News Transport

Surrey sink-hole major incident

19 February 2025

A significant sinkhole has emerged on Godstone High Street in Surrey, leading to evacuations and widespread disruptions. The incident began on Monday night when a section of the road collapsed, … Read More

Council Housing Planning

Councillor thinks new Ewell homes refusal is batty

18 February 2025

Plans for four new homes in Ewell have been refused over bats potentially living in the two bungalows. Although one survey was done, councillors could not rule out there were … Read More

Rugby Sports

Sutton and Epsom Soar in Nine-Try Extravaganza

17 February 2025

Sutton & Epsom RFC 59 Dartfordians 20. Saturday 15th February. 1988, the first league season, was when Dartfordians last visited Rugby Lane on the final day of the season. On … Read More

Football Sports

Epsom and Ewell FC win for correspondent’s 2000th match

17 February 2025

Epsom and Ewell 2-1 Abbey Rangers. Combined Counties League – Premier Division South. Saturday 15th February. Richard Lambert, both a dedicated fan of Epsom and Ewell FC, a club historian … Read More

Council Finances

Epsom & Ewell Borough Council: Financial Crisis or Manageable Deficit?

15 February 2025

Epsom & Ewell Borough Council is under increasing scrutiny following the resignation of Councillor Alex Coley (Independent Ruxley Ward) from the ruling Residents’ Association (RA) group. His resignation letter cites … Read More

Local History

The Plot of Gunpowder in Worcester Park

14 February 2025

Unearthing History: Worcester Park’s Gunpowder Mills Rediscovered For centuries, the quiet banks of the Hogsmill River at Old Malden Lane, Worcester Park, concealed a remarkable piece of Surrey’s industrial past. … Read More

Council Finances

Ex-Council Officers under investigation for Woking’s £2 billion debt

13 February 2025

Two former officers at Woking Borough Council are being investigated over their roles in Woking Borough Council’s bankruptcy. The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has confirmed that it is looking into … Read More

Council News

Prominent Residents Association Councillor leaves the fold

13 February 2025

Councillor Alex Coley, who has represented Ruxley Ward in Ewell for seven years, has announced his resignation from the ruling Residents’ Association (RA) group, opting to serve as an Independent … Read More

News Policing

Epsom complainant changes Surrey police procedure

13 February 2025

Surrey Police Accepts Recommendation to Improve Retention of Body-Worn Video Evidence in Complaints Surrey Police has agreed to implement a key recommendation from the Office of the Police and Crime … Read More

Council Environment

Surrey County Council’s Climate Change Progress: Successes, Setbacks, and the Road Ahead

13 February 2025

Surrey County Council (SCC) has made notable strides in its efforts to combat climate change, cutting its own carbon emissions by 38% since 2019. However, despite significant progress, challenges remain, … Read More

Council Finances

Epsom & Ewell Full Council Meeting: Budget Approved Amid Debate

12 February 2025

Epsom & Ewell Borough Council held a full council meeting on 11 February 2025, where key issues, including the approval of the council’s budget, the mayor’s upcoming engagements, and urgent … Read More

Business Council

Funding for new apprenticeships now available to Surrey businesses

11 February 2025

Businesses can grow their workforce and boost productivity in just a few clicks by getting an apprenticeship funded by Surrey County Council. As part of the Apprenticeship Levy Transfer Scheme, … Read More

Council Council constitution

 Mega Surrey council ruled out as leader says it would ‘lack accountability’

11 February 2025

Council leaders across Surrey have ruled out making the county a single mega authority. The agreement was reached during a meeting on February 7, attended by leaders from all eleven … Read More

Environment News Transport

Surrey leading the shout: “Keep the noise down will you!”

11 February 2025

An interdisciplinary network of engineers, policymakers, industry stakeholders and social scientists, led by the University of Surrey, will take on one of the UK’s most overlooked environmental challenges: noise pollution. … Read More

Council Council constitution Finances

Epsom & Ewell Council not much in the red but too much in the pink!

11 February 2025

Governance Failing Exposed by External Audit Findings The Audit and Scrutiny Committee of Epsom and Ewell Borough Council convened on 6th February 2025, where the External Audit Report by Grant … Read More

News Transport

Surrey’s new rail link to Heathrow?

11 February 2025

Plans for a new railway connecting Surrey to Heathrow and beyond have resurfaced as the track’s backers welcomed government support for a third runway at the airport. The line, called … Read More

Council Finances

Guildford Borough Council keeps its lights on

8 February 2025

A Surrey council may have “kept the lights on” and balanced the budget this year but trouble could be looming. The pessimistic warning came during the budget meeting as councillors … Read More

Council Environment

Surrey’s flood defences and energy efficiency funding

8 February 2025

Funding for Surrey’s climate change programme has been reinstated after the county council received £1.5m more in government grants than it was expecting.  Surrey’s Greener Future’s programme is a climate change … Read More

Council Housing Planning

Mole Valley setting a green belt development trend?

8 February 2025

Up to 200 new homes will be built on former green belt land despite fears they could overwhelm the already strained sewage system. Mole Valley District Council’s planning committee approved … Read More

Business Education Environment

Surrey Uni leads research to replace plastic with paper for liquids

8 February 2025

A multimillion-pound research project, called SustaPack, aims to overcome manufacturing challenges for the next generation of sustainable, paper-based packaging for liquids. Backed by a £1 million grant from the Engineering … Read More

Council Elections News

Elections Delayed as Surrey Faces Uncertain Future of Local Government Shake-Up

7 February 2025

Surrey residents will have to wait an extra year to vote in the county elections following the government’s decision to postpone the polls from May 2025 to May 2026. The … Read More

Council Finances

Surrey mansion tax debated at County Council

6 February 2025

Plans for ‘those with the broadest shoulders’ to voluntarily pay more council tax to help those in need have been labelled ‘morally corrupt’ in a heated debate. The idea is … Read More

Community News

Citizens Advice Epsom & Ewell Delivers Crucial Support Amid Rising Cost-of-Living Pressures

6 February 2025

Citizens Advice Epsom & Ewell (CAEE) has revealed the scale of its impact over the past year, with thousands of local residents receiving support on a range of pressing financial … Read More

Council Elections

Political furies over Surrey election postponement

5 February 2025

Rival political parties are furious over the cancellation of Surrey’s 2025 county council elections, with groups claiming the ruling Conservatives are “running scared”.  The government announced on Wednesday (February 5) … Read More

Council Elections News

Surrey County Council election delay stirring up a storm

5 February 2025

Surrey County Council Elections Postponed Until 2026 Amid Local Government Reforms In a significant move reflecting the evolving landscape of local governance in England, the British government has decided to … Read More

News Policing

Surrey Police hikes its Council tax share

5 February 2025

Surrey Police’s share of council tax bills will leap over £335 a year for the average Band D households. Lisa Townsend, Surrey Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) said the 4.3 … Read More

Arts Education Transport

Young Artists Brighten Up Tattenham Corner Station

4 February 2025

Passengers at Tattenham Corner station will soon be welcomed by a brand-new display of artwork, thanks to a creative collaboration between local students and The Arts Society Epsom. Led by … Read More

Crime News

Criminal car park QR codes wrong on many levels

4 February 2025

Fake QR codes, used to scam motorists into giving away their bank and card details, have been found in Guildford car parks. The scam codes have been placed on payment … Read More

Council Finances Planning

Planning a house extension in Epsom and Ewell? A hard lesson from Waverley

4 February 2025

A man who was charged £70,000 by a Surrey council said it was a “watershed moment” to be given recognition of his struggle and the right to appeal. A couple … Read More

Rugby Sports

Epic comeback against Sutton & Epsom RFC a fitting end

3 February 2025

Medway 32 Sutton & Epsom RFC 31. Saturday 1st February. It was an emotional Saturday at Priestfields as the hosts had suffered the tragic passing of their cherished groundsman Mel … Read More

Crime Policing

Online Fraud in Epsom & Ewell: Call for an Online Crime Agency

2 February 2025

Online fraud, particularly through fake retail websites, has become a significant issue both nationally and within our local community of Epsom & Ewell. Recent data underscores the pressing need for … Read More

Business News

Epsom & Ewell households drowning as water bills rise?

2 February 2025

Epsom & Ewell Residents Face Sharp Water Bill Hike as Regional Disparities Emerge From April 2025, households in Epsom & Ewell will see a substantial increase in water bills, with … Read More

Football Sports

Epsom and Ewell FC strike back for draw

2 February 2025

Sheerwater 2-2 Epsom and Ewell. Combined Counties League – Premier Division South. Saturday 1st February. Two second half goals enabled us to earn a 2-2 draw and break a five … Read More

Council Council constitution Editorial

What might local government reorganisation mean for Epsom and Ewell?

31 January 2025

As Surrey faces a significant overhaul of its local government structure, residents of Epsom and Ewell are rightfully concerned about the potential financial repercussions. The proposed reorganisation may lead to … Read More

Council Finances

Will Epsom and Ewell be bailing out Woking?

31 January 2025

Debt-ridden Woking Borough Council has approved the sale of two more assets as it continues slashing its way to a balanced budget. The bankrupt authority, with debts of more than … Read More

Council Finances

Will Epsom and Ewell be bailing out Guildford?

31 January 2025

A Surrey council faces tough decisions in the future after receiving a “very difficult financial settlement from the government”.  Guildford Borough Council has no extra funding to meet inflation and … Read More

Council Finances

Will Epsom and Ewell be bailing out Spelthorne?

31 January 2025

“Significant weaknesses” in a council’s financial records have been laid bare in a new report.  External auditors for Spelthorne Borough Council said they could not fully assess or complete the … Read More

Council Finances

Surrey County tax increase vote

29 January 2025

A council tax hike could be hitting Surrey as members take the first look at the county’s budget. Residents could see a maximum increase of 4.99 per cent on council … Read More

News Transport

Heathrow expansion reaction

29 January 2025

Heathrow has been given the go ahead to press forward with plans for  third runway that will bring in hundreds of thousands of extra flights to the West London airport … Read More

News Westminster

Parliament’s sting in the tail for Epsom and Ewell WASPIs lamented by local MP

29 January 2025

Helen Maguire, the Liberal Democrat MP for Epsom & Ewell, has expressed her disappointment after a parliamentary vote on compensating WASPI (Women Against State Pension Inequality) claimants failed to gain … Read More

Council Local History

Heritage at the heart of Epsom and Ewell

28 January 2025

The Licensing and Planning Policy Committee (LPPC) of Epsom & Ewell Borough Council convened on January 23rd, to address several key issues, including the annual Heritage Champion’s statement, fees and … Read More

Rugby Sports

Sutton and Epsom rugby away win

26 January 2025

SIDCUP 24 SUTTON & EPSOM RFC 34. Saturday 25th January. Crescent Farm has produced a bounteous harvest this season with a maximum crop yield of 35 points from a magnificent … Read More

Council Finances

Epsom and Ewell car parking fees on new levels

24 January 2025

Epsom and Ewell Council Approves Changes to Car Parking Fees and Policies for 2025/26 In a meeting of the Environment Committee on 21 January 2025, councillors approved a series of … Read More

Arts News

New artwork takes centre stage at Epsom Playhouse

24 January 2025

During January two new murals were completed at Epsom Playhouse. The murals are part of a series of vibrant public art installations across the borough. Championing the 40-year history of … Read More

Environment News Transport

“Blocks away” from airport expansions

24 January 2025

So called “blockers” to major transport projects will be cleared in a move that looks set to curb challenges to Heathrow and Gatwick Airport expansions, the Government has announced. The … Read More

News Science Transport

Surrey Uni making self-driving cars safer

23 January 2025

With self-driving cars expected to hit British roads next year (2026), a new motion forecasting framework developed by the University of Surrey and Fudan University, China, promises to make autonomous … Read More

Arts Council Finances

Epsom Playhouse £1.50 per ticket fee from 1st April

23 January 2025

The Epsom Playhouse will now charge an additional £1.50 facility fee per ticket as of the 1st April 2025. During its meeting on the 16th January 2025, the Community and … Read More

Football Sports

Epsom and Ewell’s 11 to 9 win 1 to 0

22 January 2025

Epsom and Ewell 1-0 Spelthorne Sports. Combined Counties League – Premier Division South. Tuesday 21st January 2025. It was hard not to feel sorry for the visiting Spelthorne Sports team … Read More

Education News

Parents lose trust in Surrey state “school family” admission priority

22 January 2025

A Surrey suburb is up in arms as an ‘oustanding’ secondary school could change its admissions, making it more tricky for local children to get a place.  Consultation for the … Read More

Rugby Sports

Sutton & Epsom RFC just fail to mount comeback

21 January 2025

SUTTON & EPSOM RFC 42 OLD TIFFINIANS 46. Saturday 18th January. Sutton and Epsom started this campaign with a rollicking runaway win over Old Colfeians. Since then the Rugby Lane … Read More

Housing News Planning

New homes planned for Ashtead

21 January 2025

Hundreds of new homes could be built in Ashtead if newly submitted plans to Mole Valley District Council are approved. Wates Developments and its partners, Vistry Group, have submitted outline … Read More

Community Education

Surrey Uni to lead on speech to sign GBT computer programme

21 January 2025

A large-language model (LLM) built to meet the needs of the Deaf community, translating between signed and spoken language, is the aim of a new project led by the University … Read More

Community Health

Epsom and St Helier NHS Trust Calls Out Delays to New Hospital Programme

21 January 2025

The long-awaited specialist emergency care hospital for southwest London and Surrey has faced yet another setback following the Government’s announcement about delays to the national New Hospital Programme. Epsom and … Read More

Football Sports

Epsom & Ewell FC knocked out by narrow loss

21 January 2025

VCD Athletic 1-0 Epsom and Ewell FC. Isuzu F.A. Vase – Fourth Round. Saturday 18th January. After four home wins in the competition, we departed the F.A. Vase in our … Read More

Arts Culture

Epsom Jazz Club Brings Top Talent to Town

18 January 2025

Epsom is swinging to the sound of jazz, thanks to the Epsom Jazz Club – a not-for-profit community project dedicated to bringing Nationally and Internationally renowned jazz musicians to the … Read More

Council Housing Planning

Local Plan lessons from a Surrey borough?

18 January 2025

Precious green belt sites could be at risk of speculative developments and Waverley Borough Council could be powerless to stop them after its biggest housing project was judged to be … Read More

Arts Council

The Redhill Harlequin Theatre bows out for 5 years.

18 January 2025

It could take another five years before the Redhill’s Harlequin Theatre reopens after dangerous crumbly concrete forced its closure. The popular theatre and cinema space in the heart of the … Read More

Community News

New family mediation in Epsom

18 January 2025

Relate Mid and East Surrey Launches New Family Mediation Service Relate Mid and East Surrey is thrilled to announce the launch of its new family mediation service, designed to help … Read More

Business Environment Transport

Surrey village to suffer a lot more Heathrow flights

18 January 2025

Residents could suffer “an unacceptable amount of noise” from an airport as flight directions change, meaning the number of landing planes could increase from 36 to over 300 a day … Read More

Council Health

Tackling health inequalities in Surrey

18 January 2025

Surrey County Council has been awarded 5 years of funding by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) to create a Health Determinants Research Collaboration (HDRC). The £5m funding will … Read More

Council Transport

Will Surrey potholes outwit AI?

15 January 2025

Surrey County Council will now use AI to detect potholes to help speed up road repairs across the county. Computer vision cameras fitted to dashboards inside highways vehicles will spot … Read More

Council Letters Planning

Will planners say “Sori, mun moka”? *

15 January 2025

Dear Editor, The report in the Epsom & Ewell Times (9th January) about Historic England placing the Epsom Town Centre Conservation Area on its ‘at risk register’ is extremely timely, … Read More

Education Health News

Surrey University leading on alternative ADHD treatment

14 January 2025

A multisite clinical trial has launched in the United States to investigate whether non-pharmaceutical methods can be used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children ages 7-12. This … Read More

Health News

New SWLP Laboratory Enhances Diagnostic Services for Epsom Hospital and Beyond

14 January 2025

South West London Pathology (SWLP) has launched one of the most advanced diagnostic facilities in the UK, with new cutting-edge laboratories set to transform healthcare delivery for patients across its … Read More

Council Education Transport

Surrey school children road safety faces funding challenges

14 January 2025

Children at a special needs school could be left waiting years for a much needed crossing. Clifton Hill School, on Chaldon Road in Caterham, is a secondary school for 11-19 … Read More

News Transport

Check your Epsom and Ewell train journeys January weekends.

14 January 2025

Residents of Epsom and Ewell are advised to prepare for disruptions to South Western Railway (SWR) services due to essential engineering works in the Wimbledon area. Bus replacement services will … Read More

Community Health

Hip pain explained

14 January 2025

Hip pain is a common complaint, particularly among middle-aged and older adults. Two frequent causes are Hip Osteoarthritis (OA) and Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome (GTPS). While these conditions share some … Read More

Arts Council

Surrey’s D’Oyly Carte Island concerts cancelled.

12 January 2025

Plans for a summer concert on a private island as part of Weybridge Festival have been cancelled over health and safety concerns. D’Oyly Carte Island hosted three days of music … Read More

Housing News Planning

Blot on Epsom Down’s west horizon to grow?

11 January 2025

The “Croydonisation” of Woking will continue after a 26-storey town centre tower block on the former BHS site was approved. The plans for the 272-home 85-metre-tall building are nearly identical … Read More

Council Elections News

Surrey County elections must go ahead clamour

10 January 2025

The May 2025 Surrey county elections must not be postponed, the 11 boroughs and district councils have said. That call has been amplified with the Surrey Liberal Democrat MPs writing … Read More

Council Housing

Surrey’s affordable homes left unclaimed

10 January 2025

Millions of pounds worth of affordable Surrey homes remain unbuilt because nobody is willing to take on the project. It has left Spelthorne Borough Council scrambling around trying to find … Read More

Environment News

MP spies pollution in Mole

10 January 2025

Raw sewage has spewed out of a broken manhole cover and into the River Mole. Video taken by the Dorking and Horley MP, Chris Coghlan, shows the waste pumping out … Read More

Council Council constitution Editorial

Are Epsom and Ewell’s Interests Served by Postponing Democracy?

9 January 2025

The Conservative-led Surrey County Council’s recent decision to seek a postponement of the May 2025 elections raises serious questions about the motivations behind this move. This decision, spearheaded by Councillor … Read More

Council Council constitution News

Local government reorganisation: What will it mean for Epsom and Ewell?

9 January 2025

The leader of “doomed” Surrey County Council will write to the Government asking for the May 2025 elections to be postponed and Woking’s debt cancelled as part of devolution measures … Read More

Community Council Local History

Heritage at Risk: Epsom Town Centre Conservation Area Faces Challenges

9 January 2025

The latest Heritage at Risk Register, published by Historic England in November 2024, has cast a shadow over the state of heritage conservation in Epsom and Ewell. Two conservation areas—Epsom … Read More

Council Council constitution

All change! Epsom and Ewell Borough Council approaching its final stop?

8 January 2025

Surrey is changing “whether we like it” or not and county council leader Tim Oliver says it’s better to be at the forefront of that change. The Government wants to … Read More

Council Housing Planning

Epsom Green Belt Debate Intensifies

8 January 2025

The ongoing debate surrounding Epsom & Ewell Borough Council’s Proposed Submission Local Plan has escalated as the Epsom and Ewell Times publishes two sharply contrasting letters – one from the … Read More

Business News Sports

Walton Golf Club’s dismissal of one-in-hole unfair

7 January 2025

A greenkeeper who had worked at a Surrey golf course for almost 40 years has won a case for “unreasonable” dismissal after he was sacked when his digger fell into … Read More

Football Sports

New Year less cheerful for Epsom and Ewell football

6 January 2025

Jersey Bulls 5-1 Epsom and Ewell FC. Combined Counties League – Premier Division South. Saturday 4th January 2025. A trip to the Channel Islands for a meeting with the Jersey … Read More

Rugby Sports

New Year Cheer For Sutton and Epsom Rugby

6 January 2025

Sutton & Epsom RFC 21 Battersea Ironsides 20. Saturday 4th January. The September fixtures had concluded with a rousing encounter at Garratt Green when these two fine sides could not … Read More

Community Health News

Prime Minister and Health Secretary Visit Epsom Hospital to Unveil NHS Recovery Blueprint

6 January 2025

Epsom Hospital played host to Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and Health Secretary Wes Streeting today as they unveiled a significant national plan aimed at tackling the extensive backlog of … Read More

Council Elections News

Surrey’s Conservative leader wants to postpone May’s poll reckoning

3 January 2025

The leader of Surrey County Council is set to write to the Government calling for the 2025 elections to be postponed in order to allow authorities to focus on merging … Read More

Business Community Education

Special case for VAT exemption for special education needs?

3 January 2025

Private schools are “not a lifestyle choice but a necessity” for children with special educational needs (SEN), argues the headteacher of an independent school in Reigate. Tuition fees are expected … Read More

Community Faith

Ahmadiyya Youth Clean the Streets of Epsom to Welcome the New Year

3 January 2025

By Luqman AhmedLeader of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth Association Epsom As the first light of the new year stretched across the horizon, a group of volunteers from the Ahmadiyya Muslim … Read More

Council Finances

Epsom & Ewell Faces Tight Constraints in 25/26 Government settlement

26 December 2024

Epsom & Ewell Borough Council has received its provisional financial settlement for 2025/26, and while the figures align with expectations, they highlight ongoing financial pressures on local services. The settlement … Read More

Arts Culture

Epsom Choral Society carols for cardiac charity

24 December 2024

Epsom Choral Society presented its ever-popular annual Christmas Concert on Saturday 21st December at St Martin’s Church in Epsom. Always a highlight of the festive season, this year’s concert was … Read More

Business News

Epsom business contact with the King warranted

23 December 2024

Epsom based since 2013 Cirrus, the leading provider of contact centre software, is proud to announce it has been granted a Royal Warrant of Appointment by His Majesty King Charles … Read More

Rugby Sports

After 12 wins in a run Sutton & Epsom fall at the thirteenth

23 December 2024

Old Reigatian 21 Sutton & Epsom RFC 15. Saturday 21st December. Midweek illnesses, at one stage, threatened to derail Sutton selection for the last league game in 2024. Ultimately the … Read More

Crime News

Surrey prison failed IPP prisoner

23 December 2024

Staff at a Surrey prison failed to get medical attention for a prisoner who was reportedly found “naked on all fours, and barking like a dog” before he took his own … Read More

Council Planning

River Mole to attract visitors to Leatherhead?

23 December 2024

Mole Valley District Council’s dream of “improving” and “enhancing” Leatherhead has taken a step forward after plans to regenerate Claire House and James House were submitted. The site is part … Read More

Council Council constitution

Tiers to be shed if Epsom and Ewell loses its Borough Council?

23 December 2024

Surrey could be split in two as part of sweeping changes to how services are run. Downing Street is looking to reshape local government and has set out a white … Read More

Education Health News

Surrey Uni Doing the maths on virus transmission

23 December 2024

How prepared are we for another pandemic? Mathematical insights pinpoint lessons on airborne viral transmission   Half a decade on from the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, a study by the … Read More

Arts Community Culture

Epsom celebrates a new Ukrainian Christmas Day

20 December 2024

The vibrant Ukrainian community in Epsom and Ewell and surrounding areas will celebrate Christmas Day for the second year on 25th December. This change was formalized when President Volodymyr Zelenskyy … Read More

News Transport

Going South from Epsom for Xmas? Check your trains

20 December 2024

Epsom residents are being urged to check before travelling as South Western Railway (SWR) services to Guildford face significant disruption due to emergency engineering works. The works will take place … Read More

Business Community

An Epsom and Ewell education in water shortage

18 December 2024

The residents of Epsom, Ewell, Stoneleigh, and surrounding areas have been grappling with a significant water supply crisis over the past 48 hours, following a major failure in the infrastructure … Read More

Council Housing Planning

Epsom and Ewell’s new housing targets in Surrey perspective

18 December 2024

Housing targets in Surrey are set to skyrocket, with some areas expected to deliver double the number of homes under new Government plans. On December 12, the long-awaited update to … Read More

Football Sports

Epsom and Ewell FC get marching orders from Sandhurst

18 December 2024

Epsom and Ewell FC 1-2 Sandhurst Town. Combined Counties League – Premier Division South. Tuesday 17th December 2024. Following our defeat at Chipstead in November I advised that we regularly … Read More

Arts Culture Education

Watching out for tomorrow’s film talent in Epsom and Ewell

17 December 2024

Creative Media students from North East Surrey College of Technology (Nescot) were joined by their tutors, family and friends for the premiere of their short film, ‘The Watching’ which was … Read More

Rugby Sports

Sutton & Epsom topple league leaders

17 December 2024

Sutton & Epsom RFC 20 Beckenham 19. Saturday 14th December. For the final league match at Rugby Lane in 2024 the crowd were treated to the visit of the league … Read More

Council Housing Planning

The Local Plan plot thickens after revised NPPF

16 December 2024

The Government’s revised National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), published on 12 December, has set ambitious new housing targets, requiring local councils to accelerate their housebuilding efforts. This move coincides with … Read More

Arts Culture

Epsom Chamber Choir Christmas concert benefits hospital

16 December 2024

Epsom Chamber Choir was delighted to welcome The Worshipful The Mayor of Epsom and Ewell, Councillor Steve Bridger, and the Mayoress, Mrs. Carol Bridger, to their annual Christmas concert at … Read More

Education Health News

Plant-based meat alternatives might be depressing

16 December 2024

There is mounting evidence suggesting that ultra-processed foods (UPF) are bad for our health, but if you stick to a vegetarian diet, is that still the case? Plant-based meat alternatives (PBMA) are … Read More

Council Environment

Epsom and Ewell’s solar powered spaceship

16 December 2024

Epsom & Ewell Borough Council has recently installed solar panels on the roof of Bourne Hall, and secured funding from the Public Sector Low Carbon Skills Fund to develop a … Read More

Council Housing Letters

Can the green light to Epsom’s Green Belt housing turn red?

13 December 2024

Letters to the Editor From Tim Murphy of the Surrey Campaign to Protect Rural England A Dark Day for Epsom and Ewell Dear Editor, I write with deep disappointment and … Read More

Crime News

Epsom led crime gang banged up

13 December 2024

An organised crime group who carried out multiple burglaries, a vicious assault, and stole more than £215,000 worth of high-value cars have been jailed for a total of twenty seven … Read More

News Westminster

Epsom and Ewell’s MP leads debate on support for Explosive Ordnance Disposers

12 December 2024

Helen Maguire, Epsom and Ewell’s MP and former British Army Military Police Officer, led a Westminster Hall debate 11th December on government support for the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) community. … Read More

Crime News

Woking child murder lessons for Surrey’s agencies

12 December 2024

Authorities must face serious questions about years of missed chances to prevent Sara Sharif’s death. Sara was murdered aged 10 years old by her father Urfan Sharif and stepmother Beinash … Read More

Council Housing Planning

Council minority vote Local Plan to next stage with Green Belt in

11 December 2024

On 10th December 2024, the Full Council of Epsom and Ewell Borough Council convened to debate the proposed Local Plan, a pivotal document that will shape the borough’s future planning, … Read More

Arts Business Education

Surrey first in image AI

11 December 2024

Surrey announces world’s first AI model for near-instant image creation on consumer-grade hardware  A groundbreaking AI model that creates images as the user types, using only modest and affordable hardware, has been announced by the Surrey … Read More

Council Education Transport

Surrey: Free school buses withdrawn

11 December 2024

Free school buses are being axed after a cross-country route was judged safe by Surrey County Council. Parents say the letter outlining the new walkable route explicitly states that the … Read More

Arts Community Culture

Epsom Symphony Orchestra: A Cornerstone of Local Musical Excellence

11 December 2024

The Epsom Symphony Orchestra, a cherished fixture in the town’s cultural landscape, has been delighting audiences since its founding in 1951. Over its decades-long history, the orchestra has shared the … Read More

Rugby Sports

Rugby result reads well for Sutton & Epsom

11 December 2024

Sutton & Epsom RFC 17 – Reeds Weybridge 11. Saturday 7th December 2024. The arrival of Reeds Weybridge at Rugby Lane signalled the culmination of the first half of the … Read More

News

A dog’s dinner of a licensing scheme?

8 December 2024

Professional dog walkers have rallied against a new dog licensing scheme in Surrey, claiming the managers have overstepped their mark.  Dog walkers may have to pay £360 a year to … Read More

Council Finances

Ideas for empty Council premises in Reigate and Redhill

8 December 2024

Calls to make use of empty town centre units could see charities and pop-up shops take over in Surrey towns as councillors ask for short-term leases to be made available … Read More

Council Finances

Examination of a Surrey Borough’s 2nd highest UK debt

8 December 2024

The review into Spelthorne Borough Council’s £1 billion debt and whether it is upholding its duty to provide best value to residents has been extended. In May, the government wrote … Read More

Business News

Small Business is my business says Epsom’s MP

5 December 2024

Helen Maguire, MP for Epsom and Ewell, has announced a new survey for local businesses and will spend time working alongside staff at three local establishments in the lead-up to … Read More

Business Health

Surrey pharmacies need a better financial prescription

5 December 2024

Pharmacy owners in Surrey say “enough is enough” as they complain working 12-hour days and barely breaking even. One pharmacist said it has to dispense just over 6,000 prescriptions a … Read More

Community Finances

Epsom and Ewell low-income crisis support

5 December 2024

The Household Support Fund, provided by the Department for Work and Pensions, offers short-term financial support to households struggling to afford essentials. Distributed by CAEE on behalf of Epsom & … Read More