Group of GPs Are Willing to Build New Surgery in Ash – But the NHS Has Other Ideas
By David Reading A consortium of GPs has expressed an interest in building and running a general practice surgery on the site set aside by Bewley Homes for healthcare purposes in Ash. Such a project would aim at meeting the additional need for primary care services created…
Woking Councillors Refuse School Expansion Proposal
By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter An exclusive Surrey school that charges up to £21,000 a year has had its plans to create places for an extra 180 pupils dashed over traffic and child safety fears. Hoe Bridge School in Old Woking had hoped to build a…
Government Funds for Developing Brownfield Sites in Surrey
By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter Surrey councils will get nearly £2 million to release disused brownfield sites to unlock desperately needed land for house building including cash to clear asbestos and transform the “heart of Camberley”. Boroughs and districts are bracing themselves for confirmation of tough…
Work to Make Life Easier for Those with Disabilities Recognised
Winners of this year’s Mayor’s Award for Access celebrated their achievements this week with the Mayor of Guildford, Sallie Barker MBE, and members of The Guildford Access Group. The Mayor’s award recognises people across our borough who make positive contributions to the lives of people with disabilities.…
Court Hears Harrowing Evidence of Sara Sharif’s Injuries
By Martin Giles The trial of those accused of the murder of ten-year-old Sara Sharif in Horsell, Woking, continued at the Old Bailey in London today. The jury heard more detailed evidence of the extensive injuries the young girl suffered over a sustained period. Her father, Urfan…
Witness Appeal Following Aggravated Burglary
Surrey Police are appealing for witnesses following an aggravated burglary at a house in Pyrford on Friday, October 4. At around 9.30pm, the occupants disturbed three suspects searching their home, armed with a hammer and a crowbar. Two of the occupants were assaulted in the altercation that…
GBC to Manage Off-street Car Parking Enforcement for Waverley
In another example of the collaboration between Guildford and Waverley Borough Councils, GBC is to manage and provide parking enforcement services to Waverley. The two councils already share a Joint Leadership Team. A review of the two-council collaboration has been conducted. The results are expected to be…
Dragon Interview: David Clegg – from Planner to Playwright
Former Guildford Borough Council town planner David Clegg has written a play, to be performed by the Pranksters Theatre Company at the Back Room of The Star next month. David tells Alice Fowler about his journey from planner to playwright, and how the highs and lows of…
£6 Million Upgrade and Change of Name for St Luke’s Cancer Centre
The renowned St Luke’s Cancer Centre, based at the Royal Surrey County Hospital in Guildford, has had a change of name to the Royal Surrey Cancer Centre. And the new name introduces the completion of a £6million project which more than doubles clinical space and provides better…
City Go Out of FA Vase on Penalties After Wasting First Half Chances
Guilford City Lost 3-4 on penalties to Arundel after dominating the first half and creating a plethora of scoring chances. The…
G Live Brings More Classical Concerts to Guildford from Renowned Orchestras
Every year, G Live’s Guildford International Concert Season brings renowned international and UK-based orchestras to our doorstep. Last week, the 13th…
Latest Evidence in Sara Sharif Trial
By Martin Giles This is the latest update of the continuing trial of those accused of the murder of ten-year-old Sara…
Aldi Encouraging Recycling with a Children’s Poster Competition
To mark Recycle Week (14 -20 October), Aldi is calling on children in Surrey to design and submit a poster aimed…
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