Damning report on local prison
The availability of drugs at one Surrey prison is a “critical threat to safety”, as inspectors said it had one of the highest positive test rates for illicit substances of all men’s … Read More
Category: News
Local Council stalwarts up for local honour
In a proposal put to the Strategy and Resources Committee of Epsom and Ewell Borough Council on 14th November, councillors were urged to consider bestowing the prestigious title of Honorary … Read More
Local NHS Trust slow to respond to complaint
A complaint lodged against Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust regarding the care provided to the late Doreen Pepper, a Parkinson’s patient, has raised concerns about medication management … Read More
Staying in bed problems for local NHS
Hospitals in Epsom And St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust unable to discharge almost two thirds of patients. This is according to a national data collection exercise conducted by the … Read More
Epsom’s University of the Creative Arts new boss
The University for the Creative Arts (UCA) has begun a new chapter in its illustrious history, with the appointment of Professor Jane Roscoe as its incoming President & Vice-Chancellor. With a campus … Read More
Surrey police station futures
No decisions have been made on the long-term future of Caterham or Reigate Police Stations as proposals put forward “are not fit for purpose” and “cost-prohibitive”. Front-desk services returned to Caterham, … Read More
Anti-Yob Cat protection petition
“Heartbroken” pet owners claim a group of teenagers are “trapping cats” for their dogs to “rip apart”.A petition signed by 3,675 people is calling for more action from the RSPCA … Read More
Latest news from Surrey History Centre
UK Disability History Month runs from 16 November to 16 December and aims to promote disabled people’s rights and their struggle for equality now and in the past. This year’s … Read More
Local Plan to move forward after passionate debate
Epsom and Ewell Borough Councillors voted to “un-pause” work on a new Local Plan for the district at an extraordinary meeting held in the Town Hall chamber on Tuesday 24th October. … Read More
Ewell “no new oil” pensioner punished
Judit Murray, a 69 year old resident of Ewell, was today sentenced to a 12 month community order with 60 hours of community service at Westminster Magistrates Court. Ms Murray … Read More
Warm Wednesdays return to Epsom
Last winter Epsom Methodist Church, in the heart of Epsom, opened up its premises every Wednesday as a place where people could come to keep warm, enjoy hot drinks and … Read More
LibDem PPC awarded Medal by the King
Epsom & Ewell Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Candidate Helen Maguire received a British Empire Medal (BEM) in The King’s Birthday Honours list announced in June. The honour was given for the … Read More
Over the Moon for World BMX result for Glyn boy
A teenager from Ewell has been celebrating after his first time representing Great Britain in this year’s BMX World Championships. Hugo Moon, 15, competed against 200 riders in his age … Read More
Reigate Police Station closes with a concrete problem
Officers and staff are being moved out of Reigate Police Station following the discovery of dangerous crumbly concrete inside the building. The move leaves CCTV of public spaces in Mole … Read More
Noble housing intentions?
Crest Nicholson and the Vistry Group have partnered for a “sustainable development” initiative near Noble Park in Epsom. They plan to submit a comprehensive planning application to Epsom and Ewell … Read More
Going South this weekend?
Please note, there will be a full closure of the A3 in both directions from 9pm on Friday 13 October to 5.30am on Monday 16 October. The closure will be … Read More