Trial Opens of the Two Teenagers Accused of Stoke Park Murder
The trial has opened of two teenagers accused of murdering a 15-year-old boy in Stoke Park, Guildford. Luis Guembes died of his injuries in January after being stabbed in the head, shoulder and back. One stab wound fatally pierced his stomach, severing his left kidney and hitting…
New Tongham Flats ‘Will Help Meet Need For Affordable Accommodation’ Says Council
By James Moules local democracy reporting service Plans to build two new blocks of council flats in Tongham have been given the go-ahead. Guildford Borough Council sought planning permission from itself to build the flats – which will provide six new council homes – on land behind…
Updated: New Housing Can Go Ahead After Inspector Says the Site is ‘Grey Belt’ Land
By David Reading Updated with a comment from Guildford Borough Council A developer has won its appeal for outline planning permission to build up to 200 homes at Shortlands Farm, Guildford Road, between Ash and Normandy. The planning inspector agreed the land can be designated as “grey…
Work to Recommence on Former Debenham’s Site – But Guildford Society Unhappy
By Martin Giles Work on redeveloping the former Debenhams site on Millbrook “will commence in the coming weeks” according to developers Native Land. Groundwork on the site, now called “St Mary’s Wharf”, ceased in the spring and there has been mounting curiosity in Guildford about the hiatus…
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 nearing completion, says the National Trust, owners of the River Wey Navigation. The weir collapsed dramatically in 2019 forcing a woman on the footbridge to leap…
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 the county does not adopt an elected mayor in the near future. Cllr Tim Oliver (Con, Weybridge) urged the incoming East and West Surrey councils to…
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 Guildford. Sophia Wyatt, who chairs the Friends of Christ’s College, has been nominated for Parentkind’s PTA Volunteer of the Year Award. The nomination celebrates the work…
A New Vision for the Former House of Fraser Building Is Finally Revealed
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…
Guildford Spectrum is Getting Almost 1,200 Solar Panels To Cut Carbon Emissions
Almost 1,200 solar panels are being installed on the roof of Guildford Spectrum as part of the borough council’s work to make the leisure centre more sustainable. Work began this week (October 12) and covers around 2,400 square metres, roughly the size of six basketball courts. The…
Reduced Train Services Due to Signalling and Rail Upgrades, October 24 to November 1
Upgrades by Network Rail that includes signalling, cabling and laying new rails will mean a reduced service on some trains from…
Sime Gallery Caricatures Now On View at Yvonne Arnaud Theatre
Artwork on a theatrical theme from the Sime Gallery in Worplesdon is currently on show at the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre in…
Rare Solar Radiation Storm Gives Scientists Clearest Picture Yet of Flight Risks
Scientists have received the most comprehensive information ever collected from Earth’s atmosphere during a solar radiation storm – and they hope…
Dragon Review: The Anastasia File – Yvonne Arnaud Theatre
By Alice Fowler The Anastasia File, starring Jenny Seagrove and on show at the Yvonne Arnaud for the rest of this…
More Than 50 Independent Stalls Will Attract Visitors To Cathedral’s Christmas Fair
Guildford Cathedral will be holding its annual Christmas Fair on Friday and Saturday, November 20 and 21, offering shoppers the chance…
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