Annoyances and Irritations - Epsom and Ewell Blog

Organ and Dragon in Ewell earmarked for housing development by council

A historic pub may have been doomed by the council when it earmarked the site for housing development last year.

Don't be distracted - burglars about - Surrey Police warning

Surrey Police are urging people to treat cold callers with caution following a number of distraction burglaries across the county.

Surrey libraries plan approved by councillors - for 3rd time

Controversial plans for 10 Surrey libraries to be run by volunteers have been approved by councillors for a third time.

Car parking fears remain over new Tesco store in Ashtead

Fears that a new Tesco in Ashtead will cause a parking crisis remain despite the supermarket claiming a new report shows it will not be an issue.

Banstead residents angry at number of bins littering their homes

Ugly new recycling bins are turning attractive residential streets into eyesores according to angry residents.

Surrey volunteer-run libraries plan called in

SURREY County Council's plans for ten libraries to be run by volunteers are facing fresh delays after being "called-in" by objectors.

Friends of Epsom campaign group hold first meeting more than 100 attend

A group aiming to restore the economic vitality of Epsom town centre attracted more than 100 activists to its first meeting.

Less than 1 in 5 - 999 calls to Surrey Police are genuine emergencies

BOOKING an appointment to meet a local officer is top of the inappropriate calls blocking up Surrey Police's emergency line.

Surrey County Council pushes on with volunteer run libraries

TEN libraries will be run by volunteers or face closure after Surrey County Council vowed to plough on with its much-maligned plans.

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