No Anticipated Reopening of House of Fraser Store, Now Up for Sale for £10m
By Martin Giles There is no prospect of the House of Fraser department store on Guildford High Street being reopened or being redeveloped in the near future, Tom Hunt, GBC’s lead councillor for Regeneration and Economic Development, told the council’s Overview & Scrutiny Committee yesterday evening (November…
Mole Valley Masterplan
By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter Defining visions for the future of two towns nestling the Surrey Hills are being decided. Mole Valley District Council, home of iconic landmarks such as Box Hill and Leith Hill, has commissioned a design team to carry out what it calls…
Body of Missing Man Recovered from River
A body believed to be that of a man reported missing and named by the police simply as Matthew was found in the River Wey at Godalming on Friday (November 1). The footpath next to Bridge Street was closed while officers recovered his body from the river.…
County Hall in Kingston Sold On for Undisclosed Price
By Emily Dalton local democracy reporter Surrey County Council’s former headquarters have been sold to luxury property developers, with permission granted for 292 new homes on the site. London Square bought the former County Hall in Kingston from RER London at an undisclosed price. The 5.2 acre…
Smoking Can Seriously Damage Your… er… Liberty
A sneaky cigarette led to the downfall of a burglar who was sentenced on Tuesday (October 29) to more than two years behind bars for burglary, with an additional four months for two counts of fraud after using a stolen bank card. Paul Harewood, 50, from Guildford,…
Can You Help Police Find Wanted Man Brett Rees?
Surrey Police are appealing for the public’s help in finding wanted man Brett Rees, known as ‘Brettles’. Brett, 44, from Guildford is wanted for alleged assault. He is described as a white man, 5’7” tall, of medium build with short brown hair, hazel eyes and wearing glasses.…
MP Hunt Raises Searching Questions Over Ash’s Primary Healthcare Concerns
By David Reading Jeremy Hunt, MP, has promised to take action to address people’s fears that GP surgeries covering Ash won’t be able to cope with the area’s huge population growth triggered by the building of hundreds of new homes. The MP for the new constituency of…
Thursley Common Boardwalk Voted Britain’s Favourite Path
The beauty of the Thursley Common boardwalk – a restored wetlands area in Elstead – has been recognised with a national award announced by The Ramblers. The boardwalk is Britain’s Favourite Path, as voted for by the public in a competition led by the walking charity. Michelle…
Fire Breaks Out in Town Centre Flats, Occupant Taken to Hospital for Checks
By Stella Kuchanny Emergency services rushed to a Guildford flat this afternoon after a fierce fire broke out. At around 2:15pm, five fire tenders, as well as police and ambulance crews, arrived at the scene, where all residents were evacuated as a safety measure. The fire primarily…
Kickstart 2025 with the Guildford Institute’s New Programme of Events and Activities
The Guildford Institute has launched its latest programme packed full of courses, talks and events on offer from January to March…
Successful Firework Fiesta Lights up the Sky
Guildford Lions Club says a massive thank you to everybody who went and supported its annual Firework Fiesta on Stoke Park…
Latest From the Sara Sharif Trial – Accused Father Gives Evidence
By Martin Giles This is the latest update of the continuing trial of those accused of the murder of ten-year-old Sara…
Opinion: The Hog’s Back Solar Farm – Truly ‘Green’, or Just ‘Greenwashing’?
By John Goodridge Chair, CPRE Surrey Guildford Borough Council’s Planning Committee is due this week to decide on the proposal for…
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