Residents Warned Of Dangerous Plant Growing Along Ash Vale Towpath
By David Reading Hemlock water dropwort, the most poisonous plant native to Britain, has been found growing along the towpath of the Basingstoke Canal at Ash Vale and elsewhere in the area. Ash Parish Council has issued a local alert, saying: “Residents are advised not to touch…
New Traveller Site For Ash Green Gains Council Approval, Despite Objections
By James Moules local democracy reporting service A traveller site has been granted planning permission in Ash Green after council officers warned there are “no alternative sites” available within the Guildford borough. The proposals would see the land at Whitegate Copse repurposed into a residential site for…
West Horsley Residents Object, But New Housing Plans Are Approved
By James Moules local democracy reporting service Four new houses have been approved to be built in the spacious garden of an existing property in West Horsley, despite fierce opposition from residents. More than 40 people wrote to Guildford Borough Council opposing plans to build the four…
Sheerwater Project To Be Completed At Last
By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter One of the worst fallouts from Woking Borough Council’s bankruptcy is set to reach its long-overdue conclusion, allowing a fractured community to finally heal. The council has agreed a series of measures it hopes will allow the project, which began with…
Trial Opens of the Two Teenagers Accused of Stoke Park Murder
The trial has opened of two teenagers accused of murdering a 15-year-old boy in Stoke Park, Guildford. Luis Guembes died of his injuries in January after being stabbed in the head, shoulder and back. One stab wound fatally pierced his stomach, severing his left kidney and hitting…
New Tongham Flats ‘Will Help Meet Need For Affordable Accommodation’ Says Council
By James Moules local democracy reporting service Plans to build two new blocks of council flats in Tongham have been given the go-ahead. Guildford Borough Council sought planning permission from itself to build the flats – which will provide six new council homes – on land behind…
More Than 50 Independent Stalls Will Attract Visitors To Cathedral’s Christmas Fair
Guildford Cathedral will be holding its annual Christmas Fair on Friday and Saturday, November 20 and 21, offering shoppers the chance to discover a varied collection of independent makers, artisans and specialist retailers. Open from 10am to 4pm on both days, and held inside the Cathedral, the…
Surrey Researchers Work At Protecting Livestock From Future Epidemics
Scientists from the University of Surrey are set to receive a share of a £4 million grant to protect livestock from future epidemics. Led by The Pirbright Institute, the project will develop an mRNA vaccine platform for use across livestock species. This platform will help prepare for…
Businesses To Receive Expert Guidance To Reduce Environmental Impact
Guildford Borough Council has launched a new “Go Green for Business” accreditation scheme to help small and medium-sized enterprises to improve their environmental performances. The scheme is being run in partnership with sustainability specialists GreenMark. The programme has been designed to support local businesses by providing expert…
Guildford Choral to Strike a Celestial Chord at G Live, Saturday, November 7
Guildford Choral presents Magnificat, a highly anticipated autumn concert following the choir’s triumphant spring season. It takes place at G Live…
Flames Keep Cup Hopes Alive in Coventry
A 5-3 regulation win at Coventry Blaze allows Flames to take over the third Challenge Cup qualification spot, but progress now…
Acrimonious Change of Leadership at Spelthorne
By James Moules local democracy reporter A Surrey district council has chosen to replace its council leader just months before the…
Community News from Voluntary Action South West Surrey
Compiled by David Rose Voluntary Action South West Surrey gives help and advice to people who are looking to volunteer their…
City’s Skeleton Squad Hold Out for Away Victory, Despite Two Red Cards
Dial Square (0) 0, Guildford City (0) 1 By Barry Underwood Down to their last 14 fit players Guildford City produced…
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