Epsom Guardian

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 08:03:22 +0000
LIVE updates as 'track fault' causes SEVERE Elizabeth line delays
A track fault on the Elizabeth line has resulted in "severe delays" between Paddington and Heathrow Terminals.

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0000
I went to London's Designer Outlet and bagged some huge Christmas bargains
Armed with a strict budget and a long wish list I visited the London Designer Outlet in Wembley Park - and as well as bagging Christmas bargains I even met Santa

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
The booming shopping centre in Epsom with sweet shops and big plans ahead
Every time I walk through Ashley Centre's doors, I’m reminded why this hub has managed to hold its ground.

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Boy, 15, stabbed to death in Islington second youngest killed in London this year
A 15-year-old boy stabbed to death in Islington is the second youngest to be killed with a knife in London during 2025.

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 09:59:25 +0000
Royal Mail, Evri, DPD and Parcelforce Christmas 2025 posting deadlines revealed
Royal Mail, Evri, DPD and Parcelforce have shared their latest recommended posting dates for your post to arrive in time for Christmas

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 07:32:37 +0000
Royal Mail warns these UK postcodes may not receive mail deliveries 6 days a week
Royal Mail has issued an important update for customers this week, relating to the frequency of mail deliveries - is your postcode affected?

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 19:30:00 +0000
Boy stabbed to death and teen fighting for life in stabbings hour apart in London
A teenager has died and another one is fighting for his life after two horrific knife attacks across two parts of London in less than nine hours.

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 18:00:00 +0000
All the Christmas concerts at London's most iconic concert hall
The Kensington concert venue puts on an annual feast of entertainment and is the most iconic place to enjoy a Christmas concert

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 14:31:13 +0000
Woman, 39, found dead inside property in London
Police are have launched a murder investigation into the death of a woman found dead inside a property in London.

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 17:47:40 +0000
Croydon man among group found guilty of kidnapping and torturing man
Five people have been found guilty of crimes linked to the torture and kidnap of a man from Dorking.

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 10:50:10 +0000
Busy central London road remains shut days after gas leak sees hundreds evacuated
New Bridge Street, in Blackfriars, remains partly closed after hundreds of people were evacuated from the area due to a gas leak.

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 08:26:08 +0000
Central and Northern lines severely delayed in rush hour
The Central and Northern lines were severely delayed today (December 10) during the morning rush hour today (December 11).

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Kingston Council leader reflects on 'year of delivery' in 2025
As we come to the end of the year, I’m proud to say that 2025 has been a year of delivery at Kingston Council - delivery for residents and communities across the borough, despite the stark financial challenges faced by most local authorities.

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Celebrities including Lorraine Kelly pay moving tribute to St Helier NHS staff
The TV presenter praised the compassion of NHS workers, sharing her personal connection to St George’s as staff and teams were recognised across 13 categories.

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Full list of all the London Underground lines and stations closed this weekend
Check the London Underground, Overground, and Elizabeth Line closures this weekend (December 12-14) and don't be caught out.

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Are there dangerous sharks lurking in the River Thames? What you need to know
Discover what types of sharks live in the River Thames and why ZSL is helping them live in the London landmark.

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 09:58:10 +0000
Channel 4 confirms 2 Hollywood stars will join Celebrity Gogglebox line-up this week
Channel 4 has announced two Hollywood stars have joined the Stand Up To Cancer Celebrity Gogglebox special this week (December 12)

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 09:58:38 +0000
When to get yellow sticker Christmas bargains: Lidl, Aldi, M&S, Tesco and Sainsbury's
Bargain hunters who leave their festive food shopping until Christmas Eve can save a packet, say experts, but are you brave enough to risk bare shelves?

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 09:57:45 +0000
Which? says EasyJet, Ryanair and Wizz Air 'deserve to be called out' over bag issue
Analysis of cabin bag prices charged by three budget airlines found their lowest advertised rates were not available in the vast majority of cases.

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 09:57:23 +0000
Amazon stops sale of product over fire and electrocution risk as shoppers warned
Amazon halts sales of JOYINLED Mini LED Spotlight in UK after fire and electric shock risks flagged by safety watchdog

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 19:30:00 +0000
Teen fighting for life and boy, 15, stabbed to death in HORROR 24 hours across London
A horror 24-hours across London has seen two people stabbed with one of the victims a 15-year-old boy left dead.

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 15:37:00 +0000
Man arrested after trespasser found on Overground tracks causing SEVERE delays
A man has been arrested after a trespasser was found on the tracks near Dalston Kingsland station.

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 15:02:55 +0000
Increased police presence after man stabbed to death near Ewell pub
There will be an increased police presence in Ewell after a man was found stabbed to death next to a pub.

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 14:00:00 +0000
Pop legend Robert Smith reveals epic line up for Teenage Cancer Trust gigs
The Cure's Robert Smith has announced the Royal Albert Hall line-up with My Bloody Valentine Elbow, Mogwai, Manic Street Preachers, Garbage and Wolf Alice.

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 11:35:58 +0000
'Trespasser on tracks' causes SEVERE delays on Overground: Recap
The Mildmay and Windrush lines both experienced severe delays due to a trespasser on the tracks.

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0000
UK's most accessible shopping centres revealed, study ranks top 25
With festive spending about to surge, millions of people will be heading into shopping centres for gifts, gatherings and seasonal events.

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 09:56:00 +0000
'Ridiculous' new six-person Christmas jumper to keep London pub-goers warm
Southern Comfort has launched a six-person Christmas jumper, “The Big Comfort,” designed to keep London revellers warm outside pubs, offering a quirky group-hug experience.

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 09:32:12 +0000
The Kingston school where students have published an 'incredible' novel
Years 6–8 pupils have written and released Half Human: The Prison Key, a collaborative novel exploring identity and adventure, now available on Amazon and Blackwell’s.

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 08:19:49 +0000
Man dies after stabbing near pub in Ewell
A man has died following a stabbing near a pub in Ewell.

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 07:50:34 +0000
Roads closed after man in 20s stabbed to death near pub in Ewell
A road is closed following a fatal stabbing near a pub in Ewell. Live updates here.

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 07:28:43 +0000
Elizabeth line suspended and FIVE others delayed in morning chaos
The Elizabeth line has been suspended as many other lines face delays this morning. Live updates here.

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
The unknown London Underground rule that could leave you with a hefty fine
If you break the London Underground rule on the maximum journey time, you could be left with a big fine.

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 15:52:26 +0000
Fast food chain Leon to close restaurants and cut jobs after Asda 'destroyed' brand
Popular fast food chain Leon has said it plans to close some of its restaurants and cut jobs after appointing administrators.

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 13:13:33 +0000
'Devastated' fans and fellow authors pay tribute to Sophie Kinsella following death
Author Sophie Kinsella, known for her bestselling Shopaholic book series, has died at the age of 55 and tributes have flooded in following the news.

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 13:12:15 +0000
Sophie Kinsella's heart breaking last social media post in tribute to Jilly Cooper
Sophie Kinsella, real name Madeleine Sophie Wickham, was best known for her bestselling Shopaholic book series.

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 13:33:37 +0000
How to read Sophie Kinsella's bestselling Shopaholic book series in order
Sophie Kinsella's bestselling Shopaholic series features nine books - this is the order to read them in.

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 13:01:04 +0000
'Our hearts are breaking' - Author Sophie Kinsella dies aged 55, her family confirms
Author Sophie Kinsella, known for her bestselling Shopaholic book series made into 2009 film Confessions Of A Shopaholic, has died at the age of 55

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 12:35:43 +0000
Morrisons confirms axing of Christmas staple from cafes after more than 20 years
Morrisons has confirmed it is not offering its Christmas dinner in cafes for 2025.

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 12:35:13 +0000
'The best' Coke flavour discontinued in 2024 returns to UK (but there's a catch)
Coca-Cola Cherry Vanilla Coke was discontinued in the UK in September 2024, but it has been spotted in the UK again - here's where to find it.

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 09:29:16 +0000
All 17 places where there is a massive crackdown on 'dodgy’ Amazon Fire sticks
There is a full-scale crackdown on ‘dodgy’ Amazon Fire TV sticks in these 17 UK areas.

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 08:26:20 +0000
Virgin Media customers get 2 extra channels totally free - see what they are
See the two extra channels Virgin Media 02 customers have been given for free this week.

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 19:53:36 +0000
Police shut off busy Ewell road after major incident
Police have shut off a busy road in Ewell following a major police investigation on Kingston Road.

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 15:39:28 +0000
‘AVOID area' warning as buildings evacuated after gas leak in central London road
Firefighters have warned the public to "avoid" a busy central London road in Blackfriars after reports of a gas leak.

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 14:36:11 +0000
Buildings evacuated after gas leak in central London
London Fire Brigade are responding to reports of a gas leak in New Bridge Street, Blackfriars.

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 14:08:59 +0000
Man suffering with long-term chemical burn after squirted on the face at Blackfriars
A man has been left with long-term chemical burns after being squirted with a substances in the eyes in Blackfriars station.

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 11:22:42 +0000
Trains face 'major disruption' at busy London station after points failure
Trains at a busy London train station face major disruption with hour delays and cancellations expected. Live updates here.

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 11:13:15 +0000
Two charged after pepper spray and robbery incident at Heathrow Airport
Two men have been charged with robbery and administering a noxious substance after more than 20 people were affected by pepper spray at Heathrow Airport.

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 14:43:37 +0000
'I only had 42 hours in Barcelona-but the new Moxy hotel made every minute count'
Landing in Barcelona from London for a short but packed 42 hours, I wasn’t expecting the trip to feel like a proper escape.

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 07:25:16 +0000
Four TfL lines face severe delays or no trains
Four TfL lines are facing severe delays or are suspended. Live updates here.

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
The unwritten rules of the London Underground that should never be broken
Have you broken one of the unwritten rules of the London Underground? You might want to double-check this list.

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