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Remembering Guildford Men Who Fought And Died At The Battle of The Somme

The Battle of the Somme began this day (July 1) exactly 100 years ago. It was one of the most infamous battles of the First World War and lasted until November 18, 1916. It claimed nearly one…

Message from a Somme Casualty’s Great Nephew Leads to Special Memorial Service

A message from a great nephew of a local soldier, killed in the Battle of the Somme 100 years ago, has led to a special memorial service held on Thursday…

Railway Station Plan Rejected and ‘Should be Shunted Into A Siding’

A controversial planning application for the redevelopment of Guildford railway station was refused on Wednesday (June 29) by Guildford Borough Council’s (GBC) planning committee. Following advice from their planning officers…

New Bishop Walks To Canterbury For Her Consecration Service

By Drew Lernihan A new bishop within the Diocese of Guildford took a 70-mile walk from Dorking to Canterbury for her consecration that took place on Wednesday, June 29. The Revd…

Did You See a Serious Collision at Tongham?

A serious collision on the A331 at the junction with the A31 in Tongham around 11.10am today (June 29) left a male driver trapped. He was freed by the emergency…

Young School Gardeners Celebrate Bloom Awards

By Drew Lernihan Talented young gardeners celebrated their achievements at the Guildford in the Bloom’s School Awards. One of the schools taking part, Shalford Pre-school, took the spot for the overall…

‘Guildford Stands Together’ Event Affirms Borough’s Welcome To All

Concerns about anti-foreigner sentiment, following the EU referendum, brought together around 200 Guildford residents, including many EU nationals, at Tunsgate on Tuesday, June 28. Melanie Hancox said she had been…

Groups And Organisations Make Bids For Grants Under Council’s Project Aspire Scheme

Groups and organisations keen for a share of money from Guildford Borough Council to improve and enhance communities in the Westborough and Stoke wards pitched their ideas on Monday evening. Each explained the nature of…

Service To Commemorate Battle Of The Somme

A short commemorative service will be held at St Mary’s Church at Perry Hill, Worplesdon, at 7.30am on Friday morning, July 1. The time being 100 years since the exact zero…

Missing Woman Found

Missing Woman Found

A woman from Woking who was reported missing earlier yesterday (27 June), has been found safe and well. Ann-Marie Grout, 50, was last seen around 8am when she left home…