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Police Say: ‘Remember 999 Is For Emergencies – Not Calling A Cab’

“It’s Christmas and I’m smashed out of my nuts – get me a cab home?” was a 999 call received on Christmas Eve by a Surrey Police call handler. Improper…

Two Fatal Road Accidents On Local Roads In Past 24 Hours

Two men, one in his 60s the other in his 70s, have died on local roads over the past 24 hours. Surrey Police is appealing for witnesses following a fatal…

Royal Surrey Staff Who Will Be Working Over Christmas

While most people are tucking into their turkey on Christmas Day, some staff will, of course, remain on duty at the Royal Surrey County Hospital. For many doctors, nurses, midwives,…

Bishop Commented Cathedral Could Close Without Money From Stag Hill Development

The Bishop of Guildford, the Rt Revd Andrew Watson, in a planning application comment sent in January (2016) to Guildford Borough Council (GBC), said that there is “every likelihood” that Guildford…

Guildford Police Issued With Body Worn Cameras

Surrey Police introduced body worn cameras to its Guildford and Waverley area policing teams this week (commencing December 21). Over 150 personal issue cameras have been distributed to frontline officers…

Bus Station’s Future To Be Considered By Council Executive

Guildford Borough Council (GBC) is to consider the future of the town’s bus station at its next Executive meeting on January 3 (2017). GBC are known to have been negotiating…

Pop Up Village Balloon Pops Up in Denmark

A promotional balloon advertising Guildford’s new Pop Up Village has been found 600 miles away in Denmark. Ole Villemos, a retired teacher, wrote in earlier today (Dec 22) to say:…

Dragon Book Review: The Darkroom Boy – Local Lad Does Good!

The Darkroom Boy – 40 Years in Fleet Street is a fascinating autobiography by local boy, Roger Allen. It is incredible that a chance meeting with his schoolteacher ended up with him…

Jackson & Rye – A New Restaurant In Town

A new restaurant has opened in Guildford, just past the Royal Grammar School in the Upper High Street. Jackson & Rye’s menu offers good home cooked American-style food served all day…

Carols On The Green At Wood Street Village

By Bob McShee Carols were sung around the Maypole on Wood Street Village Green last Saturday night (December 18). The Maypole had been lit up with approximately 6,000 LED lights falling in the…