A moving ceremony was hosted by Surrey County Council on Monday, to commemorate Holocaust Memorial Day.

The event, which took place at the Surrey History Centre was attended by the Chair of Surrey County Council, Saj Hussain, and featured speakers and reflections.

Attendees heard the powerful testimony of Holocaust survivor Ted Truscoe

The event concluded with an opportunity for attendees to view the exhibition, Finding Ivy: A Life Worthy of Life the previously unknown story of the 13 British-born victims.

Workers at the Civil Aviation Authority are to strike in a dispute over pay – but bosses said there would be no disruption to airlines.

Members of the Prospect union at the organisation’s head office in Crawley, will walk out for 24 hours on 6 February.

Prospect said a 3-4% pay rise had been imposed on staff, which it complained had not kept pace with other deals in the industry and civil service.

A spokesperson for the CAA says, it is ‘disappointing’ that Prospect members have voted to take industrial action.

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Sussex police have launched an investigation following reports of a stabbing in Crawley.

The incident happened near to the toilets in The Boulevard on Saturday afternoon.

A 27-year-old man was taken to hospital and has since been discharged.

It’s believed the suspects and victim are known to each other, if you have any information which could help the police with their enquiries, you are asked to contact them on 101.

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A group of MPs across Surrey, Sussex and Kent have called on the government to delay the decision on expanding Gatwick Airport.

It’s so they can ensure all current noise levels are monitored adequately at the site.

A spokesperson for Gatwick said the airport has a “network of state-of-the-art noise monitors” which provide “comprehensive coverage”.

The MP for Dorking and Horley Chris Coghlan is one of five who have signed a letter to the Transport Secretary, to delay the decision until the “true impact of noise” that the airport currently makes is understood.

A spokesperson for the Department for Transport said all expansion proposals must be “compatible with environmental commitments, and strict standards on air quality and noise pollution”.

Recent storms have been causing havoc across Surrey and Sussex.

In Crawley, the London Road had to be closed due to a fallen tree, while train services across the region experienced delays due to similar incidents.

A Met Office meteorologist, said the weather will be “unsettled” in the next few days,

22 flood alerts were also raised by the environment agency.