Epsom Guardian

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
London schools to expand nurseries to help reduce cost of childcare
34 London schools will get funding to open or grow nurseries as part of a £45m national rollout, cutting childcare costs and easing the strain on working parents.

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
New smart CCTV cameras to be installed across the borough
Kingston is installing a new high‑definition digital CCTV network to improve safety across the borough, using community feedback and collision data.

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +0000
Premium UK chocolate brand found in Pret a Manager and Harrods enters administration
Premium UK chocolate company brand Marasu’s Petit Fours is at risk of closing after entering administration.

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 17:36:56 +0000
Surrey taxi driver who filmed himself raping passenger given longer prison sentence
A taxi driver from Surrey who filmed himself repeatedly raping a vulnerable passenger across five years has had his sentence increased.

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 15:20:13 +0000
Bexley man targeted homes to steal keys and drive off in victims’ cars
A man from Bexley who targeted homes to steal car keys and drive off in victims’ vehicles is among two burglars jailed.

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 12:29:20 +0000
Ex-Tory MP said ‘drugs should be legal’ after hosting chemsex parties
Former MP Crispin Blunt fined £1,200 at Westminster Magistrates' Court for possession of class A and B drugs linked to chemsex parties in Horley.

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 10:30:42 +0000
Former MP admits possessing crystal meth and cannabis after police raid
Former Reigate MP Crispin Blunt admits possessing class A and B drugs at Westminster Magistrates’ Court after Surrey Police raid; ex-Conservative minister.

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 11:18:06 +0000
Martin Lewis backs new rules that will make cancelling subscriptions easier
Cancelling broadband and subscriptions could soon be simpler under new rules supported by Martin Lewis.

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 11:17:39 +0000
Kids eat free Easter 2026 - full UK list of deals where kids eat free or for £1
The UK restaurants, cafés and pubs where kids eat free or for £1 this Easter, with full details and booking links.

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 16:03:25 +0000
Rapist who beat and controlled Surrey woman told her ‘you are mine’
A man who raped, sexually assaulted, and psychologically abused two women, including one in Surrey, has been jailed for nearly 20 years.

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 16:25:33 +0000
Bridgerton fans criticise 'baffling' choice to sideline major character for series 5
Bridgerton has revealed that Francesca and Michaela will be the focus of season 5 but some fans have criticised the decision to sideline Eloise

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 15:01:43 +0000
Gordon Ramsay in hot water after his line of gourmet frozen meals slammed by shoppers
Renowned British chef Gordon Ramsay has come under fire online for his range of frozen meals currently being sold in stores.

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 11:37:17 +0000
Married at First Sight star Mel Schilling dies aged 54 as tributes paid
Married at First Sight star Mel Schilling has died at the age of 54, following a terminal cancer diagnosis

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 09:49:16 +0000
Rumoured Celebrity Traitors lineup includes Stephen Graham and Hugh Grant
The likes of Adolescence star Stephen Graham and Bridget Jones actor Hugh Grant are rumoured to be part of the Celebrity Traitors series two lineup.

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 09:48:42 +0000
Rare Royal Mint 20p coin sells for 211 times face value due to missing detail
A 'rare' 20p coin has sold for more than 211 times its face value on eBay this month.

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 17:19:59 +0000
Pictures show lorry engulfed in FLAMES on M25 in Surrey
A lorry has caught fire on the M25 in Surrey.

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 13:30:00 +0000
'We swapped our beds for sleeping bags for charity - here's how it went'
After fundraising for a leading youth homelessness charity, we traded our beds for sleeping bags and a night on the floor.

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 12:44:13 +0000
Person sexually assaulted while out walking dog in Surrey park
Police are investigating after a victim was sexually assaulted in a Surrey park.

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 16:04:00 +0000
Strictly star shares how BBC show was ‘perfect antidote’ to cancer treatment
Alex Kingston has opened up about how Strictly Come Dancing was ‘perfect antidote’ to cancer treatment.

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 16:03:14 +0000
Emmerdale and Corrie to see schedule shakeup this week - when to watch
Emmerdale and Coronation Street will see schedule changes this week due to an England football match being aired on ITV1 on Friday, March 27.

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 16:02:23 +0000
9 porridge products sold at Tesco and Morrisons recalled due to 'mouse contamination'
MOMA Foods has recalled 9 porridge products sold at major supermarkets, including Tesco and Sainsbury's, due to "mouse contamination".

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 15:54:00 +0000
Brits issued £20,000 fine warning if they remove this common plant from their garden
Specialists from Garden Buildings Direct have advised people against becoming "unwitting criminals".

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 10:30:00 +0000
UK wholesaler servicing Morrisons and Waitrose shuts down after entering liquidation
UK wholesaler Localist - The Food Merchant has ceased trading after entering liquidation, according to Companies House.

Sun, 22 Mar 2026 09:33:06 +0000
The world’s first Minecraft land will open right here in south west London
South west London is set to welcome the world’s first Minecraft-themed land next year, aiming to bring the best-selling video game of all time to life.

Sun, 22 Mar 2026 11:17:37 +0000
Number of meningitis cases in Kent drop as vaccine and antibiotics rollout continues
UKHSA has confirmed that the number of meningitis cases has dropped following the vaccine rollout.

Sun, 22 Mar 2026 08:18:35 +0000
BBC star rushed to hospital with frostbite after taking on 'huge risk'
BBC presenter Louise Minchin was rushed to the hospital after suffering from frostbite during an Arctic challenge.

Sun, 22 Mar 2026 06:23:31 +0000
SNL UK is 'better than expected' as viewers left 'surprised' despite mixed reactions
Brits are sharing their first reactions to Saturday Night Live (SNL) UK, receiving mixed reactions.

Sat, 21 Mar 2026 15:30:12 +0000
Sutton drug dealer jailed as £12,000 seized cash returned to policing
A drug dealer from Sutton has been jailed, with more than £12,000 of seized criminal cash set to be reinvested into policing.

Sat, 21 Mar 2026 12:41:48 +0000
Davina McCall forced to apologise for co-star's 'bad language' during live show
Davina McCall was forced to apologise during the live broadcast of Comic Relief after Nick Mohammed swore.

Sat, 21 Mar 2026 07:07:05 +0000
Who is in the cast for Saturday Night Live UK? The 11 comedians and hosts revealed
Saturday Night Live (SNL) UK kicks off on March 21. Find out the full cast and the host.

Sat, 21 Mar 2026 06:25:37 +0000
How much did Comic Relief raise for 2026? Final fundraising total revealed
The final total raised for Comic Relief 2026 has been revealed. See how much was made.

Sat, 21 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
The 3 airlines that have entered insolvency in 2026 with 1,000s of flights cancelled
Three airlines, including one in the UK, have entered liquidation or administration in 2026, while another has shut down entirely - see which ones.

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 17:27:47 +0000
Boy, 13, arrested after being taken to hospital in e-bike crash
A teenager has been arrested after a crash between two e-bikes in Mill Hill.

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 11:21:00 +0000
Football match to be held in memory of boy, 15, stabbed to death in Surrey
A football match will be held next month in memory of a teenager who was stabbed to death at a park in Guilford.

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
The pub that feels like it could be the World Cup go‑to this summer after its refurb
If there’s one thing Fulham does well, it’s a pub that knows its crowd.

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 14:12:53 +0000
Iconic action star Chuck Norris dies at 86 after ‘medical emergency’ in Hawaii
Chuck Norris has died at the age of 86 following a medical emergency in Hawaii.

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 12:04:52 +0000
JD Wetherspoon reveals plans to open up to 35 new pubs across the UK
JD Wetherspoon currently manages 794 pubs and has 16 franchise locations across the UK

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 08:05:13 +0000
Radio 1's Greg James gives update on dad's health on final day of Comic Relief cycle
BBC Radio 1 presenter Greg James has given listeners an update on his dad's health as he recovers from a stroke.

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 17:05:58 +0000
First‑time house buyer average age climbs from 29 to 34 amid 'challenging conditions'
The average age of a first‑time buyer has climbed from 29 to 34 since 1994/5, according to new research.

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 16:38:20 +0000
UK tourists in Tenerife warned amid storm forecasts for wind and rain this week
UK tourists in Tenerife have been warned amid forecasts for strong winds and rain due to Storm Therese

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 15:34:01 +0000
These are the top 15 TV shows and films inspiring people to travel to Asia
These are the top 15 TV shows and films inspiring people to travel to Asia – with Race Across the World topping the list.

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 15:30:35 +0000
Brits could be sitting on up to £1.2 billion in unused supermarket loyalty points
Brits could be sitting on up to £1.2 billion in unused supermarket loyalty points, according to research.

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 15:14:53 +0000
Emergency funds top best money advice as Brits slam ‘just use a credit card’
The best financial advice Brits have ever received is to always have an emergency fund – while some of the worst include being told to ‘just put it on the credit card’ and ‘just enjoy the money now’.

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 18:33:58 +0000
All the London Underground closures to be aware of for this weekend
Check the London Underground, Overground, and Elizabeth Line closures this weekend (March 20 to 22) and don't be caught out.

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 18:05:06 +0000
One in five small UK firms could close within months after a cyber breach
A survey of small business owners found that many could shut down within months due to the consequences of a cyber breach

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 13:26:00 +0000
Brits issued travel warning for Spain, Italy, France and more amid new airport rule
UK holidaymakers heading to Europe including Spain and Italy have been issued a warning by travel experts due to new Entry Exit System (EES)

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 12:50:45 +0000
170 pubs at risk of sale or closure as Greene King director steps down
Greene King was founded in 1799 and currently employ around 40,000 staff

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +0000
Blippi announces new Be Like Blippi UK tour as dates revealed
Audience members are encouraged to wear orange Blippi glasses and join in the fun as the cast invites everyone to "be like Blippi."

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 10:17:31 +0000
The two-minute fridge job that could help UK households save up to £534 - it's simple
Energy specialists say a simple two-minute task regarding your fridge could significantly improve efficiency and cut running costs.

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 10:16:35 +0000
Tesco expands in-store feature to more UK shops under new trial
Tesco has begun installing more Evri-branded lockers in some UK locations under a new trial

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