Free bus travel is a good idea; so why does it stop at 15?
Dear Editor, This August, children aged five to 15 can travel free on local buses across England. I think that’s genuinely good. It makes days out cheaper, helps children get … Read More
Category: News
Record A level results open doors for Epsom and Ewell students
Students at two Epsom and Ewell secondary schools are celebrating impressive A-level and vocational qualification results, with Rosebery School recording its best results to date and seven Glyn School students … Read More
Surrey leads first nuclear science experiment with world’s most advanced gamma-ray detector
Nuclear physicists at the University of Surrey have become the first to carry out a scientific experiment using the world’s most advanced gamma-ray spectrometer – investigating a sudden change in … Read More
Drones may reduce delays on Waterloo line
A drone is now operating at London Waterloo to tackle trespass, fix infrastructure faults and reduce disruptionOperated remotely from Southampton, the drone provides live intelligence to South Western Railway and … Read More
A battle in Epsom: “A Bridge Too Near”
A newly built railway footbridge has been delivered to Epsom Common but cannot be installed after a late dispute emerged between Surrey County Council and Network Rail over its width. … Read More
Epsom Council chamber walk-out: a postscript
The procedural controversy at Epsom and Ewell Borough Council did not end when 11 councillors walked out of the Council Chamber on 21 July in protest at the Mayor’s ruling … Read More
Staines Ali G fans hope for Massiv support for statue
A petition has been launched calling for a statue celebrating Ali G to be installed in Staines – tying in with the release of his new film. The petitioners want … Read More
Water voles thriving in Ewell’s Hogsmill
Camera footage and fresh field signs suggest water voles are settling in and spreading along the Surrey chalk stream Water voles are showing encouraging signs of recovery along the Hogsmill … Read More
East Surrey appointing its Chief Executive
The new East Surrey council is poised to confirm its first permanent chief executive in the latest step towards the authority’s creation next spring. East Surrey Shadow Authority, the body … Read More
Epsom Council delivers shock rejection to defibrillator kiosk
Plans to install a communications kiosk including an advertising screen and defibrillator on Epsom High Street have been refused over concerns it would harm the character of the area. The … Read More
Surrey Council leader thinks new PM will back a County Mayor
Surrey County Council’s leader says he expects Andy Burnham to “turbocharge” initiatives that could see the county get its own elected mayor. Speaking at a meeting of the full council, … Read More
New Gatwick wetland aims to reduce flood and drought risks
A new wetland capable of holding up to 600,000 litres of water has been created near Gatwick as part of efforts to make the Upper Mole catchment more resilient to … Read More