Man Charged with Attempted Murder Following Crossbow Attack at University
June 5: A man has been charged with attempted murder following a serious assault in Guildford yesterday. Officers were called to reports of a man being shot with a crossbow at Manor Park Student Village, Guildford, at around 10am on Thursday June 4. Almunthir Daqamah, 21, has…
More Homes Approved for Former Green Belt
By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter More former Surrey green belt land will be turned into housing after plans for 74 homes were approved – despite objectors saying it would overload nearby roads. The application will infill land off Egley Road, Mayford, and was approved at the…
West Surrey Ten-councillor Council Executive Announced
By Martin Giles The Executive Committee appointments of the new West Surrey Shadow Council have been published. Council leader Paul Follows (Lib Dem, Godalming South, Milford & Witley) said in a short statement: “I am pleased to have appointed and now announce the new Executive (Cabinet) of…
Guildford Children Wanted for New BBC Series
By Isabelle Trubshaw An award-winning BBC production house is currently casting children in Guildford for an upcoming series exploring the challenge of making new friends in an increasingly digitalised world. The new six-part series, “Will you be my friend” is produced by Five Mile Films and follows…
High Street Still Closed Due to Oil Spillage
By Martin Giles The Upper High was closed off at midday yesterday (June 3) because of a spillage of cooking oil. making the area unsafe. Surrey County Council responded to the incident in conjunction with Guildford Borough Council and Surrey Police but road closures are being put…
£300,000 of Parking Fines Liable for Refunds
By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter Thousands of people wrongly given more than £300,000 worth of parking fines in Surrey can claim for refunds from 9am today. Elmbridge Borough Council had been handing out parking fines across 12 of its sites, without the legal powers to do…
Legal Opinion Says SCC Employment Doesn’t Preclude Candidacy for West Surrey Council
By Martin Giles A legal opinion obtained by Surrey County Council, it says, before the election, gives the all clear to a West Surrey Councillor whose eligibility as a candidate in the recent election has been questioned. The eligibility of Cllr Jo Shaw (Lib Dem, Guildford East)…
New Government Debt Controls Welcomed by Woking Councillors
Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter New powers aimed at cutting the excessive risky borrowing that left taxpayers footing billion pound debts has been welcomed by Woking Borough Council. Woking famously went bust with debts of over £2 billion on the back of its failed investment plans. Its…
Assault in Primark, Woman Punched in Face, Police Seek Witnesses
A woman is said to have been punched in the face during an altercation in Primark, in the Friary Centre, on Saturday (May 30). Police were made aware of an incident that took place between 4.50pm and 5.05pm, during which there was an argument between two individuals,…
GBC Community Team Helps Families Experience The Fun Of The Circus
Families across Guildford were given the chance to enjoy an evening at the circus thanks to Guildford Borough Council’s Community Wellbeing…
Police Appeal For Help To Trace Man Wanted For Alleged Thefts
Surrey police are appealing for the public’s help to locate Liam Chuter, aged 33, of no fixed address, who is wanted…
Highways Bulletin: Weybridge Improvements
The information for this bulletin comes from Surrey County Council and is written by them. See interactive map here. Report potholes…
The Blooming British Weather Fails To Dampen Guildford In Bloom’s Big Event
The weather did its worst – but nothing could stop the annual picnic held to celebrate Guildford In Bloom from going…
New SEND Classroom in Reigate
By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter “Admirable” new special education facilities will soon be provided at Reigate College after planning permission…
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