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Epsom & Ewell Borough Council Approves Final Budget Ahead of Transition to East Surrey Council On Tuesday 10th February evening, councillors agreed to approve Epsom & Ewell Borough Council’s budget for 2026/27. This will be the final budget prior to Epsom & Ewell Borough Council dissolving and the new East

The Epsom and Ewell Town-Twinning Association is delighted to invite applications for this year’s Cyril Frazer Award. The Cyril Frazer Award was set up as a memorial to Cyril Frazer, who died in 2016. He was the Mayor of Epsom and Ewell when it was first twinned with Chantilly in

Swap Screens for Laughter, Adventure & Magic at Hobbledown This February Half-Term! With February half-term around the corner, it’s time to swap screens for adventure, laughter, and a sprinkle of magic! Families are looking for ways to keep kids active, happy, and entertained – and Hobbledown has it all covered!

Dame Prue Leith DBE visited students at Nescot College in Epsom today to share her experience, expertise and enthusiasm with students, including the next generation of culinary talent. Prue, a chef, author and founder of Leiths Education, as well as a broadcaster and former judge on ‘The Great British Bake

Surrey Police are appealing for witnesses following a serious collision in Epsom this morning (Wednesday, 21 January). Officers were called to the High Street shortly before 7.30am following reports of a collision involving the driver of a silver Ford Fiesta and a pedestrian. The pedestrian, a man in his 70s,

Hobbledown is delighted to announce the arrival of a brand-new baby capybara, born just nine days before Christmas. The baby, affectionately named ‘Spud’ due to their striking resemblance to a potato, was born last Wednesday to first-time parents Puffin and Robin. Both mum and dad are doing a fantastic job

2026 marks the 100th anniversary of Britain’s 1st Grand Prix, held at Brooklands Race Circuit. It will be a year of celebrations, including a special event on 8 August 2026, to honour the speed, passion and heritage at the original home of British motorsport. Alongside the centenary celebrations the Museum’s

The Jockey Club today announces a number of significant changes to the Betfred Derby Festival at Epsom Downs Racecourse, on and off the track. As part of a project to reinvigorate the world’s most famous race, a host of enhancements will be introduced in 2026, ranging from alterations to the

Epsom & Ewell Borough Council has voted to proceed to the second stage of its community governance review (CGR). The next CGR consultation, running from 16 December 2025 until 1 February 2026, will ask residents if they want two new community councils – Epsom Community Council and Ewell Community Council.

Surrey Police have launched a murder investigation following the death of a man in Ewell on Tuesday 9th December.   Police were called to The Wheatsheaf in Kingston Road around 3.30pm following reports that a man with serious injuries had been found in an alleyway next to the pub.