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Epsom & Ewell

Epsom & Ewell is the smallest of Surrey's 11 boroughs and districts, but the main town itself is known worldwide for the running of the famous Derby at Epsom Downs Racecourse. The Clock Tower stands in the town centre, and with the Epsom Playhouse, Ashley Centre, Bourne Hall Museum and the University for the Creative Arts campus all nearby.

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Bookham petrol station robber threatened Surrey shopkeeper with bamboo cane
Crime
The 37-year-old, from Epsom, has now been sentenced following the incident - which saw him try to steal lottery tickets and tobacco
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The 20 Surrey schools that need to improve in 2023
Education
Ofsted inspectors hand out a grade three mark when it is judged that the overall effectiveness of a school "requires improvement"
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Surrey housing estate used to be psychiatric hospital where Ronnie Kray was patient
Epsom
A series of five hospitals were built in Epsom more than a century ago that treated thousands of patients over the years
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Memories of life in Surrey during the 'extraordinary' Big Freeze of 1962-63
Weather
The unsparing winter 60 years ago was one of coldest ever recorded in the UK
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Met Police officer from Surrey accused of rape is granted bail
Ashtead
Police Constable Rupert Edwards is accused of carrying out one of the alleged attacks in Epsom
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Full list of Ofsted outstanding primary schools in Surrey ahead of applications deadline
Education
Surrey boasts some brilliant schools with amazing Ofsted reports, including areas such as Guildford, Reigate and Farnham
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The number of people in Surrey who want face masks to be made mandatory again
NHS
Some Surrey residents want the return of face masks amid rising Strep A, flu and Covid-19 transmissions
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FOUND: Search for missing Epsom man last seen leaving the pub
Epsom
Tom was last seen yesterday evening
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The Surrey borough with the most dog attacks - and how many dogs have been put down
Surrey Police
Over 2,000 attacks were recorded over a five period with dozens of dogs seized for being out of control, aggressive or dangerous
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Surrey foodbank demand almost doubles as cost of living takes its toll
Epsom
"Some people are already living close to their capacity"
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Epsom Pantry is the Surrey foodbank that offers more than just groceries
Epsom
The Pantry is open four times a week and people do not have to be referred to go here
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Changes to bin collections in Surrey over the New Year 2023
Environment
Must read updates to changes of bin collections in Surrey in the New Year
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King's New Year's Honours list 2023: inspirational Surrey people named including rock music legend Brian May
New Year
People from Esher, Leatherhead and Woking have been named on the New Year's Honours List
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Headley Heath visitors spot 'suspicious' men thought to have a weapon
Surrey Police
Visitors to the National Trust Headley Heath are being warned to remain vigilant
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We visited Tadworth warm bank where girl, 12, 'spent her pocket money in Asda on food parcels'
Tadworth
Tadworth’s Merland Rise church is home to a weekly food bank and warm hub
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Met Office verdict on date and time big freeze ends freezing temperatures in Surrey
Weather
The chilly weather will thaw out as early as the beginning of next week - with temperatures rising as high as 12C in some parts of the county on Monday
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Mike Ashley-owned Guildford Sports Direct gym shuts down with less than a day's warning
Guildford
The Sports Direct gym had hundreds of members, who were notified that they would not be able to return
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People in Epsom vow they 'won't stand by' and let 'luxury homes' replace green belt
Epsom and Ewell Borough Council
Epsom and Ewell Borough Council said the draft plan is still being developed
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Map including Surrey shows where scarlet fever is hitting county and UK hardest
Surrey
Dr Colin Brown, deputy director of the UKHSA, has moved to reassure parents after it was confirmed that 15 children have died of invasive Strep A
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Surrey borough where children under 10 years old commit the most crime
Crime
Common assault was the most common crime committed in the county over the past five years
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CCTV appeal after number of attempted burglaries in Epsom
Epsom
Police are looking for a man they believe may be able to help with their enquiries
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Reigate Pret set to open as chain takes over former Barclays site
Reigate
The building in the High Street has been unused since January when the bank closed its doors after customer numbers dropped
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Surrey's quietest train station used by just 33 people a day
Traffic and Travel
Just two stations in the county make the top 100 list across the UK and only eight stations in the county say more than one million people pass through the barriers in a year
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Day by day forecast for snow and sleet in Surrey two weeks before Christmas
Weather
Find out if and when your town is set to see some Christmas magic - also known as snow
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