Epsom Guardian

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 07:10:10 +0100
Keir Starmer hints at bank holiday if England win World Cup (Do you agree?)
Sir Keir Starmer has hinted that there could be a bank holiday in England if the national team win the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Hundreds unite in London for Moorfields Eye Charity fundraising walk
Nearly 600 people from the sight loss community have come together in London for Moorfields Eye Charity’s flagship fundraising walk, Eye to Eye, helping raise more than £91,000 so far to support breakthroughs in eye health and patient care

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 18:17:39 +0100
EastEnders star lands role in new drama following Cadbury's origin story - full cast
A new drama series which tells the story of the family behind iconic chocolate brand Cadbury will air in 2027.

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 16:39:34 +0100
Aldi to rebrand as 'Baldi' for one day to help break Guinness World Record
Aldi will temporarily rebrand itself as 'Baldi' on Friday (July 10)  in tribute to Pitbull’s headline show at BST Hyde Park.

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 14:31:51 +0100
Life's top unexpected moments of joy have been revealed
Finding a parking spot without driving around, realising it’s a Thursday when you thought it was Wednesday and finding £10 in a pair of jeans you haven’t worn in ages are among life's top unexpected moments of joy.    

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 14:26:03 +0100
Brits swear by six non-negotiable routines to stay on track with life goals
Brits rely on six non-negotiable routines to achieve life goals – ranging from the weekly food shop and morning rituals to money management strategies.

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 14:22:49 +0100
Holidaymakers claim foreign crisps are one of their favourite things about going away
Six in 10 are also more likely to try new flavours when on holiday abroad than at home.

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 14:20:07 +0100
Seven in 10 employees use their work laptop for personal things
Seven in 10 employees use their work laptop for personal things – including applying for jobs, online shopping, and booking holidays.

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 14:18:04 +0100
‘Childhood independence index’ reveals the moments that make kids feel grown up
Sleepovers, shopping alone and staying out with friends – Britain's children have revealed the everyday moments that make them feel like they are finally growing up.

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 13:42:44 +0100
UK retailer looking at axing major service in stores putting hundreds of jobs at risk
John Lewis is considering shutting down Bureau de Change desks across 30 of its shops across the UK.

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 13:06:41 +0100
Ruth Ellis granted posthumous conditional pardon 61 years after hanging
Ruth Ellis, the last woman to be hanged in Britain, has been granted a posthumous conditional pardon

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:43:35 +0100
Ofcom fines Virgin Media £28m for stopping millions of customers from switching
The penalty comes after communications regulator Ofcom uncovered a 'widespread' and 'often deliberate' pattern of call-handling failures

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:40:55 +0100
John Lewis proposes major in-store change putting 200 jobs at risk
John Lewis has proposed shutting down its in-store foreign currency exchange and gift wrapping services

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 16:25:35 +0100
Surrey man claimed sexual abuse survivor lied more than most children
A man from Surrey has been jailed for his sexual abuse of a girl.

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 14:54:12 +0100
M25 hit with SEVERE delays after crash near Heathrow Airport
A crash on the M25 near Heathrow Airport has resulted in a lane closure and queueing traffic.

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Five Iron Golf is opening first simulator venue in London
Five Iron Golf is opening its first London venue in Broadgate as part of a £20 million UK expansion.

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 18:30:00 +0100
UK film production company enters voluntary administration amid major restructure
UK film production company, Mission Digital Ltd, whose credits include Project Hail Mary, Barbie, and Enola Holmes 2, has entered voluntary administration.

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 14:01:46 +0100
Nigel Farage resigns as MP to trigger Clacton by-election amid donations row
Nigel Farage has resigned as MP for Clacton, triggering a by-election as he denies wrongdoing over allegations about financial support.

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 12:11:44 +0100
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage to make statement on 'future in public life' today
Nigel Farage will be making a statement on his "future in public life" amid scrutiny over financial support given to him by a convicted fraudster.

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 10:48:50 +0100
Nationwide, Barclays, HSBC, NatWest and Lloyds to change how they offer bank accounts
Barclays, HSBC, Lloyds and Nationwide have pledged changes after the FCA found some customers were not offered basic bank accounts.

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 15:34:00 +0100
Duran Duran crown an afternoon of crowd-pleasing pop bangers in Hyde Park
A review of Duran Duran's headline performance at BST Hyde Park.

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 15:27:15 +0100
Man, 51, taken to hospital with serious injuries following crash in national park
A 51-year-old man has been taken to hospital with serious injuries following a crash.

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 13:28:31 +0100
Egyptian national living in London charged with rape and sexual assault near uni
A man has been charged with two counts of rape, two counts of attempted rape, and one count of sexual assault by penetration.

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 11:31:25 +0100
Fan-favourite EastEnders star to return to soap three months after disappearing
Fan-favourite EastEnders character Ravi Gulati is set to make a return to the show later this month after disappearing three months ago.

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 11:03:48 +0100
Boots launches new oral Wegovy weight loss pill from £79 as thousands sign up
Boots has launched the UK's first oral Wegovy weight loss pill from £79, with thousands already registering.

Sun, 05 Jul 2026 12:00:26 +0100
Man left with serious injuries after racist attack in Leatherhead
Police are appealing for witnesses after a racially aggravated assault in Leatherhead left a man with serious injuries.

Sun, 05 Jul 2026 06:15:42 +0100
BBC confirms Casualty and Heartbeat star will join EastEnders as new character
EastEnders will welcome a new character to Walford for a short stint on the BBC soap.

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 11:22:01 +0100
Urgent witness appeal after woman raped in Surrey
Police have launched an appeal to find two women who may be key witnesses after a woman was raped in Surrey.

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 21:15:59 +0100
McDonald's to axe 'ultimate' £3.69 item from UK menus next month
McDonald's is set to axe its Vanilla Matcha Frappé from UK menus on August 24.

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 09:09:53 +0100
Beauty retailer will open 17 high street stores after closing 150 in 2025 - full list
Bodycare has confirmed it will open 17 new stores - here is the full list which includes an opening date for July.

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 14:14:33 +0100
Historic Ewell stepping stones set to be REMOVED from river after 40 years
The historic stepping stones in Ewell are set to be removed after councillors refused to take on liability for the crossing.

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 14:38:51 +0100
Almost nine in 10 Brits have no idea where their energy bill spend goes
Almost nine in 10 Brits have no idea where their energy bill spend goes, according to research.

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 14:37:34 +0100
Eight in 10 Brits are now actively tracking their health
Eight in 10 Brits are now actively tracking their health – from what they eat to how well they sleep and their heart rate.

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 13:32:32 +0100
Britain's most iconic TV catchphrase has just become an unlikely club banger
Brits go meer-scatty for Joel Corry's new tune - after DJ transforms beloved 'simples' catchphrase into the song of the summer

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 12:57:11 +0100
KFC rival reveals major UK expansion with new restaurants
ChicKing, established in Dubai in 2000, now operates more than 475 restaurants across more than 45 countries.

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 06:17:01 +0100
UK airline that offered 200 flights per day to disappear for good after 29 years
Eastern Airways, which operated regional services from airports across the UK, entered administration at the end of last year.

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 14:19:06 +0100
Boy, 15, arrested after girl raped at Surrey train station
A 15-year-old boy has been arrested after a girl was raped at Guildford train station.

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:52:24 +0100
Teens found not guilty after fatal stabbing outside pub in Ewell
A teenage boy has been found not guilty of murder after a stabbing in Ewell.

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 10:42:51 +0100
2 Long Ditton homes could be replaced by 14‑flat apartment block
Here are the latest planning applications validated by Elmbridge Borough Council this week.

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 09:22:39 +0100
How to secure Whatsapp username as new update rolling out to over 3 billion users
WhatsApp's new feature will mean you can message others without using phone numbers but through username.

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 09:22:09 +0100
Tesco announces major change coming to 3,000 UK supermarkets
The scheme will eventually expand to around 3,000 Tesco stores nationwide over the next two years.

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 07:50:48 +0100
Major high street chain announces social media return after vanishing in 2021
In 2021, Lush quit Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X (formerly Twitter), and Snapchat, taking what it called a "firm stand"

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 11:55:59 +0100
LISTED: Popular 89-year-old bakery chain closes across Croydon, Sutton and Surrey
A bakery business dating back to the 1930s has announced the closure of all of its stores, with 14 branches across Croydon, Sutton and Surrey affected.

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Ewell stepping stones face ‘uncertain future’ unless someone takes responsibility
High water levels over the stepping stones in Ewell have left the crossing still submerged and unsafe to use, with its future now in doubt.

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 10:57:27 +0100
Council pledges to help residents find well-paid, meaningful work
Column: Meaningful, fairly paid work is the foundation for so much in life to enable people to financially support themselves.

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 12:26:55 +0100
Halifax brand to vanish after 173 years as Lloyds confirms major banking overhaul
Lloyds Banking Group has confirmed the Halifax brand will be phased out. Here's what it means for your account, sort code, bank cards, branches and app.

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 06:25:18 +0100
Kitchen firm to shut 15 stores around the UK in bid to prevent collapse
Magnet Kitchens has shared it will shut 15 stores around the UK in order to secure the group's future

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:26:22 +0100
M&S brings back school uniform sale - exact date to beat the back to school rush
Marks & Spencer is launching 20% off its entire school uniform range from July 2, in one of the biggest school uniform discounts of the summer.

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 13:17:10 +0100
Van driver says he was blamed for motorway crash due to 'white van man' stereotype
Michael Hill feared he faced a costly blame battle until dashcam footage showed another motorist cut in front of him moments before an A12 crash.

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 10:37:44 +0100
EastEnders star was close to 'nervous breakdown' as daughter rushed to hospital again
EastEnders star Natalie Cassidy said her nine-year-old daughter has broken her arm for a third time, just eight weeks after having metal removed from it.

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