Church service following sex attack in Epsom
A service held at Epsom Methodist Church has brought together faith leaders, politicians and residents in a symbolic call for unity following recent events that have unsettled the town. The … Read More
East Surrey Unitary lack of devolution detail
Plans to overhaul local government in Surrey are moving forward but councillors have warned of rising costs, unclear communication and growing confusion among residents. At a meeting of the East … Read More
West Surrey ‘much worse off’
Surrey residents could face rising council tax bills and deep financial uncertainty under plans to overhaul local government and councillors say people are already “really angry” about it. At a … Read More
You Are Not Alone, Epsom Stands Against Rape
It’s a sunny Wednesday afternoon in Epsom, and it feels as though spring has finally arrived. People have gathered on the streets, perhaps 1,200 or more, women and men, brothers … Read More
Epsom and Ewell FC’s winning streak continues
Epsom & Ewell signed off their league campaign in positive fashion with a narrow but well-earned 1–0 victory over Tadley Calleva at Chalky Lane on 14th April. With several changes … Read More
Have Your Say: Epsom & Ewell Times to Host East Surrey Election Hustings at NESCOT
With one of the most significant changes to local government in a generation fast approaching, residents in Epsom and Ewell will have a rare opportunity to question those seeking to … Read More
West Surrey debt mountain – teenage fears
A 16-year-old from Ash has urged ministers not to “lumber” his generation with billions of pounds of debt. He said it is not fair that people have to pay off … Read More
Fleet of foot Epsom and Ewell FC speed to victory
Epsom & Ewell made it back-to-back 3–0 home victories with an impressive and controlled performance against play-off chasing Fleet Town at Chalky Lane on Saturday 11th April. Facing a side … Read More
Epsom shock as police probe serious assault
Police have launched a major investigation following reports that a young woman was raped by multiple men in Epsom in the early hours of Saturday morning. The incident is said … Read More
Devolution or dilution? And who decides?
Surrey’s proposal to form a Foundation Strategic Authority is framed as a step forward — aligning transport, housing and economic planning across the county and bringing decision-making closer to local … Read More
Cllr Dalton seeks another layer of local government
Epsom & Ewell Borough Council has apparently joined Surrey leaders in backing a bid to Government for a new county-wide “Foundation Strategic Authority” (FSA), prompting questions about how such a … Read More
Cllr Coley on an attempt to create another layer of local government
Dear Editor, I read the 29th March letter to the editor “Local Councillors react to hospital merger idea” with great interest. The letter mentions a decision ‘taken behind closed doors … Read More