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…
Three-Year Study Across Guildford Provides Clues To Coping With Climate Change
Green and blue spaces, such as woodlands, grasslands and riversides, could provide a vital line of defence for cities facing increasingly hot summers, according to new research from the University of Surrey. In a study published in Environment International, researchers monitored temperatures across Guildford for three years to…
Patients More Likely To Die When Ambulance Crews Are Off Sick, Say Researchers
Unexpected staff shortages in ambulance services are costing lives, with patients significantly more likely to die within 24 hours when ambulance crews are unexpectedly off sick, according to new research from the University of Surrey and the University of York. The findings suggest that older people, those…
Transfer to Electric Vans and Alternative Fuel Part of Guildford’s Fleet Modernisation
By Cristina Trujillo Guildford Borough Council is finally updating its ageing fleet, with most vans set to be electric and alternative, more sustainable fuel planned for larger vehicles. A replacement strategy has been approved for ageing vehicles and equipment, enabling the rollout of the modernisation. This comes…
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…
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…
City Fight Back for a Draw
Guildford City (0) 1 Westfield (1) 1 By Barry Underwood It was the first home game of the season for the…
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…
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