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Bishop of Guildford condemns 'shocking' vandalism of Surrey Islamic Centre
The centre was vandalised earlier this week
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News from Voluntary Action South West Surrey, Autumn 2025
Voluntary Action South West Surrey gives help and advice to people who are looking to volunteer their time, while it also supports groups, organisations and charities who rely on volunteer help. It covers the boroughs of Guildford and Waverley. Successful mini conference On Tuesday this week (Octobe...
Announcing The Winner Of Our Short Story Competition
We are delighted to announce the winner of our short story competition, run in conjunction with Guildford’s new independent bookshop, Paper Moon. We were overwhelmed by entries, but in the opinion of the three judges, one stood out as an obvious winner. This was Christine Reeves’ story “Some G...
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Surrey M25 and A3 overnight road closures this week including near Guildford and Wisley
Some closures will start from as early as 9.30pm this week near major towns like Guildford
A&Es across Surrey under 'significant pressure' from Covid and winter viruses, hospitals warn
There has also been an early increase in winter viruses putting pressure on services
Notice: Big Draw Festival Celebrating Railway 200
Come and be inspired to help celebrate 200 years of British railways… The post Notice: Big Draw Festival Celebrating Railway 200 appeared first on Guildford Dragon....
HMV closing in Guildford's main shopping centre but hopes to relocate in town
The brand has been a mainstay in the town centre for decades
Rogue Builder Sentenced
By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter A “despicable” scammer who used “aggression and harassment” to con an 86-year-old woman out of nearly £12,000 has been given a 10-month suspended sentence and order to repay all the money. Lawrence Cash, 30, of Bagshot Road in Brookwood, will ha...
TikTok star wanted in connection with Surrey crash arrested after nearly year long manhunt
Harrison Sullivan was wanted over a crash involving a McLaren supercar where the driver left the scene
Guildford court uses Google Translate to tell defendant case is delayed
Qais Al-Aswad previously lived at a hotel in Surrey, which has seen protests about asylum-seekers being housed there
See inside popular Surrey village pub that has returned 'better than ever' after refurbishment
The pub owners claims it will be going 'back to its roots' as a foodie destination
Police want to ID white van driver after dangerous driving incident in Guildford town centre
Police have said they are interested in the manner of driving of a white Ford Transit van during the incident
Guildford By-election – Read What the Candidates Have to Say
Voters in the county council division of Guildford South East will have their chance to select the next county councillor to represent them. No doubt the by-election results will be scrutinised to see what they might tell us about the national standing of the main political parties and how “indepe...
Man Seriously Injured and Homes Evacuated in Firework Incident
A man was taken to hospital by air ambulance in a critical condition on Sunday afternoon (October 12) after a firework went off at an address in Cedar Way, Bellfields, Guildford. Emergency services turned up at around 3pm after receiving reports of “a concern for safety,” police said. Nearby hom...
Meet Your SCC Candidates – Catherine Houston for the Lib Dems
The upcoming by-election for the Surrey County Council Guildford South-East division will be held later this week, Thursday October 16, following the resignation of Cllr Fiona Davidson of R4GV. The Guildford Dragon asked the standing candidates about their policies and perspectives. This is what Cat...
Meet Your By-Election Candidates: Claire Whitehouse for Greens
The upcoming by-election for the Surrey County Council Guildford South-East division will be held later this week, Thursday October 16, following the resignation of Cllr Fiona Davidson. The Guildford Dragon asked the standing candidates about their policies and perspectives. This is what Claire Whit...
Meet Your By-Election Candidates: Alex Fiuza for the Conservatives
The upcoming by-election for the Surrey County Council Guildford South-East division will be held later this week, Thursday October 16, following the resignation of Cllr Fiona Davidson of R4GV. The Guildford Dragon asked the standing candidates about their policies and perspectives. This is what Ale...
Meet Your By-Election Candidates: Dale Layman for Reform UK
The upcoming by-election for the Surrey County Council Guildford South-East division will be held later this week, Thursday October 16, following the resignation of Cllr Fiona Davidson of R4GV. The Guildford Dragon asked the standing candidates about their policies and perspectives. This is what Dal...
Meet Your By-Election Candidates: Richard Eggleton for Labour
The upcoming by-election for the Surrey County Council Guildford South-East division will be held later this week, Thursday October 16, following the resignation of Cllr Fiona Davidson of R4GV. The Guildford Dragon asked the standing candidates about their policies and perspectives. This is what Ric...
Meet Your By-Election Candidates: John Redpath for Residents for Guildford and Villages
The upcoming by-election for the Surrey County Council Guildford South-East division will be held later this week, Thursday October 16, following the resignation of Cllr Fiona Davidson of R4GV. The Guildford Dragon asked the standing candidates about their policies and perspectives. This is what Joh...