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Changes to Surrey bus timetables this May with Guildford, Redhill and Heathrow affected
Metrobus and Stagecoach services will be impacted
Surrey firefighters could attend more medical emergencies
A town in Surrey could soon lose its fire station under new plans
Full M25 weekend closure in May leaves drivers facing 23 mile diversion as Heathrow and Gatwick access hit
The full road closure of the M25 will mean a section of the road will be shut for the entire weekend
Surrey weather: Areas with highest temperatures as Guildford to be as warm as Barcelona
Guildford, Woking, Reigate and Farnham are all set to get into the 20Cs according to The Met Office
Letter: We Need a Plan Residents Can Support
From: Ramsey Nagaty chair of the Guildford Greenbelt Group Michelle Gardner in her comment on the letter: It’s a Sad State of Affairs is right to question “Future Guildford”. It was a scheme started with good intentions by the then Conservative administration but has proved to have had serious...
‘Guildford Green Day’ Announced
The borough council is planning a Guildford Green Day “to celebrate, learn and be part of a Greener Guildford”. It will be held on Sunday, 9 June 2024, from 11 am to 4pm. the initiative is funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. and according to a GBC statement is ...
Letter: GBC Seems to Lack a Vision for Guildford
From: Bibhas Neogi In response to: It’s a Sad State of Affairs I get the impression that Guildford Borough Council does not have a vision for Guildford. Both Guildford Vision Group and Guildford Society tried very hard but all good advice fell on deaf ears. In my view, Surrey County Council has no...
Pro-Palestine Protest ‘Disrupted By Agitators’ in Guildford High Street
A pro-Palestine protest in Guildford High Street was disrupted by a rival group on Saturday afternoon (May 4) and one of the protesters, a young woman, was arrested. The West Surrey Palestine Solidarity Campaign (WSPSC) claimed that the rival group was made up of “Zionist agitators” and they say...
New 2024 map shows Surrey areas that are cheapest to rent
These two Surrey towns were the only places where less than half of people’s wages goes on rent
Carpentry Students Build Storage Area for Children’s Hospices’ Charity Shop
In a collaboration between Guildford College and Beard Construction, three carpentry students have lent their skills to construct a lean-to storage area for Shooting Star Children’s Hospices. Beard Construction provided the Level 2 site carpentry students with some invaluable work experience. The ...
Awards Presented to Community Volunteers
The Mayor’s Award for Service to the Community in Guildford have been presented to this year’s recipients. Guildford Borough Council, that hosts the awards says in a press release, the recipients “show the incredible dedication of volunteers across our borough”. The council adds: “Voluntee...
Notice: Surrey New Writers Festival – May 18
They say we all have at least one book within us, why not see if you have…
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Woking Wipeout for Conservative Councillors
By Chris Caufield local democracy reporter The Conservatives have been wiped out in Woking after voters handed the Liberal Democrats a huge mandate. The final tally tightened the Lib Dems grip on power giving them 24 seats, up four from last year’s election – and left the Tories with none and La...
Surrey's best café, hotel, and farm shop crowned among raft of winning businesses at awards
The 2024 regional awards also named the county's top bar, destination pub, and family attraction
Guildford pre-school to close due to ‘UK wide’ issues
Disability Challengers will shut its pre-school at the end of the summer term, but its other services will continue
Guildford's Lush manager explains how town loves Intergalactic bath bombs and one shaped like a magic cow
Guildford's Lush manager celebrates world bath bomb day by telling Surrey Live what the town's bestsellers are
Man arrested at Aux nightclub Guildford as venue 'permanently closed'
Surrey Police have confirmed that a man has been arrested at Aux nightclub
Local Elections 2024: What time do Surrey polls close and what to bring with you
Opening and closing times for local election polls in Surrey, including Woking and Guildford.
Guildford vs Guildford: How far will your money go in the town's much warmer namesake
While sharing the name as Guildford, the Guildford in Western Australia is distinctly different
On the streets of Woking where voters talk council debt and toilets on eve of local elections 2024
Cuts to services and increased taxes at bankrupt council as residents of Woking go to the polls