Epsom Pantry has a sister in Banstead
Sat bang in the middle between M&S and Waitrose on Banstead high street, a new community food store has opened to help people struggling to buy affordable groceries in Surrey. … Read More
Author: Emily Dalton
Surrey sorry for SEND shortcomings
The leader of Surrey County Council (SCC) has apologised to families who have been ‘failed’ over the provision of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) services. Parents have previously told … Read More
There’s always Buckland Park for winter swimmers
Guildford Lido, in Stoke Park, used to be open 12 months a year from 2014, but that ended during the pandemic. This year’s summer season ended on September 15. Nestled … Read More
More or less Surrey Police challenge to Commissioner
Staffing cuts at Surrey Police could be in the pipeline as the force attempts to fill a potential £23.4 million financial hole. Surrey Police has to make the savings in … Read More
Surrey Coroner’s bed safety concerns
A frail, elderly man “cried for help for over an hour” before tragically dying after getting stuck in a gap between his care home bed extension, a Surrey coroner has … Read More
Surrey child misses two years of education
A child missed out on two years of education due to shortages in SEND school places. Surrey County Council (SCC) has been forced to pay a mum almost £11,000 after … Read More
Gatwick expansion update
Local authorities have said they will not support Gatwick Airport’s plans to expand unless its growth is dependent on meeting environmental and noise targets. According to legal documents, the impacted … Read More
Surrey Coroner calls for action over ambulance wait
The death of a man who waited more than three hours for an ambulance has prompted calls from a coroner for quicker clinical assessments. Philip Ross died at the Royal … Read More
Village divide on Parade
Plans to demolish and rebuild a shopping parade in Oxshott, has been met with controversy among locals, with some residents decrying it as a “monstrosity” that would be “entirely out … Read More
Epsom murders advance police responses
Surrey Police say its response to coercive and controlling behaviour in domestic abuse cases is “significantly more advanced” following the Epsom College murders. Emma Pattison, 45, was found dead alongside … Read More
Epsom College murder inquest
A coroner has called on the government to tighten gun-licensing laws after the former head of Epsom College and her daughter were murdered. Emma Pattison, 45, was found dead alongside her seven-year-old … Read More
Leatherhead town on the way up?
Leatherhead could become a “destination town” with an updated shopping arcade and cinema screens, according to regeneration plans. The future project could also see a ‘new neighbourhood’ created with up … Read More
Epsom welder’s widow seeks help with cancer claim
A woman who believed her incurable cancer may have been caused by washing her husband’s work clothes is looking for information. Annette, who was married to a former welder in … Read More
No sex please, we’re British police
Two ex-Surrey Police officers have been banned from the profession for gross misconduct after engaging in sexual activity on various occasions at police stations whilst on duty. One former officer … Read More
Hyperia’s screams have mixed local responses
What’s it like being neighbours to one of the biggest theme parks in the UK? “It depends if you like screaming,” residents say. Living next to Thorpe Park has split … Read More
Mental health art exhibition in Epsom
Children and young people using mental health services have been taking part in a ‘My Voice Matters’ exhibition, which allows participants to express themselves through the medium of art. The … Read More