Royal Mail Public Counter in Woodbridge Meadows to Close, Says Staff Member
By Hugh Coakley A member of staff at the Royal Mail Delivery Office and Mail Centre in Woodbridge Meadows has corroborated a report from a Dragon reader that the public counter is to close but they did not know when. Asked to confirm whether the public counter…
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 Sharif, in Horsell, Woking in August 2023. See also: Court Hears Harrowing Evidence of Sara Sharif’s Injuries Monday, October 21 The court heard evidence from Gregory…
Opinion: The Future is Congested, the Future is Grey
By Martin Giles Labour says it “put people and country first” with its housing policy. But has it? Just which “people” do they mean? Their 34 per cent general election popular vote, achieved only because of the overwhelming rejection of the bungling, discredited Tories, hardly allows them…
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…
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 at encouraging people to recycle for the chance to win a £250 Aldi voucher for their family. The three winning designs will take pride of place…
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…
Firework Fiesta: Guildford Lions Club Announces Extra Attractions
Guildford Lions Club has announced extra attractions for this year’s Firework Fiesta at Stoke Park on Saturday, November 2. The Lions…
Come and Meet the Flower Fairies at Watts Gallery
By Alice Fowler Generations of little girls – myself included – grew up with the Flower Fairies: an enchanting series of…
Full Match Report: City Go Out of FA Vase on Penalties
Guildford City 0, Arundel 0 by Barry Underwood Guildford City’s promising run in the FA Vase came to a frustrating end…
Birdwatcher’s Diary No.314
By Malcolm Fincham The first days of October continued to see a mass exodus of house martins moving south over the…
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