Epsom Guardian
Tue, 16 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000Latest vaccination stats for London as target almost hit
Almost 1.5 million people in London have received at least one dose of the Covid-19 vaccine, with the capital just shy of hitting its target.
Mon, 15 Feb 2021 17:30:21 +0000Quarantined passengers near Heathrow to be locked in
Quarantining passengers arriving to Heathrow Airport from so-called 'red-list' countries will be kept behind closed doors but allowed to order takeaways, one hotel near to the South West London airport said.
Mon, 15 Feb 2021 16:18:32 +0000Recaps as Boris Johnson gives lockdown update at briefing
Prime Minister will lead a Downing Street press briefing on Monday where he is set to talk about the lifting of coronavirus restrictions in England.
Mon, 15 Feb 2021 14:17:38 +0000Full list of 33 'red list' countries and what you need to know about new UK travel rules
Health Secretary Matt Hancock said the system has been operating “smoothly” since it came into force at 4am on Monday.
Mon, 15 Feb 2021 10:22:28 +0000Boris Johnson press conference - 8 things he could say
Boris Johnson will address the nation as the country reached 15 million vaccinations and ministers start to discuss the easing of lockdown.
Mon, 15 Feb 2021 15:53:33 +0000SWR upgrade New Malden Station car park
New Malden station car park has had a 'major' overhaul to make it safer and easier for drivers and pedestrians to use.
Mon, 15 Feb 2021 14:27:00 +0000Cobham students green scheme saves 12,000 litres of water
Students at an international school in Cobham saved over 12,000 litres of water and engaged in a myriad of other 'planet-saving' actions thanks to a new scheme championed by the Wildlife Aid Foundation (WAF).
Mon, 15 Feb 2021 12:18:37 +0000Clean Up Tadworth group praised for litter pick efforts
A group of volunteers in Tadworth have won praise for their efforts after collecting over 1,000 bags of litter in their community.
Mon, 15 Feb 2021 13:23:48 +0000When will lockdown end? - what Boris Johnson's lockdown 'road map' could look like
From getting children back to school to reopening pubs, speculation is rife as to when and how lockdown restrictions might be eased.
Mon, 15 Feb 2021 12:34:09 +00001 in 5 workers face increased risk of Covid-19 infection due to pressure from bosses
The polling of nearly 1,000 employees found that pressure from bosses was the main reason why people were still having to go into work.
Mon, 15 Feb 2021 09:17:17 +0000'Double masking' could improve protection from Covid-19 by up to 90 per cent
The US’s top infectious disease expert, Dr Anthony Fauci, has recommended the practise of double masking in the past.
Mon, 15 Feb 2021 09:30:05 +0000When will lockdown end? Details on Prime Minister's road map
There have been several developments over the weekend as to what Boris Johnson's "roadmap" to lifting lockdown restrictions will look like.
Sun, 14 Feb 2021 16:59:32 +0000Covid: Amanda Holden drives 200 miles for 'emergency' trip
Amanda Holden is "devastated" she had to break lockdown rules to visit her parents in Cornwall.
Sun, 14 Feb 2021 10:39:25 +0000Man denies giving pensioner fake coronavirus vaccine
A man has denied allegedly tricking a 92-year-old into paying £260 for a fake Covid-19 vaccine.
Sun, 14 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000Drivers are being asked for their views on change to driving licence rules
Currently anyone who has passed a car and trailer test in an automatic car must sit another test in a manual car to upgrade their licence.
Sat, 13 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000New Lidl supermarket set for Kingston
A new Lidl supermarket is set to open in Kingston following an agreement between the supermarket chain and Wickes over a site on London Road, it has been announced.
Sat, 13 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000'Romance fraud' is on the rise - how you stay safe when dating online
If you're single and usign Tinder,
Sat, 13 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000The best deals coming to Lidl and Aldi this weekend
Here is a rounded-up of some of the best deals you can find.
Fri, 12 Feb 2021 14:23:17 +0000Plan for lifting lockdown will be published on February 22
The roadmap for England to exit lockdown will be published on February 22, despite Government statements leading to concerns to timetable had slipped.
Fri, 12 Feb 2021 17:40:40 +0000Welfare dog gives south west Met team a furry boost
Officers from the Met Police’s south-west team have found an innovative way to release stress.
Fri, 12 Feb 2021 17:26:02 +0000Coronavirus infection rates drop in South West London
Coronavirus infection rates across boroughs in South and West London continued to fall according to the most recent data published by Public Health England (PHE).
Fri, 12 Feb 2021 13:28:19 +0000Shocking footage of animal cruelty in Shepperton
Disturbing footage that appears to show a man abusing two animals in Shepperton on Tuesday (February 9) has prompted a police appeal and intervention from animal welfare services.
Fri, 12 Feb 2021 11:57:45 +0000Older generations share their relationship wisdom
As the UK prepares to celebrate Valentine’s Day under lockdown, residents at a care home have shared their wisdom for sustaining a long and happy relationship.
Fri, 12 Feb 2021 08:56:23 +0000Alfie Lawton: Police appeal after unexplained Kingston death
Detectives investigating the tragic death of a 15-year-old in New Malden, south west London, on Monday are urging any witnesses to come forward.
Fri, 12 Feb 2021 11:02:14 +0000KU School of Art graduate wins Sky Portrait Artist 2020
An alumni from Kingston University's School of Art has spoken about enjoying the creative process after he was named as the winner of the Sky Portrait Artist of the Year 2020 competition.
Fri, 12 Feb 2021 15:04:42 +0000Teachers and police to be prioritised for Covid vaccine after over 50s
The body in charge of prioritising the vaccine rollout, the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation, will publish guidance later this month.
Fri, 12 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000TfL wants your views: should CCTV be mandatory in taxis?
Transport for London is consulting the public on whether CCTV should be mandatory in all black cabs and private hire vehicles across London, including Uber.
Thu, 11 Feb 2021 17:03:28 +0000Man who died in accident near Surbiton station named
Police have named the man who sadly died after an accident on the railway near Surbiton station on Tuesday (February 9).
Thu, 11 Feb 2021 13:56:48 +0000Government changes deadline for plan to ease lockdown in England
Downing Street has widened the timeframe for when it plans to announce how lockdown in England will end.
Thu, 11 Feb 2021 16:39:02 +0000Meghan Markle wins High Court privacy claim against Mail on Sunday
The case relates to articles which showed parts of a letter she had written to her father in August 2018.
Thu, 11 Feb 2021 15:25:01 +0000Boots to fit staff with body cameras to protect them from customer abuse
The move comes after a concerning rise in abuse and assault aimed at retail staff across the nation during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Thu, 11 Feb 2021 11:20:40 +0000Sadiq Khan hits out at Government over new cladding funding
The Mayor of London has said it is “shameful” that some people will still have to pay to have unsafe cladding removed from their buildings despite new funding.
Thu, 11 Feb 2021 12:43:41 +0000'Can you book a summer holiday? - Matt Hancock's update
Mr Hancock said people want certainty over whether it was possible to go away this summer.
Thu, 11 Feb 2021 12:20:59 +0000Attempted murder probe, victim critical after Egham assault
Three men have been arrested and a fourth remains in a critical condition in hospital after an assault in Egham on Tuesday (February 9).
Thu, 11 Feb 2021 11:15:52 +0000Woman arrested driving wrong way down M25 with wine bottle
A woman has been arrested after road police stopped her driving the wrong way down the M25 near Leatherhead.
Wed, 10 Feb 2021 13:43:37 +0000Boy found in New Malden park pronounced dead
A teenage boy has sadly been pronounced dead after he was found in Green Lane Recreation Ground in New Malden on Monday evening (February 8).
Wed, 10 Feb 2021 18:17:10 +0000Hospital U-turns parking fee after Piers Morgan slams trust
St Helier and Epsom Trust are to reverse their decision to charge staff for parking after being blasted by Piers Morgan.
Wed, 10 Feb 2021 16:32:19 +0000Flood alert in Kingston in wake of Storm Darcy
Kingston town centre faces a flood alert this evening (Wednesday, February 10) as the snowfall brought by Storm Darcy combines with high tides on the River Thames.
Wed, 10 Feb 2021 14:24:23 +0000Khan suggests £500m VED 'raid' to replace boundary charge
Sadiq Khan and leaders from all five of the London Assembly's political parties have urged the transport secretary to allow Transport for London (TfL) to retain the £500m it raises every year in Vehicle Excise Duty (VED).
Wed, 10 Feb 2021 12:32:21 +0000New Covid-19 symptoms revealed -what to look out for
More than one million people were subject to swab tests and questionnaires as part of Imperial College London’s REACT study.
Wed, 10 Feb 2021 08:12:08 +0000'Lessons must be learned' after Surbiton train death
Ministers and union bosses say "lessons must be learned" after a man was hit by a train and died while working on a railway track in south-west London.
Wed, 10 Feb 2021 11:35:52 +0000Man racially abuses Epsom Co-op worker over two nights
A man racially abused an Co-op worker in Epsom on two consecutive nights last month, it has emerged.
Wed, 10 Feb 2021 08:24:41 +0000Croydon nurse who inspired NHS family dies with Covid-19
A south London nurse who died with Covid-19 managed to inspire almost her entire family to work for the NHS, her son has said.
Wed, 10 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000Kingston music teacher speaks of struggles during Covid
A Kingston music teacher who lost a quarter of his income during the first lockdown has spoken out about the difficulties of running his business during the pandemic.
Wed, 10 Feb 2021 11:43:59 +0000Universal Credit is increasing in April - but by how much?
The rise in benefits will increase the revenue of millions of low-income households.
Wed, 10 Feb 2021 15:32:58 +0000Captain Tom Moore's family thank the nation and pay tribute to an 'amazing man'
“It’s the little noises and habits of people close to you that suddenly become deafening in their absence.”
Wed, 10 Feb 2021 16:32:22 +0000RECAP: Updates as Boris Johnson leads coronavirus briefing
Good evening and thank you for joining us. We'll be bringing you live updates from tonight's coronavirus briefing from Downing Street, which is being led by Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
Wed, 10 Feb 2021 14:16:50 +0000Boris Johnson press conference - 5 things he could say
Chief scientific adviser Sir Patrick Vallance will join Boris Johnson at the Downing Street press conference at 5pm, No 10 has said.
Tue, 09 Feb 2021 14:50:25 +0000Person dies after being 'struck by train' near Surbiton
A person has reportedly been struck by a train between Surbiton and Weybridge stations, bringing cancellations to lines in the area.
Tue, 09 Feb 2021 13:55:01 +0000Snow causes six-vehicle crash near Headley
Authorities are warning road users of hazardous conditions amid the weather brought by Storm Darcy after a multi-vehicle crash in Headley earlier today (Tuesday, January 9).