More Support Than Objection to School’s Floodlit Sports Pitch Proposal
Emily Dalton local democracy reporter Plans for a new floodlit sports pitch at a Surrey primary school have sparked a heated debate with residents. But overwhelming support has been received in formal submissions to Guildford Borough Council despite opposition. Worplesdon Primary School’s proposal for a new multi-use…
Dragon Interview: Cllr Townsend on Waverley’s CIL Issue
Waverley residents who have received notices that they are due to make Compensatory Infrastructure Levy payments (CIL), sometimes of tens of thousands of pounds, remain angry at the borough council’s handling of the issue. CIL payments can be charged even for minor developments like house extensions but…
Researchers Urge Reformed Suicide Prevention Approach
By Esme Campbell A new project aims for an open and inclusive approach to suicide prevention in universities, as researchers call for new, shared strategies to support students. The project team, comprised of researchers from the Universities of Surrey, Sussex, Westminster, Canterbury Christ Church University and Brighton…
A3100 Guildford to Godalming Portsmouth Road Re-opened
By Martin Giles August 5, 12.30pm – The Portsmouth Road has been re-opened six days ahead of deadline. It is believed that the road was re-opened at about 11am. August 5, 9.30am – “Emergency” work to fix an aged leaking gas main outside Ye Olde Ship Inn…
Upgrade for Spectrum Under Confirmed £10m Leisure Facility Contract
By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter A much-loved Surrey leisure centre will receive a major upgrade, Guildford Borough Council has confirmed. A new 10-year contract deal worth almost £10 million is being prepared for signature. Freedom Leisure, which currently runs places like Guildford Spectrum, Guildford Lido and…
The Ultimate Beatles Show – The ‘White Album’ On Stage, Note For Note
By David Reading It’s been 55 since the Beatles split up, but a show that’s coming to Guildford in September could possibly be the next best thing to hearing them perform. An audience at G Live will hear all 30 songs from the “White Album” played by…
Highways Bulletin: Smarter Traffic Lights, Smoother Journeys
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. Junction 10, M25 news here. Smarter Traffic Lights, Smoother Journeys We know how frustrating roadworks can be – especially when they cause…
Police Seek Information After Delivery Rider Assaulted
Surrey Police are appealing for information about the assault of a delivery man riding an electric bike in Guildford. The assault happened on Sunday, July 20. The police said that shortly after 3.15pm the suspect was seen to drive a red Hyundai car into a block of…
Driver Jailed For 13 Years Following Road Rage Death
A driver was jailed for 13 years on Friday after deliberately driving his car into a moped, resulting in the death of the rider. Neil Sullingston, aged 53, was travelling to work along the A244 towards Esher on the morning of July 1, 2024. As he approached…
Children’s Charity Gets Into Gear For Its Big Annual Motoring Event
Challengers, the Guildford children’s charity, will be hosting their annual motoring event at the end of September – always a big…
Council Hopes New ‘Pump Track’ for Farnham Will Attract BMX Riders
By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter A “fantastic” new £110,000 bike and skate “pump track” will be built in Farnham after…
City Out of FA Cup After Replay
Sutton Common Rovers (1) 1, Guildford City (0) 0 By Barry Underwood In another tight match it was Sutton Common who…
Police Seek Witnesses to ‘Altercation’ at Caribbean Festival
Surrey police are appealing for witnesses to what they describe as an “altercation” at the Taste of the Caribbean Festival, held…
Spelthorne Councillor Repeats Plea to Home Office Not to Use Hotel for Asylum Seekers
By Emily Dalton local democracy reporter The leader of Spelthorne Borough Council has again written to the Home Office, demanding that…
Dragon Review: The Last Laugh – Yvonne Arnaud Theatre
By Martin Giles We all look back at the past through rose-tinted glasses. It is probably part of the human condition…
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