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Thousands See Olympic Torch Pass Through Guildford

Guildford gave a tremendously warm welcome to the Olympic Torch as it was carried through the streets of Guildford on Friday evening. Thousands lined the streets, from the roundabout at…

Updated: Eyewitness Sees Pair on Bicycles Being Chased by Police

A police chase, involving up to five police vehicles, ended on Woodbridge Hill on Wednesday. A Guildford Dragon News reader saw the incident and took this photo. Two men, who…

Guildford Can Be Proud of the Way It Welcomed The Olympic Torch

A personal view by Martin Giles I am not a crowds person. Normally where there is a crowd you will find me walking away, but yesterday I was part of…

Lib Dems Support Aldermen’s Letter of Concern Over Staff Morale at GBC

Liberal Democrat councillors have come out publicly in support of the letter sent by seven Aldermen concerned by staff morale at Guildford Borough Council to Council Leader Tony Rooth. This…

Bowls in the Castle Grounds Goes Back to at Least 1624

By David Rose Back in June I wrote a story about the history of bowls being played in the Castle Grounds. Although this was largely a history of the Castle…

‘Dappy’ Committed for Trial

Four men appeared at South West Surrey Magistrates Court in Guildford today (Thursday, July 19) where they were committed to Guildford Crown Court for trial following an affray at a…

Tickets Are Still Available for Torch Relay Event in Stoke Park

Tickets were on offer this morning (Thursday, July 19), for the Celebrating the London 2012 Torch event taking place at Stoke Park tomorrow. This is despite an announcement in May…

GuilFest Policing Successful Says Senior Police Detective

All photos by Michael Ellis of Ginger Cat Photography Surrey Police are claiming success for their policing operation at the GuilFest music festival in Stoke Park despite recording 95 offences.…

GBC Debate Makes National ‘Pink’ News

The handling by Guildford Borough Council of a petition supporting gay rights to marry has featured in ‘Pink News’ which claims to be Europe’s largest gay news service. The issue…

Birdwatcher’s Diary No.12

[thethe-image-slider name=”Birdwatcher’s diary 12″] By Malcolm Fincham My latest adventures began on the eve of Tuesday, July 10, when I decided I was overdue a cycle along the river out…