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…
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 offences, violent assaults and homicides, the Home Office has announced. Cameras in the vans will scan faces of those walking past and look for matches against…
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 11), which, the University of Surrey says, could supply up to 30 per cent of the centre’s electricity. The system, installed on one of Guildford’s largest…
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 story we originally published five years ago on the occasion of the 75th anniversary, now updated accordingly. By David Rose August 15, 2025 marks the 80th…
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,…
City Come Back to Earn an Away Draw

Badshot Lea (1) 2 Guildford City (0) 2 By Barry Underwood Having been two goals down in the second-half Guildford were…
Highways Bulletin: Farnham Roadworks Update – Changes You Need to Know

The information for this bulletin comes from Surrey County Council and is written by them. See interactive map here. Report potholes…
Mysterious Incident in Ferry Lane

By Martin Giles A unexplained incident occurred at the bottom of Ferry Lane, St Catherine’s on Wednesday which led to a…
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).…
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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