Latest Figures Show Two in Every Three Burglaries Went Unattended in Surrey
By Martin Giles Nearly two-thirds or 63 per cent of burglaries in Surrey went unattended by Surrey Police last year, despite a government promise to attend all of them, the Liberal Democrats say their investigation has revealed. Paul Kennedy, the Liberal Democrat challenger to Surrey’s Conservative Police…
Campaign to Encourage Visitors to the Surrey Hills To Go by Train
A campaign has been launched to encourage visitors to the Surrey Hills National Landscape to travel by rail. The ambition of Rail to Ramble is to create walking routes which give users the very best countryside experiences while leaving the car at home. Artist Diana Croft from…
Police Commissioner Office Ordered to Remove Social Media Messages
By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter The Surrey Police and Crime Commission social media team was made to remove a graphic from Twitter, now X, and Facebook after a complaint was made that it could influence the May 2 elections. To see PCC candidate interviews click here.…
Guildford Lido All Set for the 2024 Season
Following a winter of essential renovations, Guildford Lido says it is ready to welcome swimmers of all ages from Friday (April 26) until September 15. Whether swimmers are looking for a refreshing morning lane swim or some family time relaxing on the rolling landscaped lawns, Guildford Lido…
Appointment of Permanent Joint Strategic Director of Finance Confirmed
The appointment of Richard Bates as the joint strategic director of finance and Section 151 officer for Guildford and Waverley Borough Councils has been approved. Guildford borough councillors supported the appointment at the extraordinary full council meeting on April 16 and now Waverley borough councillors have followed…
Police and Crime Commissioner Candidate Interview – Alex Coley
The election for the Police & Crime Commissioner for Surrey will be held on Thursday, May 2. Martin Giles has interviewed all four candidates asking a similar set of questions to allow easier comparison. One interview will be published each day between Monday, April 22, and Thursday,…
New Approach to Mental Health Concerns Reported to the Police
The way 999 calls regarding welfare or mental health concerns for adults are responded to is set to change across Surrey, as local NHS Trusts, the ambulance service, social care teams, and Surrey Police work together to implement “Right Care Right Person”. Right Care Right Person is…
Police and Crime Commissioner Candidate Interview – Paul Kennedy
The election for the Police & Crime Commissioner for Surrey will be held on Thursday, May 2. Martin Giles has interviewed all four candidates asking a similar set of questions to allow easier comparison. One interview will be published each day between Monday, April 22, and Thursday,…
Never Too Old to Enjoy a Game of Table Tennis!
By Steve Day There comes a time when many of us say to ourselves, “Oh no! That’s it. I can’t do…
Postal Vote Advice
By Emily Dalton local democracy reporter Postal voters are being encouraged to send their ballots off in good time to make…
Hotel Granted Permission for 27-bedroom Extension
By Emily Dalton local democracy reporter A popular Guildford hotel is to build a 27-bedroom extension in a move it is…
Dragon Interview: The Thriller Writer Who is a Climate Change Ambassador
By David Reading Most of us learn about the devastating effects of climate change through news reports. Canadian scientist Paul Hardisty…
Zero Re-opens Uptown
By Martin Giles Zero is back. The environmental “shop” and community centre reopened in new premises at the top of the…
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