Developers unveil plans to build 32 new homes in centre of Guildford on former pub site
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Developers unveil plans to build 32 new homes in centre of Guildford on former pub site
• Homes would be split across three distinct buildings on the town centre site
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SurreyLive — Surrey Policetoday Police appeal to help find missing Surrey girl, 15, 'as soon as possible'• Raquel, 15, was last seen on Sunday evening (June 28) and police are concerned for her welfare |
Guildford Dragontoday GBC Executive Confirms Decision to Reject Creation of ‘Clean Air Zone’• By James Moules local democracy reporter GBC’s Executive confirmed that a “clean air zone” will not be created in Guildford after councillors accepted a report saying the costs would outweigh the benefits of such a scheme. |
SurreyLive — Guildfordtoday Concerns HMOs are 'taking over' neighbourhoods in Guildford as group leads call to action• One resident said her small road is now over 70 per cent houses of multiple occupancy (HMOs) and also has a bail hostel and care home |
SurreyLive — Surrey Newstoday Inside Rolf Harris' final years in Berkshire from school incident to cause of death• Rolf Harris: Primetime Predator is now streaming on Prime Video, so let's take a look at what we know about the last years of the disgraced presenter's life |
SurreyLive — Surrey Newstoday Surrey campaigners against 'disproportionate' planning charges 'have finally been heard'• The Government is proposing to consult on a package of changes to make CIL clearer and more proportionate for householders and self-builders but existing rules still in place |
SurreyLive — Wokingtoday Adorable flower shop in Surrey village with Mad Hatter tea party workshops named county's best• Award-winning florist Kate set up her own shop when she was 21 years old |
University of Surrey news RSS feedtoday Women hold just 3% of jobs in tourism's biggest transport sector, global study finds• Women hold just 3% of jobs in tourism's biggest transport sector, global study finds gm0033 Tue, 30/06/2026 - 09:59 Press release Women remain vastly underrepresented in tourism transport jobs worldwide, making up just three per cent of land passenger transport workers (such as bus and train staff) in countries with available data, according to a University of Surrey-led report. |
Guildford Dragontoday Challengers Charity Gets Ready For Its Annual Jazz-on-the-Green Event• The Wood Street Jazz Festival is back for its 12th year on Sunday July 19th. |
Guildford Dragontoday Highways Bulletin: New Option for Home EV Charging• The information for this bulletin comes from Surrey County Council and is written by them. |
SurreyLive — Guildfordtoday 6 free splash pads in Surrey to cool off this summer for lots of family fun• Slap on the sun cream, pack some sausage rolls and explore these top budget-friendly spots on the doorstep |
SurreyLive — Surrey Newstoday Surrey infant school could open to more year groups to combat falling pupil numbers• In October 2016 the school had 110 children but this had fallen to 50 by January 2026 |
SurreyLive — Wokingtoday The free beach themed park in Surrey with giant sandpit and trickling stream for paddling• The family-friendly spot is next to a swimming pool - plus parking is free too |
University of Surrey news RSS feedtoday Five reasons to study a course in criminology at Surrey• Five reasons to study a course in criminology at Surrey ss0122 Mon, 29/06/2026 - 12:47 Feature Subject leaders from criminology reveal what makes our degrees different, and the secret behind our graduates’ success.... |
University of Surrey news RSS feedtoday Five reasons to study our Media and Communication BSc at Surrey• Five reasons to study our Media and Communication BSc at Surrey ss0122 Mon, 29/06/2026 - 15:49 Feature Academics who teach on our Media and Communication BSc reveal what makes it different, and the secret behind our graduates’ success. |
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There is no record of Guildford Castle in the 1086 Domesday Book, so its construction is thought to have begun after that date in the years following the Norman Conquest. Source →
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