18th April 2024
Climate motion sparks energetic debate in Council
In a lively session at Epsom and Ewell Borough Council Tuesday 16th April , councillors engaged in a debate over a motion proposing a significant environmental mandate for future housing developments. … READ MORE
Seeing through transparency in Council Chamber
In a fullsome debate during the Full Council meeting of Epsom and Ewell Borough Council Tuesday 16th April, members clashed over a motion aimed at enhancing transparency in decision-making processes. The motion, proposed by … READ MORE
Council getting belted by Green Group?
The Epsom Green Belt Group has submitted a “complaint” to Epsom and Ewell Borough Council, expressing grave concerns over what they perceive as significant failures in the governance, oversight, and … READ MORE
Something special going on at Epsom baths
Rainbow Leisure Centre in Epsom has recently started running tailored swimming lessons for children with special needs and disabilities. The sessions – which have proved to be a big hit … READ MORE
Epsom Karate Kids go global
The Mo-Ichido England Karate club, nestled in the heart of Horton Country Park, made waves on the international stage as they ventured to Albena on the Black Sea coast of … READ MORE
Boxing champions young people in Epsom & Ewell
A new local boxing programme, led by Epsom & Ewell Borough Council and delivered by Epsom Boxing Academy, saw its first cohort graduate in March. 14 students, referred by local … READ MORE
Not in Epsom and Ewell but other Surrey elections test the water…
The fate of 116 council seats in Surrey are up for grabs as voters head to the polls on Thursday, May 2. There are 11 boroughs and districts in the … READ MORE
Epsom and Ewell candidates dominate Police Commissioner election
Nominations have closed in the race to become the next Surrey Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) with four candidates across the parties lined up. Two of the four candidates are … READ MORE
Avoid ticket scams this summer
Residents are being warned to be aware of online ticket scams that are catching out eager concert-goers ahead of the summer. Surrey Trading Standards is pleased to announce the launch … READ MORE
1st generation UCA graduates celebrated
Two graduates from the University for the Creative Arts (UCA) in Epsom, Surrey have been named in Universities UK’s 100 Faces campaign, celebrating the stories and achievements of first-generation students. … READ MORE
This defeat will not count
Epsom & Ewell FC 1-3 Fleet Town. ABANDONED AFTER 55 MINUTES. Combined Counties League – Premier Division. Saturday 13th April 2024. An attendance of around 80 people gathered at the … READ MORE
Surgery delay after hip break led to death
An elderly woman who tragically died after waiting five days for hip surgery prompted a coroner to raise concerns that a hospital is putting patients at risk of an early … READ MORE
NEWS TRANSPORT AND ENVIRONMENT
Surrey Uni works on self-drive safety
As the UK prepares to introduce legislation that paves the way for self-driving vehicles later this year, scientists and experts led by the University of Surrey have launched a new network to … READ MORE
COUNCIL CRICKET PLANNING SPORTS
Just not cricket to replace Banstead pavilion?
A long-standing cricket club’s ambitious plans to construct a modern pavilion and expand its facilities have sparked a debate from people that live in the area, saying it would “ruin … READ MORE
New SEND school blocked by Nimby?
A group of Surrey parents say they are “devastated” and fear it is back to the drawing board after plans for a ‘much needed’ special needs school will likely be … READ MORE
PM confident of success in Woking
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said he was “confident” that Conservatives will hold onto Woking in the upcoming local and general elections, when he was grilled about why people should vote for … READ MORE
New born enters world by rare EXIT
A 50 strong team of specialist medics crammed into an operation theatre recently to carry out a globally rare procedure on a newborn baby and save his life. Little Freddie … READ MORE
£1.1 m boost for Surrey Uni’s solar thermal research
Solar-thermal devices that have the potential to transform how we heat our homes and generate power on a larger scale are being developed by a team led by the University … READ MORE