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Jonathan Willcocks Looks for Chemistry with Guildford Choral Society

By Gill Perkins Renowned musician Jonathan Willcocks talks to Dragon reporter Gill Perkins about his new position with the Guildford Choral Society. I’ve had my bottom pinched onstage by bass…

By Election Ballot Count

By Martin Giles Members of the public are not allowed in to witness election counts, preventing any interference is obviously important, but The Dragon was present on behalf of its…

Conservatives Hold Worplesdon in County Council By-Election

Friday, May 4: 1am The Conservative Party held the Surrey County Council Worplesdon Division this evening. At a little after midnight returning officer David Hill (also Guildford Borough Council’s chief…

The Dragon Says: Where is GBC’s ‘Openness and Transparency’?

The debate at Millmead a week ago on the future of the Guildford Philharmonic Orchestra was revealing. Not only did we find out about the poor way that the issue…

Burpham’s Chelsea Fishmonger is the Catch of The Day

By Gill Perkins When I walk into the Chelsea Fishmongers in Burpham on a wet Tuesday afternoon, Duncan Welton is washing some squid in the sink. Squid doesn’t look appetising…

Cyclist Seriously Hurt in Stoughton – Police Appeal for Witnesses

Police officers are appealing for information from members of the public following a road traffic collision in the Stoughton area of Guildford this morning (Thursday, 3 May) in which a…

New All Girl Mayoral Team Appointed in Traditional ‘Mayor Making’ Ceremony

[thethe-image-slider name=”Mayor Making”] Guildford has a new mayor, Cllr Jenny Jordan (Con, Merrow). Although her appointment and that of her deputy Cllr Pauline Searle (Lib Dem, Stoughton) was agreed at…

Vision Group Keen To Have Your Comments

A group campaigning for a new and inspiring vision for the future of Guildford is asking fellow residents to make their views known. The Guildford Vision Group’s website (click here…

GBC Scrutiny Committee Is the Right Forum for Decision on Orchestra

From Gordon Bridger Hon Alderman Congratulations to Guildford Borough Council for putting the issue of the future of the Guildford Philharmonic Orchestra (GPO) to its Scrutiny Committee for review. This…

‘Dappy’ and Three Others Charged with Affray Following Petrol Station Incident

Guildford police have announced that four men have been charged with affray following an incident at a petrol station on Woodbridge Road, Guildford, in the early hours of Tuesday, February…