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
The Royal Marines Band Collingwood at Epsom Playhouse
Organised by Cllr Dr Graham Jones MBE (Lieutenant Colonel (retired) (RA Cuddington) the renowned Royal Marines Band Collingwood made a triumphant performance at the Epsom Playhouse on Friday night, delivering … Read More
Will the doomed Epsom and Ewell Borough Council rise from the ashes in other forms?
Epsom, 26 June 2025 — Epsom & Ewell Borough Council has taken a significant step towards reshaping local governance in response to the wider reorganisation of local government in Surrey, … Read More
Epsom and Ewell parents taking on the child smartphone challenge
Local parents are joining a national movement to delay children’s exposure to smartphones, with a sold-out event next week highlighting local concerns. Epsom & Ewell’s Smartphone Free Childhood (SFC) group … Read More
Netflix to mainstream in Surrey
A Surrey film studio used by Netflix, the streaming giant behind hit shows such as Stranger Things, Bridgerton and Adolescence, will be made permanent after full planning permission was granted. … Read More
110-Home Scheme at Langley Vale Sparks Green Belt Fears
A neighbour has spoken out against early proposals by developer Fairfax to build up to 110 new homes on farmland at Langley Bottom Farm in Langley Vale, describing the plans … Read More
Epsom Picturehouse blossoms with Pride
Picturehouse Epsom is proud to announce a powerful new partnership with Blossom LGBT to launch OUT — a year-round celebration of LGBTQ+ cinema. Together, we’re amplifying queer voices on screen … Read More
Student overdose leads to policy change
A university student from Surrey could have been saved from an overdose if police had left a voicemail for her parents, an inquest jury has found. Despite needing to find … Read More
Two unitaries will save money says Surrey leader
Splitting Surrey into two could fill the ever-widening gap for council funding, County Council leader Tim Oliver claims. In a cabinet meeting yesterday (June 26), the Surrey leader and councillor … Read More
Epsom & Ewell Biodiversity Action Plan’s five-year review ratified
Epsom & Ewell Borough Council’s Environment Committee has formally endorsed the progress made on its Biodiversity Action Plan (BAP) 2020–2030, following a scheduled five-year review presented at its meeting on … Read More