Epsom’s infamous murders
Epsom has witnessed several notable murder cases throughout the 20th century. These incidents, though tragic, have become part of the town’s history. Epsom is best known for its racing heritage, Georgian … Read More
Author: Sam Jones
Volunteers Tackle Plastic Waste in Epsom Town Centre
Plastic waste is a global menace that often ends up closer to home than we think. According to recent studies, the average person could be consuming up to five grams … Read More
Will the doomed Epsom and Ewell Borough Council rise from the ashes in other forms?
Epsom, 26 June 2025 — Epsom & Ewell Borough Council has taken a significant step towards reshaping local governance in response to the wider reorganisation of local government in Surrey, … Read More
Epsom and Ewell parents taking on the child smartphone challenge
Local parents are joining a national movement to delay children’s exposure to smartphones, with a sold-out event next week highlighting local concerns. Epsom & Ewell’s Smartphone Free Childhood (SFC) group … Read More
110-Home Scheme at Langley Vale Sparks Green Belt Fears
A neighbour has spoken out against early proposals by developer Fairfax to build up to 110 new homes on farmland at Langley Bottom Farm in Langley Vale, describing the plans … Read More
Epsom & Ewell Biodiversity Action Plan’s five-year review ratified
Epsom & Ewell Borough Council’s Environment Committee has formally endorsed the progress made on its Biodiversity Action Plan (BAP) 2020–2030, following a scheduled five-year review presented at its meeting on … Read More
Epsom and Ewell Council Tax Arrears Top £1.8 Million
Council tax arrears in Epsom and Ewell have reached £1.8 million, according to new figures from the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities. The amount contributes to a record … Read More
Epsom and Ewell Considers New Community Councils as Local Government Shake-Up Looms
Epsom and Ewell Borough Council (EEBC) will meet Thursday, 26 June for an extraordinary session to decide whether to launch a formal Community Governance Review (CGR)—a move that could lead … Read More
Assisted Dying Bill Passes in Commons — Epsom MP Explains Absence
In a historic moment for UK parliamentary debate, the Assisted Dying Bill passed its third reading in the House of Commons on Friday 20 June 2025, following a narrow but … Read More
MP Slams ‘Patchwork Repairs’ as local Hospitals Face £150m Backlog
Liberal Democrat MP for Epsom & Ewell, Helen Maguire, has criticised the government’s response to the mounting repair crisis at Epsom and St Helier hospitals, warning that the very future … Read More