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Book Launch Unites Former Railwaymen For Plenty of Chat

A number of former railwaymen were among those who popped into Guildford Museum for the launch of a new book about life on the railways in the days of steam…

Warning After Pensioner Is Targeted In Attempted Distraction Burglary

Residents in Guildford are being advised to be extra vigilant following an attempted distraction burglary in the York Road area in which suspects claimed to be from a water company.…

Claire’s Column – From Little Acorns…

Claire’s Column – From Little Acorns…

In this regular monthly column – a must read for all those interested in Guildford business – Claire Dee reports on Surrey’s reputation as an entrepreneurial hotspot Last week (November…

University Gets £7m from BP to Fund New Petroleum Centre

The chemistry department at the University of Surrey has received £7 million to fund the new Centre for Petroleum and Surface Chemistry (BP-CPSC) from oil giant BP. The investment will…

Making Sure The Old Rambling Roses in Guildford, Western Australia Keep Blooming

From Guildford, Western Australia, Barbara Dundas writes… An old rose hedge dating to around 1851-52 still survives in Guildford, although accidental spraying had decimated the stock. The Guildford Association organised…

How Will The New Waitrose Look And Why?

Guildford will be getting a new Waitrose store, subject to final approval by Eric Pickles, the relevant the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government. But what will it…

Film Company’s Interest in Evolving Spike Heritage Centre

The Spike Heritage Centre in Charlotteville, Guildford, has been contacted by a film company interested in making a series of workhouse / Poor Law based programmes at the restored building.…

GBC Executive Confirms Closure of Guildford Philharmonic within Six Months

By Gill Perkins After much heated debate, Guildford Borough Council has confirmed the decision to end its direct provision of Guildford Philharmonic Orchestra from March 2013. It’s a move that…

Guildford Diocese Welcomes Announcement of New Archbishop of Canterbury

The Bishop of Guildford has welcomed the news that the Rt Rev’d Justin Welby will become the new Archbishop of Canterbury and head of the Anglican Church. The Rt Rev’d Christopher…

Modeller Seeks Details Of Buildings In And Around Guildford Railway Station

By David Rose As developers and contractors wait to descend upon Guildford to build the latest projects here – such as the new Waitrose store, an additional park and ride…