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Where Is This? No.92

By David Rose Plenty of good replies to last week’s mystery pictures. The vintage view being from the roof garden of Harvey’s department store (now House of Fraser), dating to…

Green Belt Petitions Cause Heated Debate – But No Change To Council Position

Calls by the Save Hogs Back and the Keep West Horsley in the Green Belt campaigns, to remove potential development areas from Local Plan consultations now, were rejected by Guildford…

Birdwatcher’s Diary No.53

By Malcolm Fincham With great optimism and having spent my past two diary reports out of the Guildford area, I decided to start the new year with my feet firmly…

Tell The Council Your Views On Polling Stations

Do you have an opinion on your local polling station? Do you have any suggestions for new venues? Guildford Borough Council is asking local people to think about these and…

Retired Firefighter’s Tip Off Leads To Exciting Archaeological Finds

Archaeologists can thank a retired firefighter from Guildford whose tip off has resulted in them finding 2,400 rare flints dating back 14,000 years – right where the town’s new fire…

Council Ask For Volunteers to Join North Street ‘Panel’

Local people with knowledge of planning, retail, transport, property or sustainability are invited by Guildford borough Council (GBC) to join their new North Street Advisory Panel. A council spokesperson said: “The…

Letter: It’s Time Someone Looked At What The University’s Contribution Really Is

From Karen Stevens Save Hogs Back Campaigner Mr Melly talks about getting “some facts straight”, but then goes on to say that “the university and its Research Park generated £1.4…

Letter: University Development Is What Guildford Needs

From Gordon Bridger Hon Alderman Mr Melly’s valuable account of the huge and socially profitable development of the university and the importance of a knowledge based economy should be a…

Teddy Bear Shop Organises Support for Syrian Children

Watching the images of over three million Syrian children suffering the trauma of living in a war torn country, not to mention the 1 million living in refugee camps, local…

Letter: If You Value Our Green Belt Speak Up Now

From Bernard Parke Hon Aldermen Much has been written by your correspondents regarding the threat to our valuable metropolitan green belt. It is of utmost importance to the quality of…