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Anonymous Leaflet Fuels Residents’ Fear of Green Belt Development

Angry residents, concerned by rumours of development plans for green belt fields adjoining Fairlands estate, confronted local councillors on Friday night (September 27) in a packed community hall. An anonymous…

The Dragon Says: A Day of Shame For Guildford

For once, the ‘extraordinary’ council meeting lived up to its billing. Out of the ordinary it was on Tuesday (September 24). And there was only one item on the agenda,…

Police Ask for Vigilence Following Burglaries in Merrow

Police in Guildford are urging residents to be vigilant following two burglaries in Duncan Drive, Merrow. The first incident occurred at around 7.30pm on Thursday September 19 when someone broke…

Funds Roll In At Macmillan Coffee Mornings

The annual Macmillan Cancer Support’s World’s Biggest Coffee Morning took place on Friday at a number of venues across Guildford. A fantastic £1,065 was raised at the Holiday Inn at…

Council Confirms Reorganistion Is Being Considered

Rumours circulating about proposals to restructure Guildford Borough Council would appear to have some basis in fact. A council spokesperson, when asked if they were true, said: “We can confirm…

Good Reasons To Become A Friend Of Guildford School Of Acting

By Carol Norris, secretary of the GSA Friends Guildford Dragon readers may have seen a piece about Daniel Boys one of the UK’s brightest emerging musical theatre talents and a…

Thumbs Up For Council’s Tidy Up Scheme

Overgrown alleyways and dusty signs have a new lease of life, thanks to a clean-up scheme this summer by Guildford Borough Council. The Tidy Up campaign asked parish councils and ward councillors to nominate…

Timeless Guildford – More Problems With Our Iconic Guildhall Clock

Guildford is timeless. Or so it appears if you approach the Guildhall from the top of the High Street. This week workers have been observed dismantling the upper side clock…

Closure of A3 Northbound on Saturday Night For Bridge Repairs

The Highways Agency has announced the northbound A3 at Guildford will be closed for bridge maintenance overnight this Saturday (September 28). It says that repairs to the bridge parapet [close…

Cathedral Considers Selling Land At Stag Hill For Housing In Bid For Financial Stability

Guildford Cathedral is considering selling some of its land on Stag Hill for housing, as part of a seven-year plan for financial stability. The new Dean, the Very Rev’d Dianna…