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Birdwatcher’s Diary No. 206
By Malcolm Fincham As April unfurled, the sun continued to shine. Unfortunately, I continued to be restricted to birdwatching in my local areas within walking or cycling distance from my…
How Wildlife-friendly is Your Garden? Surrey Wildlife Trust’s Quiz Will Show You
If you want more butterflies and wildlife in your garden, take Surrey Wildlife Trust’s online wildlife garden quiz to get you started. In less than two minutes, you’ll discover how…
Village Supermarket and Butcher Count Costs of Mystery Midday Fire
by Chris Dick Shop owners were counting their costs today in the aftermath of the mystery midday fire yesterday (April 21) that struck Effingham’s Village Supermarket, which was also the…
Trains Running Again Following Major Engineering Works
Network Rail has completed its major engineering works to the north of Guildford railway station that closed the line to most trains between April 10 and 20. It has also…
Letter: Is River Flow Speed Properly Appreciated in Weir Repair Planning?
From: Jim Allen In response to: Weir Repair Will Take Two Years Interesting comments, but no mention of running the river at high speed during flooding undermining the weir sitting…
Dragon Interview: Weir Repair Will Take Two Years
The River Wey towpath by the collapsed Tumbling Bay Weir in Millmead will not be restored for two years under current plans for the repair project. But work currently underway…
Extensive Railway Engineering Works Are Forging Ahead
By David Rose Network Rail’s Wessex division is reporting its extensive engineering works at Guildford railway station during the Easter weekend is forging ahead. It is giving regular updates on…
Letter: Burchatts Barn Could Be Viable As A Community Asset
From John Redpath R4GV borough councillor for Holy Trinity Judging by Peter Knight’s comment (April 11, see under: Burchatts Farm Barn Finally Leased After Successful Planning Appeal) I’m assuming he…
The Story of the Great St Catherine’s Tunnel Collapse on Saturday, March 23, 1895
The discovery of what appears to be a historic cave above the railway tunnel at St Catherine’s Hill has led historian Frank Phillipson to recall the late 19th century sand…
Rail Passengers Must Check as Huge Track Upgrade Changes Train Times
The rail infrastructure in the Guildford area is undergoing its biggest investment in nearly 40 years and passengers are urged to check journey times before travelling. Work to upgrade track…
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