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Updated: Stoke Road Closure Expected to Continue for At Least Another Week

By Martin Giles See update below An emergency closure of the busy Stoke Road is expected to continue for at least another week, according to workmen on site, but they…

Woking Launches Public Survey on Cuts

By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter Council tax could go up and funding for leisure centres, community halls and the Lightbox gallery potentially stopped altogether – according to a new…

As Planning Decision Looms Wisley Protesters Gather to Send Their Message

By Martin Giles Over 100 protesters gathered on Ripley Green today to make their opposition to the proposed development of the former Wisley Airfield known. The planning application from Taylor…

Two Men Stabbed in Park Street – Police Appeal for Witnesses

Two men in their twenties were left with serious stab wounds after an incident in the early hours of Saturday morning (July 8). Police were flagged down at 3.55am on…

Surrey Police Campaign Finds 200 Who Forgot to Belt Up

Over 200 seatbelt offences were identified in Surrey during the recent national seatbelt campaign. Between June 5 – 25, Surrey officers were supporting the National Police Chief Council-led campaign. They…

Woking Auditors Confirm Timeline for ‘Deep Dive’

By Emily Coady-Stemp local democracy reporter Auditors have outlined a timetable for a “deep dive review” into Woking’s finances, admitting they don’t know what they will find as they look…

Reckless Driver Put Behind Bars for Five Years

A 22-year-old man is facing over five years behind bars this week after he pleaded guilty to several driving offences. Casey Lewis Block, of Pagham, West Sussex, appeared at Guildford…

Guildford Conservatives Suspend Member Because of His Letter to The Dragon

By Martin Giles A former Conservative borough councillor has been suspended from the party because of a letter he sent to The Guildford Dragon NEWS. Dennis Paul, who represented Holy…

Fire Chief ‘Cannot Fathom’ Why Bonfires Are Lit When There Is a Risk of Wildfires

By Emily Coady-Stemp local democracy reporter Surrey’s fire chief has hit out at people who have bonfires when there is a risk of wildfires saying he “cannot fathom” why they…

Woking’s Finances Compared with Three Other Challenged Surrey Councils

By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter The scale of the financial problems unearthed by initial forensic exams of Woking Borough Council’s left many shocked. The council’s accounts had not been…