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