Epsom residents to get “care closer to home”?
Residents across East Surrey and Surrey Downs are set to benefit from more joined-up healthcare closer to home, as the area becomes one of the first in the country to … Read More
Dorking to slow down?
Plans to cut speed limits in Dorking town centre to 20mph are being considered. Surrey County Council is looking at cutting speeds along the A25 Reigate Road, West Street, South … Read More
Surrey Heath steps up sell-off drive as council debts mount
Surrey Heath Borough Council is accelerating the disposal of local assets to reduce its debts, with both car parks and town centre shops now on the block. At its September … Read More
Energy storage plan takes a battering from a Surrey Council
A bid to build a huge battery storage farm on green belt land in Shepperton has been thrown out after councillors decided it didn’t pass the ‘special circumstances’ test needed to build … Read More
Epsom and Ewell MP calls for SEND action
Helen Maguire MP for Epsom and Ewell renewed her call for immediate government action to address the crisis in Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) services, following her attendance at … Read More
Big housing development coming to Guildford
Guildford could soon see one of its biggest housing developments in decades, with fresh plans submitted to build up to 1,800 new homes at Gosden Hill. Developers Martin Grant Homes … Read More
Laser gift to Epsom Hospital shines light on the hand of Jimmy Hendry
The arrival of a major piece of medical equipment always lifts spirits among hospital staff—but the recent installation of a £40,000 laser at Epsom General Orthopaedics held particular poignancy, bringing … Read More
Surrey Uni studies the climate friendly way to grow our lettuces
Vertical farming has been hailed as a futuristic answer to Britain’s food security challenges – but a new study led by the University of Surrey suggests the picture is more … Read More
Big improvements required of Epsom care home
An Epsom care home has been told it needs to make big improvements after inspectors found residents were being left to lead “very isolated lives.” Fir Trees House, a residential … Read More
Epsom’s Milly to share spotlight with West End star Kerry Ellis
Local talent will step into the limelight at the Epsom Playhouse this Thursday, when Stagecoach Epsom student Milly Playle performs alongside one of Britain’s most celebrated West End stars, Kerry … Read More
Surrey’s education failings cost £1 million
Surrey County Council’s failings have cost the authority more than £1m in fines and redress payments over the past two years – the vast majority within its education services, newly … Read More
Dartford fail to bridge the gap with Epsom rugby
Sutton and Epsom RFC 33 Dartfordians 29 Saturday 13th September Last season’s meetings between these two clubs reflected the Sutton and Epsom campaign. The early encounter in Bexley was one … Read More
Surrey County Cricket Club ground in the red
A Surrey sports ground is set to get a £114,000 hand out to keep it afloat after the site racked up a big budget shortfall last year. But councillors insist … Read More
No Place Like Home – Until Surrey Sells It
Families have been left worried sick and children devastated after Surrey County Council decided to sell their homes “to ensure best value” in the “disposal of public assets”. Residents say … Read More
Today’s racing at Epsom racecourse
This afternoon’s first race is a two-year-olds’ seven-furlong novice (1.37). Each of the seven runners have been seen before, with the best currently presenting as Ollie Sangster’s Red Tsarina, who … Read More
Epsom library opening to register births and deaths
Surrey’s Registration & Nationality Service has been undergoing changes over the past year with the aim of providing an improved experience for residents at important life moments. Dated and non-energy … Read More