CPRE Calls for Government Re-think on ‘Grey Belt’ Definition
By Martin Giles The Surrey Branch of the Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE) is calling on Surrey’s councillors and Members of Parliament to join together in pressuring the government to change its definition of what constitutes ‘grey belt’ land. The countryside charity is also urging its…
Bramley Using Asda Compensation Money to Help Recover from a ‘Tough Couple of Years’
By Bartholomew Little The Bramley community has already used most of the money given by Asda in compensation for the major disruption caused by last year’s fuel leak at its petrol station at Bramley crossroads. More than £330,000 of the £512,000 has so far been directed to local…
Floodlit Sports Pitch for Village School Approved
By Emily Dalton local democracy reporter Plans for a new floodlit sports pitch at a Surrey primary school have been given the green light. But neighbours say their “only real protection” from the “detrimental impact” is the limited operating hours. Worplesdon Primary School’s proposal for a multi-use…
More Surrey Farmland Proposed for a Housing Development
By Emily Dalton local democracy reporter Campaigners in a Surrey village have hit out at proposals to build on “pristine farmland”, warning the plans will destroy a cherished stretch of countryside on the edge of the Surrey Hills. The outline application covers more than five hectares of…
‘Rolls Royce’ of a Building Saved
By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter The “Rolls Royce” of Farnham buildings will be repaired after planning permission was granted to carry out work on the Grade I listed architecture. Farnham Museum in Wilmer House, West Street, is undergoing refurbishment work but due to its rare heritage…
Three Injured in Collision
Three people suffered minor injuries this morning following a collision on the A322 at Perry Hill in Worplesdon. According to an eye-witness the collision was between a car and a landscaping lorry. The accident created long tailbacks. A police spokesperson said: “Officers were called to Perry Hill,…
New Mural Covers Up Graffiti at Walnut Bridge
By Martin Giles A new mural has appeared in Guildford and it covers defacing graffiti. Guildford Borough Council commissioned the painting the eye-catching artwork under Walnut Bridge. The mural is situated by the steps leading up to the railway station. Designed and painted by professional street artists,…
Speed Limit Reductions Proposed for A322
By Emily Dalton local democracy reporter Drivers could soon face slashed speed limits on most of the A322 through Lightwater after concerns of fatal crashes. Surrey County Council is proposing to drop the national speed limit on the dual carriageway between the M3 and Lightwater to 60mph…
No Applications for Waverley Council’s CIL Review Process
By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter Waverley Borough Council’s hopes of fixing its self-inflicted Community Infrastructure Levy dispute is not going as planned after its promised review drew “exactly no applications” from residents hit with huge developer fees. Last year, homeowners began receiving notices stating they were…
Amber Heatwave Warning As Temperatures Rise in South East
By David Reading The fourth heatwave of the summer is on the way for some people across the UK, with the hottest weather focused in southern and central England. There could be a peak of 34C on Tuesday. The UK Health Security Agency has issued health alerts…
Police Seek Witnesses After Woman Is Sexually Assaulted
Police are appealing for witnesses following a report of a sexual assault in Guildford. The offence took place on the corner…
Updated: Caravan Encampment Arrives at Stoke Park – Police ‘Monitoring The Situation’
Around 30 caravans and 28 other vehicles that arrived at Stoke Park on Tuesday evening were still there today (August 15).…
Surrey Police To Use Facial Recognition To Detect Suspects
Surrey Police is one of seven forces who will deploy live facial recognition vehicles to locate suspects for crimes including sexual…
Surrey Sports Park Switches on Solar Array to Help Meet Net Zero Target
By Alex Pack Surrey Sports Park has switched on a rooftop solar array of more than 1,500 panels on Monday (August…
Updated: How Guildford Marked VJ Day When The Second World War Came To An End
Today, August 15, 2025, marks the 8oth anniversary of the end of the Second World War. Below is a local history…
Guildford Walkfest is Coming – Here’s What’s on Offer
September will soon be here and with it the 19th Guildford Walkfest – with walks for all ages and abilities in…
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