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The Dragon Says: Major Decisions On Guildford’s Future Must Be Made By Full Council

Democracy is the cornerstone of our country. Local democracy is a vital element. It requires that major decisions about the future of our town must be taken in full council…

Where Is This? No.24

By David Rose Several readers had no trouble at all correctly identifying last week’s images. The vintage picture showed the Church Acre Ironworks in Leapale Lane and the mystery date…

Letter: Livestock Returning to The Mount

From Bernard Parke Hon Alderman The Parks and Countryside Services of Guildford Borough Council have announced that they about to re-introduce sheep and cattle to graze on the Mount once…

Birdwatcher’s Diary No.17

[thethe-image-slider name=”Birdwatcher’s Diary 17″] By Malcolm Fincham An end to the month of August brought a second full moon, often referred to as a blue moon (in name only) because…

Teenage Cancer Trust Addresses Guildford Businessmen

Six teenagers are diagnosed with cancer every day in Great Britain, Teenage Cancer Trust (TCT) told Surrey’s BEST Business Group at the YMCA last week. Anna Wemyss, TCT Regional Fund-raiser…

Holy Communion in Elizabethan Style at St Mary’s Church

Holy Communion at St Mary’s Church in Guildford was conducted a little differently recently – using the 1552 Prayer Book, with the congregation singing metrical psalms set to music by…

Thefts of Gardening Machinery, Golf Equipment and Sat Navs

Thefts in which a range of items from gardening and golf equipment to jewellery and vehicle satellite navigation systems (sat navs) have taken place across Guildford during the past two…

Letter: ‘Shocked and Appalled’ at GBC Executive’s Behaviour

From Dr Mary Alexander I am shocked and appalled that GBC’s Executive was preparing to act illegally, apparantly, by accepting the Interim Town Centre Framework on Thursday evening [6 Aug].…

Tour of Britain Cycle Race Coming to Guildford This Week

By Flora Windebank Bradley Wiggins and other top class cyclists will once again be pedalling along local roads next weekend. Before Surrey towns can draw breath following the intense excitement…

Murder Victim Worked in Guildford’s Research Park

Saad Al-Hilli the man murdered in SE France, along with his wife and her mother, worked at Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd, in Guildford’s research park, near the Royal Surrey County…