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17th October 2024

Council Finances Housing

Epsom’s homelessness crisis

Epsom’s homelessness crisis

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

Some Surrey boroughs get brownfield funding

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?

Surrey Tories bouncing back already?

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?

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

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

Surrey County Council finances under the spotlight

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

Ancaster acquires the Epsom keys to Allams

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

Sutton & Epsom Rugby beat the unbeaten

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

Public meeting about Epsom Hospital future

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

Fly-tippers force closure of Surrey recycling centre

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

Epsom Station gets an artistic makeover

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

Winter fuel support in Epsom

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

Epsom Pantry has a sister in Banstead

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

Surrey sorry for SEND shortcomings

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

Surrey student satellite stars

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

Epsom and Ewell Council answers parking complaint immediately

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


10th October 2024

Community Nature News

Secret 100 acres just north of Epsom and Ewell

Secret 100 acres just north of Epsom and Ewell

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

Epsom & Ewell FC draw with leaders

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

Surrey Cop demoted for racist texts

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

There’s always Buckland Park for winter swimmers

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

Surrey schools greenest in England

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

Ashtead heroes recognised by local Rotary

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

Art, culture, and science collide in Surrey

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

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

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

More or less Surrey Police challenge to Commissioner

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

American baseball started in Surrey

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

Hampton’s Jolly Boatman has more to be jolly about

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


3rd October 2024

Council Housing Planning

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

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

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

Rare rugby draw for Epsom side

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?

Local MP comes to our defence?

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

Drawing conclusions in Epsom and Ewell v Horley tie

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

Epsom’s Love Me Love My Mind week of healing

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

Epsom pensioners gather less winter fuel pay this St Stephens

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

Surrey’s one stop shop to save energy

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

Epsom’s Master plan to walk and cycle

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

Epsom’s local life savers

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”!

Dorking refurb: “it’s behind you”!

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

Season finale tips for Epsom racecourse

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

Epsom man pounds Epsom streets for charity

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

Another Epsom pub gets a major face-lift

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

Learn to play music in Epsom

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


26th September 2024

Council Housing Planning

Epsom Local Plan controversy heats up

Epsom Local Plan controversy heats up

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

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

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

Fair Art in Epsom second to none

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

Surrey Coroner’s bed safety concerns

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

Late Seaford rally too late to knock Epsom out

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

Sutton & Epsom Denied at the Death in  Epic Encounter

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?

Epsom Council dead set against the dead?

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

Local women’s health specialist on GTPS

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

Housing Targets Spark Fierce Debate in Epsom and Ewell

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

Surrey Tory MPs against school fees VAT

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

Keeping Good Company

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

Surrey child misses two years of education

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

Surrey’s 3 Unis and Council leaving no one behind

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

Gatwick expansion update

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

Surrey Coroner calls for action over ambulance wait

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


19th September 2024

Environment Nature News

Surrey’s outstanding beauty expanding?

Surrey’s outstanding beauty expanding?

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

Epsom landlord fined for neglect

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?

Will Surrey reporting tool fill the pot-holes?

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

Surrey multiplies to subtract innumerate numbers

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

Blue sky sees Black and Whites in the red

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

Village divide on Parade

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

A hat-trick of wins for Epsom and Ewell FC

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

A question of Surrey’s future budget

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?

Would members of Epsom’s H band stump up?

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

Walking the talk on Epsom Downs

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

Epsom residents score double-century

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 

Surrey scientists invite children to reach for the stars 

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

UCA bring Austen character into 21st century

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


12th September 2024

Featured

Community Volunteers

Rosebery Park Public Party – Sat 21st Sept.

Rosebery Park Public Party – Sat 21st Sept.

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

A uniform approach to Epsom’s schools

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

Seven-race card tips for Epsom Thursday

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

Sutton and Epsom Rugby off to a flying-start

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

91st minute strike wins for Epsom and Ewell FC

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

Government Minister immerses herself in NESCOT

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


5th September 2024

Council Housing Planning

What are the solutions to Epsom’s homeless crisis?

What are the solutions to Epsom’s homeless crisis?

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

Surrey Business Leaders Forum re-booted

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

Trust the public to check our rivers

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

Phil Bradley of Ewell was a fair man

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

Landmark pub re-assembles Tuesday

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

Epsom murders advance police responses

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

Epsom Playhouse gets a 40 year uplift

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?

UK library cuts a concern for Epsom & Ewell?

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


29th August 2024

Football Sports

Epsom take the boot from landlords

Epsom take the boot from landlords

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?

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

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

Shaky start to season for Epsom and Ewell

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

Epsom College murder inquest

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.

Walk on the Downs to feel Up.

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

Epsom and Ewell Brace for Government Housing Targets

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?

Leatherhead town on the way up?

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

Epsom welder’s widow seeks help with cancer claim

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

No sex please, we’re British police

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


15th August 2024

News Policing

Surrey police to move to Epsom and Ewell constituency

Surrey police to move to Epsom and Ewell constituency

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

A classes for Rosebery girls

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

Racing tips for Friday at Epsom

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

When a  2 goal defeat marks improvement

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

Hyperia’s screams have mixed local responses

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

Social housing options boxed in

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

Mental health art exhibition in Epsom

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…….?

Things can only get better…….?

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

Wine tasting on the slopes of Leith Hill

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?

Redhill theatre gone to rack and ruin?

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.

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

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


8th August 2024

Health Helen Maguire Westminster

Our Health Deserves Better

Our Health Deserves Better

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?

Epsom Hospital upgrade at risk?

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

Epsom rose from the ashes of Phoenix defeat

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

A question of Chalk Pit noise and dust

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

Epsom and Ewell Mayor’s busy year

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

Council pay tribute to Epsom tree hero

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

Local football feel the blues from Chelsea FC

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

Surrey Police’s response to national disorder

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

Epsom replay rise from the ashes hoped for

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

Surrey roads get better marks

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