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Man escapes burning car on M25 slip-road

A man had to jump out of his car after it burst into flames on the slip-road of Junction 8 of the M25 on Tuesday.

It happened around 6:30 in the evening and meant the road was closed for 30 minutes while emergency crews dealt with the incident.

The driver was the only one in the vehicle and escaped unharmed.

Southern passengers the UK’s most unhappy with their service

Southern passengers are the most unhappy with their train service in the UK a survey by Transport Focus of 27,000 people has found.

The operator run by GoviaThamesLink received a satisfaction rating of 72%, the lowest in the country.

It is, however, 3% better than last year, with small improvements being seen in the availability of seating, ticket buying facilities and refreshment choice.

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Man dies in accident in Redhill town centre

A man in his 40s has died in Redhill after hitting parked cars and then a lorry.

It happened yesterday morning around 10am in Marketfield Way car park, when his vehicle crossed into the road and collided with the HGV.

The incident was attended by the air ambulance and emergency services while routes remained closed until the afternoon.

Proper food waste disposal could save £3 million a year

More than £3 million a year could be saved if Surrey residents properly disposed of their food waste claim the council.

If put in the right bin it can then be used to generate green electricity and make fertiliser through anaerobic digestion.

They’re urging people to use their caddy and plastic bags or liners which are collected on the same day as their rubbish or recycling.

Find out about recycling in your area here:  https://www.recycleforsurrey.org.uk/