Epsom Derby week read?
A tale of triumph and tragedy, dreams and disasters aptly describes the life of Bernard Dillon, as detailed in a new book by Stephen Fernane. This captivating biography delves into … Read More
Author: Sam Jones
Building bridges across the Borough
Epsom and Ewell Times welcomes the third Mayor to be appointed since we started. For the year 2024/2025 Councillor Steve Bridger (RA Stamford Ward) has the honour and burden of … Read More
6 out of 11 Conservative MPs leaving Surrey
Michael Gove MP for Surrey Heath has brought the total Conservative MP retirees in Surrey to SIX out of the ELEVEN all present Conservative held Surrey constituencies. On 5th February … Read More
Out of the starting gates in Epsom and Ewell’s political Derby
Today British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced a General Election will take place on July 4th. Epsom and Ewell Times asked all the known candidates for their reaction to the … Read More
Epsom and Ewell’s new Mayor
Epsom and Ewell Borough Council has appointed Councillor Steve Bridger (RA Stamford) as the new Mayor for the year 24/25. In a ceremonial meeting Tuesday 14th May, speeches were made to propose the … Read More
Annual audit of Epsom and Ewell Borough Council
The annual Grant Thornton Auditor’s Report on the workings of Epsom and Ewell Borough Council has delivered a positive assessment of its performance across financial sustainability, governance, and value for money, … Read More
County Councillor Community funding
Surrey residents can now apply for cash grants to improve their local area through the Your Councillor Community Fund. Last year the Fund supported over 380 community projects via Surrey County Councillors, totalling £404,330. … Read More
Two horse race coming to Epsom?
The Liberal Democrats continue to tighten their grip on Epsom & Ewell’s southern flank in Mole Valley, as the Party cements its position in Leatherhead. With two out of three … Read More
Surrey’s Police and Crime Commissioner re-elected
The result of the 2nd May 2024 election for Surrey’s Police and Crime Commissioner was announced Friday and the Conservative Candidate, Lisa Townsend, was re-elected despite a substantial drop in … Read More
Clash Over Funding and Priorities in Surrey PCC Race
On the eve of the Surrey Police and Crime Commissioner election, candidates are locked in a battle of ideas over funding allocations and the strategic direction of law enforcement in the … Read More
Epsom UCA alum praised by Taiwan President
Leo Tsao graduated from UCA in 2017 with a BA (Hons) in Fashion Atelier. He has just won season 16 of RuPaul’s Drag Race as his banana-themed glamazon Nymphia Wind. Chip … Read More
Prairie dogs ‘cock a snoop’ at planning
Epsom and Ewell Borough Council’s Planning Committee grappled 18th April with the prairie dogs enclosure at Hobbledown Farm in Epsom. The proprietors of this animal amusement park had established the enclosure … Read More
The Bucknill plan stops here….
A plan to cram 5 three-bedroomed houses on a single bungalow plot in Bucknills Close, Epsom did not meet Councillors’ approval. Epsom and Ewell Borough Council’s Planning Committee met 18th April … Read More
Epsom and Ewell braces for M25 closure traffic
Greater chaos has been avoided by the Epsom and Ewell Times correcting the Highway Authority‘s belief you could turn off the northbound A3 to go south at the Hook Junction. … Read More
Epsom’s Earth health doctor checks GMC
Epsom residents led by Dr. Kristine Damberg converged Thursday 18th April on the General Medical Council (GMC) headquarters in Central London, decrying what they perceive as the regulator’s lackluster response … Read More
Walking with dinosaurs … not quite
Epsom-based Zehra Hicks is an award-winning children’s book author and illustrator whose books have been translated in over 20 languages. Through her work, she shows the magic of storytelling to … Read More