Guildford Diocese Welcomes New Bishop At Traditional Inauguration With Personal Touches
By Emma Nutbrown Ceremony and tradition were interspersed with personal touches when the tenth Bishop of Guildford, the Rt Revd Andrew Watson, was inaugurated at Guildford Cathedral on Saturday (February 28). The service began dramatically with Bishop Andrew, 53, striking the cathedral’s west doors three times with his…
English Heritage Rejects Plea To List Stirling Grave Amid Church’s Plan To Sell-off Redundant Churchyard
Breaking news surrounding plans by St John’s Church in Stoke Road to sell off its west churchyard to fund a new community building is that English Heritage has rejected an application to heritage-list the grave [the site of which is unclear] of Admiral Sir James Stirling, the first governor of…
Police’s New Crackdown On Drug-Drivers in Surrey
Motorists who get behind the wheel after taking drugs are to be targeted in a new road safety crackdown across Surrey and Sussex. Legislation that comes into force on March 2 sets legal limits for how much of a substance – both illegal drugs and prescription medication…
Unknown Pranksters Add Toilet And Basin To Bus Shelter: Worplesdon Parish Council Has Nothing To Go On!
Worplesdon Parish Council has asked its residents to share a penny for their thoughts after pranksters provided a new ‘facility’ in Wood Street Village. The parish council’s groundsman discovered some interesting additions including a WC, cistern and a washbasin all fixed to the bus shelter by the village green opposite…
Furniture Link Has So Much To Offer – For Customers And Its Staff
By Anna Valentina Every now and then people move house or just clear it – for whichever reason. Often lots of things are dumped or perhaps recycled. They may also be donated to charity. Now, Guildford-based Furniture Link is offering the whole clearance process. Furniture Link says its service is cheaper than other…
Borough To Raise Its Portion Of Council Tax By 1.5%, Due To Cuts In Government Grants And Other Funding
Council tax is set set to rise once again as Guildford Borough Council (GBC) has announced it will increase its portion by 1.5%, citing cuts in government grants and other funding reductions. At its meeting on Wednesday, February 11, GBC approved a new budget and set council tax for…
Citizens Advice Bureau’s Home Visits Make A Difference In Ash
Housebound residents in Ash who are unable to get to their local Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) or those facing eviction are benefitting from a service in which an advisor makes a home visit to them. Ash CAB is helping a range of people, struggling with problems such…
Woodbridge Hill Stabbing: Man Charged With Murdering Daniel Sommerville
A man from London has been charged with the murder of Daniel Sommerville, 24, and will be appearing before magistrates in Guildford on Wednesday morning, February 4. Nathaniel Johnson, 24, from Barkworth Road, London has been remanded in custody. Officers were called to the Royal Surrey County Hospital following…
Murder Probe: Fourth Arrest And Police Continue To Search Crime Scene
A fourth person has been arrested in connection with the fatal stabbing of a man on Woodbridge Hill, Guildford on Monday, February 2. The police say the man, in his 20s, was arrested in the early hours of this morning (Tuesday, February 3) at an address in the London area on suspicion of murder.…
First Pupils Making Good Progress With Westborough Cycle Training Scheme
Cyclist Terry Duckmanton has begun his free training with his first four pupils all keen to learn good skills when riding their…
Free Advice On Securing Your Home And Safety Tips
Drop into Guildford Guildhall on Friday, March 6, for free advice on how to secure your property, personal safety support and guidance…
To Tweet Or Not To Tweet That Is The Question
Dani Maimone spills the beans on social media summit taking place on March 5 in Guildford. Many small business owners undervalue the use…
St John Offering Free 30-minute First Aid Training
To celebrate its 125th anniversary, the Guildford division of St John Ambulance is offering free 30-minute training in lifesaving skills on…
Independent Panel To Advise Council On Designs Of Large Developments
Guildford Borough Council is to seek advice from an independent review panel when it considers the design of proposals for new large-scale…
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