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Have You Any Clues To Horsley Robbery at Cash Point Machine?

A woman using a cash point machine on a parade of shops in Horsley was the victim of a robbery on Thursday (February 14). The 45-year-old was taking money out…

Has Henley Park Yielded Up Its Greatest Secret?

Henley Park at Normandy is a fascinating place, full of history. Following on from our review in January of John Squier’s excellent new book all about it, we now include…

Theatre: Satirical Look At Marriage When It Goes ‘Open’

Posing for publicity shots wearing very little indeed in the middle of winter is not the most enviable of pastimes, but two Herald Players gamely bared (nearly) all for the…

Alternative Routes Event Aimed At Senior School Pupils

Senior school pupils in Years 10 to 13 and their parents are invited to attend an event where they can meet employers offering degree programmes, apprenticeships and training courses. They…

Rapper Dappy Given Suspended Prison Sentence for Woodbridge Road Affray

Dino Costas Contostalvos, 25, more commonly known as ‘Dappy’, has today (February 15) been given a six-month prison sentence suspended for 18 months, following a hearing at Guildford Crown Court.…

‘Liberal Democrat Rubbish’ Council Leader Calls Claim that New Budget Is Uncaring

The leader of Guildford Borough Council (GBC), Stephen Mansbridge, vehemently defended its new budget last night against criticism that the 1.99%* council tax rise would impact unfairly on those financially…

Proceeds of Crime Money Available for Surrey Projects

Surrey-based projects which help reduce crime or the fear of crime could get a funding boost of up to £5,000 as part of a scheme that sees assets confiscated from…

Brooking’s Architectural Rescue – Thornchase School, Merrow

Architectural historian Charles Brooking writes about some of the interesting architectural fixtures and fitting he salvaged from a building being demolished in Grove Road, Merrow, that was formerly Thornchase School.…

Constitutional Hall to be Resold After Just 15 Months – Expected Profit £ .8m

A High Street building, now a shop, sold at auction by Guildford Borough Council for £1.23m just 15 months ago, is again being advertised for sale. Offers of around £2.1m…

Poor State of Guildford’s Iconic Granite Setts Makes Aldermen Ashamed

Two honourary aldermen and former mayors of Guildford want council action to fix the the granite setts in the High Street and Chapel Street. Gordon Bridger said: “One feels quite…