The Lamps Are Going Out – WWI Commemorative Events and Services
‘The lamps are going out all over Europe, we shall not see them lit again in our lifetime’. These words, attributed to Britain’s Foreign Secretary Sir Edward Grey on the eve of the outbreak of the First World War, will no doubt be heard again many times this…
Councillor Urges Us To Register To Vote With New Individual Voter Scheme
A new system of electoral registration is about to be introduced and each individual Guildford borough resident will soon receive a letter from the council explaining the scheme. A Guildford Borough Council (GBC) statement said: “Individual Electoral Registration (IER) is the biggest change to how people vote…
The Dragon Says: A Congestion Charge For Guildford Should Be Considered
Should planners consider the introduction of a congestion charge for Guildford? In a letter Bernard Parke, a former mayor, has suggested that it should. The letter has sparked some interest. The Guildford Dragon NEWS is not surprised. Traffic congestion is one of our town’s most chronic problems…
Collision in Shere – Cyclist Seriously Injured
The police were called to A25 Shere Road, near to Sherborne at 8am this morning (Thursday, July 24) following a collision involving a BMW and a cyclist. The cyclist, a man in his 40s, was taken to St George’s Hospital in Tooting with serious injuries. Surrey Police…
Former Mayor Praises Local and National Health Services
A former Guildford Mayor, Gordon Bridger, has written in praise of the National Health Service (NHS) both locally at the Royal Surrey County Hospital (RSCH) and nationally. In a personal account he said: “One would be entitled to believe, if one reads only the tabloid press, that…
Witnesses Sought to Alleged Dog Attack on Towpath
A dog is believed to have bitten a woman twice as she was walking on the tow path along the Basingstoke canal between Mytchett and Ash Vale earlier this month. Surrey Police is now appealing for information. The woman was walking along the tow path which runs…
Did You See Worplesdon Collision?
Surrey Police is appealing for witnesses following a single-vehicle collision in the Worplesdon area of Guildford yesterday (Monday, July 21). The incident involved a white Ford Transit van on Goose Rye Road just before 4.30pm. It is reported that the vehicle was travelling in the direction of…
Spectrum Raises The Most For BHF
The Guildford and Godalming branch of the British Heart Foundation (BHF) says it’s “over the moon” in presenting an award to Spectrum for fundraising the most locally. Freedom Leisure that operates Guildford Spectrum leisure centre on behalf of Guildford Borough Council has been raising money for the BHF for the past year. With…
Local Link Now Essential for Borough Housing Applicants
Those who need a helping hand to secure a place to live must have a local connection – that’s the key change Guildford Borough…
Lib Dems Consult The People on The Local Plan
Liberal Democrat councillors have been running street stalls around Guildford to let people know more about the Local Plan process and…
Immigration Absconder Pleads Guilty To Sexual Offences Against Young Girl
A 48-year-old man, living in Guildford, has pleaded guilty to three charges of sexual offences against a child under 13 years.…
Cyclist Dies in Burpham Collision
A cyclist died following a collision on the southbound carriageway of the A3 at Burpham last night (Thursday, July 24). The…
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