8th February 2024
EDUCATION LOCAL HISTORY NEWS Ada of Surrey inspires big AI project 7 February 2024 Drawing inspiration from Ada Lovelace, who resided in Surrey, a computing pioneer and translator who overcame societal barriers … Read More
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Dementia nurses coming closer to Epsom
Dementia UK, the specialist dementia nursing charity, in partnership with Leeds Building Society, is launching free face-to-face ‘Closer to Home’ clinics to provide life-changing support to families living with dementia … Read More
Robot puts study at home pupil in the classroom
One pupil at a Surrey primary school has been utilising virtual technology to help her keep-up with learning by sending a robot into class. The robot is controlled by the … Read More
M25 diversion cost me £12.50 ULEZ charge
Driven to despair and a £12.50 charge, Dorset pensioner complains to Transport for London for inadequate signs before the ULEZ charging A243 at the Hook Junction with the A3. She … Read More
Epsom youth show a taste for cooking
On Saturday, 3rd February, three candidates from Epsom participated in the District Young Chef Competition held at Merton College for Rotary Young Chef, along with approximately 14 others from areas … Read More
Three January match reports for Epsom and Ewell FC
Between 16th and 30th January Nathan Lambert took up the Epsom and Ewell FC match reporting responsibilities of his father Richard. Here are his three reports for your pleasure and … Read More
NESCOT Saturday academies for the young
Got a young person passionate about animals, cookery, e-sports, film making or another hands-on potential career? Our next Saturday Academy starts 24 Feb 2024 – book now!The next set of Saturday academies … Read More
1st February 2024
COUNCIL COUNCIL CONSTITUTION PLANNING When a meeting is not a meeting, in brief. 1 February 2024 The vexed issue of whether a “members’ briefing” is a “meeting” or not has received some … Read More
Chalking up a victory for the Hogsmill
The South East Rivers Trust (SERT) has completed the construction of a 2,000m 2 pollution filter which will bring major benefits to Epsom and Ewell’s Hogsmill chalk stream. When planting … Read More
Top stuff for Cuddington Croft
Staff and students at Cuddington Croft Primary had reason to celebrate when the latest SAT results revealed that the school ranked within the Top 10 in the county. The Department … Read More
25th January 2024
COUNCIL NEWS TRANSPORT AND ENVIRONMENT “Heat and Dust” epic in Epsom 25 January 2024 You don’t need to read or watch the historical romantic drama set in the British Raj epoch in … Read More
Local A&Es stretched in the cold snap
More than a thousand people visited one of St George’s, Epsom and St Helier’s emergency departments (EDs) on Monday, as demand for care soars. It was the busiest day this winter, placing … Read More
A blast celebrates 40 years past of Epsom Playhouse
On Friday 19th January, the Band of the Coldstream Guards joined residents of Epsom to celebrate the fortieth anniversary of the Epsom Playhouse. Led by Director of music Lieutenant Colonel … Read More
18th January 2024
COUNCIL FINANCES Relative relief about Epsom and Ewell’s debt? 18 January 2024 Epsom and Ewell Borough Council‘s debt is about average with all 381 United Kingdom local authorities. UK councils owe … Read More
Conservatives adopt new contender for Parliament
Epsom & Ewell Conservative Association has announced that Mhairi Fraser has been selected as the Conservative Parliamentary Candidate for Epsom & Ewell to fight the upcoming General Election, with current … Read More
In the footsteps of the great man?
The great orator Sir Winston Churchill was born in Blenheim Palace in 1874. 150 years later Epsom‘s own Blenheim High School became a nursery for the next generation of orators. … Read More