Issue 2440 brings an upbeat round-up from Epsom, Ewell and Sutton, including Surrey County Council extending free Aira Explorer support to Epsom Hospital so blind and partially sighted passengers can travel more confidently, and Epsom & Ewell Borough Council consulting on council tax support changes while tackling homelessness pressures.

Aldi is preparing to open its Epsom store before Christmas, Epsom & Ewell Climate Action Network is planning a bike and technology amnesty, and HumanWare will showcase sight-loss equipment at Sight for Surrey’s Epsom Community Hub.

There is plenty to celebrate too: Epsom Symphony Orchestra marks 75 years, Sutton Grammar School pupil Supratit Banerji has become a Chess International Master, and Nescot College students have launched Nescot Music Radio. Also featured are chef-owner Ankur Baria’s award-winning LA Café Bistro, Sutton United’s newly renamed 360 Engage Stadium, and the Great British Bake Off’s inclusive call for blind and visually impaired bakers.