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Duchess Sophie’s Visit ‘a Memorable Day’ for University of Surrey Students

Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, visited the University of Surrey this week (January 28) to celebrate the University’s innovation, research and hands on learning. She met students and staff from across…

Local Men Sentenced for Plant Machinery and Vehicle Thefts

Four men, including two from Guildford and one from Bramley, have been sentenced following convictions in connection with large-scale thefts of plant machinery and vehicles worth more than £347,000. The…

Council Leader Stresses the Importance of Remembering the Holocaust

By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter Holocaust denial and antisemitism, even if only expressed by a tiny  minority of people, underlines why it is vital to remember atrocities of the…

Crime Gang Members Jailed After Police Smash £750,000 Theft Operation

A gang of men described by police as “prolific criminals” have been sent to prison for their roles in the theft of machinery and vehicles on an industrial scale. Their…

Last Orders Once Again for The Villager

By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter Time is running out on residents’ hopes of saving their last village pub after plans to convert the former watering hole into part of…

Another Large Housing Development Envisaged for Villages in Eastern Wards

By Emily Dalton local democracy reporter Speculative plans for up to 540 homes between Surrey villages have been put forward. Developer Green Kite Homes envisions a new housing estate on…

Guildford’s Upmarket Shoe Shop to Close – Staff Face Redundancy

By Martin Giles and David Rose The Guildford branch of shoe shop Russell & Bromley, believed to have been in the town since the 1930s, is closing down. It is…

Tongham School To Get New SEN Unit For Children With Autism

By Emily Dalton local democracy reporting service Tongham’s primary school could soon open a specialist unit for autistic children, as Surrey County Council attempts to tackle a growing shortage of…

Improved Telecoms for Waverley

By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter Change is a ringing as mobile phone coverage in Waverley is being upgraded after phone operators Vodafone Three confirmed that 18 sites in the…

Letter: Councillor Attendance Is Not the Only Measure But Is Important

From Bernard Quoroll former local authority CEO In response to: Attendance Is Only One Measure of Councillor Performance I have much sympathy with the very thoughtful views expressed by Cllr…