MP steps up campaign to save Epsom Hospital

700 people attended the meeting of Surrey Downs Clinical Commissioning Group's governing body at Epsom Downs Racecourse

5:19pm Monday 20th May 2013

Epsom’s MP is stepping up the campaign to save Epsom Hospital, after he said Surrey’s GP commissioning group "agreed in principle" to axe its A&E, maternity and children’s units at a meeting on Friday.

Actress Virginia McKenna presents awards at Leatherhead Drama Festival

Actress Virginia McKenna at the Leatherhead Drama Festival. Photo: Andy Newbold Photography

2:30pm Monday 20th May 2013

Actress and wildlife campaigner Virginia McKenna presented drama awards at a glitzy gala night on Sunday.

VIDEO: Thousands take part in colourful May pageant

The new May Queen Greta Prince

1:14pm Monday 20th May 2013

Thousands of children and families took part in a colourful procession and fayre to celebrate May on Saturday.

Spring market draws crowds in Ewell

George and Evelyn Jarrett with Ray Eyres and Dorothy Baxter at the plant stall.

12:00pm Monday 20th May 2013

Families turned out to browse, shop and socialise at a market which raised just over a thousand pounds on Saturday.

Attempted robbery on woman's doorstep

Drink-drive warning from Surrey Police

7:00am Monday 20th May 2013

Two men grabbed an elderly woman by the neck and demanded money from her on her doorstep. 

Car washers raise money at Epsom Primary School

Camila Campo washes a car

10:17am Monday 20th May 2013

School children and parents picked up sponges to wash more than 50 cars on Saturday.

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust joint medical director back cosmetic surgery review

Welcoming change: Dr Ruth Charlton

10:59am Sunday 19th May 2013

A senior doctor at Epsom, Sutton and St Helier hospitals has welcomed recommendations from an independent review of cosmetic surgery.

Giant shoe for Epsom Derby

Centre manager David Beddows said: "This massive shoe really has to be seen to be believed."

7:30am Sunday 19th May 2013

The run-up to the Epsom Derby is being marked at the Ashley Centre with a 10ft tall pink shoe and several children's workshops.

Award for man who saved stables

Livery staff Helen Buckman and Ria Ward (17) with Phillip Buckman

7:10am Sunday 19th May 2013

A man has been nominated for an English Heritage award after the restoration of a 19th century livery and grade II star listed indoor riding school in Epsom.

VIDEO: A day in the life of Epsom town centre

The video shows Epsom town centre at one picture per second

3:43pm Saturday 18th May 2013

A time-lapse video showing the bustling life of Epsom town centre has been posted on video sharing website YouTube.



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