Should we be going to…..?
The Specsavers Surrey Youth Games is back. Following on from the success of the games last year, a wide range of activities are available in Epsom & Ewell again, including … Read More
Better private – public health communications could prevent deaths
A young woman tragically took her own life in Surrey prompting a warning from a coroner over communication barriers between hospitals. Meghan Chrismas, who suffered from anxiety disorder, depression, complex … Read More
Soni of Stagecoach Epsom lands lead role
Vishal Soni student of Stagecoach Performing Arts in Epsom landed the lead role in the National Theatre’s musical production of Roald Dahl’s The Witches. Vishal fought off strong competition in auditions … Read More
Fire Assembly for Ukraine
Saturday 10th March a Bronto Fire Engine came to Epsom’s Market Square outside the Assembly Rooms. A crowd gathered to admire the magnificent machine and wish it well on its … Read More
It’s not a fair cop? Cllr. Coley on police funding
Did you know that Surrey is the only police area in the country where local residents pay more towards policing than central government? The share of the burden is 55% … Read More
“Bonkers but essential” job to cut back jobs?
‘Bonkers but essential’ is how a new £75,000 job, running bankrupt Woking Borough Council’s decimated leisure and communities services is being described. Last month, the council cut more than £8million … Read More
Surrey County Council workers to strike?
Staff at Surrey County Council could walk out after a “record number” of people backed strike action – unless the authority makes a significantly improved pay offer, unions have said. … Read More
Varying opinions on local maternity services
Epsom and St Helier Hospital NHS Trust claims it has a ‘strong’ maternity service despite failings in a recent CQC report. Safety in the maternity service was rated ‘inadequate’ in a … Read More
Civic awards at civic reception
The Epsom and Ewell Mayor’s civic reception took place at Bourne Hall, Ewell on Friday 8th March. The “great and the good” of the Borough, including Member of Parliament Chris Grayling, … Read More
New Bus Route for S2 through the Borough
The transport landscape in East Ewell has seen a significant improvement with the inauguration of Bus Route S2. Commencing operations on 2nd March 2024, the S2 service now runs seven … Read More
Local Government monopoly board at play?
Surrey County Council has added another building to its property portfolio after buying the Victoria Gate site from Woking Borough Council in a deal that will net the bankrupt authority … Read More
Salts rescue a point from the Kiln
Redhill 1-1 Epsom & Ewell FC. Combined Counties League – Premier Division. Saturday 9th March 2024 An 85th minute equaliser from Zach Ingham-Wright earned us a well-deserved point from a … Read More
Boats on the canal “your time is up”?
Basingstoke Canal could stop leisure activities like boat hire and camping because they’re not financially viable. The 32-mile-long Basingstoke Canal was jointly acquired by Hampshire and Surrey County Councils in … Read More
Surrey “relay” car thieves sent down
Four members of an organised crime group (OCG) responsible for the theft of 53 high value vehicles in Surrey and the South-East have been sentenced to a total of 12.5 … Read More
Chinn up for women
On International Women’s Day (Friday 8th March) and Epsom and Ewell’s association with the struggle for equal rights for women through the actions and death of Emily Davison, local Labour … Read More
Mixed reaction to Hunt’s budget in Surrey
In a significant development outlined in today’s Spring Budget, Surrey MP and Chancellor Jeremy Hunt confirmed the Surrey County Deal agreement, heralding a new era of devolution for Surrey County … Read More