Epsom and Ewell Times

6th November 2025 weekly
ISSN 2753-2771

19th January 2023

Opposition unite against division of opposition

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

COUNCIL NEWS

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

Financial literacy for young in Epsom and Ewell

COMMUNITY EDUCATION NEWS

Financial literacy for young in Epsom and Ewell

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?

COUNCIL PLANNING

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

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

No laughing matter for Council

COUNCIL CRIME

No laughing matter for Council

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

RUGBY SPORTS

Fine struggle to keep off league floor

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

Crucial month for local Local Plans?

COUNCIL PLANNING

Crucial month for local Local Plans?

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

ATHLETICS COMMUNITY SPORTS VOLUNTEERS

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

Epsom race days confirmed next week

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

Surrey Police help end abuse victim’s ordeal

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

NEWS TRANSPORT AND ENVIRONMENT

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

Spring comes early for Epsom and Ewell jazz fans

CULTURE

Spring comes early for Epsom and Ewell jazz fans

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

How “Watership Down” might have been….

CULTURE

How “Watership Down” might have been….

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

NEWS TRANSPORT AND ENVIRONMENT

Surrey gets cycling boost from Government

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

RUGBY SPORTS

Sutton & Epsom RFC Hold On For A Vital Victory

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

LOCAL HISTORY

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

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

Eviction Notice: Got one? Need one?

GUEST COLUMN NEWS

Eviction Notice: Got one? Need one?

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?

COUNCIL PLANNING

How Green is My Mole Valley?

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

Surrey University levelling up

COMMUNITY EDUCATION

Surrey University levelling up

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

NEWS TRANSPORT AND ENVIRONMENT

Surrey farmer piping-mad with Esso

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

The cost of advising on the cost of living

COMMUNITY

The cost of advising on the cost of living

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

Rail strikes to prolong home-working?

NEWS TRANSPORT AND ENVIRONMENT

Rail strikes to prolong home-working?

Due to the planned national strikes Epsom and Ewell rail customers are urged only to travel if absolutely necessary from Tuesday 3 to Sunday 8 January 2023. From Tuesday 3 … READ MORE

Filling the Gap?

EDITORIAL

Filling the Gap?

Thank you for reading the Epsom and Ewell Times in 2022.   Throughout 2023 we are all set to continue to “fill the gap” in local journalism identified in the Government … READ MORE


29th December 2022

Caught hook, line and sinker

FOOTBALL SPORTS

Caught hook, line and sinker

Epsom & Ewell FC 1 – 3 Chessington & Hook United – Southern Combination League – Division One – Tuesday 27th December. Oh no! Not Chessington again! Historically, we have … READ MORE

The seasonal goodwill of Epsom and Ewell

COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS

The seasonal goodwill of Epsom and Ewell

In the middle three weeks of December local rotarians escorted Father Christmas around the streets of Epsom accompanied by Tilly the train and a band of helpers from local youth associations.  … READ MORE

Epsom and Ewell miss out on New Year transport

NEWS TRANSPORT AND ENVIRONMENT

Epsom and Ewell miss out on New Year transport

South Western Railways will run 21 extra services between midnight and 3.15am on New Years Day but none down our line. You could get to Oxshott. Not closer. Southern trains … READ MORE

Love trappers caught and jailed

CRIME NEWS

Love trappers caught and jailed

Guildford Crown Court’s Presiding Judge sends online love fraudsters to prison. Two people have been sentenced to a combined total of 11 years and nine months’ imprisonment at Guildford Crown … READ MORE

Epsom Hospital multi-storey car park rises

COUNCIL PLANNING

Epsom Hospital multi-storey car park rises

A Planning Inspector has allowed Epsom and St Helier Trust to go ahead with a 6 level car park at Epsom General Hospital. Despite the plans rejection by local councillors … READ MORE

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22nd December 2022

Lost in the fog

Lost in the fog

Epsom & Ewell 2-4 FC Deportivo Galicia – Surrey Premier Cup – Second Round – Wednesday 21st December 2022. A contest that started in farcical circumstances and ended in fairly … READ MORE

Two petition river pollution correction

Two petition river pollution correction

Epsom and Ewell Times refers to of our reports: River “Bogsmill” blights Borough 30 June 2022 and Local sewage uploaded 12 December 2022 In the second report we stated the … READ MORE

Are you emoji aware?

Are you emoji aware?

Over the past two weeks, Surrey Police has been raising awareness about the alternative meanings of emojis, which some young people may use to reference drugs and sexual behaviour. Have … READ MORE

Epsom bus fares being capped at £2

Epsom bus fares being capped at £2

Epsom’s main bus operator Metrobus joins nine other bus operators across the county in signing up to the Department for Transport’s £2 bus fare cap scheme announced 19 December 2022. … READ MORE

All change in Surrey’s County Town?

All change in Surrey’s County Town?

Guildford town centre is going through some huge changes, with developments taking place on the sites of some former big names and plans to open up the riverside. The LDRS* … READ MORE

Local poverty moves 12 year old to give up  pocket money

Local poverty moves 12 year old to give up pocket money

Merland Rise church caretaker told LDRS* reporter: “Last week a young girl, about 12 years old, came and knocked the door. She’d gone to Asda with her pocket money and … READ MORE

Surrey woman’s coercion experience shared

CRIME

Surrey woman’s coercion experience shared

The powerful testimony of a woman who was subjected to years of coercive controlling behaviour has resulted in a man being handed an eight-year restraining order against her at Guildford … READ MORE

Recycling for food

Recycling for food

A group of environmental volunteers in Surrey is helping support its local community by recycling items that the council cannot accept through their kerbside recycling bin collections.  Catherine Banks, Founder … READ MORE

Epsom students put Xmas style in Centre

Epsom students put Xmas style in Centre

Fashion Imaging & Styling students studying at Epsom’s University for the Creative Arts (UCA) have created a festive window display for the town’s Ashley shopping Centre. The local students created … READ MORE

Top snow dog gallery heats up

Top snow dog gallery heats up

Dog ownership in Epsom and Ewell saw a big rise during the pandemic, especially among young families. Poodle mixtures being evidently the most popular varieties purchased. And sometimes for £1000 … READ MORE

Xmas balloon race and a hamper for charity

Xmas balloon race and a hamper for charity

Epsom Rotary are raising funds for many local good causes this Christmas. Take part in a virtual balloon race or guess the value of a hamper donated by Honey and … READ MORE

Giraffes adapt from Serengeti to Surrey vegetation

Giraffes adapt from Serengeti to Surrey vegetation

Surrey County Council has partnered with Chessington World of Adventures Resort to help provide additional food for the Giraffes over the winter months. Surrey’s countryside estates team regularly coppice the … READ MORE

Let’s not forget Surrey successes!

Let’s not forget Surrey successes!

Teams and individuals who do outstanding work on behalf of the people of Surrey have been celebrated at the first Stars in Surrey award ceremony. In part sponsored by Epsom … READ MORE

School transport failings lead to foodbanks…

School transport failings lead to foodbanks…

Families were pushed to using food banks and suffered an impact on their mental health when Surrey County Council-funded school transport was not provided for their children.Surrey County Council carried out … READ MORE

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15th December 2022

Tunnel vision for Surrey’s A3?

NEWS TRANSPORT AND ENVIRONMENT

Tunnel vision for Surrey’s A3?

Guildford’s MP says it is time to tunnel the A3 under Guildford to help with traffic. Angela Richardson said “short-term sticking plasters” were not enough to help with the pollution … READ MORE

Gove gives pause for thought on Local Plans?

COUNCIL PLANNING

Gove gives pause for thought on Local Plans?

A Surrey council has paused its plan for 6,000 homes after central government changes which could mean lower housing targets. Mole Valley District Council has paused its local plan saying … READ MORE

1000 Surrey children wait for special needs plans

COUNCIL EDUCATION

1000 Surrey children wait for special needs plans

A senior Surrey councillor admits it is “not good enough” that nearly 1,000 children with special educational needs in Surrey are waiting for an education plan. Nearly a third of … READ MORE

An Epsom Christmas poem

CULTURE POEMS POET’S CORNER

An Epsom Christmas poem

Christmas comes early in the month of DecemberBut preparations start as early as SeptemberToys appear in the shop and the storeAnd children’s expectations start to soar Adverts appear in the … READ MORE

Do good intentions square with homeless savings?

COUNCIL HOUSING

Do good intentions square with homeless savings?

Epsom & Ewell Borough Council has launched its Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Strategy, setting out how it intends to meet the needs of residents who are homeless or at risk … READ MORE

Body found in Ewell house fire

CRIME NEWS

Body found in Ewell house fire

An investigation is underway following the discovery of a body at an address in Thorndon Gardens, Ewell, in the early hours today (12 December). Police were called to the address … READ MORE

Senior local Councillor slams Surrey’s budget consultation

COUNCIL

Senior local Councillor slams Surrey’s budget consultation

Cllr Eber Kington, long serving Residents Association Borough Councillor and former Epsom and Ewell Mayor has served as a County Councillor since 2009. He has long campaigned against waste on … READ MORE

Local sewage uploaded

NEWS TRANSPORT AND ENVIRONMENT

Local sewage uploaded

Epsom and Ewell’s Hogsmill River and Green Lanes Stream feature in the latest sewage report. The Rivers Trust undertake a review of the health of the nations rivers. Recent publication … READ MORE

Dogs in frost and snow

NATURE

Dogs in frost and snow

Dog ownership in Epsom and Ewell saw a big rise during the pandemic, especially among young families. Poodle mixtures being evidently the most popular varieties purchased. And sometimes for £1000 … READ MORE

Surrey inspiration for writing and photography

CULTURE

Surrey inspiration for writing and photography

Fanny Burney (1752-1840) lived and wrote in Surrey and was inspired by the area’s beautiful countryside and gardens in the Mole Valley area, particularly around Bookham, Mickleham and Box Hill. … READ MORE

Coining it in Surrey

CULTURE

Coining it in Surrey

Over the last 20 years the British Museum’s Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) has allowed finds made by metal detectorists in Surrey to be added both to the national database and the county’s Historic … READ MORE

2030 vision for the elderly in Surrey

COUNCIL HEALTH

2030 vision for the elderly in Surrey

Surrey County Council sets out its vision for the care and living of the older generation by 2030. In 2021/2022 Adult Social Care in Surrey spent £506 million to support … READ MORE

Council help for cost of living

COMMUNITY COUNCIL NEWS

Council help for cost of living

Epsom & Ewell Borough Council (EEBC) is raising awareness of the range of support available to residents struggling with the cost of living crisis. The Council have created a dedicated … READ MORE

Local Plan Battle: early skirmishes on Downs Farm

GUEST COLUMN OPINION PLANNING

Local Plan Battle: early skirmishes on Downs Farm

As Epsom and Ewell Borough Council is expected to publish a draft Local Plan in February 2023 Epsom and Ewell Times carries below an opinion piece authored by the Keep … READ MORE


8th December 2022

Council elastic on plastic?

COUNCIL TRANSPORT AND ENVIRONMENT

Council elastic on plastic?

In March 2019 Epsom and Ewell Council agreed to phase out its use of single-use plastics. How is it getting along? Judge for yourself from the reply of Councillor John … READ MORE

Labour Councillor moves on housing

COUNCIL HOUSING

Labour Councillor moves on housing

An affordable housing commitment was put off at yesterday’s meeting of Epsom and Ewell Borough Council. A motion proposed by Labour’s Court Ward Councillor Kate Chinn read: “We as the … READ MORE

Alcohol reading on duty very non-PC

CRIME NEWS

Alcohol reading on duty very non-PC

A former Surrey Police Constable has been barred from the profession after turning up to work still smelling of alcohol from the night before. The force’s chief constable found that … READ MORE

Auriol school field for golden years?

COUNCIL HOUSING PLANNING

Auriol school field for golden years?

Auriol School sports field in Cuddington is earmarked by Surrey County Council for 50 elderly care housing units. According to SCC: “The Cuddington site is ideally situated for Extra Care … READ MORE

Tennis at 95 is the norm.

COMMUNITY SPORTS

Tennis at 95 is the norm.

Epsom’s own Norman Healey celebrates his 95th birthday on December 11th . He is a member of The Epsom Lawn Tennis Club where he is admired and respected. His serve … READ MORE

Kinsella Hat trick The Highlight

RUGBY SPORTS

Kinsella Hat trick The Highlight

Sutton & Epsom RFC Women 39 – Medway Women 7 – Saturday 3rd December – The Sutton & Epsom Women’s XV have enjoyed much success in recent years. The impressive … READ MORE

Sutton and Epsom RFC denied at the death

RUGBY SPORTS

Sutton and Epsom RFC denied at the death

BANBURY 12 SUTTON & EPSOM RFC 12 – Saturday 3rd December – saw the start of the reverse fixtures and for both clubs, who are struggling at the bottom of the … READ MORE

Are you listening?

COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS

Are you listening?

Epsom & Ewell Talking Newspaper, established in 1974, give three cheers for long-serving Volunteers! ‘In recognition of long service and invaluable contribution to volunteering for the Epsom & Ewell Talking … READ MORE

Mole Patrol captures pollution

NATURE TRANSPORT AND ENVIRONMENT

Mole Patrol captures pollution

River Wey and River Mole fail to meet acceptable criteria for four out of five pollutants monitored in new report. In one of the largest national people-powered scientific studies of … READ MORE

World Cup injury time knocks Epsom and Ewell out of local cup

FOOTBALL SPORTS

World Cup injury time knocks Epsom and Ewell out of local cup

Dorking Wanderers B 2-1 Epsom & Ewell FC – Southern Combination League Division One Cup – Second Round – Saturday 3rd December 2022. A controversial 97th minute winner from Ben … READ MORE

Fight fires in Surrey from home

NEWS

Fight fires in Surrey from home

Marking the retirement of Surrey’s first female firefighter the Fire and Rescue Service is recruiting firefighters who can respond from home. Paula Hartwell joined Surrey Fire and Rescue Service in … READ MORE​​

Low turnouts see political changes in Surrey

COUNCIL ELECTIONS

Low turnouts see political changes in Surrey

The Liberal Democrats have taken two seats off the Conservatives in Surrey County Council by-elections. Winning by just 15 votes, a vote in the Sunbury Common and Ashford Common division … READ MORE

Surrey schools energy hikes

COUNCIL EDUCATION

Surrey schools energy hikes

Surrey schools are being advised to plan for increases in gas prices of more than 129 per cent.Along with this, council finance teams are telling schools to plan for a … READ MORE

Twisting out a little more for Xmas?

COUNCIL FOOD

Twisting out a little more for Xmas?

Surrey children on free school meals will receive food vouchers over Christmas in what one councillor described as “an absolute lifeline” for some families.The scheme, which will give families a … READ MORE

Great expectations on Surrey’s tax?

COUNCIL

Great expectations on Surrey’s tax?

Surrey County Council’s leader says he has “no expectation at all” that council tax will be put up by the full amount allowed despite a £14.4million budget gap at the … READ MORE

Any more trees please?

COMMUNITY EDUCATION NATURE

Any more trees please?

The Woodland Trust is urging schools and community groups across the south east of England to get their free tree-pack applications in quickly with just over a month left until … READ MORE


1st December 2022

MP’s housing solution for Epsom and Ewell

CHRIS GRAYLING PLANNING WESTMINSTER

MP’s housing solution for Epsom and Ewell

Epsom and Ewell and indeed the whole country has a real shortage of homes. We cannot go on with a generation of young people who aspire to home ownership but … READ MORE

Hard-hitting critique from new LibDem PPC

HELEN MAGUIRE WESTMINSTER

Hard-hitting critique from new LibDem PPC

November 28, 2022

On 17th November, we saw the Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, give his Autumn Statement. We waited with bated breath to see how it might help us and our families as we … READ MORE

Will Epsom’s Foodbank ever end?

COMMUNITY FOODBANK VOLUNTEERS

Will Epsom’s Foodbank ever end?

November 28, 2022

A Gala fundraising dinner was held recently to recognise 10 years of Epsom & Ewell Foodbank, with guests encouraged to sign up to the new ‘End Poverty Pledge’. Nearly 200 … READ MORE

True and Fair View?

GINA MILLER WESTMINSTER

True and Fair View?

November 28, 2022

Gina Miller, Prospective Parliamentary Candidate for Epsom and Ewell, Leader of the True &Fair Party, writes for the Epsom and Ewell Times: The typical property price in Epsom and Ewell … READ MORE

Top teams level at the end

FOOTBALL SPORTS

Top teams level at the end

November 28, 2022

Epsom & Ewell 1-1 Shoreham Southern Combination League – Division One Saturday 26th November 2022. Two very late goals after 85 minutes of attritional combat ensured that the best two … READ MORE

Mighty Maids Run Riot

RUGBY SPORTS

Mighty Maids Run Riot

November 28, 2022

MAIDENHEAD 61 – SUTTON & EPSOM 24 – Saturday 26th November. Maidenhead started this season with four extremely impressive wins as they surged to the top of the table by … READ MORE

Epsom and Ewell last in Local Planning

COUNCIL PLANNING

Epsom and Ewell last in Local Planning

November 26, 2022

Epsom and Ewell Borough Council (EEBC) has approved a delayed timeframe for the development of its new Local Plan, putting it behind both government targets and other Surrey councils, amid … READ MORE

Will Epsom think on the same lines?

COUNCIL TRANSPORT AND ENVIRONMENT

Will Epsom think on the same lines?

November 25, 2022

Trams into Surrey have been raised as one “very possible solution” to improving public transport with the expansion of the capital’s Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ). The zone’s expansion was … READ MORE

Timeo Danaos et dona ferentes..?*

EDUCATION NEWS PLANNING

Timeo Danaos et dona ferentes..?*

November 25, 2022

Battle for school gets classical with fears of a Trojan Horse. Kingswood House School in Epsom is asking local people to join hundreds of residents in opposing plans to evict the … READ MORE

Dogs against knife crime

CRIME

Dogs against knife crime

November 25, 2022

Officers have visited 14 schools and colleges across Surrey over the past week to raise awareness and tackle the grass-root causes of knife crime as part of national police campaign, … READ MORE

Winter walks in the Surrey wilds

NATURE

Winter walks in the Surrey wilds

November 25, 2022

The darker mornings have closed in, and the clocks have gone back, so it’s fair to say summer is officially over, and the cold season has begun. While the cosy … READ MORE

Epsom Playhouse hosts a little horror.

ARTS

Epsom Playhouse hosts a little horror.

November 24, 2022

Leatherhead Operatic Society left the audience laughing and cheering with its production of Little Shop of Horrors at Epsom Playhouse, a musical comedy directed by John Harries, choreographed by Louise … READ MORE

Cycling for Motor Neurone Disease

BUSINESS COMMUNITY HEALTH

Cycling for Motor Neurone Disease

November 24, 2022

Greg Culshaw of Toyota‘s Epsom Head Office (GB), has completed a gruelling 24-hour static bike ride, putting him on course to raise more than £40,000 for the Motor Neurone Disease … READ MORE


24th November 2022

Defence of  Surrey M25 policing

CRIME TRANSPORT AND ENVIRONMENT

Defence of Surrey M25 policing

November 23, 2022

M25 protesters acting as “dead weights” means they take longer to be arrested, according to Surrey’s Police and Crime Commissioner. Just Stop Oil activists brought parts of the M25 to a … READ MORE

Ewell Village to get an uplift?

COUNCIL TRANSPORT AND ENVIRONMENT

Ewell Village to get an uplift?

November 23, 2022

High Street improvements to come in Ewell to revitalise the town and create spaces that are safer and more attractive? Surrey County Council‘s Ewell project team has worked closely with … READ MORE

Cllr Dalton leads street night light fight

COUNCIL CRIME

Cllr Dalton leads street night light fight

November 22, 2022

Epsom and Ewell’s Councillor Hannah Dalton (Residents’  Association, Stoneleigh) said she lived in a zone five area, but when she got the last train home, she would still get the torch out … READ MORE

Neighbouring crematorium plan goes up in smoke.

COUNCIL PLANNING

Neighbouring crematorium plan goes up in smoke.

November 21, 2022

Reigate and Banstead borough council has shelved its plans for the area’s first crematorium despite having spent £350,000 on the project so far. The facility could have brought in more … READ MORE

Wick burned at both ends

FOOTBALL SPORTS

Wick burned at both ends

November 20, 2022

Wick FC 0-2 Epsom & Ewell FC. Saturday 19th November. Southern Combination League – Division One. A goal towards the end of each half was sufficient for our boys to … READ MORE

Locally trained artist’s Ewell exhibition closes tomorrow

ARTS

Locally trained artist’s Ewell exhibition closes tomorrow

November 18, 2022

Ending Saturday 19th November your last chance to see selected works of the artist John Whurr at his solo exhibition in Bourne Hall Gallery. His work varies from pencil sketches … READ MORE

The dreadful price of dangerous speeding

CRIME

The dreadful price of dangerous speeding

November 18, 2022

A Woodmansterne man is facing 2 years and 8 months behind bars after making a reckless decision to show off his car in front of his friends by driving at … READ MORE

Banding against Surrey’s top value homes?

COUNCIL HOUSING NEWS

Banding against Surrey’s top value homes?

November 18, 2022

“Very expensive” houses on private estates in Surrey should be added to new council tax bands to make the collection process fairer, according to one councillor. As part of the … READ MORE

Epsom’s Wells Plan has a hole in it

COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS

Epsom’s Wells Plan has a hole in it

November 17, 2022

Re-opening of an Epsom community centre hits a ‘surveyor-sized’ funding hole. After its surprise closure in 2015, residents served by The Wells Centre, Epsom, began a pitched battle to save … READ MORE

Organic growth for Epsom Jazz Club

ARTS

Organic growth for Epsom Jazz Club

November 17, 2022

Epsom Jazz Club – Tobie Carpenter Organ Trio – Tuesday 15th November 2022 . The Tobie Carpenter Organ Trio delightfully entertained the Tuesday night audience with witty and inventive covers of … READ MORE

COUNCIL ELECTIONS NEWS

Council’s secret strategy on public resources?

November 17, 2022

Epsom and Ewell’s powerful Strategy and Resources Committee went into secret session on four items of public interest at its meeting Tuesday 15th November. The four items were: INCOME GENERATING … READ MORE

Tadworth Youth Club reduces crime

COMMUNITY CRIME

Tadworth Youth Club reduces crime

November 17, 2022

A youth club in one of Surrey’s most deprived neighbourhoods is teaching children business skills, getting them birthday cakes and has seen kids queuing out the door to get in. … READ MORE


17th November 2022

Epsom to help meet children’s homes bed shortage?

COUNCIL HOUSING

Epsom to help meet children’s homes bed shortage?

With improvements to be made to existing children’s homes, and new ones being built in Epsom and Walton, Surrey County Council is addressing a shortage of up to 60 children’s … READ MORE

July find of rare May fly in Surrey

COUNCIL NATURE TRANSPORT AND ENVIRONMENT

July find of rare May fly in Surrey

The River Thames Scheme (RTS) has discovered a nationally rare mayfly (Caenis beskidensis), which hadn’t been spotted in the UK for 49 years and has never been seen in the … READ MORE

Epsom Oracle awarded in the present

BUSINESS

Epsom Oracle awarded in the present

The prescient promotional powers of Epsom based PR firm Oracle recognised in National Property Press Awards. The annual Property Press Awards were held 14th November and saw The Oracle Group … READ MORE

Campaign to save special Epsom school builds

COUNCIL EDUCATION PLANNING

Campaign to save special Epsom school builds

Kingswood House School is asking local people to join hundreds of residents in opposing the school’s landlord’s redevelopment plan. Around 100 local residents turned out at a community meeting on … READ MORE

Surrey County pays asylum child £15,000

COUNCIL NEWS

Surrey County pays asylum child £15,000

A “vulnerable”, unaccompanied asylum-seeking child has been given £15,000 by Surrey County Council after years of failings in his care which led to him sleeping on the floor of a … READ MORE

Maverick win over the Salts?

FOOTBALL SPORTS

Maverick win over the Salts?

Epsom & Ewell FC 1 – 3 Worthing United FC. Saturday 12th November 2022. Who said lightning doesn’t strike twice in the same place? Last season we hosted Worthing United … READ MORE

Havant Heartbreak For Battling Black & Whites

RUGBY SPORTS

Havant Heartbreak For Battling Black & Whites

SUTTON & EPSOM 27 – HAVANT 30. Saturday 12th November – saw the visit of a familiar foe in Havant. Last season the Hampshire club did the double over the Surrey … READ MORE

Epsom and Ewell remembers…

COMMUNITY COUNCIL

Epsom and Ewell remembers…

Epsom and Ewell came together for the annual Remembrance Day service at Epsom’s Clocktower, Friday 11th November. The Mayor’s Chaplain reflected on the history of Remembrance Day. The first was … READ MORE

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