Broad Gauges New Train Set to Serve Epsom
Residents of Epsom will soon benefit from South Western Railway’s (SWR) latest investment in modern rail travel as the new Arterio trains, officially launched this week, are set to roll … Read More
What cuts to Surrey County Council services are you prepared for?
Surrey County Council has unveiled its draft budget for the upcoming financial year and is calling on residents to share their views through a public consultation. As councils nationwide grapple … Read More
X-Ray vision wins Surrey Uni “spin-off” a prize
Silveray, the digital X-ray film company and Surrey spinout, wins coveted Institute of Physics award with a new approach to X-ray imaging Innovation in X-ray technology could be key to … Read More
Epsom SEND case highlights a national problem
A shocking case of systemic failure by Surrey County Council (SCC) has brought renewed attention to the challenges faced by families of children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). … Read More
Is a Isa the answer to Epsom’s high house prices?
With the five-year anniversary of the Help to Buy ISA closure approaching, a fresh analysis has revealed how Epsom and Ewell compares to other Surrey boroughs in benefiting from this … Read More
Fly-tipping bags and BB gun shots close Bagshot recycle centre
Bagshot community recycling centre will close in an effort to protect staff from being threatened with violence, Surrey County Council has said. The depot has been plagued with issues for years … Read More
Epsom & Ewell’s local history museum to be born again?
Bourne Hall Museum in Ewell, a cherished repository of local history, faces an uncertain future as its esteemed curator, Jeremy Harte, prepares for retirement in March 2025 after 35 years … Read More
Epsom Choral Society’s Verdi Requiem reviewed
I will never forget the first time I heard Verdi’s Requiem. That crashing wall of sound that was the Dies Irae filled me with fear and awe. It seemed as … Read More
Surrey Taxpayers Face Policing Squeeze Amid Funding ‘Postcode Lottery’
The “post-code lottery” of police funding could force residents to shoulder more of the burden, according to Surrey Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Lisa Townsend. The PCC said she fears … Read More
Epsom and Ewell Talking Newspaper talks about 50 years
“I feel we are here today to pay homage to those good people who 50 years ago, established this splendid Charity and all those who have contributed ever since. On … Read More
Epsom historian and the Frenchman who trained the British armies that defeated Napoleon
The Royal Military Academy Sandhurst has seen a lot of famous faces over the years. Several members of the Royal Family have attended the Academy. Sir Winston Churchill graduated in … Read More
Dorking Halls to reopen after upgrade
The official reopening date for Dorking Halls is days away and a special ceremony has been announced to mark the occasion. Mole Valley District Council was forced to close its veritable … Read More
Surrey strategist secures stardom in Space Science
Renowned astrophysicist Professor Adam Amara, Director of Space Strategy and Head of the School of Mathematics and Physics at the University of Surrey, has been appointed as the UK Space Agency’s … Read More
Worcester Park’s path to a healthier and safer life
Hapkido: Master Sung’s Dojang in Worcester Park and New Malden – More Than Martial Arts, It’s a Path to a Healthier, Safer Life. The quest for personal safety has become … Read More
Planning buses not missing them says Epsom’s MP
Dear Editor, Thank you to Stuart Gosling for his contribution and for highlighting the important issue of transport links in relation to the new hospital development. Has Epsom’s new MP … Read More
Ashtead school opens hearts to child refugees
Christmas cheer filled the halls of City of London Freeman’s School (CLFS) as over 90 guests, pupils, staff, and friends from the Refugee Buddy Club gathered for a heartwarming Seasonal … Read More