Specialist Team Appointed To Support Westborough and Park Barn Regeneration
Guildford Borough Council has appointed specialist architecture and community engagement consultancy Levitt Bernstein to lead a team to support the first phase of the Westborough and Park Barn Better Homes Programme. The appointment marks an important next step in the programme, which aims to improve homes and neighbourhoods while ensuring residents play a…
Opinion: The Oil Shock Will Not Stop at the Petrol Forecourt
Eric Golson, Professor of Economics at the University of Surrey, discusses how sustained oil and natural gas prices could create another cost-of-living squeeze through higher food, travel and winter energy costs. Whether we face another cost-of-living squeeze depends less on how high oil and natural gas prices rise…
Cyclist Seriously Injured Following Collision with Coach
A cyclist was left seriously injured today after a collision with a coach. The coach driver, in his late 40s, is said to be assisting he police with their investigation after the coach was later stopped at Heathrow Airport. Officers were called to the A320 Woking Road,…
Shadow Authority Leaders Say Devolution Must Be ‘Done Right’
By James Moules local democracy reporter Surrey’s shadow authority leaders have insisted that devolution in the county must be “done right” after the government proposed beefed up new planning powers for mayors. Proposals due to be published in the coming week would see mayors across England granted…
Hospital Celebrates 90 Years of Community Care
Mount Alvernia Hospital is celebrating more than 90 years of providing medical services. Guildford’s MP, Zöe Franklin (Lib Dem), joined staff, doctors and specially invited guests to unveil a plaque and join the celebrations on Thursday, August 20. Ms Franklin joined celebrations as the 47-bed private hospital…
Young Councillors Want More of Their Generation to Become Involved
By James Moules local democracy reporter Surrey’s youngest councillors want to see more young people get involved in local government – and not let growing hostility towards elected representatives deter them from standing. Elections to Surrey’s two new unitary authorities in May saw several councillors under the…
Man Charged with Coercive Behaviour and Assaulting a Police Officer Following Disturbance
A 36-year-old man has been charged with coercive and controlling behaviour and assaulting a police officer. Sam Hampson, 36, of East Grinstead, was arrested after police were called to a domestic disturbance at an address in Guildford on Tuesday, August 18. Hampson was charged on Wednesday, August…
Schoolchildren’s Artwork Brightens up Chilworth Railway Station
Colourful artwork by children from Tillingbourne Junior School has been installed at Chilworth railway station on the North Downs Line. The artwork, printed onto vinyl, brightens up the waiting shelter on platform 2 and replaces previous artwork that had become damaged. Earlier this year, Sara Grisewood, North…
City Knocked Out of Cup Competition Despite Being the ‘Better Team’
Guildford City (0) 1 Crawley Down Gatwick (1) 2 By Barry Underwood Guildford City gave a spirited performance against Crawley Down…
Council Leader Complains of Misleading Social Media Comments About Hotel
By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter The leader of Waverley Borough Council has spoken out against misinformation and “deeply unpleasant” racism…
Petition Forces Council to Debate Celebration of Ali G Link
By James Moules local democracy reporter A petition calling for an attraction celebrating Ali G in Staines to tie in with…
Guildford Walkfest 2026 is all Set To Go Throughout September
Guildford Walkfest returns this September for its 21st year with, once again, free walks for all ages and abilities and on…
New Book Shines Further Light of the Rabbit Woman of Godalming’s Hoax
The often repeated 18th-century tale of Mary Toffs from Godalming, who falsely claimed she had given birth to 17 rabbits, has…
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