Epsom & Ewell Talking Newspaper
30th April 2026
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Inside this issue
Issue 2428 of the Epsom and Ewell Talking Newspaper keeps our listeners up to date with a wide range of local news, from community sport and culture to major civic issues.
A revived 2000 Perch race will return to Epsom Downs this summer, brought back by Epsom Oddballs Running Club, while trustees have issued a final appeal to save the historic Glyn Hall community building in Ewell. Politically, uncertainty continues as Surrey prepares to move to new unitary councils in 2027, with councillors warning of rising IT costs and a lack of clear public information from bodies including Surrey County Council and Epsom and Ewell Borough Council.
Environmentally, local campaigners have gained international recognition through a landmark climate law case, and a new community art exhibition is celebrating local rivers.
Police have also confirmed that a widely reported rape allegation in Epsom was unfounded, calling for patience after disorder linked to early misinformation.
Events
A revived evening 10km mixed terrain race across the Downs, welcoming runners of all abilities and aiming to re establish a popular local sporting tradition
Living Rivers Exhibition
Until Friday 22 May 2026
Ebbisham Centre, Derby Square, Epsom
A free, community‑led art exhibition organised by Epsom and Ewell Climate Action Network celebrating local waterways and raising awareness of environmental challenges.
Epsom Symphony Orchestra: Music from the Movies
Saturday 30 May 2026
Epsom Playhouse
An orchestral concert celebrating famous film music, from classical pieces made famous on screen to much‑loved movie themes.
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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