4th December 2025
Toyota prevention of future death report
A senior coroner has warned that more drivers could die because a Toyota braking system failed to stop a woman’s car before a deadly M25 crash. Lisa Bowen, 48, died … Read More
Surrey to get new recycling centre
Bin lorries rumbling through Wentworth, Virginia Water and Chertsey could become a much more common occurrence after plans for a massive recycling plant on former green belt land just south … Read More
A Canterbury tale of woe for Epsom’s Rugby team
Canterbury II 30 Sutton & Epsom RFC 26. Saturday 29th November. The Pilgrims had belatedly progressed to Level 6 when their glass ceiling was removed by the RFU. After an … Read More
Surrey MP intervenes in local prison transgender issue
The Member of Parliament for Reigate has called for biologically male inmates to be excluded from the women’s estate at HMP Downview in Banstead. Rebecca Paul MP argued that the … Read More
Here’s some Spring cheer as Winter approaches Epsom and Ewell
Nonsuch Park has been awarded two top honours at the 2025 South & South East in Bloom Awards, taking Gold for both Heritage Park of the Year and Large Conservation … Read More
Surrey Police Commissioner responds to morale report
Surrey’s Police and Crime Commissioner has defended a reported drop in police officer morale, pointing to public and media criticism of the force. Only 57 per cent of officers believe … Read More
Community Environment Transport
Leatherhead ruined recycling road repair
A crumbling, pothole-ridden road that has been the source of countless insurance claims could be given a new lease of life. The North Leatherhead Access Road leading into the Surrey … Read More
Nirvana comes to Epsom care home
Sponsored article: Linden House Care Home in Epsom is proud to announce a new era under its new owners, Nirvana Care Group. Established in the 1980s, the home has long … Read More
Epsom celebrity visits his old college
Joe Wicks MBE, widely known as The Body Coach, recently visited his former college, Nescot (North East Surrey College of Technology), the place where his journey into fitness and education … Read More
Surrey University balloon study of solar flares informs current air safety concerns
New balloon-mounted radiation probes developed by the Surrey Space Centre at the University of Surrey have captured their first readings of a major solar storm, confirming that levels of cosmic … Read More
Surrey Hills expansion
The Surrey Hills could be expanded for the first time since it was first designated as an area of outstanding natural beauty almost 70 years ago. The Surrey Hills National … Read More
Surrey Uni study may show way to reverse vision loss
New computer modelling could help scientists better understand how the retina regenerates, opening the door to new treatments for vision loss, according to a study from the University of Surrey. … Read More
Surrey to sell off property in Epsom and elsewhere to fill budget gaps
Surrey County Council is looking to bank a major cash boost by selling off a string of properties sitting idle across the county. The money is earmarked to help plug … Read More
Tunnel vision for Heathrow’s 3rd runway?
Heathrow Airport’s plan for a third runway – requiring a major re-routing and tunnelling of the M25 – has received Government backing as the preferred option for expansion. A competing … Read More
Epsom and Ewell’s first neighbourhood plan
A leafy Surrey suburb is about to make its mark for the local community. Stoneleigh and Auriol are poised to be able to say ‘yes’ or ‘no’ to planning developments … Read More
Surrey consults on next year’s budget
Surrey County Council has opened a public consultation on its draft budget for 2026/27, asking residents across the county