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Calls For GP’s to be exempt from National Insurance Increase

Helen Maguire Calls for Urgent Reversal of National Insurance Hike that could put over 35,000 GP appointments at risk in Surrey  According to the latest analysis, a rise in employers’ National Insurance contributions announced in the recent Budget could put 35,357 GP appointments at risk in Surrey. In response, Helen Maguire, MP for

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Leatherhead High Street

Possible Business Improvement District (BID) For Leatherhead

Mole Valley District Council funds viability study into Leatherhead Business Improvement District (BID). On Wednesday 13 November 2024, businesses in Leatherhead are invited to The Leatherhead Theatre to have their say on the proposed idea of a Business Improvement District (BID) for Leatherhead town centre.   The event is being

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Epsom Machete Attacker Jailed For Six Years

A man has been sentenced to six years in prison after a pair of knifepoint robberies in Epsom & Ewell last December.  Anthony Akinniranye, 20 (DOB: 01/04/2004), of Manor Green Road, Epsom, pleaded guilty to the two offences from December 2023, the first of which took place just two days

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Dog Walking Licensing Scheme for Nonsuch Park

Local Councils approve new Dog Walking Licensing Scheme for Nonsuch Park The Nonsuch Park Joint Management Committee has voted to launch a 12-month pilot Commercial Dog Walking Licensing Scheme in Nonsuch Park, starting in April 2025, following a consultation with the public and dog walkers. The licensing scheme will bring

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Epsom & St Helier

Over ÂŁ150 million needed for Epsom & St Helier

Over ÂŁ150 million worth of repairs needed as Epsom & Ewell MP Helen Maguire calls for urgent investment at the Budget for Epsom & St Helier Hospital Latest NHS data reveals that Epsom and St. Helier University hospitals need more than ÂŁ150 million in repairs. MP Helen Maguire calls for

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Happy Birthday Fuego

Happy Birthday Fuego

Fuego by Fenwick is celebrating it’s first year of opening. We were lucky to be invited to the opening and try their wonderful menu read our review HERE. So we were delighted to be invited back to try their new Autumn menu. Fuego by Fenwick brings the best of the

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Epsom Downs Derby

Jim Allen New Manager at Epsom Downs

The Jockey Club today announces that Jim Allen has been appointed General Manager of Epsom Downs Racecourse. An alumni of the BHA Graduate Scheme in 1997, Allen brings a wealth of experience to the role. His early career involved the successful management of two UK racecourses, Huntingdon and Sedgefield, before

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Liberal democrat helen maguire wins historic victory in epsom & ewell And calls on labour to support political reform

Helen Maguire MP First 100 days

100 days since her election win – Helen Maguire says the health service is “top priority”  Epsom & Ewell MP, Helen Maguire has marked her 100th day in office with Healthcare and Hospitals in Epsom and Ewell at the top of her priority list. Maguire has campaigned to fight for better health services with the building of

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Ashley Centre car park

Upgrades to The Ashley Centre Car Park

Epsom & Ewell Borough Council are installing a new Auto Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) parking system at the Ashley Centre car park in Epsom town centre this month. Work will begin from 14 October and is expected to take three weeks to complete. The ANPR system will mean that car

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Surrey Council to tackle delivery drivers

Surrey Council Take Action To Tackle Delivery Drivers

Residents’ Association and Independents Group Councillor Steven McCormick’s Motion to tackle the problem of delivery drivers mounting and parking on the pavement was successfully passed at today’s Full Council meeting. Cllr McCormick raised the issue following the concerns raised by residents and pedestrians in High Street, Epsom, where up to

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The Venerable Robert (Bob) Cooper, Archdeacon of Sunderland has been appointed as the new Dean of Guildford

The New Dean of Guildford

Archdeacon of Sunderland appointed as new Dean of Guildford  On Thursday 3rd October The Venerable Robert (Bob) Cooper, Archdeacon of Sunderland has been appointed as the new Dean of Guildford, succeeding The Very Reverend Dianna Gwilliams who served in the role for a decade.  The official appointment which has been

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Howl’o’ween at Chessington World of Adventures

Howl’o’ween at Chessington World of Adventures

Howl’o’ween at Chessington World of Adventures is set to offer spooky fun for the whole family this Autumn, with spine-tingling adventures taking place on 5th to 6th and 12th to 13th October, as well as 19th October to 3rd November 2024. Britain’s biggest wildlife theme park is gearing up for

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