Ashtead development objectors hit a cul-de-sac
“Surrey’s biggest cul-de-sac” will be built after hundreds of new homes were approved next to the M25. Developers Wates was granted planning permission to build up to 270 homes to … Read More
Ewell’s Nescot student’s work selected for Origins Creatives 2025
Art & Design student from Nescot College, Imaani Zafar, has been selected to exhibit her work at Origins Creatives, taking place at the Mall Galleries in July. Imaani’s submission, titled, … Read More
Epsom’s six races; five handicaps and a fillies’ maiden
Epsom Racecourse presents its latest meeting on Thursday evening, which consists of six races; five handicaps and a fillies’ maiden. Read on for a full preview of the Epsom card, … Read More
Public Meeting to Debate Epsom and Ewell’s government future
A public debate later this month will ask whether Epsom and Ewell Borough Council could soon be abolished — and whether such a decision might happen without any vote or … Read More
Epsom choir range in all musical directions
On Saturday 28th June, the Epsom Chamber Choir presented an eclectic programme of music inspired by Shakespeare’s songs and sonnets. Ranging from small-scale madrigals to the beautiful melodies of Bernstein’s … Read More
Fly-tipping in Epsom and Ewell part of national problem
Organised criminal gangs are increasingly using fake waste removal companies to dump lorry-loads of rubbish across the UK — and Surrey is not immune. According to the Department for Environment, … Read More
SENDing Pupils to Epsom’s Mainstream Schools?
The national conversation around how best to educate children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) has intensified, following proposals by Labour’s Stephen Kinnock to increase the number of SEND … Read More
Epsom’s infamous murders
Epsom has witnessed several notable murder cases throughout the 20th century. These incidents, though tragic, have become part of the town’s history. Epsom is best known for its racing heritage, Georgian … Read More
King’s Award for Epsom based business
Penta Consulting, an Epsom-based provider of global technology talent and managed solutions, has been awarded the King’s Award for Enterprise in International Trade 2025, one of the most distinguished honours … Read More
Volunteers Tackle Plastic Waste in Epsom Town Centre
Plastic waste is a global menace that often ends up closer to home than we think. According to recent studies, the average person could be consuming up to five grams … Read More
Epsom and Ewell Town-Twinning Association presents Cyril Frazer Awards for 2025
The Epsom and Ewell Town-Twinning Association recently presented its annual Cyril Frazer Awards to this year’s winners: Sarah Carpenter of Southfield Primary School, and the joint runners-up, Siobhan Cornell and … Read More
Parishing Epsom and Ewell is unholy?
I enjoyed your write-up of the latest meeting of Epsom and Ewell Borough Council, where you asked “Will the doomed Epsom and Ewell Borough Council rise from the ashes in … Read More
Anti-slavery Parliamentarian portrait purchase
Runnymede Borough Council has agreed to release thousands of pounds to help buy a “significantly important” oil painting for its museum. The painting is an oil on canvas portrait of … Read More
Why Does No One Care About Epsom & Ewell Football Club?
By most measures, Epsom & Ewell Football Club should be one of the borough’s proudest institutions. Founded in 1918, steeped in history, and once a beacon of non-league ambition, it’s … Read More
Epsom Hospital workers to strike for equality?
More than 200 essential hospital cleaners and porters could strike over NHS equality at a Surrey Hospital Trust. Approximately 258 NHS facilities workers at St Helier and Epsom Hospital Trust … Read More
Are paper bottles the solution asks Surrey Uni
There are few excuses left for polluting our environment with plastics – and the UK can lead the charge towards a more circular future, say researchers from the University of … Read More