Council Housing Planning

Epsom and Ewell Green Belt battle lines drawing near

13 November 2024

The latest draft of the Local Plan has just been revealed. The headline news is that the housing target has been significantly reduced by omitting the Ewell East Station Green … Read More

Community Letters Transport

Has Epsom’s new MP missed the bus to a new hospital?

12 November 2024

Dear Editor, Our new MP Helen Maguire has supported the construction of a new hospital, complete with an accident and emergency (A&E) department, near the Royal Marsden Hospital in the … Read More

Education News

Surrey Uni to research mono-syllabic complexity

12 November 2024

The University of Surrey is part of an international team of researchers that has been awarded £8.3 million to better understand human language by researching one of the world’s most … Read More

Council Education Transport

Surrey school kids’ country walk saving money

12 November 2024

Children have been told they can walk 4.9km through fields and over an unguarded railway line by Surrey County Council bureaucrats who cancelled their free bus passes. The decision has left their … Read More

Football Sports

Epsom and Ewell FC progress in FA Vase

10 November 2024

Epsom and Ewell 2-0 North Greenford United. Isuzu F.A. Vase – Second Round. Saturday 9th November 2024. It’s official! This is now definitely a Vase run! We may have had … Read More

Environment News Planning

Surrey University to get a third of its power from the Sun

10 November 2024

Permission has been granted for The University of Surrey to build a solar farm on green belt land. The scheme will provide the university with 34 per cent of its … Read More

News Planning Policing

Surrey Police HQ redesign will quieten the dogs

10 November 2024

Plans to redevelop Surrey Police headquarters, at Mount Browne, have been given the go-ahead. The changes also include a new access road which the Force say will speed up response … Read More

Business Education News

Epsom and Ewell College wins Surrey’s employer of the year

10 November 2024

Nescot college in Reigate Road, Ewell, won “Employer of the Year’ at the Surrey Business Awards last night, against some stiff competition. (NESCOT stands for North-East Surrey College of Technology.) … Read More

Council Housing Planning

Did a fair view prevail on Epsom’s modular homes for the homeless?

9 November 2024

The decision by Epsom & Ewell Borough Council 7th November to approve three modular homes for temporary accommodation on Fairview Road has ignited a fierce debate. The council framed this … Read More

Community News Volunteers

Sir Ed supporting Epsom based Ukraine charities

8 November 2024

Today, Sir Ed Davey MP, leader of the resurgent Liberal Democrat Party, accompanied by Epsom and Ewell MP Helen Maguire, visited the “Ukraine Hub”. Offices generously provided by the owners … Read More

News Policing

High price of Surrey police officer’s false report

8 November 2024

An ex-police officer has been banned from the profession after she “maliciously” made a “false” complaint about child sexual abuse to the NSPCC, a misconduct hearing has ruled. The former … Read More

Community Council

Surrey needs more foster carers

7 November 2024

Fostering can mean everything to those involved; that is the message of a powerful new fostering film from over 100 councils.  ‘Everything’, a new fostering recruitment fil

Community News

Epsom and Ewell remembers

6 November 2024

Epsom & Ewell Borough Council is proud to announce that Remembrance Day memorial services, parades and activities will take place to honour those who have died in the service of … Read More

Council Housing Letters

There is another way to save Epsom’s Green Belt

6 November 2024

Dear Editor, My 12 year old son spoke at the last local council planning meeting, about the importance of not building on the green belt, and I am writing to … Read More

News

Case for dog-walker regulation after death-mauling

4 November 2024

A coroner has raised concerns about the “lack of regulation”, both locally and nationally, after a professional dog walker was mauled to death in a Surrey park. Natasha Johnston, 28, … Read More

Local History News

Attic find fills gap in Epsom local asylum history

4 November 2024

Last Friday saw the return of a singular missing hospital record book. The book contains the medical case book of women admitted to The Manor Hospital between 19 May 1900 … Read More

Community Council News

Epsom & Ewell consults on anti-social behaviour

4 November 2024

Epsom & Ewell Borough Council is calling on the public to take part in their consultation about a proposed Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) from 4 November. The consultation will run … Read More

News Policing

Stolen dog recovered by Surrey Police after 8 years

4 November 2024

After eight long years, a gorgeous Cocker Spaniel called Daisy, who was stolen from her home in Mole Valley back in 2016, has now been reunited with her owners. Daisy, … Read More

Football Sports

Epsom & Ewell FC drowned out by Sheerwater

4 November 2024

Epsom and Ewell 0-3 Sheerwater. Combined Counties League – Premier Division South Saturday 2nd November 2024 On a very mild Saturday afternoon at the KGF Salts fans were hoping for … Read More

Community Faith Health

Warm Wednesdays are back in Epsom

3 November 2024

For the third year running Epsom Methodist Church (EMC) is opening its doors and running itsWarm Wednesdays programme this winter. EMC is just one of the 80 Warm Welcome spacesacross … Read More

Arts Community Local History

Portraits of pauper patients in Epsom’s Horton Cemetery, inspires artist

3 November 2024

Eric Fong is a multimedia artist whose work spans film, photography, sculpture, and installation, often exploring themes of the body, identity, and vulnerability. His unique approach is informed by his … Read More

Council Housing Planning

Another Surrey borough’s Local Plan agony

3 November 2024

More than 800 homes will be built on Surrey green belt land as part of a 15 year plan for 9,270 new properties in the north of the county. It … Read More

Council Editorial Housing

Is Delay Defensible in the Fight to Protect Epsom’s Green Belt?

1 November 2024

As Epsom and Ewell Borough Council deliberates its Local Plan in the face of imminent, significantly higher government housing targets, the council’s slow-paced approach raises crucial questions about its strategy … Read More

Council Housing Planning

Call to Epsom and Ewell Council to speed plan denied

31 October 2024

Nine opposition councillors on Epsom and Ewell Borough Council are calling for an Emergency Full Council Meeting to fast-track the final stages of the borough’s Local Plan amid looming concerns … Read More

Community Council Finances

Surrey support for the “financially challenged”

31 October 2024

Surrey County Council welcomes the extension by government of the Household Support Fund in this year’s Autumn Statement, after 86,000 Surrey households were supported by the fund last year. In … Read More

Education News

Epsom school fined for finger loss

31 October 2024

A school trust in Surrey has been fined after part of a pupil’s finger was amputated. The five-year-old boy, a Year 1 pupil at Danetree Primary School in Epsom, had … Read More

Arts Community News Volunteers

The Horton Hid Hiring From Regulator

30 October 2024

Controversy surrounded the appointment of the salaried Centre Manager of Epsom and Ewell’s new arts and exhibition venue, The Horton Arts Centre. Documents obtained by the Epsom and Ewell Times … Read More

News

Caring Mentors in Epsom and Ewell sought for young

30 October 2024

MCR Pathways, (Mentoring, Charity, Relationships) an award-winning charity dedicated to transforming the lives of young people through mentorship, is looking for volunteer mentors to support a young person throughout their … Read More

Business Community Transport

Epsom High St in need of more love?

29 October 2024

Driving safely, parking appropriately. Romy Sustar reports: This is the second article in my series following on from “Epsom town as a safe place to Live”. It seemed to me … Read More

Health News

Frozen Shoulder Link to Menopause

29 October 2024

Frozen shoulder, also known as adhesive capsulitis, is a painful condition that restricts movement in the shoulder joint due to adhesion and inflammation in the joint capsule. While this condition … Read More

Business Council Environment

Up hill struggle to stop oil drilling in Surrey – pays off?

28 October 2024

A clash between environmental advocates and oil developers at Horse Hill in Surrey has resurfaced as local campaigners question why oil production continues despite a lack of planning permission. The … Read More

Rugby Sports

Miracle with Medway

28 October 2024

For the hosts it was a Saturday of availability Armageddon with an injury list mountingthat targeted the front and back rows. Players of yesteryear were called to arms and the … Read More

Arts Community Council

Epsom and Ewell Council bank on street art

28 October 2024

Epsom & Ewell Borough Council has completed two new community arts projects in Epsom and Stoneleigh during September and October, in collaboration with globally recognised street artists Positive Arts, local … Read More

Community Council

Licensed to walk

28 October 2024

The Nonsuch Park Joint Management Committee has voted to launch a 12-month pilot Commercial Dog Walking Licensing Scheme in Nonsuch Park, starting in April 2025, following a consultation with the … Read More

Business Westminster

Nominate heroic businesswomen of Epsom and Ewell

28 October 2024

A new scheme entitled “MP HERoes“, In Partnership with NatWest and Supported by the Women & Enterprise All-Party Parliamentary Group has been introduced. A cross-party Parliamentary programme that celebrates local … Read More

Football Sports

Epsom and Ewell see more red in away defeat

27 October 2024

Abbey Rangers 2-1 Epsom and Ewell FC. Combined Counties League – Premier Division South. Saturday 26th October 2024. Eleven months ago we visited Addlestone Moor and lost 2-1 in a … Read More

Council Health

Surrey smokers quitting for free

24 October 2024

Ex-smoker Councillor Mark Nuti, Cabinet Member for Health and Wellbeing, and Public Health, visited the One You Surrey stop smoking service to find out how we’re supporting smokers to quit. … Read More

Council Housing Planning

Opposition Calls for Emergency Council Meeting Over Epsom and Ewell Local Plan

24 October 2024

In a move that underscores growing concerns over the future of development in Epsom and Ewell, nine opposition councillors from the borough council have requested an Emergency Full Council Meeting … Read More

Business News

Fresh New Look for Ernest Jones Epsom

24 October 2024

Sponsored article: A refreshed Ernest Jones store, designed for Epsom’s shoppers, has opened its doors in the Ashley Centre. Customers are welcomed into a bright interior, with a host of … Read More

Council Education Finances

No wonder Woking went bankrupt. Scandal of private school loans

24 October 2024

A private school was loaned millions of pounds at favourable rates by Woking Borough Council before it went bankrupt. Now questions are being asked as to whether an independent inquiry … Read More

Health News

Epsom and St Helier Hospitals in Desperate Need of Repairs

23 October 2024

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals are in need of urgent repairs, with more than £150 million required to address crumbling infrastructure, according to the latest NHS data. Epsom and … Read More

Council Housing Planning

Epsom’s neighbour cracks on with its Local Plan

23 October 2024

More than 6,000 new homes will be built in the Surrey borough of Mole Valley, with Leatherhead taking on the largest share after the district council approved its long-term planning bible. … Read More

Community Council Sports

Loads of coaches for Epsom tennis

22 October 2024

Epsom & Ewell Borough Council’s Environment committee has authorised the contracts for three tennis coaching providers in Epsom. R&A Sport will be carrying out coaching sessions at Auriol Park, Sutton Tennis … Read More

Business Horse racing

Modern Yard Revitalizes Epsom’s Historic Racing Scene

22 October 2024

The Daily Telegraph (Monday 21st October) has highlighted a significant revival for Epsom’s historic role in British horse racing, reporting on the recent developments at Downs House, a training yard … Read More

Council Finances

Only the cashless will be “on the Hook” Road car park Epsom

22 October 2024

A town centre car par centre is set to go cashless after plans to upgrade its ticket machines were approved. Pay metres at the Hook Road multi-storey car park in … Read More

Council Editions Editorial

Correction to our Epsom and Ewell Council reports

21 October 2024

We apologise unreservedly to Epsom and Ewell Borough Council’s Chief Executive Officer Jackie King for an unintended publication of a report dated 26th September 2024 titled Challenges to Epsom and … Read More

Football Sports

Fofahan makes FA fans as Epsom & Ewell progress in Vase

21 October 2024

Epsom and Ewell FC 3-1 Berks County. Isuzu F.A. Vase – First Round. Sunday 20th October 2024 Just 6 days before the 50 year anniversary of our very first F.A. … Read More

Council Housing Planning

Epsom & Ewell’s Green Belt controversy tightens

18 October 2024

Tensions flared during a heated meeting of the Licensing and Planning Policy Committee (LPPC) in Epsom on October 17th, 2024, as residents voiced strong objections to the proposed housing targets … Read More

Community Council Finances

Epsom & Ewell Council Greenlights Local Projects

18 October 2024

Epsom and Ewell Borough Council’s Licensing and Planning Policy Committee has given its provisional backing to over £2 million in Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) funding for a variety of local … Read More

Arts Culture

Verdi’s Requiem adapted for Epsom Church

18 October 2024

Epsom Choral Society (ECS) will perform the Verdi Requiem on Saturday 23rd November at 7:30pm, at St Martin’s Church in Epsom. This concert promises to be a remarkable event, showcasing … Read More

Community Council

County pledge to Epsom charity’s fight to end poverty

18 October 2024

In a significant move for the region, Surrey County Council (SCC) has signed Good Company’s End Poverty Pledge, marking a bold step towards addressing the growing issue of poverty across … Read More

Council Housing Planning

Mole Valley  ‘won’t bend’ to petitioners

17 October 2024

The fight to protect the green gateway into a Leatherhead goes on after campaigners seeking to stop a popular park from being turned into high rises were told the council … Read More

Community Education

Nescot proud to sign the Armed Forces Covenant

17 October 2024

North East Surrey College of Technology (Nescot) is proud to have officially signed the Armed Forces Covenant at a special event at the college today (16 October). The Covenant is a … Read More

Council Environment

Epsom and Ewell adopts new Climate Action Plan

16 October 2024

Tuesday 15th October Epsom and Ewell Borough Council’s Environment Committee approved a new five year Climate Action Plan (2025-2029). The Plan outlines a comprehensive strategy to meet the Council’s commitment

Council Finances Housing

Epsom’s homelessness crisis

16 October 2024

Finding temporary accommodation for families at risk of homelessness is the “biggest financial pressure” facing Epsom and Ewell.  Following Epsom and Ewell Times report 13th October 2023 on Epsom and … Read More

Council Finances Housing

Some Surrey boroughs get brownfield funding

16 October 2024

Surrey councils will get nearly £2m to release disused brownfield sites to unlock desperately needed land for house building including cash to clear asbestos and transform the “heart of Camberley”. … Read More

Council Elections News

Surrey Tories bouncing back already?

15 October 2024

The Conservative election turnaround in Surrey shows no sign of slowing after the party beat the Liberal Democrats, Labour and independents to take two more seats at the October 2024 by-elections. … Read More

Football Sports

What were the odds of Epsom & Ewell’s 4 x 2 + 2?

15 October 2024

Epsom and Ewell 2-2 Fleet Town. Combined Counties League – Premier Division South. Saturday 12th October 2024. For the fourth time in a row our match resulted in a 2-2 … Read More

Council Finances

Surrey County Council finances under the spotlight

14 October 2024

A recent Local Government Information Unit report presents a worrying picture of local government finances across the UK, with a particular focus on the impact of budget cuts on services … Read More

Business News

Ancaster acquires the Epsom keys to Allams

14 October 2024

Sponsored article: Ancaster Group has announced the acquisition of Allams of Epsom, a prominent Skoda dealership that has been a cornerstone of the local automotive industry for over 70 years. … Read More

Rugby Sports

Sutton & Epsom Rugby beat the unbeaten

14 October 2024

On Saturday 11 th October 2014 Sutton & Epsom RFC visited Crescent Farm to play Sidcup whowere the early season league leaders of London 1 South after five games. On … Read More

Community Health

Public meeting about Epsom Hospital future

12 October 2024

A public meeting has been scheduled for October 17th, 2024, at the Epsom Sports Club, located next to Epsom Hospital, to discuss the future of local healthcare services. The meeting, … Read More

Council News

Fly-tippers force closure of Surrey recycling centre

12 October 2024

A Surrey recycling site will permanently close due to persistent fly-tipping at the site. The Mound car park in Tattenham Corner has been repeatedly hit by high levels of dumped … Read More

Arts Business Education

Epsom Station gets an artistic makeover

11 October 2024

In the hustle and bustle of daily life, railway stations often feel like transient spaces where passengers rush through without a second thought. However, at Epsom Station, something unique is … Read More

Community Volunteers

Winter fuel support in Epsom

10 October 2024

Changes to the Winter Fuel Payments means that many people are worried that they may not beable to heat their homes this winter. For the eighth year running, Citizens Advice … Read More

Community Volunteers

Epsom Pantry has a sister in Banstead

10 October 2024

Sat bang in the middle between M&S and Waitrose on Banstead high street, a new community food store has opened to help people struggling to buy affordable groceries in Surrey.  … Read More

Council Education

Surrey sorry for SEND shortcomings

10 October 2024

The leader of Surrey County Council (SCC) has apologised to families who have been ‘failed’ over the provision of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) services.  Parents have previously told … Read More

Education News

Surrey student satellite stars

10 October 2024

Meet DARWIN – the award-winning, small satellite that could detect and track wildfires, built by students from the University of Surrey.  Surrey’s Peryton Space team has won the prestigious UK Students for the Exploration and Development of Space (UKSEDS) satellite design competition, beating teams from around the country for the second … Read More

Council Letters Transport

Epsom and Ewell Council answers parking complaint immediately

10 October 2024

Charles Moseley of Hurstpierpoint complained in a letter dated 8th October to the Epsom and Ewell Times about the running out of Epsom Playhouse beer and the Ashley Centre Car … Read More

Community Nature News

Secret 100 acres just north of Epsom and Ewell

7 October 2024

Despite being home to ancient hedgerows, a locally significant population of brown hairstreakbutterflies, and a small fragment of wetland, the series of seven meadows spanning 42 hectares (about 100 acres) … Read More

Football Sports

Epsom & Ewell FC draw with leaders

7 October 2024

Redhill 2-2 Epsom and Ewell. Combined Counties League – Premier Division South. Saturday 5th October 2024. I wrote last week that matches against Redhill and Fleet Town would give us … Read More

News Policing

Surrey Cop demoted for racist texts

6 October 2024

A Surrey Police sergeant who shared racist texts and a video of a man attempting to take his own life has been stripped of his rank – but will continue … Read More

Health Sports

There’s always Buckland Park for winter swimmers

6 October 2024

Guildford Lido, in Stoke Park, used to be open 12 months a year from 2014, but that ended during the pandemic. This year’s summer season ended on September 15. Nestled … Read More

Council Education Environment

Surrey schools greenest in England

6 October 2024

Surrey County Council is proud to announce that it continues to lead in England in environmental education, boasting the largest number of Eco-Schools Green Flag awards for the second consecutive … Read More

Community News

Ashtead heroes recognised by local Rotary

6 October 2024

Ashtead ‘local heroes’ were recognised for their outstanding service to the community at last night’s 2024 Ashtead Rotary Community Awards. Three awards were made, to people nominated by their peers, … Read More

Culture Education News

Art, culture, and science collide in Surrey

6 October 2024

This November, the University of Surrey will open its doors to the public as it hosts two prominent research festivals: the Being Human Festival and the ESRC Festival of Social … Read More

News Sports

Epsom and Ewell’s over 60s win multi-sports

6 October 2024

Wednesday 2 October saw the 16th running of the Better Club Games tournament at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park’s Copper Box Arena. The annual event put on by charitable social enterprise … Read More

News Policing

More or less Surrey Police challenge to Commissioner

6 October 2024

Staffing cuts at Surrey Police could be in the pipeline as the force attempts to fill a potential £23.4 million financial hole.  Surrey Police has to make the savings in … Read More

Local History News

American baseball started in Surrey

6 October 2024

The latest BBC Secret Surrey podcast features Julian Pooley, Public Services and Engagement Manager, who tells the story of a previously unknown William Bray diary. Covering 1754-1755, the diary was found in … Read More

News Planning

Hampton’s Jolly Boatman has more to be jolly about

6 October 2024

Hampton Court and its historic views will be forever changed after the secretary of state approved controversial Jolly Boatman plans to build 97 homes together with an 84 bed hotel … Read More

Council Housing Planning

Will Epsom get an even higher housing target if it misses the early boat?

30 September 2024

The UK Government is preparing to release a new National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) that could impose mandatory targets for housebuilding, including on Green Belt land, sparking concern among local … Read More

Rugby Sports

Rare rugby draw for Epsom side

30 September 2024

Battersea Ironsides 19 Sutton & Epsom 19. Saturday 28th September A year ago the 2023-4 Ironsides vintage were on top of the table having opened theiraccount with 80 points against … Read More

Helen Maguire News Westminster

Local MP comes to our defence?

30 September 2024

In a significant development in UK party politics, Helen Maguire, the Member of Parliament for Epsom & Ewell, has been appointed to the frontbenches of the Liberal Democrats. On September … Read More

Football Sports

Drawing conclusions in Epsom and Ewell v Horley tie

30 September 2024

Epsom and Ewell FC 2-2 Horley Town. Combined Counties League – Premier Division South. Saturday 28th September 2024. An entertaining contest took place at King George’s Field on Saturday and … Read More

Community Health Volunteers

Epsom’s Love Me Love My Mind week of healing

30 September 2024

This year’s theme is ‘Be Kind to your Mind’ • Be active – For your mental and emotional health, and wellbeing• Be Mindful – Practise mindfulness, live in the present … Read More

Health Helen Maguire Westminster

Epsom pensioners gather less winter fuel pay this St Stephens

30 September 2024

Thousands of pensioners across Epsom, Ewell, Ashtead, and Leatherhead are facing the loss of vital winter fuel payments following cuts by the UK government, sparking fears that many will struggle … Read More

Business Council Environment

Surrey’s one stop shop to save energy

30 September 2024

Surrey residents can now receive support to upgrade their homes with energy saving ‘retrofit’ measures including insulation, heat pumps and solar panels through an innovative Home Energy Improvement ‘One-Stop Shop’ … Read More

Council Planning

Epsom’s Master plan to walk and cycle

30 September 2024

On 24 September, Epsom & Ewell Borough Council’s Licensing and Planning Policy Committee approved the Epsom Town Centre Masterplan. The Masterplan sets out clear and comprehensive guidelines for the development … Read More

Health News

Epsom’s local life savers

30 September 2024

A Covid survivor who was so poorly her children were warned she wouldn’t survive the night and the mum of a young boy who bravely battled leukaemia have thrown their … Read More

Arts News

Dorking refurb: “it’s behind you”!

28 September 2024

Dorking’s “sleeping beauty” will wake up in time for the busy panto season – it has been confirmed. Dorking Halls closed in June 2024 for refurbishment work that could cost … Read More

Horse racing Sports

Season finale tips for Epsom racecourse

27 September 2024

The finale meeting of the Summer Flat season at Epsom Downs arrives on Sunday with a seven-race card to bring the campaign to a close.  Racing gets underway at 1.45pm … Read More

News

Epsom man pounds Epsom streets for charity

27 September 2024

Local man and charity CEO, Lucas Mee, ran 125km in under 24 hours this weekend, joined in part bylocal MP Helen Maguire, to help raise funds and awareness for children … Read More

Business News

Another Epsom pub gets a major face-lift

27 September 2024

Much-loved Church Street pub, The Faraday, has reopened after an exciting six-figure investment, creating six new jobs in the local community. Located in the town centre, the site was originally … Read More

Arts Culture

Learn to play music in Epsom

27 September 2024

UK charity Music for All is thrilled to announce their annual flagship event Learn to Play is back for2024 giving everyone in Epsom a chance to take part in ‘the … Read More

Council Housing Planning

Epsom Local Plan controversy heats up

26 September 2024

Epsom & Ewell Council’s Tense Debate Over Green Belt Protections and Housing Targets: Key Decisions from the Strategy and Resources Committee Meeting On Tuesday, 24th September 2024, the Strategy and … Read More

Council Housing Planning

Challenges to Epsom and Ewell Council’s Handling of Local Plan

26 September 2024

In a scathing critique of Epsom and Ewell Borough Council’s approach to its Local Plan, the campaign group Epsom Green Belt has raised serious concerns over the Council’s progress and … Read More

Arts Culture

Fair Art in Epsom second to none

25 September 2024

Your creative senses will be tingled from the moment you arrive at the second Art Surrey contemporary art fair coming to The Duchess Stand, Epsom Downs Racecourse, 4 – 7 … Read More

Health News

Surrey Coroner’s bed safety concerns

24 September 2024

A frail, elderly man “cried for help for over an hour” before tragically dying after getting stuck in a gap between his care home bed extension, a Surrey coroner has … Read More

Football Sports

Late Seaford rally too late to knock Epsom out

23 September 2024

Epsom and Ewell FC 3-2 Seaford Town FC. Combined Counties League – Premier Division South. Saturday 21st September 2024. Although ultimately irrelevant, two Seaford Town goals in the 86th and … Read More

Rugby Sports

Sutton & Epsom Denied at the Death in Epic Encounter

23 September 2024

Sutton and Epsom RFC 43 v Old Reigations 48. Saturday 21st September 2024. It has been a Jekyll & Hyde start to the campaign for Sutton & Epsom. However, the … Read More

Community Council

Epsom Council dead set against the dead?

22 September 2024

Tuesday 17th September Epsom and Ewell Borough Council gave one minute of its time before discarding a motion to take steps to recover an Epsom cemetery of 9000 souls from … Read More

Community Health

Local women’s health specialist on GTPS

22 September 2024

Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome (GTPS) is a prevalent condition, particularly affecting peri- and post-menopausal women. It causes significant discomfort in the soft tissue on the outside of the hip and … Read More

Council Housing Planning

Housing Targets Spark Fierce Debate in Epsom and Ewell

22 September 2024

New Government proposals for housing targets have prompted a passionate response from local officials, community groups, and residents. The Government’s recent consultation on planning reform suggests a dramatic 41% increase … Read More

Education News

Surrey Tory MPs against school fees VAT

22 September 2024

Special Educational Needs families should be  exempt from Government plans put VAT on independent school fees, six Surrey MPs have said. Claire Coutinho, Jeremy Hunt, Ben Spencer, Rebecca Paul, Greg … Read More

Community Foodbank Volunteers

Keeping Good Company

22 September 2024

Over the past 3 years we’ve been increasing our work to address the root causes of poverty in our community, while continuing to support those who need our help. This … Read More

Council Education

Surrey child misses two years of education

22 September 2024

A child missed out on two years of education due to shortages in SEND school places. Surrey County Council (SCC) has been forced to pay a mum almost £11,000 after … Read More

Community Council Education

Surrey’s 3 Unis and Council leaving no one behind

22 September 2024

Surrey County Council, in partnership with Surrey’s three leading universities – Royal Holloway, University of London; University for the Creative Arts; and the University of Surrey – is proud to … Read More

News Transport

Gatwick expansion update

22 September 2024

Local authorities have said they will not support Gatwick Airport’s plans to expand unless its growth is dependent on meeting environmental and noise targets.  According to legal documents, the impacted … Read More

Health News

Surrey Coroner calls for action over ambulance wait

22 September 2024

The death of a man who waited more than three hours for an ambulance has prompted calls from a coroner for quicker clinical assessments. Philip Ross died at the Royal … Read More

Environment Nature News

Surrey’s outstanding beauty expanding?

18 September 2024

The Surrey Hills could be made significantly larger as Natural England considers expanding the borders of the county’s “iconic and beautiful” landscape. Each year millions of people are drawn to … Read More

Crime Housing News

Epsom landlord fined for neglect

18 September 2024

A bedsit landlord who repeatedly ignored warnings to fix flats dubbed “cold”, “damp”, “filthy”, and a “firetrap” has been hit with a court bill approaching £32,000. Epsom Pars Limited, which … Read More

Council Transport

Will Surrey reporting tool fill the pot-holes?

17 September 2024

Surrey County Council’s new ‘FixMyStreet’ online reporting tool will now make it easier for residents to report potholes, faulty traffic signals and other street defects, following its launch today (Tuesday … Read More

Council Education

Surrey multiplies to subtract innumerate numbers

17 September 2024

Free, flexible Multiply courses are now available for Surrey residents who would like to improve their confidence using numbers. Around half of the UK working age population don’t have strong … Read More

Rugby Sports

Blue sky sees Black and Whites in the red

17 September 2024

Beckenham 29 Sutton & Epsom RFC 14. Saturday 14th September. Sutton & Epsom arrived at Balmoral Lane as league leaders after a comprehensiveColfeians victory by 50-7. Beckenham had impressed with … Read More

Council Housing Planning

Village divide on Parade

17 September 2024

Plans to demolish and rebuild a shopping parade in Oxshott, has been met with controversy among locals, with some residents decrying it as a “monstrosity” that would be “entirely out … Read More

Football Sports

A hat-trick of wins for Epsom and Ewell FC

15 September 2024

Tooting & Mitcham United 0-2 Epsom and Ewell FC. Combined Counties League – Premier Division South. Saturday 14th September 2024. After a horrible start to the season with five straight … Read More

Council Finances

A question of Surrey’s future budget

15 September 2024

Surrey County Council (SCC) are currently seeking feedback from residents on how the council uses its financial resources. These views will help inform the draft budget for the 2025/26 financial … Read More

Community Council Finances

Would members of Epsom’s H band stump up?

15 September 2024

People living in homes in the top council band will be asked to help the community  after plans to ask Band H homeowners to voluntarily pay into a council-run charity … Read More

Community Council Health

Walking the talk on Epsom Downs

15 September 2024

On 10th September, Epsom & Ewell Borough Council hosted a Walk & Talk event at Epsom Downs Racecourse to mark World Suicide Prevention Day. Over 65 people, including residents and representatives … Read More

Community News

Epsom residents score double-century

15 September 2024

Two residents at Linden House Care Home in Epsom have celebrated their 100th birthdays surrounded by fellow residents, relatives, and the dedicated staff at the Surrey-based home. Edith Valerie Griffiths, … Read More

Education News

Surrey scientists invite children to reach for the stars 

15 September 2024

Children need to dream big and reach for the stars to become the country’s future space engineers and budding astronauts, say the organisers of Guildford’s World Space Week High Street … Read More

Arts Culture Education

UCA bring Austen character into 21st century

15 September 2024

Fans of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice will finally get the chance to have a conversation with their literary hero when speaking with the world-first Elizabeth Bennet avatar – Lizzy. … Read More

Featured

Community Volunteers

Rosebery Park Public Party – Sat 21st Sept.

10 September 2024

Rotary is a global Club of like-minded individuals, friends, leaders, and problem-solvers founded in 1905 in Chicago in the United States, working to give something back to the community they … Read More

Education Westminster

A uniform approach to Epsom’s schools

11 September 2024

Epsom and Ewell’s new M.P., Helen Maguire, has called on local schools to address the growing concern over costly school uniforms, reaching out to 15 headteachers on 5th September. In … Read More

Horse racing Sports

Seven-race card tips for Epsom Thursday

11 September 2024

Epsom Racecourse hosts its penultimate meeting of the Summer on Thursday with a seven-race card for punters heading to the track.  Racing gets underway at 2.00pm with a novice stakes … Read More

Rugby Sports

Sutton and Epsom Rugby off to a flying-start

9 September 2024

Sutton & Epsom RFC opened their 2024-25 league account against Old Colfeians, on Saturday 7th September, over whom they had completed an impressive double last season. There were nine changes … Read More

Football Sports

91st minute strike wins for Epsom and Ewell FC

8 September 2024

Camberley Town 0-1 Epsom and Ewell FC. Combined Counties League – Premier Division South. Saturday 7th September 2024 In my preview for this match, I wrote that on this day … Read More

Business Education

Government Minister immerses herself in NESCOT

5 September 2024

Staff and students were delighted to host Baroness Jacqui Smith, the Department for Education’s Minister of State for Skills, Apprenticeships and Higher Education on her visit to Nescot (North East Surrey College of … Read More

Council Housing Planning

What are the solutions to Epsom’s homeless crisis?

4 September 2024

Epsom & Ewell Borough Council, like many local authorities across England, is grappling with a growing homelessness crisis, as highlighted in a recent press release. [Click here for full press … Read More

Business Council

Surrey Business Leaders Forum re-booted

3 September 2024

Businesses across Surrey now have a much greater voice in guiding the growth of the county’s economy thanks to the relaunched and revitalised Surrey Business Leaders Forum.  Just weeks after the … Read More

Community Environment Volunteers

Trust the public to check our rivers

3 September 2024

The Big River Watch is returning. From 6th to 12th September, the South East Rivers Trust is inviting people across the South East to join the only UK and Ireland-wide citizen science … Read More

Community Local History

Phil Bradley of Ewell was a fair man

2 September 2024

World Fun Fair Month aims to unite Showmen from around the world to celebrate all aspects of fairgrounds, and the joy they bring to communities everywhere, find out more with … Read More

Business Community Local History

Landmark pub re-assembles Tuesday

1 September 2024

The Assembly Rooms pub, in Epsom, is reopening at 8am on Tuesday 3 September, following an extensive refurbishment project, costing £1.375 million. The Mayor of Epsom and Ewell Councillor Steve … Read More

News Policing

Epsom murders advance police responses

30 August 2024

Surrey Police say its response to coercive and controlling behaviour in domestic abuse cases is “significantly more advanced” following the Epsom College murders. Emma Pattison, 45, was found dead alongside … Read More

Arts Community Council

Epsom Playhouse gets a 40 year uplift

30 August 2024

Epsom Playhouse opened in 1984 as part of the development of The Ashley Centre and since opening has hosted a wide and varied programme of events featuring both professional and … Read More

Council Education

UK library cuts a concern for Epsom & Ewell?

29 August 2024

With 132 libraries closing permanently between 2016-2023 in England, there are growing concerns of further actions from local councils to make savings at the expense of public libraries. Should Epsom … Read More

Football Sports

Epsom take the boot from landlords

27 August 2024

Epsom and Ewell 1-2 Corinthian-Casuals, Combined Counties League – Premier Division South. Monday 26th August 2024. A late rally almost enabled us to take something out of our first Tolworth … Read More

Council Housing Planning

Time to press the gas on Epsom’s Local Plan?

24 August 2024

As reported in the magazine Local Government Lawyer (19/08/24) several local councils in England are accelerating the development of their local plans in response to proposed amendments to the National … Read More

Football Sports

Shaky start to season for Epsom and Ewell

21 August 2024

Sandhurst Town 4-1 Epsom and Ewell. Combined Counties League – Premier Division South. Tuesday 20th August 2024. We crashed to a 4-1 defeat in our latest League match at Sandhurst … Read More

Crime News

Epsom College murder inquest

20 August 2024

A coroner has called on the government to tighten gun-licensing laws after the former head of Epsom College and her daughter were murdered.  Emma Pattison, 45, was found dead alongside her seven-year-old … Read More

Council Health

Walk on the Downs to feel Up.

19 August 2024

Epsom & Ewell Borough Council is hosting a walk around Epsom Downs on 10th September to coincide with World Suicide Prevention Day. This event supports the council’s Suicide Prevention Action … Read More

Council Housing Planning

Epsom and Ewell Brace for Government Housing Targets

19 August 2024

In a significant policy shift, the newly elected Labour government has reintroduced mandatory housing targets, a move that is set to have far-reaching implications for communities across the UK, including … Read More

Business Housing Planning

Leatherhead town on the way up?

17 August 2024

Leatherhead could become a “destination town” with an updated shopping arcade and cinema screens, according to regeneration plans. The future project could also see a ‘new neighbourhood’ created with up … Read More

Health News

Epsom welder’s widow seeks help with cancer claim

17 August 2024

A woman who believed her incurable cancer may have been caused by washing her husband’s work clothes is looking for information. Annette, who was married to a former welder in … Read More

News Policing

No sex please, we’re British police

17 August 2024

Two ex-Surrey Police officers have been banned from the profession for gross misconduct after engaging in sexual activity on various occasions at police stations whilst on duty. One former officer … Read More

News Policing

Surrey police to move to Epsom and Ewell constituency

15 August 2024

Surrey Police purchased the featured premises in Cleeve Road, Leatherhead, in 2019 for over £20 million. The address is just over 5 miles from Epsom High Street and is in … Read More

Education News

A classes for Rosebery girls

15 August 2024

The class of 2024 at Rosebery School Sixth Form did themselves proud with one in three A level results including an A* or A. The excellent results also saw 86 … Read More

Horse racing Sports

Racing tips for Friday at Epsom

15 August 2024

The action continues at Epsom Downs this week with a competitive six-race card on offer for punters heading to the track on Friday 16th August. Racing gets underway at 1.40 … Read More

Football Sports

When a 2 goal defeat marks improvement

14 August 2024

Epsom and Ewell 0-2 Jersey Bulls. Combined Counties League – Premier Division South – Tuesday 13th August 2024. Jersey Bulls are not the sort of team you want to face, … Read More

Business News

Hyperia’s screams have mixed local responses

13 August 2024

What’s it like being neighbours to one of the biggest theme parks in the UK? “It depends if you like screaming,” residents say. Living next to Thorpe Park has split … Read More

Council Housing Planning

Social housing options boxed in

12 August 2024

Hundreds of people desperate for social housing will finally have homes to call their own after a seven storey block was approved – despite concerns it would blight historic views … Read More

Arts Health

Mental health art exhibition in Epsom

12 August 2024

Children and young people using mental health services have been taking part in a ‘My Voice Matters’ exhibition, which allows participants to express themselves through the medium of art.  The … Read More

Football Sports

Things can only get better…….?

12 August 2024

Epsom and Ewell 0-5 Guildford City. Combined Counties League – Premier Division South. Saturday 10th August 2024. On Tuesday our club acclaimed a “great” performance in defeating Step Four Phoenix … Read More

Business Nature

Wine tasting on the slopes of Leith Hill

10 August 2024

Wine aficionados will soon be able to sample the delights of pinot noir, chardonnay, and cabernet in their famous fermented form after a Surrey Hills vineyard was granted planning permission … Read More

Arts Council

Redhill theatre gone to rack and ruin?

9 August 2024

There are currently no plans to reopen a much loved Surrey town centre theatre according to a new report. The Harlequin Theatre in Redhill closed its doors in September 2023 … Read More

Environment News

‘Don’t put your national trust in Barclays’ climate protestors urge.

9 August 2024

On Saturday, 3rd August, visitors to Box Hill from Epsom, Ewell, and surrounding areas held a peaceful demonstration, urging The National Trust to cease banking with Barclays. The group organised … Read More

Health Helen Maguire Westminster

Our Health Deserves Better

9 August 2024

I want to take this opportunity to thank those who voted for me at the general election. There is much to do to improve our situation in Epsom & Ewell … Read More

Health News

Epsom Hospital upgrade at risk?

8 August 2024

A “crumbling” Surrey hospital trust says it is “cracking on” with plans for a new hospital and upgrades despite concerns the government could scrap a funding plan Epsom General Hospital and … Read More

Football Sports

Epsom rose from the ashes of Phoenix defeat

8 August 2024

Phoenix Sports 1-3 Epsom and Ewell FC. Emirates F.A. Cup Extra-Preliminary Round Replay – Tuesday 6th August 2024. Well this was a strange one! With just fifteen minutes remaining, we … Read More

Council Environment

A question of Chalk Pit noise and dust

7 August 2024

Noise and dust pollution from the Chalk Pit waste recycling centre in Epsom continues to exacerbate the Council as residents’ complaints continue unabated. On 26th March 2024 Epsom and Ewell … Read More

Council

Epsom and Ewell Mayor’s busy year

7 August 2024

The Mayor of Epsom and Ewell Cllr. Steve Bridger (RA Stamford) addressed the full council 30th July and told the meeting about his business. “My Mayoral year has started well, … Read More

Community Council Volunteers

Council pay tribute to Epsom tree hero

7 August 2024

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

Community Football

Local football feel the blues from Chelsea FC

7 August 2024

The Epsom and Ewell Colts, a longstanding community-led grassroots football club, are facing a crisis after the abrupt cancellation of their primary training venue at Blenheim High School. The school’s … Read More

Crime Policing

Surrey Police’s response to national disorder

6 August 2024

Following the tragic events in Southport last week and the subsequent violent disorder we have seen across the country, we are providing our communities with an update on our policing … Read More

Football Sports

Epsom replay rise from the ashes hoped for

5 August 2024

Epsom & Ewell 0-0 Phoenix Sports. Emirates F.A. Cup Extra-Preliminary Round. Saturday 3rd August 2024. Our first competitive match at the ninth official “home” ground in club history took place … Read More

Council Transport

Surrey roads get better marks

2 August 2024

Nearly £2m will be spent this year on improving road markings across the county, with over 48 miles of line painting already completed. Surrey County Council has substantially increased its … Read More

Council Environment Planning

East Street development not off the Hook

31 July 2024

On Tuesday, 16th of July, the Environment Committee at Epsom and Ewell Council sat down to discuss the possibility that there might be considerable environmental issues at the Hook Road … Read More

Council Transport

Paving the way to better regulation?

31 July 2024

In a move aimed at reshaping the landscape of local business regulations, Epsom and Ewell Borough Council has voted to discontinue its current pavement licence policy. This change comes as … Read More

Horse racing Sports

Epsom Racing tips for Thursday

31 July 2024

Racing returns to Epsom on Thursday, with six races on the card for what is expected to be an exciting evening of racing. Timed perfectly to pick up punters following … Read More

Council Housing Planning

A lesson in Green Belt development?

31 July 2024

A controversial plan to build 446 homes on Green Belt land near Horley, Surrey, has been approved on appeal, overturning the local council’s initial rejection. The development, proposed by Rydon … Read More

Environment Nature News

Green Flag Awards Honour Epsom and Ashtead Commons

31 July 2024

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

Letters News

Bikes that blight the blind

29 July 2024

Dear Editor, I would like to bring a serious problem to the attention of Epsom residents, that is if they are not already aware of it but do not want … Read More

Arts Culture

The lime light a foot in Epsom

29 July 2024

Aydin Mustafa, a lifelong performer and dedicated advocate for the arts, has taken on a new role as the Owner and Director of Footlights Epsom, the first Footlights franchise in … Read More

Community Crime Policing

Epsom Town as a Safe Place to Live? Is it our future or our past?

29 July 2024

Epsom and Ewell Times is putting the spotlight on crime and anti-social behaviour blighting residents and businesses in the centre of the town of Epsom. In a series of reports … Read More

Crime Culture

Crime story of an Epsom workhouse baby

26 July 2024

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

ARTS CULTURE NEWS

Satisfy your eye at Epsom film festival

24 July 2024

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

COMMUNITY FAITH

Ahmadiyya roti for local food bank

24 July 2024

Fresh bread from local Ahmadi Muslims will be made from the Roti-making factory at the UK’s largest Muslim convention, the Jalsa Salana, as part of the “Bread for Britain” campaign … READ MORE

COMMUNITY COUNCIL VOLUNTEERS

Council works with local charities for needy

23 July 2024

Epsom & Ewell Borough Council is working with three local charities to distribute up to £88,700 from the Household Support Fund to people experiencing financial hardship across the borough. The … READ MORE

CRIME POLICING

Footage of Epsom College murders aftermath not for idle police viewing

22 July 2024

An ex-serving Surrey Police officer has been banned from the profession for gross misconduct after viewing body-worn camera footage of a “significant local and national case” without a legitimate reason. … READ MORE

COUNCIL TRANSPORT

Mixed responses in Surrey to 20mph zones

22 July 2024

Plans for new speed limits in Surrey could go ahead despite lack of confidence it would improve road safety. Locals said they considered road conditions and potholes to have a … READ MORE

COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS

Surrey Scouts honour Armed Forces Covenant

20 July 2024

Surrey Scouts have become the first Scout County in the UK to sign the Armed Forces Covenant. Representing a commitment on behalf of the 18,000 members of Scouting in Surrey, … READ MORE

COUNCIL NATURE

Making Box Hill more accessible on foot

20 July 2024

Access has been vastly improved up to iconic landmark, Box Hill in the Surrey Hills National Landscape thanks to the refurbishment of 300 steps. Originally installed by volunteers back in … READ MORE

COUNCIL NATURE

Community urged to help restore nature in Surrey 

20 July 2024

Surrey County Council is seeking support from residents, businesses and community groups to help shape a new ‘Local Nature Recovery Strategy’ (LNRS). Developed with partners, the strategy will set out … READ MORE

COUNCIL SPORTS

Anyone for tennis?

20 July 2024

Continuing the enthusiasm for tennis following Wimbledon, Epsom & Ewell Borough Council will be offering bookable free tennis sessions from Tuesday 23 July to Monday 26 August, between 8am and … READ MORE

EDUCATION NEWS

Surrey teacher banned for underwear social media pupil chat

18 July 2024

A Surrey teacher has been banned after messaging pupils about thongs, favourite underwear, and shaving. [The Teachers’ Regulation Agency (TRA) has not published the name of the school in the … READ MORE