Guildford Man Jailed After Police Find Drugs and £20,000 in his Car
A 50-year-old Guildford man who was suspected of drug dealing was pulled over by police while driving his Alfa Romeo on the A245 near Painshill, Cobham. Robert Dorado knew the game was up but refused to get out of the car, forcing officers to smash a window,…
West Surrey Council Set to Confirm New Chief Executive
Subject to agreement at an Extraordinary West Shadow Authority meeting later today (Thursday, September 10), the West Surrey Shadow Council is set to confirm Susan Halliwell as its permanent Chief Executive and Head of Paid Service. The news came from a press release published by Surrey County…
Family Pay Tribute to 18-year-old Who Died Following Collision
The family of an 18-year-old man who died following a collision in Headley, near Leatherhead, on Sunday (September 6), have paid tribute to him. Rahulan Chelliah was one of five teenagers seriously injured in the collision. He was taken to hospital but subsequently died. See: Five Teenagers…
Guildford Library Shut During Modernisation Programme – Register Office To Move In
By David Reading and David Rose An extensive refurbishment and improvement programme is taking place at Guildford Library, with all services having been put on hold since August 20. The library will partially reopen on Monday, September 21, with a “click and collect” service. People will be…
East Surrey Council Leaders Also Want to Stay ‘On Track’ With Reorganisation Programme
By James Moules local democracy reporter East Surrey’s shadow council leader has insisted that the county’s council restructure remains “on track” after the government hit pause on planned reforms following new legal advice. His view is similar to that of his party colleague Cllr Paul Follows, leader…
Shadow Councils Consider Tourism Tax
By James Moules local democracy reporter Surrey’s two new shadow unitary councils are considering a “tourism tax” to help buoy their finances amid major changes to local government in the area. This tax on overnight stays, which regional mayors will be allowed to charge under government plans,…
Dragon Interview: Opposition Leader on Reorganisation Pause
Following the interview with the leader of West Surrey shadow authority Dragon editor Martin Giles sought the views of Cllr Jane Austin the Conservative leader of the opposition. Earlier she had commented: “Surrey moved first and moved fast on LGR [local government reorganisation], in good faith and…
Dangerous E Coli Levels Found in River Wey
By Esme Campbell Swimmers in the River Wey face a higher risk of illness as tests show E.coli levels rocketed to over double the safe maximum in August. St Catherine’s swimming spot in Guildford contained 2.4 times the guideline figure for E coli bacteria, tests by the…
Interview: Council Leader Paul Follows on Local Government Reorganisation Pause
News that the Government is to pause local government reorganisation for all areas involved except Surrey came as a shock to everyone yesterday (September 7) outside Government. See: Legal Challenges Halt Council Reorganisation Elsewhere – But Surrey Is Unaffected In this interview, Dragon editor Martin Giles questions…
Airport Expansion Plans: ‘An Example Of An Issue At The Heart Of The Climate Crisis’
By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporting service The newly-formed West Surrey Council is expected to throw its weight against expansion at…
Opinion: Rural Roar – My Parish Council Is Backing the Campaign and Standing Up for Surrey Villages
By Paula Moss Vice-chair of Effingham Parish Council and founder of “Rural Roar”, a campaign seeking reform of grey belt policy.…
Flames Season Starts with the Challenge Cup
By Don Starr The 2026-27 season starts tomorrow, Saturday, September 12 with the first games in the Challenge Cup competition. Guildford…
NHS Plea On Mental Health: ‘Check in On People You Know Who May Need Support’
Today (September 10) is World Suicide Prevention Day and the NHS is reminding the public of the importance of checking in…
Review: The Doris Show – Guildford Fringe
By Alice Fowler Jackie Mitchell wears many hats – journalist, PR professional, radio presenter at Brooklands Radio and, it turns out,…
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