Guildford news on Friday, October 23, 2026

In Guildford on Friday, October 23, 2026: Storm Austen hits Surrey today with 50mph winds. Also: New ambulance station planned for Guildford area will not be in Surrey; A3 repair project nearing completion; expect daily closures of major Guildford road. Weather: Rainy and windy today with gusts to 40 km/h and temperatures around 6–8°C; clearing later.

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Headlines

Storm Austen brings 50mph gusts across Surrey today; prepare for disruption.Surrey Live · Oct 22, 11:10 AM

News & local government

New ambulance station planned for Guildford area will not be in Surrey.Surrey Live · Oct 23, 1:11 PM
Guildford West residents oppose billion-dollar data centre development proposal.7NEWS · Oct 22, 5:00 PM

Traffic & transport

A3 repair project nearing completion; expect daily closures of major Guildford road.Surrey Live · Oct 22, 10:55 AM

Events & going out

Guildford Cathedral offers reflection, live music and festive cheer this November.InYourArea · Oct 21, 1:15 PM

Food & drink

New cafe in Guildford named in honour of Swan football legend.Echo Newspaper · Oct 22, 5:57 AM

Housing & real estate

Traveller site approved near Surrey village after council cited lack of alternatives.Surrey Live · Oct 22, 4:18 PM
Four new homes approved in Surrey village garden despite local objections.Surrey Live · Oct 22, 4:24 PM

Culture & arts

Guildford Choral performs Rutter and Mendelssohn works at G Live.OperaWire · Oct 21, 4:45 PM

Community & volunteering

Guildford care home offering free Sunday roast to veterans for Remembrance Day.InYourArea · Oct 22, 2:40 PM
Care home residents donate handmade items to support Royal Surrey Hospital.InYourArea · Oct 23, 12:36 PM

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