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Town Crier Rings His Bell to Herald Start of the Olympic Games

Guildford’s town crier and beadle David Peters has a busy day on Friday (July 27) as he plays his part at two locations to herald the start of the 2012…

Guildford to Host Women’s Lacrosse World Cup

Guildford will host the 10th Women’s Lacrosse World Cup in 2017. The event will take place at the Surrey Sports Park. Thirty nations are expected to compete. The University of…

Where Is This? No.18

By David Rose The technical college building in Park Street, although in the process of being demolished in the photo, was recognsed by a number of people last week. Click…

The Torch Was Great…Now For The Cycle Race

With the successful Olympic Torch event only a few days in the past Cllr Jen Powell, Lead Councillor for Culture and Leisure is already looking forward to the next Olympic…

Two Pints of Lager and a Job Please! New ‘Job Pub’ Initiative is Launched

A new ‘Job Pub’ initiative has been launched by Guildford MP Anne Milton. Speaking at the launch venue, the Stoke Hotel, on Friday (20 Jul) Anne said it was important…

82 Year Old Man Seriously Injured By Burglars

An 82-year-old man suffered serious injuries following an aggravated burglary at a property in the Normandy near Guildford last week. The local man was at home when two men broke…

Fund-raiser Shirley Holds The Torch

Local charity fund-raiser Shirley West, a well known celebrity in Guildford circles, was one of the lucky ones to have there photo taken with an Olympic Torch on Friday. She…

Street Art On View From The Town Bridge

Pedestrians crossing the Town Bridge over the weekend were able to view a substantial piece of street art drawn on the pavement by Riverside Walk. According to a poster attached…

See Video of Olympic Torch in the High Street

For readers who did not witness the Olympic Torch going through Guildford or for those who did and who wish to re-live the scene, The Guildford Dragon News brings you…

Town is Gripped by Olympic Torch Relay

Cycling was the best way to get around as vehicles avoided town centre David Rose’s blog on a day that will go down in Guildford’s history I hope Friday, July…