2nd October 2025
Epsom reserves vs investment
A bid to raid a Epsom and Ewell council’s multi-million pound property reserves to pay for crumbling public buildings has been thrown out by councillors. Epsom and Ewell Borough councillors … Read More
Rehabilitation Hub in Leatherhead rehabilitated
Epsom residents are set to benefit from a new integrated musculoskeletal (MSK) facility following a significant investment at Leatherhead Hospital. The Leach Rehabilitation Hub has undergone a comprehensive transformation, creating … Read More
Stage 2 Examination of Epsom & Ewell’s Local Plan opens Tuesday
The Inspector appointed to examine Epsom & Ewell Borough Council’s draft Local Plan, C Masters MA (Hons) FRTPI, will open Stage 2 hearings at Epsom Town Hall, The Parade, KT18 … Read More
Caterham’s parochial battle…. a sign of things to come?
Caterham could soon be governed by a single town council after a majority of residents backed the idea – but the proposal has split opinion among councillors and locals. At … Read More
Epsom Racecourse: Preview and Tips for Sunday’s Seven-Race Card
It’s Epsom Racecourse’s season finale Sunday, and the seven-race card card features the Apprentices’ Derby Handicap, alongside four other handicaps, a conditions stakes and a novice. Read on for a … Read More
Half price Surrey bus journeys for under 20s soar to one million
19,000 young people aged 20 and under are now benefitting from 50% off bus journeys across Surrey. The Surrey LINK card was developed by Surrey County Council in 2023 to … Read More
Partnership for Inclusion of Neurodiversity expands into 70 Surrey schools
The Partnership for Inclusion of Neurodiversity in Schools (PINs) has begun its second year in Surrey, extending support from 41 to 70 schools. The programme, a joint initiative by NHS … Read More
Guildford theatre stage for a community cultural hub
Yvonne Arnaud Theatre marks 60th birthday with major transformation On Wednesday 10 September, the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre in Guildford hosted a 60th Birthday Concert celebrating both a milestone anniversary and … Read More
Bookham to get new community centre
After six years of waiting and false starts, Bookham is finally getting a new community centre. The old Bookham Youth Centre on Lower Road shut its doors in 2019 after … Read More
Surrey’s “suffer the little children…” tested
Plans to turn a family house into a home for vulnerable children on a Surrey street have been given the green light despite strong opposition from its future neighbours. A … Read More
Surrey Uni finds gay vets face discrimination
A new study from the University of Surrey and the Royal Veterinary College has highlighted the ongoing presence of discrimination and its impact on lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and other … Read More
Epsom’s potholes. We’re not alone…
‘Sink holes happen’ was the blunt message from a Surrey highways officer when asked if the council had the budget to repair five crumbling suburban roads. In fairness, council budgets … Read More
Epsom and Ewell’s NESCOT plumbs the heights
Nescot’s gas and plumbing apprenticeship provision has been awarded a City & Guilds End Point Assessment (EPA) plaque for excellence in apprenticeship delivery. Elizabeth Akinlaja, City & Guilds Business Development … Read More
Community Culture Local History
Epsom & Ewell’s French racing twin is a favourite
The Château de Chantilly has been selected as Monument Préféré des Français 2025 (France’s Favourite Monument), surpassing 13 other iconic sites in a national vote. It succeeds the 24 Hours … Read More