Epsom Guardian
Sat, 25 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0100The little green huts that are now protected London icons
When a little green hut in Wellington Place, St John's Wood was granted listed status two years ago - it was the final protection for a quirky slice of London history. We explore the story of Cabmen's shelters in the capital.
Sat, 25 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Where to find the best Young’s pub gardens in south west London
Sunshine, good company, and a perfectly chilled drink - there’s nothing quite like summer at a great pub in south west London.
Sat, 25 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100The London boroughs with the most grass fires revealed
London Fire Brigade has revealed where the most grass fires take place - and urged Londoners to give their gardens a spring clean to reduce the risk of potential blazes.
Sat, 25 Apr 2026 08:00:00 +0100Jet2 issues surcharge update amid rising fuel prices - are flights/holidays affected?
Jet2 has confirmed whether or not it will be introducing surcharges to flights and holidays as jet fuel prices continue to rise.
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 17:46:32 +0100Appeal for witnesses to Ewell crash after woman suffers serious injuries
A woman has suffered serious injuries in Ewell following a two-car crash.
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0100London charity tackling domestic abuse gets funding boost
Let Me Know (LMK) has been given £9,600 to deliver workshops to 180 young people across London.
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:15:06 +0100Council missed safety warning before 12-year-old’s fatal rope swing accident
Surrey County Council failed to act on a tree safety recommendation before 12-year-old Brooke Wiggins died in Banstead after a rope swing accident, inquest hears.
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:42:32 +0100Tesco launch new £3.75 sandwich meal kit but shoppers notice glaring omission
The Tesco Finest kits are designed to let customers build their own premium sandwiches at home
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:42:48 +0100Lidl Big Green Egg BBQ dupe is £900 cheaper - here's how to beat the crowds
Lidl’s egg BBQ is expected to sell out quickly as it's £900 cheaper than the Big Green Egg - act fast or risk missing out.
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:47:51 +0100Epsom 'rape' case closed after police find no sexual offence occurred
The investigation into an alleged rape in Epsom has been closed after Surrey Police has confirmed no offence occurred.
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0100'We're fining riders for bad parking - but pavement cycling is hard to stop'
As it extends its presence in Haringey, Lime admits it is finding it hard to crackdown on pavement cycling.
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:55:37 +0100Boy, 15, among five arrested after disorder at Epsom 'rape' protests
Five people have been arrested on suspicion of public order offences after protests in Epsom.
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 11:30:35 +0100Police hunt for two men after disorder at Epsom 'rape' protest
After disorder at a protest in Epsom last week, police are hoping to speak to two men they believe can assist with an investigation.
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 11:25:40 +0100Man denies setting fire to 5G mast and restaurant in arson case
Milo Creese, 40, denies arson attacks on a 5G mast and Indian restaurant in Ottershaw. Facing charges at the Old Bailey; next hearing on 19 June.
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:01:48 +0100McDonald's reveals it will raise prices due to the Iran war and inflation pressures
Budget burger chain McDonald's has revealed it will raise prices due to the Iran war.
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:05:12 +0100A quarter of Brits are getting by on just five hours of sleep a night
A quarter of Brits are getting by on just five hours of sleep a night - with pain, anxiety and needing the loo keeping them up at night.
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:01:53 +0100Experts have identified the eight different roles parents could benefit from
Experts have identified the eight different roles parents could benefit from in their ‘village’ to make pregnancy and early parenthood easier.
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:46:14 +0100The top places you can stay for £100 or less have been revealed
The top places you can stay for £100 or less have been revealed – including 4-star accommodation in the UK and 5-star stays abroad.
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 12:54:36 +0100Stars join 20,000 runners raising £18m in London Landmarks Half Marathon
Stars incuding Jo Whiley, Alexandra Burke, and Sophie Rayworth were among 20,000 runners raising more than £18 million for more than 500 charities at the London Landmarks Half Marathon.
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0100‘I saw the second protests in Epsom – they felt more intense than last time’
I went back to Epsom as a second day of protests unfolded following an alleged rape outside a nearby church - and this is what I saw.
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 13:20:27 +0100'It's not patriotism, it's intimidation' - MP slams Epsom protestors after disorder
An MP has spoken out after protestors clashed with police in Epsom over an ongoing investigation into an alleged rape.
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 07:16:42 +0100Two injured after crash in Ewell with busy road closed for hours
A busy road is closed in Ewell after a crash. Live updates here.
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:55:28 +0100EastEnders legend to be killed off as Ross Kemp returns for 'heart-breaking' story
There are some emotional scenes ahead in EastEnders next week as an iconic character will bid farewell.
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:53:04 +0100easyJet issues flight schedule update as fuel crisis fears grow among UK passengers
easyJet has issued an update on its May flight schedule for UK passengers amid growing fears over jet fuel shortages due to the Middle East conflict
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 09:51:46 +0100Royal Mail set to make major change to delivery service with aim of cutting delays
Royal Mail is scrapping Saturday deliveries of second-class post as part of a wider overhaul and a £500 million investment plan to meet delivery targets.
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 20:07:43 +0100Four arrested as protestors clash with police in Epsom after woman 'raped'
Police in Epsom have made four arrests after protests escalated in the town centre this evening.
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 19:39:17 +0100Police warn 'stay away from area' as protestors gather after 'rape' in Epsom
Surrey Police has asked people to stay away from the scene of a protest in Epsom.
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 18:43:01 +0100Crowds turnout to second protest after alleged rape near church in Epsom
Large numbers have turned out at a second protest in Epsom this month following the alleged rape of a woman.
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 14:03:07 +0100Police issue update as protests planned after woman 'raped' outside Epsom church
Police investigating an alleged rape in Epsom have shared a new update as enquiries continue and more protests are planned.
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100The London boroughs with the highest rise in homelessness due to breakups
The London councils with the biggest rise in homelessness due to relationships breaking down has been revealed rising by 712.5 per cent between 2020 and 2025.
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 17:36:19 +0100Phone bans in England's schools to be enforced by law under new plans
The Department for Education has said that phone bans in England's schools will be enforced by law under new plans
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0100Aer Lingus cancels 500 flights due to 'maintenance' with thousands affected
Aer Lingus has cut more than 500 flights from its upcoming schedule, according to reports - see which services are affected.
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 10:56:52 +0100Everything we know after alleged Epsom gang rape and protest one week on
We have gathered everything known so far one week on following a rape report in Epsom that has triggered protests, police investigations and ongoing public debate across the town.
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0100The ghost London Tube station that was Churchill's wartime bunker
Down Street Tube station in Mayfair was closed to the public in 1932 but became a government wartime bunker where the cabinet met to take decisions.
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100All the London venues benefiting from a £30m arts and culture funding boost
Cultural venues, museums, and libraries are set to receive a £30 million boost to improve access to arts and culture from the government’s Arts Everywhere Fund.
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 11:19:05 +0100Line-up for first Celebrity Apprentice revealed from Gladiators star to soap legend
There will be 12 famous faces that will be taking on Lord Alan Sugar’s ultimate business challenge.
Sat, 18 Apr 2026 16:48:11 +0100Increased police presence in Epsom after protest following alleged rape
Surrey Police has confirmed there will be an increased police presence in Epsom this weekend following a reported rape in the town.
Sat, 18 Apr 2026 10:38:07 +0100Police respond to asylum claims after alleged rape outside Epsom church
Surrey Police has addressed speculation surrounding a reported rape in Epsom following online commentary about those potentially involved.
Sat, 18 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0100Veteran paddles 126 miles to raise funds for RNLI and Combat Stress
Alan Thornewill, will be paddling from Lechlade in Gloucestershire to Teddington Lock in south-west London to raise money to help other former servicepeople.
Sat, 18 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100New London walking tour follows in the historic footsteps of the capital's posties
The Postal Museum in Clerkenwell is starting a new walking tour to explore the people, places and post boxes from London's past.
Sat, 18 Apr 2026 13:08:25 +0100Downton Abbey star dies aged 77 following battle with dementia
Downton Abbey star Nathalie Baye has died aged 77, following a battle with dementia.
Sat, 18 Apr 2026 09:08:21 +0100Evil EastEnders villain to return to BBC soap for new storyline after 2 years away
An EastEnders villain will return to our screens soon after a two-year break.
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 08:30:00 +0100UK delivery company set to close down after entering liquidation
Emissionless UK delivery company Quiver Delivery, based in London, is set to shut down after entering liquidation.
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 08:33:07 +0100Protesters ‘reassured but not satisfied’ after police talks in Epsom
Protest organisers in Epsom say they are reassured but still seeking answers after meeting police over an ongoing investigation.
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Sexual offences by London taxi and minicab drivers 'tripled in three years'
Shocking data shows that sexual offences by taxi or minicab drivers in London have more than tripled in three years.
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0100'I saw the protests in Epsom - it wasn't like the sweet Surrey town I know’
I went to Epsom town centre after protests broke out to see how Sweet Surrey was responding.
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:03:35 +0100Future football stars shine on dream trip to Wembley
Young Surbiton High School footballers triumphed in a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Wembley.
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 09:03:50 +0100Police shut bridge for over nine hours after crash - recap
Police have shut Richmond Bridge this morning (April 16). Follow our blog for live updates.
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 08:11:15 +0100Police warn protesters after riot police called in Epsom following rape near church
Protesters have been warned after riot police were called to control crowds calling for more information following a woman’s reported rape in Epsom.
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 22:00:00 +0100Winner of The Apprentice 2026 and £250,000 from Lord Sugar revealed after tense final
After several intense weeks, it came down to Karishma Vijay and Pascha Myhill competing to become Lord Alan Sugar's latest business partner.