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Waverley Residents Have Been ‘Needlessly Drawn In’ to GBC’s HRA Problems

By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter Should Waverley Borough Council be left carrying the financial can for the clear-up costs of Guildford Borough Council £13.5million overspend mess? That is the…

The Britannia Set to Reopen After £300,000 Transformation

The Britannia, one of Guildford’s prominent riverside pubs, is undergoing a £300,000 refurbishment, marking a significant investment by owners Shepherd Neame. The new-look pub is set to reopen on January…

Opinion: Why the County Council Elections Should Proceed

The Reform Party, reviled in some quarters, is nonetheless riding high in the opinion polls. This week one poll put them in first place above both the Conservatives and Labour.…

Flashback: Woman Arrested After Police ‘Ram’ Car Driving Wrong Way on A3

Flashback looks at Dragon NEWS stories of a decade ago. Ten years ago this week a woman was arrested for “wrong way” driving on the A3. First published on The…

Letter: What Is the Point of Calling 111 if Hospitals Ignore Its Direction

From Paul Robinson I recently had experience of using the NHS 111 service, who referred me to hospital. On the Friday after Christmas, I had a kidney procedure performed which…

City Content with Away Point at Camberley

Camberley Town (0) 1 Guildford City (1) 1 By Barry Underwood As at Redhill in midweek, this was an archetypal match of two halves. Guildford very much dominated the first…

Highways Bulletin for January 27

The information for this bulletin comes from Surrey County Council and is written by them. See interactive map here. Report potholes and highway issues here. Further information on Guildford Borough…

Ramblers’ Life President Celebrates 90th Birthday

Veteran walker Keith Chesterton was literally “given the boot” when he was presented with a birthday cake made in the shape of a walking boot at his 90th birthday party.…

Mayor’s Diary: January 26 – February 8

The diary for the Mayor of Guildford, Sallie Barker MBE, and Deputy Mayor Howard Smith as provided by GBC. All information supplied by GBC. Find out about Guildford’s Mayor &…

Stage Dragon: The Woman in White – Electric Theatre

By Ferenc Hepp We had a rare opportunity this week to see an Andrew Lloyd-Webber production in an intimate setting at the Electric Theatre. The Woman In White had a…