The Chinese State is watching us on Surrey Council’s cctv?
Surrey County Council is deploying CCTV cameras from a Chinese manufacturer which has been banned from government departments over national security concerns. Cameras made by Hikvision, a company partly owned … Read More
Calling for new Guildford railway station
Guildford’s MP has reiterated calls for a third railway station to be built in the town, saying public transport infrastructure “must be delivered” alongside new house building. Zöe Franklin has … Read More
Local runners reunite for triumphant return of the Perch 2000
There was a lively atmosphere on Friday evening as the local running community gathered for the return of the Perch 2000 run. Hosted by the Oddballs Running Club, the event … Read More
Surrey vehicle theft charge rate among lower-performing forces, figures show
Surrey Police recorded 1,551 thefts or unauthorised takings of motor vehicles in 2025, with charges or summonses recorded in 34 cases, according to Home Office figures analysed by the Liberal … Read More
Council Council constitution News
Epsom Council leader’s delayed response to additional local government layer initiative
Dalton says Surrey devolution letter was non-binding and rooted in Council’s 2025 vote Epsom & Ewell Borough Council leader Councillor Hannah Dalton has said her decision to sign a letter … Read More
Community Education Horse racing
Nescot students restore Pat Eddery memorial bench at Epsom Downs
Students from Nescot have helped restore a memorial bench dedicated to legendary jockey Pat Eddery at Epsom Downs Racecourse. The work gave young people on Nescot’s alternative provision programme, for … Read More
Business Education Environment
Surrey astrophysicists explore ultra-black satellite coating to protect night sky
A satellite coating made from one of the world’s darkest materials could help tackle a growing threat to astronomy, according to new research led by astrophysicists at the University of … Read More
Two years on: Helen Maguire’s record as Epsom and Ewell MP
Helen Maguire marks two years as Epsom and Ewell’s MP today, having won the constituency for the Liberal Democrats at the General Election on 4 July 2024. Her victory, by … Read More
Friend of George Washington who came to Epsom after opposing armed revolt against the Monarchy
Revd. Jonathan Boucher was the Vicar of Epsom for 20 of the last 25 years of the mediaeval church, 1785–1805. Born in Blencago, Cumbria, into a family ruined by the … Read More
Epsom’s Rosebery School has a foundation for students’ ambitions
Rosebery School in Epsom has launched a new charitable foundation aimed at helping pupils pursue their ambitions regardless of their financial or personal circumstances. The Rosebery Foundation has been established … Read More
Epsom and Ewell Town Twinning Association presents Cyril Frazer Awards for 2026
The Epsom and Ewell Town-Twinning Association has presented its annual Cyril Frazer Awards, sharing a total of £500 between three local recipients. The awards went to Nescot’s Performing Arts Department, … Read More
Council Housing Letters Planning
Whose Local Plan is it anyway?
Dear Editor, Why no review? I read with interest your article of 2 June about the recent Local Plan consultation. Mr Brown’s contention that the consultation was unconstitutional was undoubtedly … Read More
A new clinic specialising in adult ADHD has opened in Epsom & Ewell: Kiam Clinic
For many adults, years of quietly struggling with focus, organisation, time management or restlessness can finally start to make sense once ADHD is recognised. Yet with NHS waiting lists for … Read More
Six months of disruption ahead as major gas and traffic works set to hit central Epsom
Businesses and residents voice concerns over diversion routes as SGN and Surrey County Council prepare for large-scale works at the East Street/Hook Road/Upper High Street junction Central Epsom is facing … Read More