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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…
Citizens Speak: The Re-opening of The Row Barge Pub
As reported in The Guildford Dragon NEWS, there was always a possible light at the end of the tunnel for the Row Barge pub and some other reports of its…
Birdwatcher’s Diary No.29
By Malcolm Fincham Wow! What a wonderful waxwing winter we are having. It has certainly has surpassed my expectations, or am I just waxwing lyrical! I had decided to take…
Pirbright Woman Duped by ‘Gas Board’ Conman
An elderly woman from Guildford was duped by a thief posing as a gas board official after he gained access to her house and made off with her credit card…
Business Confidence? Guildford Has Plenty – Despite Gloom Elsewhere
A BBC news report this week carried the headline, ‘Business confidence ‘hits new low’, says survey’. It continued: “Confidence among UK businesses hit its lowest level in at least 21…
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