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Richard’s Wey January 2014
The latest of our riverbank tales from the local Stoke lengthsman Richard Cant Well it’s official – the wettest January since records began! This has meant that I’ve been busy…
Richard’s Wey December 2013
The latest of our riverbank tales from the local Stoke lengthsman Richard Cant December began with some unseasonably settled weather, giving me and my volunteers a good opportunity to crack…
Environment Agency Confirms Alert Was Given After Flooding Had Commenced
A flood alert for Guildford was not issued until mid-morning on Christmas Eve because the river level had not reached the level to trigger an alert, even though it had…
The Dragon Says: Why Wasn’t The Flood Alert for Guildford Issued Earlier?
Some serious questions need to be asked after Guildford’s Christmas floods. The questions need to be asked of those responsible for issuing flood warnings and those taking the necessary precautions.…
Where Is This? No.89
By David Rose Slight delay in bringing you the latest two mystery photos – the flooding events took over somewhat. Thanks for all the replies to No88, which have now…
Readers’ Photos of the Floods
Some very good photos of the floods have been sent in by Dragon readers over the last 48 hours. Photos from Horsley and a report and photos from Burpham resident…
Letter: We Can Now See That Damming the Flood Plain Would Be Plain Wrong
From Jim Allen Notwithstanding wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas and festive cheer, this flood, which has effectively levelled the weir upstream of Bowers Lock, is teaching us a timely…
Small Businesses Say: Two Main Problems – Business Rates and Customer Parking
“Give us a break on business rates and please do something about parking,” were the two common pleas from independent traders visited on Saturday by Guildford’s MP Anne Milton and…
Richard’s Wey October 2013
The latest of our riverbank tales from the local Stoke lengthsman Richard Cant October began mild and dry which felt like a welcome extension to the summer. This meant that…
Riff Raff Diary for October 2013
Riverbank tales from our local St Catherine’s Lengthsman/Weirkeeper by Robert Craig October and November is the time for me to concentrate on the winter cutback of the towpath vegetation. This…
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