Wild Arts brings Mozart and opera favourites to Surrey
Opera will be coming to Surrey this summer as the touring company Wild Arts presents Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro in Guildford and at Titsey Place. The production visits the … Read More
Author: Lionel Blackman
When the Rolling Stones rolled into Epsom — twice
Before the stadium tours, private jets and worldwide fame, five young rhythm-and-blues musicians performed on a temporary floor laid over the swimming pool at Epsom Baths Hall. More than six … 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
Epsom Foodbank warns of summer holiday pressure as donations fall
Families facing the school summer break are increasingly worried about affording extra meals and snacks for children, according to Good Company Surrey, which says donations to its foodbank operation are … Read More
Former Epsom job centre worker hopes to question next PM in Parliament
A local marketing entrepreneur seeking Conservative parliamentary selection once went on television’s Blind Date with the woman who later became Andy Burnham’s wife — and was working at Epsom Jobcentre … Read More
Epsom’s LibDem MP gags her Party’s new councillors in their moment of triumph
Bourne Hall, Ewell, Friday 8th May – the Count of the five local divisions in the East Surrey Unitary Council elections. As reported elsewhere, local Liberal Democrats took eight out … Read More
Surrey Open Studios Returns – Discover Artists Near Epsom
Art lovers in Epsom and Ewell are being invited to step inside artists’ working spaces this summer as the annual Surrey Artists Open Studios returns from 6th to 21st June … Read More
Epsom Family Highlights “Hidden” Loneliness Among Young Adults with Mild Autism
Friendship is one of life’s quiet essentials. It brings variety, confidence, and a sense of belonging. Yet for a growing number of people, that connection is missing. National estimates suggest … Read More
Karl Nicholas honoured with Active Citizen Award at Borough Civic Reception
A long-serving community volunteer whose work spans youth organisations, music, policing and education has been honoured with Epsom & Ewell Borough Council’s Active Citizen Award at the Mayor’s Annual Civic … Read More
Epsom Christmas carols of two colleges and a council
In the first and a unique festive venture for the Borough of Epsom Ewell a special carol service was held in the Chapel of St Luke, Epsom College this evening. … Read More
23rd October 2025
Council News Surrey County Council under pressure over safeguarding review 21 October 2025 Surrey County Council is facing growing calls to come clean about when it will publish the findings of … Read More
Local government reform or just more layers?
EDITORIAL When Whitehall speaks of “streamlining” local government, most people imagine fewer tiers of decision-making, simpler accountability, and a shorter distance between citizen and power. Yet, as the picture for … Read More