11th September 2025

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Community Council News

Surrey County Council flags up the flag issue

Surrey County Council flags up the flag issue

Surrey County Council has set the record straight about whether residents can hang flags from lampposts. In a statement shared with councillors and online, the authority said: “We recognise the … Read More

Horse racing Sports

Should Epsom’s Derby revert to Wednesday?

Should Epsom’s Derby revert to Wednesday?

Epsom-based trainer: make the Derby “London’s Race” as town’s training revival gathers pace “There’s a genuine feel that Epsom is back on the map” Epsom-based trainer George Baker says the … Read More

Council Finances Policing

Surrey Police tax set to rise

Surrey Police tax set to rise

Council tax bills could keep climbing despite warnings residents could be getting less bang for their buck. Surrey’s Police and Crime Commissioner has insisted she “will not ask the public … Read More

Community Council

The young of Epsom and Ewell can be legends

The young of Epsom and Ewell can be legends

Epsom & Ewell Borough Council is proud to announce its new local initiative – Epsom & Ewell Young Legends – an exciting programme of sports and creative activities taking place … Read More

Rugby Sports

Sutton and Epsom rugby season opener

Sutton and Epsom rugby season opener

Having enjoyed their first winning season since lifting the Level 5 title in 2018-19 Sutton approached this new campaign with renewed vigour, optimism and purpose. The opening fixture was a … Read More

Community Education News

New Centre at Nescot gives vision impaired students “the best of both worlds”

New Centre at Nescot gives vision impaired students “the best of both worlds”

A new Centre of Excellence for vision impaired young people has opened at the North East Surrey College of Technology (Nescot) in Ewell. The initiative is run by the Royal … Read More

Council Housing Planning

Epsom care home to become hotel and staff HMO

Epsom care home to become hotel and staff HMO

A former Surrey care home is being given a new lease of life – not for elderly residents but as a mix of hotel rooms and shared housing. The Elders, … Read More

News Policing

 Anti-catcalling campaign triggered ‘vitriolic’ backlash

 Anti-catcalling campaign triggered ‘vitriolic’ backlash

Surrey’s Police and Crime Commissioner has said the “vitriolic” online abuse she faced after an anti-catcalling trial campaign went viral shows why tackling violence against women and girls must remain … Read More

Local History News Transport

King Athelstan returns to Kingston

King Athelstan returns to Kingston

Podcaster and historian Tom Holland was in Kingston on Thursday 4th September to mark the 1,100th anniversary of the coronation of King Athelstan, regarded as England’s first monarch. At a … Read More

News Transport Westminster

Pavement Parking: Epsom & Ewell MP Speaks Out

Pavement Parking: Epsom & Ewell MP Speaks Out

3rd September Helen Maguire, Liberal Democrat MP for Epsom & Ewell, spotlighted i

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