Epsom Guardian

Wed, 20 May 2026 07:41:02 +0100
BA issues update to passengers after cancelling flights to 7 major destinations
British Airways has cut flights to seven major destinations amid the ongoing war in the Middle East.

Tue, 19 May 2026 15:53:54 +0100
Epstein-linked child abuse allegations spark Surrey Police investigation
Surrey Police investigate historic child sexual abuse linked to Jeffrey Epstein files, with incidents reported in Surrey and Berkshire from the 1980s–2000. No arrests yet.

Tue, 19 May 2026 15:30:53 +0100
Strictly's new hosts confirmed as Emma Willis, Josh Widdicombe and Johannes Radebe
The BBC has confirmed that Strictly Come Dancing’s new hosts are Emma Willis, Josh Widdicombe and Johannes Radebe.

Tue, 19 May 2026 12:20:24 +0100
Is Halifax about to disappear? Lloyds breaks silence on shock claims
Reports suggested Halifax could stop taking new customers later this year before existing account holders are gradually moved to Lloyds Bank

Tue, 19 May 2026 12:20:59 +0100
M&S launches salad that lasts five days longer due to one clever trick
Marks & Spencer shoppers will soon find salad leaves that stay fresher for up to five days longer thanks to a new vertical farming method

Tue, 19 May 2026 11:44:19 +0100
UK radio hosts set to make 'dream' cameo appearances in new Toy Story film
Capital hosts Jordan North and Sian Welby will make cameos in the new Pixar film Toy Story 5.

Tue, 19 May 2026 10:38:48 +0100
UK charity shop chain with 500 stores announces more closures
Barnado’s, which operates more than 500 stores UK-wide, is shutting more stores this month, following a series of closures across the country.

Tue, 19 May 2026 09:19:41 +0100
Channel 4 removes all MAFS UK episodes from streaming after sex assault allegations
Channel 4 has removed all seasons of Married at First Sight UK after "very serious allegations" made against former "contributors" of the show.

Tue, 19 May 2026 07:11:23 +0100
Major UK train operator slashes services on its busiest routes this summer
Avanti West Coast has cut one-in-seven services on its busiest routes after a government request.

Mon, 18 May 2026 13:00:00 +0100
The 'exceptional' Surrey restaurant crowned at first Southern Curry Awards
Khyber Pass was crowned 'Contemporary Restaurant of the Year' at The Southern Curry Awards 2026.

Mon, 18 May 2026 07:30:39 +0100
Sutton man among seven charged after serious assault in Leatherhead
A Sutton man is among seven people to have been charged after an assault in Leatherhead.

Mon, 18 May 2026 11:24:02 +0100
Mrs Hinch fans reveal clever soap hack solving common household problem
One woman described the switch from liquid handwash to bars of soap and asked how to make use of the tiny Dove pieces

Mon, 18 May 2026 11:23:25 +0100
Tesco shoppers baffled after being asked for ID to buy mangoes - this is why
Multiple customers reported being stopped at the tills and told they needed staff approval to complete their purchase.

Mon, 18 May 2026 11:00:00 +0100
Red Arrows announce 2026 schedule - full list of 23 displays and flybys in the UK
The Red Arrows have announced their schedule for 2026 - see the full list of displays taking place in the UK and around the world.

Mon, 18 May 2026 09:50:04 +0100
UK cinema chain to give free drinks to customers if you have this common name
Showcase Cinemas is giving customers a chance to get a free treat at the cinema but you must have this name to claim it.

Mon, 18 May 2026 08:42:25 +0100
Wetherspoon fans hail ‘genius’ £4 ‘secret menu’ dessert hack
The video has prompted praise from social media users who called it a smart way to replicate a restaurant dessert on a budget.

Mon, 18 May 2026 06:11:21 +0100
EastEnders confirms special week of episodes that will change everything
BBC's EastEnders has confirmed that the soap will have a special week of episodes next month.

Sat, 16 May 2026 13:49:14 +0100
King 'shocked' and 'saddened' by death of soldier at Royal Windsor Horse Show
King Charles has shared he is "greatly shocked" after a soldier fell from their horse and died at the Royal Windsor Horse Show

Sat, 16 May 2026 13:08:33 +0100
UK aerospace firm vying to build next Red Arrows jets falls into administration
Aeralis was vying to build the next jets to be flown by the Red Arrows, but it has fallen into administration

Fri, 15 May 2026 13:43:10 +0100
Man in 40s killed after late-night crash in Surrey
A man has died after a late-night crash in Surrey.

Fri, 15 May 2026 14:43:10 +0100
Kids in Britain flush up to 13,476,238 miles of loo paper annually
Kids in Britain are using more toilet paper than anyone else, flushing up to 13,476,238 MILES down the loo every year.

Fri, 15 May 2026 14:40:10 +0100
More than one in three adults have avoided asking for financial help
More than one in three adults have avoided asking for financial help due to fear of being judged – with many choosing to struggle in silence.

Fri, 15 May 2026 14:36:17 +0100
The best British Eurovision entry of all time has been revealed
Sam Ryder's 'Space Man' (26 per cent) and Brotherhood of Man’s ‘Save Your Kisses for Me’ (22 per cent) came in second and third place

Fri, 15 May 2026 14:33:54 +0100
The everyday habits secretly adding £470 to Brits’ energy bills revealed
Brits could be wasting hundreds of pounds a year through simple household habits they barely think twice about – and experts say your “energy personality” could be to blame.

Fri, 15 May 2026 14:00:00 +0100
Spotify fans divided by new 20th anniversary app design - 'Thought it had glitched'
Spotify fans have been left divided after the streaming giant changed its app design as part of its new 20th anniversary campaign.

Thu, 14 May 2026 07:39:33 +0100
Man airlifted to hospital after stabbing on boat near pub in Surrey
A man has been airlifted to hospital with serious injuries after a stabbing on a boat near a pub in Surrey.

Thu, 14 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
FREE vintage buses to run between Kingston and Sutton next month – what to know
Next month, vintage buses will take over the 213 bus route in parts of south London and Surrey – and it will be free to travel on.

Thu, 14 May 2026 13:24:46 +0100
Wes Streeting resigns as Health Secretary in huge blow to Prime Minister Keir Starmer
Wes Streeting has resigned as Health Secretary in a fresh blow to Keir Starmer.

Thu, 14 May 2026 12:29:57 +0100
Walkers launches exciting range of crisps for the World Cup that are available now
Limited-edition crisps from Walkers are arriving in shops as part of a brand-new football-themed promotion.

Thu, 14 May 2026 12:29:27 +0100
ITV Coronation Street legend Bill Roache on retirement and feeling 'lucky to be here'
Bill Roache, who plays Ken Barlow on the hit ITV show, says he’s not retiring from Coronation Street just yet.

Thu, 14 May 2026 12:28:46 +0100
Sainsbury’s shoppers can double Nectar points on Merlin theme parks and attractions
Sainsbury’s Nectar members can now double the value of their points on tickets for Alton Towers, LEGOLAND, Thorpe Park, the London Eye and more

Thu, 14 May 2026 09:15:00 +0100
UK bedding company supplying Tesco and Debenhams enters administration owing £1.6m
UK bedding company Visco Therapy, operated by One Holding Ltd, which supplied products to the likes of Debenhams and The Range, has fallen into administration.

Wed, 13 May 2026 17:34:34 +0100
BBC comedy that ‘continues to capture hearts of the nation’ renewed for third series
Amandaland, starring Lucy Punch and Joanna Lumley, will return to the BBC for a third series in the near future

Wed, 13 May 2026 11:35:29 +0100
‘Petrol head’ dad spends 100 hours creating perfect replica of dream car in LEGO
A self-confessed ‘petrol head’ dad has spent 100 hours building his dream car from 1,200 Lego pieces – and could soon see it become a real toy for sale in stores.

Wed, 13 May 2026 09:53:49 +0100
EastEnders serial killer to return to BBC soap for 'explosive' storyline
An EastEnders villain is expected to return to Albert Square four years after he went to prison, according to reports.

Tue, 12 May 2026 13:28:44 +0100
Jess Phillips resigns from Keir Starmer's cabinet after declaring 'Decency is vital'
The senior Safeguarding Minister Jess Phillips has resigned from Keir Starmer's cabinet.

Tue, 12 May 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Care home resident celebrates 104th birthday with garden party
Beatrice Whiteman, who lives at Epsom Beaumont Care Home, celebrated her 104th birthday with a garden party surrounded by family and friends.

Tue, 12 May 2026 11:00:00 +0100
London walk to raise funds for prostate cancer passes famous landmarks
A 'March for Men' to raise money to battle prostate cancer will take walkers past many of London’s riverside landmarks on June 13.

Tue, 12 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
London schools can win £4k in nationwide reading competition
TGJones has given London primary schools the chance to win £4,000 worth of books and stationery.

Tue, 12 May 2026 10:56:00 +0100
What do we know about Sir Keir Starmer's family wealth? Prime minister under pressure
Sir Keir Starmer has repeatedly claimed he was not born into a life of privilege.

Tue, 12 May 2026 10:15:47 +0100
New DVSA rules for driving test bookings come into force today - see what's changed
New rules around driving instructors booking test slots has come into effect from today (May 12). aimed at tackling abuse of the booking system.

Tue, 12 May 2026 09:35:37 +0100
First government minister resigns and calls for Starmer to 'do the right thing'
Sir Keir Starmer acknowledged the scale of the setback during a speech in central London on Monday, taking responsibility for the party’s performance.

Mon, 11 May 2026 15:00:00 +0100
World's last seagoing paddle steamer to visit the Thames this summer
The World’s last seagoing paddle steamer, the Waverley will visit the Thames Estuary as part of her 80th anniversary season.

Mon, 11 May 2026 12:12:18 +0100
Vernon Kay breaks silence on split with Tess Daly after 22 years with new statement
It was Vernon's first public comments since the him and Tess revealed on Friday (May 8) that they were ending their 22-year marriage.

Mon, 11 May 2026 12:07:32 +0100
Strictly Come Dancing new hosts 'confirmed' as popular household names
It's been reported that Emma Willis will be one of the new hosts for Strictly Come Dancing.

Mon, 11 May 2026 10:45:00 +0100
Holiday hotspot to temporarily ban the sale of alcohol from tomorrow - here's why
The Bahamas is set to temporarily suspend the sale of alcohol on Tuesday (May 12) while the country holds its general election.

Mon, 11 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Popular Strictly star lands big job just weeks after 'upsetting' exit from BBC show
Strictly Come Dancing pro Karen Hauer has landed her first big role after her 'upsetting' exit from the BBC show.

Mon, 11 May 2026 00:01:00 +0100
Beloved BBC character will speak for first time in over 40 years in new short film
BBC Children In Need mascot Pudsey Bear will break his silence in a short film to help raise awareness of children's mental health.

Sun, 10 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Son of 1936 Olympic gold medallist to speak on rowing club's 90th anniversary
The son of a gold-medal winning oarsman from the 1936 Olympics will give a talk at t the Thames Rowing Club, on the 90th anniversary of his triumph.

Sat, 09 May 2026 07:36:00 +0100
Spring sunshine brings people and wildlife together in Epping Forest
From returning wildlife to dedicated volunteers, Caroline Haines reflects on springtime in Epping Forest and what visitors can enjoy.

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