Two petition river pollution correction
Epsom and Ewell Times refers to our reports: River “Bogsmill” blights Borough 30 June 2022 and Local sewage uploaded 12 December 2022 In the second report we stated the first … Read More
Are you emoji aware?
Over the past two weeks, Surrey Police has been raising awareness about the alternative meanings of emojis, which some young people may use to reference drugs and sexual behaviour. Have … Read More
Epsom bus fares being capped at £2
Epsom’s main bus operator Metrobus joins nine other bus operators across the county in signing up to the Department for Transport’s £2 bus fare cap scheme announced 19 December 2022. … Read More
All change in Surrey’s County Town?
Guildford town centre is going through some huge changes, with developments taking place on the sites of some former big names and plans to open up the riverside. The LDRS* … Read More
Local poverty moves 12 year old to give up pocket money
Merland Rise church caretaker told LDRS* reporter: “Last week a young girl, about 12 years old, came and knocked the door. She’d gone to Asda with her pocket money and … Read More
Surrey woman’s coercion experience shared
The powerful testimony of a woman who was subjected to years of coercive controlling behaviour has resulted in a man being handed an eight-year restraining order against her at Guildford … Read More
Recycling for food
A group of environmental volunteers in Surrey is helping support its local community by recycling items that the council cannot accept through their kerbside recycling bin collections. Catherine Banks, Founder … Read More
Epsom students put Xmas style in Centre
Fashion Imaging & Styling students studying at Epsom’s University for the Creative Arts (UCA) have created a festive window display for the town’s Ashley shopping Centre. The local students created … Read More
Top snow dog gallery heats up
Dog ownership in Epsom and Ewell saw a big rise during the pandemic, especially among young families. Poodle mixtures being evidently the most popular varieties purchased. And sometimes for £1000 … Read More
Xmas balloon race and a hamper for charity
Epsom Rotary are raising funds for many local good causes this Christmas. Take part in a virtual balloon race or guess the value of a hamper donated by Honey and … Read More
Giraffes adapt from Serengeti to Surrey vegetation
Surrey County Council has partnered with Chessington World of Adventures Resort to help provide additional food for the Giraffes over the winter months. Surrey’s countryside estates team regularly coppice the … Read More
Let’s not forget Surrey successes!
Teams and individuals who do outstanding work on behalf of the people of Surrey have been celebrated at the first Stars in Surrey award ceremony. In part sponsored by Epsom … Read More
School transport failings lead to foodbanks…
Families were pushed to using food banks and suffered an impact on their mental health when Surrey County Council-funded school transport was not provided for their children.Surrey County Council carried out … Read More
Tunnel vision for Surrey’s A3?
Guildford’s MP says it is time to tunnel the A3 under Guildford to help with traffic. Angela Richardson said “short-term sticking plasters” were not enough to help with the pollution … Read More
Gove gives pause for thought on Local Plans?
A Surrey council has paused its plan for 6,000 homes after central government changes which could mean lower housing targets. Mole Valley District Council has paused its local plan saying … Read More
1000 Surrey children wait for special needs plans
A senior Surrey councillor admits it is “not good enough” that nearly 1,000 children with special educational needs in Surrey are waiting for an education plan. Nearly a third of … Read More