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Letter: A Sad Day for Democracy

From Tony Edwards Councillor Stephen Mansbridge wore a suitably solemn expression. Did his eyelids flicker for a fleeting moment, fighting back a tear? Just for a second, had we seen…

Focus Is On Brownfield Sites Says Council In Wake Of New Assessments and Vision Plans

Guildford Borough Council says it “aims to provide as many homes as is appropriately possible on previously developed land in the town centre, urban areas and villages”, as it published…

Letter: A Chance for Germany to Win?

From Laurence Hodge The EU heads of government, meeting in Ypres for their latest round of horse-trading, chose a venue that has powerful associations for member states but none, obviously,…

The Dragon Says: Conservative Party Turmoil – Do They Take Us For Fools?

You can’t fool all the people, all the time: Abraham Lincoln. The big local news is that Alan Young has left his leadership of the Guildford Conservative Association (GCA), larded…

Sanofi Staff Get On Their Bikes For Teenage Cancer Trust

Guildford-based business Sanofi, has achieved over £180,000 total fundraising for teenagers with cancers after the Sanofi Challenge Midsummer bike ride raised £5,000 in aid of Teenage Cancer Trust. Seventy riders got…

Plan To Redevelop Former Hotel Site Gets Go-ahead

Planning permission has been granted for the development of nine, two-bedroom apartments on the site of Quinn’s Hotel in Epsom Road, Guildford. Regional planning manager James Amos of developer Shanley Homes said: “We would…

New Campaign To Rid Borough Of Dog Mess

As part of a campaign to encourage dog owners to clear up after their pet, Guildford Borough Council’s dog warden is spray painting dog poo bright red in hot spots…

Local Regiment Exercises its Right to March Through the Town

Guildford’s local army regiment exercised its freedom of the town yesterday (Saturday, June 28) by parading in the High Street with bayonets fixed, colours flying and band playing. The Princess of…

Castle Green Bowling Club’s Latest Results

By Colin Summerhayes Results: Tuesday, June 10, Castle Green Men’s team away versus Astolat in the Tuesday Triples League: Castle Green lost by 16, with 29 to  Astolat’s 45. R.…

Queen Tribute Band’s Fundraising Gig For Halow Project

Queen tribute band, Forever Queen, will be playing at the Keystone pub, Portsmouth Road, Guildford on Saturday, June 28, to raise funds for the halow project. The Portsmouth-based band have been performing…