Guildford MP Says She Knows What Needs To Be Done To Fix Sewage Scandal
By Martin Giles Guildford’s MP Zöe Franklin (Lib Dem) has responded to the government’s announcement of a new review of the privatised water industry, repeating the Liberal Democrats’ long-standing calls for the regulator OFWAT to be replaced. The government has announced a new Independent Water Commission, which…
Council Refuses Proposal for Tower Blocks at Redhill Station
By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter Plans to build the Redhill’s tallest ever high rise have been refused by Reigate & Banstead Borough Council, a result that left residents cheering the “amazing” decision. Network Rail, together with its development partners Kier, who are currently building high rise…
Latest From the Sara Sharif Trial – More Neighbours, Teachers and Specialists Give Evidence
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 Friday, October 25 At court today, statements from more…
Objectors Fear SCC Will Give Green Light to London Road Active Travel Redesign
By Martin Giles Proposed changes to the layout of London Road in Burpham are expected to be approved by Surrey County Council, according to a local campaign group, the London Road Action Group (LRAG). The stretch of road affected is New Inn Lane to Boxgrove Road and…
Mole Valley Adopts Local Plan with Yearly Target of 336 New Homes
By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter More than 6,000 new homes will be built in Mole Valley with Leatherhead taking on the largest share after the district council approved its long-term planning bible. But the plan might still be affected by top down housing targets proposed by…
Ash’s New Road Bridge Is Named – and November 23rd Is Opening Day
By David Reading The new road bridge over the railway line at Ash is to be named Chester Bridge – suggested by the winners of a competition run by Guildford Borough Council. The council asked local residents to come up with a name for the new bridge,…
Class A in Underwear Leads to Jail Sentence
A stop and search by plain clothes officers in Farnham found a drug dealer with a supply of crack cocaine stuffed down his pants. Plain clothes officers were carrying out proactive patrols back in April when they spotted a high-performance VW Golf at a petrol station. Checks…
Historical Almshouse Charity Celebrates Guildford in Bloom Victory
By Jessica Greenhall manager & clerk to the trustees of Caleb Lovejoy’s Almshouse Charity A charity whose Guildford-born founder lived in the 17th century celebrated a 21st century floral victory at its annual reception this month. Friends and supporters of Caleb Lovejoy’s Almshouse Charity attended the reception…
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 illustrated books that featured whimsical, delicate-featured fairies alongside botanically accurate drawings of trees and plants. The creator of those books is featured in a new exhibition,…
Updated: Rare Vintage Pictures Of Merrow Engineering Firm P.A.M Ltd
By David Rose The story and photos below about engineering firm P.A.M Ltd of Merrow was first published in 2018. We…
Opinion: Where Will the Chancellor Look To Raise Tax?
By Gavin Midgley A senior lecturer in Accounting at the University of Surrey who gives his view of next week’s Autumn…
Paramedic Found Guilty of Causing Death by Careless Driving
A paramedic who lost control of his ambulance and collided with a bus stop, which resulted in the death of a…
The Musician Stephen Stills, a Fan Named Erica and a Heartfelt Five-Page Letter
By David Reading An American author is attempting to piece together a puzzle involving the legendary musician Stephen Stills and a…
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