29th February 2024
Computer lets down County Council workers
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Surrey County Council’s new £30 million payroll system has left staff “wiping tears of frustration and helplessness” over missed payments, it its claimed. It is claimed that the payroll system … READ MORE
Money advice and more for free in Epsom and Ewell
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A report published in October of 2023 by the UK mental health charity Mind found 2.7m people had considered suicide due to financial pressures and over the last couple years … READ MORE
More Surrey children in care to be cared for in Surrey
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In a move to bolster support for children in care, Surrey County Council has announced the inauguration of three state-of-the-art children’s homes, marking a significant stride in their commitment to … READ MORE
Surrey Police roots out non-PC conduct
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There is a culture of “sexualised conversations” within a Surrey Police training group, an officer’s gross misconduct hearing panel heard. PC Adam Watkins was found culpable of making sexually inappropriate … READ MORE
Primary school blighted by drive-by fly-tipper
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A “horrible, antisocial” pile of rubble was fly tipped outside a popular Surrey primary school by a lorry in a drive-by dump and run. Neighbours heard a truck driving down … READ MORE
A Green Group that won’t belt up
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In a comprehensive critique of Epsom and Ewell Borough Council‘s handling of the Local Plan, a local environmental advocacy group, known as Epsom Green Belt, argues there are shortcomings in the … READ MORE
Face saved by late rally
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Epsom & Ewell FC 3-4 Alton. Combined Counties League – Premier Division. Saturday 24th February. A competitive and entertaining, if niggly encounter at the Madgwick on Saturday ended with visitors … READ MORE
Two years on – Epsom stilled by Ukrainian voices
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Saturday morning the Epsom community gathered at the Epsom Market Place to mark the solemn occasion of the second anniversary of the start of the war in Ukraine. Organized by … READ MORE
Police probe abuse of public funds
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Suspected fraud and alleged breaches of procedure in Guildford Borough Council’s housing maintenance team have snowballed, culminating in a police investigation. Last year, the council instigated a staff investigation following … READ MORE
Lessons in slowing down in Surrey
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St Augustine’s Abbey in Chilworth, near Guildford Surrey, will open its doors to the public on May 18, 2024, offering a rare insight into the world of Benedictine monks. This … READ MORE
Bags of Confidence in Epsom for cancer survivors
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Epsom-based cancer support charity Look Good Feel Better is partnering with Epsom Café Moka in the Ashley Centre for a pop-up sale of preloved bags on Thursday 29th February 2024 … READ MORE
All things Epsom in art work
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A young artist’s work was unveiled for the first time on 16th February at The Ashley Centre in Epsom. Created in celebration of all things Epsom, the giant mural by … READ MORE
Surrey’s hotline for mental health
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Ahead of Helpline Awareness Day (Friday, 23 February), Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust and Surrey County Council are highlighting a local 24-hour NHS mental health crisis helpline that … READ MORE