30th May 2024
A Surrey council resists green-belt housing
A contentious plan to build dozens of affordable homes in Surrey was rejected by councillors who prioritized protecting greenbelt land over addressing the area’s housing shortage. Developers had wanted to … READ MORE
HORSE RACING LOCAL HISTORY SPORTS
Should the Epsom Derby go back to Wednesday?
The first Wednesday of June used to be for many an unofficial bank holiday. Office, retail and factory staff parties filled Epsom Downs enjoying a day off and the annual … READ MORE
D-Day celebration on Epsom Downs
A special event to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the D-Day Landings is taking place on Epsom Downs on Thursday 6 June, 7–9.30pm. The event is being jointly run by Epsom … READ MORE
Epsom Derby week read?
A tale of triumph and tragedy, dreams and disasters aptly describes the life of Bernard Dillon, as detailed in a new book by Stephen Fernane. This captivating biography delves into … READ MORE
Building bridges across the Borough
Epsom and Ewell Times welcomes the third Mayor to be appointed since we started. For the year 2024/2025 Councillor Steve Bridger (RA Stamford Ward) has the honour and burden of … READ MORE
6 out of 11 Conservative MPs leaving Surrey
Michael Gove MP for Surrey Heath has brought the total Conservative MP retirees in Surrey to SIX out of the ELEVEN all present Conservative held Surrey constituencies. On 5th February … READ MORE
Every dog must have their day care centre
A dog day care centre ‘vital for the community’ has been approved for retrospective planning permission despite officers recommending it for refusal. The application was judged by officers as inappropriate … READ MORE
CHRIS GRAYLING NEWS WESTMINSTER
Grayling bids farewell….
With the date of the General Election confirmed to be the 4th of July 2024 Epsom and Ewell’s Member of Parliament since 7th June 2001, Chris Grayling, who is not … READ MORE