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Help For Tandridge Flood Victims

Tandridge District Council has reminded residents that help is available for those affected by the recent flooding.  

The National Flood Forum Trailer will be at the Douglas Brunton Centre in Caterham today from midday until 7 pm.  

Staff from Tandridge District Council, Surrey County Council and Thames Water will be available along with volunteers from the National Flood Forum.  Residents can get help with insurance claims and welfare advice.

Fatal Collision in Lower Kingswood

A fatal collision took place in Lower Kingswood yesterday morning.

The single vehicle collision involving a silver Volkswagen Passat occurred at the roundabout with Babylon Lane at 6.40 am.  The driver, a man in his 30s from the South West London area, was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.  

Police officers investigating the circumstances of the collision would like to speak to any witnesses.  Surrey Police can be contacted on 101 quoting incident reference P16132483.

New Video For Surrey Police Campaign Against Domestic Abuse

Surrey Police has launched the second in a series of four films created to raise awareness of the support available for those suffering at the hands of a controlling and emotionally abusive partner.

The film, which details the story of a Surrey man whose relationship with his girlfriend gradually moves from passionate to abusive.

The film highlights the fact that one in six men will be a victim of this degrading crime in their lifetime.

If you or someone you know is trapped in a controlling relationship you can find help by calling Surrey’s Domestic Abuse helpline in complete confidence on 01483 776822 or visit www.surreyagainstda.info for further information.

You can also visit www.surrey.police.uk and report online. In an emergency always dial 999.

20ft Deep Sinkhole Appears In Caterham On The Hill

A sink hole has opened up in a Surrey village after heavy rain raising fears that more ground could give way.

The hole at Caterham on the Hill was about 6ft (1.8m) wide and was about 20ft (6m) deep before mud fell in.

Tandridge Council said the hole was fenced off and insists the site is now stable.

As there are drainage pipes underneath further investigations are now taking place to find out the exact cause.

Regional Award Presented To West Sussex Firefighters

Fire stations across West Sussex showed off their sponge-squeezing skills whilst taking part in the Fire Fighters Charity Car Wash, held in September and March.

The annual Fire Fighters Charity Car Wash was one of the biggest fundraising events in the Fire Service calendar.

It was an opportunity for West Sussex residents to head down with their ‘grubby’ cars to their local fire station to help raise money for the Fire Fighters Charity.

The service managed to raise a total of £4,173.40 for the charity, From this achievement the service have received a regional award for the hard work and dedication of raising money.