Issue 2415

Epsom & Ewell Talking Newspaper

30th October 2025

Inside this issue

The headline news article in Issue 2415 is the Government’s decision on how it will reorganise Surrey County Council and the eleven borough councils in the great debate over Local Government Reorganisation; and we find out what happened to Woking Council’s £500 million debt.

The Epsom and Ewell Times reports on how a third runway at Heathrow Airport could affect our lives with the expected increase in flights and aeroplanes flying at lower altitudes.

There’s news of a life-changing eye implant for those with age-related macular degeneration helping them to read again.

Epsom and Ewell Climate Action Network has some initiatives which will help you to stay warm in the winter and save you money with their proposed Library of Things. No need to buy a carpet cleaner or hedge trimmer, you could borrow one for free!

Epsom and Ewell Harriers brought home a haul of medals at the recent championships in Madeira; and the big cats at Chessington World of Adventures have been retired to pastures new.

Events

Bourne Hall Craft Fair

Monday 10th November to Saturday 22nd November at Bourne Hall, Ewell.

A Christmas craft fair featuring homemade items from local crafters, including pottery, jewellery, wooden crafts, and festive gifts; entry is free (closed Sundays).

Family Christmas Concert by Epsom Symphony Orchestra

Sunday 30th November, 3pm, Epsom Playhouse

A festive concert with audience participation, featuring favourites from A Christmas Carol, Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker, and more; tickets £16.50 for adults, £6.50 for under-16s, plus booking fee.

Bike Amnesty

Saturday 22nd November, Epsom Methodist Church Scout Hall, Ashley Road, Epsom

Run by the Epsom and Ewell Climate Action Network, you can donate unwanted bikes to be refurbished and given free to local people who need them.

Acknowledgements

The Talking Newspaper could not operate without the kind permission of our content providers.

Our news articles are taken from a wide range of sources including the Epsom and Ewell Times, BBC News Surrey, Surrey Live, Epsom Local Guardian, Sutton Local Guardian, Epsom Comet, Surrey Comet, Local London, Once Upon A Town, MyLondon, LondonWorld and the Epsom Town Cryer.

Community Information comes from Surrey County Council, Epsom and Ewell Borough Council, Epsom and Ewell Families, Surrey Police, Leatherhead Living and the Bulletin of the College Ward Residents’ Association.

If you have any local stories or information that you think will be of interest to our listeners, please Contact Us.

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