Epsom Guardian
Wed, 08 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100Hundreds unite in London for Moorfields Eye Charity fundraising walk
Nearly 600 people from the sight loss community have come together in London for Moorfields Eye Charity’s flagship fundraising walk, Eye to Eye, helping raise more than £91,000 so far to support breakthroughs in eye health and patient care
Tue, 07 Jul 2026 16:25:35 +0100Surrey man claimed sexual abuse survivor lied more than most children
A man from Surrey has been jailed for his sexual abuse of a girl.
Tue, 07 Jul 2026 14:54:12 +0100M25 hit with SEVERE delays after crash near Heathrow Airport
A crash on the M25 near Heathrow Airport has resulted in a lane closure and queueing traffic.
Tue, 07 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100Five Iron Golf is opening first simulator venue in London
Five Iron Golf is opening its first London venue in Broadgate as part of a £20 million UK expansion.
Tue, 07 Jul 2026 18:30:00 +0100UK film production company used in Barbie enters administration after 15 years
UK film production company, Mission Digital Ltd, whose credits include Project Hail Mary, Barbie, and Enola Holmes 2, has fallen into administration.
Tue, 07 Jul 2026 14:01:46 +0100Nigel Farage resigns as MP to trigger Clacton by-election amid donations row
Nigel Farage has resigned as MP for Clacton, triggering a by-election as he denies wrongdoing over allegations about financial support.
Tue, 07 Jul 2026 12:11:44 +0100Reform UK leader Nigel Farage to make statement on 'future in public life' today
Nigel Farage will be making a statement on his "future in public life" amid scrutiny over financial support given to him by a convicted fraudster.
Tue, 07 Jul 2026 10:48:50 +0100Nationwide, Barclays, HSBC, NatWest and Lloyds to change how they offer bank accounts
Barclays, HSBC, Lloyds and Nationwide have pledged changes after the FCA found some customers were not offered basic bank accounts.
Mon, 06 Jul 2026 15:34:00 +0100Duran Duran crown an afternoon of crowd-pleasing pop bangers in Hyde Park
A review of Duran Duran's headline performance at BST Hyde Park.
Mon, 06 Jul 2026 15:27:15 +0100Man, 51, taken to hospital with serious injuries following crash in national park
A 51-year-old man has been taken to hospital with serious injuries following a crash.
Mon, 06 Jul 2026 13:28:31 +0100Egyptian national living in London charged with rape and sexual assault near uni
A man has been charged with two counts of rape, two counts of attempted rape, and one count of sexual assault by penetration.
Mon, 06 Jul 2026 11:31:25 +0100Fan-favourite EastEnders star to return to soap three months after disappearing
Fan-favourite EastEnders character Ravi Gulati is set to make a return to the show later this month after disappearing three months ago.
Mon, 06 Jul 2026 11:03:48 +0100Boots launches new oral Wegovy weight loss pill from £79 as thousands sign up
Boots has launched the UK's first oral Wegovy weight loss pill from £79, with thousands already registering.
Sun, 05 Jul 2026 12:00:26 +0100Man left with serious injuries after racist attack in Leatherhead
Police are appealing for witnesses after a racially aggravated assault in Leatherhead left a man with serious injuries.
Sun, 05 Jul 2026 06:15:42 +0100BBC confirms Casualty and Heartbeat star will join EastEnders as new character
EastEnders will welcome a new character to Walford for a short stint on the BBC soap.
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 11:22:01 +0100Urgent witness appeal after woman raped in Surrey
Police have launched an appeal to find two women who may be key witnesses after a woman was raped in Surrey.
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 21:15:59 +0100McDonald's to axe 'ultimate' £3.69 item from UK menus in the coming days
McDonald's is set to axe its Vanilla Matcha Frappé from UK menus on July 13.
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 09:09:53 +0100Beauty retailer will open 17 high street stores after closing 150 in 2025 - full list
Bodycare has confirmed it will open 17 new stores - here is the full list which includes an opening date for July.
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 14:14:33 +0100Historic Ewell stepping stones set to be REMOVED from river after 40 years
The historic stepping stones in Ewell are set to be removed after councillors refused to take on liability for the crossing.
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 14:38:51 +0100Almost nine in 10 Brits have no idea where their energy bill spend goes
Almost nine in 10 Brits have no idea where their energy bill spend goes, according to research.
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 14:37:34 +0100Eight in 10 Brits are now actively tracking their health
Eight in 10 Brits are now actively tracking their health – from what they eat to how well they sleep and their heart rate.
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 13:32:32 +0100Britain's most iconic TV catchphrase has just become an unlikely club banger
Brits go meer-scatty for Joel Corry's new tune - after DJ transforms beloved 'simples' catchphrase into the song of the summer
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 12:57:11 +0100KFC rival reveals major UK expansion with new restaurants
ChicKing, established in Dubai in 2000, now operates more than 475 restaurants across more than 45 countries.
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 06:17:01 +0100UK airline that offered 200 flights per day to disappear for good after 29 years
Eastern Airways, which operated regional services from airports across the UK, entered administration at the end of last year.
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 14:19:06 +0100Boy, 15, arrested after girl raped at Surrey train station
A 15-year-old boy has been arrested after a girl was raped at Guildford train station.
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:52:24 +0100Teens found not guilty after fatal stabbing outside pub in Ewell
A teenage boy has been found not guilty of murder after a stabbing in Ewell.
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 10:42:51 +01002 Long Ditton homes could be replaced by 14‑flat apartment block
Here are the latest planning applications validated by Elmbridge Borough Council this week.
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 09:22:39 +0100How to secure Whatsapp username as new update rolling out to over 3 billion users
WhatsApp's new feature will mean you can message others without using phone numbers but through username.
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 09:22:09 +0100Tesco announces major change coming to 3,000 UK supermarkets
The scheme will eventually expand to around 3,000 Tesco stores nationwide over the next two years.
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 07:50:48 +0100Major high street chain announces social media return after vanishing in 2021
In 2021, Lush quit Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X (formerly Twitter), and Snapchat, taking what it called a "firm stand"
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 11:55:59 +0100LISTED: Popular 89-year-old bakery chain closes across Croydon, Sutton and Surrey
A bakery business dating back to the 1930s has announced the closure of all of its stores, with 14 branches across Croydon, Sutton and Surrey affected.
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100Ewell stepping stones face ‘uncertain future’ unless someone takes responsibility
High water levels over the stepping stones in Ewell have left the crossing still submerged and unsafe to use, with its future now in doubt.
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 10:57:27 +0100Council pledges to help residents find well-paid, meaningful work
Column: Meaningful, fairly paid work is the foundation for so much in life to enable people to financially support themselves.
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 12:26:55 +0100Halifax brand to vanish after 173 years as Lloyds confirms major banking overhaul
Lloyds Banking Group has confirmed the Halifax brand will be phased out. Here's what it means for your account, sort code, bank cards, branches and app.
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 06:25:18 +0100Kitchen firm to shut 15 stores around the UK in bid to prevent collapse
Magnet Kitchens has shared it will shut 15 stores around the UK in order to secure the group's future
Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:26:22 +0100M&S brings back school uniform sale - exact date to beat the back to school rush
Marks & Spencer is launching 20% off its entire school uniform range from July 2, in one of the biggest school uniform discounts of the summer.
Tue, 30 Jun 2026 13:17:10 +0100Van driver says he was blamed for motorway crash due to 'white van man' stereotype
Michael Hill feared he faced a costly blame battle until dashcam footage showed another motorist cut in front of him moments before an A12 crash.
Tue, 30 Jun 2026 10:37:44 +0100EastEnders star was close to 'nervous breakdown' as daughter rushed to hospital again
EastEnders star Natalie Cassidy said her nine-year-old daughter has broken her arm for a third time, just eight weeks after having metal removed from it.
Tue, 30 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0100Comedian Joe Lycett to open his own pub as part of brand new Channel 4 series
Comedian Joe Lycett is set to open his own pub as part of a new Channel 4 series.
Tue, 30 Jun 2026 06:47:58 +0100Notorious EastEnders villain returns to BBC soap in shock twist to fans
EastEnders villain Grey Atkins will return to the BBC soap for a short stint.
Mon, 29 Jun 2026 12:35:45 +0100Cable theft causes delays and cancellations to King's Cross trains
Train delays and cancellations hit King’s Cross after signalling cable theft near Newark Northgate. LNER and Grand Central services affected; check latest travel updates.
Mon, 29 Jun 2026 11:44:15 +0100Sutton-born star of The Good Life Dame Penelope Keith dies aged 86
Dame Penelope Keith, star of The Good Life and To the Manor Born, has died aged 86 at her Surrey home. The BAFTA-winning British actress had cancer.
Mon, 29 Jun 2026 14:45:55 +0100Ambulance service records busiest day in its history
On Friday (June 26) a total of 8,869 emergency 999 calls were taken, with more than 500 calls per hour between 6pm and midnight.
Mon, 29 Jun 2026 15:45:00 +0100Wimbledon drink prices revealed - what you'll pay for Pimms, pints and more in 2026
Drink prices have been revealed for Wimbledon 2026 - see what you'll be paying for drinks including beer, Pimms, wine and spirits.
Mon, 29 Jun 2026 11:23:30 +0100The Good Life star and TV presenter Dame Penelope Keith dies aged 86
Dame Penelope Keith, who was known for her work on The Good Life and To the Manor Born, has died at the age of 86
Mon, 29 Jun 2026 19:40:22 +010055–64s emerge as the UK’s river cruising generation
London has the second highest number of river tour operators in the UK, with only the Norfolk Broads having more.
Fri, 26 Jun 2026 09:50:49 +0100Three-year-old girl found dead in suspected 'family setting' incident
A murder investigation has been launched after a child’s body was discovered in Chertsey earlier this evening (25 June).
Fri, 26 Jun 2026 07:16:55 +0100Man arrested on suspicion of murder after girl, 3, found dead at property
A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a three-year-old girl was found dead at a property in Chertsey.
Fri, 26 Jun 2026 10:27:16 +0100Plans in Kingston area include two storey extension and loft conversion
Here are the latest planning applications submitted to Kingston Upon Thames Council this week (June 26).
Fri, 26 Jun 2026 14:42:51 +0100The biggest hotel guest faux pas have been revealed
The biggest hotel guest faux pas have been revealed - including jumping the breakfast buffet queue, washing undergarments in kettles and stealing from rooms.