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Letter: Is The Draft Local Plan Questionnaire A Disgrace?

From Ben Paton The Dragon Says article Silly Questions? Don’t Worry – Tell the Council Your Views Anyway is the voice of common sense. Guildford Borough Council (GBC) should take…

Guildford Burglar Gets Four Years

A Guildford burglar, who broke into a house and was confronted by the 70-year-old woman occupant, has been sentenced to four years in prison following conviction at Guildford Crown Court…

Student Satisfaction Puts Surrey In UK’s Top Eight

The University of Surrey has been ranked eighth out of 135 institutions in the latest National Student Survey (NSS), achieving an overall satisfaction rating of 91%. This compares with an overall…

Recent Influx of Counterfeit Currency In Guildford – New Pens Could Help Detection

An influx of counterfeit banknotes in Guildford has caused Experience Guildford, Banham Security and Surrey Police to partner up and find ways of countering the criminal threat. The partnership is…

Letter: In Praise of Former University Vice Chancellor

From Bernard Parke I am sure that many Guildfordians will remember the late Professor Anthony Kelly with great affection for his remarkable dedication to his work in helping to create…

A Great Place That Helps To Bring People Together

Journalist Anna Valentina is from Russia and currently living in Guildford. Through the Guildford Volunteer Centre she is writing news and features for the Joining In! project’s website that supports community…

The Dragon Says: Silly Questions? Don’t Worry – Tell the Council Your Views Anyway

Imagine you are a Guildford Borough councillor. Imagine, and this might be a bit tougher, you really want to represent your constituents views on the Draft Local Plan – not…

Green Belt Group Will Not Stand in Borough Council By-election

A Guildford Greenbelt Group (GGG) spokesperson said last night (August 11) that the “GreenBelt Party” will not be fielding a candidate at the by-election for Lovelace ward, announced following the…

Letter: A281 Flooding Reveals Poor Maintenance and a Shabby Borough

From M. Bedforth I am writing regarding the A281 flooding on Sunday (August 10). Not so long ago, Surrey County Council (SCC) laid special drainpipes to take excess surface water…

Where Is This? No.122

By David Rose A good many replies to last week’s mysteries – the vintage photo showing the junction of Farnham Road and Bridge Street near the entrance to the railway…