Epsom Guardian
Sat, 17 Jan 2026 09:16:05 +0000LIVE updates as emergency services block trains to London Euston
Emergency services are dealing with an incident between Milton Keynes Central and London Euston. Follow our blog for live updates.
Sat, 17 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Why this London town is the best place to live if you are under 35 years old
The London town of Walthamstow has been named among the best places to live if you are under 35 years old. Find out why.
Sat, 17 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Where to eat in London this Valentine’s Day, from fondue pizza to spice
London restaurants are offering romantic Valentine’s Day deals, from sharing boards and fondue pizzas to spicy tasting menus and riverside fine dining.
Sat, 17 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Iconic London Zoo celebrates 200 years but how did it start?
We look back on the history of London Zoo, which celebrates its 200th birthday this year.
Fri, 16 Jan 2026 16:06:05 +0000Shocking pictures show lorry fire on M25 as ‘whole vehicle’ goes up in flames
Shocking pictures show an inferno that has overcome a lorry and brought the M25 to a standstill.
Fri, 16 Jan 2026 15:00:00 +0000The school where pupils raise funds for veterans care home
Southborough High School pupils in Surbiton join the 10km London Winter Walk to raise funds for Royal Star & Garter, supporting local veterans.
Fri, 16 Jan 2026 15:15:00 +0000Body of man found in Surrey field by member of the public
A man has died following the discovery of a body in Surrey this week.
Fri, 16 Jan 2026 10:00:00 +0000Inspiring excellence: Head Debbie Picton’s vision for SWPS
We speak to the head of Sir William Perkins’s School, Ms Debbie Picton, about her journey in education.
Fri, 16 Jan 2026 10:16:24 +0000Person dies after being hit by train on London Euston station line
A person has died after being hit by a train on the London Euston station line.
Fri, 16 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000The 'wonderful' London hidden gem cafe in a 'beautiful' park with a river
Hollyhock Cafe in London has been described as a wonderful hidden gem cafe with stunning views.
Fri, 16 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Wheelchair users urged to join group giving them direct say in shaping services
Wheelchair users UK-wide invited to join the first national Wheelchair Collective council, shaping NHS wheelchair services.
Fri, 16 Jan 2026 16:37:20 +0000I did The Traitors Live Experience in Covent Garden - and here’s what I thought
THE Traitors has to be one of the greatest reality TV shows ever created. Scheming, lying and betrayal are practically encouraged, and the London live experience delivers exactly that energy.
Fri, 16 Jan 2026 15:01:58 +0000Motorists will drive the equivalent of 63 laps around earth in their lifetime
Motorists will drive the equivalent of 63 laps around earth in their lifetime, according to a study.
Fri, 16 Jan 2026 14:59:50 +0000Athlete Lily Smith performed a balance beam routine 52 stories above street level
Thrill-seeking athlete Lily Smith has performed a daring balance beam routine 52 stories above street level.
Fri, 16 Jan 2026 13:43:13 +0000HMRC handing out fines for Vinted and eBay sellers this January says tax expert
Vinted, eBay and Etsy sellers are at risk of going under criminal investigation as HMRC invests an extra £40m to find tax avoiders who are not reporting their profits
Fri, 16 Jan 2026 13:42:45 +0000Starbucks viral Bearista cup that hit UK stores today already £650 on eBay
Starbucks glass Bearista cups hit the UK today and some are already for sale on eBay for more than £650, with 'loads' on Vinted for more than £100
Thu, 15 Jan 2026 15:46:35 +0000Police ‘had contact with man’ night before he was found dead outside Surrey home
An investigation is set to be launched by the IOPC following the death of a man in Guildford, after it was revealed he had been in touch with police prior.
Thu, 15 Jan 2026 15:00:00 +0000Epsom dance team believed to be first to qualify for Dance World Cup
Epsom’s Charmille Dance Collective will represent Team England at the 2026 Dance World Cup in Dublin - the first Epsom team to qualify for this global event.
Thu, 15 Jan 2026 15:03:52 +0000Search for 'good samaritan' believed to have helped man later found dead in Surrey
Police looking to establish the events before a man's death in Guildford wish to speak to a good samaritan.
Thu, 15 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000'My neighbours and me started a Tube tradition that spread around the world'
Poems on the Underground has been a part of the Tube in London for 40 years and spread globally - here's how it was started by neighbours in north London.
Thu, 15 Jan 2026 11:27:39 +0000London-bound road shut for over nine hours after three horses die in crash
Three horses have died after a crash on a London-bound road in Surrey.
Thu, 15 Jan 2026 10:01:02 +0000Fundraiser for boy, 18, stabbed to death in Feltham who was 'loved so deeply'
A fundraiser has been set up in the memory of an 18-year-old boy stabbed to death in Feltham this week.
Thu, 15 Jan 2026 09:36:50 +0000Three horses killed in lorry crash on London-bound road
Three horses have reportedly died in a London-bound crash today (January 15) on the A3.
Thu, 15 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000London Underground closures to know before you travel this weekend
Check the London Underground, Overground, and Elizabeth Line closures this weekend (January 16 to 18) and don't be caught out.
Thu, 15 Jan 2026 06:58:16 +0000Elon Musk’s X restricts Grok photo editing after concerns over sexualised images
Elon Musk’s X has restricted AI image editing after Ofcom launches UK probe into Grok chatbot generating sexualised images of women and children.
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 17:30:11 +0000Boy, 18, dies and woman 'stabbed multiple times' in horrific acts across London
A boy has died and a woman has been stabbed after brutal acts of violence in the space of two days across London.
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 10:21:31 +0000TSB, First Direct, HSBC, Lloyds, Nationwide and Santander all offering cash to switch
TSB, First Direct, HSBC, Lloyds, Nationwide, and Santander are so keen to take on new customers that they are all offering a cash incentive this month, up to £750
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 10:18:34 +0000The rare Royal Mint 50p coin sitting in your change that could be worth £125
The 50 pence piece has become the most valued and collected coin in the UK, with many collectable designs
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 06:30:25 +0000Labour Government U-turns on plans to introduce compulsory digital ID for UK workers
Labour has appeared to scrap plans for a compulsory digital ID in the UK, focusing instead on mandatory digital right-to-work checks after criticism.
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0000Council to support residents in careers and improving skills
Supporting residents into work and empowering people across the borough to improve their skills and open up future job opportunities is a big focus for Kingston in 2026.
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 18:03:05 +0000Overground suspended due to 'police investigation at train station'
An Overground line is suspended for police to carry out an investigation. Live updates here.
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 16:27:27 +0000Boy, 18, stabbed to death in busy London road named by locals for first time
An 18-year-old boy stabbed to death in Feltham has been named in tributes shared online.
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 14:40:19 +0000Is X down? Thousands report outage with social media app
Thousands have reported issues with the social media app X, seeing questions if the app is down.
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 12:14:18 +0000Man 'sexually assaults member of staff' in Liverpool Street station
A man reportedly sexually assaulted a member of staff in Liverpool Street station near the ticket barrier.
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 11:36:51 +0000Woman 'sexually assaulted' while walking up stairs in Euston station
A woman has reportedly been sexually assaulted in Euston as she was walking up stairs in the station.
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 11:35:29 +0000Boy, 18, dies in stabbing near high street with three arrested
We are bringing live updates after an 18-year-old boy was fatally stabbed near a high street in West London.
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 07:22:11 +0000Boy, 18, dies in hospital after stabbing in Feltham
An 18-year-old boy has died following a stabbing near Feltham High Street.
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000'Creative' and 'pedigree' spot named the coolest postcode in London for 2026
The coolest postcodes to live in for 2026 have been named, with London's Poplar among the UK's top picks.
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 17:12:47 +0000Is Reddit down right now? Thousands flock to DownDetector amid outage reports
Reddit users have reported an outage on the social media site this afternoon (January 13) and the issue is being investigated.
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 12:06:18 +0000Royal Mint shares new 50p coin in ‘fitting tribute’ to mark significant anniversary
The Royal Mint has announced a new 50p coin celebrating Concorde to mark 50 years since the aircraft’s first commercial flight
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 12:06:47 +0000Sky issues new 'dodgy' Fire Stick warning as it works on 'significant' crackdown
But Sky has warned Illegal TV Fire Sticks and/or ‘dodgy boxes’ users that it is taking "significant" action to ensure its content remains protected.
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 06:40:57 +0000Making AI-generated sexual images without consent now illegal in UK amid Grok AI row
The Government will make the making of AI-generated sexual images without consent a criminal offence. Ofcom is probing X and Grok AI amid new abuse laws.
Mon, 12 Jan 2026 19:14:29 +0000High street in west London closed by police after 'serious incident'
A busy high street in west London is closed by police following a "serious" incident. Live updates here.
Mon, 12 Jan 2026 16:39:26 +0000Police search for group of teens after man injured in Epsom robbery
Police are appealing for a group of teenagers to come forward after a man was left with injuries following a robbery in Epsom.
Mon, 12 Jan 2026 15:03:41 +0000'I interviewed the Prime Minister in IKEA about parental leave and town centres'
It’s not every day you’re interviewing the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom about Swedish meatballs, parental leave and the future of Croydon.
Mon, 12 Jan 2026 13:57:12 +0000Person in hospital with serious injuries after being hit by train on London line
A person is in hospital with serious injuries after being hit by a train on a line to London.
Mon, 12 Jan 2026 12:43:46 +0000Trains cancelled on major London line after person hit by train
A person has been hit by a train with services to London facing major delays or cancellations. Live updates here.
Mon, 12 Jan 2026 16:48:01 +0000Royal Mail announces major change across UK to 'make life easier' for customers
Royal Mail and Post Office have joined forces to introduce 24/7 parcel lockers across the UK.
Mon, 12 Jan 2026 10:07:02 +0000ITV forced to postpone new series of Love Island: All Stars as villa evacuated
ITV has been forced to postpone the start of Love Island: All Stars series 3 after the villa was evacuated due to “ongoing wildfires”.
Mon, 12 Jan 2026 10:06:23 +0000Virgin Media O2 offering £100s for old gaming consoles like PlayStation and Xbox
Virgin Media O2 is offering up to £160 for old gaming consoles, including PlayStation and Xbox, through its O2 Recycle scheme - here's how to claim.