20th March 2025
Epsom Choral Society Delivers a Classical Delight at St Martin’s Church
Epsom Choral Society Delivers a Classical Delight at St Martin’s Church March is concert season at St Martin’s Church, Epsom. Between Ashtead Choral Society on the 8th and Epsom Chamber … Read More
Who will be saddled with Spelthorne’s and Woking’s £3 billion debts?
The Surrey Borough of Spelthorne’s financial crisis is “even more critical”, with millions in cuts needed to avoid catastrophic bankruptcy, says new report. Best value inspectors were called in to … Read More
Geography Squadron celebrates 70 years in Ewell
In a ceremony held on Saturday 15th March in Ewell the 135 Geographic Squadron Royal Engineers commemorated their 70th anniversary at Mercator House (off Welbeck Close) by unveiling the first … Read More
Epsom & Ewell ranks in the middle of Surrey Councils’ tax charges
Residents will face another jump in council tax bills from April 1 as local authorities have announced their budgets for the coming year. Surrey County Council, the Police and Crime … Read More
Where the thousands of new homes will be built in Surrey’s smallest borough – Epsom and Ewell
“Critical” details on nearly 5,000 homes across 35 sites in Epsom and Ewell have been laid out after the borough council submitted its planning masterplan. The local plan will shape … Read More
Local Government Reorganisation in Surrey: Key Proposals
The leaders of all 12 Surrey councils have reached an agreement on the fundamental principles for an interim proposal concerning local government reorganisation (LGR) within the county. The proposal, which … Read More
Epsom and Ewell Local Plan Submitted for Examination
Residents Encouraged to Stay Engaged and Make Representations Epsom and Ewell Borough Council has officially submitted the Epsom and Ewell Local Plan (2022-2040) to the Secretary of State for Housing, … Read More
Epsom and Ewell’s Record-Breaking Poppy Appeal
The Royal British Legion’s Epsom and Ewell branch has once again demonstrated the remarkable generosity of the local community, raising a record-breaking total of £79,366.99 during the 2024 Poppy Appeal. … Read More
Golf course housing tees off Green Belt preservers
Over 200 homes will be built on a golf course in an “epoch making moment” for Surrey’s green belt. Elmbridge Borough Council’s planning committee approved developer Claudel Venture Holdings Ltd’s … Read More
Leatherhead to get new cinema and bowling alley?
A new cinema or bowling alley could “breathe new life” into Leatherhead as part of major regeneration plans aimed at “reversing the trend of brands leaving the town”. Plans for … Read More
Jane Wilson-Howarth visits her Epsom alma mater
North East Surrey College of Technology (Nescot) welcomed Jane Wilson-Howarth, world renowned physician, author, zoologist and an authority on travel health to the college yesterday. Jane inspired and motivated our … Read More
Epsom Runner’s Tribute to Sister Raises Over £22,000 for Epilepsy Charity
An Epsom man has completed an extraordinary fundraising challenge in memory of his sister, raising more than £22,000 for national charity Epilepsy Action. Barry Ahearn, from Epsom, ran 27 half-marathons … Read More
Dorking’s Green Gap narrowing
Homes will be built on the former green belt gateway into Dorking – forever changing the character of the picturesque town. Plans to turn more than eight hectares on the … Read More
Local Choral group tackles global disruption
In a world of disruption and disharmony, Ashtead Choral Society provided something of an antidote in our concert Harmonies of Humanity on 8 March at St Martin’s Church in Epsom. … Read More
Surrey’s fire ruined mansion restoration plan
Plans to restore an 18th century house have been waved through. The National Trust has now revealed its designs to restore and refurbish Clandon Park House to celebrate the rich … Read More
Box Hill keeps its pie and mash
The iconic Surrey Hills will keep its classic English pie and mash shop after plans were approved for the takeaway in Box Hill. Posha’s Pie and Mash Shop, in the … Read More
Surrey services get fire e-bike removed from Amazon
A dangerous e-bike battery that caused a house fire in Surrey has been successfully removed from sale on Amazon, thanks to the proactive efforts of Surrey Fire and Rescue Service … Read More