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Epsom gets it own university

Professor Elaine Thomas launched the newly named university

5:15pm Sunday 7th September 2008

Epsom may be short of dreaming spires but it now has its own university.

Trekker taking on Peru and spiders

12:20pm Sunday 7th September 2008

A young spider-fearing woman is preparing to face her fears as she plans a challenging trek to Panama next year.

Cops urge bike marking

7:40am Sunday 7th September 2008

Cyclists are being advised to security mark their bikes after a number of thefts over the last few months.

Big ballet hoping for massive hit

The Big Ballet on stage

8:10am Saturday 6th September 2008

Stage hands at Epsom Playhouse are gearing themselves up to keep a close watch on the stage to make sure it copes when it comes under strain next month.

Council goes green, ditches mower

11:50am Saturday 6th September 2008

Mole Valley District Council is saving the planet, and saving itself some money on maintenance at the same time.

Hundreds expected at Tesco meeting

Artist's impression of Tesco's controversial supermarket in Ashtead

7:50am Saturday 6th September 2008

Ashtead Peace Memorial Hall is expected to be packed out for a special meeting to discuss the proposed new Tesco supermarket in Ashtead.

Residents stranded by level crossing

1:56pm Friday 5th September 2008

A faulty level crossing gate in Ashtead left motorists stuck for almost an hour last night.

More cash for Xmas lights

Christmas lights campaigner Councillor Neil Dallen

7:52am Thursday 4th September 2008

More money will be soon be flowing into the Christmas lights fund to brighten up Epsom High Street.

Hurricane survivor dies in cycle accident

Hurricane survivor Will Nelson

7:20am Thursday 4th September 2008

An Epsom man who survived the ravages of Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans three years ago has been killed in a road accident in South Korea.

More than half of children working illegally

8:10am Thursday 4th September 2008

An investigation by Surrey County Council has found more than half the children employed by businesses in the county could be working illegally.


National News

Call for higher tax for super rich

TUC said company directors 'buck the trend' on pensions

Updated 5:22pm Sunday 7th September 2008

High earners on more than £100,000 a year should pay higher tax rates to help achieve greater equality between the rich and poor, the TUC has urged.


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