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Friends and Family Pay Tribute to Bishop Andrew at Moving Funeral Service

Hundreds of mourners gathered at Guildford Cathedral on Monday (March 23) and across satellite services to give thanks for the life of the Bishop, the Rt Rev’d Andrew Watson, who…

GBC Now Given Top Grade for Housing Management

By Emily Dalton local democracy reporter A Surrey council has become the first in the country to jump from a low rating to the top grade for its housing services,…

Are You Ready for the May Elections? What Is Changing? Are You Registered?

By Emily Dalton On Thursday, May 7, 2026, voters across Surrey will not just be picking councillors, they will be helping build an entirely new way their local area is…

Council Secures High Court Injunction to Halt Unlawful Development at Wanborough Fields

Guildford Borough Council has successfully obtained a High Court injunction to prevent further unauthorised development at Wanborough Fields. The injunction applies to named individuals, and also to ‘persons unknown’ including…

Proposal to Twin Epsom & Ewell with Bucha, Ukraine

By Emily Dalton local democracy reporter Epsom and Ewell has taken the first step towards twinning with a Ukrainian town. Epsom & Ewell councillors have backed plans to explore a…

Have Your Say on Policing in Surrey

Have Your Say on Policing in Surrey

Surrey residents are invited to have their say on crime and policing where they live as the Policing Your Community roadshow returns in May. Police and Crime Commissioner Lisa Townsend…

Woking Asset Sale

By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter Woking Borough Council sell-off off its flagship regeneration projects  – including the town’s new Hilton Hotel and shopping centres to private investors to claw…

Outgoing County Council Leader Accuses Lib Dem MPs of Political Point-scoring

By Emily Dalton local democracy reporter Tensions boiled over in the council chamber as outgoing Surrey County Council leader Cllr Tim Oliver defended his administration and staff against accusations from…

Further Work To Be Carried Out on Portsmouth Direct Line March 28 – April 2

Network Rail will carry out the next phase of signalling and track upgrades later this month. While this work takes place, buses will replace trains between Havant, Fareham and Portsmouth…

Feature: Guildford Town Centre Shops Adapt as Cafés Boom and Vacancies Fall

By Hugh Coakley Guildford town centre continues to change as evolving shopping habits reshape the mix of businesses along its historic streets. There are nearly as many cafés as clothes…