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Guildford Borough Sets 3.29% Rise In Council Tax As Government Slashes Its Grant

Council tax payers in Guildford will see their bills rise by 3.29% of the portion set by the borough council. That works out at £5 per year for a Band D…

Will You Sleep Rough So Others Don’t Have To?

YMCA Guildford, part of YMCA DownsLink Group, is looking for local heroes to sleep out under the stars on Friday, March 18, and raise vital funds for its work with disadvantaged…

Affordable Homes’ At Wisley ‘New Town’ Would Cost First-Time Buyers £250,000

The Wisley Action Group (WAG) has claimed that the minimum price of ‘affordable homes’ within the proposed ‘new town’ at Wisley would be “an incredible” £250,000. WAG understands that this…

Retiring Town Guides Clock Up A Total of 90 Years’ Service

Four of Guildford’s town guides are retiring after leading walks uncovering Guildford’s heritage for a combined 90 years between them. Daphne Padfield, Gill Williams, Tessa Johnson and Diana Cobbett have…

Rita ‘Feels Like A Queen’ At Her 100th Birthday Celebration Party

It’s a special occasion when you celebrate your 100th birthday and Rita Goddard certainly enjoyed a very special party to mark the milestone moment. Rita’s family and friends gathered on Saturday, February 6,…

The Dragon Says: EU – In Or Out?

The referendum to decide whether the UK stays in the European Union looms closer. It could be as early as June this year. It will be one of the most…

Beekeeper’s Notes February 2016 – Is It Bees, Honey Or Money?

By Hugh Coakley The Lord made the bees And the bees made honey The Lord made man And man made money Did the English folk song get it right? Are…

Back To The Future For Film Buffs At Ewbank’s Auction February 11-12

Ewbank’s upcoming auction is set to take film buffs Back to the Future with the discovery of a previously unseen poster for the iconic sci-fi adventure comedy classic. The unused…

Protesters Gather ‘To Save’ Newlands Corner Saying ‘No’ To County Council’s Plans

Protesters gathered at Newlands Corner on Sunday (January 24) to voice their anger at Surrey County Council’s proposals for improvements at the beauty spot. The noisy protest called for the county council…

Residents Meet Over Fears For Cathedral Hill Homes Plan

More than 60 people attended a meeting to hear about plans to build homes on the eastern and southern slopes of Stag Hill beside Guildford Cathedral. Linden Homes’ planning application is…