Trespassing On The Railway Is a Major Cause of Passenger Disruption, New Report Shows
Figures released by Network Rail and British Transport Police reveal that trespass on the railway caused 9,437 minutes of delays to passengers across the South Western network last year. This is equivalent to around six and a half days. Across Network Rail’s 14 routes, South Western had…
Guildford’s Artistic Talent On Display In a Vibrant Four-Day Celebration
The Guildford Festival of the Arts opens tomorrow (October 1) – bringing a dazzling array of artistic talent to the town. The four-day community-led celebration of the visual arts, which runs from Thursday until Sunday, is designed to shine a spotlight on Guildford’s wealth of creativity and…
£150m Wiped from Runnymede’s Investment Portfolio
By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter Almost £150 million has been wiped off the value of Runnymede Borough Council’s remaining investment portfolio, latest figures show but what sales it has made have been above the sticker price. The council was placed under government warning over concerns about…
School’s Sports Facilities Upgrade Proposal Recommended for Approval
By James Moules local democracy reporter A Guildford Catholic school is poised to receive permission to build an extension which would create new drama and sports facilities on its campus. Planning officers are recommending that borough councillors approve the revamp at St Peter’s Catholic School at a…
Ash Gets Ready To Go to the Polls To Vote On a New Neighbourhood Plan
Residents of Ash will be voting on whether to adopt the Ash Neighbourhood Plan at a local referendum to be held on Thursday, October 29. Poll cards have begun arriving at homes in the area. Neighbourhood Plans give local communities a greater say in how development is…
How Can Local Councils Manage The Problem Of Weeds? New Study Aims to Find Out
A new research study is taking place at Onslow Park and Ride in Guildford to assess different approaches to weed management. Researchers from the University of Surrey say the aim is to help Guildford Borough Council and Waverley Borough Council better understand the most effective and sustainable…
Rail Authority Agrees To Act Following Residents’ Outcry Over Litter Menace
By James Moules local democracy reporting service The Southern rail authority has confirmed it will return the bins to the railway station at a Surrey beauty spot, just weeks after there was a local outcry over litter piling up on its platforms. The rail operator removed the…
Surrey Researchers Examine How Moon Dust Could Provide Propellant For Spacecraft
Could magnesium found in Moon dust help future spacecraft travel further into deep space? A new European Space Agency-funded project led by the University of Surrey aims to find out. Researchers at the Surrey Space Centre are working with UK propulsion company Eos Space Technology Ltd to…
Search Begins for New Operator of The Electric Theatre
Guildford Borough Council is launching a market engagement exercise with independent specialists Blue Horizon Ventures to try and secure the future of The Electric Theatre. The council is inviting organisations to express an interest in operating the much-loved community arts venue and it says to help “it…
Birdwatcher’s Diary No.357
By Malcolm Fincham High pressure remained firmly in control in southern regions of the UK as we moved into the latter…
Buy Tickets Now for Lions’ Charity Firework & Live Music Festival
The Guildford Lions Club’s much-loved Charity Firework & Live Music Festival returns to Stoke Park, Guildford on Saturday, November 7. The…
Close Contest to Conquer Clan – But Another Win for Flames
Josh Waller bagged the winner with his second of the night about halfway through the third period as the Flames collected a…
Summary of GBC Planning Decisions – October 1, 2026
Guildford Borough Council has provided the following summary of the decisions taken by the Planning Committee at their meeting in Millmead…
New Free Meditation Group held at St Nicolas Church Welcomes All
A new meditation group is meeting at St Nicolas Church, at the foot of Guildford High Street over the Town Bridge,…
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