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urrey college hits the bullseye! Darts legends visit Nescot to prove that maths matters

Darts legends visit Nescot to prove that maths matters

Nescot (North East Surrey College of Technology) College in Epsom, Surrey welcomed a trio of darts legends and MC, Paul Starr to the college today to inspire students and encourage them to develop their mental maths skills.  Paul ‘The Asset’ Nicholson, Devon ‘The African Warrior’ Petersen and three-time darts World Champion

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Helen Maguire, MP for Epsom & Ewell, Champions Local Free Job Coaching by volunteers during her Stoneleigh Job Club Visit

MP visits Stoneleigh Job Club

Helen Maguire, MP for Epsom & Ewell, Champions Local Free Job Coaching by volunteers during her Stoneleigh Job Club visit  Stoneleigh Job Club was honoured to welcome Helen Maguire, MP for Epsom & Ewell, today. Her visit highlights our ongoing commitment to providing free and invaluable support to job seekers

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Businesses Invited to Free Climate Action Event to Cut Costs and Boost Sustainability

Businesses Invited to Free Climate Action Event

Mole Valley District Council (MVDC) is inviting local businesses to a free “Introduction to Climate Change & Carbon Emissions” event designed to help them reduce costs, improve efficiency, and build a more sustainable future. Taking place on Tuesday, 18 March, from 8.30am to 10.30am at the picturesque Hartsfield Manor, the

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Ukraine

3rd Anniversary of Ukraine War in Epsom Market Place Event

Epsom & Ewell Refugee Network (EERN) and Surrey Stands with Ukraine (SSWU) invite the community to a commemorative event marking the third anniversary of the war in Ukraine. The gathering will take place on Saturday 22nd February 2025, at 11am in Epsom Market Place in the presence of The Worshipful

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Oracle

The Oracle Group Supporting CRY

As National Heart Month kicks off this February, Epsom-based property PR agency, The Oracle Group is making a powerful commitment—announcing Cardiac Risk in the Young(CRY) as its official charity of the year for 2025. With a mission to prevent sudden cardiac deaths in young people through raising awareness, screening, and

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Epsom & Ewell Council sets a balanced budget for 2025/26

Epsom & Ewell Borough Council (EEBC) set its budget for 2025/26 Tuesday 11 February 2025, at a Full Council meeting. The council has agreed on a balanced budget without needing to draw from council reserves, despite a difficult climate. The council faces inflationary pressures, a rise in staffing costs owing

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animals MOT

Animals MOT

Chessington World of Adventures zoo animals receive ‘New Year Health MOT’ The ‘new year, new you’ health kicks are in full swing for many this January – and the 1,000 animals at Chessington World of Adventures Zoo are no exception. The Greater London zoo’s keepers have had a busy start

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Epsom & Ewell Borough Council kicks off 2,600-tree planting project

Council kicks off 2,600-tree planting project

On 7 January, Epsom & Ewell Borough Council began planting 2,600 trees at sites in Ewell Court Park, the Hogsmill Local Nature Reserve, London Road Recreation Ground, Long Grove Park, Manor Park and Poole Road Recreation Ground. This is part of the council’s Climate Change Action Plan and the first

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New artwork takes centre stage at Epsom Playhouse

New artwork takes centre stage at Epsom Playhouse

During January two new murals were completed at Epsom Playhouse. The murals are part of a series of vibrant public art installations across the borough. Championing the 40-year history of Epsom Playhouse, the large-scale mural in the theatre’s foyer showcases the variety and breadth of creative people who have contributed

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A3 Heathland Bridge

A3 Closure for UK’s First Heathland Bridge

This weekend, starting on the 17th January 2025 at 9pm, sees the installation of the new Cockrow Bridge on the A3 – the star bridge of the scheme and what will be the UK’s first heathland bridge. The restoration of rare heathland is one of the M25 Junction 10 project’s

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Surrey county council

Surrey’s Devolution Disagreement

On Tuesday, 7 January 2025, the Leaders of the 11 Surrey District & Borough Councils and the Leader of Surrey County Council met to discuss the English Devolution White Paper and what this would mean for the residents of Surrey. There was acknowledgement from all the Leaders that the central

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NHS Recovery Plan Announcement at Epsom Hospital

Helen Maguire, MP for Epsom and Ewell, Reacts to Major NHS Recovery Plan Announcement at Epsom Hospital MP for Epsom & Ewell, Helen Maguire, was delighted to see Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, and Health Secretary, Wes Streeting come to Epsom hospital (part of the Epsom & St Helier Trust) today

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