Mole Valley leaders look to their final year legacy
We are entering the final full year for councils in Surrey before they are dissolved and merged into mega authorities – and the leaders know time is running out if … Read More
Epsom Christmas Concert Triumphs After Last-Minute Conductor Crisis
What could have been a genuine crisis for Epsom Choral Society’s Christmas Concert on Saturday became a remarkable story of teamwork, professionalism, and musical courage. The day began with unwelcome … Read More
‘I don’t believe I am a political person’: Surrey leader reflects
As Surrey heads into the new year, the mood at Woodhatch Place, the county council’s head quarters, is one of reflection and quiet apprehension for the year ahead. For Tim … Read More
Epsom and Ewell one of the most expensive places to own a home in the UK
Residents in Epsom and Ewell could be spending the equivalent of more than four-fifths of a single average salary on mortgage repayments, according to a new affordability analysis published by … Read More
East Surrey gets new Police Station
Surrey Police’s near two-year hunt for a replacement to its shut, dangerous, crumbly concrete riddled Reigate station is over – with people only needing to walk travel miles to the … Read More
Epsom Christmas carols of two colleges and a council
In the first and a unique festive venture for the Borough of Epsom Ewell a special carol service was held in the Chapel of St Luke, Epsom College this evening. … Read More
Epsom waste site plans refused after years of noise and disruption complaints
Plans to retrospectively approve changes at a controversial waste and recycling site near Epsom have been refused, following years of complaints from residents about noise, dust and early-morning lorry movements. … Read More
From Abramovich’s frozen wealth to Epsom’s Ashley Centre – support for Ukraine continues
The Government has announced that £2.5 billion from the frozen proceeds of the sale of Chelsea Football Club by sanctioned Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich is to be directed towards humanitarian … Read More
Surrey countryside campaigners warn new planning rules risk more speculative development
Local countryside campaigners have voiced strong concerns over the Government’s newly announced changes to the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), warning that the reforms could increase speculative development across Surrey … Read More
Surrey to have a Mayor?
Surrey will get a mayor despite months of uncertainty and a lack of solid confirmation from the government, the county council leader has insisted. Tim Oliver said he is “confident” … Read More
A year in the life of Epsom’s Deputy Lieutenant Mary Zoeller
From scout band concerts to royal visits, the past year has offered Epsom resident Mary Zoeller a front-row view of some of Surrey’s most inspiring community activity. Appointed a Deputy … Read More
Derby Prize Money to Rise to £2m as Epsom Seeks to Reassert Its Place at the Top of British Racing
The Derby at Epsom is set to regain its position at the very summit of British flat racing after The Jockey Club confirmed that prize money for the 2026 renewal … Read More