Epsom based Toyota raises £1/2m for MND
Toyota has raised more than £500,000 to support people living with and affected by motor neurone disease (MND). It has also extended its partnership with MND Association for a further … Read More
Category: Community
Epsom Charity Celebrates Project Milestone with a BBC Radio Takeover
The Sunnybank Trust is celebrating a major milestone – five years of Sunny Sessions, its inclusive radio show dedicated to amplifying the voices of the learning disability community. Founded during … Read More
Godstone “Sink-hole” residents to return
After a long wait, good news may finally be coming to some who were forced to evacuate after a massive sinkhole opened up in a Surrey town. Families living on … Read More
Banstead Dog licensing scheme deemed ‘foul’
Professional dog walkers say they were told “if you don’t like what we’re doing, take your dog somewhere else” at a public meeting about a new licensing scheme being introduced … Read More
Surrey leads lateral thinking about vertical farming
Can vertical farming be the key to improving and safeguarding the United Kingdom’s food system? This is the central question behind a new research project led by the University that … Read More
The Hidden Link Between Metabolic Syndrome and Joint Pain
Many people have heard of metabolic syndrome as a risk factor for heart disease, stroke, and diabetes — but it’s now becoming clear that it also takes a serious toll … Read More
Geography Squadron celebrates 70 years in Ewell
In a ceremony held on Saturday 15th March in Ewell the 135 Geographic Squadron Royal Engineers commemorated their 70th anniversary at Mercator House (off Welbeck Close) by unveiling the first … Read More
Epsom and Ewell’s Record-Breaking Poppy Appeal
The Royal British Legion’s Epsom and Ewell branch has once again demonstrated the remarkable generosity of the local community, raising a record-breaking total of £79,366.99 during the 2024 Poppy Appeal. … Read More
Epsom’s World Mission Society Church of God response to social justice day
February 20th, 2025, was a Thursday, but it was not just any Thursday—it was the UN’s World Day of Social Justice. Many people are unaware of this important day, observed … Read More
Epsom Runner’s Tribute to Sister Raises Over £22,000 for Epilepsy Charity
An Epsom man has completed an extraordinary fundraising challenge in memory of his sister, raising more than £22,000 for national charity Epilepsy Action. Barry Ahearn, from Epsom, ran 27 half-marathons … Read More
Surrey schools not swamped by private VAT escapees
Figures released by Surrey County Council suggest that state secondary schools admissions have not been overrun with private school pupils after VAT was added to fees by the Labour government. … Read More
Surrey taking care of your future care
Residents in Surrey and surrounding areas are being invited to take part in the first ever Planning for Your Future Day aimed at helping people plan for the later life … Read More
Toyota Epsom donates electric carriers to local hospital
Epsom HQ based Toyota UK has strengthened its support for the local community by providing two Proace battery-electric people carriers to the Queen Elizabeth’s Foundation for Disabled People (QEF). The … Read More
Epsom Schools Lead the Way in Pioneering Mobile Phone Pilot
Glyn School and Rosebery School in Epsom are at the forefront of a groundbreaking initiative aimed at tackling smartphone distractions in the classroom. The schools, both part of the GLF … Read More
Surrey University boldy go to the next galaxy
A collaboration of more than 30 international institutions, including the University of Surrey, has observed vast differences in the dynamic ecosystem of smaller satellite galaxies orbiting our neighbour galaxy, Andromeda. … Read More
Nescot Students Celebrate Success at Epsom Downs Ceremony
Ewell based Nescot College students marked the culmination of their hard work earlier this month at the institution’s annual Higher Education (HE) Awards ceremony, held at Epsom Downs Racecourse on … Read More