Surrey solar study shows cheapest energy source
Solar energy is now so cost-effective that, in some of the sunniest parts of the world, it costs as little as two pence to produce one unit of electricity – … Read More
Category: Community
Surrey inequality report challenges ‘leafy county’ myth
The idea that Surrey is all leafy lanes, golf courses and big houses is a myth, according to a new report. Despite being a prosperous area of the country, the … Read More
Defibrillators delivered by drone?
A groundbreaking project testing how drones could be integrated into the UK’s 999 emergency response system to deliver defibrillators to out-of-hospital cardiac arrest patients has been launched by the University … Read More
Epsom and Ewell College Principal wins Silver at National Business Women’s Awards
Julie Kapsalis recognised for bridging the gap between boardroom and classroom. Nescot’s Principal and CEO, Julie Kapsalis, won silver in the ‘Community Champion’ category at the National Business Women’s Awards … Read More
Ewell East underpass transformed by new community mural
A once grim and intimidating underpass in Ewell East has been given a striking new look thanks to a community mural designed to tackle anti-social behaviour and instil pride in … Read More
Reducing food waste nationally and in Epsom and Ewell
A growing number of major UK supermarket chains are removing ‘best before’ dates from many fresh fruit and vegetable products in an effort to reduce food waste. Asda, Tesco, Sainsbury’s, … Read More
“Outstanding” rating for Worcester Park based carers
Trinity Homecare Group is delighted to announce that its Worcester Park-based visiting care service has been awarded an ‘Outstanding’ rating by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) following a recent inspection. … Read More
Surrey Uni to open in India after UK PM’s visit
Surrey joins new UK Universities in India Alliance while on UK trade mission to India The UK’s universities can be a “skills and research accelerator” for the potential of the … Read More
Get paid for falling over in Surrey study
With 219,000 fall-related emergency hospital admissions among people aged 65 and over in England in 2023/24, a new trial at the University of Surrey is exploring how smart flooring could help prevent … Read More
A snapshot of Romany Gypsy life in Woking
Written and visual sources for the lived experience of Romany Gypsies in the county are rare so a collection of copy photographs of the Baker family of Sunridge/Sundridge Camp, Old … Read More