Council pay tribute to Epsom tree hero
Councillors of Epsom and Ewell stood in silence in memory of local tree hero Mike Ford. The full council meeting held in the Town Hall chamber on 30th July heard … Read More
Author: Sam Jones
Green Flag Awards Honour Epsom and Ashtead Commons
Local communities are celebrating as both Epsom Common and Ashtead Common have been awarded the prestigious Green Flag Award, recognizing them as two of the best-managed green spaces in the … Read More
Crime story of an Epsom workhouse baby
Born 1946 in the Epsom Union Workhouse Ronnie Field lived a life of crime. Together with local Epsom author Martin Knight he tells his story in Nefarious – A Life … Read More
Satisfy your eye at Epsom film festival
Epsom based Satisfied Eye International Film Festival (SEIFF) is set to dazzle film enthusiasts with its “Best of Fest 2024,” running from July 26-28 at the brand new Picture House … Read More
Surrey’s LibDem MP majority take on Thames Water
Buoyed by having the majority of Surrey County’s 11 Parliamentary Constituencies returning Liberal Democrat Party Members of Parliament, the six new law-makers, including Epsom and Ewell‘s Helen Maguire MP, have … Read More
Epsom County Councillor win for childminders
Surrey County Council (SCC) has announced a significant change in the payment system for childminders, following a successful campaign led by Residents’ Association County Councillor Eber Kington (Ewell Court, Auriol … Read More
Surrey author tells story of Luftwaffe uncle
Surrey-based author Matt Graydon brings a powerful new perspective on World War II with his latest novel, Leaving Fatherland. Drawing from real-life family events, Graydon takes readers on a journey … Read More
Computer’s gift of a Trojan Horse?
The computer won the Derby! On the eve of yesterday’s famous Epsom flat race Epsom and Ewell Times published winner tips Los Angeles from Royal Ascot Odds and first to … Read More
Bearing the balls of Derby week in Langley Vale
Residents of Langley Vale, an estate adjacent to the renowned Epsom Racecourse, have expressed growing frustration and concern over repeated incidents of anti-social behavior and vandalism coinciding with the annual … Read More
Should the Epsom Derby go back to Wednesday?
The first Wednesday of June used to be for many an unofficial bank holiday. Office, retail and factory staff parties filled Epsom Downs enjoying a day off and the annual … Read More
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
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