BBC Question Time Came to Epsom
Last night, Epsom College played host to BBC’s Question Time, with Fiona Bruce at the helm. She opened the programme by highlighting Epsom’s famed salts and rich horse racing heritage. … Read More
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6 out of 11 Conservative MPs leaving Surrey
Michael Gove MP for Surrey Heath has brought the total Conservative MP retirees in Surrey to SIX out of the ELEVEN all present Conservative held Surrey constituencies. On 5th February … Read More
Grayling bids farewell….
With the date of the General Election confirmed to be the 4th of July 2024 Epsom and Ewell’s Member of Parliament since 7th June 2001, Chris Grayling, who is not … Read More
Banstead Fire Station to close?
The Fire Brigade Union (FBU) has vehemently opposed the closure of Banstead Fire Station, claiming potential increases in response times could be “detrimental” to public safety. Banstead Fire Station could … Read More
Cyclist death prompts A217 review
The death of a “fit and active” cyclist has prompted a coroner to raise concerns over paths near a main road in Tadworth. A man named John Bass died after falling … Read More
Two horse race coming to Epsom?
The Liberal Democrats continue to tighten their grip on Epsom & Ewell’s southern flank in Mole Valley, as the Party cements its position in Leatherhead. With two out of three … Read More
Bed pressures rushing doctors
Pressure to free up hospital beds can “rush” clinicians to make under-informed decisions and discharge plans, a coroner has found. A man who tragically died from hypothermia and chronic alcoholism … Read More
Surrey’s Police and Crime Commissioner re-elected
The result of the 2nd May 2024 election for Surrey’s Police and Crime Commissioner was announced Friday and the Conservative Candidate, Lisa Townsend, was re-elected despite a substantial drop in … Read More
From blow your hair to blow your mind?
Nescot college in Ewell, Surrey is investing £650,000 to transform a hair studio on campus into a virtual reality (VR), immersive space for its students. The state-of-the-art technology, currently being installed, … Read More
Meat-free Mondays coming to all Surrey schools?
Meat-free and plant-based options could be mandated across Surrey schools every Monday according to new council guidance. Only some Surrey schools currently participate in a form of ‘meat-free Monday’ so … Read More
Clash Over Funding and Priorities in Surrey PCC Race
On the eve of the Surrey Police and Crime Commissioner election, candidates are locked in a battle of ideas over funding allocations and the strategic direction of law enforcement in the … Read More
Full eve of poll statements of PCC candidates
Alex Coley – Independent Over the past six weeks Surrey has been my treadmill, six weeks of walking and talking to residents all over this county. The number one question … Read More
Surrey Uni joins top beam team
The creation of a first-of-its-kind imaging system at the University of Surrey could help the UK lead a revolution in materials sciences. The new facility promises a better understanding of … Read More
Police post taken down before election
The Surrey Police and Crime Commission social media team were made to remove a graphic from Twitter, now X and Facebook after a complaint it could influence the May 2 elections. The … Read More
Leatherhead residents call for more policing
A serious assault that left a man fighting for his life has left a community in shock – with some saying there aren’t enough police officers and others calling for … Read More
Epsom’s flat season springs into action
The Flat racing season gets underway at Epsom on Tuesday with the Spring Meeting – a competitive six-race card to kick off the new campaign at the Surrey track. Racing … Read More