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Citizens Speak: Council Tax Rise
No one likes paying taxes but they are famously, with death, one of life’s two certainties. But what about the recently announced rise of nearly 2% in council tax? What…
Identity Theft – Who Is this Other Martin Giles?
by Martin Giles My identity has been stolen. Someone pretending to be me, using my name, address and date of birth has apparently secured a pay advance which has not…
Opinion: Grow or Die – Is That The Real Choice for Guildford?
By Martin Giles In last week’s debate on the council budget, the leader of Guildford Borough Council, Stephen Mansbridge, said that he was concerned that growth was not seen by…
Citizens Speak: The Re-opening of The Row Barge Pub
As reported in The Guildford Dragon NEWS, there was always a possible light at the end of the tunnel for the Row Barge pub and some other reports of its…
Opinion: If Telephone Bills Bring You Down Read On…
By Martin Giles Our telephone bill arrived this week. I opened it with resignation. £174. I am always surprised at how much it is and rushed to see where we…
Opinion: Mum About Town – Staying Home
The latest of our Mum About Town opinion articles written by “Towny Mummy”. This time she writes about staying at home . . . It is 9.45pm and the evening…
Citizens Speak: Same Sex Marriage
Same sex marriage is an issue that affects the whole country and the recent vote in Parliament has attracted much attention. Some strong views are held and there appears to…
Opinion: Internet Shopping Could Breathe New Life Into Our Town
Many commentators are waking up to the fact that buying goods over the internet is presenting a huge challenge to our traditional high street shops. We are living through what…
Opinion: Mum About Town – Snow!
The latest of our Mum About Town article written by “Towny Mummy”. This time she writes about the recent fall of snow . . Snow! What a great diversion from…
If You Think You Know You Are Not Paying Attention
By Martin Giles Listening to ‘Today’ on Radio 4 the other morning I heard Edwina Currie (former MP and Health Minister) say: “He (Nick Clegg on his new radio spot)…
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