Heartbreaking Family Statement: ‘Luis Will be Forever Remembered, Never Forgotten’
By Martin Giles The family of Luis Guembes, 15, have today paid tribute to him after his tragic murder in Stoke Park two weeks ago. Police officers were called following reports of a stabbing at Peacock Wood by Parkway, across from The Spectrum. Sadly, the best efforts…
Comment: Should We and Can We Protect the Identity of Teenage Murder Suspects?
By Martin Giles Do you know who has been charged with the murder of a 15-year-old boy, Luis Guembes, in Stoke Park two weeks ago? Do you know which local school the suspects attended? No? Then you probably don’t follow social media, because those details have been…
Opinion: Guildford Deserves Better in Guildford Park Road
By Alistair Smith chair of The Guildford Society The Guildford Society has lodged a formal objection to the proposed housing development at the Guildford Park Road car park, as we strongly believe that the scheme fails to meet the standards expected for such a prominent and strategically…
Giveaway of Free Native Saplings at Surrey Libraries
Over 750 free trees are to handed out to residents by Surrey County Council next week, as tree giveaway events return to Surrey’s libraries, including Guildford. The giveaway, next Saturday (February 7) is part of the county council’s tree strategy which launched in 2019 and saw the…
Normandy Housing Plans: Our Worst Fears Are Confirmed, Says Action Group
By David Reading Residents have until February 27 to comment on Taylor Wimpey’s controversial plans to build up to 950 homes on green belt land between Normandy and Flexford. An outline planning application is now live on Guildford Borough Council’s website. Normandy residents have demonstrated overwhelming opposition…
Officers in Police Houses Given Eviction Notices – ‘Very Tough Decision’ Says PCC
By Emily Dalton local democracy reporter A pregnant mum says families have been left facing a “very real prospect of being homeless” after being told to leave Surrey Police subsidised housing. At least 15 households living in homes owned by the Force have been served Section 21…
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 the campus, gaining insight into Surrey’s multidisciplinary approach to education. Her tour of the University included a…
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 Surrey Police Serious and Organised Crime Unit led an investigation into an Organised Crime Group (OCG) members…
Feature: The End of the World Was Nigh – But What About Our Bournemouth Holiday?
Looking through some long-forgotten notebooks, Dragon reporter David Reading was reminded of a news report from 65 years ago that put…
Guildford Woman Says Community Protection Order Issued by Police Was Excessive
By Emily Dalton local democracy reporter A Guildford woman has criticised Surrey Police for giving her an anti-social behaviour warning after…
Old 455 Rolling Stock Still Rolling
By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter Old style 1980s rolling stock that had been taken out of service to much fanfare,…
People Are Reading Less – But Surrey Libraries Want To Change All That
Studies have indicated that people are reading less for pleasure – especially younger people – due largely to distractions like social…
Learn, Create and be Entertained with The Guildford Institute’s New Events Programme
The Guildford Institute’s April to September 2026 programme is packed full with 140 activities including courses, talks, music nights, visits, film…
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