Surrey Police tax set to rise
Council tax bills could keep climbing despite warnings residents could be getting less bang for their buck. Surrey’s Police and Crime Commissioner has insisted she “will not ask the public … Read More
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New Centre at Nescot gives vision impaired students “the best of both worlds”
A new Centre of Excellence for vision impaired young people has opened at the North East Surrey College of Technology (Nescot) in Ewell. The initiative is run by the Royal … Read More
Anti-catcalling campaign triggered ‘vitriolic’ backlash
Surrey’s Police and Crime Commissioner has said the “vitriolic” online abuse she faced after an anti-catcalling trial campaign went viral shows why tackling violence against women and girls must remain … Read More
King Athelstan returns to Kingston
Podcaster and historian Tom Holland was in Kingston on Thursday 4th September to mark the 1,100th anniversary of the coronation of King Athelstan, regarded as England’s first monarch. At a … Read More
Pavement Parking: Epsom & Ewell MP Speaks Out
3rd September Helen Maguire, Liberal Democrat MP for Epsom & Ewell, spotlighted in a Parliament debate a pressing local frustration: pavement parking. A Daily Struggle on Our Footpaths Maguire painted … Read More
Godstone’s gasworks fury while sinkhole not fixed
Godstone residents are up in arms over suddenly announced gasworks on a ‘major cut through’’, warning the closures could turn traffic into a nightmare and hit local businesses – all … Read More
Surrey police officer barred for domestic abuse
A former Surrey Police officer secretly got back with his ex while under investigation for behaviour in their relationship – then tried to persuade her to retract a statement, a … Read More
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
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
Epsom racecourse caught short of loos on family day
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