Guildford Flies the Purple Flag Award in 2023
6th February 2023
We are proud to announce that Guildford has officially been awarded the prestigious Purple Flag accreditation for our evening and night-time economy (ENTE). The Purple Flag aims to raise the standard and the appeal of town and city centres
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Woking named one of the UK’s happiest places
31st October 2019
Woking scores record high in UK government’s happiness index, beating most UK towns and cities. People in Woking are among the happiest in the UK – and they’re getting happier, according to the latest figures from the Office for National
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Solarcycle Scoops Award for Smarter Transport at Crest Business Awards
16th November 2023
Solarcycle.UK was recently honoured with the prestigious Smarter Transport award at the Crest Business Awards held at WWF-UK’s Living Planet Building in Woking on November 26th, 2023. The award ceremony, a part of the Crest Business Awards Convention, celebrated sustainable solutions in various categories.
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World explorer joins CREST Awards golfers at wildlife fundraiser
15th May 2024
International explorer Nick Hollis – the man who has taken on the world’s most challenging feats of endurance to promote environmental responsibility praised the golfers he joined at the CREST Business Awards Charity Golf Day who raised £4,000 for Surrey
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All is bright…at the Christmas Lights switch on event
6th November 2019
Christmas is coming to Guildford on Thursday 21 November when our High Street will be full of entertainment for all the family at our annual Christmas Lights switch-on event. Bought to you by Guildford Borough Council, Experience Guildford, Guildford Fringe
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University of Surrey spin-out company Securium Ltd amongst winners of place in national Pitch@Palace final
25th September 2019
Entrepreneurs from the South East gathered at the University of Surrey where they pitched to a high-profile audience of investors and innovators. Three start-ups – Securium Ltd, The Bio Factory and GoodGym – emerged victorious at the Pitch@Palace regional heat
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World Premiere of Murder in the Dark by Torben Betts Starring Olivier-Nominated Tom Chambers Comes to Guildford This September
19th July 2023
The award-winning Original Theatre has teamed up with Trafalgar Entertainment for the first time to produce a new Torben Betts thriller, Murder in the Dark, directed by Philip Franks and starring Tom Chambers. New Year’s Eve. A car crash
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Navigating Global AI regulation and the position in the UK
4th June 2024
Navigating Global AI regulation and the position in the UK Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a transformative force driving innovation across various industries, from healthcare and finance to manufacturing and transportation. However, as AI technologies continue to advance, concerns
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New Link to Saudi Arabia – The Region’s Top Trading Partner – Launches at London Gatwick
2nd June 2023
17% of all Sussex, Surrey and Kent exports go to Saudi Arabia – more than any other destination Key exports include manufacturing and engineering goods, bio-life sciences, and pharmaceutical items Flag-carrier Saudia began operating flights between London Gatwick and
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Smith & Williamson gives helping hands to Shooting Star Children’s Hospices
24th July 2019
Six enthusiastic volunteers from the Guildford office of Smith & Williamson had fun gardening at Christopher’s hospice based at Artington, as part of the firm’s support for Shooting Star Children’s Hospices. The volunteers got stuck in clearing weeds, preparing a
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The Forest Bathing Institute Co-Founder awarded Top 100 Global Woman Award
17th May 2024
Peer-reviewed author, Co-Founder of The Forest Bathing Institute, and champion for connecting children and adults with nature, Olga Terebenina, has been nominated as a global leader to follow over the coming decade. Olga outlines her own journey re challenges with
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Heathrow Lift Off Q3 Event is Now Open for Applications
13th July 2023
Lift Off is a new concept developed in 2022 as an additional way to attract and work with SMEs. It provides a platform for selected innovative SMEs to present their products and services to and connect with a panel
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Tunsgate Arch is open!
9th October 2019
The town’s historic Tunsgate Arch is open again after a period of closure for restoration. Guildford Mayor, Cllr Richard Billington, Leader of the Council Cllr Caroline Reeves, Managing Director of the Council, James Whiteman, CEO of Experience Guildford Amanda Masters and councillors,
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HP Inc. Joins The South East Cyber Resilience Centre’s Board of Non-Executive Directors
12th July 2023
The South East Cyber Resilience Centre (SECRC) is pleased to announce David Scutt, Head of Cyber Security Sales EMEA & Americas for HP Inc. as the newest member of the board of Non-Executive Directors. David is an IT sales leader
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GBH Law Helps Condor Gold to Raise £3.3 Million For its La India Project
27th July 2023
In December 2022, Condor Gold successfully raised £2.3 million through an open offer and placing, and an additional £1 million from Galloway Limited via an unsecured convertible loan note and issue of warrants. Shareholder approval was given for the
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Coming Soon to Mandira’s Kitchen – Indian Winter Wonderland – Pop-up – Winter 2023
8th August 2023
Mandira’s Kitchen are celebrating this year’s festive season with a magical pop-up restaurant! From mid-October through to Christmas, Mandira’s Kitchen will present a unique and enchanting space (an extension to their existing space) that promises to elevate your celebrations
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Brooklands Museum Marks the 80th Anniversary of the Dambuster’s Raid With a New Exhibition Recognising Inventor and Engineer Sir Barnes Wallis
17th May 2023
Tuesday, 16th, and Wednesday, 17th May 2023, mark the 80th anniversary of the Dambuster’s Raid on the primary targets in the Ruhr Valley, Germany. Brooklands Museum, Weybridge is commemorating the milestone with the opening of a brand-new permanent exhibition, Inventing
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New ‘Library of Greening’ Can Help Poorest Urban Communities the Most, Surrey Expert Says
21st November 2023
Surrey scientists are celebrating with colleagues around the world, after winning new funding for a ‘library of greening’ – a new database enabling towns and cities to learn from each other’s success developing green spaces, waterways and other sustainability
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“Is Crimestoppers Really Anonymous?”
23rd March 2023
This is a question we are often asked on social media. We are 100% anonymous. Always. Crimestoppers is a charity Our charity provides a way to give information about crime anonymously 24/7, 365 days a year. You can tell
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MIRROR, MIRROR ON THE WALL WE HAVE A CAST ANNOUNCEMENT FOR YOU ALL!
18th June 2025
The New Victoria Theatre Woking has today (Wednesday 18th June) announced additional casting for this year’s enchanting family pantomime, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. The show stars Birds of a Feather’s Lesley Joseph as The Wicked Queen, alongside broadcaster
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