Alec Evans
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Michael Jackson statue and Roman brothel amongst items found in River Thames
A new study shows some of the unusual items, including a 5,000-year-old bone and a 16th century sword → Read More
The Surrey leisure centre that was once a music venue hosting The Rolling Stones and Queen
Epsom Bath Halls, at the site of the modern-day Rainbow Leisure Centre, hosted The Rolling Stones, Queen and Genesis in the 60s and 70s – and tickets went as cheap as 50p! → Read More
The gorgeous Surrey garden walk with a café that is quite the hidden gem
Discover the Sunbury Orchard Meadow and Walled Garden this spring → Read More
Surrey building that's been derelict for 'decades' reopens as arts centre and converted chapel
The Horton is an arts and culture hub on Haven Way in Epsom, made from a converted wartime chapel that was part of the Epsom Hospitals Cluster → Read More
From NHS to chutney: How Surrey jam makers became one of best in UK
Jam Packed Preserves is a preserve maker based in Stoneleigh, which makes everything from loganberry to chilli jam → Read More
Tributes paid following death of former Mayor of Epsom and Ewell
Cllr Clive Smitheram of Epsom and Ewell Borough Council, who died shortly after a diagnosis with Sepsis, has received tributes from friends and colleagues → Read More
Spelthorne Borough Council announces update on Council Tax Energy Rebate
The council has thanked residents for their patience as they await the Council Tax Energy Rebate → Read More
Super-sized laughing gas canisters found in Surrey car park
One litter picker said they started finding larger 625g canisters in bigger quantities about a year ago → Read More
Antisocial behaviour dispersal order for Surrey town centre
The centre of Epsom will be subject to a dispersal order following reports of antisocial behaviour → Read More
Epsom Downs Racecourse reveals plans to celebrate Queen's Jubilee at Epsom Derby
"We are absolutely delighted that this year's Cazoo Derby will be a part of the official Platinum Jubilee celebrations" → Read More
I visited Englefield Green to see if it really was one of Surrey's best places to live
My first visit to the area gave me the impression of a Surrey village perfect for cricket, Alec Evans said → Read More
The incredible Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert three decades ago
The surviving members of Queen were joined by the likes of David Bowie, Elton John and Robert Plant for a one night only concert at Wembley Stadium to raise awareness of AIDS → Read More
Music's biggest stars at the Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert 1992 in photos
See images of Elton John, George Michael, David Bowie and more take to the stage alongside Queen's surviving members to pay tribute to Freddie Mercury → Read More
Five Guys to expand in Surrey with burger restaurant opening in Staines
Shoppers can expect a new branch of the popular American diner-style burger restaurants → Read More
Surrey locals explain why Englefield Green was named one of UK's best places to live in 2022
"Nowhere has the deep level of kindness and support that Englefield Green has" → Read More
The Surrey Easter weekend walk in an area named one of the UK's best places to live
There are commemorations of John F Kennedy, members of the WWII Air Forces and The Magna Carta as part of the walk → Read More
Epsom Downs announces details for first fixture of the year
Tickets, parking and timings for The Spring Meeting, Epsom Downs Racecourse's final fixture before the Derby this summer → Read More
Staines railway station in Surrey named amongst the UK's unhappiest
Some TripAdvisor users praise its 'nice and well-preserved building' while others have hit out at the station's 'motley assortment of undesirables' → Read More
I found the perfect Easter candle for £2.99 in Home Bargains
It comes in a self-contained glass holder and claims to burn for up to 95 hours → Read More
Surrey pubs still facing challenges one year after reopening
It's been one year since pubs began their phased reopening, but energy costs and competition from supermarket prices mean it's been a difficult road back to normality → Read More