By Daisy Edwards There is, at last, a new vision for the former House of Fraser site and it could bring back into business the luxury shopping experience that Guildford was once known for. Our town is becoming a hub for modern developments around the historic town…

Villagers Hear That the ‘Grey Belt’ Policy Should Be Suspended Until Reviewed

By Martin Giles The Government’s “grey belt” policy is leaving Guildford Borough more vulnerable to speculative development proposals than ever before, East Horsley villagers heard at a meeting arranged by Rural Roar campaigner Paula Moss on Friday evening (October 9). The meeting began with a presentation from…

Brookwood Station Shortlisted for Railways and Communities Award – Some History Too

Brookwood railway station, with its delightful garden for reflection, has been shortlisted for the title of World Cup of Stations 2026. The competition is being run by the Rail Delivery Group, and this year it is celebrating stations creating connections that matter. With the public deciding the…

Councillors To Be Told Not To Use Certain AI Tools

By James Moules local democracy reporter Surrey councillors and officers could soon be barred from using online AI (Artificial Intelligence) tools such as Gemini and ChatGPT under new rules around the burgeoning tech’s use. A Surrey County Council AI policy has been put forward, which aims to…

Does Our Ability to ‘Listen’ to Our Body Impact Our Mental Health?

Psychologists at the University of Surrey are inviting volunteers to take part in a new study examining how the brain processes bodily signals, like heartbeats or hunger, and whether it is connected to a person’s mental health over time. The study will focus on interoception – the…

Dragon Interviews: What Those On the Street Think About Council Reorganisation

By Martin Giles (interviewer) and Hannah Hastings (filming and editing) What do you know about Local Government reorganisation and Surrey’s legacy debt issue? Probably, as a Dragon reader, more than most. But we went to find out what some of Guildford’s men and women in the street…

Surrey Exceeds Its Tree-planting Target

By James Moules local democracy reporter More than 800,000 new trees have been planted across Surrey over the past five years – overshooting the council’s own target, according to a report. Surrey County Council’s climate change progress report analysed the authority’s progress for the first five years…

Ofsted Praises Guildford Pupils Who ‘Achieve Well and Enjoy Their Learning’

Christ’s College in Guildford is celebrating a positive Ofsted report which recognises pupils’ achievement, the school’s caring culture and the strong relationships between pupils and staff. Following an inspection on September 15 and 16, inspectors judged the school to meet the new Ofsted framework’s Expected Standard in…

Tumbling Bay Weir Restoration Project To Be Completed Within Weeks

By Martin Giles Work to build a new Tumbling Bay Weir at Millbrook, and restore the towpath bridge over it, is…

Surrey Could Be ‘Left Behind’ Without a Mayor

By James Moules local democracy reporter The outgoing leader of Surrey County Council has warned Surrey risks being “left behind” if…

Mother Shortlisted for National Award

A Guildford mother has been shortlisted for a national award, recognising her contribution to the Parent-Teacher Association of Christ’s College in…

G Live’s International Concert Season

By Alice Fowler Every autumn, the G Live stage turns shades of russet brown: not with falling leaves, but the mellow…