Guildford Council’s Ageing Vehicle Fleet is Costly and Inefficient
By James Moules local democracy reporter Guildford Borough Council is eyeing replacements for its ageing vehicle fleet, with forecast maintenance expenditure on existing vans and lorries set to be nearly double what was budgeted. The council currently operates a fleet of 191 vehicles, ranging from delivery cars…
We’re Back! The Dragon Restarts Publication Following Site Migration
By Martin Giles At last, The Guildford Dragon NEWS is publishing again. May I reiterate my apology for the break in service but we needed the site to be more stable so that readers and our editorial team could depend on its accessibility. We believe we have…
Ash Must Continue To Wait For A Decision On Railway Station Footbridge
By David Reading Doubts still remain over long-standing plans to build a footbridge over the railway at Ash Station – a scheme once said to be an important part of the Chester Bridge project. Before the road bridge was opened in February 2025, the footbridge was being…
Guildford MP Stops Using X Because of Increasingly Personal Abuse and Safety Fears
By James Moules local democracy reporter Guildford’s MP is determined not to let growing threats and hostility towards politicians get in the way of connecting with her constituents. But due to the mounting abuse she has faced, a social media post congratulating recipients of A Level results…
Guildford’s Street Angels Celebrate Receiving Their Share In Large Charity Grant
Eight charities based in Surrey have received a funding boost in the first half of 2026, thanks to support from the Benefact Group Movement for Good Awards. The recipients include Guildford Town Centre Chaplaincy, whose work with the Street Angels is an important part of the town’s…
New Planning Application for Former Guildford Bank Branch
By James Moules local democracy reporter Fresh plans have been submitted to renovate a former Natwest bank, which would extend it and partially convert the site into housing. The ex-bank building on Worplesdon Road, Guildford, would be remodelled to house two commercial units and six new homes…
Petition Raised for Speed Cameras
By James Moules local democracy reporter Godalming residents are urging Surrey County Council to install new speed cameras on a major road to combat reports of “dangerous speeding”. A petition has been launched calling on the council to put average speed cameras on Portsmouth Road in a…
MP Calls for New Railway Station in West Guildford to Serve Growing Population
By James Moules local democracy reporter Guildford’s MP has reiterated calls for a third railway station to be built in the town, saying public transport infrastructure “must be delivered” alongside new house building. Zöe Franklin (Lib Dem) has urged the government to revive plans for a Guildford…
Bid to Restore Pond to be The Next Nature Recovery Success Story
A neglected piece of Wood Street Village’s history could be brought back to life spearheaded by Worplesdon Parish Council as it seeks to restore Pinks Hill Pond for wildlife and the local community. The parish council says that few people now realise Pinks Hill Pond was once…
Guildford Through The Camera’s Lens – Including The Great Flood of ’68
September 1968: A young boy in Wellington boots watches canoeists at the bottom of Guildford High Street. Shops such as the…
New Partnership to Support Adults Facing Multiple Challenges
A new Surrey-wide outreach service for adults in need will launch in September. It brings together Oakleaf Enterprise, Catalyst Support and…
Scam Phone Callers Posing as Surrey Police
Surrey Police have said that they are aware of members of the public receiving calls from a number claiming to be…
Birdwatcher’s Diary No.353
By Malcolm Fincham During the first two weeks of July high pressure stretching up from the Azores continued to dominate the…
The ‘Shy Child’ Who Went On To Become A Top-Selling Author
Kate Thompson – top-selling author of historical fiction and non-fiction – will be the special guest at Ash Library next month…
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