Readers bemoan Council’s feet-dragging on twinning Epsom with Bucha
Dear Editor, Very disappointed with Epsom and Ewell Council, this would have been a simple arrangement. I myself stayed in the borough of Bucha only a few weeks ago on … Read More
Category: Community
Epsom and Ewell Council’s final spending spree?
Nearly £4.92 million of infrastructure and community-project funding has been approved by Epsom and Ewell Borough Council despite a resident’s detailed appeal for the decision—or at least funding for a … Read More
Bucha Ukraine “ducks missiles while Epsom Council mucks about”
A proposal for Epsom and Ewell Borough Council to support in principle a twinning arrangement with Bucha in Ukraine was defeated only after Strategy and Resources Committee Chair Councillor Neil … Read More
Surrey County Council Chair opens new Sensory Services Centre in Ashtead
A new centre designed to support people with sight and hearing loss across Surrey has officially opened in Ashtead, strengthening services for thousands of residents living with sensory impairments. The … Read More
Residents invited to help shape New East and West Surrey council brands
Residents from across Surrey are invited to get involved to help shape the brand identities of the new East and West Surrey councils. These councils will need to create their own distinct brand identities, to help everyone recognise who is delivering local services from April 2027. The new … Read More
Surrey’s Cathedral to get CCTV protection
Guildford Cathedral has been granted permission to install security cameras around its listed premises through a fund to protect places of worship from violent attacks. The cathedral will place 16 … Read More
Local runners reunite for triumphant return of the Perch 2000
There was a lively atmosphere on Friday evening as the local running community gathered for the return of the Perch 2000 run. Hosted by the Oddballs Running Club, the event … Read More
Nescot students restore Pat Eddery memorial bench at Epsom Downs
Students from Nescot have helped restore a memorial bench dedicated to legendary jockey Pat Eddery at Epsom Downs Racecourse. The work gave young people on Nescot’s alternative provision programme, for … Read More
Surrey astrophysicists explore ultra-black satellite coating to protect night sky
A satellite coating made from one of the world’s darkest materials could help tackle a growing threat to astronomy, according to new research led by astrophysicists at the University of … Read More
Friend of George Washington who came to Epsom after opposing armed revolt against the Monarchy
Revd. Jonathan Boucher was the Vicar of Epsom for 20 of the last 25 years of the mediaeval church, 1785–1805. Born in Blencago, Cumbria, into a family ruined by the … Read More
Epsom’s Rosebery School has a foundation for students’ ambitions
Rosebery School in Epsom has launched a new charitable foundation aimed at helping pupils pursue their ambitions regardless of their financial or personal circumstances. The Rosebery Foundation has been established … Read More
Epsom and Ewell Town Twinning Association presents Cyril Frazer Awards for 2026
The Epsom and Ewell Town-Twinning Association has presented its annual Cyril Frazer Awards, sharing a total of £500 between three local recipients. The awards went to Nescot’s Performing Arts Department, … Read More