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MP steps up campaign to save Epsom Hospital

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.

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Actress Virginia McKenna presents awards at Leatherhead Drama Festival

2:30pm Monday 20th May 2013

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

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VIDEO: Thousands take part in colourful May pageant

1:14pm Monday 20th May 2013

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

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Spring market draws crowds in Ewell

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.

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Attempted robbery on woman's doorstep

7:00am Monday 20th May 2013

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

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Car washers raise money at Epsom Primary School

10:17am Monday 20th May 2013

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

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

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

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.

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Award for man who saved stables

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.

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VIDEO: A day in the life of Epsom town centre

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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