Not Suitable for Single Male Asylum Seekers’
By Emily Dalton local democracy reporter Spelthorne council is now turning to hiring a senior lawyer after a fiery debate over the future of a hotel which is set to…
Blocks of Flats Up To Six Storeys Proposed for Farnham
By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter “Oppressive” plans to build a “sheer wall” on the “gateway to Farnham” have been deferred. Developers CR Properties Limited had hoped to create 159…
‘Jog On’ Initiative Important to Tackle Violence Against Women Says PCC
Emily Dalton local democracy reporter Surrey’s Police and Crime Commissioner has said the “vitriolic” abuse she faced online, after an anti-catcalling trial campaign went viral, shows why tackling violence against…
More National Flags Spotted in Bellfields
By Martin Giles More national flags have been spotted in Guildford Borough, this time by a Dragon reader who was concerned that they might be intimidating and give the impression…
‘Amazing’ Turnaround Allows Leisure Facilities in Woking to Continue
By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter A surprising new management contract for Woking’s leisure centres, which had been under threat of closure due the council’s crushing bankruptcy, has been agreed…
‘All Year Round Swimming’ at Guildford Lido
From October 1, Guildford’s iconic 1930s outdoor pool will be welcoming swimmers to take the plunge all year round, rain or shine. Traditionally, the Lido has only been open during…
Yet More Disruption for Godstone Residents
By Emily Dalton local democracy reporter Godstone residents are angry over suddenly announced gasworks on a “major cut through’’, warning the closures could turn traffic into a nightmare and hit…
Comment: What Will the Guildford By-election Tell Us?
By Martin Giles The by-election called following resignation of Fiona Davidson, the former R4GV county councillor for Guildford South East, is the first opportunity to test the political temperature in…
Do You Have a Short Story Inside You? If So, Get Writing To Win a Prize
Entries have already started arriving for our short story competition, which we are running in conjunction with Paper Moon, Guildford’s new independent bookstore. A prize worth £100 is up for…
Updated: Opera On the Balcony Goes Under – But the Show Goes On
By Martin Giles Guildford Fringe’s “Opera On the Balcony” will become “Opera under the Balcony” this year due to safety concerns preventing the balcony’s use. See Nick Wyschna’s message below.…
I'm living well for nothing at all! (See: No Trifling Matter: Magpie Trapped in Godalming Sainsbury’s)
Next stop, Debt Chasm! (See: We Should All Be Outraged About the Failure to Deal with Legacy Debt)
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