Surrey’s “suffer the little children…” tested
Plans to turn a family house into a home for vulnerable children on a Surrey street have been given the green light despite strong opposition from its future neighbours. A … Read More
Surrey Uni finds gay vets face discrimination
A new study from the University of Surrey and the Royal Veterinary College has highlighted the ongoing presence of discrimination and its impact on lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and other … Read More
Epsom’s potholes. We’re not alone…
‘Sink holes happen’ was the blunt message from a Surrey highways officer when asked if the council had the budget to repair five crumbling suburban roads. In fairness, council budgets … Read More
Epsom and Ewell’s NESCOT plumbs the heights
Nescot’s gas and plumbing apprenticeship provision has been awarded a City & Guilds End Point Assessment (EPA) plaque for excellence in apprenticeship delivery. Elizabeth Akinlaja, City & Guilds Business Development … Read More
Epsom & Ewell’s French racing twin is a favourite
The Château de Chantilly has been selected as Monument Préféré des Français 2025 (France’s Favourite Monument), surpassing 13 other iconic sites in a national vote. It succeeds the 24 Hours … Read More
Thousands of Young Muslims Gather in Surrey to Raise the Union Flag
While London headlines were recently dominated by a divisive political rally, a very different gathering of young British Muslims took place quietly in the Surrey countryside. From 19–21 September 2025, … Read More
From field to fight: Bramley camp faces enforcement questions
An unauthorised traveller camp has been built on land earmarked for inclusion in the Surrey Hills National Landscape – and now plans to make the site permanent have been submitted. … Read More
Reigatian Hoodoo Broken: Sutton and Epsom Scale the Heights
Old Reigatian 14 Sutton and Epsom RFC 49. Saturday 20th September. Sutton and Epsom may have enjoyed the better start to the campaign with two victories compared to their opponent’s … Read More
Dorking Halls to shut again for restoration?
One of Surrey’s “largest and most comprehensive arts and performance” spaces could shut its doors again if the next phase of its near £10m revamp is approved. Dorking Halls closed … Read More
Elmbridge resists London’s creep into Surrey
Outline plans for 60 homes on the edge of a Surrey village have been scrapped again in a bid to stop “London creeping towards us”. Elmbridge councillors said the land … Read More