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Dragon Interview: New Labour Chairman on the Crisis, It’s Impact and his New Party Leader

In the midst of the Covid-19 crisis, the Labour party has elected a new leader and Guildford Labour has a new chairman, Brian Creese. Martin Giles spoke to him to…

Wildlife Trusts’ Free Insect Friendly Gardens Guide

At a time when more people, under threat from the Covid-19 pandemic, are spending more time in their gardens (if they are lucky enough to have one), The Wildlife Trusts…

Grange Park Opera Planning to Stage Their Operatic Discovery in 2024

By Alice Fowler Guildford’s local opera house, Grange Park Opera, has discovered an unstaged work by major British composer, Sir John Tavener. One of the most acclaimed British composers of…

The Story of the Great St Catherine’s Tunnel Collapse on Saturday, March 23, 1895

The discovery of what appears to be a historic cave above the railway tunnel at St Catherine’s Hill has led historian Frank Phillipson to recall the late 19th century sand…

Police Resort to Fines and Arrests to Enforce Pandemic Restrictions

House parties, social gatherings and over 100 people sunbathing at Box Hill are just some of the breaches of the pandemic guidelines that Surrey police officers had to deal with…

Column: Life in Solitary

By Tony Edwards A light-hearted personal view of life during the coronavirus lockdown from a small study, somewhere in the Borough of Guildford… Pointless post My postman has just sprinted…

#AtHomeWithGSC

By Alice Fowler To help leaven lockdown boredom, and keep memories of happier times alive, the Guildford Shakespeare Company is offering a wealth of curated content to be enjoyed at…

Effingham’s Plough, Another Pub With No Beer, and Not Much to Cheer

Effingham’s Plough, Another Pub With No Beer, and Not Much to Cheer

Chris Dick talks to George Gillett, owner of The Plough pub in Orestan Lane, Effingham, about the impact Covid-19 is having on business. On a quiet sunny afternoon (Friday, April…

More Revelations on St Catherine’s Cave Expected Soon

A further announcement on the intriguing discovery of an ancient cave on St Catherine’s Hill is eagerly awaited by those interested in Guildford’s history. We hope to bring you more…

Bellfields Allotment Holders’ Anger Over Surveyors’ Visit

Angry allotment holders complained this week about surveyors appearing on site during the Coronavirus lockdown. The allotments in Bellfields have been earmarked for closure as part of the Weyside Urban…