Epsom & Ewell Talking Newspaper
11th December 2025
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Inside this issue
Edition 2418 of the Epsom and Ewell Talking Newspaper highlights both local concerns and achievements in Epsom and Ewell. Epsom and Ewell Borough Council is addressing fuel poverty, with over 3,600 households affected and ongoing debate about government insulation funding. The Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency has issued a warning about the misuse of common medicines, especially during the festive period. Epsom and Ewell Climate Action Network is launching new projects, including a Library of Things and a successful bike amnesty. The Ashley Centre will welcome a new Primark in spring 2026, while Mole Valley Council is progressing with major regeneration plans for Leatherhead Town Centre, including new homes and a cinema. Nescot College celebrates a national teaching award, and staff at Rainbow Leisure Centre are commended for saving a life. Other stories feature the Cats Protection Epsom Branch, improvements at Linden House Care Home, and young volunteers from ATLAS, Surrey Youth Voice, are helping to develop an accessible travel app for neurodivergent people.
Events
Rotary Christmas Collections
5–14 December 2025
Around Epsom
Epsom Rotary Club will be running their annual Christmas collections with Tilly the Train, supporting local and other charities; Santa will appear at the Metropolis Epsom on 14 December, and there will be carol singing at the Ashley Centre from 12–15 December.
Epsom Choral Society concert
20 December 2025, 7:30pm
St Martin’s Church, Epsom
The annual concert features festive music, a newly commissioned carol, and audience participation, with tickets including a glass of wine and a programme.
Epsom Playhouse pantomime
12 December 2025 – 4 January 2026
Epsom Playhouse, Ashley Avenue, Epsom
A family pantomime offering comedy, spectacle, and festive fun for all ages.
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.
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