6th April 2023
4th May Surrey goes to the polls
Election day in Surrey takes place on May 4 this year but because of the way the county is broken up, not every poll will be the same. Surrey operates … READ MORE
Register to vote deadline for elections
The deadline to register to vote in May’s local elections is approaching. Those who need to register, including those who have recently moved house, need to do so before midnight … READ MORE
COMMUNITY LOCAL HISTORY VOLUNTEERS
A Valentine unloved for over 125 years, till now
Another short and tragic life buried in an unmarked grave in Epsom’s abandoned Horton Cemetery is brought to life by one of the volunteer team of researchers. The full story … READ MORE
Surrey sleep specialists supported
The University of Surrey has been awarded £1.7 million to further research into the sleep and circadian rhythms of people living with dementia. Disturbed sleep is a common symptom for … READ MORE
Passion in the heart of Epsom
Epsom Chamber Choir performed “Music for Passiontide” in Epsom’s St Martin’s Church on Saturday 25th March in a varied programme of singing and playing. Passiontide is a name for the … READ MORE
Turn up to turn downturn in turnout!
In an exclusive for Epsom and Ewell Times we report on voter turnout in the last four Epsom and Ewell Borough Council Elections. 2007, 2011, 2015 and 2019. The May … READ MORE
Worrying about voter ID law
Voter disenfranchisement and how to overcome it was discussed at Reigate and Banstead Borough Council Thursday 30th March as the authority wound up its business ahead of the May 4 … READ MORE
Jail for prolific Epsom burglar who preyed on vulnerable women
Thanks to the determination of Surrey officers, a prolific burglar from Epsom has found himself sentenced to over three years behind bars. Frank Smith, 27, from Rutland Close was sentenced … READ MORE
A different kind of cutting in Surrey’s NHS?
Robots will be performing more operations, including general surgery and gynaecology at a Surrey NHS hospital trust seeking to introduce “significant savings”, a board meeting heard. The Surrey and Sussex … READ MORE
Surrey’s leader’s life pledge for brain tumour research
Surrey County Council’s leader said his focus “for the rest of his life” will be fulfilling a promise made to his daughter before she died to fundraise for brain tumour research. … READ MORE
Goalless draw a relief from 4 goal defeats for both sides.
Mile Oak 0-0 Epsom & Ewell. Southern Combination League – Division One. Wednesday 29th March. On Wednesday evening two teams came together, both low on confidence and nursing 5-1 defeats … READ MORE
COUNCIL NEWS TRANSPORT AND ENVIRONMENT
Pothole payouts and repairs penalise Councillor projects?
Surrey County Council has spent more than £800,000 in pothole compensation payouts in the last five years but it hopes front-loading the road maintenance budget will help end the broken-road scourge. … READ MORE
BUSINESS NEWS TRANSPORT AND ENVIRONMENT
The Hills Are Alive With the Sound of Drilling… ?
The owners of a Surrey oil field have signed an agreement to “deliver increased production and revenues” that will allow it to focus on its Dunsfold site. Environmental campaigners, however, … READ MORE
Surrey County’s Cathedral citadel conserved…
The “fundamental specialness” of Guildford and its cathedral have been preserved after plans to build 124 homes next to the historic site were refused. Guildford Borough Council’s planning committee met … READ MORE