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Postal Vote Advice
By Emily Dalton local democracy reporter Postal voters are being encouraged to send their ballots off in good time to make the May 2 local elections. Your postal vote needs to be with the elections team at your local council by 10pm on polling day to be counted. Surrey residents will have their say ...
Hotel Granted Permission for 27-bedroom Extension
By Emily Dalton local democracy reporter A popular Guildford hotel is to build a 27-bedroom extension in a move it is hoped will support town centre businesses. Described as a “large and prominent building”, the Mandolay Hotel on London Road is a family-owned business which has been running for ...
Extension of family-owned Guildford hotel granted in hope it will help town centre
The Mandolay Hotel on London Road is a family-owned business which has been running for 25 years.
Planned Surrey M&S closures is 'another nail in the coffin for Redhill', say readers
The Redhill store may shut as the brand re-assesses the shops it owns
Latest Figures Show Two in Every Three Burglaries Went Unattended in Surrey
By Martin Giles Nearly two-thirds or 63 per cent of burglaries in Surrey went unattended by Surrey Police last year, despite a government promise to attend all of them, the Liberal Democrats say their investigation has revealed. Paul Kennedy, the Liberal Democrat challenger to Surrey’s Conservativ...
A3 recapafter Ripley exit closed following serious crash
The bypass between Guildford and Woking was closed for several hours
Notice: Guildford Twinning Association Filmfest 2024
Free admission for a day of award-winning German films (with English subtitles)… The post Notice: Guildford Twinning Association Filmfest 2024 appeared first on Guildford Dragon....
Live SWR travel updates as Woking and London Waterloo trains disrupted by overrunning engineering works
Disruption to trains in Surrey may continue until 3pm.
Four Weddings and a Funeral church facing cutbacks unless help arrives soon
This Surrey church is best known for its appearance in the 90’s classic Four Weddings and a Funeral
New M&S food hall at Guildford Ladymead has opening date announced
The Ladymead store will join the shop in the town centre
Zero Re-opens Uptown
By Martin Giles Zero is back. The environmental “shop” and community centre reopened in new premises at the top of the High Street on Saturday (April 20). One of the organisers, Ben McCallan, said: “The re-opening rewards the work of several hundred Surrey residents. Our new High Street premis...
Letter: I Hope the New CEO Will Reflect on the Constructive Advice
From: Anthony Mallard In response to: the three-part Insights open letter to Pedro Wrobel The three parts to Bernard Quoroll’s critique of Guildford Borough Council offer a sad insight into its workings over many past years. In many cases, these are reflections of the situation outlined in the man...
Update: Missing boy, 13, from Guildford found
He has links to Guildford, Woking, Aldershot and Chichester
Police Commissioner Office Ordered to Remove Social Media Messages
By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter The Surrey Police and Crime Commission social media team was made to remove a graphic from Twitter, now X, and Facebook after a complaint was made that it could influence the May 2 elections. To see PCC candidate interviews click here. The post was made du...
Police and Crime Commissioner Candidate Interview – Kate Chinn
The election for the Police & Crime Commissioner for Surrey will be held on Thursday, May 2. Martin Giles has interviewed all four candidates asking a similar set of questions to allow easier comparison. One interview have been published each day between Monday, April 22, and Thursday, April 25....
M&S set to shut Surrey store that is anchor of Redhill's Belfry shopping centre
The Redhill store may shut as the brand re-assesses the shops it owns
Guide to Telephone Befriending Services for Older People
A charity that supports older people who are lonely or isolated is inviting them to sign-up to receive a volunteer phone companion. Re-engage says it is dedicated to reducing isolation among people aged 75 and over. It says in Surrey one in three retired people live alone. Its services are free of c...
Guildford Lido All Set for the 2024 Season
Following a winter of essential renovations, Guildford Lido says it is ready to welcome swimmers of all ages from Friday (April 26) until September 15. Whether swimmers are looking for a refreshing morning lane swim or some family time relaxing on the rolling landscaped lawns, Guildford Lido says it...
Appointment of Permanent Joint Strategic Director of Finance Confirmed
The appointment of Richard Bates as the joint strategic director of finance and Section 151 officer for Guildford and Waverley Borough Councils has been approved. Guildford borough councillors supported the appointment at the extraordinary full council meeting on April 16 and now Waverley borough co...
Police and Crime Commissioner Candidate Interview – Alex Coley
The election for the Police & Crime Commissioner for Surrey will be held on Thursday, May 2. Martin Giles has interviewed all four candidates asking a similar set of questions to allow easier comparison. One interview will be published each day between Monday, April 22, and Thursday, April 25. T...