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Colombo Kitchen

Review – Colombo Kitchen

At the top of Worcester Park Central Road is the Colombo Kitchen, which offers a vibrant introduction to authentic Sri Lankan cuisine — perfect for anyone like me trying it for the very first time. We started with a sharing platter. This consisted of 2 Vadai, a spiced, doughnut-shaped fritters

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Brooklands to celebrate centenary of Britain's very first Grand Prix

Brooklands to celebrate centenary of first Grand Prix

Britain’s very first Grand Prix was staged at Brooklands, the birthplace of British motorsport, in 1926. Now, celebrating this year’s centenary in spectacular style, the award-winning Brooklands Museum is staging a very special event on Saturday 8 August – 100 years to the day after the original race was held.

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Primark

Primark reveals official opening date for Epsom

Primark will open the doors of its new store at Epsom’s The Ashley Centre on Wednesday, 25 March at 10am, taking over the former House of Fraser unit. To mark the moment, the first customers and loyal Primark fans will be welcomed by a live DJ. The new store will

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Mole Valley Housing Team Receives High Praise

Epsom & Ewell Council Approves Final Budget

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

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Entries invited for Epsom and Ewell Town Twinning Association’s Cyril Frazer Award 2026

Entries invited for Cyril Frazer Award 2026

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

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Swap Screens for Laughter, Adventure & Magic at Hobbledown This February Half-Term!

Swap Screens for Adventure & Magic at Hobbledown

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!

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Stay for the night, Play for the year

Stay for the night, Play for the year

STAY FOR A NIGHT, PLAY FOR A YEAR! SHORT BREAKS BOOKED IN FEBRUARY UNLOCK ENTRY TO 20 UK MERLIN ENTERTAINMENTS’ ATTRACTIONS Book between 3rd February and 1st March 2026* to turn a short break stay into a year of adventure with an Essential Merlin Annual Pass (MAP) for every guest Valid for

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Dame Prue Leith meets future chefs and students at Nescot

Dame Prue Leith meets future chefs and students at Nescot

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

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Witness Appeal

Witness appeal following serious collision in Epsom

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,

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Festival of Friendship

Festival of Friendship

Epsom and Ewell Borough Council Announces First-Ever Festival of Friendship – Ukraine From 27 January to 1 February, Epsom and Ewell Borough Council is proud to partner with Epsom and Ewell Refugee Network, Epsom Library, and Epsom Picturehouse to host the borough’s first Festival of Friendship – Ukraine. This week-long

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Baby Capybara Born at Hobbledown Epsom

Baby Capybara Born at Hobbledown

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

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Brooklands Museum’s 2026 Events

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

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