Businesses which were affected by a sinkhole in Godstone have asked for further financial assistance.

The 65ft long hole appeared in February last year, closing off the main high street and dispersal of several people from their homes.

An extensive repair operation has been taking place which is near completion.

Tandridge District Council offered council tax and business rate relief to those affected at the time of the incident, but when the road opens up again it’s said business rates will go straight back to how they were.

Companies are now asking the council for a phased reintroduction while they get themselves back on their feet.

Parents of SEND children in Surrey have condemned the local authority for delays in providing and educations for their children.

Families say they are being forced to home-school children with because Surrey County Council cannot find suitable school places.

Surrey County Council said pressures on SEND services were being felt nationwide and it was “committed to listening and improving”, highlighting investment in new places and staff.

Councillor Clare Curran, deputy cabinet member for children, families & lifelong learning has said the council has invested over £211m to expand specialist provision and strengthen support in mainstream schools, £4.9m on additional staff.

Temperatures continue to soar today as the south east enters a second day of a red weather warning for extreme heat.

Crawley is expected to reach 36°c again with humidity to be at 85%

Schools in Sussex and Surrey have closed their doors or are closing early due to the heat and rail services are advising not to carry out any unnecessary travel.

West Sussex County council and Surrey County Council are advising the public to stay indoors at the peak of the heat, to maintain hydration and to check on the elderly, and vulnerable during this hot weather.

Campaigners against the expansion of Gatwick Airport will consider an appeal after losing two High Court challenges against the government.

The anti-noise group Cagne and campaigner Peter Barclay told a hearing in January the scheme was unlawful, claiming the government had not properly assessed climate impact.

Ruling earlier, Mr Justice Mould dismissed both bids, concluding the scheme would not “materially impact” the government’s ability to meet net zero targets

A spokesperson for the airport says they are ‘pleased’ with the ruling.

The annual Horley Carnival took place on Saturday which was a well-received event.

As well as the parade there was live entertainment, community stalls and food and drink outlets.

Carnival Chairman Andrew Baird said, “Everybody’s had a great day, we’ve been very lucky with the weather and received great feedback with people saying they were pleased we’ve moved to a music event and I hope that we’ll decide to carry on with that next year”.