Fire Breaks Out in Town Centre Flats, Occupant Taken to Hospital for Checks
By Stella Kuchanny Emergency services rushed to a Guildford flat this afternoon after a fierce fire broke out. At around 2:15pm, five fire tenders, as well as police and ambulance crews, arrived at the scene, where all residents were evacuated as a safety measure. The fire primarily…
County Council Rejects £6 Million Active Travel Scheme for London Road
From Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter A £6 million active travel scheme that would have helped Surrey hit net zero targets in Guildford has been rejected over concerns that cyclists would endanger pedestrian safety. A new cycling and shared pedestrian scheme along London Road in Burpham had…
Police Find Suspected Class A Drugs During Car Search in Tongham
A man was arrested on Saturday evening (October 26) after police searched a car in Tongham and found eight bags of suspected class A drugs. Officers had spotted suspicious activity linked to a vehicle in Weybourne Road, Aldershot, at around 10pm. The car was then driven over…
Dragon Interview: The Surrey Uni Student Who Became a Renowned Jazz Drummer
Following his reunion with prog rock band TT Transmission, Dragon reporter David Reading caught up with another face from his past – jazz drummer Gordon Wellard, who he last interviewed in the late 1970s when Gordon played with the Brains Trust. Gordon’s current band, the Gordon Wellard…
Green Party Reinstate Waverley Councillor Who Withdrew from General Election
By Martin Giles The Green Party candidate for Godalming & Ash in the July general election, who withdrew his nomination to encourage tactical voting and was subsequently expelled from his party for five years, has now been readmitted following a successful appeal. Steve Williams, who is also…
Councillor Says SCC Should ‘Stop the Drilling Now’ at Horse Hill as Directed by the Supreme Court
By Martin Giles Surrey County Council has clarified its position on planning enforcement action at Horse Hill near Horley and Gatwick Airport following complaints of inaction. In June (2024) the Supreme Court issued a judgement on the challenge brought against SCC’s decision to grant planning permission for…
Latest From the Sara Sharif Trial – Specialists Cross Examined
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 28 This afternoon, Greg Robinson, the telecommunications…
Dragon Interview: Patrick Oven, GGG Leader at GBC
This is the fourth in a series of interviews with, it is hoped, all the party leaders at Guildford Borough Council. In this interview the man in the spotlight is Patrick Oven, leader of the Guildford Greenbelt Group. His group comprises three councillors, a slight improvement from…
Guildford Town’s Acts of Remembrance 2024
This year, as usual, there will be two civic events to mark Remembrance in the Guildford town as well as the various ceremonies held in villages throughout the borough. Saturday, November 9 Remembrance service at 3pm at the Charlotteville war memorial, Addison Road. Followed by tea in…
Oakleaf Gets a ‘Heartfelt Testimonial’ from a Grateful Client
The mental health charity Oakleaf, a partner in the Bridge the Gap mental health support initiative, has received a “wonderful testimonial”…
Thieves Steal Family Gold From Property in Ash – Police Seek Witnesses
Surrey police are appealing for witnesses after a large quantity of family gold was stolen from a property in Ash. The…
SCC Cabinet Decides to Pull the Plug on London Road Scheme
By Martin Giles In a result that surprised many observers Surrey County Council’s Cabinet voted today, by six votes to three,…
Farnham is Surrey’s First Town to be Awarded Plastic Free Community Status
Farnham has become the first Surrey community to be awarded Plastic Free Community status by Surfers Against Sewage in recognition of…
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