In this issue, Epsom and Ewell Council have decided to charge a tax premium on second homes and empty properties, and the council are mooting another twinning for Epsom with a world-renowned town in Ukraine.

There’s a National Emergency Briefing coming up soon on what the climate and nature crisis means locally, following a nationwide launch. The first robot has treated a heart operation in a local hospital, plus there are rumblings of a merger between Epsom, St. Helier and St. Georges hospitals.

Nervous excitement broke out earlier in the week when the discovery of a World War II bomb sparked an evacuation of part of Epsom Town centre.

A free community screening of a 45‑minute national climate and nature briefing film, followed by local discussion on what the crisis means for Epsom and Ewell.

A concert by leading West End performers celebrating famous musical theatre and film songs as part of their first UK tour.

In this playful, immersive experience, children will create and decorate their very own cookie, guided by the wonderfully eccentric Professor Claude Hoppenbake, before earning a special Bunny Approved certificate to take home.