Surrey expansion of SEN places
An ‘Outstanding’ Surrey school could open a new satellite site at another primary- around eight miles away. Surrey County Council has revealed plans to expand a top-rated school for children … Read More
Category: Community
Epsom’s Parish Church Marks 200 Years
This September, Epsom pauses to celebrate the 200th anniversary of its parish church, the Church of St Martin of Tours. For two centuries the building has stood at the centre … Read More
Two new Epsom and Ewell virtual day trips unveiled
Epsom & Ewell Borough Council has launched two new inclusive tours, part of their Virtual Day Trips series, in partnership with Whistlestop Tours. These tours explore Epsom and Ewell, shining … Read More
Surrey care home concerns
The death of a 76-year-old man, who was found on the floor with fractured ribs, has led to concerns over safety of the remaining residents at a Surrey care home. … Read More
RNIB blind to the interests of its Epsom residents?
The future of Swail House in Epsom, a landmark housing estate for visually impaired people, has become the subject of debate as residents and the Royal National Institute of Blind … Read More
Prostate cancer vaccine research launched in Surrey
In September 2025, The Prostate Project, a Guildford-based volunteer-led charity, will launch a £250,000 campaign to raise funds for a prostate cancer research project widely anticipated to be ‘game-changing’. … Read More
Epsom schools celebrate GCSE results
Epsom schools have been celebrating another strong year of GCSE results, with both Glyn School and Rosebery School reporting exceptional performances from the Class of 2025. At Glyn School, 86% … Read More
Epsom commemorates VJ day
St Martin’s Church, Epsom, was filled on Friday 15th August as the borough came together to mark the 80th anniversary of VJ Day – the end of the Second World … Read More
Local MP speaks out on Epsom Hospital’s bed-blocking
Epsom & Ewell’s MP, Helen Maguire, has called for urgent action on social care after visiting Epsom Hospital’s accident and emergency department this week. The Liberal Democrat MP met hospital … Read More
Let your A level winners be creative says Epsom’s Arts University
Ahead of A-level results day and Clearing, University for the Creative Arts (UCA) has written an open letter to parents and carers asking them not to discourage their children from … Read More
Silver musical lines under a cloudless Epsom sky
On Sunday 10 August, under a radiant summer sky, the Epsom & Ewell Silver Band gave a free open-air concert in Rosebery Park. Families and friends gathered, bringing their own … Read More
Garage Gives Ewell a Heart-Start
A busy garage in Ewell that supports a prominent local charity now offers a rather special – and potentially life-saving – service. Autotest MOT in Ruxley Lane recently celebrated its … Read More
Epsom Mother and Daughter join British Army together
A mother and daughter from Epsom have completed Army entry training within weeks of each other, marking the start of their respective military careers. Sherene De Stadler, 40, will join … Read More
What has kept us well in Surrey through the ages?
How have people in Surrey looked after their wellbeing through the centuries — and what can we learn from them today? That’s the question behind a new year-long heritage and … Read More
Epsom & Ewell Community Fund Seeks New Chair
The Epsom & Ewell Community Fund is a philanthropic fund that provides financial support to local charities and projects across the borough. As Chair, your role is to lead a … Read More
Asylum hotel tension mounts in Surrey
The leader of Spelthorne Borough Council has again written to the Home Office, demanding the government to abandon controversial plans to use Stanwell Hotel exclusively for single male asylum seekers. … Read More