Change to The Betfred Derby Draw
The Betfred Derby will become a 72-hour declaration race in 2025 for the first time in its 245-year history, The Jockey Club has announced today. In an historic move, the world’s most famous Flat race – which was first staged in 1780 and is one of the five Betfred British
King’s Award For Surrey Hills Radio
Surrey Hills Community Radio, based in Leatherhead, was presented with The King’s Award for Voluntary Service at a celebration evening on Monday (28th April) —the highest honour a voluntary group can receive in the UK and the equivalent to an MBE for a group of volunteers. The Award presentation was
Proposals Outlining Plans for Surrey
On Tuesday 29th April 2025, district and borough councils have published proposals for local government reorganisation on their websites, to be debated at Council meetings across Surrey in the coming days. Final proposals will be submitted to the Government by 9th May 2025. Eight of the eleven district and borough
PAW Patrol-Themed Land Opening Spring 2026
Leading UK family theme park, Chessington World of Adventures, has announced a major new partnership with Paramount Location-Based Experiences and global preschool powerhouse, PAW Patrol, produced by Spin Master Entertainment. The London attraction will launch a themed, immersive land comprising four thrilling rides -including an entry-level ‘my first rollercoaster’ –
Bishop of Guildford to join thrill seekers in Leap of Faith
Bishop of Guildford to join thrill seekers in a Leap of Faith to raise funds for Guildford Cathedral’s vital work Guildford Cathedral is calling on adventurers to take part in its thrilling Daring Descent on Saturday 14 June 2025, an exciting fundraising event aimed at supporting the Cathedral’s vital upkeep
Happy Birthday Vampire Ride at CWOA
UN-BITE-LIEVABLE! VAMPIRE ROLLER COASTER AT CHESSINGTON WORLD OF ADVENTURES CELEBRATES 35 YEARS. Chessington World of Adventures is celebrating 35 thrilling years of its legendary Vampire roller coaster by giving away a fang-tastic 100 fast tracks! Fast track passes – worth £60 per person – will be awarded to the best-dressed
News Community Sports Centre at Reigate Grammar School
We are thrilled to share an exciting new project that will enhance student life and shape the future of sport and activity at Reigate Grammar School for generations to come. After receiving planning approval, we are moving forward with the design and build of a new, state-of-the-art sport and activity centre – The Andy Paul Sport and
Nescot graduate on road to WorldSkills Shanghai
Melissa Barretto, a skilled Professional Cookery Diploma graduate from North East Surrey College of Technology (Nescot), is setting out on a journey of a lifetime, in an intrepid bid to do the UK proud on the international stage at the next WorldSkills Competition. Known as the ‘skills olympics’, it will
Citizens Advice takes energy advice out to the community
Citizens Advice Epsom & Ewell takes energy advice out to the community Citizens Advice Epsom & Ewell (CAEE) is reaching out to the community to inform residents in the borough how to manage energy in the home efficiently. Three locations have been secured where visitors can meet with CAEE advisers
Council Approves Proposed Local Government Reorganisation
Epsom & Ewell Borough Council approves joint interim proposal for local government reorganisation and votes in favour of three unitary councils for Surrey The interim proposal outlines a shared vision for Surrey, with options to split Surrey into two or three unitary councils following reorganisation. Currently there is a two-tier
Author and Zoologist Jane Wilson-Howarth returns to Nescot
North East Surrey College of Technology (Nescot) welcomed Jane Wilson-Howarth, world renowned physician, author, zoologist and an authority on travel health to the college yesterday. Jane inspired and motivated our learners with two very special talks about her journey as a published writer, and her love for animals in her
Epsom & Ewell Borough Council submits Local Plan
Epsom & Ewell Borough Council has submitted the borough’s Local Plan to Government for Public Examination by the Planning Inspectorate. Submission at this time ensures that the Local Plan will be inspected according to the December 2023 National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF). Public examination of the Local Plan by an