9th March 2023

Jeremy Hunt MP has said it is “disappointing” that plans to drill for oil and gas in Dunsfold have not been “formally shelved” altogether. The Chancellor of the Exchequer issued … READ MORE

EDUCATION NEWS

Surrey academic wins ‘Woman in Innovation’ award for tackling bias against neurodivergent people

On International Women’s Day Surrey University announce a prize winner among its female academics. Online technologies to help neurodivergent people successfully enter the workforce are being developed at the University … READ MORE

COMMUNITY HEALTH

New hospital programme called “HS2 of hospitals”

BUSINESS TRANSPORT AND ENVIRONMENT

The government’s hospitals programme has been called the “HS2 of hospitals” as “quite intense” discussions continue about how to take it forward. Epsom and St Helier had its plan for … READ MORE

Can you beat the ULEZ charge?

Established in Epsom in 1904 Wilsons car dealership still keeps ahead with the times. LDRS reports on its efforts to stay ahead of ULEZ expansion to Epsom and Ewell’s London … READ MORE

COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS

“Imagine this house is in Epsom” says our man in Ukraine.

Surrey Stands With Ukraine

Epsom based Surrey Stands With Ukraine’s charity director returned from Ukraine recently. Interviewed yesterday by Epsom and Ewell Times (E&ET). E&ET: Why did you go?Lionel Blackman: The fantastic Epsom and … READ MORE

COMMUNITY COUNCIL PLANNING

Public meeting on Local Plan

6 March 2023

On Monday 13th March at 7pm at Wallace Fields Junior School Dorling Drive, Ewell, Epsom KT17 3BH, Epsom and Ewell Times will chair a public meeting on the Draft Local … READ MORE

The Prince of Maidenhead Reigns Supreme

5 March 2023

Sutton & Epsom RFC 26 – Maidenhead 45. Saturday 4th March. The Black & Whites returned to Rugby Lane in the knowledge that their race had been runthis season. The … READ MORE

Late winner points Epsom’s way.

5 March 2023

Selsey 2-3 Epsom & Ewell FC. Southern Combination League – Division One. Saturday 4th March. Ultimately Saturday’s League match at Selsey was decided by, and will be remembered for a … READ MORE

Epsom news Surrey County Council. Green initiatives.

Surrey’s get greener update

4 March 2023

Surrey County Council and the Greener Futures Partnership are on a mission to make Surrey carbon free and greener by 2050. Here are links to the latest updates from Surrey County … READ MORE

Celebrating celebrated Surrey women

4 March 2023

March is Women’s History Month. You can discover important and inspiring stories of Surrey women in history on Surrey History Centre’s (SHC) Exploring Surrey’s Past website. Watch out for social media throughout … READ MORE

NEWS

Pay black hole takes £2.2M Epsom Hospital funds

4 March 2023

Epsom and St Helier Trust has set out how it is working to claw back £2.2million in salary overpayments. A board meeting of the trust heard that people continuing to … READ MORE

HEALTH NEWS

Patient nut complaint to protect others

TRANSPORT AND ENVIRONMENT WESTMINSTER

The Epsom and St Helier Trust board heard the complaint of a patient allergic to nuts given nut oil. LDRS reports: A hospital patient with a peanut allergy and an … READ MORE

Fractious Court case anticipated

Anti-fracking campaigners are celebrating after the High Court granted a judicial review into the exploratory drilling of £123 million of oil near the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. … READ MORE

Churchill’s visits to Epsom

Churchill in Epsom. Epsom news

In 1903 Winston Churchill, then the MP for Oldham, visited Epsom College and unveiled a memorial stained glass window in memory of the Old Epsomians who had died in the … READ MORE

ARTS CULTURE

Suffragette stage play review

Sarah Dewing, who initiated the statue of Emily Davison in Epsom’s Market Square reviews “Emmeline” a play about the foremost British suffragette, Emmeline Pankhurst, and the fight for the vote … READ MORE

Mole Valley Local Plan paused: official

2 March 2023

Inspectors have agreed to pause the examination of Mole Valley’s 6,000 home blueprint amid attempts to remove all green belt sites for development. Mole Valley District Council had written to … READ MORE

2nd March 2023

8 March 2023

ARTS CULTURE NEWS

After Ronnie Scotts? Epsom of course!

Fresh from their ‘Two for the Road’ concert at Ronnie Scotts, internationally renowned virtuoso jazz guitarist visiting from Norway, Frode Kjekstad is pairing up with local legend Nigel Price. Together … READ MORE

NEWS OBITUARY

Sue Bull – a special lady. An obituary.

Susan Helen Bull (Sue) was born in January 1958 in Dorset but her family moved back to Berkshire inthe mid-1960s. Born into a farming community she and her older brother … READ MORE

Epsom and Ewell FC wandering to top table?

Epsom & Ewell FC 1-0 Dorking Wanderers B. Southern Combination League – Division One. Tuesday 28th February. As a supporter, it is sometimes easy to forget after an awful performance … READ MORE

NEWS POLICING

Plodcast problem leads to PC sacking

A Surrey Police officer was dismissed without notice after he made a podcast in which his wording suggested he “condoned committing criminal acts of domestic abuse”. The officer, who cannot … READ MORE

Hook Road Arena plans

27 February 2023

This is the last of nine reports on the BIG PLANS for Epsom and Ewell proposed in the DRAFT LOCAL PLAN that is out for public consultation till 17th March. We do … READ MORE

Epsom and Ewell pressed on.

27 February 2023

Epsom & Ewell 1-2 East Preston. Southern Combination League – Division One. Saturday 25th February. Whatever happened to Fortress Fetcham Grove? Last season we won eleven in a row and … READ MORE

Sutton and Epsom RFC Sink Despite All Hands On Deck

26 February 2023

Brighton 39 Sutton & Epsom 22. Saturday 25th February. The last of Epsom and Sutton’s rearranged fixtures sadly fell on a weekend that not only featured the Six Nations but … READ MORE

Land at Chantilly Way

26 February 2023

This is the eighth of nine reports on the nine BIG PLANS for Epsom and Ewell proposed in the DRAFT LOCAL PLAN that is out for public consultation till 17th March. We … READ MORE

COUNCIL NEWS PLANNING

Residents aroused by “sleeping” residents?

26 February 2023

Amid claims of the Residents Association Councillors being “asleep at the wheel” one of the biggest residents’ protests ever held in Epsom took place yesterday. Over 200 demonstrators waved banners, … READ MORE

Land adjoining Ewell East Station

25 February 2023

This is the seventh of nine reports on the BIG PLANS for Epsom and Ewell proposed in the DRAFT LOCAL PLAN that is out for public consultation till 17th March. We do … READ MORE

Mulletts salted in table top match

25 February 2023

Epsom & Ewell 3-2 Arundel. Southern Combination League – Division One. Wednesday 22nd February. In an important battle at the top end of the table, our boys came through a … READ MORE

Land at West Park Hospital

24 February 2023

This is the sixth of nine reports on the BIG PLANS for Epsom and Ewell proposed in the DRAFT LOCAL PLAN that is out for public consultation till 19th March. We do … READ MORE

NEWS NOTICES OFFICIAL NOTICES

The really BIG one: Horton Farm

23 February 2023

This is the fifth of nine reports on the BIG PLANS for Epsom and Ewell proposed in the DRAFT LOCAL PLAN that is out for public consultation till 19th March. We do … READ MORE

New Citizens Advice Bureau Board Members

22 February 2023

23rd February 2023

8 March 2023

Ashley Centre and Global House plan

22 February 2023

This is the fourth of eight reports on the BIG PLANS for Epsom and Ewell proposed in the DRAFT LOCAL PLAN that is out for public consultation till 17th March. We do … READ MORE

COUNCIL EDUCATION

Surrey emotional and mental health crisis children’s home receives ‘Good’ Ofsted grading

Extended Hope, a respite home for children in Surrey who are having an emotional and mental health crisis has been graded as ‘Good’ in all areas by Ofsted following an … READ MORE

Interview with Epsom and Ewell BC’s new CEO

The post of Chief Executive Officer of Epsom and Ewell Borough Council, previously known as “Town Clerk”, has been occupied by Douglas Grimes for 11 years (1973 – 1984), David … READ MORE

Would you want to live in Woking?

A Surrey Borough Council steeped in debt: In 2022 the Liberal Democrats seized control of Woking, inheriting a debt mountain after 14 years of Conservative Party control. At the annual … READ MORE

Depot Road plans

This is the third of nine reports on the BIG PLANS for Epsom and Ewell proposed in the DRAFT LOCAL PLAN that is out for public consultation till 17th March. We do … READ MORE

Pays to get your Council’s audit done

20 February 2023

As we reported here: Epsom and Ewell Council raises tax 2.99% Epsom and Ewell Borough Council was proud of the fact its auditors passed its last set of accounts without … READ MORE

The Epsom and Ewell Town Hall plan

20 February 2023

This is the second of nine reports on the BIG PLANS for Epsom and Ewell proposed in the DRAFT LOCAL PLAN that is out for public consultation till 17th March. We do … READ MORE

The BIG plans for Epsom and Ewell

19 February 2023

Starting today and the next EIGHT days The Epsom and Ewell Times will publish details of each of the NINE BIG plans for Epsom and Ewell. These plans are proposed … READ MORE

COUNCIL NEWS TRANSPORT AND ENVIRONMENT

Knights give Sutton & Epsom a hard day

19 February 2023

Havant RFC 50 – Sutton & Epsom 5. Saturday 18th February. The traditional close encounters of the rugby kind between Sutton & Epsom and Havant had a Rugby Lane resurrection … READ MORE

Will Me’lud halt ULEZ expansion to Epsom borders?

16 February 2023

A coalition of five councils has today (Thursday 16 February) launched a Judicial Review to challenge Transport for London (TfL) and the Mayor of London’s decision to expand the Ultra … READ MORE

COUNCIL EDUCATION

Surrey County failed SEND boy

16 February 2023

Surrey County Council has been ordered to apologise and pay a family £7,400 after failing a young boy with special educational needs. The local government and social care ombudsman published … READ MORE

Epsom rail crossing fatal accident lessons

16 February 2023

In the afternoon of 21st April 2022, a pedestrian was struck and fatally injured by an out-of-service passenger train at Lady Howard footpath and bridleway crossing on Epsom Common. The … READ MORE

16th February 2023

8 March 2023

Epsom and Ewell Council raises tax 2.99%

15 February 2023

Epsom and Ewell’s Council tax is to be increased by 2.99% for 2023/2024. At a meeting of the Full Council last night the budget for 2023/2024 was approved. Chair of … READ MORE

COUNCIL COUNCIL CONSTITUTION

A new Town Hall for Epsom and Ewell?

15 February 2023

Is the Town Hall Parade over? For some 70 years the residents of Epsom and Ewell have been accustomed to visiting the local council in the Town Hall in The … READ MORE

Local democracy to be energised?

15 February 2023

Epsom and Ewell Borough Council has taken a significant step forward in opening up its committees to public participation. Under a new constitution the public now have the right to … READ MORE

NEWS WESTMINSTER

Surrey’s longest sitting MP to stand-down

14 February 2023

Sir Paul Beresford will not stand again as an MP in Surrey, citing “midnight sittings” in Parliament and “a diary built around the whims of the whips’ office” as reasons … READ MORE

Can Epsom and Ewell get more dense?

14 February 2023

Exclusive to the Epsom and Ewell Times we report on the housing targets of every Surrey borough council. Epsom and Ewell is the smallest borough in Surrey with the highest … READ MORE

EDITORIAL

Housing need or desire?

14 February 2023

Epsom and Ewell Borough Council has embarked on a public consultation on its Draft Local Plan. The consultation ends on 19th March 2023. As we report today it appears that … READ MORE

Top thrashes bottom

13 February 2023

Sutton & Epsom RFC 5 – Wimbledon RFC 42 – Saturday 11th February. When these two clubs met last season the dominant Dons arrived at Rugby Lane as the unbeaten … READ MORE

10 man away win a turning point?

12 February 2023

Hailsham Town 2 – 4 Epsom & Ewell FC. Southern Combination League – Division One. Saturday 11th February. Cast your mind back to the 19th of November. It was the … READ MORE

ARTS BUSINESS

Epsom’s creatives urged to push for growth

11 February 2023

Creative Businesses in and around Epsom are being encouraged to sign-up to Surrey’s first Creative Growth and Business Summit. Taking place on March 1 and set-up by the University for the … READ MORE

NEWS POLICING

“On Your Bike” to Surrey’s PCSOs?

11 February 2023

A Surrey County Councillor has criticised the reduction in the number of Police Community Support Officers in recent years. PCSOs are non-warranted but provided with a variety of police powers … READ MORE

Blot on Epsom Downs horizon to grow no more?

11 February 2023

Ever wondered where are those tower-blocks on the west horizon from Epsom Downs? Our LDRS journalist reports on Woking Council’s consideration of the height of its buildings: Plans to limit … READ MORE

9th February 2023

8 March 2023

COUNCIL NEWS TRANSPORT AND ENVIRONMENT

2023/2024: average of £50 more to pay Surrey County Council

8 February 2023

Surrey residents will pay nearly £50 a year more to the county council for its share of council tax from April.The 2.99 per cent increase was confirmed at a full … READ MORE

COUNCIL HOUSING PLANNING

Will Cathedral repairs threaten Canadian WW1 memorial?

7 February 2023

Plans to build 124 homes on undeveloped woodland next to Guildford Cathedral will threaten a memorial to Canada’s First World War military sacrifice, a preservation society has warned. Guildford Cathedral … READ MORE

Surrey County Council sets 23/24 budget

7 February 2023

A councillor who visited rural India paused his tour to take photos of the roads because they were “in better condition than Surrey’s”. The Labour group leader on Surrey County … READ MORE

CRIME NEWS

Epsom College deaths update

7 February 2023

The incident at an address within Epsom College in the early hours of Sunday, 5 February is now being treated as a homicide investigation. Officers were called to the property … READ MORE

Poor play spoilt by “Cantonesque” antics

6 February 2023

Epsom & Ewell FC 1-2 Oakwood, Southern Combination League – Division One. Saturday 4th February 2023. Ten weeks to the day since we last had a League contest on a … READ MORE

NEWS

Epsom College Head, husband and child found dead

6 February 2023

In the early hours of Sunday morning 5th February, Surrey Police was contacted by the South East Coast Ambulance Service to a property on the grounds of Epsom College. Officers … READ MORE

Local Audit meet: unexpectedly interesting…

5 February 2023

When is a question not a question? This issue was the subject of heated discussion at the 2nd February meeting of the Epsom and Ewell Borough Council’s Audit and Scrutiny Committee. … READ MORE

Epsom news

Camberley Bounce Back Against Spirited Sutton

5 February 2023

Sutton & Epsom RFC 26 – Camberley 50. Saturday 4th February. This fixture was scheduled for December but fell victim to the freezing weather. Camberley arrived smarting from a most … READ MORE

CULTURE LOCAL HISTORY

Surrey celebrates LGBTQ+ month

4 February 2023

Surrey History Centre celebrates the February LGBTQ+ month with, among many others, the story of local born Quentin Crisp, who attended Kingswood School in Epsom. Born in Sutton and named … READ MORE

Don’t blame us for potholes say Surrey’s highway authority.

3 February 2023

The state of Surrey’s roads is “no fault of the county council” its cabinet has heard, as councillors vowed to put more pressure on central government for highways funding. In … READ MORE

One more Titanic plus another sinking survivor

3 February 2023

Following Epsom and Ewell Times story on George Pelham, who survived the Titanic disaster and another ship sinking, local writer and historian Martin Knight tells us the story of another … READ MORE

No Crawleys for Surrey’s Downton Abbeys

2 February 2023

A lack of “Downton Abbey” type families to occupy abandoned mansions led to 112 homes at Headley Court (near Epsom) get the green light last night. The Mole Valley green belt … READ MORE

A sign of no signs to come on ULEZ?

2 February 2023

Surrey councillors say they could stop TfL (Transport for London) putting signs on the county’s roads ahead of the planned ULEZ (Ultra Low Emissions Zone) expansion. Surrey County Council’s leader … READ MORE

2nd February 2023

8 March 2023

Surrey County Council proposes 2023/24 budget

1 February 2023

Surrey County Council is planning to restrict a rise in Council Tax to 2.99% in the current budget plans for 2023/24. The council’s Cabinet agreed the draft budget today outlining … READ MORE

Gladiator light-man on demand bus

31 January 2023

It’s not every day you meet an Emmy award winner on a bus in rural Surrey. And it’s not every day the said Emmy award winner would be driving that … READ MORE

COUNCIL NEWS PLANNING

Green-belters belted up and beltless

31 January 2023

Epsom and Ewell Borough Council’s (EEBC) Licensing and Planning Policy Committee voted unanimously yesterday (30 January) to publish its Draft Local Plan for public consultation, after the chairman rebuffed claims … READ MORE

Epsom’s Titanic Ties

31 January 2023

Epsom and Ewell Times’ History Detectorist purchased this miniature brass bible box from The Princess Alice charity shop in Epsom 2 years ago in the belief it was a piece … READ MORE

Sutton & Epsom Receive an Oxford Education

30 January 2023

Oxford Harlequins 67 – Sutton & Epsom 20. Saturday 28th January. Our local rugby team travelled to Oxfordshire to play the Oxford Harlequins. In the reverse fixture at Rugby Lane … READ MORE

COUNCIL HOUSING

Micro-homes for a macro-problem?

COUNCIL NEWS TRANSPORT AND ENVIRONMENT

Epsom and Ewell Borough Council is planning to purchase movable micro homes for families needing temporary accommodation in the borough. In a report to the Strategy & Resource Committee on … READ MORE

Surrey Council stretches Epsom & Ewell Council resources

At Thursday 26th January meeting of the Strategy and Resources Committee of Epsom and Ewell Borough Council eagle-eyed financial expert Cllr David Gulland (Lib Dem, College Ward) spotted a loss … READ MORE

Pay rises for Epsom and Ewell Borough Council

At Epsom and Ewell’s Strategy and Resources committee meeting on 26th January, councillors discussed rates of pay in the forthcoming year – for staff, for the Chief Executive and for … READ MORE

COMMUNITY HEALTH

Surrey doctors to go on strike?

Royal Surrey hospital trust bosses are beginning to plan for three days of junior doctor strikes which could have a “significant impact” on services. A national ballot is currently taking … READ MORE

COMMUNITY HEALTH

‘It felt like mum was a prisoner’ in Surrey Hospital

A woman said she felt like her mum was “a prisoner” when she couldn’t take her home from a Surrey hospital.The daughter, who we are choosing not to name, said … READ MORE

Grants to save energy…. time running out

Surrey residents have just three weeks left to apply for a grant to help make their home warmer and more energy efficient, ahead of applications closing on Friday 17 February … READ MORE

COUNCIL OPINIONS TRANSPORT AND ENVIRONMENT

The Surrey levels mean no level funding?

26 January 2023

The allocation of levelling up funding from central government was announced last week, with more than 100 projects given a share of £2.1billion. But no funding was given to Surrey’s … READ MORE

COMMUNITY COUNCIL

Remembering the victims of genocide

26 January 2023

Epsom & Ewell Borough Council will carry out a number of activities to mark Holocaust Memorial Day on Friday 27 January. Holocaust Memorial Day is a time to remember the … READ MORE

Local Parking (enforcement) Wars

26 January 2023

An opinion piece from Cllr Eber Kington: This week SCC announced a seven-year contract worth £96.5 million, with private company Marston Holdings Ltd, for parking and traffic enforcement. In April, … READ MORE

26th January 2023

8 March 2023

COUNCIL NEWS PLANNING

Local Plan battle heating up?

25 January 2023

A draft Local Plan, that will delineate Epsom and Ewell Borough‘s planning framework for decisions on planning applications and development for the years ahead, has been published on the Council’s … READ MORE

ARTS CULTURE LOCAL HISTORY

Emily and Emmeline

25 January 2023

The suffragette movement is celebrated in the heart of Epsom with the statue of Emily Davison in Epsom’s Market Square. At our neighbouring Esher Theatre between 24th and 25th February … READ MORE

NEWS

Landlord thrashes tenant in friendly fight

24 January 2023

Epsom and Ewell FC 0-5 Leatherhead FC – Mid-Season Friendly – Saturday 21st January. An Epsom and Ewell team that hadn’t played a match for nearly three weeks came up … READ MORE

NATURE NEWS

Voles let loose on the Hogsmill

24 January 2023

In August of 2022, years of hard work with the help of hundreds of volunteers came to fruition with the release of 101 voles back onto our local Epsom and … READ MORE

Going potty about pot-holes?

24 January 2023

Who knew that 15th January was National Pothole Day? Earlier this month I drove around a bend in Woodcote Green Road in Epsom at night to be faced with a … READ MORE

Interim Council CEO’s permanency tipped.

23 January 2023

Jackie King is set to become the new Chief Executive of Epsom & Ewell Borough Council, subject to ratification by Full Council on Tuesday 14 February. Jackie has been recommended … READ MORE

Want to join the Surrey Fire Service?

23 January 2023

Surrey Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) welcomed 37 new firefighters to the service this month. The group of wholetime firefighters took part in three different 15-week training courses, starting in … READ MORE

COMMUNITY LOCAL HISTORY VOLUNTEERS

Bassetts hound Sutton & Epsom

22 January 2023

Sutton & Epsom RFC 5 – Royal Wootton Bassett 26. 21st January. Sutton & Epsom had travelled to Wiltshire in October to take on the winless Royal Wootton Bassett and … READ MORE

Flight of refugees: history repeating?

22 January 2023

Epsom and Ewell Times marks Holocaust Memorial Day (Friday 27th January) with an article about Surrey characters who saved Jews from persecution and we report on the work of a … READ MORE

Green-belters seeing red on Local Plan?

20 January 2023

A determined group of Epsom & Ewell residents, representing over 1,700 petitioners , took to the podium at last night’s meeting of the Council’s Licensing, Planning and Policy Committee (January 19th). … READ MORE

NEWS POLICING

Surrey Police Top Complaints Table

Surrey Police received more complaints per officer in its force than any other in England and Wales. The Home Office recently published the statistics for the year end 31st March … READ MORE

ULEZ will come to Epsom and Ewell borders

London has an air quality problem. That’s why the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) is expanding across all London boroughs from 29 August 2023 to help clear London’s air. Poor … READ MORE

COUNCIL CRIME

Surrey County Council Stands Against Scams

Surrey County Council has been officially accredited as a “Friends Against Scams” (FAS) organisation. FAS is an initiative run by the National Trading Standards (NTS) Scams Team that aims to protect … READ MORE

19th January 2023

8 March 2023

COMMUNITY WESTMINSTER

Opposition unite against division of opposition

Epsom and Ewell opposition parties are united against the Parliamentary intervention of the “True and Fair Party”. Prospective parliamentary candidate Gina Miller opened her campaign office in Epsom and Ewell … READ MORE

Private Public Parking Penalisers

Surrey County Council have agreed a new seven year parking and traffic enforcement contract with Marston Holdings Ltd. The contract will mean that parking and traffic enforcement will be operated … READ MORE

COMMUNITY EDUCATION NEWS

Financial literacy for young in Epsom and Ewell

18 January 2023

Citizens Advice Epsom & Ewell (CAEE) has successfully delivered the first Financial Literacy Course to Epsom & Ewell High School (EEHS) to over 100 year 12 students. The course helps … READ MORE

Lessons for Epsom in Mole Valley’s “shouty” Local Plan struggle?

18 January 2023

Mole Valley councillors have been warned developers could have “a field day” if government inspectors reject plans to release green belt sites from the authority’s plan for homes. [Ed: Epsom … READ MORE

COUNCIL CRIME

No laughing matter for Council

16 January 2023

Epsom and Ewell Borough Council has brought in a Public Space Protection Order following a consultation with residents about psychoactive substance abuse in the Borough’s open spaces. Image Philafrenzy CC … READ MORE

Fine struggle to keep off league floor

15 January 2023

London Welsh 42 – Sutton & Epsom RFC 27 – Saturday 14th January. When these two sides met at Rugby Lane in October they produced an engrossing affair that ended honours … READ MORE

ATHLETICS COMMUNITY SPORTS VOLUNTEERS

Crucial month for local Local Plans?

15 January 2023

Epsom and Ewell Borough Council‘s Licensing, Policy and Planning Committee meets Friday 19th January but the Local Plan does not feature on its agenda. Local Liberal Democrats are asking for … READ MORE

10 mile Epsom Downs run and photos for charity

The race known as The Tadworth 10 was held on Sunday 8th January 2023 at 11.30am, started and finished at Epsom Racecourse. The race is a scenic and challenging 10 miles, … READ MORE

SPORTS

Epsom race days confirmed next week

The full list of 2023 Epsom race days could be confirmed next week, with the Derby planned for the weekend of June 3. The Epsom Downs Racecourse needs confirmation for … READ MORE

CRIME

Surrey Police help end abuse victim’s ordeal

A woman who was married to a domestic abuser for 10 years said after he was sent to prison: “To the outside word they appear rational, they hide their abusive … READ MORE

Young tree advocates sought

The creators of Epsom’s Centenary Wood at Langley Vale will award youth projects to tackle climate change. Young people across the UK have been given an exciting opportunity to win … READ MORE

12th January 2023

8 March 2023

CULTURE

Spring comes early for Epsom and Ewell jazz fans

11 January 2023

Question: What do the following three people all have in common? An accordion player with the Strictly Come Dancing live band, one of the most exciting vocalists of her generation … READ MORE

CULTURE

How “Watership Down” might have been….

10 January 2023

Exclusive to Epsom and Ewell Times a local resident known as “The History Detectorist” will disclose on these pages intriguing discoveries. Today’s discovery relates to “Watership Down“. In the coming … READ MORE

Surrey gets cycling boost from Government

9 January 2023

Out of a central Government pot of £32.9 million Surrey County Council has won £863,000 for new and improved cycling and walking facilities. With at least 80 or so County … READ MORE

Sutton & Epsom RFC Hold On For A Vital Victory

8 January 2023

Sutton & Epsom 13 – Bournemouth 8. 7th January. The combination of seasonally inclement winter weather and the Yuletide celebrations created a 5-week lay off from all league rugby for the Sutton … READ MORE

The life-voyage of a sailor to an unmarked Epsom grave

8 January 2023

Frank Howard [b. 1876 – d. 1912] was about 11yrs old when his father died and following that he was in and out of various workhouses, then away to sea … READ MORE

GUEST COLUMN NEWS

Eviction Notice: Got one? Need one?

6 January 2023

Epsom based solicitor Daniel Bolster advises landlords and tenants alike. In this sponsored article he sets out the basis of the law for both landlords and tenants. Sending out or … READ MORE

How Green is My Mole Valley?

6 January 2023

All green belt sites could be removed from Mole Valley’s plan for homes following proposed changes to planning at central government level. A specially-called meeting of the district council will … READ MORE

COMMUNITY EDUCATION

Surrey University levelling up

5 January 2023

Vocationally minded local students get a boost as the University of Surrey is set to accept T Levels. A more diverse pool of students will be able to enjoy access … READ MORE

Surrey farmer piping-mad with Esso

5 January 2023

The destruction of farmland and countryside caused by a Heathrow Airport fuel pipeline would ‘make HS2 look like a picnic in the park’, an angry farmer has claimed. Farmer Colin … READ MORE

5th January 2023

8 March 2023

COMMUNITY

The cost of advising on the cost of living

5 January 2023

The Cost of Living Crisis is affecting many in Epsom and Ewell with rising prices and concerns about the future. But for some, the crisis is truly devastating. People in … READ MORE